Week One: Prep Football District Standings
September 3, 2012
There are winners and losers after week one of high school football in Florida, but none of the area teams opened their regular season with a district game.
In the Rural District 1-1A, three teams picked up non-district wins, while Freeport recorded a loss to Fort Walton. In District 1-6A, Escambia, Milton and Washington added one to the loss column. Tate, Pine Forest and Pensacola all had their season openers canceled due to Hurricane Isaac’s impact on competing teams. In District 1-5A, Arnold and Rutherford both had losses.
Here’s a look at last week’s results and this Friday night’s schedule:
Smokies Topple Pensacola Wahoos 7-3 In 15 Innings
September 3, 2012
Tennessee shortstop Junior Lake blasted a three-run homer as part of a four run fifteenth inning and drove home a total of four runs as the Smokies defeated the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 7-3 on Sunday afternoon in the longest game in the short history of Pensacola Bayfront Stadium.
The victory pushed the Smokies to a 36-33 record in the second half of the year, while the defeated dropped Pensacola to an even 34-34 mark since the league’s midpoint of the season. The game set team records for duration by innings played (15) and game time (4:48). The two clubs also combined for 25 hits and 27 runners left on base.
During the contest, the Cincinnati Reds announced they expect to promote Blue Wahoos LHP Tony Cingrani to the Major Leagues on Tuesday. Cingrani, who is expected to be promoted along with former RHP Pedro Villarreal on that day, would become the sixth Blue Wahoos alum to be promoted to the Big Leagues this year.
After both clubs were held scoreless through the first five extra frames, Tennessee power ahead with their big four-run frame. 2B Logan Watkins began the rally with a single and then took second on a sacrifice bunt, while 1B Justin Bour was intentionally walked to bring up Lake, who drove the 2-0 pitch over the left field wall to push the Smokies ahead 6-3. Tennessee added another insurance run in the frame after CF Rubi Silva tripled and was brought home on an RBI groundout.
Entering the seventh down 3-1, the Blue Wahoos forced extra innings by plating two tallies in the bottom of the frame. RF Josh Fellhauer singled before CF Bryson Smith sent Fellhauer in with a run-scoring triple to right-center field. Smith would subsequently score on an RBI double by 1B Beau Mills down the right field line.
Tennessee plated single scores in the first, sixth and seventh innings, with Watkins driving home two of those three runs. The second baseman lined a run-scoring double to left-center in the first and later recorded a second RBI with his sacrifice fly to right. The Smokies broke a 1-1 tie in the sixth when Lake lifted a sacrifice fly to center.
The Blue Wahoos answered Tennessee’s first tally with a score of their own in the first. Smith rached on a single and then advanced to a second on a wild pitch, before he came plateward on a run-scoring double by Beau Mills down the first base line.
LF Donald Lutz (2-6, 1 BB) joined Mills (2-7, 2 2B, 2 RBI), Fellhauer (2-5, 1 R, 2 BB) and Smith (3-5, 2 R, 1 3B, 1 RBI) to record multi-hit efforts for Pensacola in the loss, while five Smokies hitters totaled two or more base knocks. 3B Matt Cerda (3-7, 1 R, 1 RBI) led Tennessee with three hits, in addition to two-hit games from Watkins (2-6, 1 R, 1 2B, 2 RBI) and Silva (2-7, 1 R, 1 3B) , along with C Mike Brenly (2-5, 2 BB) and LF Jae-Hoon Ha (2-6, 1 R).
The Smokies and Blue Wahoos combined to use 12 pitchers, including starters, with Tennessee LHP Casey Harman (4.0 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 SO) earning the victory to improve to1-4 in 2012. Pensacola RHP Michael Griffin (2.0 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 2 BB) suffered the loss to fall to 1-1. Relievers Chris Manno (0.1 IP), Curtis Partch (2.0 IP, 1 H, 2 SO), Justin Freeman (2.0 IP, 1 H) and Wilkin De La Rosa (1.0 IP, 1 BB) together fired 5.1 shutout frames in relief.
During the contest a woman in a dog costume ran onto the field and took 2B Brodie Greene’s hat off between innings, before being caught by stadium security and escorted away. Though appearing random, it was actually a planned stunt to help raise money for a local individual with cancer. To find out more information, please contact Shelley Yates at SYates@BlueWahoos.com.
