Ray’s Chapel Names New Pastor
June 23, 2008
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in Bogia named Nathan Brown as their new pastor Sunday night.
Nathan and his wife Danielle are from Dutton, Alabama, near Scottsboro in the northern part of the state.
He is a recent graduate with a master’s degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He will officially being his service as Ray’s Chapel new pastor on August 1.
Pictured above: Retired Ray’s Chapel pastor Fil Enfinger and his wife Mary Enfinger, and Nathan and Daniel Brown Sunday night at the church. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
North Escambia Churches Will Hold Vacation Bible School This Week
June 23, 2008
Two North Escambia churches will give kids the chance to hit “Outrigger Island” during Vacation Bible School this week.
Vacation Bible School “Outrigger Island” will be held from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Monday to Firday at Highland Baptist Church in Molino. For more information, call the church at 587-5174.
Vacation Bible School “Outrigger Island” will be held from 8:30 a.m. until noon each day this week at the First Baptist Church at 118 Morris Avenue in Cantonment. For more information, visit www.FBCCFL.com.
Motorcycle Driver Dies In Cantonment Crash Saturday Night
June 22, 2008
A Cantonment man died in a one vehicle, one motorcycle accident Saturday night in Cantonment.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Robert P. McDonald, 49, of Cantonment died in the accident about 8:45 Saturday night at the intersection of Pine Forest Road and Graham Road.
Troopers say a 2004 Hyundai driven by Gabrielle N. Taite, 18, of Pensacola was traveling north on Pine Forest Road when she traveled into McDonald’s path. McDonald attempted to take evasive action, causing his motorcycle to overturn and strike Taite’s Hyundai.
McDonald was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger on the motorcycle, Carol E. McDonald, 50, of Cantonment, was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in serious condition.
Both McDonald victims were wearing their helmets, and Taite was wearing her seltbelt, the FHP said. Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the accident.
The accident is still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Flomaton Teen Dies In Fiery Byrneville Accident
June 22, 2008
A Flomaton teen died Saturday in a fiery single vehicle accident in Byrneville.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Cody Ray Gafford, 16, of Flomaton died in the crash about 12:45 Saturday afternoon.
Troopers say Gafford was traveling south on Byrneville Road at a high rate of speed when he ran off the road and began to spin. His1998 Ford Explorer rotated across the road and began to overturn. That’s when the driver’s side of the Explorer struck a large tree and flipped upside down. The vehicle then caught fire.
Gafford was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic.
Gafford was wearing his seatbelt, and the accident was not alcohol related, according to the FHP.
The accident is still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Century Volunteer Fire Department, McDavid Volunteer Fire Department and the Flomaton Fire Department all responded to the call.
Click here for a photo gallery from the scene.
Pictured above and below: A Flomaton teen died in a fiery crash Saturday afternoon in Flomaton. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Beth Moore Video Conference Held At Walnut Hill Baptist
June 22, 2008
About 100 women from across the area attended “Loving Well”, a one day women’s retreat by Beth Moore Saturday at the Walnut Hill Baptist Church.
The retreat included four video sessions from Beth Moore and live music from soloist Leah Taylor (pictured left), who has released a CD and often performs at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola.
“Today was a very special day and special experience as women from many different churches and denominations came together to worship our King”, said Somer Bridges, Conference Coordinator and wife of Walnut Hill Pastor Ted Bridges.
In addition to the video conference, the day’s events included a continental breakfast, catered lunch, door prizes and lots of fellowship.
“It was just awesome to laugh and sing praises to God with so many ladies”, Somer said. “We took a leap of faith when we decided to have this event, not knowing what the response would be. We never expected to sell out. It was a blessing to all the ladies involved in the conference as well as those working behind the scenes.”
Moore founded Living Proof Ministries, a biblical-based organization for women, in 1994. It is based in Houston, Texas, and it primarily focuses on aiding women who desire to model their lives on evangelical Christian principles.
Pictured above: Judy Sherouse (left) and her daughter Heather Godwin (right) listen at the Beth Moore Conference Saturday at Walnut Hill Baptist Church. Pictured below (L-R_, top: Sharon Poulsen, Tanya Lukers, Kate Sherrill and Anne Sherrill perform a skit at the conference. Pictured below, middle: Attendees watch a Beth Moore video session. Pictured bottom: “Loving Well”, a video conference from Beth Moore Saturday at Walnut Hill Baptist. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Molino Man Dies In Fire
June 22, 2008
A Molino man died in an early morning fire Saturday, unable to escape from his burning travel trailer.
The fire destroyed the small travel trailer about 2:00 Saturday morning on McKinnonville Street.
The victim was identified by neighbors as James White, who lived alone in the travel trailer.
The Molino Volunteer Fire Department, the McDavid Volunteer Fire Department and the Cantonment Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters from the Molino VFD were able to quickly put out the fire in the small trailer, calling off the other departments.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the State Fire Marshall’s office.
Miller Offers His Version Of Energy Debate Facts
June 22, 2008
Submitted by Congressman Jeff Miller
This week I’d like to debunk some of the myths brought up in the energy debate across the nation and leave you with the facts.
