Escambia County Students Of The Month Named
October 8, 2012
Students of the month for September have been named in Escambia County. The awards are presented monthly to two or three students from participating schools.
The following students were named from participating North Escambia area schools:
- Bratt: Da’Merion Findley, third grade; Amber Whitehurst, kindergarten.
- Jim Allen : Ravyn Sierra Brown, fifth grade; Jacob Paul Leger, fifth grade.
- Molino Park : Gabriel Gregory Hamm, fifth grade; Kayla Marie Mckillion, fifth grade.
- Ernest Ward : Zachary Scott Hilton, sixth grade; Clayton Chandler Findley, seventh grade; Trenton Dewayne Martin, eighth grade.
- Ransom : David Wayne Oglesby, eighth grade; Linda Dianne Bryant, eighth grade.
- Northview : Ashton Brooke Gibbs, 12th grade; Justin Lance Halteman, 12th grade.
- Pine Forest : Thomas Claude Bacon, 12th grade; Pine Forest : Annie Leah Shank, 12th grade.
- Tate: Taylor West; Logan Thirtyacre.
Here is the complete list from across Escambia County from participating schools:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
- Bellview : Tytiona Marie Brown, fifth grade; Sac’ve’on Lawon Rogers, kindergarten.
- Beulah : Sydney Grace Englehart, fifth grade; Johnathan Donald Jacques, fifth grade.
- Blue Angels : Quarmaun Jakar Middleton, fifth grade; Kaylen Diem Khanh Bui, fifth grade.
- Bratt: Da’Merion Findley, third grade; Amber Whitehurst, kindergarten.
- Cordova Park : Zaniah K Heath, fifth grade; Quinjayvious Demonta Smith, fifth grade.
- Ensley : Lafaye Di Angela Grandison, first grade; Makayla Alexis Benjamin, second grade.
- Ferry Pass : Terrence Robert Darga, fifth grade; Kiplin Elizabeth Smith, fifth grade.
- Hellen Caro : Aidan Joshua Sherrill, fifth grade; Victoria Grace Long, fourth grade.
- Jim Allen : Ravyn Sierra Brown, fifth grade; Jacob Paul Leger, fifth grade.
- Lipscomb : Allana Marie Davis, first grade.
- McArthur : Amiyah Jai Green, fifth grade; Kyndal Julia Milsted, fifth grade.
- Molino Park : Gabriel Gregory Hamm, fifth grade; Kayla Marie Mckillion, fifth grade.
- Myrtle Grove : Lito Lee Cabuyao, fifth grade; Raven Mae Brown, fifth grade.
- Navy Point : Talan Hunter Knight, first grade; Kimora Dominique Swift, kindergarten.
- Pleasant Grove : Matthew William Halloran, kindergarten; Isaiah Joseph Tyree, kindergarten.
- Semmes : Jacob Ryan Elliott, fifth grade; Ja’cobie Ta’lacy Mcqueen, fifth grade.
- Suter : Armoni Giavanna May, fifth grade.
- Weis : Da’drick Devine Warren, pre-kindergarten; Ja’niah Janeise Bonner, pre-kindergarten.
- West Pensacola : Aubrey Rain Sanderson, kindergarten; Anthony Thomas Smith, kindergarten.
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
- Bailey : Abigail Butts, sixth grade; Hunter Lombardozzi; Zuniga Marisol .
- Bellview : Terrace Vidaja Golston, eighth grade; Aaron Joseph Dean, eighth grade.
- Brown Barge : Priscilla Alden Deng, sixth grade; Wesley James Delware, sixth grade.
- Ernest Ward : Zachary Scott Hilton, sixth grade; Clayton Chandler Findley, seventh grade; Trenton Dewayne Martin, eighth grade.
- Ransom : David Wayne Oglesby, eighth grade; Linda Dianne Bryant, eighth grade.
- Warrington : Brookelyn Sallie Mcneal, sixth grade; Christopher Lindsay Colvin, seventh grade.
- Woodham : Denali Elisabeth Netzer, sixth grade; Sarah Marie Cooper, eighth grade; Workman : Cordeiro Edward Moye, eighth grade.
HIGH SCHOOLS
- Northview : Ashton Brooke Gibbs, 12th grade; Justin Lance Halteman, 12th grade.
- Pine Forest : Thomas Claude Bacon, 12th grade; Pine Forest : Annie Leah Shank, 12th grade.
- Tate: Taylor West; Logan Thirtyacre.
ACADEMIES, SPECIAL CENTERS
- George Stone Vocational: Shakeirra Alicia Freeman, third grade.
