Parents Complain To School Board About Problems At Jay High School
September 11, 2009
Angry Jay High School parents attended the Santa Rosa County School Board meeting Thursday night to call for the board to address problems at the school.
The recent arrest of two Jay High School teachers — Ashley Burkett and April Watson — on charges they had sexual relationships with underage students was the event that prompted the parents to ask the school board to investigate problems at Jay High.
Jay parents alleged problems with inappropriate clothing worn by both teachers and students, teachers using their cell phones during school hours, a student sending text messages during a test and thefts.
The principal of Jay High School, Dale Westmoreland, attended the meeting Thursday night, but he did not address the board.
Santa Rosa County School Board Chairman Ed Gray said the board would take the allegations into consideration and investigate as needed.
(Updated With Photos) Molino, Cantonment Women Among 15 Arrested For Prostitution
September 11, 2009
(Updated 11:30 a.m.) A total of 15 people were arrested on prostitution charges Thursday, including women from Molino and Cantonment.
The arrests were conducted in the Brownsville area by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. With over 100 arrests this year, there have been prostitution arrests this year in Escambia County than in any year since the department has kept records, according to Sgt. Ted Roy, spokesperson
Cherie Renee Wallace (top left), 32, of Highway 196, Molino, was charged with procure for prostitution and booked into the Escambia County Jail. A warrant related to two traffic charges — driving with a suspended license and no driver’s license — was also served against her. She remains in the jail without bond on the traffic charges and $500 bond on the prostitution charge.
Melissa Lynn Braswell (bottom left), 29, of Parker Road, Cantonment , was charged with procure for prostitution and was being held o $2,500 in the Escambia County Jail.
Barbara Ellen Castleberry, 43, of Paul Street, Pensacola; Barbara Ann Lewis, 44, of Lee Street, Pensacola; Brenda Kay Bolden, 39, of Mobile Highway, Pensacola; Clyde Darnley Smith, 26, of Jacksonville, N.C.; Linda Kay Shaffer, 40, of Bonifay Way, Pensacola; Ruth Ann Dubose, 49, of Pace Blvd., Pensacola; Timothy Jerome Curry, 40, of Blount Street, Pensacola; Broderick D. Norris, 44, of Frontera Circle, Pensacola; Marvin Lee King, 44, of Massachusetts Avenue, Pensacola; Tabitha Marie Kimbrough, 27, of Jackson Street, Pensacola; Pablo Lujan Gonzales, 31, of Mobile Highway, Pensacola; and Robin Denise Ball, of Fisher Street, Pensacola, were also booked into the Escambia County Jail Thursday on prostitution charges.
Mugshots of each person are below, click to enlarge.
Bratt, Molino Park Hold Open House
September 11, 2009
Bratt and Molino Park elementary schools held their annual open house events Thursday evening. Parents of fifth grade students at Molino Park are encouraged to attend a fifth grade orientation and parent meeting on Tuesday, September 15 at 6:30 in the school cafeteria. Pictured above: Students and parents in Gina Bashore’s second grade class at Bratt Elementary Thursday night. Picture below: Bratt PTA members sell memberships and t-shirts. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century Man Arrested For Indecent Exposure
September 11, 2009
A Century man is free on $21,000 bond after being arrested for exposing private body parts to three people — two of them underage juveniles.
Ronald Berlan Newton, 48, of Blackmon Street, Century, was arrested after allegedly exposing himself to an adult female and two female juveniles. Newton, according to the arrest report, approached the woman and asked for change for a $20 bill. As the woman went to get the change, according to the report, Newton, who was dressed in a white robe, exposed himself.
When questioned by deputies, Newton denied the accusations against him. He was booked into the Escambia County Jail on one charge of indecent exposure and two counts of lewd and lascivious behavior by a person over 18 on a victim under 16 years old. His bond was set at $21,000.
Newton is due back in court for an arraignment hearing on September 25.
McDavid Men Arrested For Possessing Drugs, Owl Feet
September 11, 2009
Two McDavid men are free on bond after being arrested for having drugs, drug paraphernalia and the feet of an owl at an area fishing spot.
John Wesley Brooks (pictured left), 33, of Black Road, McDavid, and Chad Andrews Giddins (pictured right), 33, of Christian Home Road, McDavid were fishing last Saturday morning. When the two men headed back to their trucks at Bogia Landing, a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer at the fishing spot noticed a glass smoking pipe, according to the arrest report.
The Fish and Wildlife officer recovered the pipe after Brooks placed it on the ground, and it appeared to have a drug residue on it. The arrest report says that two large knives and a bag of methamphetamine were recovered from Brooks.
The officer then noticed two owl feet on the dash of Giddins’ truck. Giddins, according to the arrest report, said that he killed the owl after it killed his chickens. A search of Giddins’ truck uncovered bottles and tubing with meth residue, other items often used in the production of methamphetamine, and marijuana seeds.
Brooks was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance. He was released on $2,000 bond.
Giddins was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of a listed chemical, manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of migratory bird parts. He was released from the Escambia County Jail on $23,750 bond.
Both men are scheduled to be back in court for an arraignment hearing late this month.
Pictured: Escambia County Jail booking photos of John Wesley Brooks (left) and Chad Andrew Giddins (right). Click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Versus South Walton Seahawks Preview
September 11, 2009
The Northview Chiefs are looking for their second win of the season and the first district win with a victory over the South Walton Seahawks tonight.
Last week, the Chiefs scored a big win 34-16 over the Graceville Tigers. Graceville star Leron Hoover, a 230 pound running back that had 1,200 yards last year, managed to score twice and get a two-point conversion against the Chiefs. But the Chiefs, who were 2-8 last season, dominated Graceville, a team that was 8-3 and in the regional playoffs last year.
