James Ernest Carlisle
July 4, 2014
James Ernest Carlisle, 85 of Cantonment passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. Ernest was born on March 15, 1929, in Muscogg, FL to the late John T. Carlisle and Clara Garrett Carlisle. Ernest retired from International Paper Mill after 44 years of service. He loved his job and was very dedicated to his work.
Ernest was preceded in death on September 30, 2009. by his wife of 59 years, Geraldine V. Carlisle; his parents; and his daughter, Joyce Goodwin.
He is survived by his children, Larry (Debbie) and Bo (Diane) Carlisle; grandchildren, Cory, Mandy, Jay, Kaila, Kim, Amy, Matt and Marshall; a number of great-grandchildren; son-in- law, Larry Goodwin; and numerous other relatives.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Donald Eugene Butler
July 4, 2014
Donald was born on June 5, 1954, and passed away on June 16, 2014, in Indianapolis, IN. He lived in Walnut Hill from 1996-2010.
Don leaves behind his wife, Glenda Butler, of 17 years; three step-sons, David Haid, John Haid (Joni) and Gregory Haid (Lindsay); seven grandchildren; two sisters, Elaine (Dave), Kris (Scott); six nieces, five nephews and seven great-nephews.
He is preceeded in death by his parents, Edwin and Dorothy Butler; one brother, Charlie and one sister, Gwen.
Services will be held at Barrancas National Cemetary on July 9, 2014, at 11 a.m.
Henry Curtis Tedder “Junior”
July 4, 2014
Henry Curtis Tedder “Junior” was born April 5, 1948, and passed away on June 29, 2014, at his home on Tedder Hill.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James Curtis Tedder and Effie “Della” Ardella Cobb Tedder; and sister, Roda Tedder.
He is survived by his son, Jessie James (Sherrell) Tedder; granddaughters, Mirandra Grice, Autumn Lyell, Storm Lyell and great-granddaughter, Skarlet Boyd; son, George (Jamie) Batz “Shay”, grandchildren, Angel Philyaw, Jasmyn Walker, Austin and Dallas Batz; step-daughter, Cheryl Henderson (Jason) and granddaughters, Stepanie, Kayla, Kimberly and Marilyn; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Kallie and Roger, his “adopted” sons, Jerry Capers and Dwayne Young; a sister, Francess Janett Tedder Lowry; nieces, Suzie, Lisa, Linda, Lisa Hawkins and Sabrina; and nephew, Charles.
“Junior” Tedder was a Veteran of the Marines in the Vietnam War and a POW. He was a truck driver and a logger. He enjoyed motorcycles and loved his family deeply. He was always helping someone out.
We would like to give a special appreciation to his cousin Henry T. Tedder for being his caretaker.
A private memorial will be set at a later date.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Hot, Dry Weather Continues
July 3, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph.
- Independence Day unny, with a high near 93. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Saturday Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
- Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Sunday Sunny, with a high near 93. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
- Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.
- Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Monday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest after midnight.
- Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
- Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
- Wednesday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
- Wednesday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75.
- Thursday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.
Northview FFA Honored For State And National Level Accomplishments
July 3, 2014
The Northview High School FFA was honored by Wednesday for their accomplishments on both the state and national level during the 86th Florida FFA Convention in Orlando.
The Northview FFA was selected as one of Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters for completion of the National Chapter Award program application. Chapters that receive the honor have excelled in the areas of student, chapter and community development and have worked hard to fulfill the mission of the FFA. The Northview FFA will be among the chapters that will represent Florida at the national level during the National Chapter Award Program in Louisville, KY.
Also Wednesday, the Northview FFA was selected as one of Florida’s Premier FFA Chapters. The Premier Chapter Award was initiated to recognize superior achievement by chapters in agricultural education and the FFA. To be eligible for this award, a chapter must be proficient in several areas, which include alumni and community partnerships, financial planning, and public relations, along with recruitment and other FFA activities.
Pictured top: Outgoing Northview FFA President Courtney Solari and Northview FFA advisor Perry Byars (middle) accept the Florida’s Finest FFA Chapter award Wednesday in Orlando. Pictured inset: Byars and incoming Northview FFA Vice President Bethany Reynolds accept the Florida’s Premier FFA Chapter award on stage during the 86th Florida FFA Convention. NorthEscambia.com images, click to enlarge.
Escambia Extension Office Open Again
July 3, 2014
The Escambia County Extension Services office has reopened for regular business.
The office was closed and staff moved to other facilities due to damage from the late April flooding event.
The office is located at 3740 Stefani Road in Cantonment. For more information, call the Escambia County Extension Services office at (850) 475-5230.
Lady Astros Win The Firecracker Classic
July 3, 2014
The Lady Astros softball team won the Firecracker Classic tournament at Exchange Park recently, topping about a dozen other teams from Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.
The Lady Astros got off to a rough start, dropping a couple in pool play, but came back to sweep five in row.
Coach Donnie Nicholson said the team was at their best both offensively and defensively, along with top notch pitching. The tournament team batting average came in around .450, scoring 47 runs while holding opposing teams to 17 runs.
Team members are from Jay, West Florida, Pine Forest, Gulf Breeze and Northview High Schools. They include: Briana Morgan, Jibrasha Moore, Gracie Kilcrease, Farrah Nicholas, Megan Freemon, Sydney Wright, Brooke Lauber, Dana Blackmon, Emily Loring, Briana Rogers, Rebecca Mejia, Kaley Workmon and Hannah Ging. Coaches are Nicholson and Kathy Blackmon.
