Century First Baptist Youth ‘Change’ Pastor
January 29, 2012
Members of the Century First Baptist Church recently collected change in jars labeled with college football teams. The heaviest team’s jar was named the winner, with Pastor David Boyd agreeing to wear the winning team’s clothing for a Sunday night.
The Florida Gators narrowly edged out the Alabama Crimson Tide, putting Boyd into a Gators’ sweatshirt.
About $60 in change — over 10 pounds of coins — was collected, with the proceeds benefiting a youth camp trip.
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Pictured: The Century First Baptist Church Youth Group with Pastor David Boyd (second adult from right in the back row) sporting a Florida Gators’ sweatshirt. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Scouts Hold Pinewood Derby
January 29, 2012
Scout Pack 430 held their annual Pinewood Derby Saturday morning at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Gerald David “Jerry” Boles
January 29, 2012
Gerald David “Jerry” Boles of Cantonment went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2012. He was a member of Gonzalez Baptist Church.
Gerald was preceded in death by his earthly father and mother, William J. and Willie Mae McCurley Boles.
Gerald was a loving brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his siblings — one sister, Gwendolyn A. (James) Paul; three brothers, William J. “Buddy” (Brenda) Boles, John S. (Becky) Boles and James T. Boles; his canine friend, Rebel; uncle and aunt, Gafford and Christine McCurdy; aunt, Juanetta Satathite, as well many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to his brother and caregiver, James Terry Boles and the nurses of Home Health Care for their devoted care throughout the years of his paralysis after the passing of his father and mother.
Gerald’s wishes were that his earthly body be cremated and a Memorial Service could be held at a later date.
Jerry will be remembered as quite the jokester.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is handling arrangements.
Miss Northview High Named Tonight, Winner Announced On Facebook
January 28, 2012
Miss Northview High School 2012 will be named tonight. NorthEscambia.com will announce the winner on two different Facebook pages:
https://www.facebook.com/NorthEscambia (Like the page for updates)
https://www.facebook.com/northescambiaWilliam (Send a friend request)
NorthEscambia.com will have the new Miss Northview High School and all the photos here Sunday morning.
Pictured top: Participants in this year’s Miss Northview High School 2012 are: (front, L-R) Charleigh McPherson, Danielle Scott, Courtney Weaver, Lauren McCall, Katelynne Calloway, Logan Wainwright, Melissa Moretz, (middle row) Cheyanne Garnett, Morgan Digmon, Ashley Mooney, Ariel Holland, Ashley Cunningham, Erica Wiggins, Brittany Thompson, Tiffani Pritchett, (back row) Misty Doran, Ali Martin, Hannah Gibson, Rebekah Sepulveda, Anna Fischer, Abby Odom, Kendal Cobb, Ashlynn McCall, Morgan Ward. Front: Miss NHS 2011 Haley Simpson. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
One On One With Sen. John McCain: Mitt Romney And North Escamiba
January 28, 2012
In 2008, Arizona Sen. John McCain was the Republican presidential nominee, edging out Mitt Romney to face off against Democrat Barack Obama. Now, McCain’s on the campaign trail singing Romney’s praises.
Friday afternoon, McCain took the time for a one-on-one phone interview with NorthEscambia.com.
“Mitt Romney has the experience in the public and private sector to be the next president and lead this country,” McCain said. “With a win in the Florida primary, he will have the wind at his back and the momentum needed to win.”
McCain said Romney is the best chance that Republicans have of beating Obama. And once in the White House, “he knows how to work with Democrats across the aisle,” the Arizona senator said, to accomplish the Romney agenda.
As for a Romney running mate — McCain said he’s looking toward Florida’s own Marco Rubio because “he’s top tier and has the experience”.
McCain said a Romney administration would be a good thing for areas like North Escambia. There is an answer, he said, to the financial ills like unemployment and business failures in North Escambia.
“We need to give businesses large and small the kind of certainty about the future that they need to invest and light a fire in your communities,” he said. “But that’s not happening now. They never know when the next regulation is coming down from Washington.”
“It’s the same with the smalls cities and towns; there’s too much regulation,” McCain said.
McCain said he feels a special bond with Escambia County where he and other McCain family members attended flight training in Pensacola.
