Slight Rain Chance Tonight
June 19, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Isolated showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 92. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming east.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. East wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. East wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.
Century Man Charged With Drug Possession, Battery On Deputy
June 19, 2012
A Century man is facing multiple charges including drug possession and battery on a police officer after an incident Friday night in Century.
Escambia County deputies reported that they were on patrol near Pond Street and Jefferson Avenue when they observed several black males sitting around a table at the edge of the road. When deputies made contact with the men, they noticed a small baggie of marijuana on the ground. They obtained consent from the men for a pat-down search.
As deputies were searching 42-year old John Calvin Carter, they located what was believed to be narcotics in Carter’s sock. He was ordered to turn around and place his hands behind his back, but Carter instead shoved a deputy in the chest, knocking him to the ground. Carter then ran east on Pond Street, according to an arrest report.
Deputies gave chase and observed Carter remove the item from sock and drop it as he ran. When deputies caught up with Carter, he “reached into his pocket with his left hand as though he was attempting to remove something else that I believed to be a weapon”, the deputy wrote in the arrest report. Another deputy gave Carter numerous orders to remove his hands from his pocket before firing his taser at Carter.
After Carter hit the ground, deputies attempted to take him into custody but he continued to try to get to his pocket, the report states. Deputies tased him a second time and took him into custody.
The item Carter allegedly dropped was determined to be crack cocaine, according to the arrest report.
Carter was booked into the Escambia County Jail on charges of possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence. He was later released from jail on a $7,500 bond.
Century Approves $871 Installation Of Device To ‘Recycle’ Electricity
June 19, 2012
The Town of Century is moving forward with the installation of an energy savings box that a salesperson promised would save the town money on electric bills by “recycling and reusing” electricity.
Two weeks ago, the town voted to purchase the device, and Monday night the town council approved spending $871 for Paul Patrick Electric of Milton to install the “Peak Energy Saver”.
Don Statam of Peak Energy Technology told the council that the Peak Energy Saver would save the town about $300 per month if installed at a water tower that serves the Century Correctional Institution.
The “power factor correction unit” works by storing electricity in capacitors until it is needed for the excess starting load created by electric motors.
The town will pay $750 up front for the device for a 90 day trial period. If the town is satisfied that the Peak Energy Saver actually saves money, the town will pay an additional $750 to complete the $1,500 purchase price. In the event the town is not happy within the 90 day period, Statam said the company will provide a full refund, minus installation costs.
“That electricity just goes back out the wire,” Statam said two weeks ago as he demonstrated a Peak Energy Saver for the Century Town Council. “They (the power company) just sells it to you over and over again….Gulf Power themselves capture it to use again.”
Picture top: Don Statam of Peak Energy Technology demonstrates a “Peak Energy Saver 200″ for the Century Town Council on June 4. Pictured inset: A closeup of the device. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Summer Reading Program Continues Today At Century Library
June 19, 2012
The Summer Reading Series for kids and teens at the Century Branch Library will continue today.
Today’s noon program will feature storytelling with Pat Nease and some of her “witty, wiley and wicked tales”.
The Century Branch Library also offers a preschool story time each Tuesday in June at 10:30 a.m. for children birth to five-years old.
For more information, call the library at (850) 256-6217.
Pictured above: Children enjoy storyteller Pat Nease at the Century Branch Library last year. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Molino Park 5th Grade Awards
June 19, 2012
Award days were recently held at Molino Park Elementary School.
The following awards were presented to fifth grade students at Molino Park:
For Pre-K to first grade awards, click here for a previous story.
For second to fourth grade awards, click here for a previous story.
Sons of the American Revolution for Citizenship
- Braden Garrett
- Deanna Gulsby
- TarynJanes
- Keegun Johnson
- Meredith Morgan
- Austin Smith
Cox Hero Award
- Crystalyn Daly
Student of the Year
- Savannah Hart
Shining Star
- Dalton Brown
Highest AR Points
- Hannah McGahan
Ann Vidak Award for highest GPA
- Jenna Hassebrock
Michael Pierce Award
- Sierra Slay
Most Improved Math
- Deanna Gulsby
Most Improved Overall
- Raven Childers
Perfect Attendance
- Cade Allen
- Joseph Kidd
- Tori Herrington
- Morgan Lathan
- Chase O’Connor
- Ryan Sconiers
- July Solchenberger
- Travis Sutton
- Nicholas Venable
Straight A Honor Roll
- Jenna Hassebrock
- Meredith Morgan
- KyrhaShisk
- Austin Smith
A/B Honor Roll
- Cade Allen
- Kennedy Bellard
- Dalton Brown
- Nikoal Creamer
- Hannah Ellis
- Kendall Enfinger
- Kaylin Glenn
- TarynJanes
- Keegun Johnson
- Morgan Lathan
- Aubree Love
- Hannah McGahan
- Chase O’Connor
- Chelsey Skidmore
- July Solchenberger
- Spencer St. Cyr
- Christian Taylor
- Hayley Walker
Good Citizenship
- Kennedy Bellard
- Marissa Skye Bullington
- Nickoal Creamer
- Crystalyn Daly
- Carson Daniels
- Hannah Ellis
- Faith Evans
- Emma Fennell
- Braden Garrett
- Kaylin Glenn
- Savannah Hart
- Jenna Hassebrock
- Tori Herrington
- TarynJanes
- Shelby Kizer
- Morgan Lathan
- Aubree Love
- ElyssaMcQuaid
- Meredith Morgan
- Chase O’Connor
- Kayla Phillips
- Claire Roberson
- Brandon Santos
- KyrhaShisk
- Chelsey Skidmore
- Austin Smith
- Courtney Smith
- Julie Stanton
- Spencer St. Cyr
- Christian Taylor
- Hayley Walker
Cantonment, Molino Fall In 6U World Series
June 19, 2012
The Cantonment 6U All Stars fell Monday night 21-4 to PARA (Pace) at the Tee Ball World Series at Gospel Projects in Milton. With a 3-2 record in tournament play, the Cantonment 6U All Stars came away third overall in the tournament.
