Northview Chiefs Announce 2013 Football Schedule
May 23, 2013
The state champion Northview High School Chiefs have released their 2013 football schedule.
The schedule begins with a Preseason Classic game on August 23 against 5-A Panama City Bay. The Chiefs will also face 4-A Marianna, 6-A Choctawhatchee and 4-A Defuniak Springs Walton.
District games (in bold below) will be against Jay, Freeport and Baker. Homecoming is October 18 against Freeport.
Local Home Sales Sluggish Compared To Statewide Rate
May 23, 2013
Statewide single-family home sales are up 17.4 percent from a year ago, Florida Realtors reported Wednesday, while single-family home sales saw more sluggish growth in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Statewide closed sales of existing single-family homes totaled 20,662 in April, with 477 closed sales in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, up just 4.8 percent over a year ago. The average sales price locally was $144,950, almost steady from last year. The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $165,000, up 14.2 percent from the previous year.
Townhouse and condo sales outpaced the state average, up 30 percent in April over a year ago. The state average was up 13.6 percent.
Florida Realtors chief economist John Tuccillo credited the sales increases to a stabilization of the distressed property market with the number of short sales dropping, while foreclosures and real estate owned property sales remaining steady. “Because the government is selling foreclosed properties in bulk and also using online auctions, our sales numbers actually understate the vigor of the market,” Tuccillo said in a Realtors’ news release.
Highway 164 Signs: You’re Awesome Sandra
May 23, 2013
Handmade signs lined Highway 164 just off Highway 29 Wednesday, and balloons were flying from many mailboxes — prompting several readers to contact us and ask why.
The signs were lining the route home for Sandra Morris of McDavid, diagnosed with cancer on October 4, 2012. On Wednesday, she completed her final round of chemo. Friends and relatives, part of “Team Sandra” planned the special welcome home.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Man Indicted On Federal Firearm Charges
May 23, 2013
An Escambia County man was indicted Wednesday by a federal grand jury for six sales of firearms to convicted felons and for dealing in firearms without a license.
Buddy Lamar Redden, 65, was charged in a seven-count indictment announced by United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida Pamela C. Marsh.
If convicted of dealing in firearms without a license, Redden faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. For each count of conviction for sale of a firearm to a convicted
felon, Redden faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
The indictment was the result of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Edwin Knight.
Escambia County Summer VPK Registration Open
May 23, 2013
The Escambia County School District will offer a Summer Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program at four schools.
Summer VPK is a high quality, developmentally appropriate early learning program that prepares children to be ready for kindergarten. Children who were 4-years of age on or before September 1, 2012, will enter kindergarten in the fall of 2013, and have not attended a VPK program during the 2012-2013 school year are eligible for Summer Voluntary Prekindergarten. Summer VPK will be offered from June 10-August 2, 2013, Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Parents must provide transportation.
Summer VPK will be offered at the following elementary schools:
- Beulah
- Blue Angels
- Holm
- Pine Meadow
Parents must receive a Certificate of Eligibility from the Early Learning Coalition located at 3636 D North “L” Street prior to registering their child at the school site. Parents will need to bring the following documents to registration:
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
- Immunization Record
- Physical
- Photo ID of parent registering the child
- Proof of residency (within 90 days)
For additional information, call (850) 595-6915 extension 227.
Escambia Academy Class Of 2013 Graduates
May 23, 2013
The Escambia Academy Class of 2013 graduated Thursday night at the school’s Bachelor Field in Canoe, Ala.
The Cougar’s valedictorian was Caitlyn Elizabeth Bruley and salutatorian was Elizabeth Page Lancaster.
Members of the Escambia Academy Class of 2013 are:
- Paige Elizabeth Allen
- David Reid Bell
- Dustin Lee Bishop
- Allison Taylor Brooks
- Caitlyn Elizabeth Bruley
- Andrew Blake Clark
- Alexander Clayton Dall
- Andrew Evan Daughtry
- Hannah Morgan Fountain
- Michael Dwane Glick
- Charity Elizabeth Hacker
- Brandy Michal Helton
- Elizabeth Page Lancaster
- Prentiss Jarrod Leachman Jr.
