Northview Presents Grade 9-11 Awards
May 28, 2014
Northview High School presented end of the year awards to students in grades 9-11 on Tuesday.
Awards were presented to the following:
English 1 Honors
Highest Average: David Weber
Exemplary: Alyssa Borelli
English 1
Highest Average: Hadley Woodfin
Exemplary: Victoria Amerson
English II
Highest average: Jensyn Warner
Exemplary: Lillie Allen
English II Honors
Highest Average: Jessica Amerson
Exemplary: Niki Coleman
Algebra II Honors
Highest Average: Jessica Amerson
Exemplary: Tristan Brown
Algebra II
Highest Average: Kendal Cobb
Exemplary: Penny Banda
Pre: Cal
Exemplary: Kelton Wooten
9th Grade Reading
Highest Average: Daniel Nielsen
Exemplary: Desmone Knight
10th Grade Reading
Highest Average:Jensyn Warner
Exemplary: Kasey Dorch
PE
9th: Brandon Korinchak& Jasmine Elliott
10th : Zachary Calloway & Savanna Roux
11th: Tristan Brown & Angelique Brown
Girl’s Weightlifting
9th: Victoria Amerson
10th: Hanna Ging
11th: Anissa Smiley
Anatomy Honors
Highest Average: Niki Coleman
Exemplary: Megan Bryan
Anatomy
Highest Average: Adrianne Lee
Exemplary: Rachel Sepulveda
Physics
Highest Average: Joshua Borelli
Biology
Highest Average: Lillie Allen
Exemplary: Elizabeth Sanders
Guitar I
Highest Average: Abbie Johnson
Exemplary: David Weber
Guitar II
Exemplary: Austin Adams
Music Theatre
Exemplary: Madison Weber
Exemplary Ag Student Award
9th Grade Agriscience Foundations: Mitchell Singleton
10th Grade Agriscience Technology: Haylee Weaver
11th Grade AgriscienceTecghnology: Tiffany Cruce
Sociology
Highest Average: Kyndall Hall
Exemplary Student: Kayla Fears
Biology Honors
Highest Average: Jessica Amerson
Exemplary: Haylee Weaver
American Legion Academic
c/PO1 Jason Perritt
American Legion Leadership
c/PO1 Kyle Smith
Voice of Democracy Essay Contest
1st Place: MoriahMcGahan
2nd place: Madison Weber
3rd Place: Jessica Amerson
9th Grade Reading
Highest Average : Victoria Amerson
Exemplary : Chelsea Waters
Advanced Reading
Highest Average: Emily Heard
Exemplary : Jasmine Elliott
World History Honors
Highest Average: Jessica Amerson
Exemplary: Madison Weber
World History
Highest Average: Lawrence Douglas
Exemplary: Carly Ward
Spanish I
Highest Average: David Weber
Exemplary : Kelton Wooten
Spanish II
Highest Average: Jessica Amerson
Exemplary: Jordan Taylor
Honors English III:
Highest Average: Ryan Chavers,
English III:
Highest Average: Rachel Sepulveda
Exemplary: Tiffani Cruce
Family & Consumer Science
9th Highest Average: Brandon Edward Korinchak
9th Exemplary: April Gayle Payne
10th Highest Average: Benjamin Tate Preston
10th Exemplary : Lawrence CW Douglas
11th Highest Average: Matthew Ryan Chavers
11th Exemplary : Mallory Mason Ryan
Automation and Production Technology
Highest Average: Bradley Van Pelt
Exemplary: Trevor Levins
Drafting III
Exemplary: Tristan Williams
U.S. History
Highest Average: Autumn Ates
Exemplary : Kaitlyn Kline
U.S. History Honors
Highest Average: Jessica McCullough
Exemplary : Kelton Wooten
Algebra 1: B
Highest Average : Sarah Dutton
Exemplary Student : Elizabeth Sanders
Algebra 1
Highest Average: Brittanie McLemore
Exemplary Student: Kylie Brook
Geometry Honors
Highest Average: Niki Coleman
Exemplary: Jada Tucker
Geometry
Highest Average: Natalie Barrow
Exemplary: Tiffani Cruce
Naval Science I
Highest Average: Alyssa Borelli
Exemplary Student: Sara McCreary
Naval Science II
Highest Average: MoriahMcGahan
Exemplary: Triston Reaves
Naval Science III
Highest Average: Joshua Borelli
Exemplary: Angelique Brown
Introduction to Information Technology
Exemplary: Kaitlyn Pugh
Digital Design I
Highest Average: Jada Tucker
Exemplary: Lawrence Douglas
Digital Design II
Highest Average: Samantha Sharpless
Liberal Arts Math
Highest Average: Nathan Singleton
Exemplary: Dustin Shaw
Physical Science Honors
Highest Average: David Conrad Weber
Physical Science
Highest Average: Adrian King
Exemplary: Brittanie McLemore
Environmental Science
Highest Average: Rickey Smith
Algebra I: A
Highest Average: Brianna Smith
Exemplary: Rheanna Black
11th Grade Reading
Highest Average: Lakelynn Parker
Exemplary: Decordic King
DCT
Highest Average: Samantha Sharpless
Accounting
Exemplary Student: Desiree Elliard
Atmore Youth Leadership
Morgan Ward
Business certification awards will be published in a future story.
