Blue Wahoos Drop Series To Jacksonville
May 23, 2016
The Jacksonville Suns won, 6-5, over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos by scoring two runs in the sixth inning thanks to a sacrifice fly and a Blue Wahoos error Sunday at The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
Jacksonville tied the game, 5-5, when third baseman Avery Romero hit a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the sixth inning to score right fielder Moises Sierra. Suns catcher Francisco Arcia then put Jacksonville ahead, 6-5, when he scored on a throwing error by Pensacola third baseman Eric Jagielo.
The Blue Wahoos are 25-19 on the season in the Southern League South Division, while Jacksonville improved to 20-23 and jumped to third place behind Pensacola.
Pensacola overcame a four run deficit to take the lead, 5-4, in the top of the fifth inning when first baseman Kyle Parker hit a two-run home run to center field. Parker’s blast also scored center fielder Phillip Ervin.
The Blue Wahoos got three runs back in the top of the fourth inning to pull within one against Jacksonville when right fielder Brandon Dixon scored on a grounder by shortstop Calten Daal. Pensacola left fielder Tony Renda then singled to left field that scored both Daal and catcher Joe Hudson, pulling Pensacola within, 4-3.
Jacksonville’s Sierra smashed a two-out, three-run homer in bottom of first inning. His homer to left center brought home second baseman J.T. Riddle, who tripled and first baseman Brady Shoemaker, who walked.
Suns Pitcher Jarlin Garcia singled on a ground ball to Blue Wahoos starter Nick Travieso that scored Jermias Pineda, putting Jacksonville up, 4-0, after two innings.
Travieso gave up all four runs to the Suns in the five innings he pitched. He allowed four hits and walked three, while striking out seven. He got a no-decision, however, and remains 3-2 with 41 strikeouts in 37.2 innings pitched.
Jacksonville used five pitchers, giving up five runs, two earned and striking out seven.
Leading Pensacola at the plate was second baseman Alex Blandino, who went 2-5 with a double. He’s batting .286 with one homer and four RBIs in his last eight games. Pensacola left fielder Tony Renda got a hit in his fourth straight game against Jacksonville and is now 4-17 in the series and batting .282 on the season.
Sunday Morning Garage Fire Damages Cantonment Home
May 22, 2016
A Sunday morning fire caused smoke damage to a Cantonment home.
The fire was reported just before 9 a.m. in the 100 block of Millet Circle of West Roberts Road. Firefighters arrived to find a couch on fire in the home’s attached garage. They were able to quickly extinguish the blaze, which was contained to the couch.
There were no injuries reported.
Responding units included the Cantonment, Ensley, Bellview and Beulah stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, and Escambia County EMS.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Three People Homeless After Sunday Morning House Fire
May 22, 2016
Three people, including two children, were left without a home after a fire Sunday morning near Walnut Hill.
The back corner of the small wood frame house in the 2500 block of Green Village Road, just north of Highway 164, was reported to be fully involved just before 8 a.m. The fire extended into the attic of the home.
There were no injuries reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The family was assisted by the American Red Cross.
The Walnut Hill, McDavid, Century and Molino stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, the Atmore Fire Department and Atmore Ambulance responded to the blaze.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Reimagine Century Breathes New Life Into A Community In Need
May 22, 2016
Reimagine Century’s goal was to breathe new life into Century, where the faithful reached out to touch the hearts and lives of area residents in need.
The event included a wide variety of activities, including a 15,000 pound food giveaway, health screenings, youth and teen activities, free haircuts, baby diaper giveaway, live music, free lunch, manicures, hearing tests, motorcycle rides and much more. There were also children’s activities including inflatables, face painting, popcorn and games. All items, activities and events were free.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Reimagine Century was sponsored in part by numerous organizations, including NorthEscambia.com.
Pictured: Saturday morning at Reimagine Century. NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
A Bit Cooler Tonight
May 22, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds up to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the upper 80s.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Friday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Saturday: Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
Sunday: Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
FDOT: Weekly Traffic Alerts
May 22, 2016
Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities.
Escambia County:
- Highway 97- Intermittent daytime lane closures over Little Pine Barron Creek Tuesday, May 24 as crews lay the final layer of asphalt.
- Highway 29 – Intermittent and alternating lane closures within the town of Century and from Champion Drive north continue.
