Century Library’s Summer Series For Kids And Teens Begins Today
June 5, 2012
The Century Branch Library’s Summer Reading Series begins today and continues through July 10. Events for kids and teens each Tuesday at noon during the month of June include:
June 5 — Music with Kathleen Gibson. She is an award winning family entertainer, song writer, author, producer and recording artist. She will share her special program, “Whoever You Are, Be a Star!! Dream Big!!”
June 12 — Magic with Dr. Gee & Daffodil the Clown. The zany performers will need the audience’s help as they perform fantastical magic acts and bring stories to life.
June 19 — Storytelling with Pat Nease. She will share some witty, wiley and wicked tales.
June 26 — Cartooning with Mike Artell. The award-winning cartoonist and illustrator will present an exciting time of cool and creepy facts about a variety of subjects. Mike gets the audience excited about reading, writing, drawing and creative thinking.
July 3 — No program.
July 10 — Drums with Mark Seymour. Explore the world of drums, drum styles and sounds.
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.
Penn State Recruit: Northview Chief Neiko Robinson’s Big Dreams
June 5, 2012
It’s a long way from Century, Florida, to University Park, Pennsylvania — just over 1,000 miles to be exact. And there’s a huge difference between the Northview Chiefs stadium and Beaver Stadium at The Pennsylvania State University, the second largest stadium in the western hemisphere and the fourth largest in the world with a record crowd of 110,753.
But everything Penn State Nittany Lions is all part of the big dreams of Neiko Robinson of Century, a rising senior at Northview who is working to make his dreams a reality.
The list of schools recruiting the 5-11, 170-pound safety was impressive with Penn State, Alabama, Florida State, the University of South Alabama, North Texas, Louisiana Tech and others paying him a visit or watching practices at Northview in Bratt.
When Penn State made an offer Friday, it didn’t take Robinson long to accept. Sunday night, he made the verbal commitment to the Nittany Lions on the phone with head coach Bill O’Brien — he’s the man that replaced legendary Hall of Fame coach Joe Paterno.
“It’s a good school,” Robinson said about Penn State. “They are building their program again to be what it used to be in the past. I like where the coaching staff is going. They want guys that can be game changers, and I think I can do that on the defensive side.”
To date, Robinson has not visited the Penn State campus. He is the first Penn State football scholarship recruit from Florida in more than a decade.
“I want to be part of that and be there for four years of winning,” he added.
Robinson is transferring from the nearby Flomaton Hurricanes, where was part of last season’s 11-2 team. He racked up 93 tackles and returned three interceptions for touchdowns last year for the ‘Canes.
The future Nittany Lion, however, is now a Northview Chief, looking forward to his first season on the field at Bratt and fulfilling another dream before heading to Penn State.
“I’m looking for the state championship,” Robinson said.
Tate High Class Of 2012 Graduates (With Complete List)
June 5, 2012
Almost 400 members of the Tate High School Class of 2012 graduated Monday afternoon at the Pensacola Civic Center.
Valedictorian for the Class of 2012 was Daniel Preston Pierce (pictured left) with a final GPA of 5.01. Salutatorian was Wendy Danielle Stradley (pictured right) with a final GPA of 4.95.