- Dustin Aaron Mack
- Kelsey Brooke McGhee
- Sydney Lauren McGhee
- Suhag Sevantilal Patel
- Joshua Lawrence Peebles
- Blakeley English Quimby
- Chelsey Lynn Ramer
- Luke Russell Roberson
- Nora Breann Rolin
- Austin Earnest Ryan
- Andrew Jordan Sasser
- TehronDevonteStallworth
- Michael Shane Thompson
- Nicholas Austin Thompson
- James Michael Wimberley
- Sarah Elizabeth Wooten
Pcola Police: 91 Car Burglaries Since May 1; Suspects Arrested
May 23, 2013
There have been 91 car burglaries in the City of Pensacola since May 1, according to Pensacola Police, a three people have been arrested for a few of the burglaries. Most of the vehicles were unlocked.
Treniqua Hollinger, 19, Maurissa Atkins, 20, and Maurice Atkins, 19, were charged with nine vehicle burglaries, one residential burglary and possession of burglary tools. The trio was arrested Wednesday morning and Pensacola Police say there were caught in the act of breaking into a vehicle.
Police are also looking for Tonjas Cornielus Dixon, 20, and Lucas Jenkins, 21, on multiple counts of vehicle burglary, vehicle theft, grand theft, petit theft and credit card fraud.
Pensacola Police Chief Chip W. Simmons said one of the easiest ways to prevent vehicle burglaries is to simply lock vehicle doors.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Dixon or Jenkins is asked to call Pensacola Police at (850) 435-1900 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Local Seniors In Tonight’s Subway All-Star Softball, Baseball Games
May 23, 2013
Today, the Subway High School All-Star Baseball and Softball games will be played at the University of West Florida.
Starting with a Home Run Derby at 5:00, the softball game will begin at 6:00 p.m and the baseball will start at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $7, or just $5 with a canned good donation to Manna Food Bank.
Numerous North Escambia players (highlighted below in bold) will participate. The Softball West Team will be coached by Amy Holland of Northview.
SOFTBALL WEST TEAM
Coach: Amy Holland, Northview
- Reagan Andrews, Pace
- Jordan Barnette, Tate
- Jessica Briggs, West Florida
- Mallory Carpenter, Pace
- Peihden Courtney, Escambia
- Misty Doran, Northview
- Sarah Goolsby, East Hill
- Ariel Holland, Northview
- Kaitlin Johnson, West Florida
- Shaquanna Jones, Northview
- Carlene Langlois, Escambia
- Jamika Lee, West Florida
- Joi McCants, West Florida
- Ashley Mooney, Northview
- Shelley Mothershed, Northview
- Kellie Payne, Pine Forest
- Morgan Payne, Northview
- Amber Peebles, West Florida
- Heather Thomason, Tate
- Taylor Wade, Pace
- Amy Waters, Tate
- Brooke White, Tate
- Aleecia Ybarra, Pine Forest
SOFTBALL EAST TEAM
Coach: Grant Keen, Choctaw
- Nicole Bailey, Laurel Hill
- Taylor Campbell, Choctaw
- Kaylan Davis, Niceville
- Rachael Dehlinger, Fort Walton Beach
- Lauren Donaldson, Niceville
- Camille Driver, Jay
- Brittany Gilman, Jay
- Kaitlan Godwin, Baker
- Devan Hines, Niceville
- Jacquelyn Kahler, Milton
- Ashleigh Keys, Gulf Breeze
- Ciarra Melvin, Milton
- Rachel Mosley, Rocky Bayou
- Brooke Murphy, Navarre
- Brooke Reynolds, Gulf Breeze
- Amanda Somerset, Milton
- Sara Spillers, Gulf Breeze
- Audrey Thomas, Navarre
- Gaberille Thomas, Crestview
- Kristen Vaughan, Milton
- Macie Wilde, Baker
- Paige Wooley, Choctaw
- Olivia Wright, Jay
BASEBALL WEST TEAM
Coach: Nate Epsy, Washington
- Reise Bell, West Florida
- Jonathan Bennett, Pensacola
- Logan Bennett, Escambia
- Ja’Quan Brown, Pensacola
- Jon-Jon Burkett, Catholic
- Greg Cianqiotto, Catholic
- Noah Frary, Pensacola Christian
- Avery Geyer, Catholic
- JT Granat, Tate
- Tanner Halstead, Catholic
- Nick Helton, Catholic
- Riley Hodge, Tate