The game was plagued with turnovers for both teams, who started the thunderstorm delayed game on a soaked field. Regardless of the wet field, Wheatley said his team has got to cut down turnovers.
“We’ve got to eliminate that; in a close ballgame, that could mean a difference,” Wheatley said. Ball security was to be a big focus of practice this week. “You want them to fight for every yard they can get,” he said.
Friday night’s win over Graceville was a confidence booster for the Chiefs, first-year coach Wheatley said, after a tough scene last year.
“I felt like it was key to get off to a good start, give the kids some confidence coming off a tough year last year, and we succeeded in doing that,” he said.
The South Walton Seahawks offense was strong last week as they easily beat Franklin County 37-6. They were coming off a preseason loss to the Wewahitchka Gators in a kickoff classic.
The man to watch for the Seahawks Friday night will be Jay Gatto, who had two touchdowns and 156 yards for South Walton last week. For the defense, the Chiefs may have to work to get past D.J. Stiedel who led South Walton with a dozen tackles a week ago.
Last week, the Chiefs gained 381 yards, with 355 of those on the ground. Dustin Yuhasz had 50 yards on the Chief’s first possession last week of the game. Overall, Yuhaszhad 159 yards on 15 carries and two TDs.
The Chiefs and Seahawks will kick off at 7 p.m. in Bratt at Northview High School.
Pictured top: Dustin Yuhasz gains yardage last Friday night for the Northview Chiefs. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Versus Catholic Volleyball
September 11, 2009
Both varsity and junior varsity Northview Chiefs lost to the Catholic Crusaders on the volleyball court Thursday in Bratt.
Catholic Defeated Northview – Varsity
15-25, 15-25, 12-25
Junior Shawna Montgomery lead the Chiefs with two kills, two aces, one block and three assists. Senior Caitlin Hall had seven assists, one ace, three blocks and a pair of kills. Sophomore Raylin Spence a kill, an ace and a block. Senior Angela Rodriguez had two kills, one assist and one block.
Northview is now 2-3 overall, 0-2 in District 1-2A.
Catholic Defeated Northview – JV
14-25, 8-25
Sophomore Cheyanne Garnett had two aces for the Chiefs, and freshman Morgan Payne had one kill, one ace and a single dig.
Click here for a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the varsity game.
Pictured: Northview’s Angela Rodriguez, right, prepares to receive a serve Thursday night against Catholic while Caitlin Hall (left) watches. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Gold Party Continues Today At EWMS
September 11, 2009
After a successful afternoon Thursday, the Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders will continue their Gold Party this afternoon.
If you have ever thought about selling your unwanted gold jewelry for cash — this is the event for you.
The Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders will host a Golden Girls’ Gold Party from 4 p.m. until the last customer is served today in the Ernest Ward gym.
According to information from the cheerleader sponsor, here is how it works:
- Find all of your, used, broken, and unwanted gold pieces. Ex. A broken earring or out of style bracelet. Anything from 10K to 24K and white gold, too. And if you discover something that you are not sure about, just bring it anyway.
- Bring your gold to a GOLDEN GIRLS’ GOLD PARTY. This is no pressure to buy anything because there is nothing to buy.
- Sell your gold to the GOLDEN GIRLS licensed gold buyer. The buyer will assess, test, and weigh your gold right in front of you. Then, they will pay you on the spot. You will actually leave this fundraiser with money in your pocket.
- Enjoy your money. Donate some of it… save it… or spend it. It’s your money so it’s up to you.
Attend Ernest Ward? Wear Red, White And Blue Friday
September 11, 2009
Ernest Ward Middle School students are being encouraged to wear red, white and blue on Friday in honor of 9/11 and Patriots Day.
Army Airborne To Deliver Northview Game Ball From Blackhawk Helicopters
September 10, 2009
The game ball for one of this year’s Northview High School football games will be delivered by Army Airborne from Blackhawk helicopters.
The United States Army’s parachute demonstration team the Silver Wings from Ft. Benning, Georgia, will deliver the game ball to Northview’s Senior Night on October 30.
SFC Bobby Ewing, an Army recruiter in Pensacola, said that two to four members of the Silver Wings are scheduled to jump from two Blackhawk helicopters at least 5,000 feet over the Northview stadium. They will bring down a United States flag, a POW/MIA flag, an Army flag and the official game ball. One jumper will land on the 50-yard line to deliver the game ball for the game against Sneads.
“It will be exciting, and a great way to begin Senior Night,” Northview Principal Gayle Weaver said.
The helicopters will not land at Northview — they will fly in and fly out, Ewing said. The Blackhawk helicopters will either fly directly from a location such as Pensacola NAS, the Pensacola Airport or Ft. Benning, he said. A ground crew will drive the Silver Wings jumpers back to Ft. Benning.
“Their mission will to be to deliver the game ball, get their gear and move out of the way for the game and Senior Night,” he said.
The Silver Wings’ mission is to perform live aerial demonstrations in support of the United States Army, and Ft. Benning public relations and recruiting.
The Silver Wings is comprised of Soldiers from throughout the Fort Benning airborne community. They have diverse backgrounds and various military specialties. The average age is 33 years old and the average number of free fall jumps range between 200-2500 per team member. The team represents the professionalism and dedication of the specially trained Soldiers that are products of the United States Army Infantry Center and Schools, to include Airborne, Pathfinders, and the Army elite Rangers.
Photos courtesy U.S. Army for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.