Softball Tourney Benefits Northview Quarterback Club
August 4, 2013
A coed softball tournament in Walnut Hill Saturday benefited the Northview High School Quarterback Club. Winning the tournament was the team named “Balls Deep”. Team members included Justice Agerton, Daulton Tullis, Morgan Ward, Jadlyn Agerton, Chasen Freeman, Brannon Freeman, Morgan Payne, Kevin Vaughan, Mark Shipps Jr., Brad Lowery, Melissa McCall Ward and Nathan Shipps. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Where Are We In The 2013 Hurricane Season?
August 4, 2013
There have only been four named tropical systems so far this hurricane season — Andrea, Barry, Chantal and Dorian. But June and July tend to be the less active months of the season.
Climatologically speaking, August is the month where tropical cyclone activity begins to ramp up.
“This does not mean we will get a tropical cyclone along the Gulf Coast, but it is a good preparedness reminder,” according to the National Weather Service in Mobile.
NWS graphic, click to enlarge.
Birmingham Routs Pensacola 8-0
August 4, 2013
Stephen McCray carried a no-hitter into the eighth inning, completely shutting down a Pensacola attack that scored 16 runs the night before in Birmingham’s 8-0 win over the Blue Wahoos on Saturday night at Regions Field.
McCray retired the first 12 batters he faced before giving up a leadoff walk in the top of the fifth to Donald Lutz for Pensacola’s first baserunner. Lutz was erased on a double play. Ryan LaMarre reached on an error by the second baseman David Herbek in the sixth inning, but he was stranded.
The no-hitter extended into the eighth inning before Tucker Barnhart blooped a single into shallow left-center field for the Wahoos first base knock. McCray (10-7) ended up departing after the first two batters reached in the ninth, allowing two total hits in 8-plus innings with six strikeouts and a pair of walks.
The Barons offense provided plenty of cushion for McCray, scoring eight runs for the second straight day. Tyler Saladino led off the first with a walk and came around to score a sacrifice fly from Trayce Thompson to make it 1-0.
In the fourth inning, Mike Blanke blasted a three-run homer off Pensacola starter Daniel Renken to make it 4-0. Birmingham added another run in the sixth on a David Herback single to make it 5-0. All five runs were charged to Renken, who saw his string of seven straight quality starts come to an end. He allowed five runs on seven hits with four strikeouts and three walks in six frames.
The Barons left no doubt with an additional three runs in the seventh inning off of Drew Hayes, highlighted by a two-run double from Brandon Jacobs, who extended his hitting streak to 17 games.
Pensacola looks to bounce back with Tim Crabbe (4-8, 3.39) on the mound in Sunday’s middle game. Birmingham will counter with Michael Nix (3-3, 4.76). First pitch from Regions Field is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
story by Kevin Burke
Leon Wilson, Sr.
August 4, 2013
Mr. Leon Wilson, Sr. of Atmore, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013, at his residence.
He was a veteran the Korean War, having served with the U.S. Navy, and was a farmer and carpenter by trade.
He is survived by three sons, Leon (Donna) Wilson, Jr. of Baltimore, MD, Keith Joseph (Sherry) Wilson of Panama City, FL, and Walter Scott (Bridget) of Atmore; one daughter, Mary Martha Clauson of Baltimore, MD; one brother of Nhyppgrass, MD; three sisters; seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, from the chapel of Craver’s Funeral Home with Rev. David Cooper officiating.
Interment will follow in Weaver Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at Craver’s Funeral Home on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m.
Birth: Chandler And Chasten Headden
August 4, 2013
Ryan Headden and Amanda (Aldridge) Headden of Flomaton are pleased to announce the birth of their twin boys, Chandler and Chasten Headden. They were born July 5, 2013, at 12:25 p.m., at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. Chandler weighed 5-pounds 9-ounces and was 18½ inches long. Chasten weighed 4-pounds 12-ounces and was 17½ inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Chuck and Gayle Aldridge of Century. Paternal grandmother is Tammy Headden of Chattanooga.
Great grandparents are the late Pete and Mary Mathis of Century, the late Leon Aldridge and Louise Moye Gardner of Century, and Robert and Rossie Johnson of Chattanooga, TN.
Chandler and Chasten were welcomed home by their big brother Carson who is two-years old.