Graduates, with the top 10 percent denoted with an asterisk* below, were:
Hunter Derek Adams
Amy Joy Adcock
Krista Lynn Agnew
Heather Leigh Akin
Shiam Ament
Seth Nathaniel Ammons*
Mary Elizabeth Andre
Kassidy Jo Anthony*
Jessica Ann Archer
Martin Edward Atkins
Seth Elliott Attaway
Ashley Lynn Bailey
Adam Michael Baker
Amber Nicole Baker
Kimberly Nicole Baker
Jasmine Brianna Baldwin
Sarah Ann Barlow
Pamela Barrett Barnes
Jordyn Nicole Barrett
Raven Symone Benjamin
Sierra Lynn Bestgen*
Rebecca Ann Biggs
Nathaniel Robert Bishop
Colton Mitchell Black
Hunter Russell Black
Kaleigh Lauren Blackmon
Jared Christian Blakely
Maggie McKenzie Blanchard*
Skylar Suede Blanton
Jayson Gregory Bledsoe
Joseph Lansing Bleifus
Marissa Paige Boatner
Amanda Marie Bolden*
Devante Desean Bonham
Danielle Renee Boshart
Chelsea Elizabeth Bowling
Richard Cole Boyett
Anna Elizabeth Bracken
Katrina Elaine Bramblett
John Caleb Brausch
Austin Blake Brewton
Rylan Karl Bricker
Shirley Elaine Bridges
Emilee Lauren Bright
Austin Tyler Brown
Cody Joe Brown
Heather Alexandria Brown
Holly Shenae Brown
Kaitlyn Nicole Brown
Samantha Felicia Brown
William Anglo Brown
Joshua Phillips Browne
Josie Lynn Burkett
Kristopher Alan Burnham
Kimberly Natasha Burr
Morganne Anderlynne Butler
Benjamin Addis Byrd
Evan James Cafarella
Caleb Dewey Campbell
Kayla Shea Caperton
Joshua Alan Cappel
Morgan Paul Capps
Deborah Charlene Cardwell
Brittany Nicole Carr
Chase Whitman Carroll
Amber Marie Cashman
Tabetha Marie Champitto
Rhett Seth Chancellor
Nicholas Chase Childers
Katelyn Marie Clairain*
Katie Ann Clark
Marina Cecelia Cobbs
Gary Ray Coleman
Austin Ray Collins
Brooks Christian Comer*
Nathan Cole Commander*
Yancey Dewayne Cook
J’ean-Luther Matthew Cordell
Ginny Nicole Corley
Katie Jennaca Cotton
Cameron John Covington
Ashley Paige Cox
Megan Sharie Craft
Asia Chanee Cravens*
Emily Kailyn Creahan*
Maya Jane Crosby
Tiffany Marie Crowl
Alexandria Re-Anne Crutchfield
Ronald Max Crutchfield
Samuel Benedict Cruz
Brittany Cheyenne Culbertson
Tyler Christopher Curtis
Paul Hunter Darbyshire
Jazmin Marie De La Cruz
Daniel Sage De Sousa
Jacob Michael Dearrington
Taylor Anne Dent
Adam C Dimercurio
Robert Charles Ditto
Lauren Ashley Dixon
Olivia Patricia Dixon
Spencer R Doggette
Stephanie Eileen Doss*
Hayley Nicole Dubose
Jordan Rene’ Dubose
Taylor Katharyn Dunlap
Mary Rhaeanne Dwyer
Thomas Lee Dykes
Lauren Ashly Easterday
Tyler Jacob Eddins
Victoria Sophie Edge
Chase Ray Emerson
David Steven English
Jesse Robert Evans
Andrew Kent Fairbanks*
Robert Achilles Farsolas
Jessica Ann Feagin
Jared Matthew Felling
Amber Alexius Ferguson
David William Fitzpatrick
Patrick Allen Foote
Thomas Riley Ford
Elizabeth Marie Forman
Steven Kristopher Fortner
Brandon Connor Foster
Jarmon Avis Franklin
Joshua Dillon Franklin
Miranda Kelly Franklin
Rolando Armand Frias
Justin Lee Fuller
Katherine Leigh Fulton*
Alexandra Patricia Fuqua
Avery Veronica Gaal
Alena Camile Gainey
Nicole Marie Galletti
Marcie Leigh Ganey
Destiny Summer Gaudet
