Ernest Ward Drama Students Compete At Districts
December 14, 2010
Seven Ernest Ward Middle School students recently attended the District 1 Florida Junior Thespian Festival in Jacksonville, with three students advancing to the State Festival.
Megan Bryan, Morgan Packer and Katelyn Born will participate at the state level in Melbourne in February.
“Many of the schools we performed against are prep, fine arts schools or academies so it is an honor to have our students compete,” said Katie Ward, Ernest Ward drama instructor. “It was tough judging this year, but all the girls did their best and made Ernest Ward proud.”
Ernest Ward students participating in the District 1 Florida Junior Thespian Festival were:
- Katelyn Born, performing a monologue entitled “Wedding Woes”
- Danielle Suggs, performing a monologue entitled “A Curse Upon You Sister”
- Amber Freeman, performing a monologue entitled “Class Pictures”
- Kendral Langford, performing a monologue entitled “Don’t Believe a Word I Say”
- Liberty Peebles, performing a monologue entitled “I Hate My Middle Name”
- Megan Bryan and Morgan Packer, performing a duet entitled “The Sister”
Pictured top: Ernest Ward Middle School drama students in Jacksonville: (L-R) Katelyn Born, Amber Freeman, Kendral Langford, Danielle Suggs, Megan Bryan, Morgan Packer and Liberty Peebles. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay Christmas Tournament: JHS, Northview, Central, PCA Results
December 14, 2010
Monday, Jay and Pensacola Christian picked up wins and a trip to the boys championship of the Jay Christmas Tournament, while Northview and Central are headed to the consolation game. In girls action in the Jay Christmas Tournament, Jay defeated Pensacola Christian, and Central defeated Northview to set up a Jay versus Central championship game.
Jay 54, Northview 47
Colton Sims paced the Northview Chiefs with 13, while LaDarion White added 12 Monday in Northview’s loss to the Jay Royals. Jay’s Todd Laney 19 had a game-high 19 points, and Chandler Burgess contributed 14 for the Royals.
Northview –Colton Sims 13, LaDarion White 12, Lance Bushaw 7, Devin Morrer 3, Derrick Portis 4, Austin Arrington 6, Roderick Woods 2
Jay — Todd Laney 19, Chandler Burgess 14, Tyler Prescott 9, Conner Weekes 8, Tate Upton 3, Keith Lisonbee 1.
Northview 12 11 12 12-47 — Jay 15 14 5 20-5
Pensacola Christian 38, Central 24
Central 2 7 8 7-24 — PCA 9 8 14 7-38
Central 28, Northview 24 (Girls)
Shaniqua Jones led the Lady Chiefs with a dozen points Monday, while Shaquanna Jones added half a dozen.
Northview 2 6 6 10-24 — Central 2 6 6 14-28
Jay 55, Pensacola Christian 20 (Girls)
Becca Calloway led the Lady Royals with 17, while Tessa Hendricks and Danielle Skaggs added 10 each as Jay breezed past Pensacola Christian 55-20 in the first round of girls action in the Jay Christmas Tournament.
Jay — Becca Calloway 17, Tessa Hendricks 10, Danielle Skaggs 10, Olivia Wright 2, Hilary Hendricks 8, Lauren Steadham 4, Emily Russell 4.
PCA 7 2 6 5-20 — Jay 14 12 19 10-55
Agadine (Deanie) Morris Floyd Gainey
December 14, 2010
Agadine (Deanie) Morris Floyd Gainey was born June 9, 1929, in a small farm house in Jayto Rhoda and Ella Morris. She was the sixth child of 13 brothers and sisters. She went to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, December 13, 2010, and will be celebrating Jesus Christ’s birthday right by his side.
She is preceded in death by her father, Rhoda and mother, Ella; brothers, Doc, Odis, Hubert, J.B. and Edward; sisters, Eva Cannon and Judy Ball.
She leaves behind one daughter, Louventras (Lou) Barody and loving son-in-law, Gary Barody; three grandsons, James Allen, wife Kynly, Jason Barody, wife Rachel, and Adam Barody, wife Danielle; five great-grandchildren, Britian and Samuel Allen; Brenden, Alex, and Tamara Barody; two brothers, Quenton Morris, wife Kathy, Billy Morris, wife Edna, and one sister, Lillie Elrod; along with many nieces and nephews.