Fact #1- The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) administers the 700 million acres of federally owned sub-surface mineral estate, only 6 percent of which has been leased for oil & gas exploration and development.
Fact #2- Only 3 percent of the United States ’ 1.76 billion acre outer continental shelf (OCS) is leased for oil and gas exploration and development.
Fact #3- Of the more than 7 billion barrels of oil pumped offshore in the past 25 years, 0.001 percent – that is one-thousandth of 1 percent – has been spilled.
Fact #4- The mean estimate of technically recoverable oil in ANWR is 10.4 billion barrels – all of which is now economically recoverable. That’s more than twice the proven oil reserves in all of Texas . That’s almost half of the total U.S. proven reserve of 21 billion barrels. That represents a possible 50 percent increase in total U.S. proven reserves.
Fact #5- Drilling of oil and natural gas exploratory wells increased by 98 percent from 2000 to 2007. Yet, crude oil production decreased 12.4 percent.
Fact #6- One million barrels of oil produce 27 million gallons of gasoline and diesel fuel.
Fact #7- United States expanded its dependence on foreign members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) by a full seven percent in 2007 alone.
Fact #8- Total American Energy Resources Off-Limits: (Leasing Prohibited) Natural Gas: 175.28 Trillion Cubic Feet Oil: 1.127 Trillion Barrels. Federal Revenue Generated if Congress Unlocked Off-limits Energy Resources: $60 TRILLION
Fact #9- Wind-generated electricity increased by 45 percent between 2005 and 2006 and by 21 percent between 2006 and 2007, more than any other renewable source of generation in both years.
Fact #10- The Democrats are blocking domestic energy exploration legislation from being voted upon in the House.
Ernest Ward High School Class of 1967 Holds Reunion
June 22, 2008
The Ernest Ward High School class of 1967 held their 41st reunion Saturday at the old Davisville School.
When the class was in seventh grade, 19 students from Davisville joined the class of 35 students. In tenth grade, another 26 students were transferred into the class from Bratt School for a total of 80 students. By the time the class reached its senior year at Ernest Ward, only 44 students remained in the graduating class.
Twenty of those were present at the Saturday reunion, some from places like Colorado, South Dakota, the Carolinas and Michigan. Members of the class include a Pensacola pastor, a Miami area judge, firefighters, homemakers and more.
Pictured below, front row (L-R): Sylvia Barlow Elkins, Katie Norris Darby, Kay Beasley Mooney, June Dortch Valenzuela, Brenda Priest Ekstrom, Suzanne Milstead Rigby, Melba Hollingsworth Cook, Gloria Beasley Gilman, Betty Smith Singleton and Marjorie Gillman Criswell. Back row (L-R): Roy Ward, Terry Harris, Floyd Mooney, John Stacey, Duane Dortch, Leroy Smith, Harold McGhee, Robert Stewart, Thomas A Gibbs and Tony Andress. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Pictured bottom of page: Class member Robert Stewart (right) and his wife Diann enjoy the reunion. Pictured above: Members of the Ernest Ward Class of 67 reminisce while looking at old yearbook photos. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
Three, Including Two Teens, Injured In Jay Escambia Avenue Crash
June 22, 2008
Three Jay residents were injured in a two vehicle accident at Highway 89 and Escambia Avenue in Jay Saturday afternoon.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Seth Raught, 18 and Jeremy Raught, 18, of Jay attempted to make a U-turn from the shoulder of Highway 89 when the 1999 Dodge driven by Seth Raught pulled into the path of an oncoming vehicle. That vehicle, a 2000 Dodge SUV, was driven by Dwayne Reaves, 45, of Jay. Reaves was unable to avoid hitting Raught’s vehicle in the driver’s side, the FHP says.
Seth Raught was taken by LifeFlight to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola where he was listed in critical condition.
Seth Raught was not wearing his seat belt according to the FHP report. The other two parties were. Jeremy Raught received minor injuries in the incident and was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital. The FHP report does not specify the extent of the injuries to Reaves, but it does state that he was transported to Jay Hospital. Alcohol was not believed to have been a factor in the accident.
Five, Including Two Children, Injured In Sunday Highway 97 Wreck
June 22, 2008
Five people were injured, including two young children, in a two vehicle wreck just before 10:00 Sunday morning in Davisville.
The two children and two adults were in a small pickup truck that collided with another small pickup in front of the Family Dollar on Highway 97, just south of the Alabama state line. The second pickup overturned on its side. One person was trapped in that truck for about 15 minutes while firemen used the Jaws of Life to free her.
None of the injuries were believed to be life threatening, according to emergency personnel on the scene.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. They have not yet released the names of those involved, but they were believed to have been from the Walnut Hill area.
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department, the Atmore Fire Department, Atmore Ambulance, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department, the Atmore Police Department and the FHP all responded to the crash.
Click here for a complete photo gallery, including the complete extrication process on one vehicle.
Pictured above: The accident scene Sunday morning in Davisville. Pictured below: Firemen work to extricate one person from this pickup truck Sunday morning on Highway 97. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
