Locals Place In Azalea Trail Run
March 25, 2012
Several North Escambia area runners took part in the Azalea Trail Run Saturday in Mobile, including two runners with top 20 finishes.
Hugh Long, age 75 of Atmore, finished second in his age division. Three other area residents, Michelle Peebles of McDavid, Jo Nolin of Flomaton and Charlene Cunningham of Century were top 10 finishers in their divisions.
Here are North Escambia area finishers in the Azalea Trail Run, listed by overall finish place followed by division place:
Azalea Trail Run 2012 10K
114 — 19, Bell Keith, 28 M, Atmore, 42:30
472 — 10, Rice Bert W, 63 M, Atmore, 50:44
791 — 80, Weber Jason, 36 M, Atmore, 54:57
968 — 10, Peacock Wayne, 67 M, Cantonment, 57:01
1205 — 71, Turner Shannon, 32 F, Flomaton, 59:39
1277 — 117, Clarke Adam, 40 M, Cantonment, 1:00:25
1483 — 100, Mosley Ashley, 36 F, Atmore, 1:02:33
1510 — 2, Long Hugh D, 75 M, Atmore, 1:02:53
1577 — 111, White Amy, 36 F, Flomaton, 1:03:33
1698 — 14, Peacock Sharon, 59 F, Cantonment, 1:05:04
1786 — 130, Bell Dawn, 38 F, Atmore, 1:06:29
1858 — 138, Godwin Jolynn, 36 F, Atmore, 1:07:23
1863 — 134, Godwin Gordon, 37 M, Atmore, 1:07:28
1882 — 142, Ragan Tonya, 39 F, Atmore, 1:07:50
1903 — 122, Hughes Ashley, 28 F, Atmore, 1:08:24
1933 — 143, Lassitter Amanda, 34 F, Atmore, 1:08:56
Azalea Trail Run 2012 5K
204 — 16 Yoder Glendon L, 30 M, Atmore, 27:50
227 — 43 King Adrian D, 12 M, Century, 28:19
258 — 16 King Gene L, 39 M, Century, 28:53
278 — 7 Peebles Michelle, 41 F, McDavid, 29:18
447 — 16 McGill Brian, 52 M, Atmore, 31:57
476 — 28 Smith Katie, 31 F, Atmore, 32:25
509 — 31 Johnson Heather, 34 F, Atmore, 32:45
666 — 33 Nall Natalie N, 43 F, Atmore, 34:37
669 — 49 Heaton Betty J, 32 F, Atmore, 34:38
963 — 68 King Judy L, 39 F, Century, 38:12
1176 — 7 Nolin Jo, 62 F, Flomaton, 41:10
1339 — 121 Steele Kellie, 32 F, Flomaton, 44:33
1545 — 97 Venker Cecilia, 23 F, Atlanta, 49:25
1588 — 100 McGhee Sydney W, 23 F, Atmore, 50:32
1589 — 101 Black Jessica M, 23 F, Atmore, 50:32
1682 — 9 Cunningham Charlene R, 69 F, Century, 54:16
1877 — 47 Heaton Jae, 6 F, Atmore, 1:58:13
1878 — 65 Heaton Mark, 33 M, Atmore, 1:58:13
Arrest Made In Murder
March 25, 2012
An Escambia County man has been charged in connection with a drug-related murder Tuesday in Ensley.
Bryan Andrew Hines, 21, is charged with first degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Frederic Ortiz, age 26, off Highway 29 near I-10. Hines is being held on a $250,000 bond, according to the Escambia County Jail.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to Hayworth Avenue to a report of shots fired. When they arrived, Ortiz was found shot to death, lying in the middle of the street.
Pictured above: A man was shot and killed on Hayworth Street of Highway 29 Tuesday night. Photos by Bree Sison WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
What Is Your Church Doing For Easter?
March 25, 2012
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Helms, Goodman To Wed
March 25, 2012
Ms. Patricia Helms and the late Lavon Helms of Pace are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Tammy Helms, to Christopher Goodman, son of David Doheny Jr. of Gulf Breeze and Karen Rooker of Pinson, Ala.
Ms. Helms is a full time student of Pensacola State College pursuing a nursing career in Pace.
Mr. Goodman is a service technician for Auxiliary Power, Inc. of Pensacola.
A November 10, 2012, wedding is planned.
Scott Signs School Prayer Bill
March 24, 2012
Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed a controversial law cosponsored by Sen. Greg Evers that would allow student prayer at mandatory school events, prompting several groups opposed to the law to warn school districts against implementing it.
The measure signed by Scott would pave the way for local districts to approve policies allowing students to decide whether to have another student deliver an “inspirational message” at school events. Scott signed the bill without comment.
Supporters say the measure would simply reaffirm the right of Florida students under the First Amendment to proclaim their religious beliefs without fear of being restricted by government.
They said the country was in danger of becoming unmoored from the religious traditions that guide the nation.
“When we took school prayer … out of school, it’s clearly documented that school discipline — disciplinary cases went up, that we had a lot more school vandalism, that we had a lot more disrespect for schools, including the physical plant as well as school personnel, teachers and principals,” Rep. Charles Van Zant, a Keystone Heights Republican and House sponsor of the bill, said during a committee hearing in February.
