State Government Concern? Rep. Ingram Available Today In Century
June 13, 2013
State Rep. Clay Ingram (R-Pensacola) will hold office hours next week in Century.
Ingram will be at the Century Chamber of Commerce at 7811 North Century Boulevard from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, June 13. Area residents are invited to meet Ingram, including anyone in need of assistance with state programs or agencies.
Appointments are not required, but a time may be reserved by calling Ingram’s District Office at (850) 494-7330.
Billy Eugene Allen
June 13, 2013
Billy was one of six boys born to Rufus and Mattie Lou Allen. God called him home suddenly on Wednesday, June 11, 2013. He graduated from Tate High School in 1964, attended Pensacola Jr. College until he joined the United States Air Force. He remained in the Air Force for six years and worked as a Radar Specialist until an auto accident forced him to medically retire. Billy was a lifelong member of Highland Baptist Church. His hobby was helping everyone in the neighborhood. He liked going for long walks and sleeping in a nice shade.
He was preceded in death by both his father and his mother.
He leaves behind his brothers, Shirley Ray (Freda) of Timpson, TX, Douglas (Joan), Donald, David (Teresa) of Pine Barren, FL and Glenn (Mickey) of Molino, FL. More nieces and nephews than you can count and many many friends who will miss him dearly. Although our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
A military honors memorial service will be held for Billy on Saturday, June 15, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Pamela Avery officiating. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Billy’s name to Highland Baptist Church would be greatly appreciated.
Slithery Summer Reptiles And Reading At The Library
June 13, 2013
Participants in the West Florida Library’s Summer Reading Program had a chance to get up close and personal with some slithery snakes and more Wednesday afternoon. The Reno’s Reptiles program is one of many programs planned for this summer.
The West Florida Public Library will hold a “Dig Into Reading” summer reading club for all children ages preschool and up. The event will include stories, weird noises, shadow puppets, magic and more.
The 2013 Summer Reading Club will be held weekly through August 10. Children can register at any West Florida Public Library.
Century Branch Library
Summer Reading Program – Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.
Molino Branch Library
Preschool story time — Mondays, 2:45 p.m.
Summer Reading Program - Mondays, 4:00 p.m.
Tryon Branch
Preschool story time — Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Summer Reading Program - Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.
Main Library
Preschool story time — Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Summer Reading Program - Mondays, noon.
Southwest Branch
Summer Reading Program – Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Westside Branch
Preschool story time — Saturdays, 2:30 p.m.
Summer Reading Program – Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m.
Pictrured: Reno’s Reptiles during the Summer Reading Program Wednesday afternoon at the Century Branch Library. Photos by August Whorff for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Summer Running Begins Monday
June 13, 2013
The annual summer running program begins Monday for any Northview High, home schooled, or Ernest Ward student interested in getting in shape for the upcoming cross country season.
This year, there will be two summer running locations — Northview and Molino.
The Molino group will run at 7 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday off Highway 97. For details and specific location, contact Isaac McGahan at (850) 637-4397.
The Northview group will meet at the Northview ROTC room at 7 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. For more information, contact Coach Natalie Nall at nnelson@escambia.k12.fl.us.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Shootout Lands Man In Prison For 25 Years
June 13, 2013
A shootout last year has resulted in an Escambia County man heading to prison for 25 years.
State Attorney Bill Eddins said Robrico Karnell Newberry was convicted by an Escambia County Jury of aggravated assault with a firearm,possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. After the verdict was returned, Circuit Court Judge Ross Goodman sentenced Newberry to 25 years in state prison with a 20 year mandatory minimum.
On July 7, 2012, Newberry and at least two other men, all armed with firearms, approached victim Brian Taylor while he was in his truck in the parking lot of the U.S. Post Office on Davis Highway. When the men tried to enter Taylor’s truck, he fired his gun at them in self defense.
