Jay Outpaces Northview In Girls’ Cross Country
September 30, 2010
The Jay Royals outpaced the Northview Chiefs in a cross country meet hosted by Jay High School, with every runner for Jay setting a personal record or season’s best time.
The top ten runners for the meet were:
- Leely Trevino Jay (22:03) season best
- Robin Blackman Jay (22:18) personal record
- Allison Blair Jay (22:25) season best
- Jessica Thornton Jay (22:50) season best
- Georgia Goetter Northview (23:08)
- Caristyn Golden Jay (23:26) season best
- Jorjia Agrait Jay (24:41) personal record
- Crystal Brown Jay (25:43) season best
- Ally Settle Jay (25:52) personal record
- Jenna Thornton (27:20) personal record
Other runners from Jay who were not in the top ten but did set personal records were Elizabeth Meads, Samantha Cerqueira, Riley Andrews and Savannah Brown.
The Royals will host the JD Mac Invitational at the Jay City Park on October 30.
Pictured: Cross country team members from Jay and Northview high schools prepare to run. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Volunteer Fireman Pleads Not Guilty To Abusing Underage Girl, Abandoning Dog
September 30, 2010
A Century volunteer fireman has pleaded not guilty to charges that he sexually abused an underage girl and abandoning dogs rescued by the department.
Dustin Ryan Burkett, 28, was due to appear at an arraignment hearing Thursday morning on one felony count of lewd and lascivious battery on a victim 12 to 15 years of age, one felony count of grand theft, and misdemeanor charges of abandonment of animals and obstruction of justice.
But Burkett waived arraignment through his lawyer and pleaded not guilty to all charges. No trail date has been set, according to court records.
Burkett is accused of sexually abusing a 15-year old girl at Lake Stone Campground in 2009. In a separate incident, he allegedly abandoned three dogs that were reported to be “rescued” by the Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue in August.
For an earlier story, click here.
Walnut Hill Felon Charged With Weapon Possession
September 30, 2010
A convicted felon from Walnut Hill is facing charges after he was found armed with a handgun on a local street.
Edward Charles Redmond, 55, was charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and carrying a concealed weapon.
Deputies found Redmond leaning into a pickup truck occupied by two people while on the shoulder of Cypress Street. At the time he was questioned by deputies, Redmond had a .38 caliber Smith & Wesson handgun in his back pocket, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report.
Redmond told deputies that he had just consumed a full bottle of vodka and that his mother had just passed away. Due to his physical and mental state, according to the report, deputies did not place him under arrest at that time. The gun was seized, and a warrant was later issued for his arrest.
Redmond was released from the Escambia County Jail on $7,500 bond.
Business Tax Receipts Due By Today
September 30, 2010
It’s time for business owners and practicing professionals to renew business tax receipts. The deadline for renewing without a penalty is Thursday, September 30, according to Escambia County Tax Collector Janet Holley.
Renewals are encouraged online at www.escambiataxcollector.com. Other methods are available, such as payment by mail, by phone (convenience fee may apply), and in person at any of the four convenient tax collector offices.
Applications and information for business tax receipts are available at www.escambiataxcollector.com. If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, call the tax collector’s office at (850) 438‑6500, Ext. 252. (TTY users for the hearing impaired call (850) 472‑0031.)
Financial Help Available To Weatherize Your Home
September 30, 2010
The Community Action Program Committee will accept applications in Century on Friday for weatherization assistance.
The CAPC will be at the Century Town Hall from 1-3 p.m. For information on income requirements and necessary documentation, click here.
Ernest Ward Photo Gallery: That’s Just Tacky!
September 30, 2010
Wednesday was Tacky Day at Ernest Ward Middle Middle, part of Spirit Week for the Eagles.
Several other special dress days are planned:
- Thursday — Team Day
- Friday — Camo Day
- Monday — Twin Day
- Tuesday — Blue and Gold Day
For more Tacky Day photos, click here.
Pictured above and below: Some the tacky dress Wednesday for Tacky Day at Ernest Ward Middle School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
High School Volleyball: Northview Versus Flomaton
September 30, 2010
Here are complete scores and stats from Tuesday night’s Dig Pink matchups between Flomaton and Northview.
For photos and more about Dig Pink, click here.
Northview vs Flomaton (Varsity)
The Northview Chiefs fell to the Flomaton Hurricanes, 24-26, 25-27, 25-19.