Morgan Ceann Geary
Bethany Caitlin Gehrdes
Megan Marie Gibbs
Thomas Jasper Gilliam
Chelsey Marie Gipson
Robert Kenneth Godfrey
Dillon Chase Godwin
Jake Tyler Godwin
Thomas Everett Godwin
Kara Leigh Goodwin
Donald H Goolsby
Courtney Anne Graves*
Molly Elizabeth Gray*
Kymberly Renee Greeson
Trenton Levi Grice
Alexander Jeffrey Groshong
Andrew John Gulsby
Gabe Holden Gunter
Jenna Leigh Gunter
Amber Michelle Hall
Matthew Wayne Hamilton
Tabatha Jean Hamilton
Mathew B Haney
Jeffrey Michael Hansford
Emily Madelyn Harris
Mariena Elaine Harris
Breanna Renee Harrison*
Ashley Nicole Harvey
Haley Jordan Harvey
Brianna Marie Haskell
Haley Dawn Hassell
Breanna Elise Headrick
Kaneasha Shonice Hedrick
Kendall James Hendry
Dedeann Rose Henke
Alexandria Nicole Henry
Zachery Scott Henry
Danielle Brice Hewitt
Daniel Jacob Hicks
Taylor Elissa Hillis
Cory Seth Maxwell Hinsch
Kelsey Elizabeth Holder
Aspen Courtney Hood
Ryan Nolan Hooper
Hayden Alan Horne
Erin Elizabeth House
Angela Gail Howard
Jessa-Lynn Howard
Keondre M Hull
Cody Tyler Hunter
Jacob Paul Hutcheon
Shaquanna Sha’Nay Hytower
Tanner Beauchamp Illian
Justin Jawaan Jackson
Kyle Matthew Jackson
Leon Jackson
Raveen Ashley Jackson
Austin Jolynn Janes
Jordan Danielle Jenkins
Laura Michelle Jennings
Amber Christine Johnson
James Robert Johnson
Jordan Benjamin Johnson
Kyle David Johnson
Wesley Hunter Johnson
Daniel Coy Johnston
Anna Danielle Jones
Jalyn Lee Jones
Kolby Taylor Jordan
Patrick David Karp*
Elizabeth Blanche Kasper
Samantha Midori Kelleher
James Edward Kelly
Shannon Rae Kelly
Shelton James Kersey
Branden Alexander Kidder
Glenda Lamduan Kimball
Crista Anne King*
Kayla Arlett King
Theresa Megan Kinley
Meghan Renee Klein*
Shawntanee Donyae Knolton
Cheyenne Desiree Lacoste
Matthew Blair Laird
Jacob Grady Lasky
Miranda Marie Lawrence
Kimberly Elizabeth Layne
Kyle Austin Livingston
Brooke Ellen Long
Dominick Anthony Lucci
Kristofer Douglas Lunsford
Jamie Marthann Mackey
Hagen Shane Mancuso*
Jackson Pierce Mann
Alden David Gutierrez Martinez
Jessica Ann Massey
Kelsy Reid Massicotte
Jeffrey Scott Massie
Jacob Kent May
Anthony Richard McAllister
Matthew Blake McArthur
Brandon Andrew McCaffery
John Wesley Lynn McDaniel*
Lacey Bryanna McDonald
Melanie Lorraine McDonald*
Aneicia Joneau McGee
Courtney Elizabeth McGee
Dustin Andrew McKay
Brianna Leigh McKendrick
Wynn Robinson McLaughlin
Heather Lanet McManaman
Taylor Elizabeth Meadows
Amanda Alzira Medeiros*
Hunter Ladon Medley
Kaitlyn Suzanne Melton
Crysta Marie Meredith
Diondre Marquis Miles
Jacob Alan Miller
Kamren Alex Millwood
Grace Adair Mingo*
Joshua Michael Miskimens
Paul Matthew Mitchell
Brook Sherie Mondello
Jack D Money
Melissa Brytanny Moore
Alexandria Renee Morris
Brandon Keith Morris*
Kyle Reid Morris
Parker Leigh Mozingo
Christopher D Murphy
James Edward Myhand
Amanda Elizabeth Nahkala
Cory Alan Neet
Matthew Allen Nestle
Holland Ray Netherton
Olivia Marie Newsome
Alexander Phan Nguyen
Taylor Lee Nichols
William Paul Nodhturft
Taylor Ann Norton
Zachary Jordan Nowling
