Chance Of Rain Continues For Sunday Night And Monday
June 2, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Patchy dense fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
- Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
- Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
- Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
- Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Northview High School Class Of 2013 Graduates (With Photo Gallery)
June 2, 2013
Just over 100 members of the Northview High School Class of 2013 graduated Saturday.
Valedictorian Jazzlyn Franklin urged the graduates to look toward the future, as did Salutatorian Winston Riley.
“Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior, and I could not stand here today without giving him some time and attention,” Franklin told the hundreds in attendance before leading them in prayer that ended with a standing ovation.
“I’d really like to encourage you to put God first, and if He’s first, He will lead you in the right direction,” she told her classmates.
For a Facebook photo gallery of the graduates and the ceremony, click here.
School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas praised the Class of 2013 for their numerous academic and athletic accomplishments, including the school’s only state football championship.
“This is a class that truly works hard and plays hard,” Thomas said. “But remember, you can’t reach new heights sitting on your bottoms.”
“I can usually stand here and say a class has been good or a class has been great. I can’t honestly stand here and say that about this class,” Principal Gayle Weaver said in her closing remarks. “This class has been awesome.”
A complete list of graduates is below the bottom photo, scroll down.
Pictured top: Valedictorian Jazzlyn Franklin delivers her address to the Northview High School Class of 2012 Saturday afternoon at the school. Pictured inset: Members of the Class Ensemble perform the class song “Best Is Yet To Come”. Pictured below: The Northview Class of 2013 celebrates. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Summa Cum Luade (4.0 and above)
- Jazzlyn Shanece Franklin – Valedictorian
- Winston Joseph Riley – Salutatorian
- Justin Lance Halteman
- La’Derious Ty’Shon Franklin
- Hannah Elizabeth Fiellin
- Ashley Nicole Mooney
- Zachary Sean Johnson
- Georgia Anna Goetter
- Julia Renee Thorpe
- Jessica Marie Baldwin
- Tyler Dewayne Roley
- Timothy Wayne Rackard, III
- Melanie Elaine Heard
Magna Cum Laude (3.85 and above)
- Jody Michaela Paramore
- Ashton Brooke Gibbs
Cum Laude (3.5 and above)
- Jessica Lea Warner
- Maranda Danielle Moye
- Alison Danielle Bardin
- John Nicholas Helmken, V
- Dustin Todd Parker
- Courtney Elizabeth Lambert
- Jonathan Austin Moretz
- Corry Edward Baggett
- Skyler Ashton Macks
- Johnny Ray Robbins
- Ashley Louise Gunter
- Stephanie Diane Roach
Other Graduating Members, Class of 2013
- Justice Cole Agerton
- Aaron Devin Armstrong
- Lamikeal Deuntrez Banks
- Autumn Cheyenne Bobo
- Zachary Ryan Bradley
- David Bradley Burkett
- Shane Scott Bushaw
- Codie Lee Calloway
- Harley Lynn Caraway
- Dylan Patrick Cartwright
- Laura Ashlynn Clemmons
- Zachary Andrew Cole
- Mason Paul Coleman
- Jordan Lee Coon
- Devon Leon Cottrell
- Dillian Chaise Crutchfield
- Ashley Renea Cunningham
- Jaquan Henry Dale
- Eddmin Theola Davis
- Tyaisha Monique Davison
- Lauren Vanessa Deloach
- Ashtin Montana Dixon
- Misty Suzanne Doran
- James Austin Dorriety
- Ashley Lynn Duncan
- Nysha’ Shaunqaya Dunn
- Robert Dane Eiland
- Arkelle Kaprio Elliott
- Tierra Unique Floyd
- La’Jerieka Yasarian Freeman
- Cheyenne Nichole Godwin
- Billy Wesley Graham, Jr.
