It’s Report Card Day
April 12, 2010
Moms and dads…check the book bags and binders tonight. Today is report card day in Escambia County, Florida.
The third nine-weeks report cards from Escambia County Schools will be sent home today.
The last day of school is June 4. The only remaining school holiday is Memorial Day on May 31.
Free Basic Computer Classes Offered At The Library
April 12, 2010
Free computer classes will be offered on Wednesdays at the Century Branch Library.
Classes include:
April 14
- 9:15-10:30 Mouse Skills
- 10:45 -12:00 Intro to Keyboard
April 21
- 9:15-10:30 Intro to Keyboard
- 10:45 -12:00 Intro to Windows
April 28
- 9:15-10:30 Intro to Windows
- 10:45 -12:00 Microsoft Word I
Space is limited; sign up now by calling the Century Branch Library at (850) 256-6217.
EREC Schedules Annual Meeting
April 12, 2010
Mark your calendar — Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s 71st Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, April 24 at Northview High School. EREC members that attend will have the chance to win a variety of door prizes, including a $500 credit on the member’s electric bill.
Registration begins at 11:00 a.m., and the business meeting takes place at 1:00 p.m..
Jay Hospital will sponsor a health fair with free blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar checks.
Entertainment will be provided by the Northend Stompers and the Calloways. Luncheon plates will be available from the Northview High School FFA.
There will be gifts for every EREC member, and for the kids, there will be games and prizes.
11th Grade Core Value Award Recipients Named
April 12, 2010
Several Escambia County 11th grade students were recently named Core Value Award Recipients based up their demonstration of the Core Values of equality, integrity, patriotism, honesty, responsibility and respect. They each received a $100 award check from Sub West Rotary Club.
Core Value Award Recipients were:
- James “Tyler” Garrett – Northview High School
- Emily Danforth — Tate High School
- Dominic Johnson — West Florida High school
- Krista MacMurry — Pine Forest High School
- Ashley Vanstraten — Escambia High School
- Dieu Huynh — Washington High School
- Benjamin Sellers — Pensacola High School
Pictured above: James “Tyler” Garrett was the Core Value Award Recipient from the Sub West Rotary Club. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pictured: James “Tyler” Garrett from Northview High School was recently named a Core Value Award Recipient by the Sub West Rotary Club. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sunny Skies, No Rain This Week
April 12, 2010
Our seasonable and dry weather pattern will continue for the next week, with lows in the 50’s and highs around 80.
There is not rain in the forecast — perfect weather for the Escambia, Alabama, students on Spring Break this week.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 50. East wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunny All Week; No Chance Of Rain
April 11, 2010
We are in for sunny and dry weather the next week, with daytime highs around 80 and overnight lows in the 50’s.
Here’s your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. East wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. East wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 80.
$244,208 Lottery Ticket Sold In Walnut Hill
April 11, 2010
One person will collect $244,208 for a “Fantasy 5″ winning ticket sold Friday night in Walnut Hill, according to the Florida Lottery.
Only one ticket matched the winning numbers: 13-21-25-28-36.
There were 287 tickets with four matching numbers worth $137 each. There were 9,650 tickets matching three numbers that were worth $11 each, and 100,219 had two numbers for a free Quick Pick ticket.
The ticket was sold at the O’Yes Lotto at 11331 Highway 97.
Teen Injured In Freak Speedway Accident
April 11, 2010
A teen was severely injured in a freak accident Saturday night at the Flomaton Speedway. Authorities said the young teen male was struck in the face by an object flung from the dirt raceway about 10:15 p.m. A “trauma alert” was initially called on the victim.
The victim was transported by LifeFlight to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. Further details were not available.
Man Murdered; Police Looking For Grandson
April 11, 2010
The Pensacola Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a person of interest in the city’s third murder of the year.
Pensacola Police have identified and are searching for Kurtlin Davalt (pictured) for questioning regarding the death of a man whose body was found inside his home Saturday afternoon.
Police were dispatched to the home in the 1300 block of East Fisher Street around 12:30 p.m. today after receiving a call from Escambia County Emergency Medical Services that someone had found Vincent Davalt, 74, deceased inside the house.
Lt. Gary Cutler said details on the suspected cause of death are not being released. An autopsy will be done to determine the exact cause of death.
Meanwhile, police need help in finding the victim’s grandson, Kurtlin Davalt, 33, also of the 1300 block of East Fisher Street. He may be driving a black 1995 Mercedes Benz station wagon with a luggage rack on top and a specialized FAMU license tag with the plate number M04SQ. Cutler said the vehicle is registered to Vincent Davalt.
This is the third homicide this year within city limits.
Anyone having information on the incident or on Kurtlin Davalt’s location is asked to contact Detective Jonathan Thacker at (850) 435-1975 or the Pensacola Police Department at 435-1900.
Covenant Hospice Offers Free Volunteer Workshops
April 11, 2010
Covenant Hospice is seeking individuals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end-of-life issues and in supporting the organization.
A volunteer workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 14 at the Jay Community Center located at 5259 Booker Lane in Jay. The workshop is free and open to the public. Food and drinks will be provided.
Patient and family support volunteer training will provide an overview of hospice care, including Covenant’s programs and services and the special roles that volunteers fill. This training prepares individuals to volunteer in a variety of ways. Volunteer choices include visiting and companionship for patients, supporting family members by offering emotional support and practical help, assisting with fund raising events, providing administrative support in a Covenant office, serving as an outreach Ambassador and much more.
No special background or experience is required to volunteer for Covenant, just a desire to make a difference. Time commitment is flexible and based on volunteer availability. Retired and working professionals are also needed to share their expertise and experience with patients and families. To register or to learn more, call Susanna Doyle at (850) 202-5939.
Covenant Hospice is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate services to patients and loved ones during times of life-limiting illnesses.