- Escambia Westgate : Cameron James Green, sixth grade; Cody Shawn Contreras, 12th grade; Chelsea Brienne Carreola, 12th grade; Hannah Brooke Schneider, kindergarten; James Holden Mcclean, third grade; Raydecia Paradise Fields, eighth grade.
- Beulah Academy : Malcolm Donnell Rivers, sixth grade; Kamryn Alexis Mcginty, eighth grade.
- Pats Center : Colleen Doherty, fifth grade; Turner Friday, fifth grade; Audrey Mahon, eighth grade; Thien-An Uc, seventh grade.
Pictured top: Ernest Ward Middle School students of the month for September: Clayton Findley, seventh grade; Trenton Martin, eighth grade; and Zachary Hilton, sixth grade. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Firefighters Respond To Vehicle, Brush Fire On Highway 29
October 7, 2012
Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire and a resulting small brush fire on Highway 29 just north of Molino Sunday afternoon. There were no injuries reported. The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the fires. Reader submitted photo by Kari Doyle, click to enlarge.
Fall Like: Sunny Day, About 50 Sunday Night
October 7, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Century Man Arrested Yet Again, Ordered Held Without Bond
October 7, 2012
A Century man with a lengthy arrest history was arrested again Friday morning, but this time he will remain behind bars.
Ronald Berlan Newton, 51, was charged with felony stalking — his third arrest in the past month.
Friday afternoon, Judge Gary Bergosh granted a request by the State Attorney’s Office to revoke Newton’s bond and hold him until a further court order is issued.
Newton was released from state prison on April 2 after serving a 22 month sentence for aggravated stalking, stalking and violation of an injunction against repeated violence charges. On September 12, Newton was released from jail on a $25,000 bond after allegedly attacking his brother with a steak knife.
While out on bond, Newton was arrested again for aggravated stalking one of the same victims from the 2009 case that sent him to prison.
In the latest case that landed Newton behind bars Friday morning, the victim reported that she found a Whitney Houston CD case on the windshield on her vehicle. Inside, she found $50 in cash along with a torn piece of paper with the name “Ronald Newton-Marcy Project”. The victim has a domestic violence injunction that stipulates Newton must stay at least 100 feet away from her vehicle. According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Newton’s fingerprints were on the CD case.
His arrests since 2007, according to court records, included a long list of charges that were dropped or dismissed including aggravated assault, criminal mischief, battery, lewd and lascivious behavior victim under 18, indecent exposure, disorderly conduct and contempt of court.
Portion Of Nine Mile Road To Be Closed This Week
October 7, 2012
Nine Mile Road will close late this week at the railroad crossing just east of Highway 29.
Nine Mile Road will be closed at the CSX railroad between Old Palafox and Chemstrand Road from 8 p.m. Friday, October 12 through 7 a.m. Monday, October 15. East and westbound traffic will be detoured using Chemstrand Road, East Ten Mile Road and Highway 29.
The work is part of a Nine Mile Road resurfacing project between Pine Cone Drive and the Escambia River Bridge. Panhandle Grading and Paving began work on the 8.4 mile project in June. Improvements include resurfacing the roadway, Americans with Disabilities Act and sidewalk upgrades, guardrail and safety improvements, minor drainage improvements and bridge joint repair.
Results And Photos: Third Annual Chief Challenge 5K Run/Walk
October 7, 2012
Over 100 runners and walkers took part in the third annual Chief Challenge 5K Saturday morning at Northview High School.
The overall fastest male for the second straight year was Northview’s Isaac McGahan with a time of 19:44. The fastest overall female runner was middle school student Savanna Brown from Jay at 23:39. There were 107 finishers in Saturday’s event, which was sponsored by Atmore Pepsi, Lee Veterinary Clinic, EREC, Living Water Fire Protection, Century Care Center, House of Prayer, Scott’s Pharmacy and Northescambia.com.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Chief Challenge 5K results were as follows:
Elementary Female
- Shelby Rice, Bratt
- Audrey Goetter, Walnut Hill Christian
Elementary Male
- Brandon Sheldt, Molino Park
- Ronnie Plenkers, Molino Park
- Keaton Brown, Bratt
Middle School Female
- Savanna Brown, Jay
- Victoria Amerson, Ernest Ward
- Lydia Smith, Ernest Ward
- Lexi Baggett, Ernest Ward
- Cailee Wilburn, Ernest Ward
- Ellie Amerson, Ernest Ward
Middle School Male
- Heath Sheldt, Ernest Ward
- Patton Goetter, Walnut Hill Christian
- Adrian King, Ernest Ward
- Aaron Dees, Ernest Ward
- Dawson Brown, Ernest Ward
- Logan Calloway, Ernest Ward
High School Female
- Georgia Goetter, Northview
- Natalie Goetter, Homeschool
- Zacarra Davis, Northview
- Ashley Joiner, Northview
- Jazzlyn Franklin, Northview
- Moriah McGahan, Northview
High School Male
- Isaac McGahan, Northview
- Joe Funk, Washington
- Trey Johnson, Northview
- Josh Borelli, Northview
- Dakota Craft, Northview
- Zach Calloway, Northview
Adult Female (Ages 18-29)
- Angela Thompson
- Brandy, White
- Amy Greshman
Adult Male (Ages 18-29)
- Aaron Thompson
- Jeffery Huber
- Thaddeus Jones
Adult Female (Ages 30-39)
- Kristy Gibson
- Melissa Ward
- Emily Tullis
Adult Male (Ages 30-39)
- Eric Johnson
- Chris Brown
- Kevin McGhee
Adul Female Master(Ages 40-55)
- Michelle Peebles
- Dale Ash
- Regina Hare
Adult Male Master(Ages 40-55)
- Alan Ash
- Keith Peebles & Ricky Hart
- Greg McGahan
Grandmaster Male (Ages 56+)
- Glenn Goetter
For a photo gallery, click here.