- Alisha Ke’Andrya Grice
- Kahlil Jerrell Grice
- Kristin Nicole Guinto
- Kaitlyn Brooke Gunn
- Blaze Thomas Harkness
- Briana Rolonda Harris
- Harold Eugene Harrison, III
- Ashley Nicole Hicks
- Ariel Kaye Holland
- Cordell Anton Jackson
- Alanna Irene Johnson
- Marcus Trey Johnson
- Samantha Diana Johnson
- Ashley Cheyenne Joiner
- Shaquanna Mikel Jones
- Kelby Elton Killam
- Brandon James King
- Kristin Renea Knight
- Te’Andreia Mercedes Knight
- Indigo Zen Knoble-Rodriguez
- La’Mikal De Vonte Kyles
- Ryan Donald Lambert
- Shelby Mae Lewis
- Shane Garrett Lytton
- Christiful Todd Madison, Jr.
- Leigha Kate Maher
- Jessica Nicole Mahon
- Joshua Blake McCall
- John Armicle McGary, Jr.
- Trevelle Omar McWilliams
- Demontra Johnta Mitchell
- Issac Shelton Moorer
- Ashley Danyale Morris
- Shelley Brooke Mothershed
- Stetson Klein Nash
- Morgan Leann Payne
- Travis James Pittman
- Hunter Hall Poston
- Sandy Michelle Rainwater
- Aaron Paul Rausch
- Kassey Shantele Redmond
- Morgan Taylor Roberson
- Kyle Everette Roberts
- Neiko Anthony Robinson
- Merena Lane Roley
- Clarrisa Paige Ross
- Jordan Annabelle Satterwhite
- Chad Maverick Smith
- Johnnie Marie Smith
- Morgan Deann Smith
- Deidre Lynne Steele
- Lindra Lashay Street
- Talia La’Drell Syria
- Justin James Thompson
- Kevin Dewey Vaughan
- Logan Glenn Weber
- Dy’Shun Markell White
Man Hit By Train Near Graffiti Bridge
June 2, 2013
A man was injured Saturday night when he was clipped by a train while trying to get out of its way.
The incident happened about 8 p.m. near the 17th Avenue trestle, commonly known as “graffiti bridge”.
Pensacola Police Lt. Mike McVicker said the man, whose name is not yet being released — was riding his bike westbound over the bridge when he was confronted by the train that was eastbound. McVicker said the man was successful in beating the train across the bridge, but he was hit by the side of the train.
The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment. His condition was not available.
Bratt Elementary Presents Grades 3-4 Academic Awards
June 2, 2013
Bratt Elementary School has presented the following academic awards to students in grades 3-4:
Honor Roll A’s & B’s
- Tanner Boone
- Anyis Cabral
- Kayla Campbell
- Cadynce Chason
- Ashton Cloud
- Tyler Cloud
- Cassandra Davis
- Franki Daw
- Ahmad Elloitt
- Jacob Findley
- Breyden Freeman
- Makayla Garrett
- Gracie Godwin
- Shelby Godwin
- Kara Hawkins
- Anna Lee
- Reid McCall
- Angel Merchant
- Michael Merchant
- Abigail Nelson
- Travis Nelson
- Jaylon North
- Audrey Odom
- Taviana Parker
- Dallon Rackard
- Kenna Redmond
- Shelby Rice
- Paige Ross
- Adrianne Shanks
- Summer Waters
- Addison White
- Autumn Williams
- Lane Wilson
- Ty Wise
Academic Achievement Award
- Anna Adams
- Maggie Amerson
- John Bashore
- Conner Byrne
- Shelby Cotita
- Sophie Cotita
- Savanna Doremus
- Amber Gilman
- Zane Gurganus
- Sarah Margaret Hetrick
- Hannah Hughes
- April Johnson
- Mary Paige Nassar
- Madison Peterson
- Libby Pugh
- Mia Starns
Progress Award
- Madelyn Berry
- Destiney Bradley
- A.J. Broadhead
- Dakota Bryan
- Cadynce Chason
- Andrianna Cooper
- Miyhanna Davidson
- Tyler Davis
- Jacob Daw
- Paris Findley
- Shelby Godwin
- Kaleigh Macks
- Cheyenne Philyaw
- Cordarrius Thomas
- Alyssa Ward
- Mekhi White
Outstanding Citizenship Award
- Anna Faith Adams
- John Bashore
- Miyhanna Davidson
- Zane Gurganus
- Shelby Rice Hannah Hughes
- Mary Paige Nassar
- Maggie Amerson Taviana Parker
Outstanding Attendance
- John Bashore
- Bryuana Bivins
- Tanner Boone
- Kayla Campbell
- Cadynce Chason
- Ashton Cloud
- Tyler Cloud
- Jacob Conley
- Sarius Davis
- Andrew Denton
- Shane Hardin
- A.J. Hasty
- Hannah Hughes
- April Johnson
- Zaria Madison
- Dallon Rackard
- Taliyah Rivera
- Rachael Sanders
- Courtney Shramek
- Savannah Stokes
- Cody Thomas
- Jonathan Windham
Perfect Attendance
- Anna Faith Adams