“National security and defense spending is very important,” McCain said, turning back from reminiscing about Escambia County to the campaign at hand. “And Mitt Romney understands that national security is important in this community.”
Sunny Weekend Forecast
January 28, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southeast between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 56.
- Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 71.
- Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 52.
- Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 67.
Early Voting Ends Today
January 28, 2012
Saturday is the last day for early voting in advance of the January 31 Presidential Primary Election, according to Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford. Times for early voting are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Voters may choose any one of the four early voting locations:
- Supervisor of Elections Main Office, 213 Palafox Place, Second Floor
- Supervisor of Elections Annex, 292 Muscogee Road, Cantonment
- Tryon Branch Library, 1200 Langley Avenue
- Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway
On Election Day, Tuesday, January 31, the polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. Voters must present a valid photo and signature ID and must vote at their home precinct on Election Day.
Century Correctional Inmate Convicted Of Murdering Another CCI Inmate
January 28, 2012
A Century Correctional Institution inmate was found guilty Friday of the 2010 murder of another inmate at the facility.
An Escambia County jury convicted John Scaife after a two-day trial of manslaughter and battery upon a prison detainee.
On December 22, 2010, Scaife engaged in a brief verbal argument with fellow Century Correctional Institution inmate Donald Bart. Scaife then struck Bart once in the face, causing Bart to fall backwards and hit his head on the concrete floor. Three days later, Bart became unresponsive and subsequently died on December 26 due to bleeding within his brain and swelling of his brain. It was determined that Donald Bart had several nasal fractures as well as a fracture to the lower rear portion of his skull, and that these injuries were all a result of Scaife’s actions on December 22, according to testimony.
Scaife faces a sentence of up to 40 years in state prison as a habitual felony offender when he is sentenced by Judge Joel Boles on March 15.
Scaife was serving a 12 year sentence from Polk County for a 2001 conviction on charges of burglary, grand theft auto and fleeing/eluding law enforcement. According to the Florida Department of Corrections, he has been in and out of prison since 1979 for a list of offenses that include burglary, robbery, aggravated battery, sexual battery and petty theft.
Bart was sentenced in 2009 in St. Lucie County to eight years for arson, torturing animals and burglary, and a five year sentence for a 2008 St. Lucie County conviction on marijuana charges.
Cantonment Company Cuts The Ribbon On Expansion, 15 New Jobs
January 28, 2012
A Cantonment based manufacturing company held a ribbon cutting Friday for a new facility that will mean 15 new higher-wage jobs.
Custom Control Solutions is adding a second location at 9165 Roe Street.
“CCS made their mark on the industrial world with their premier solutions at a lower price,” said Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll at the ribbon cutting event. “Custom Control Solutions has had a 40% annual growth rate in advance manufacturing process, and this kind of growth will continue to succeed.”
Headquartered at 1520 Power Boulevard in Cantonment, CCS designs and builds analyzer systems, industrial control systems, instrument cabinets and system integration services. One of the company’s largest and most competitive markets is “building industrial equipment buildings.
Currently, CCS outsources the fabrication of these buildings, but through this project – a $520,000 community investment — the company plans to construct them at its new facility in Pensacola.
“The growth of Custom Control Solutions is directly related to the professionalism of the team members and solutions that we constantly provide to our current, previous and future customers,” said Glen Miller, vice president of production for Custom Control Solutions.
The company’s headquarters will remain in Cantonment. CCS presently has 20 employees, but the expansion will create 15 jobs with annual salaries averaging $39,616.
Pictured top: The ribbon is cut Friday morning as Cantonment-based Custom Control Solutions expands into a new location in Pensacola. Pictured inset: Florida Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll speaks at the ribbon cutting. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Mike Whitehead Running For Escambia Tax Collector
January 28, 2012
Former Escambia County Commissioner Mike Whitehead prefiled Friday to run for Escambia County Tax Collector.
Whitehead will run as a Republican for the seat that has been held by Democrat Janet Holley since 1998.
“I look forward to working to improve access and efficiency in this department,” he said.
Whitehead was elected three times to the Escambia County Commission — 1992, 1996 and 2004. He ran unsuccessfully for county commission in 1988 and 2008, and had an unsuccessful bid for Clerk of the Court in 2000.