The two teams will face off in the final game of the inaugural 2012 season at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium, with first pitch scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Blue Wahoos RHP Mark Serrano (7-4, 3.49) is scheduled to get the start, with the Smokies planning to give the nod to LHP Austin Kirk (1-0, 3.57).
By Andrew Green
Pictured: Beau Mills recorded two hits and drove home two runs Sunday afternoon. Photo by Chris Nelson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Seeks Committee, Board Volunteers
September 3, 2012
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers for the Escambia County Human Services Appropriations Committee, the Pensacola-Escambia Development Commission and the Escambia County Value Adjustment Board.
The Escambia County Human Services Appropriations Committee’s duties are to concurrently review agency funding requests to Escambia County and the City of Pensacola, to make funding recommendations individually to both bodies in accordance with policy and procedure agreements with each. No members of the Committee shall be a member or employee of, or serve on any board of, any of the requesting agencies reviewed by the Committee. Committee members serve a three-year term of office.
The Pensacola-Escambia Development Commission was established through Florida law. The Commission’s duties are to actively seek new industry for the area and promote expansion of existing industries. The Commission is also responsible for promoting and developing industrial parks and promoting tourism and convention activities for the Escambia County area. Commission members serve a two-year term of office and a financial disclosure is required.
The Escambia County Value Adjustment Board was established in accordance with Florida Statutes. The Value Adjustment Board provides for the hearing of all petitions, complaints, appeals and disputes concerning taxable assessment of properties. Board membership shall consist of two Commissioners, one of whom shall be elected chairman; one citizen appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), two members of the District School Board, as elected from the membership of that body; and one citizen appointed by the School Board. The citizen Board members must own homesteaded property in Escambia County, cannot be a member or employee of any taxing authority and cannot be a person that represents property owners in any administrative or judicial review of property taxes. Board members serve a one-year term of office.
Persons interested in serving on any of the boards should contact Judy Witterstaeter, County Administration at (850) 595-4916 to submit your resume. All resumes must be submitted no later than Wednesday, September 5.
Richard Howard Hathaway, Sr.
September 3, 2012
Richard Howard Hathaway, Sr., 55, passed away suddenly at this home on August 30, 2012. Rick was born on January 20, 1957, in Bartow, FL, to Howard “Red” Hathaway and Mary Ann Hathaway.
Rick was proceeded in death by his father, Howard “Red” Hathaway.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Hathaway; his mother, Mary Ann Hathaway; five children, Mike Hathaway, Rick Hathaway Jr., Lorra Hathaway, Colt Hathaway and Sabrina Smith; and six grandchildren.
Rick was a graduate of Tate High School Class of 1975 and was a Navy Veteran. He will be missed by his large family and friends.
A memorial service was held Monday, September 3, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Mark Torrez, pastor of Cottage Hill Baptist Church, officiating.
No Serious Injuries When Camper, Truck Roll Down Embankment On I-65
September 2, 2012
Two people escaped serious injuries when a truck and camper trailer rolled down an embankment Sunday on I-65.
The driver of a GMC pickup apparently lost control, ran off the roadway and overturned down a 30-foot embankment near the 63 mile marker — about halfway between the Atmore and Flomaton exits. The driver and the only occupant were transported to Atmore Community Hospital with minor injuries. The camper was completely destroyed.
The accident is under investigation by the Alabama State Troopers. The Barnett Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department also responded to the crash.
Pictured: There were no serious injuries in this rollover accident on I-65 Sunday. Photos by Davis Messmer for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century To Cut Allowable Fence Heights To Cut Crime
September 2, 2012
The Town of Century will consider an ordinance Tuesday night to cut back the height allowed for privacy fences in the town — partially in an attempt to cut back on crime.
Century Mayor Freddie McCall said he wants the town council to consider adopting the same fence ordinance already in place for residents in unincorporated Escambia County. McCall said four Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies have asked him to consider the ordinance because it would be a “great help to them fighting crime”.
McCall said at a recent Century Town Council meeting when a resident has a high, solid privacy fence in front of their home “they are hiding something”.
