Friday Night Football Finals
October 5, 2013
Here are football final scores from around the are tonight:
- Northview 26, Jay 0 [Read more...]
- Niceville 28, Tate 6 [Read more...]
- West Florida 47, Panama City Bay 6
- Pace 23, Pine Forest 20 OT
- Washington 14, Milton 6
- Catholic 45, Mosley 28
- Escambia 35, PHS 14
- Navarre 34, Fort Walton Beach 7
- Baker 56, Freeport 14
- Navarre 34, FWB 7
- South Walton 45, Chipley 38
- Sweet Water 55, Flomaton 13
- Thomasville 50, Escambia County 8
- WS Neal 46, Excel 8
- TR Miller 47, Cottage Hill 0
- Escambia Academy 50, Pike Liberal 8
Leaders, Students Celebrate National Manufacturing Day
October 5, 2013
In honor of National Manufacturing Day, the Greater Pensacola Chamber hosted a breakfast at the General Electric (GE) renewable energy wind manufacturing plant to recognize the manufacturing industry within our local economy.
The recently formed Northwest Florida Manufacturers Council also coordinated an opportunity for local students, including a group from Northview High School, to visit a variety of manufacturing plants in Northwest Florida to introduce to them the wide range of manufacturers in our area, as well as the types of careers and opportunities that are available.
The students visited Ascend Performance Materials, Gulf Power Company’s Plant Crist, General Electric, Marianna Airmotive, and International Paper in Escambia County and Santa Rosa County’s Taminco.
“Greater Pensacola provides an outstanding physical infrastructure to support advanced manufacturers,” said Gary Huston, chairman of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. “With more than 850 traditional and advanced technology manufacturing companies and more than 14,000 employees who currently work in the industry, Northwest Florida has the transportation infrastructure, educational institutions and skilled workforce needed to support diverse manufacturing projects.”
National Manufacturing Day addresses common misconceptions by giving those in the industry an opportunity to open their doors and show what manufacturing is — and what it isn’t. The manufacturing industry in Northwest Florida Economy generates $985 million annually in total earnings and indirectly adds an additional 17,000+ jobs to the local economy. It also has a higher economic impact per job generated than any other industry supercluster in our region.
“Northwest Florida offers a manufacturing job for every education level, from high-school graduates to those with industry-related certifications,” said Scott Luth, the chamber’s Senior Vice President for Economic Development. “Our high schools have developed career academies that are designed to teach students the critical skills they need in order to enter the manufacturing field and, together with our educational institutions, will help jobseekers earn industry certifications that make them immediately employable.”
Niceville Gets Past Tate
October 5, 2013
It was senior night and Tate was looking to upset favored Niceville in their first game of district play Friday night, but Niceville had other plans. And in the end, the Eagles flew awa with a 28-6 win.
Tate was the first to get the ball, but Niceville intercepted Tate’s pass on the Aggies’ 38-yard line. Niceville later score a touchdown on a 9-yard run. Tate had opportunities to score in the first half, once with the ball on Niceville’s 1-yard line, but only was able to get a 23-yard field goal from Dylan Mancuso. The score at the half was Tate 3, Niceville 7. So far this season, the Eagles had earned at least a 28 point advantage by the half.
Niceville received the ball to begin the second half. They didn’t take long before they scored again. They scored on a 9-yard quarterback keeper with 9:46 left in the third to make the score Tate 3, Niceville 21. Tate had another opportunity in third quarter, deep in Niceville’s territory but only were able to get three points on a Mancuso 27-yard field goal. Niceville scored again in the fourth quarter on a 75-yard pass play to make the score Tate 6. Niceville 28.
After the game, Tate Coach Ronnie Douglas said “We had 3 opportunities to score but we didn’t take advantage of that. He said he was “pleased with the way the defense held them (Niceville). We have to put this game behind us and get ready for next week’s game against Washington”.
“We had 3 opportunities to score but we didn’t take advantage of that,” Tate Coach Ronnie Douglas said, adding that he was “pleased with the way the defense held them. We have to put this game behind us and get ready for next week’s game against Washington”.
Tate is now 4-2 for the year and 0-1 in district play. Tate will play Washington next week at Washington High School at 7:30 p.m.
For more action photos and select Senior Night photos, click here.
Pictured top: Coach Ronnie Douglas leads his Tate Aggies onto the field Friday night at Pete Gindl Stadium. Pictured: Tate takes on the Eagles of Niceville. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kaileigh Blackmon, click to enlarge.
Karen Fizzles Out; Expected Impact Now ‘Minimal’
October 5, 2013
Karen has all but fizzled out today downgraded to a tropical depression with winds down to 40 mph. The tropical storm watch that was in effect for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties has been dropped.
After a beautiful sunny Saturday, Sunday is expected to bring a few clouds from the remnants of Karen — expected to approach Escambia and Santa Rosa counties as just a tropical depression. Most areas will receive only up to an inch or two of rain, and the chance of severe weather is extremely small. Winds will gust to tropical storm strength only along the immediate coast, with 10-15 mph winds and gusts up to 20 mph forecast in the North Escambia area.
Complete details are in the graphics above and below, click to enlarge.
Kathy L. Godwin
October 5, 2013
Mrs. Kathy L. Godwin, age 55 of Flomaton,passed away Thursday, October 3, 2013, in a Pensacola health care facility.
Mrs. Godwin was a native and life long resident of the Brewton area. She was a member of the Flomaton High School class of 1977, and she worked as the Lunchroom Manager at McCall School. She was a member of Friendship Free Will Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Godwin was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmie Hayward Wilson and Christine Dewberry Wilson.
