Jan Newcome
February 2, 2013
Jan Newcome met her Savior on January 31, 2013, her mother’s 87th birthday. She was born on July 24, 1955 in Pensacola, Florida.
After graduating from U. W. F., she taught at Century Elementary, Lincoln Park Elementary and Pine Meadow Elementary. She taught for 33 years before she retired in October, 2012. She was a dedicated educator who inspired her colleagues to “do what was good and right for little children”. She inspired countless children to always do their best to be life-long learners. The fruit from the seeds she planted will continue to grow.
She was preceded in death by her father, James A. Newcome, II and her nephews Ryan and Jeremy Huggins.
Survivors include her mother, Claire B. Newcome;her sister, Lynn Brown (Danny); her brother James Newcome III (Kim);her great-nephews Hayden Huggins, her Punky Dumpling, Dillan Hall (Darian); her great-great niece Raelynn, and her angel on earth Peggy Jordan.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 4, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at 3:00 p.m.
Jan has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Ronald McDonald House.
“…and the greatest of these is love.” I Corinthians 13:13
Tate Beats Northview
February 2, 2013
The Tate Aggies defeated the Northview Chiefs 78-51 to wrap up the regular season Friday night in Cantonment.
The Chiefs were led by Neino Robinson with 23 and Cameron Newsome with 12. Leading scorers for Tate were Marquis Cass with 25, Daniel Cafalrella with 21, and Travis Walton with 16.
Game Day Food Safety Tips
February 2, 2013
Super Bowl Sunday is the second biggest day of the year for food consumption. Super Bowl parties feature food, fun, food, and more food—lots of finger foods , dips, beverages, casseroles, and other snacks.
Food-borne illnesses, better known as food poisoning, affect one in six Americans each year. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 128,000 Americans are hospitalized, and 3,000 deaths occur each year from food-borne illnesses, so this year, kick off your Game Day party the food-safe way.
When planning those finger foods, dips, and casseroles, score some extra points by practicing the Four Basic Food Preparation Safety Rules:
CLEAN — The first rule is to keep everything that comes in contact with the food clean. Wash hands with warm water and soap before handling food and disinfect all food contact surfaces, such as dishes, cutting boards, countertops, and utensils with hot soapy water after preparing each food item.
SEPARATE — The second rule is to not provide bacteria with an ideal environment to spread. Cross-contamination is the spread of bacteria from one food item to another. Keep raw foods separated from cooked food items. Store uncooked meats on the lower shelves of the refrigerator to prevent dripping and cross-contamination.
COOK — Cook foods to proper temperature to be certain the food reaches an internal temperature high enough to destroy bacteria. Use a food thermometer to make sure meat,
poultry and fish are cooked to the correct temperature for that food.
CHILL — When transporting foods, the rule is to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. Never defrost foods on the counter at room temperature. Always allow sufficient time to thaw foods in the refrigerator. Perishable foods should never be left at room temperature for more than two hours. Rotate foods in and out of the refrigerator, or use ice to avoid any dish being left out too long. Refrigerate leftovers immediately after the game.
All foods are perishable and can cause food-borne illness when not handled properly. Game Day is a great opportunity for family and friends to get together for parties and enjoy seasonal foods.
Play smart on Super Bowl Sunday…don’t let bacteria crash your party.
Rose Marie Weathers Arnold
February 2, 2013
Rose Marie Weathers Arnold, age 70, departed this life on January 26, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Jullette Weathers.
Rose was united in holy matrimony to her cherished husband, Henry L. Arnold, on March 6, 1965 and to this beautiful union two children were born (Taffany Maria and Prince Terrell). In 2012, Henry and Rose celebrated their 47th Year Anniversary.
Rose was educated in the public schools of Escambia County. After attending Booker T. Washington High School, she attended Washington Junior College and she received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Bethune Cookman College (Daytona Beach, FL) and her Master of Education from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU-Tallahassee, FL).
She believed in education and her professional career spoke volumes to the career she pursued as an educator in the Escambia County school system. Rose contributed to the educational advancement of many children as a teacher in several local schools including: Ransom High School, Wedgewood Middle School, Carver High School (Century, FL) and Washington Adult High School. Rose retired as the Chairman of the Mathematics Department at Booker T. Washington High School in 2001.
Rose was a faithful member of Englewood Missionary Baptist Church. In 1998, her husband became the Pastor of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church (Cantonment, FL) and Rose dutifully assisted him in the ministry.
Rose touched many lives and all who knew her will surely miss her presence. She leaves to mourn and cherish her memory, love and legacy, her loving and devoted husband, Henry L. Arnold; one daughter, Taffany Shipp; one son, Prince T. (April) Arnold; two grand-daughters, Jordan LaRose Shipp and Parker Rwizi; four grandsons, Prince Isaiah Arnold and Deuce Rwizi of Milton, FL, Theo and Cassio Shipp, both of Kansas City, MO; godmother, Marion Cotton; god-daughter, Marjorae Ball of Kenner, LA; two sisters, Guerlean (Thomas) Allison of Kannapolis, NC and Jannette Neal of Pensacola, FL; two brothers, David (Christine) Weathers of Milton, FL and Nathaniel (Jacqueline) Weathers of Pensacola, FL; three brother-in-laws, Prince Arnold, Jr. and Alphonse (Joyce) Arnold, both of Pensacola, FL and David (Ruth) Savage of Cleveland, OH; two sister-in-laws, Isabell (Joe) Thomas of Century, FL and Prince Ann (Calvin) Cooley of Cleveland, OH and a host of nieces, nephews, loving relatives and friends.