The mayor said Escambia County’s fence ordinance limits the height of a solid fence in front of a residence to three feet and a chain link to a four foot height. Escambia’s ordinance allows for a fence to be up to six feet high along the side and rear yard of a residence. To view Escambia County’s fence ordinance, click here.
The Century council is set to consider the fence ordinance during their regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Pictured: The Century Town Council. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Voting Ends Monday: Farmer’s Market In The Running For America’s Favorite
September 2, 2012
A Cantonment farmer’s market is in the running to be named one of America’s Favorite Farmer’s Markets, and your final chance to vote is Monday.
The Market at St. Monica’s is one of the contestants in the 2012 competition hosted by the American Farmland Trust. Winners will be featured on the food website Epicurious.com and will be honored at local celebrations with a prize package.
Market shoppers can cast their vote in support of their region’s farmers, community and market. To vote for The Market at St. Monica’s, click here and select the market. After voting, American Farmland Trust will solicit a donation to protect American farmland, but donations are not required to vote.
The Market at St. Monica’s is open on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 8 a.m. until noon with a variety of locally grown produce and other merchandise at St. Monica’s Episcopal Church at 699 County Road 95-A South in Cantonment.
The market will be open again September 15.
Pictured: Scenes from a recent Market at St. Monica’s. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Gardening: Fall Veggies Are Cool To Grow In North Escambia Area
September 2, 2012
In Northwest Florida, vegetable lovers can enjoy harvests from their backyard gardens throughout the year. However, to ensure a productive and enjoyable vegetable garden, you must understand and abide by planting times.
In general, vegetable crops can be grouped into warm-season and cool-season varieties. Warm-season crops do not grow well at temperatures below 50 degrees F and are killed by frost. Cool-season crops are those that grow at lower temperatures, are not injured by light frost, but can’t take the heat.
In late summer and early fall, North Florida gardeners experience a unique opportunity. You can still plant another round of warm-season crops and/or start your cool-season vegetables.
Planting of warm-season vegetables gets to be more critical with the fall garden because we have an end point—frost and freezes. When planted too late, plants will grow, but may not provide enough of a harvest to make the effort worthwhile. Examples are peppers, eggplants and tomatoes. These vegetables can easily take up to two months from transplanting to producing the first fruit. All the time, the fall is getting shorter in day length and cooler in temperatures. That’s really tough on “warm-loving,” full-sun plants.
Since timing is so important with the fall crop, choose warm-season crops that will produce well within a short time. Look for fast-maturing and determinant or bush-type cultivars to ensure a good yield before frost.
Crops to plant outdoors in August include bush and lima beans, cauliflower, collards, cucumbers, onions, southern peas, peppers, squash, tomato and turnips.
In September, you can set out beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, endive, kale, kohlrabi, mustard and radish.
The cooler temperatures of October are better for planting Chinese cabbage, lettuce and spinach.
To find specific recommendations on when to plant vegetables in Florida, read the UF/IFAS “Vegetable Gardening Guide”. It’s online at edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vh021
The leafy crops excel in the fall. Some of the more popular leafy crops are Swiss chard, collards, spinach, mustard, turnip greens and lettuce. Endive, escarole, kale, arugula and the greens of mesclun mix also do very well during the cooler months.
Garden lettuces can be divided into three classes based on habit of growth – leaf or loose-leaf types, semi-heading types (such as butterhead and romaine) and heading or crisp-head types.
Crisp-head lettuces, such as the iceberg types available in supermarkets, are more of a challenge to grow here, so its recommend you stay with the leaf and semi-heading varieties. Other than generally avoiding the heading types, feel free to try just about any variety that strikes your fancy.
Leaf lettuces are the most decorative and least-demanding. They also are among the most heat-tolerant lettuces. This type of lettuce grows in a loose rosette of foliage, and the leaves can be smooth or crinkled, pointed, lobed, curled or ruffled. Foliage color runs from deep ruby red to dark green to pale greenish yellow, with just about every combination in between.
Collards will withstand wide ranges of temperatures if properly conditioned. They may be direct seeded and or plants can be transplanted. Collards may be harvested by cutting the whole plant or by “cropping” individual leaves.
Onions are generally grown from sets or plants. Sets and plants will require about six to eight weeks to reach eating size. Bulbing onions will not be ready to harvest until spring.