Cantonment Man Jailed On Multiple Burglary Charges
August 3, 2013
A Cantonment man is behind bars facing several felony charges for burglarizing a couple of storage sheds.
Cory Wayne Driver, 24, was charged with two felony counts of burglary of an unoccupied structure, grand theft, dealing in stolen property and criminal mischief.
Driver allegedly burglarized two sheds in the 1200 block of Jacks Branch Road, stealing vehicle batteries, radiators and numerous other automotive items. He then allegedly sold several of the items at a garage on Nine Mile Road for $137. The owner of the garage is good friends with the victim, recognized some of the items and notified the property owner of the theft, according to an arrest report.
The property owner was able to pay the $137 and recover his belongings.
Driver remains in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $13,000.
Pensacola Fair Awards Educational Grants
August 3, 2013
The John E. Frenkel Sr. Educational Grants awarded by the Pensacola Interstate Fair have been announced.
The grants are awarded to 30 graduating high school seniors from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties that have been actively involved in the fair. To date, over $955,000 has been awarded to more than 1,000 participants.
The latest recipients are:
- Northview High School: Jessica M. Baldwin.
- Tate High School: Wes J. Chu, Khaid W. Eqab.
- Jay High School: John D. Atkins Jr., Chanda J. Hawthorne, Robert L. Lambeth, Justin B. Moye, Ryan J. Nadsady, Hannah C. Roberts, Alison B. Russell, Sarah R. Whitehead.
- West Florida High School: Taylor M. Gantt.
- Washington High School: Angel M. Mitchell.
- Escambia High School: Hien T. Nguyen.
- Pensacola High School: Talyah C. Foster.
- Milton High School: Caleb M. Connell.
- Gulf Breeze High School: Anamarie F. Wright.
- Catholic High School: Nathan W. Craney.
- Trinitas Christian School: Alex H. Price and Amy K. Gross.
- Homeschooled: Jacquelyn M. Grosjean and Rebekah A Mobley.
23-Year Old Faces Felony Sex Charges After Plans To Meet Minor
August 3, 2013
A Pace resident was arrested Thursday afternoon after a Pensacola Police Department investigation determined he drove to Pensacola under the pretense of having pre-arranged sex with a 13-year-old female.
Eric Crist, 23, of 4626 Live Oak Lane, was charged with traveling to meet a minor and using a 2-way communication device to facilitate the felony.
Detective Jeff Brown began investigating Crist on July 23 after reading an advertisement Crist had placed on the internet seeking a female sex partner. In the ad, Crist said that age, size and race were unimportant.
Brown then contacted Crist via email and asked if he would be interested in having sex with his 13-year-old “daughter”. After several communications between them, Crist said he wanted to have sex with the juvenile, according to police.
Brown and Crist arranged a meeting for August 1. Crist was taken into custody without resistance at the scene.
The investigation is continuing, Brown said.
Members of the North Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force assisted the Pensacola Police Department with the investigation.
Escambia County Back To School Immunization Information
August 3, 2013
The Escambia County School District is reminding parents that students need to be up-to-date on their immunizations before the first day of school.
Before attending school in Florida, students enrolling in kindergarten through 12th grade are required to be current on all their immunizations. In addition, seventh grade students are required to have a Tdap booster vaccine before starting school on August 19.
Students who have medical insurance that will cover vaccinations should see their private provider, according to the school district.
Students who do not have health insurance coverage for immunizations may receive free vaccinations at the Escambia County Health Department at one of the locations listed below. Vaccinations are by appointment only.
- 1295 W. Fairfield Drive, (850) 595-6554
- 8390 North Palafox Street, (850) 484-5151
For additional information or to schedule an appointment, contact the Escambia County Health Department at one of the listed numbers.
Fans Attend America’s Got Talent Going Away Party For Chloe Channell
August 3, 2013
A going-away party for “America’s Got Talent” contestant Chloe Channell was held Friday night at the Pace Community Center.
The 11-year old will perform live from Radio City Music Hall in the quarterfinals of the NBC series in the coming weeks. She was not listed as one of the acts scheduled to perform next Tuesday, meaning she will appear during the 8 p.m. show on August 13 or August 20.
Friday night, Chloe received going away presents from friends and family. Fish dinners were available to help the family with expenses, and Chloe had the chance to meet with her fans and sign autographs.
Pictured: “Amercia’s Got Talent” contestant Chloe Channell at a party in her honor Friday night in Pace. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