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University Of Florida: Consumer Confidence Dips Slightly In Florida
May 28, 2014
The state’s consumer confidence has decreased slightly over the past month, according to a University of Florida report.
On a scale that ranges from two to 150, confidence among Floridians sits at 78, two points lower than in April but where the state was as the year began, according to numbers released Tuesday by UF’s Survey Research Center in the Bureau of Economic and Business Research.
“Confidence among Floridians seems to be stuck within a five-point range, with the exception of last October when the government shut down,” Chris McCarty, director of the center, said in a prepared statement. “This month pessimism seems to be more concentrated among respondents under age 60 and those with slightly higher incomes. Respondents in those categories are particularly pessimistic about U.S. economic conditions in the short and long term.”
by The News Service of Florida
Mississippi Braves Walk Off Over Wahoos 3-2 In 11
May 28, 2014
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos claimed an early 2-0 lead, but it evaporated in the seventh allowing the Mississippi Braves to win the game 3-2 in 11 innings Tuesday night at Trustmark Park. Jones, who flew out with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the ninth, came up with the winning run at third in the 11th inning and drove a single to left-center field to hand the Blue Wahoos their third straight loss.
Robert Stephenson started for Pensacola and got a no-decision. He went 6.1 innings and allowed 2 R/1 ER with a couple of walks and five strikeouts. He allowed just four singles and didn’t allow a runner past first base until an RBI triple by David Rohm in the seventh.
The bullpen kept the game tied until James Walczak (L, 1-2) allowed the winning run in his only inning of work. Rohm, who scored the game winner, moved up to third on a two-out error by the shortstop which kept the inning alive. The Blue Wahoos had a chance to go in front in the 10th when Travis Mattair was thrown out at home on a two-out single to left by Yorman Rodriguez. Left fielder Cedric Hunter’s throw just beat Mattair at the plate to end the inning.
Chasen Shreve (W, 3-0) worked just one perfect inning out of the bullpen to earn the win. He struck out the side in order in the top of the 11th before earning his third win of the year.
The Blue Wahoos will try to snap their skid behind RHP Jon Moscot (3-3, 2.35) on Wednesday night. The Braves will counter with Atlanta’s No. 3 prospect J.R. Graham (0-2, 4.86). First pitch is slated for 7 p.m. from Trustmark Park.
Ethel Catherine “Cathy” Wilson
May 28, 2014
Ethel Catherine “Cathy” Wilson of Walnut Hill was born March 1, 1937, and passed away on May 16, 2014.
She was preceded in death by her mother, father and one sister.
She left behind a husband of 58 years, James Wilson; 13 siblings (all residing in Canada); six children Jackie (Timmy) Bryars; Leonora (Danny) Grissett, Lynette (Hank) Hepstall, Michelle (Jimmy) Burt, Dawson (Daphne) Wilson, and Quint (Sonya) Wilson; 14 grand children, Andy Faircloth, Kuiana Hubbard, Amanda Willis, Randall Christiansen, Jamie Burt, JJ Burt, Brittany Burt, Calvin Jacobson, Clayton Jacobson, Jennifer Reynolds, JD Wilson, Jeremy Wilson, Patrick Wilson, and Danielle Wilson; and 17 great-grand children.