- I-10/U.S. 29 Interchange Improvements – The right lane of I-10 eastbound near U.S. 29 (Exits 10A and 10B) will be closed Sunday, May 22 through Thursday, May 26 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. In addition, the U.S. 29 north to I-10 eastbound ramp will be closed during this time as crews perform resurfacing work. Traffic will be detoured north to Broad Street. Drivers will take a U-turn to access I-10 eastbound.
- Nine Mile Road – East and westbound traffic on Nine Mile Road west of Interstate 10 near Heritage Oaks Drive in Escambia County will encounter intermittent lane restrictions from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Monday, May 23 as crews perform construction activities.
- I-10 Widening – Intermittent and alternating lane closures on I-10, near U.S. 90 (Scenic Highway/Exit 17), from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. the week of May 23 as crews perform bridge work.
- Basden Road and Dupont Road- Baisden Road between Bayou Boulevard (State Road 296) and Gonnell Drive will remain closed to traffic through Wednesday, May 25. DuPont Road between Bayou Boulevard and Gonnell Drive will be closed to traffic Wednesday, May 25 through Wednesday, June 1. The temporary road closures will allow crews to make drainage improvements. Detour signs and variable message boards are in place to direct traffic. The drainage work is part of the Bayou Boulevard resurfacing project from Baisden Road to U.S. 90.
Santa Rosa County:
- I-10 Widening – Alternating lane closures on I-10, between the Escambia Bay Bridge and S.R. 281 (Avalon Boulevard/Exit 22), from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday, May 22 through Thursday, May 26 as work continues to widen this section of the interstate. In addition, alternating lane closures on Avalon Boulevard near the I-10 interchange as crews perform bridge work.
- I-10 Santa Rosa and Okaloosa Rest Area – Crews will resurface entry/exit ramps of rest areas on Interstate 10 in Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties beginning Monday, May 23 continuing through Monday, June 6. Lane closures will occur from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Only one rest area in each county will be closed during paving operations. Variable message boards and the I-10 Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) will be used to alert drivers of the temporary closure.
- U.S. 90 Milton – Lane restrictions between Kim Drive and Paddlewheel Drive Tuesday, May 24 and Wednesday, May 25. Eastbound lane closure from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews perform maintenance activities.
- U.S. 98 – Crews will perform striping operations and install raised pavement markers (RPMs) from the Pensacola Bay Bridge to Central Parkway (approximately nine miles) Sunday through Thursday night beginning Wednesday, May 25 and continuing through Thursday, June 30. Motorists may encounter minor traffic delays from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. No work will take place during the Memorial Day holiday period.
- S.R. 399 over U.S. 98 – Overnight repairs to the S.R. 399 southbound overpass over U.S. 98 will be in place from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. throughout the project. U.S. 98 will be reduced to one lane in each direction from Shoreline Drive to just east of S.R. 399 to allow westbound U.S. 98 traffic to be diverted to eastbound U.S. 98. Westbound U.S. 98 access to S.R. 399 will be closed. An on-site detour will direct traffic to turn left on Daniel Street, left on Shoreline Drive and then right on eastbound U.S. 98 to access S.R. 399 via the at grade on ramp.
All activities are weather dependent and may be delayed or re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather. Drivers are reminded to use caution, especially at night, when traveling in a work zone and to watch for construction workers and equipment entering and exiting the roadway.
Mobile Home Heavily Damaged By Fire
May 22, 2016
Fire heavily damaged a mobile home early Sunday morning in Ensley. The fire was reported just after 1 a.m. in the Lost Oaks Mobile Home Park in the 8900 block of Chemstrand Road, south of Nine Mile Road. The first 911 callers reported flames coming from the mobile home. Firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire under control. There were no injuries reported. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle School Names Students Of The Month
May 22, 2016
Ernest Ward Middle School has named Students of the Month. The March Students of the Month, pictured above, are Jaden Lewis, sixth grade; Jayden Jackson, seventh grade; Cloe Smith, eighth grade. The April Students of the Month, pictured below, are Sarius Davis, sixth grade; Andrianna Cooper, seventh grade; Raleigh Woodfin, eighth grade. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com click to enlarge.
Top Achievers Honored During Annual Northview FFA Banquet
May 22, 2016
The Northview High School FFA held their annual banquet Friday night.
