Ryan Bateman Rawlinson
July 28, 2012
Mr. Ryan Bateman Rawlinson, age 24 of Saraland, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at his home after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Rawlinson was a native of Opelika and a resident of Saraland for 10 years, coming from Atmore. He was affiliated with Century United Methodist Church in Century and is preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Patsy Rawlinson and Rosie Overstreet.
Mr. Rawlinson is survived by his father, Steven B. Rawlinson of Mobile; his mother, Sandra Diane Rawlinson (Steven Board) of Saraland; brothers, William Rawlinson of Kings Bay, GA, Sean Rawlinson and Steven Rawlinson of Saraland.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 28, 2012, at Flomaton Funeral Home Chapel from 6 -l 8 p.m.
Graveside services will be held on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Excel City Cemetery with Rev. Janet Lee officiating.
Boil Water Advisory For Some Central Water Works Customers
July 28, 2012
Central Water Works has issued a precautionary boil water notice for customers of Century and McDavid living in the areas of Bratt Road, Commalander Road, Cox Road, Holland Road and Roach Road due to a loss of pressure due to a water main break on Bratt Road at Canoe Creek.
This boil water notice has been rescinded. Read more…
(For an earlier story about the water problems, click here.)
Central Water Works released the following information:
What should I do?
As a precaution, we advise that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative, bottled water may be used. Residents are also advised to take precautions when bathing, especially immunocompromised individuals, infants or the elderly.
What happened? What is being done?
A loss in system pressure could cause back-siphonage of contaminants, such as E. coli bacteria, into the water system. Water containing E. coli bacteria can be considered safe for drinking and cooking after vigorously boiling the water. Disease symptoms caused by these bacteria may include diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and possibly jaundice, and any associated headache and fatigue. The EPA has set an enforceable drinking water standard for E. coli to reduce the risk of these adverse health effects. Under this standard all drinking water must be free of these bacteria.
The water main break has been repaired. The water system is currently collecting samples to determine if the presence of E. coli bacteria exists within the water system. This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until a bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink. The anticipated date for rescinding this notice is Monday, July 30, 2012
If you have any questions you may contact: Lisa Fuller at Central Water Works, Inc., 1101 Byrneville Road, Century, FL 32535. Phone number (850) 256-3849, email: centralwaterworks@gmail.com.
School Shopping? Here Are The Supply Lists You Need
July 28, 2012
School starts Monday, August 20 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Here are the school supply lists from each elementary school and middle school in Escambia County, plus the North Escambia area schools in Santa Rosa County.
(High schools typically do not have a general supply list. Students are advised of their supply needs in each class.)
North Escambia Area Schools:
- Bratt Elementary
- Byrneville Elementary
- Central School
- Chumuckla Elementary
- Jim Allen Elementary
- Molino Park Elementary
- Jay Elementary
- Ernest Ward Middle
- Ransom Middle
Complete Escambia County Lists:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
- Bellview Elementary
- Beulah Elementary
- Blue Angels Elementary
- Bratt Elementary
- Brentwood Elementary
- Byrneville Elementary
- Cook Elementary
- Cordova Park Elementary
- Ensley Elementary
- Ferry Pass Elementary
- Global Learning Academy
- Hellen Caro Elementary
- Holm Elementary
- Jim Allen Elementary
- Lincoln Park Elementary
- Lipscomb Elementary
- Longleaf Elementary
- McArthur Elementary
- McMillan Pre-K
- Molino Park Elementary
- Montclair Elementary
- Myrtle Grove Elementary
- Navy Point Elementary
- Oakcrest Elementary
- Pine Meadow Elementary
- Pleasant Grove Elementary
- Scenic Heights Elementary
- Semmes Elementary
- Sherwood Elementary
- Suter Elementary
- Warrington Elementary
- Weis Elementary
- West Pensacola Elementary
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
- Bailey Middle
- Bellview Middle
- Brown Barge Middle
- Ernest Ward Middle
- Ferry Pass Middle
- Ransom Middle
- Warrington Middle
- Woodham Middle
- Workman Middle
FHP: DUI Suspect Hit Her Own Mother Leaving Bar
July 28, 2012
The woman who hit a pedestrian in a DUI crash Wednesday night in Cantonment actually hit her own mother, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report released Friday.
The accident happened about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday on Highway 95A just north of Highway 29, near the Gee Willies convenience store.
When a FHP trooper arrived on the scene, he found 38-year old Melissa Diane Kettering of Crowndale Road seemingly intoxicated and extremely emotional, according to the report. She had, according to the FHP report, struck a pedestrian identified as her mother, Deborah Kettering.
Deborah Kettering told the FHP that she had gone to Mustangs, a nearby bar, with her daughter. Deborah Kettering said she wanted to leave, so she began walking toward home.
Meanwhile, Melissa Kettering told deputies that when she left the bar, she struck her mother with the left mirror of her vehicle.
The FHP reported that Melissa Kettering refused to finish all of the field sobriety exercises being administered by the trooper. She was placed under arrest for DUI and booked into the Escambia County Jail. She was later released on a $500 bond.
Debroah Kettering’s injuries were not considered serious.
Further details about the accident have not been released.