No Injuries In Minor School Bus Accident
May 28, 2014
There were no injuries in a minor school bus accident Tuesday afternoon on Nokomis Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol said an Escambia County School District bus driven by Cynthia Formby of McDavid was southbound on Rockaway Creek Road and stopped at the intersection of Nokomis Road. A 1999 Dodge 3500 pickup driven by Daryl O’Farrell of McDavid was westbound on Nokomis Road approaching Rockaway Creek Road.
Formby began to make make a left turn onto eastbound Nokomis Road at about the same time O’Farrell began making a right turn onto northbound Rockaway Creek Road. The school bus tracked across the center as the driver made the turn, according to the FHP, causing the side of one vehicle to strike the side of the other. Formby was cited for making an improper left turn by the FHP.
There were 14 Bratt Elementary School students on the bus at the time. There were no injuries.
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One Injured In Wreck Involving County-Owned Pickup Truck
May 27, 2014
One person was injured in a collision involving a county-owned pickup Tuesday afternoon in Oak Grove.
The Florida Highway Patrol said an Escambia County Road Department Ford F250 driven by Anthony Delano of McDavid and a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado driven by Ronald Martin of Atmore were both northbound on County Road 99 just before 2 p.m.
Delano failed to see Martin passing as he attempted to turn on County Road 99A, according to the FHP. The front of Martin’s pickup struck the rear tail light and bumper of the county truck. Delano was transported by ambulance to Atmore Community Hospital with minor injuries; Martin was not injured.
Delano was cited for an improper left turn, according to the FHP.
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Atmore Ambulance also responded to the crash.
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Walnut Hill Man Gets State Prison On Drug Possession, Conspiracy Charges
May 27, 2014
Another North Escambia resident has been convicted and sentenced to prison in connection with last year’s Operation Blister Pack 2.
Jonathan Paul Kite, age 40 of the 700 block of North Highway 99 in Walnut Hill, was convicted of felony drug possession of a listed chemical and conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine. He was sentenced by Judge Ross Goodman to 18 months in state prison to be followed by three years probation and eight hours of community service per month.
Operation Blister Pack 2 targeted about 80 individuals on methamphetamine and pseudoephedrine related charges. Many of those arrested were involved with drug groups dubbed “The Village Group”, centered around “The Village” area of Forrest Street and Lakeview Avenue in Cantonment; and “The Ayers Group”, a group centered around Ayers Street in Molino, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Pedestrian Struck And Killed On Davis Highway
May 27, 2014
A pedestrian was struck and killed on Davis Highway Sunday night.
The pedestrian was crossing Davis Highway north of Atwood Drive when he stepped into the path of a 2009 Dodge Challenger driven by 59-year old Stanley Wallace of Reserve, LA. Wallace swerved but was unable to avoid hitting the pedestrian, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The pedestrian was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased from his injuries. His name has not been released by FHP pending notification of next of kin.
Wallace and his passenger were not injured. No charges were filed in the crash.
Unpaid Property Taxes Must Be Paid By Friday
May 27, 2014
All 2013 unpaid real estate taxes must be paid to avoid a tax certificate being issued, which is a first lien against the property, by May 30 Over 10,000 accounts totaling $11 million remain unpaid, according to Tax Collector Janet Holley.
Payments must be received and processed by close of business on Friday, May 30:
- in person at one of three branch offices;
- online at www.escambiataxcollector.com; or
- through the phone service center (850) 438-6500 ext. 3252.
Late payments will be returned for additional fees.
Drive thru service and drop box are available at all locations. The Warrington office on Navy Boulevard remains closed due to flooding damage. All tax collector offices are closed Monday, May 26 due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Taxpayers may check the status of their taxes online at www.escambiataxcollector.com or call (850) 438-6500 ext. 3252 for more information.
Several Homeless After Apartment Fire
May 27, 2014
A four-family apartment complex was heavily damaged by fire late Monday night on Tumbleweed Trail at the Fowler Place Apartments, leaving at least seven adults and a teenager homeless.
The fire in the 700 block of Tumbleweed Trail, just south of Nine Mile Road off Fowler Avenue, was reported just before midnight. One person reportedly suffered from smoke inhalation. There were no other injuries reported.
The American Red Cross was called to assist residents displaced by the fire.
The exact cause of the blaze is under investigation by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Pictured: Fire rips through an apartment complex on Tumbleweed Trail late Monday night. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.