Antonio Demetrius Odom
John Randolph Oglesby
Jonathan Olshaw
Heather Oosterhof
Paula Darlene Page
Jamonica Clarissa Paige
Cody Ryne Palmer
Matthew Charles Perez-Rex
Hannah Peterson
Mackenzie Ann Peterson
Bradley Owen Petroutson
Daniel Preston Pierce*
Thomas Walter Pierce*
William Mackabe Pistole
Dakota Wesley Pollock
Damon Larry Poole
Justin Tyler Potts
Brittany Elizabeth Prince*
Heather Dawn Przybyszewski
Austin Scott Quina
Madeline Radike
Clifford Reid Rainbolt
Shelly Lynn Reich
Ronni Leigh Renfrow
Miranda Nicole Richbourg
Colby Andrew Rigby
Randolph Hewell Rigby
Ashley Lynn Rinaudo
Benjamin Wayne Ritz
Denesha Antoinette Rivers
Allison Renea Roberts
Reese W Robitzsch
Courtney Renee Rodrigues
Hayleigh Michelle Rolin
Madison Chandler Roy
Mary Jo Ruth
Scott David Ryals
Cheyenne Ryan
Chelsea Marie Sanders
Heather Marie Schaff*
Dalton Steven Schoulte
Chasity Deann Schweikert
Benny R Segovia
Malcolm Howard Seibert
Caylee Elizabeth Serwack
Jordyn Rose Shafer
Brittany Jay Sheppard
Samantha Kaitlyn Shifflett*
Jesse W Shirley
Randi Leigh-Ann Silcox*
Brandon James Simmons
Thomas Edward Simmons
Courtney Ann Slay
Dalton Leon Smith*
Isabella Nicole Smith
Kathryn Diane Smith
Sydney Nicole Snelson
Christopher Adam Snyder*
Louis Anthony Soto
Isaac Andrew Stepherson
Eva Danielle Stevens
Joanna Noel Stevens
Marcus Brett Stone
Wendy Danielle Stradley*
Zachary John Supinski
David Chamil Sutton
Shelbey Amanda Taghon
Adrinanna Latrice Taylor
Evan Andrew Taylor
Tatiana M Teate
Megan Mallory Tharp
Lance Ashton Thirtyacre
Wade Daniel Thomas
Hunter Ryan Tisdale
Mitchell Thomas Todd*
William Marvin Trawick
Monica Sheree Trujillo
Rachael Maria Tucci
Austin Brian Tucker
Dyricka Tschryll Tucker
Katherine Khadeja Tucker
Trenton Aaron Turner
Kaitlyn Cecilia Uebelsteadt
India Knite Valdes
Alexis Jordan Vallet
Victoria Ann Veith
Laura Elizabeth Waren
Tremika Keyionshey Warner
Matthew Lamar Warren*
India Paige Washington
Andrew Charles Webster
Branda Erlene Welch
Shonteila Jannell West
William Vryce West
Jeremy Alexander Westergreen
Thomas E Westman
Danielle Lynne Wheeler
Aubre Morgan White
Jonathan Lewis White
Jordan Leigh White
Chloe Renee Whitfield
William Scott Whitlow
Jessica Lynn Wiggins
Desiree Tanishia Wilkins
Joseph Brett Williams
Joshua Caleb Williams
Nyana Ciara Williams
Chase Anthony Wilson
Jill Louise Wilson*
Monterial Anson Wilson
John Logan Wimberly
David Clifford Wingate
Allison Kaye Winstead
Leigh Alexandra Wisdom
Ainsley Taylor Xenos
MacKenzie Mae Yancey*
Braeden James Young
Escambia Deputy Runs Red Light, Hits Two Vehicles
June 5, 2012
Nine people received minor injuries in a three vehicle crash involving an Escambia County deputy Monday evening at the intersection of Cervantes and W streets.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Deputy Mark Eddins failed to stop for a red traffic signal. His marked cruiser was struck by a 2012 Dodge pickup. Eddins’ cruiser continued until it hit the front left fender of a 2001 Pontiac with six passengers.