Pictured above and below: The driver of this Mercury struck a pedestrian — her own mother — on Highway 95A in Cantonment Wednesday night. Pictured inset: The driver was given a series of field sobriety tests. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
Today: Blood Drive Today In Molino
July 28, 2012
A blood drive will take place from 3-6:30 p.m. today at Fran’s Country Grill in Molino with Northwest Florida Blood Service’s Bloodmobile.
Federal Court: Man Sentenced For Lying On Bank Loan
July 28, 2012
An Escambia County, Ala., man was sentenced this week in federal court after admitting that he made a false statement on a bank loan application.
Brewton resident Jack Witherspoon Hines pleaded guilty in April to charges that he made a false statement pertaining to a bank loan in violation of federal law.
Before United States District Court Judge Kristi Dubose, Hines was sentenced to three years probation with no fine. A hearing will be held in January to determine how much restitution he owes the Bank of Brewton. He was also ordered to notify the county if his ability to pay restitution changes.
As part of his plea, Hines admitted that he pledged shares of stock as collateral for a loan from the Bank of Brewton when he had already pledged the same stock for a loan from another bank, which maintained the original stock certificate. In so doing, Hines falsely represented that the stock had been pledged as collateral only for the Bank of Brewton loan, according to United States Attorney Kenyen Brown.
Hines faced up to five years imprisonment, plus a fine of $250,000. The case was investigated by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
Youth Football Registrations Today For NWE, Cantonment, Flomaton
July 28, 2012
Youth football registrations will continue today for Northwest Escambia, Cantonment and Flomaton.
Northwest Escambia Youth Football
Northwest Escambia Youth Football registration will be held this morning at the Ernest Ward football field from 10 a.m. until noon. For more information, call (850) 281-5146.
Cantonment Youth Football
Cantonment Youth Football registration will be held this morning at the ballpark from 10 a.m. until noon. Registration will continue August 11.
Cost is $40 for all ages.
Flomaton Youth Football and Cheerleading
Flomaton Youth Football and Cheerleading sign-ups will be held this morning at Hurricane Park from 9 until 11 a.m.
Signups will continue August 4. The fee is $50 for the first child and $45 for each additional sibling.
If the child has never played Flomaton Youth Football before, a birth certificate is required. Birth certificates are not required for cheerleaders.
A Hero’s Welcome: Hundreds Welcome Wounded Marine Home (With Photo Gallery)
July 28, 2012
A local Marine was given a hero’s homecoming Friday morning in Pensacola.
Lance Cpl. Joseph Daniel Palmer, along with his wife Becky and his two young children, arrived at Pensacola Aviation just after 11:00 this morning to a large crowd of well wishers, many dressed in patriotic clothing and waving American flags.
“I wasn’t expecting this many people to be here,” Palmer said as he addressed the crowd. “It’s awesome to see that I’m coming home to a community that actually cares.”
“It lifts my spirit, and I know it probably lifts my wife’s spirit as well. All I can say, really, is thank you for your support,” the 26-year old Marine said. “Stay in the fight. Because there’s still Marines over there doing the same thing I was doing and going to come back the same way I come back. Keep them in your prayers. If you see them on the street, don’t hesitate to come say hello.”
“It’s just a blessing. We feel very, very blessed…to be able to come home,” he said, looking at his wife Becky and choking back tears. “Just thank y’all.”
For a photo gallery, click here.
Dignitaries including Congressman Jeff Miller, Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward, Santa Rosa Commissioner Don Salter and Milton Mayor Guy Thompson were on hand to welcome Palmer and his family back to the area. After the ceremony, a motorcade led by law enforcement at the Patriot Guard traveled to a newly renovated home for the Palmers at the Whiting Pines military housing in Milton. The first three months of rent at the home will be paid by the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Foundation.
Palmer suffered extensive combat related injuries in Afghanistan. His right leg was amputated below the knee, and he endured more than a year of medical rehabilitation in North Carolina.
Palmer is a 2004 graduate of Central High School. He joined the Marines in October 2008 and was deployed to Afghanistan in January 2010. He has several relatives in the North Escambia area, including his sister.
Pictured: Lance Cpl. Joseph Daniel Palmer and his family returned home to Pensacola just after 11:00 Friday morning. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge. Photos include reader submitted photos from WEAR 3, Shaun Moye, Kristi Smith and P.C. Wu.
Photos: Storms Clouds Roll
July 28, 2012
NorthEscambia.com received numerous reader-submitted photos of rather unique cloud formations moving across the area Friday evening. Click any of the images on this page to enlarge. Reader submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Six Busted In Undercover Prostitution Sting
July 28, 2012
Six women were arrested Friday during an undercover prostitution sting by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
The women were picked up by Sheriff’s investigators that normally work desk jobs but were out Friday as part of the operation designed to put more deputies on the streets.
Arrested on prostitution charges were:
- Dana Lynn Douglas, 48
- Tina Pauline Rahn, 42
- Shana Marie Ulmer, 40
- Megan Christina Brown, 23
- Sondra Elaine Thomas, 46
- Jessica Tera Tipton, 24
Ulmer was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, and Tipton was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting.
All six remained in the Escambia County Jail Friday night with bond set from $500 to $1,500.