But opponents of the bill said it would lead to potentially offensive messages and could ensnare school districts in costly lawsuits. While supporters are largely viewed as trying to open up a channel for student prayer, both sides in the debate agree it could also allow messages that include Holocaust denial, racially-charged speeches, uncomfortable beliefs of some fringe religions or endorsements of sex and drugs, among many other topics.
On Friday, the ACLU of Florida, the Anti-Defamation League and Americans United for the Separation of Church and State each separately issued warnings to local school districts that going ahead with an inspirational message policy could subject them to costly legal challenges.
“Legislators are clearly inviting Florida school boards to plunge into a legal swamp,” said the Rev. Barry Lynn, executive director of Americans United. “It’s wrong to subject students to coercive prayer and proselytizing. Our public schools should respect diversity, not undermine it.”
By The News Service of Florida
Two Men Arrested For Food Giant Robbery
March 24, 2012
Two men were arrested Friday for a December robbery at the Food Giant grocery store in Century.
Danielle Kapric Burt, age 26 of Century, and Derrick Antonio Cohen, age 23 of Pensacola, were each charged with felony robbery, felony larceny and battery. Both were released Friday from the Escambia County Jail on $21,000 bond.
On the morning of December 23, the manager of the Food Giant was getting into a vehicle with the daily bank deposit when he was struck from behind. The deposit, containing checks and an undisclosed amount of cash was snatched by a then unknown assailant who then ran behind the store, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office arrest report.
A manhunt with a Century Correctional Institute K-9 team followed, but no suspects were located.
Multiple witnesses were able to pin the robbery on Burt and place Cohen as the driver of a getaway car, which was parked a short distance away on Henry Street, according to an arrest report.
Pictured top: Deputies check a house on Henry Street in Century for a robbery suspect the morning of December 23. Pictured left insert: A Century Correctional Intitute K-9 team works to track the suspect on Henry Street. Pictured below: The manager of the Food Giant in Century was robbed outside the store in December. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Perfect Weekend Weather
March 24, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia are forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Thursday Night: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
- Saturday: Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%
Man Charged With Cutting Copper Wires From Power Poles
March 24, 2012
An Escambia County man was arrested after a copper-cutting crime spree early Friday morning.
A citizen reported watching as Michael Wade McConnell cut ground wires from a power pole. The citizen confronted him, gave chase and called the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office about 4 a.m.
Deputies discovered that copper ground wires from 25 separate power poles had been cut and removed from the Ferry Pass area. They also found McConnell was in possession of cutting tools and copper wiring.
McConnell was arrested and charged with 13 first degree felony counts of theft of copper with interruption of services and 13 counts of criminal mischief. McConnell’s total bond was set at $663,000.
Charges are pending in the remaining dozen incidents.
Poarch Creeks Announce $1.9 Million In Planned Giving
March 24, 2012
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians announced Friday that it is donating more than $1.9 million as part of its Planned Giving Campaign for 2012. The tribe’s donations will be dispersed throughout the year and will fund a wide variety of community services and projects. The almost $2 million in aid comes in addition to the $2 million in funds the Tribe is donating to Montgomery and Elmore County Schools in Alabama.
The tribe’s contributions will offset funding cuts in organizations as diverse as the Children’s First Foundation, Volunteers of America Southeast, the West Escambia County Humane Society, and the YMCA. Additionally, the Tribe will continue to fund services such as the Drug Task Force in Escambia and Elmore Counties and the Wetumpka Fire Department.
The tribe’s donations include:
- $350,000 to the Children’s First Foundation.
- $100,000 to the Alabama Department of Archives and History.
- $150,000 to the YMCA.
- $100,000 to the Escambia County Drug Task Force, and $100,000 to the Elmore County Drug Task Force.
- $100,000 to the Volunteers of America Southeast.
- $150,000 to the West Escambia County Humane Society.
“Part of being a good neighbor is helping out others in need,” said Tribal Chairman Buford L. Rolin. “Our State and its citizens have suffered a great deal during these tough economic times, and it is important to pitch in and make a difference where we can.”
Pictured top: The Atmore YMCA. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click toe enlarge.
Kenneth Ray Spivey
March 24, 2012
Kenneth Ray Spivey, age 71, passed on to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 22, 2012, at a local hospital. Mr. Spivey was a native and longtime resident of Pensacola and Molino. He was a pawnbroker at Carson’s Pawn Shop for more than 50 years. Mr. Spivey was a loving and devoted father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. He leaves a large circle of family and friends to cherish memories of his life.
Preceding him in death was his mother Margie Hopkins Spivey.
Survivors include his father Willis P. Spivey, Sr.; his siblings Willis P. Spivey, Jr., David B. Spivey and his wife Tracy, Barbara Lucent and her husband Dana; his children Ted, Randy and his wife Sandi, Teresa Milstead and her husband Eddie and Cameron Spivey; his grandchildren Kelly Rogers and her husband David, Jason, Brandon, Jamie and Tessa Moore, Amber, Heather and James Spivey; great grandchildren Hunter, Hannah, Chandler, Brayden and Bryson; numerous nieces and nephews and his lifelong best friend Jimmy Weaver.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 26, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment. Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Serving, as pallbearers will be Foye Perry, Jimmy Miller, Tommy Nall, Sambo Garrett, Gene Lewis, Donald Weaver and Wayne Watson.
The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel North-Cantonment from 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, 2012.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South, Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.