Radishes are fast growers and fun for the kids. Many are ready to harvest 25 to 30 days after planting.
So take the leap and “fall” into vegetable gardening.
Theresa Friday is the Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for Santa Rosa County
Bowling Tournament Aims To ‘Strike Out’ Homelessness
September 2, 2012
An upcoming bowling tournament will help the homeless.
The EscaRosa Coalition On the Homeless will present the “Strike Out Homelessness” Bowling Tournament fundraiser from 1 to 5 p.m on Saturday, September 8 at the Deluna Lanes Bowling Center, 590 E Nine Mile Road. Registration is $25 per bowler or $125 for a five person team. Registration includes bowling and shoe rental, hors d’oeuvres, and a chance to win prizes.
Proceeds from the event will go to the EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless to benefit local homeless men, women and children with unmet emergency services such as housing, transportation, utilities, food, clothing and health care.
Registration forms are available at the EscaRosa Coalition On the Homeless at 2601 West Strong Street in Pensacola or at the ECOH Santa Rosa location at the United Way of Santa Rosa County, 6479-A Caroline Street in Milton.
For more information, email serene.keiek@ecoh.org.
Margie Ard
September 2, 2012
Margie Ard left this life peacefully to receive her new body and crown on Thursday, August 30, 2012. She was born October 31, 1931, to Annie Mae and Clarence Luker, in Walnut Hill, where she lived and attended school. In 1950 she married her husband of 54 years, Osey E. Ard, and she was his pride-and-joy bride until he preceded her in death April 2005.
“Momma” lived the life of a queen, she said. She lived at home in her own home on weekends with her granddaughter, Jenny (Gerald) Wooten and with her daughter, Barbara/Bobbie (Gil) Richards during the week. She was pampered by her family like royalty! She often visited her daughter, Faye (Lance) Lee in Tallahassee spending COUNTLESS visits — and having the “the time of her life” with Aaron and Cassie! She was one loved lady, and we do mean LADY! After a massive stroke two years ago, she resided at Consulate Health Care on Airport Boulevard. She was affectionately known as “Granny” to the staff, nurses and CNAs there and was their “prized patient” – their SWEETEST patient ever! A special thanks to Phelicia, Jolene, Beth and Lisa for your years of care for her and for Hospice – I CANNOT express my gratefulness enough to Barbara, Kellie, the Chaplains and volunteers…you are all gifts from God! We thank you and bless you all in Jesus’ Name for a work well done.
Margie is survived by her daughters, Barbara Ard (Gil) Richards and Faye Ard (Lance) Lee and her “adopted” daughter, Susan (Terry) Bryan; grandchildren, Jennifer (Gerald) Wooten, Lynn (Scott) Mulholland, Julie (Corey) Floyd, Aaron (Sarena) Lee and Cassie Lee, soon to be Mrs. Michael Califano; great-grandchildren, Corbin Floyd, Kaylee Wooten, Brooklyn Floyd, Mason Mulholland, Cole Wooten and Jackson Mulholland. She is also survived by three her brothers, Wilbur (Carolyn) Luker, Don(Betsy) Luker, Wayne (Catherine) Luker and a host of special nieces, nephews, great-neices and great-nephews! She was a cut-up and so very loved — how we will all miss her humor.
Viewing services will be held Sunday, September 2nd, from 2-4pm at Faith Chapel South. A special “Going Home Service” will be held on Monday, September 3rd , at 10 am (visitation) and 11am service at First Pentecostal Church, at the intersection of “W” Street and Marcus Point Blvd. with Reverends Brian Kinsey and Paul H. Welch officiating. Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Gil Richards, Lance Lee, Aaron Lee, Gerald Wooten, Corey Floyd and Scott Mulholland.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Parkway, is in charge of arrangements. Mama, aka: “Gran” because you were truly GRAND (and jokingly called yourself the “Old Grand” to the great-grands!) You left behind your namesake little Marge, to carry your name on…you will forever be a part of our hearts and lives D-A-I-L-Y until we can all be together again. From Bobbie: Thank you for the greatest honor on earth – caring for you and giving you the HONOR you truly deserved and earned! Enjoy that new body and crown which so often spoke of. I can’t wait to kick-up our heels together on those streets of gold. Hug Daddy for us all!