Bowman Avenue Closed At Nine Mile Road
January 22, 2019
Beginning 7 a.m. Tuesday, Bowman Avenue South between West Nine Mile Road and Bush Street will be closed to through traffic. Traffic will be detoured along Ashland Avenue South to Bush Street, then east back to Bowman Avenue. Construction will consist of new FDOT roadway construction.
The roadway closure is expected to remain in effect for approximately five days and every effort will be made to expedite construction efforts to reopen the road before Sunday, Jan. 27.
If other lane or roadway closures are necessary beyond the anticipated time periods, another notice will be issued.
Seven Northview Girls Weightlifters Advance To Regionals
January 22, 2019
Seven Northview High School girls weightlifters are advancing to regionals.
Chiefs earning advancement at last week’s district meet at Baker, along with their weight class and district rank, were:
Lynnsey Holzapfel – 101 lb. class, 6th
Chanalei Auelua – unlimited lb. class, 3rd
Destiny Clecker — 129 lb. class, 5th
Naudia Carach — 169 lb. class, 5th
Destiny Braddock — 110 lb. class, 4th
Lexxi Baggett — 139 lb. class, 6th
Hailey Harigel — 169 lb. class, 6th
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Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Course On Wednesday
January 22, 2019
Escambia County Extension Services will host a Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training course Wednesday, Jan. 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with topics to include introduction to produce safety, soil amendments, agricultural water and how to develop a farm food safety plan. The event will take place at the UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County 4-H Center located at 3730 Stefani Road in Cantonment.
Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act, Good Agricultural Practices, and co-management of natural resources and food safety are encouraged to attend. The PSA Grower Training Course also serves as a way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement.
The course instructors will spend approximately seven hours of instruction time covering content contained in these seven modules:
- Introduction to Produce Safety
- Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training
- Soil Amendments
- Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use
- Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)
- Postharvest Handling and Sanitation
- How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan
In addition to learning about produce safety best practices, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each module. There will be time for questions and discussion, and participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions.
The course fee is $25 for produce industry members and government/university employees and $125 for all other attendees. Registration includes the training materials, lunch, refreshments and a certificate of course attendance issued by the Association of Food and Drug Officials. Registration is limited. Participation for the entire training is required for the certificate. Register for the course here.
For general registration questions, contact Jessica Lepper at jal20xox@ufl.edu or Libbie Johnson at libbiej@ufl.edu.
Ransom Tiger Volleyball: Here Are Team Rosters And The Schedule
January 22, 2019
The Ransom Middle School Tigers have announced their 2019 volleyball teams and schedule:
Varsity
Kaylen Brock
Hannah Cerverizzo
Emily Chang
Ava Culbertson
Jordyn Dunaway
Aniyjah Hooker
Jaslyn Stuart
Cameron Kent
Karigan Kowal
Van Nguyen
Jordan Williams
Cara Willis
Junior Varsity
Chloe Biggs
Addyson Chinchar
Kaylee Emmons
Miranda Gaut
Natalie George
Allyson McCammon
Chloe Puckelwartz
Tristen Showalter
Laykin Simpson
Jaanai Whitaker
Lacy Wilson
Kara Wine
Learn To Play The Mountain Dulcimer At The Molino Library
January 22, 2019
You can learn to play the mountain dulcimer at the Molino Branch Library.
The “Molino Melodies” class will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29 at the library. The class is free, and no experience or materials are required. Dulcimers are provided for the class.
Pictured: Last Tuesday’s mountain dulcimer class at the Molino Branch Library. NorthEscambia.com photos, Click to enlarge.
Celebrating The Legacy Of Martin Luther King, Jr. (With Gallery)
January 21, 2019
A large crowd turned out in Century Monday to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Century-Flomaton Improvement Association (CFIA) held their annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration at the Century Ag Building Monday.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Songs, essays and speeches honored King’s memory during the program, which was themed “Keep the Dream Alive”.
Guest speaker Cameron Cunningham poised a question to those in attendance, “Where do we go from here? Where do we go from here if we are raising a generation that believes if they have designer clothing it can cover up ignorance?” He raised other examples of a generation that believes in expensive shoes, has not read a book “since 12th grade”, buys expensive cars and other extravagant items.
But they never, he said, come back to their roots and understand the struggles of previous generations and Dr. King.
“They go to where they go, and they forget where they come from. They never want to come home,” he said. “Where do we go from here?”
The first step, he said, is establishing a relationship with the Lord.
Cunningham, 22, is a senior majoring in religion and philosophy at Morehouse College in Atlanta, and he plans to become a pastor. His family is from the Flomaton and Century area, and he began his preaching ministry at the Damascus Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Henry Hawkins, who currently serves as Century’s mayor.
The CFIA also named their Essay Competition Winners. Markavia Johnson won first place, Bianca Wright was second, and Naveah Bush had the third place essay.
For a photo gallery, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Two Injured After Hitting Tree On West Kingsfield Road
January 21, 2019
Two people were injured when their vehicle struck a tree Sunday night on West Kingsfield Road near Beulah Road about 10:30.
At least one person was seriously injured and was airlifted to an area hospital by LifeFlight.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the 10:30 p.m. crash. They have not released any additional information.
The Beulah Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Photos: Super Blood Moon Total Eclipse
January 21, 2019
There was quite the celestial show Sunday night with perfect cold, clear weather for a Super Blood Moon total eclipse.
It’s was the only total lunar eclipse of 2019. Visible for its entirety in the U.S., this eclipse was referred to by some as a super blood moon – “super” because the Moon will be closest to Earth in its orbit during the full moon and “blood” because the total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon a reddish hue.
Pictured: Sunday’s night’s lunar eclipse seen from North Escambia during totality. NorthEscambia.com photos by William Reynolds, click to enlarge.
Two Injured In Highway 95A Rear-End Wreck
January 21, 2019
Two people were injured in a rear-end collision Sunday evening on Highway 95A north of Barrineau Park Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol investigated the crash and has not released additional details.
The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
ECUA Board Member Elvin McCorvey Passes Away
January 21, 2019
Emerald Coast Utilities Authority board member Elvin McCorvey passed away on Sunday. He was 74.
McCorvey served on the ECUA board since 1996 and worked for 36 years in the Escambia County School District.
“He was a champion for his constituents and passionate about workforce equality and customer service. Elvin always did the right thing. Politics never played a roll in his decisions. He pushed the hardest for our recent IT upgrades and better customer service. I will miss having him on the board. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time,” ECUA District 1 board member Vicki Campbell said.
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