District Softball Starts Today With Jay; No. 1 Lady Chiefs Play Tuesday
April 19, 2010
The Northview Lady Chiefs will put their undefeated district record on the line this week as the District 1-2A softball tournament gets underway in Bratt.
With their perfect record, the Chiefs are the number one seed in the tourney, having beat No. 2 Baker 13-1 in five innings at their last regular season meeting. The Chiefs shut out Baker during another regular season game 8-0.
The District 1-2A tournament scheduled is as follows:
- Game 1: No. 4 Jay vs. No. 5 Ponce de Leon, 6 p.m. Monday
- Game 2: No. 2 Baker vs. No. 3 Freeport, 4 p.m. Tuesday
- Game 3: No. 1 Northview vs. Game 1 winner, 6 p.m. Tuesday
- Championship: Game 2 winner vs. Game 3 winner, 6 p.m. Thursday
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Chance Of Showers Tonight, Tuesday
April 19, 2010
Some will see overnight showers, but the rain won’t be that widespread.
There will be a 30 percent chance of showers sticking around for Tuesday. Sunny skies will return for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before wet weather returns on Saturday.
- Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south southwest between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south between 10 and 15 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. South southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southeast wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
- Saturday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Saturday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 81.
About 1 in 3 North Escambia Residents Fail To Return Census Form
April 19, 2010
About one in three North Escambia area residents failed to return their census questionnaire by Friday’s official deadline, according to the Census Bureau.
As of Friday, about 69 percent of Americans had mailed back their form, a number that closely mirrored the North Escambia area.
For those that did not return the form, there will be a knock a the door in the coming weeks. Census workers will begin going door to door on May 1 to count residents that did not return their 10-question form.
As of Friday, the lowest participation rate in the area has been in Century, were just 58 percent of household receiving a Census form had responded. The low participation rate, however, is actually an improvement over the 2000 Census when just 45 percent of Century residents returned the form. Overall, each community in our area has a slightly higher participation rate in the 2010 Census than the rate 10 years ago.
Below is breakdown of the percent of citizens taking part in the Census in the North Escambia area.
Area towns and cities:
- City of Atmore: 62%
- Town of Century: 58%
- Town of Flomaton: 67%
- Town of Jay: 69%
- City of Pensacola: 68%
- Town of Pollard: 77%
Area communities (not including the towns and cities above):
- Atmore: 56%
- Barrineau Park: 73%
- Byrneville: 64%
- Cantonment: 68%
- Century: 64%
- Cottage Hill: 71%
- Flomaton : 68%
- Gonzalez: 67%
- Jay: 71%
- McDavid: 71%
- Molino: 71%
- Walnut Hill: 73%
The mail participation rate is the percentage of forms mailed back by households that received them. The Census Bureau developed this new measure in 2010, in part because of the current economy and higher rates of vacant housing.
The rate excludes households whose forms were returned to us by the U.S. Postal Service as “undeliverable,” strongly suggesting the house was vacant. According to the Census Bureau, there will be a followup on all forms returned as undeliverable to ensure everyone is counted.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Resurfacing, Traffic Delays Scheduled Begins On Highway 97
April 19, 2010
Lane closures were scheduled to being Monday on Highway 97 as a $5.7 million resurfacing project gets underway.
Work crews will restrict traffic to one lane through the work zone. Crews will begin work this week in the area of Molino Park Elementary School.
“They will maintain access to businesses and residences during the process,” according to Tanya Branton, spokesperson for the Florida Department of Transportation.
The entire 22.5 mile length of Highway 97 will be repaved from County Road 95 in Molino across Highway 29 to the Alabama state line. No major drainage changes are expected to the route’s 55 cross drains under the highway, with the exception of changes currently underway at the intersection of Highway 97 and Crabtree Church Road at the Tom Thumb. New guardrails have already been installed on the state highway.
Existing 12 foot wide travel lanes and five foot paved shoulders will be milled and resurfaced. This project does not include the four-laning of Highway 97. A four lane highway is not in any of the state’s current plans for Highway 97.
Weather permitting, the project should be completed in September 2010.
During the entire project, NorthEscambia.com will provide the most current Highway 97 lane closure and construction updates to help you avoid delays.
Northview Track Team Members Headed To Regionals
April 19, 2010
Four members of the Northview High School Track Team are headed to Regionals at Bay High School in Jacksonville on Friday.
The Northview team took part in the District meet last week, at Bay High School. The following qualified to advance to Regionals:
- Girls 4 X 100 team (Laneicia Gomez, Tierra Floyd, Angel Mitchell, and Ariel Holland), 4th
- Angel Mitchell placed 3rd in the 100 meters
The following Northview track team members also placed at the District meet:
- Laneicia Gomez 6th triple jump 30′11″
- Tierra Floyd 5th 100 hurdles 17.62
- 4 X 800 Team (Georgia Geotter, Tori Reid, Ashley Cunningham, & Charleigh McPherson) 5th
- 4 X 400 Team (Lauren McCall, Tierra Floyd, & Ariel Holland, & Hannah Fiellin) 8th
- Jeremy Jackson 8th 110 HH 19.01
- Edward Dixon 6th 100 meters
- Anthony Pierce 8th Discus
Pictured top: The Northview 4 x 100 team (L-R) Tierra Floyd, Ariel Holland, Laneicia Gomez and Angel Mitchell. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Santa Rosa Civil Court Division Relocates
April 19, 2010
Santa Rosa County citizens take note: the Santa Rosa Clerk of the Circuit Court announced Wednesday that the County and Circuit Civil divisions have relocated.