All nine of the people involved in the accident received minor injuries and were transported to area hospitals. Total damage to all three vehicles was estimated at $25,000.
The FHP report on the accident did not indicate if Eddins was responding to a call or had the cruiser’s lights or siren activated. Charges are pending the completion of the Florida Highway Patrol’s investigation, the report states.
14-Year Old Driver Hits Pickup Pushed By Seven People
June 5, 2012
A 14-year old driver with no license is facing charges after hitting a pickup being pushed by seven people, including a Molino resident.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the seven people were pushing a 2000 Toyota in a yard in Santa Rosa County in an attempt to move it to another side of a residence in the dark. They pushed the pickup into an unlighted area of the roadway. With no lights on the vehicle, it could not be seen by approaching traffic, according to the FHP.
The pickup was struck by a 2007 Kia driven by 14-year old Lane Holland of Navarre.
Three of the seven people pushing the pickup — 20-year old Ryan Barton of Navarre, 20 year old Mazel Sievers of Hurlburt Field and 19-year old James Romero of Navarre — were injured. The four others pushing the pickup — 18-year old Troy Fletcher of Molino, 20-year old Robert Charles of Navarre, 19-year old Christopher Fraser of Hurlbert Field and 19-year old Vincent Simpson of Hurlbert Field — were not injured.
Simpson, who was outside the pickup but turning the steering wheel as it was pushed, was listed by the FHP as the driver. He was cited for obstructing the roadway.
The 14-year old, Lane Holland, was charged with no driver’s license. Holland’s passenger, 18-year old Jackqueline Holland, was charged with allowing an unauthorized person to drive.
Wahoos Walk Off With 3-2 Extra Inning Win
June 5, 2012
Pensacola first baseman Joel Guzman singled into center field to score shortstop Didi Gregorius from third in the 11th inning, while right fielder Josh Fellhauer recorded four hits, as the Blue Wahoos walked off with a 3-2 extra-inning victory over the Jacksonville Suns on Monday evening at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium.
The win snaps the Fish’s four-game losing streak and improves their record to 26-32 this year, while the Suns now own a 27-31 mark with the defeat. Despite the loss, Jacksonville still owns a 2-1 series lead over the Blue Wahoos.
Gregorius began the 11th with a single and advanced to second on Fellhauer’s base knock, his fourth of the contest, before both moved an extra base on a wild pitch to set the stage of Guzman. The 27-year-old subsequently bounced the 1-1 pitch up the middle into center field to send in Gregorius and start the celebration.
The Blue Wahoos also scored the game’s first runs of the contest with two tallies in the first frame. CF Ryan LaMarre led off with a double and went to third on Gregorius’ single, before both scored on a throwing error from Suns CF Donnie Webb to take the early advantage.
The Suns however drew the margin even in the fourth with the longball. 2B Paul Gran was hit by a pitch to start the frame, while 1B German Duran lifted the very next pitch over the left field wall for his third roundtripper of the year. Both teams then were held silent until Pensacola’s score in the 11th.
Neither starting pitcher, Suns RHP Bryan Evans and Blue Wahoos RHP Kyle Lotzkar received decisions despite solid outings from each. Lotzkar (7.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 10 SO) fanned a season-high ten batters and gave up just two runs on seven hits in seven frames, while Evans (6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 5 SO) gave up two unearned runs on six hits in six frames.
Pensacola relief pitchers Curtis Partch (3.0 IP, 1 H, 5 SO) and Justin Freeman (1.0 IP, 1 SO) combined to yield just one hit in the final four innings support of Lotzkar, with Freeman earning the win while Jacksonville reliever Corey Madden (2.2 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 2 SO) suffered the loss. Blue Wahoos hurlers combined for a season-high 16 punchouts in the contest.