The event includes a somber retirement ceremony for six of the chapter’s graduating senior officers as they slowly removed their signature FFA blue jackets for the last time.
The night also included many awards for Northview FFA members and supporters. The Northview High School FFA has been continuously honored as a top chapter in Florida and the nation.
Awards and honors presented included:
General Awards
- Extemporaneous Public Speaking Career Development Event – Haylee Weaver
- Prepared Public Speaking Career Development Event – Mitchell Singleton
- Parliamentary Procedure – Courtney Weekley, Haylee Weaver, Bethany Reynolds, Moriah McGahan, Mitchell Singleton, Kaitlyn Kleinatland and Brandon Korinchak.
- Safe Tractor Operations – Cody Kite, Courtney Weekley
- Livestock Evaluation and Selection Career Development Event – Courtney Weekley, Haylee Weaver, Donnie Dixon, Mitchell Singleton, Cole Hassebrock, and Emma Fennell.
- Horse Evaluation – Bethany Reynolds, Tamara Barrows, Kaitlyn Kleinatland, Zack Steele, and Destiny Braddock
- GCA/NRYO Beef production and showmanship – Haylee Weaver
- GCA/NRYO Hog show – Wesley Hardin
- Forestry Team – Kaitlyn Kleinatland, Cole Hassebrock, Tamara Barrows, Grady Rigby, Katie Buford.
- Florida State FFA Convention and Expo attendees – Haylee Weaver, Courtney Weekley, Mitchell Singleton, Bethany Reynolds, Kaitlyn Kleinatland, Brandon Korinchak, Donnie Dixon, Emma Fennell, and Tamara Barrows.
Chapter Leadership Awards – Haylee Weaver, Mitchell Singleton, Bethany Reynolds, Courtney Weekley, Tamara Barrows, Kaitlyn Kleinatland, Tabitha Chavers, Brandon Korinchak, Donnie Dixon, Cody Kite , Breanna Campbell, Emma Fennell.
Blue and Gold Awards – Cole Hassebrock, Troy Stuckey
Outstanding Freshman and Star Greenhand – Density Braddock
Outstanding Sophomore – Donnie Dixon
Outstanding Junior – Mitchell Singleton
Outstanding Senior/Dekalb Agriculture Accomplishment Award – Haylee Weaver
High Point Award- Haylee Weaver- Plaque, Rotating Plaque and $100
Tommy Weaver Memorial Scholarship – Haylee Weaver
Glynn Key Ruritan Scholarship – Haylee Weaver
Jamie Hall Memorial Scholarship – Haylee Weaver
Northview FFA Alumni Scholarship — Kaitlyn Kleinatland, Courtney Weekley, Haylee Weaver
Agriscience FFA Honor Cords – Bethany Reynolds, Courtney Weekley, Haylee Weaver
Agricultural Education Services and Technology (AEST) Certification – Trevor Levins, Hunter Kite, Joel Gunter, Donnie Dixon, Levi Soloman, Julian Satterwhite, Cole Hassebrock.
Retiring Officers
Photographer – Breanna Campbell
Treasurer – Tamara Barrows
Secretary – Courtney Weekley
Reporter – Kaitlyn Kleinatland
2nd Vice President – Bethany Reynolds
President – Haylee Weaver
Honorary Members
Cathy Hardin
Barrineau Park Historical Society
Jacky and Sharon Cunningham
Jimmy Cunningham
Lydia Weaver
Pictured top: FFA honors graduates Lydia Weaver, Courtney Weekley and Bethany Reynolds. Pictured below: New FFA honorary members Jacky and Sharon Cunningham, Jimmy Cunningham, Lydia Weaver and Cathy Hardin. Pictured bottom: President and senior Haylee Weaver with her retirement address as teacher advisor Perry Byars listens. Pictured inset: Second Vice President and senior Bethany Reynolds. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
ECSO Donates $5,000 To Tate Showband’s Pearl Harbor Trip
May 22, 2016
Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan presented a $5,000 donation to the Tate High School Showband of the South at their annual spring concert late last week. The money donated from the Sheriff’s Office comes from State Law Enforcement Trust Fund, which is money seized during drug arrests.The Tate Showband is raising funds to perform in Hawaii in a mass band to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 2016. Pictured are Showband Director Mike Philley accepting the donation from Sheriff David Morgan. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.