P.E. Award
- John Bashore
- Tereasia Burt
- Allen Cofield
- Miyhanna Davidson
- Franki Daw
- Shane Hardin
- Libby Pugh
- Madelin Sheedy
Music Award
- Anna Adams
- Madelyn Berry
- Bryanna Bivins
- Ki-Jana Carter
- Cassie Davis
- Sarius Davis
- Gracie Godwin
- Jaylon North
Art Award
- Cadynce Chason
- Shelby Cotita
- Sophie Cotita
- Reid McCall
- Joshua Merchant
- Abigail Nelson
- Mary Grace Rice
- Peggy Sunday
Art Show
- Kayla Campbell
- Allen Cofield
- Donavon Davis
- Savannah Doremus
- A.J. Hasty
- April Johnson
- Reid McCall
- Adrianne Shanks
- Summer Waters
- Addison White
- Ty Wise
List: Vacation Bible Schools
June 2, 2013
Vacation Bible Schools will begin this week and continue throughout the summer at churches in the North Escambia area.
To add a VBS to this list, email news@northescambia.com.
Flomaton VBS
The Flomaton Pentecostal Holiness Church, 84 Palafox Street, willl hold VBS ‘Kingdom Rock…Where Kids Stand Strong For God’, June 3 through June 7 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. for children who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade.Contact Martha at (251) 296-2214.
Brooks Memorial VBS
Brooks Memorial Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible school Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 7 from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. daily for ages three years to sixth grade.
Canoe Bapist VBS
Canoe Baptist Church will host “Adventures on Promise Island” Vacation Bible school, June 9-13, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. VBS fun day and registration will be June 8 from 10:30 a.m. until noon.
Ray’s Chapel VBS
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church will hold their “Amazing Wonders Aviation” VBS, June 9 – June 14, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
FBC Bratt VBS
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will hold their “Colossal Coaster World, Facing Fear, Trusting God” VBS, June 10 – June 14 from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. for ages three through 6th grade.
Cottage Hill VBS
Cottage Hill United Methodist Church will hold VBS June 10 -14, from 6-9 p.m. for children kindergarten through ninth grade. Supper is provided each night. 229 Williams Ditch Road in Cantonment. For more information call Barbara at (850) 968-2410.
Moyeville Baptist VBS
Moyeville Baptist Church will hold their “Investigation Destination, Following Clues to the King of Kings” VBS, June 10 – June 14, beginning at 5:30 each evening for ages four through 12 at 10685 Upper Creek Road in Flomaton.(251) 238-7737.
Cottage Hill VBS
The First Baptist Church of Cottage Hill will host “Colossal Coaster” Vacation Bible School June 17 -21, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. for grades K-5. Transportation available. For more information, call (850) 968-2357.
FBC Cantonment VBS
First Baptist Church of Cantonment will host “Colossal Coaster World” VBS June 24 – June 28 from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. at 118 Morris Avenue in Cantonment. For more info (850) 968-9135.
St. Luke UMC VBS
St. Luke United Methodist Church will host “Kingdom Rock” VBS, June 24 – June 28 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. for children ages 4 through 6th grade. The church is located at 1394 E. Nine Mile Road, Pensacola. Sign up at https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/stlukeumc. For more information call (850) 477-3145.
Victory Assembly VBS
“Big Top” Vacation Bible School at Victory Assembly of God, 1895 Victory Road, Cantonment, June 24-28, from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m for birth to fifth grade. (850) 587-2295.
Beulah Freewill VBS
Beulah Freewill Baptist Church will hold VBS June 24 – June 29 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. For more information call (850) 944-0408.