Agadine moved to Pensacola at age 16 where she worked for American Laundry. She later went to work at Chemstrand (Monsanto) and worked there 22 years before retiring. She bought Fran’s Laundry on West Jackson Street in 1975 and customers quickly named her “Fran” as Agadine was hard to remember. “Fran” owned and managed her business with service and a smile for the next twenty years. Unwilling to sit at home following her second retirement, she became an at home sitter for the elderly until poor health caused her to slow down at the age of 78.
She wants us to celebrate and be joyful that she is in the arms of GOD. She prayed to go HOME and to have a family reunion with all her loved ones. She is smiling down on us with greater Joy than anyone can imagine as she walks the streets of gold. She would say, “Do not be sad for we will all be together again soon.”
She wanted to give a special thank you to all her church family for their prayers, cards, and calls.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 16 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South.
Funeral Services will be Friday, December 17 at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Julian Walker. Burial will follow at Cora Baptist Church Cemetery in Jay, FL.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Pkwy is in charge of arrangements.
Vera Estelle Kelly Levins Presley
December 14, 2010
Mrs. Vera Estelle Kelly Levins Presley, 90, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2010, in Century.
Mrs. Presley was a native and lifelong resident of Byrneville. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she believed very strong in her Christian life and faith, and attended the Byrneville United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Wilson H. Levins and Abraham Lincoln Presley; a daughter, Francis Juanita White; a son, Anthony Sylvania Levins; a grandson, Blake Croley; and a granddaughter, Kalyn Michelle Smith.
Survivors include seven sons, Hubert and Barbara Levins of Cantonment, Rhett and Judy Levins of Independence, LA, Dempsey and Teresa Levins of Repton, AL, Michael and Pam Levins of Olympia, WA, Dale and Marie Levins, Tim and Linda Presley, and Tom and Tonia Presley, all of Byrneville; a stepson, Arthur Carlton and Charlotte Levins of Bratt; five daughters, Louise and Steve Watson of Jay, Shelia and Tom Alford of Byrneville, Sharlene Nisewonger of Byrneville, Mac and Matta Williams of Damascus, AL, and Tammy Jo Smith of Byrneville; 41 grandchildren; 71 great-grandchildren; a sister, Lavada and J.D. Renfroe of Atmore; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 16, 2010 , at 10:00 a.m. at the Byrneville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Chris Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow at Byrneville Cemetery with Petty Funeral Homes, LLC. directing.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 15, 2010 between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Tony Levins, Terry Levins, Todd Levins, Brady Levins, Jody Levins and Dillion Smith.
May Dean King “Dee Dee” Ramey
December 14, 2010
Ms. May Dean King “Dee Dee” Ramey, 57, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2010, at a Pensacola hospital.
Ms. Ramey was a native of Atmore and a resident of Pensacola for the past 31 years. She attended the Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, T.J. Parker of Pensacola; three stepsons, Joey Ramey of Mobile, James Ramey of TN, and David Ramey of Pensacola; a daughter, Paula Butler of Molino; a stepdaughter, Lou Ellen DeaVou of Milton; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, James King of Perdido, AL, Harvey King of Blountstown, and Jerry King of Bay Minette; and four sisters, Ruby Welch of Atmore, Jean Stacey of Rabon, AL, Shelia Paul of Lottie, AL, and Jewel Singleton of Thomasville, AL.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 16, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Hill officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 15, 2010, between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Mildred G. Judah
December 14, 2010
Mildred G. Judah, age 80, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010. Mildred retired from C and P Bank with 23 years of service.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Aaron “Lou” Judah and by her two sisters.
Mildred is survived by her son, Billie A. Judah and his wife, Barbara; daughter, Patricia F. Stephens and her husband, Richard; 9 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Dollie Mims and her husband, Leonard.
The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North on Thursday, December 16 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with funeral services beginning at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Eastern Gate Cemetery.