Homegoing services will be on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 1:00p.m. at Englewood Baptist Church with Pastor Larry C. Watson, Sr., officiating.
Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Man Finds $12,000 In Bank Bag, Returns It
February 1, 2013
An Escambia County man that found over $12,000 in cash turned it into authorities.
George Cooper was cleaning the Pensacola Bay shoreline area behind his home in the 8700 block of Scenic Highway when he saw a plastic bag that turned out to contain $12,303 in cash and some paperwork. Cooper took the bag to Coastal bank and Savings on East Nine Mile Road where it was turned over to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies later learned the money was not stolen but had been lost by Loomis Armored Car Services.
Century’s Hope For ECAT Gas Tax Exemption Hits Major Roadblock
February 1, 2013
Century’s hope for an exemption from a planned four cent gasoline tax hike approved by Escambia County hit a major roadblock Thursday.
The Century Town Council wanted the Florida Legislature to consider the exemption, but the proposal never made it to a Thursday afternoon meeting of the Escambia County State Legislative Delegation. That’s because, according to Rep. Clay Ingram, Florida law won’t allow the Legislature to consider such an exemption.
“The Century mayor’s office concluded that, under Florida’s constitution, a local bill is not the appropriate procedure by which to achieve an exemption, but they are currently looking at other options,” Ingram said.
Mayor Freddie McCall said Thursday afternoon that he was disappointed the Legislature won’t be able to exempt Century from the gas tax hike, but the town will continue to explore options.
“We might be able to do it through a (constitutional) amendment,” he said.
The four cent gas tax approved last year by the Escambia County Commission is scheduled to be implemented in 2014. Century officials contend the new tax is unfair to North Escambia residents and may force the three gas stations in Century to close as they force drivers choosing to purchase lower priced gasoline across the state line in Flomaton.
Pictured: Two of Century’s three gas stations at the intersection of East Highway 4 and Highway 29. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Tate Mock Trial Team Wins Regional Championship
February 1, 2013
The Tate High School Mock Trial team defeated Gulf Breeze Thursday evening to become regional champions.
With the the win, the Tate High School Mock Trial team will represent the area in the state Mock Trial Competition. Last year, the Tate team won the state championship.
Gaetz: Six-Lane Widening For Portion Of Highway 29; New Bay Bridge
February 1, 2013
A six lane upgrade to a portion of Highway 29 and a new no-toll Three Mile Bridge were among nearly $1 billion in transportation funding announced Thursday by Senate President Don Gaetz (R-Niceville) and representatives from the Florida Department of Transportation.
Gaetz said he was told the initiative constitutes the largest single investment in our area’s transportation infrastructure in state history.
Escambia County will see widening of Highway 29 from four to six lanes from Nine Mile Road to I-10. The interchange at Nine Mile Road will be replaced with a “tight urban diamond” and existing ramps will be converted to service roads. Construction is planned for 2016 at a cost of $50.8 million.
The largest single project is the replacement of the Three Mile Bridge on Highway 98 connecting Pensacola and Gulf Breeze. The bridge will cost $595.6 million to build. Construction will begin in two years following acquisition of right of way and environmental permits.
The Senate President emphasized that the new bridge will not be a toll bridge but will be paid for entirely by state transportation funds.
Northwest Florida’s three ports – Pensacola, Panama City and Port St. Joe – will all receive improvements totaling $14.5 million. Gaetz praised Montford (D-Tallahassee) for his persistence and success in championing port funding as a way to help manufacturing and agriculture. Montford is chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee.
Gaetz said the impact of the historic investments will be to help the private sector create more and better jobs.
“Hundreds of jobs will be created during the engineering and construction of these projects,” Gaetz explained. “But the real economic value is in building the arteries that get products to and from market. A burst of construction getting that infrastructure in place will help our communities attract and keep growing businesses that need skilled workers for decades to come.”
Santa Rosa County will receive $23.9 million in state funds to add two lanes to the existing two lane State Road 87 from Eglin AFB’s boundary to two miles south of the Yellow River.
Millions of dollars of projects were also announced in Okaloosa, Washington, Holmes and Bay counties.
Pictured top: The Three Mile Bridge linking Pensacola and Gulf Breeze is set for replacement. Pictured inset: Highway 29 from Nine Mile Road to I-10 will become six lanes. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Jay Sex Offender Charged With Registration Violation
February 1, 2013
A convicted sex offender from Jay has been been arrested for failing to comply with Florida’s sexual offender registration laws.
Henry Lee Thompson, 63, was booked into the Santa Rosa County Jail without bond for failing to report his proper address to authorities. Thompson was convicted of sexual battery of an adult female in June 2010 and ordered to register as a sexual offender.
Chiefs Honor Top Female Weightlifters
February 1, 2013
The Northview High School Girls Weightlifting Team recently ended a successful season and recognized several members for their achievements.
Pictured: (L-R) Most Improved Ashley Joiner; Most Valuable Jody Paramore; and Coach’s Award winners Te’Andreia Knight, Ashley Mooney and Hannah Fiellin. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.