“Our varsity has really done a great job stepping up and playing every ball until the end,” said Head Coach Betty Heaton. “However, we really need to improve our serving and serve receive. If we pick those two areas up we have every chance of going into the playoffs.”
Shawn Montgomery – Kills-7, Aces-4, Blocks-6 Digs-3
Ashley Digmon – Assists – 4, Digs – 2
Sarah Killam – Assists -3, Digs-1, Block -1
Varsity Record – Overall 5 –11; District 3-1
Northview vs Flomaton (J.V.)
In junior varsity action, the Northview Chiefs defeated Flomaton 25-13.
“The JV did a great job. They played hard though out the match,” Heaton said.
Lana Clayton – Kills – 5, Aces -6
Madison Arrington – Assists – 4, Aces – 3
Danielle Steadham – Kills – 4, Aces -1
Rebecca Masaitis – Assists – 6
JV Record – Overall 3-7
Northview vs Flomaton (9th Grade)
The Northview 9tjh grade team defeated Flomaton 25- 19, 25-14.
“Our 9th grade team had some difficulty finding their rhythm, but they did a good job coming together at the end,” according to Heaton.
Mallory Wiggins – Assists – 6, Aces-2
Paeton Hadley – Assists – 4, Aces – 8, Kills-2
Ali Martin – Aces -7, Kills -2
Shelby Nielson – Kills – 5, Aces -2
9th Grade Record – Overall 2-0
NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Gov. Extends Small Business Bridge Loan Program For Local Counties
September 30, 2010
Small Panhandle businesses have more time to apply for emergency loans after Gov. Charlie Crist this week extended the deadline to tap into a $5 million bridge loan program as they continue to feel the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and a subsequent claims process that has been slower and harder than expected.
Business owners from Escambia to Franklin Counties have until October. 27 to apply for no-interest loans of up to $25,000 to help them meet payroll, pay bills and cover other expenses. Businesses in other parts of the state, however, aren’t so lucky. The deadline for all other counties is Thursday, October 1.
To date, the state has received 146 applications and loaned out nearly $3 million in loans to 125 businesses that employ fewer than 100 workers. Of those, 113 successful applicants hail from the panhandle region, said Dwight Sumners, spokesman for the Florida First Capital Finance Corp, which administers the program. “It is clear that small businesses in Northwest Florida continue to suffer from this disaster,” Crist said in a statement.
To receive an application or more information about the program, please visit www.floridaoilhelp.com or contact the Florida First Capital Finance Corporation at (850) 681-3601.
Public Meeting: Portion Of Nine Mile Road To Be Widened
September 30, 2010
There are plans to widen Nine Mile Road between Pine Forest Road and Highway 29, and the public will have an opportunity to offer input tonight.
There will be a public meeting to discuss those plans at 5:30 p.m. today at the Plainview Baptist Church 101 West Nine Mile Road. This is a joint project of Escambia County and the Florida Department of Transportation.
Deputy Shot; Shooter Killed; Meth Lab Found
September 29, 2010
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy was shot this morning at a Pensacola motel, and the shooter, a Pensacola man, is dead. Deputies located an active meth lab in the room following the shooting.
The shooter was identified Wednesday afternoon by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office as Michael Scott Lee, 21, of Pensacola
Deputy Jason Ates was shot in the upper thigh at the Motel 6 on Pensacola Boulevard shortly after 10:30 this morning. His injuries were not considered life threatening. Ates was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital by Escambia County EMS.
At 10:24 a.m., Escambia County deputies were called to Room 121 of the Motel 6 to assist the Pensacola Police Department with a missing persons case. At 10:33 a.m., Ates and Deputy Jennifer Lovley-Gandy made contact with the man that had been reported missing. He was in the room with female and Lee. Authorities were led to the motel by a debit card transaction.
At 10:37 a.m., Lee opened fire on deputies, striking Ates in the upper thigh region. At least one deputy returned fire, killing Lee. The man that was reported missing and the female have been detained for questioning.
The shootings are under investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Ates has been with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office since November, 2009, and Gandy has been employed since 2004.
More details will be posted as they become available throughout today.
Pictured above: The scene after a deputy was shot and a suspect was shot and killed Wednesday morning at the Motel 6 on Pensacola Boulevard. Photo by Liz Nagy WEAR TV for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.