Other event supporters were Mr. & Mrs. Sharpless, Jay Sharpless, First National Bank, Audio Plus, Dr. G. West Dentistry, Photos by Mandie, Cash 4 Cans, Thirdreport.com, Mr. & Mrs. Borelli, Empowerment Tabernacle Christian Center, Christine Franklin, Eye Candy Photography, Vicki Godwin, Marion Cooper, Walnut Hill Fire Department and Officer Ronnie Gill. Northview supporters were the school’s cheerleaders, cross country, drum line, FBLA, FFA, NJROTC, volleyball, Mrs. Welch, Ms. Cathy and Ms. Kim.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Several Injured In Multiple Saturday Wrecks
October 7, 2012
Three different accidents in the North Escambia area on Saturday sent several people to area hospitals.
There were no serious injuries in an accident about 4:55 Saturday afternoon at Old Chemstrand Road and Highway 29. Three people were reported to be injured in the crash.
One person was injured and transported to Jay Hospital following a single vehicle crash Saturday afternoon on Highway 29 near Whirlpool Road.
And one person was injured in a single vehicle rollover accident Saturday night on Jacks Branch Road. The accident happened about 9:20 p.m. just north of Perdido Lake Road. The adult male driver of a Pontiac Grand Prix apparently lost control and overturned; his vehicle came to rest upright. He was trapped in the vehicle for a brief period while first responders worked to free him. He was airlifted by LifeFlight to a Pensacola hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
All of the accidents were investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further details have not been released.
Pictured top and inset: One person was injured in this single vehicle rollover accident on Jacks Branch Road Saturday night. NorthEscambia.com photo by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge. Pictured below: An accident just before 5 p.m. Saturday at Old Chemstrand Road and Highway 29 in Gonzalez. Reader submitted photo by Emily Gudell for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Teen Arrested For Pointing Laser At LifeFlight Helicopter
October 7, 2012
An Escambia County teen was arrested after he allegedly pointed a laser light at a landing LifeFlight helicopter.
Nicholas Padilla, 14, was charged with public order crimes – pointing a laser at a driver or pilot, a third degree felony.
Escambia Count Sheriff’s deputies working an attempted suicide were waiting for Lifeflight to land and transport the attempted suicide victim when the Lifelight crew informed them that they would have to abort their landing and circle the area due to someone pointing a laser at the helicopter. Once they were able to land safely, a member of the flight crew and a firefighter questioned neighbors about the laser and where it originated. The crew member was able to locate Padilla and the fire department stayed with him until deputies could arrive.
Deputies said Padilla admitted to pointing the laser at the helicopters and apologized for his actions.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Tate Freshmen Take Third In Volleyball Tourney
October 7, 2012
Thousands Attend Jay Peanut Festival
October 7, 2012
The annual Jay Peanut Festival attracted thousands to the Gabbert Farm Saturday and Sunday.
For more than 20 years, The Jay Peanut Festival at the Gabbert Farm has been a fall tradition on the Gulf Coast, showcasing the history, agriculture, food and fun of Santa Rosa County. What started as a chance for local kids and farmers to show off their best of the season has become an annual event covering 15 acres and drawing about 70,000 people to the Gabbert farm over two days.
The event included tours of the 1930s Farm Museum, food booths, dozens of arts and crafts vendors, pony rides, games and fun. The Jay Peanut Festival was also a chance to try all varieties of peanuts – boiled, green, fried, candied and more.