Last week, the offices located to the Santa Rosa County Courthouse at 6865 Caroline Street in Milton.
For more information, call (850) 981-5535.
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ On May 8
April 19, 2010
On Saturday, May 8, Americans in more than 10,000 communities will partner with letter carriers to help “Stamp Out Hunger.” The Letter Carriers Food Drive is the largest, single-day effort to combat hunger in America.
To participate, residents are asked to place a bag of non-perishable food items, like canned soup, canned vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal, by their mailbox before their mail is delivered on Saturday, May 8. Letter carriers will collect the food items and deliver them to hunger relief agencies with the help of volunteers.
Last year, letter carriers across the country collected a record total of more than 73.4 million pounds of food. But with hunger impacting 49.1 million Americans, including 16.7 million children, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual study measuring food security in the United States; help is needed now more than ever before.
“While we’re very proud of our success over the years in the battle against hunger, the fact remains that more Americans than ever are in need, which is why we remain committed to this drive,” said Fredric V. Rolando, president of the National Association of Letter Carriers.
In a recent survey conducted by Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic-hunger-relief organization, its 203 food bank members consistently reported increased demand for emergency food assistance, ranging from five to 150 percent. Food banks are also notoriously empty during summer months, having exhausted the supply of donations received from food drives conducted during the holidays that are then distributed during spring. Summer donations are even more critical since many children in need no longer have the benefit of their school lunch program.
Local hunger relief organizations including Manna Food Pantries, Bay Area Food Bank, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Warrington Emergency Aid, ACTS Ministries, and We Care Ministry will receive the food donated locally and distribute it to needy families throughout the summer.
For more information about the annual Stamp Out Hunger effort, ask your letter carrier, contact your local post office or visit www.helpstampouthunger.com. You can also follow the drive at www.twitter.com/StampOutHunger or text STAMP3 to 30305 to sign up for mobile reminders.
Register Today, Tuesday For Century Junior And Senior League Ball
April 19, 2010
Now is the time to register for Junior and Senior League ball for Century Little League.
Registration for ages 13-16 will be held from 5:30 until 7:30 on April 19 and 20. To register, see Wes Sims on the t-ball field, or ask about registering at the concession stand. For more information, call Wes at (251) 370-0246.
Joseph Lynn Parrott
April 18, 2010
Joseph Lynn Parrott, age 60 of Cantonment, FL, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010.
Joe was born in Campbellsville, KY January 19, 1950 to Joseph D. Parrott and Mary Jane Lyle Parrott, the fourth of six children. Joe grew up in Greenup County, KY where he graduated from high school in 1968 before entering the military service. He proudly served in the United States Navy for 20 years before retiring in Pensacola, FL. After retirement, Joe joined the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department as a correctional officer and he retired in March of 2009. Joe spent many hours on the A. C. Reed golf course aboard NAS Pensacola, FL and with the Amateur Trap Shooting Association. He was a member of the Gold Wings Riders Association and was an 18 year member of AA. His roots were deep in the hills of Kentucky and he was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan. The best years of his life were spent with his wife, Wanda, whom he loved beyond all. He was a loyal friend and devoted to his family.
Honor Guard from the Escambia County Road Prison and a Military Honor Guard will serve as pallbearers.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mary Louise Parker and his father-in-law, Ellis G. Beck.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Beck Parrott; sister, Joyce Dougherty of Lexington, KY; brother and sister-in-law Alan and Lis Parrott of Lancaster, OH; brother-in-law, Malcolm Parker of Arlington Heights, IL; sister and brother-in-law, Libbi and Bo Singleton of Flatwoods, KY; and brother, Tom Parrott of Hilliard, OH. He also is survived by many loving nieces and nephews and special friends.
Funeral service will be 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home with Pastor Mary Peterson officiating. Interment will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery.
FAITH CHAPEL NORTH FUNERAL HOME, 1000 Hwy 29 Cantonment, is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 19.
Wilbur Luke “Mookie” Brown
April 18, 2010
Wilbur Luke “Mookie” Brown age 86, of Pensacola passed away Monday, April 12, 2010 at his residence. Mookie was born July 29, 1924 in Atmore, Alabama. He was a WWII veteran and an active member of the American Legion Post 340. Mookie was a loving and devoted husband and father.
He lived a long and fulfilling life and will be greatly missed by all that loved him.
He leaves behind his beloved step-daughter and son-in-law; Scott and Sonya Jones, a loved and cherished grandson; Taylor Jones, step-daughters; Judy Franklin, Karen Robinson and step-son; Malcolm Perdue, a loved nephew; Johnnie Wooten and his wife Shelia, step-grandsons; Joey (Melanie) Williams and Linzey (Felicia) Williams.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, April 16, 2010 at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment on Friday, April 16, 2010 from 12:00 noon until 1:00 pm.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South, Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.