Windy Hill VBS
Windy Hill Baptist Church will hold their VBS July 8 – July 12 from 6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. for all ages. Dinner will be served at 5:15 p.m. each evening at 9896 Rebel Road in Beulah. Call (850) 944-2246 for more information.
Pine Forest Assembly VBS
Pine Forest Assembly of God will hold their “Hayday, Growing in Friendship with Jesus” VBS, Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 21, at 10:30 a.m. at 3125 Pine Forest Road in Cantoment. Call (850) 476-1378 to pre-register.
St. Monica’s VBS
St. Monica’s Episcopal Church will be hosting The Amazing Praise Band Vacation Bible School July 22-26 at 699 S. Hwy 95-A in Cantonment. For more information or to register, call the church office Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until noon at (850) 937-0001 or visit our web site at www.st-monicas.org.
Aldersgate UMC VBS
Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino will hold VBS Everywhere, Fun Fair August 5-9 from 5-8:30 p.m. A carnival style kickoff will be held Saturday, August 3 from 3-6 p.m. Ages 3-rising 5th graders. Preregister at www.aumcmolino.org. For info, call Sandra at (850) 587-2489.
CrossFaith Ride Benefits Alzheimer’s Services
June 2, 2013
CrossFaith Church in Molino held a motorcycle ride Saturday to benefit local Alzheimer’s victims and their families. The ride began at Eagle’s Talon on Copter Road and ended at the church in Molino with a cookout, door prizes and more. Proceeds will benefit Alzheimer’s Services. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Suns Rally Late To Beat The Pensacola Wahoos 7-1
June 2, 2013
The third consecutive sellout crowd saw the Blue Wahoos fall to the Jacksonville Suns 7-1 on Saturday night at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. The Suns scored all seven runs in their final three at-bats to earn a split in the six-game series. The sellout was the 11th of the season in 29 openings.
Entering the seventh down by a run, the Suns finally got to Pensacols starter Tim Crabbe. After the first out was recorded, Jacksonville posted four straight singles, capped by RBI’s from Ryan Fisher and Christian Yelich to take a 2-1 lead. Crabbe (2-5) took a loss despite a strong performance. He ended up giving up two runs on six hits in 6.1 innings while tying a season high with seven strikeouts.
Jacksonville added to its lead in the eighth off reliever Drew Hayes. Ahead in the count 0-2, Hayes hit Jake Marisnick in the helmet, causing Marisnick to leave the game. Major League rehabber Logan Morrison then followed with an opposite field two-run homer to double the Suns’ advantage. Kyle Jensen launched a solo homer to left-center to give Jacksonville back-to-back homers and a 5-1 lead.
The Suns were able to put the game away in the ninth, adding two runs on an RBI double from Danny Pertusati and a fielding error by shortstop Devin Lohman.
Pensacola’s lone run of the contest came in the fifth inning on a two-out single from Ryan LaMarre. The Wahoos managed just five base hits, all singles, against Jacksonville pitching.
Grant Dayton (1-2) picked up the win by retiring the final batter of the sixth inning before the Suns took the lead. Adam Conley earned a no-decision for the Suns while giving up a run on four hits in 5.2 frames.
The Blue Wahoos now head out on a season-long 10-game road trip starting with the first of five against the Montgomery Biscuits on Sunday evening. Chad Rogers (3-2, 1.73) will get the start for Pensacola against Montgomery’s Jake Floethe who will be making his Biscuits debut. First pitch is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. from Montgomery’s Riverwalk Stadium.
story by Kevin Burke
Missing Alabama Man Located In Pensacola
June 2, 2013
The search is over for a missing a man who disappeared from his Alabama home Wednesday afternoon.
Eddie Lee McCreary, 63, walked into the Pensacola Police Department Saturday afternoon and told an officer he was fine. McCreary said he decided to leave home after a dispute with a relative.
McCreary’s car was found around 6 p.m. Wednesday in the 3800 block of Cherry Laurel Drive in Pensacola. He was last seen in Brewton around 2:30 p.m. that day and reported missing by family members.
Scott Signs Pharmacy, Health Insurance Regulation Bills
June 2, 2013
Gov. Rick Scott has approved a measure that will make insurance-regulation changes as part of carrying out the federal Affordable Care Act, including at least temporarily relying on Washington to do rate reviews for many health plans.