Pictured: The Lady Astros (top, L-R) Briana Morgan, Jibrasha Moore, Gracie Kilcrease, Farrah Nicholas, Megan Freemon and Sydney Wright, (bottom, L-R) Brooke Lauber, Dana Blackmon, Emily Loring, Briana Rogers and Rebecca Mejia. Not Pictured are Kaley Workmon and Hannah Ging, and coaches Donnie Nicholson and Kathy Blackmon. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Fourth Of July Picnic About $6 Per Person This Year
July 3, 2014
An all-American Fourth of July picnic of the nation’s favorite foods including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pork spare ribs, potato salad, baked beans, lemonade and chocolate milk will cost slightly more this year but still comes in at less than $6 per person, says the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Farm Bureau’s informal survey reveals the average cost for a summer picnic for 10 is $58.72, or $5.87 per person. That’s about a 5-percent increase compared to a year ago.
“Despite some modest price increases over the past year or so – meats, especially – most Americans should be able to find summer picnic foods at prices close to the averages found by our volunteer shoppers,” said John Anderson, deputy chief economist at AFBF.
“Retail meat prices are higher compared to a year ago because the nation’s cattle herd is now at a historically small level,” Anderson said. “The total number of hogs farmers across the nation are raising is also down, which has contributed to higher retail prices for pork products.”
Although consumers will pay a bit more for their Independence Day picnics, finding delectable meat cuts and ingredients for side dishes will not be a problem.
“As a nation, we continue to enjoy a consistent, high-quality supply of meats and poultry that can be grilled or prepared any number of different ways. The whole array of home-grown foods Americans typically enjoy in the summer also is in plentiful supply,” he said.
AFBF’s summer picnic menu for 10 consists of hot dogs and buns, cheeseburgers and buns, pork spare ribs, deli potato salad, baked beans, corn chips, lemonade, chocolate milk, watermelon for dessert, and ketchup and mustard.
A total of 84 Farm Bureau members (volunteer shoppers) in 25 states checked retail prices for summer picnic foods at their local grocery stores for this informal survey.
Japanese Sister City Donates $12K To Support Local Flood Relief Efforts
July 3, 2014
Pensacola’s sister city, Gero, Japan, has donated $12,888 to support flood relief efforts. After the devastating flood impacting our community at the end of April into early May, representatives from Gero contacted the City of Pensacola seeking ways to lend a hand, according to the United Way of Escambia County.
“We are incredibly grateful to our Sister City in Japan for their generosity,” said Mayor Ashton Hayward. “Residents throughout our community experienced significant losses as a result of the flood. Though they are half a world away, our friends in Gero saw our need and stepped up in a big way. Their donation will be used to help those who need it most.”
Their generous donation will be added to the nearly $180,000 United Way has already disbursed to local non-profit partners experiencing loss from the flood. Dollars were raised online, at a May telethon/radio-thon at Cordova and Santa Rosa malls, local contributors to flood relief and United Way’s reserve funds.
In 1998, The City of Pensacola and Gero, Japan partnered through Sister Cities International to promote exchanges of culture, education, information and trade. The cities partnered to create a lifelong friendship that would provide prosperity and peace through person-to-person “citizen diplomacy.”
Pictured top: Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward, Gov. Rick Scott and Senate President Don Gaetz tour Pensacola flood damage in early May along with other local leaders. Pictured inset: Scott discusses recovery efforts with FEMA representative Cheria Brown. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Gulf Coast Kid’s House Expanding
July 3, 2014
Gulf Coast Kid’s House is expanding and setting out to raise $1 million to provide needed renovations.
At a groundbreaking ceremony held Wednesday, it was announced that the new wing would be named the Allen R. Levin Family Advocacy and Education Wing in recognition of a significant gift made by local philanthropists Teri Levin and Martin Levin.
Teri Levin spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony on behalf of the family. “The Levin Family has been committed to Gulf Coast Kid’s House since the beginning. We are proud to support them and Our Children, Our Future. My late husband Allen, was a humble and generous man – we’re glad that his name too will be included on this building that offers hope to so many children.”
Pam Schwartz, Gulf Coast Kid’s House chair spoke of the importance of GCKH to help children move from “victims to victorious” and celebrated her tenth year on the board of directors.
The Gulf Coast Kid’s House expansion will add an additional 3,000 square feet to the existing structure and will allow the agencies housed at GCKH to serve the most egregiously abused children in Escambia County. The new space will include a new medical exam room, community conference room, therapy rooms, and offices. Many opportunities are available for individual and corporate sponsorships of the new space.
Stan Connally, Gulf Power CEO, urged attendees to support the campaign saying, “Relative to my fellow board members, I am a new member of the Kids House team, but I am equally as committed to the mission. During my first few months in Pensacola, I had the opportunity to attend a presentation at the FSU School of Medicine. There, two medical students were presenting and they showed many horrible images - the one that is burned in my memory was of a young 2 year old that had been held in scalding hot water in an abuse case. I have two children of my own and knowing that children could endure this kind of torture was heart-breaking and unacceptable to me.”
For additional information, contact Stacey Kostevicki at (850) 595-5780.