- Brock Jones, Pensacola
- Cooper Jones, Catholic
- Drew LaBounty, Catholic
- Austin Lee, Pensacola
- Andrew Mack, Tate
- Willie Mangram, Pine Forest
- AJ McMillion, West Florida
- Bradley Mercer, West Florida
- David Moorhead, Tate
- Blake Norwood, Pensacola
- Stephen Penrose, West Florida
- Hunter Rigby, Washington
- Joe Tegenkamp, Washington
- Jordan Williams, Pine Forest
BASEBALL EAST TEAM
Coach: Scott Johnson, Baker
- Bryan Baker, Choctaw
- Connor Baker, Pace
- Taylor Baynes, Gulf Breeze
- TJ Beasley, Central
- Dustin Berrong, Choctaw
- Davis Champion, Crestview
- Wendall Cooley, Central
- Adam Crowson, Baker
- Dakota Dean, Crestview
- Roman Donofro, Crestview
- Taylor Fought, Choctaw
- Cody Heintzleman, Niceville
- Tyler Henderson, Crestview
- Thomas Huston, Pace
- Nick Junger, Niceville
- Cody Kilpatrick, Ft. Walton Beach
- Tyler Kinard, Niceville
- Robbie Miller, Navarre
- Pat Patterson, Central
- Boomer Simons, Laurel Hill
- Troy Smith, Milton
- Tate Sweatt , Crestview
- Seth Thomason, Crestview
- Hunter Vaughn, Jay
- Nick Waters, Central
- Tanner Zant, Niceville
Atmore Rotary Scholarship Fund Raiser ‘Old Time Fiddler’s Convention’ Canceled
May 23, 2013
The Atmore Rotary Club announced Wednesday that the annual Old Time Fiddler’s Convention — a primary fund raiser for the group’s Academic All Stars Program — will not be held in 2013. This year would have been the 33rd annual event.
Organizers said the Academic All-Stars program will continue and will not be impacted by the decision.
The Rotary Club decided to not hold the event this year in order to explore ways to update and improve this event with the goal of increasing event attendance numbers, organizers said.
“This long running event is held close to our hearts as Rotarians, but as with all things, it is good business practice to review event processes and effectiveness, said Atmore Rotary Club President Jennifer Chism. “We want to be proactive and ensure this event can continue to be successful both in terms of exposure and profitability.”
The Old Time Fiddler’s Convention was a primary fund raiser for the Atmore Rotary Club’s Academic All Star Program, which rewards academically successful high school students with recognition of their scholastic achievements through scholarship awards. This year the Rotary Club awarded scholarships to 130 students from Atmore Christian School, Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School and Northview High School.
Pictured top: 2013 Academic All Star scholarship winners from four area high schools at a May 9 program. Pictured inset: Atmore Rotary Club President Jennifer Chism. Pictured below: Randolph B. Luttrell, Sr.Scholarship Winner La’Derious Ty’Shon Franklin of Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Linda M. Renfroe
May 23, 2013
Linda M. Renfroe, 60 of Milton passed away May 20, 2013 after a lengthy illness.
She was a longtime resident of Pensacola where she loved the beach. Linda also enjoyed shopping, trips to the casino and spending time with many friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Rodney Gene Renfroe, Sr.
Linda leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Heather (David) Lewis of Milton; mother, Jeanne Luppy of Elizabethtown, NY; brother, Skip Luppy of South Glens Falls, NY; sisters, Donna Sands of Dunedin, FL, Kathy Phinney of Elizabethtown, NY, and Dotty Shaffer of Budapest, Hungary; also her beloved granddaughter, Alea Jordan Renfroe of Molino. She also leaves behind nieces, nephews, other beloved family members and friends, especially, Linda and Patty.
Her family will be holding a private memorial service at a later date.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.