To honor Mildred’s memory, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Hwy 29S Cantonment, FL is in charge of arrangements.
Utility Work To Delay Traffic In Century Today
December 14, 2010
Planned utility work on North Century Boulevard (Highway 29) near Pond Street in Century will cause traffic delays today.
On Tuesday, crews from Gulf Power will perform utility work in the area if the weather permits. Northbound traffic can expect lane restrictions between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
“Drivers are reminded to use caution and to obey the posted speed limit when traveling through the work zone,” said Tanya Sanders Branton, public information specialist for the Florida Department of Transportation.
Low 20’s For Tonight; Warming Late Week
December 13, 2010
Tonight will be cold again, with lows dipping down into the lower 20’s. Warmer Florida weather is coming for Thursday and Friday, with a chance of rain and highs in the 70’s.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
- Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. North wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 55.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
ECUA Offers Helpful Hints To Prevent Frozen Pipes
December 13, 2010
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority is offering helpful tips to prevent the expense of frozen pipes — especially external, exposed pipes that are naturally the most vulnerable to freezing.
Short Term:
Run a Trickle of Water: When forecasts call for sustained and / or severe freezing temperatures, run thin trickles of water from the faucet furthest from the water line coming to your house. Usually this is in a room at the back of the house or outside, in the yard. Allowing the water to circulate through your home’s plumbing helps to keep it from freezing. Some consider this a waste of water, but the cost of the water used is extremely slight compared to that of repairing broken pipes and the resulting water damage.
Long Term:
The Backflow Preventer: Residents and business owners who have backflow preventers on their properties for water lines, fire lines, irrigation systems, and swimming pools need to protect their backflow preventers from freeze as well. Extended freezes can burst the body of the backflow assembly, rendering it useless. Wrap these pipes with insulation materials, made especially for this purpose. These materials can be found in most hardware stores or home improvement centers. If the device and the water lines are not in use at this time (i.e., irrigation system or swimming pool lines), shut off the water supply line and drain the backflow device.
Insulate Pipes or Faucets in Unheated Areas: Pipes located in unheated areas of your house, such as a garage or crawl space under the house or in the attic, are subject to freezing. If you have time to do this before freezing temperatures arrive, wrap these pipes with insulation materials made especially for this purpose. These materials can be found in most hardware stores or home improvement centers.
Disconnect And Drain Outdoor Hoses: Detach all hoses from faucets and allow them to drain. This will prevent the water in the hose or pipe from freezing and bursting the faucet or pipe to which it is connected.
For more information visit the ECUA web site @ www.ecua.org, or call Customer Service at (850) 476-0480.
Nominate North Escambia Persons Of The Year
December 13, 2010
NorthEscambia.com will honor several North Escambia residents as North Escambia Persons of the Year as 2010 comes to a close, and we need your help.
We are asking our readers to nominate individuals that they believe made a difference in North Escambia during 2010. We will choose several of them to be named as a 2010 North Escambia. Person of the Year. The awards are our way of saying thanks to those that have worked to improve our lives in the North Escambia area during the past year.
We are not necessarily looking for a person with a long list of accomplishments. We are looking for people that have given of themselves to help others and the communities of North Escambia during 2010.
To nominate someone, please email their name, contact information (if known), and the reason why you believe they should be a Person of the Year. The person must either be a resident of North Escambia, work in North Escambia or otherwise have significantly impacted North Escambia in some way. For the purposes of this award, we define North Escambia as being Cantonment north to the Alabama line.
Entries should be emailed to news@northescambia.com by Monday, December 20. We need your email and phone number just in case we have questions, but your name and contact information will not be published.
The 2010 North Escambia Persons of the Year will be named after Christmas.
Last year, the following were named 2009 North Escambia Persons of the Year:
(These persons are not eligible for the 2010 Persons of the Year.)
- Jerry Fischer [Read more...]
- Sonja Luker [Read more...]
- Rev. Willie H. Carter [Read more...]
- Charles Williams [Read more...]
Pictured top: The 2009 Persons of the Year (L-R) Charles Williams, Jerry Fischer, Sonja Luker and Rev. Willie H. Carter. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.