In the shootout, Taylor was shot from the back in his shoulder. Newberry was also struck in the mid-section. The other perpetrators dropped Newberry off at Sacred Heart Hospital. The gun Newberry used during the commission of the crime was found in a flower bed in front of Sacred Heart Emergency Room. Newberry’s DNA was found on the gun and ballistics testing tied it to the crime scene. Additionally, as Newberry was being treated in the hospital, a box of bullets was recovered from his pocket.
Mary Leona Davis Jones
June 13, 2013
Mary Leona Davis Jones, age 89, passed away June 10, 2013 after a lengthy battle with leukemia.
Leona was predeceased in death by her husband of 52 years, Archie Eugene Jones; her parents, Jasper Homer Davis and Nellie Dove Davis; her sister, Betty Purvis and brothers, Jasper Davis and Raymond Davis.
She is survived by her daughters, Joyce (Jim) Moore of Dothan, AL , Linda (Ottoway) Fillingim of Cantonment, and Joan (Bob) Ratcliff of Franklin, TN; by her grandchildren, Tim (Sara) Moore, Wesley (Deepa) Moore, Todd (Paige) Fillingim, Emily (John) Skaggs, Arden Ratcliff and Walter Ratcliff; by her great-grandchild, Marshall Skaggs; by her sister Eleanor Stabler; by her brothers, Calvin Davis, Johnnie Davis, Bobbie Davis and Jimmie Davis; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mike Adkisson, Terry Anderson, Tom Fillingim, Ricky Skaggs, Eddie Tisdale and Lamar Wiggins.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, June 12th, from 5-7 p.m. at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home. The funeral will be held Thursday, June 13th, 10:00 a.m.. at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home in Cantonment, with Dr. Will Stone officiating. Burial will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Cantonment Building Fund – 118 Morris Ave. Cantonment, FL 32533.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of all arrangments.
Florida Executes Convicted Murderer
June 13, 2013
Convicted murderer William Van Poyck was pronounced dead at 7:24 p.m. EDT Wednesday after receiving a lethal injection at Florida State Prison near Starke, the Department of Corrections announced.
Van Poyck, 58, was sentenced to death for his role in the 1987 killing of a corrections officer in Palm Beach County. Van Poyck and another man, Frank Valdes, ambushed a prison van in an attempt to free an inmate on his way to an appointment with a dermatologist.
In a last-ditch appeal, Van Poyck argued that he had received ineffective legal counsel and that an affidavit provided newly discovered evidence showing he was not the triggerman in the killing of Officer Fred Griffis.
However, the Florida Supreme Court on June 6 rejected the appeal, writing that his argument “does not negate the fact that Van Poyck instigated the escape attempt and fired numerous shots in their attempt to flee the scene.”
Hot, Humid Continues
June 13, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 94. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast after midnight.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Pictured: Most likely a bit out of calibration, the thermometer at the Century Town Hall hit 104 degrees Wednesday afternoon. Other weather stations in the general area reported highs in the upper 90’s. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Headed To The Beach? Lane Closures Planned
June 13, 2013
Intermittent lane closures are planned today at the Bob Sikes Toll Plaza.
The closures are expected to end by 2:30 p.m. with all four lanes open for traffic. The disruptions are part of more than $430,000 in roadway improvements designed to enhance traffic flow and address safety concerns for pedestrians headed to Pensacola Beach.
Increased Mosquito Activity in Escambia County Due to Recent Rain
June 13, 2013
Escambia County officials tasked with monitoring mosquitoes are noticing increased activity following our recent rains.
The Escambia County Mosquito Control Division said stagnant water can serve as a danger to people and animals. It is important to be protected as people are cautioned to avoid mosquitoes at this time and throughout the warm months of the year. Animals, such as dogs, cats and horses may be bitten by mosquitoes as well, though these animals may be protected by using vaccines and other methods as prescribed. A veterinarian should be consulted for methods to protect animals from mosquito-borne diseases.
Officials said mosquitoes are active in the predawn and predusk hours. If being outdoors is necessary at those times, cover exposed bare skin with appropriate clothing and use repellents as directed on the product’s label.