Fellhauer’s (4-5) four hits matched a single-game career-high, with his last such contest coming on April 9, 2011, when he was with High-A Bakersfield. Gregorius (3-5, 2 R) was the only other Blue Wahoos batter with a multi-hit effort, while Suns SS Jeff Dominguez (2-5, 1 3B) collected two base knocks for his club.
Before and during the contest, the 4-A state champion Pensacola Catholic high school baseball team was honored on the field and on the dugout for their accomplishment. They received a standing ovation from the large crowd on hand.
Pensacola and Jacksonville are scheduled to square off again Tuesday evening for their fourth game of the series, with first pitch set for 7:00 pm. The Blue Wahoos are slated to give the ball to RHP Daniel Corcino, while LHP Graham Taylor is expected to get the nod for the Suns.
By Andrew Green
Pictured top: Joel Guzman’s walk off single in the 11th gave the Fish a 3-2 win Monday night. Photo by Chris Nelson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Man Charged With 65 Counts Of Child Porn
June 5, 2012
An Escambia County man arrested in March on child pornography charges has been arrested again.
Alan Lynsdale Hamilton, 48, was charged with one count of video voyeurism and 65 additional counts of child pornography.
During a followup investigation, several videos were discovered of various females in the restroom of his Sandy Creek Drive home and in what appears to be a motel restroom. Deputies said 65 images and videos were recovered in a forensic investigation of Hamilton’s computer which led to the child pornography charges.
Hamilton was booked into the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $162,500 on the child pornography charges and no bond on the video voyeurism charge.
Anyone having further information in this investigation is asked contact Investigator Zack Ward at the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9609.
Scott Defends Effort To Purge Voter Rolls
June 5, 2012
Gov. Rick Scott on Monday defended the state’s effort to remove potentially ineligible voters from the rolls.
“When you go out to vote you want to make sure that the other individuals that are voting have a right to vote. That’s what I care about,” Scott said during a stop for a business roundtable Monday morning in Quincy.
“If you’re a candidate, you want to make sure that the people who vote in your election are the people that have a right to vote. So my focus is in making sure that our state has fair elections, people that have a right to vote, vote, because I don’t want to disenfranchise anybody in their voting rights.”
Scott said the timing – just months before the election – was due to the state trying to get information from the federal Homeland Security agency that would make the list of potentially ineligible voters more complete. So far, the state has been unable to get access to that database.
“There’s no perfect time to do any of these things,” Scott said.
By The News Service of Florida
Flomaton Lions Club Being Reorganized, Meeting Tonight
June 5, 2012
The Atmore Lions Club is help to reorganize the Flomaton Lions Club. The club first met in 1934 but has not been active for about three years.
The Flomaton Lions Club will meet from 6:00 until 7:00 tonight at the Flomaton Community Center. Anyone interested in learning more about the Lions Club is invited to attend.
“Flomaton needs a civic organization like Lions. Please come and see if you are willing to better your community. Lions help with eye exam, glasses, diabetics, help provide scholarships to students. Lions do a lot for a community,” said Patty Helton Davis of the Atmore Lions Club.
Wendy’s Burglar Takes Just $1, Lands In Jail
June 4, 2012
An 18-year that burglarized a Wendy’s restaurant ended up taking just $1 from a charity collection before ending up behind bars.
Just after 2:00 a.m. Monday, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary at the Wendy’s restaurant at 2200 South Highway 29 in reference to a burglary. Witnesses reported seeing a white male running from the side of the building toward Kingsfield Road. Deputies surrounded the area, and a K-9 led them a residence in the 1600 block of Kingsfield Road.
As deputies approached the residence, a white male identified as Tyler James Speer, walked outside and told deputies that he was the person they wanted. Witnesses later positively identified Speer.
Speer spontaneously told deputies that the dollar bill in his pocket was from Wendy’s and he would give it back to them.
Investigators determined that Speer used the drive-thru window to enter the business and removed $1 from a charity collection box for the Dave Thomas Foundation. Speer told deputies that he took the dollar bill because he was thirsty.
Speer remained in the Escambia County Jail Monday afternoon with bond set at $1,250.