Also Monday night, Crestview defeated the Molino 6U All Stars 39-28 in the consolation bracket.
Pictured above and below: The Cantonment 6U All Stars Monday night in Milton. The team is coached by (L-R, top) Travis Peacock, Luke Hassell, Harry Green Jr., and head coach Robert Bodiford. Photos by Katie Mayo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sylvia Alberta “MeMaw” Williams
June 19, 2012
Sylvia Alberta “MeMaw” Williams, age 92 of Molino, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012.
Sylvia was a native of Grafton, WV, and resided in the Pensacola area for 57 years and was a faithful member of Bellview Baptist Church for over 40 years. She was the owner/operator of Sylvia’s Beauty Salon on Avery Street for 25 years. After moving to the Molino area she found her a new church home at First Baptist Church of Cantonment. She was also a member of the Myrtle Grove Chapter 302 Order of the Eastern Star where she served in numerous offices including Worthy Matron and State Grand Instructor, and was a 40 year member of the Mayfair Homemakers Club. Sylvia loved life and watching her was a lesson in how to love. She loved to laugh and cherished her family and her Lord. What a tremendous blessing to have been able to have such an incredible women in our lives.
Preceding Sylvia (or “Ms Go” as she was affectionately know as) are her husband of 47 years, Adolph F. “Bill” Williams, parents, Charles and Dona Lucas, brothers, Percy, Francis “Tubby” and Frederick Lucus, and sisters, Maudie Dunnigan, Margurite “Geet” Nickelson, Sarah “Kitty” Sinclair, Elizabeth “Libby” Keener and Mary Jane Lucas.
Survivors include her daughters, Norma Marchant (Ricky) and Debbie Gilmore (Ronnie); grandchildren, William H. Marchant (Christie), Kory L. Marchant, Killi Marchant, Lucas Gilmore and Jacob Gilmore (Carla); eight great grandchildren; a very special nephew, Robert “Bob” Bolliger; a very special niece, friend and high school locker mate, Helen Lucas Thorn; numerous other nephews, nieces and cousins; and special friends, Barbara Sapp, Sonja Thompson, Frances Jordon, and Sylvia’s heaven sent friend and caregiver, Tammy Reid Hodge.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 20, 2012, from 5-7 p.m. at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2012, at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Pallbearers will be William “Billy” Marchant, Kory Marchant, Lucas Gilmore, Jacob Gilmore, Terry Gray and Greg Creel.
Thanks to all our friends and family for their tremendous support, and a special thank you to Covenant Hospice at West Florida Hospital for their respect and compassion they showed our mother.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Covenant Hospice Inpatient and Pallative Care Center at West Florida Hospital or to First Baptist Church of Cantonment Pre-School Building Fund.
Suspect Named In Shooting Of Two On Davis Highway
June 19, 2012
Two people are hospitalized in serious condition after being shot while sitting in a vehicle on Davis Highway Monday afternoon.
The incident happened about 4 p.m. in the 220 block of North Davis Highway, according to Pensacola Police Department Capt. David Alexander. After a male and female were shot, the injured female drove the pair to a local hospital for treatment.
Vernon Stewart Polk has been named by Pensacola Police as a suspect in the shootings. He is 6-foot, 2-inches tall, about 155 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. He is wanted for attempted murder, aggravated battery and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone that knows where to find Polk is asked to call the Pensacola Police Department at (850) 435-1900.
Man Shot Monday Evening In Escambia County
June 19, 2012
A man was shot just after 6:30 Monday night at the Oakwood Terrace Apartments on Truman Avenue.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said the 37-year old man was shot while he was on the apartment complex’s basketball court. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. Further details surrounding the shooting have not been released.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP (7867) or the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Residents Invited To Brickyard Road Improvement Public Meeting
June 19, 2012
The Florida Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Thursday regarding proposed improvements to Brickyard Road over an unnamed branch.
The project involves replacing an existing bridge on Brickyard Road, repaving the approaches, new guardrail, minor drainage improvements, sodding and placement of new pavement markings. The project is approximately 700 feet in length with construction scheduled to begin in the summer of 2014. During construction, the roadway will be closed and traffic diverted. Additional right-of-way will be required for the bridge and roadway improvements.
The public meeting will be held Thursday from 5:30 until 6:30 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church at 6240 Highway 95A in Molino.
Representatives from FDOT will be available to explain the proposed improvements and answer questions.
Pictured: This graphic, provided by the project engineering firm, shows the location of a planned project on Brickyard Road, click to enlarge.