Scott, in a signing message, said he supported the Legislature’s decision to defer to the federal government on such issues as the Affordable Care Act fully takes effect in 2014.
“Rates for new plans will be reviewed by the same federal government that will be enforcing and updating the new rules and regulations throughout this very fluid and uncertain transition period,” Scott wrote.
Scott also signed a bill (HB 365) that will help clear the way for pharmacists to offer certain types of complex drugs for illnesses such as cancer. The bill involves drugs known as “biologics” and will allow pharmacists to substitute similar drugs, somewhat like pharmacists substituting generic for name-brand medications.
“Keeping patient safety the top priority, we can design (a) regulatory framework that will allow Floridians access to these new pharmaceutical products while continuing to ensure we receive the highest-quality healthcare available,” Scott wrote in a signing message.
by The News Service of Florida
DCF Looks To Faith Based Groups For Foster Parents
June 2, 2013
Looking for ways to attract more foster parents, the Florida Department of Children and Families is beefing up its efforts at recruitment among faith-based organizations.
DCF Director of Faith Based Development Erik Braun told child welfare professionals Friday at a conference in Panama City that Florida has 12 million residents affiliated with a Catholic or Protestant church, 1 million Jews and 400,000 to 600,000 Muslims.
“We need to tap into those resources,” he said.
Braun was the closing speaker at the “Conference by the Bay: Partners in Progress,” co-sponsored by DCF, the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program and Florida State University. A former church leader, he noted the need to maintain the separation of church and state.
“Here’s an example: ‘If you want access to (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and our entitlement programs, you need to listen to my spiel on why Jesus is Lord,’ ” he said. “No, you cannot do that…That’s coercive. If you’re in this room and you’re doing that, stop.”
To avoid coercion, he said, the faith-based initiative must engage religions other than Christianity.
Braun also led a breakout group of foster parents, child protective investigators, church members and administrators in a discussion of how to approach the leaders of faith-based organizations. He advised a strategy that makes fewer demands on a busy pastor’s time but seeks out other ways to get a foot in the door, such as a church women’s group.
“I want to have a good ask,” Braun said. “It’s all salesmanship.”
His advice resonated among child welfare workers in DCF’s heavily rural northwest Florida region, which has about 400 investigations and 28 to 30 children removed from their homes every month, according to DCF community development coordinator Courtney Stanford.
Stanford said there is already a “faith network” in a Panama City-based DCF circuit that includes many rural communities. The network includes local pastors and staffers from the Department of Juvenile Justice, along with child-welfare officials.
“We are such a small community, we didn’t want to be competing for resources,” Stanford said.
In the Orlando area, on the other hand, a Longwood church with at least 10,000 members and 10 to 15 ministries is fast becoming a state model for the faith-based approach. Gov. Rick Scott appointed Gretchen Kerr, a director of Northland, A Church Distributed, to the Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council on Thursday. And DCF Secretary David Wilkins led a recruitment drive for foster parents there last month.
Kerr said Northland has a disaster response team that just returned from tornado-torn Oklahoma and a Safe Families Ministry to help families stay together in the face of emergencies, such as homelessness or an incarcerated parent. It also has ministries to help the homeless and curb human trafficking — and now, an “orphan care” ministry to recruit foster parents.
Wilkins and his wife, Tanya, have appeared at 17 events this year that have involved faith-based recruitment of foster parents.
Braun said his main goals are to help DCF increase its recruitment and to identify a lead church in every region.
“Erik has asked us if we would like to pilot this whole concept,” said Northland’s Kerr.
Vicki Abrams, director of DCF’s Northwest Region, said that given the ongoing need for foster parents, she expects to add the faith-based component to the region’s action plan.
“Erik’s taught us a lot about engaging the faith community,” she said.
Braun seemed to inspire a number of attendees at the Panama City conference, who said they’d never realized how their religious convictions might dovetail with their work helping children.
“There are probably 20 different churches (represented) in this room,” said Kasey Killebrew, a recruitment and retention specialist at the Life Management Center of Northwest Florida. “Think of what would happen if we each went to church and told 20 people.”
By The News Service of Florida