She is survived by her husband, Mr. Lendle Godwin of Flomaton; two daughters, Kristy (Greg) Barlow of Flomaton, and Amanda (Dax) Selario of Bridgeport, WV; one sister, Samantha Kay (Paul) Howell of Flomaton; three grandchildren, Darcy, Zoe & Gabbie Selario; special nephew, Ethan Howell; and numerous friends.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 5, 2013, from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home, with Rev. Michael Henderson and Rev. Rusty Burnham officiating.
Interment was in Beulah Cemetery.
Karen Postpones, Cancels Events; Others Wait And See
October 5, 2013
Tropical Storm Karen has canceled or postponed several events across the area, while others are taking a wait and see approach.
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Canceled or Postponed:
- Palafox Market – canceled this weekend, will return October 12.
- Barktoberfest — canceled this weekend, rescheduled for October 26 in Seville Square
- Santa Rosa Island Triathlon – canceled.
- Gonzalez Fall Festival — postponed. Festival moved to Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
- Destin Seafood Festival – canceled.
- Healthy Start Baby Shower — postponed until October 26.
- Ascend Performance Materials (formerly Solutia/Monsanto/Chemstrand) has cancelled the 60th anniversary celebration that was planned for Saturday in Saturday.
- Pensacola State College HS Baseball Tourney -canceled. Tate, Catholic, Mosley, Escambia, Gulf Breeze, Washington and Pine Forest and Escambia high schools were participating.
Still Planned:
- Barrineau Park Music Night — Still planned for Friday, doors open at 5 p.m. for food; music begins at 6:30 inside the Barrineau Park Community Center.
- Jay Peanut Festival – still planned for Saturday and Sunday.
- Market at Saint Monica’s — If Karen looks like more of a rain event, the Market at Saint Monica’s will be open indoors Saturday, but it will be canceled for a more severe threat.
- Northwest Escambia at Excel -AND- Baker vs. Flomaton — still planned, with football games beginning earlier. Freshmen 9:00; Sophomores 10:30; Juniors 12:00; Seniors 2:00. All players must arrive one hour before game time.
- Bayfest in Mobile — still planned.
Mary Ethel Wyatt
October 5, 2013
Mrs. Mary Ethel Wyatt, age 95, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2013, at her Jay residence.
Mrs. Wyatt was born in Escambia County, Ala. She had been a resident of Dixonville, Fla., since 1938, coming from North Brewton. She was a homemaker and was a member of McLellan Church of Christ, and the Eastern Star. Mrs. Wyatt was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. James T. Wyatt, and a daughter, Shirley White.
She is survived by a son, Fred (Pat) Wyatt of Huntsville, AL; four grandchildren, Rusty (Tricia) Wade of Flower Mound, TX, Bill (Teresa) Wade of Newnan, GA, Mima (Jack) Floyd of Jay, and Brian (Patricia) Wyatt of Oakridge, TN; five great-grandchildren, Kathleen Wade, and Jessica Wade, both of Flower Mound, TX, Morgan Floyd, and Mallory Floyd, both of Jay and McCarron Wyatt of Oakridge, TN.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Minister Charles Dixon officiating.
Interment will follow in Dixonville Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Craver’s Funeral Home on Monday, October 7, 2013, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Wendell Thomas, Bill Thompson, Kenny Flowers, Jeff Locklin, Tony Stokes, and Steve Locklin.
Honorary pallbearers will be Rita Sellers, Patsy Klingler, and Karen Lindsey.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Rita Sellers, Patsy Klingler, Karen Lindsey, and Michelle from Emerald Coast Hospice for all the loving care given to Mrs. Wyatt.
Gracie Ellen Weekly Smith
October 5, 2013
Gracie Ellen Weekly Smith, 76 of Atmore, passed away on Monday, September 30,2013, in Atmore. She was a homemaker, born in Baldwin County, on October 17, 1936, to the late Ficher and Annie Stewart Weekley.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dudley Smith; granddaughter, Tracy Ramer; two brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include two sons, Terry (Pam) Weekly of Manvel, TX, and Christopher (Miranda Holland) Ramer of Perdido; one daughter, Sheila (Vernon) Ramer of Perdido; one sister, Luverne (Andrew) Mitchem of Perdido; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held Friday, October 4, 2013, at 2 p.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wendell Hadley officiating.
Interment was in Hall’s Fork Church of Christ Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Tommy Weekley, Clint Weekley, Christopher Ramer, Nathan Styron, Donnie Blackmon, Scott Harris, and Morgan Mills.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.
Blackwater River State Forest, Including Campgrounds, Closing
October 4, 2013
All campgrounds and recreation areas on Blackwater River State Forest will be closed today at 5 p.m. due to possible impacts from Tropical Storm Karen and will remain closed until further notice.
Campers and visitors in the campgrounds and recreation areas are being asked to leave by 4:00 p.m.
Areas will be reopened as soon as possible after impacts from Tropical Storm Karen have been assessed and mitigated. No road closures are anticipated at this time; however visitors should use extreme caution when traveling though Blackwater River State Forest due the possibility of downed trees and power lines. Flooding may also occur in low lying areas.
Deputies Look For Man In Two Bar Shooting Incidents
October 4, 2013
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a person of interest in a shooting last week at Ray’s Soul City on East Baars Street.
Investigators are currently looking for 24-year old Cordaryl Misean Lovely. He is wanted at this time as a suspect in connection with an August 31 shooting incident, also at Ray’s Soul City. In that incident, Lovely fired shots inside the establishment before the gun was taken from him and he was injured.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Cordaryl Lovely, should contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.