Northview Opens Season With Loss To Chipley; Undefeated Tate Wins Another
December 6, 2014
Chipley 64, Northview 54
The Northview Chiefs opened their basketball season Friday night with a 64-54 district loss to Chipley. In junior varsity action, Chipley also defeated Northview, 31-26.
The varsity Chiefs will be back in action Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Escambia Charter School. The JV and varsity will host West Florida next Tuesday night beginning at 5:00 in Bratt. The next district game for the Chiefs (0-1) will be December 16 at Jay.
Tate 43, Fort Walton 40
The undefeated Tate Aggies rolled on with another one in the win column Friday night. The Aggies beat Fort Walton 43-40.
The Tate Aggies (6-0) will travel Tuesday for a 7 p.m. game at Niceville, followed by a road game Thursday night at Milton.
Pearl Harbor Survivors Honored; Program Includes Tate High
December 6, 2014
Pearl Harbor survivors were honored Friday morning during a World War II Remembrance ceremony at the National Aviation Museum. The Wind Ensemble from the Tate High School Band took part in the event. Photos courtesy NAS Naval Aviation Museum and RustyBuggy.com for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Christmas Spirit: Lady Jags Softball Helps Decorate Ronald McDonald House
December 6, 2014
The West Florida High School Lady Jaguar softball team helped decorate the Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola for Christmas. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Enjoy An Evening in Bethlehem Tonight
December 6, 2014
Gonzalez United Methodist Church will hold their Fifth Annual Evening in Bethlehem tonight with continuous tours from 6-8 p.m.
From the organizers:
The Evening in Bethlehem to go back in time to the night Jesus was born. Immerse yourself in the people, places and experiences that surrounded the birth of Jesus Christ. Live animals, and actors playing their parts will round out the setting of what it was like in Bethlehem on that night. Stroll through the village with your loved ones, and go back in time to share in the joy of the birth of the son of God. This event is family friendly, and is a great way to kick off the Christmas season.
Gonzalez United Methodist Church is located at 2026 Pauline Street in Cantonment. The event is free, and refreshments will be provided.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Helen Kowalski Beadle
December 6, 2014
Helen Kowalski Beadle died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 4, 2014.
She was born to Frank and Sophie (Bethka) Kowalski in Oswego, NY on March 9, 1922. Two years after finishing high school, she took the train to Montgomery, AL, to marry her true love, Avery Howard Beadle, who was serving there in the Army Air Corps. They were wed in June, 1942. After the war, they moved to Cantonment where Avery worked for the St. Regis Paper Company.
Helen was a devout Catholic and a devoted wife and mother of two children. She was an excellent homemaker, cook, and seamstress. When her children were older, she became certified as a teacher’s aide and worked for several years at Woodham High School and Jim Allen Elementary. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and was hard to beat at Scrabble. In later years, she and Avery made several trips to Europe and were active in square and round dancing.
Helen is survived by her husband of 72 years, Avery H. Beadle; two children, Sylvia Beadle Zurko of Colorado, and Gary (Danise) Beadle of Cantonment; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
After cremation she will be interred at Barrancas National Cemetery at a later date. Faith Chapel North is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Catholic Charities, Habitat for Humanity, or Manna Food Bank.
Friends are invited to visit the family at 100 Morris Avenue in Cantonment, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, December 12.
Ada Inman
December 6, 2014
Ada Inman, age 79 of Jay, passed away on December 4, 2014. She was a resident of Century Care Center and enjoyed flower gardening and working in her yard. Ada was a Protestant by faith and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She was a loving woman to all who knew her.
Ada was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Jennie Attaway and several brothers and sisters.
Ada is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, “Sarge” Inman; daughter, Ester Marie Moore (Ace); sons, Theron Russell Inman (Karen) and David Inman (Maria); brother, Joe Ivey Attaway; sisters, Alice Campbell, Geneva Attawa, and Azaline Dunsford; grandchildren, Corey Inman and Bentley Kirkland and numerous other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home chapel.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Management organizations.
Escambia County Hires Corrections Director
December 6, 2014
Escambia County has hired Michael Tidwell as corrections director.
Tidwell will oversee the Escambia County Jail, Community Corrections, Probations, Pretrial, Code Enforcement, Animal Control and the Road Prison. His first day on the job will be January 28.
He replaces Gordon Pike, who retired last month. His retirement date was already scheduled prior to the April 30 explosion as the Central Booking and Detention facility.
Most recently, Tidwell served as chief corrections deputy for Orleans Parish, LA. With more than 30 years experience, Tidwell has been also employed as the director of the Orange County Corrections Department, jail director for Seminole County, corrections director for Osceola County and has management experience at organizations nationwide. He received his master’s degree in human services from Lincoln University and is a certified jail manager and corrections executive.
The selection committee is comprised of County Administrator Jack Brown, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Eric Haines, Pensacola Police Chief Chip Simmons, Trial Court Administrator Robin Wright and Richard Johnson of the Florida Model Jail Inspections group.
The five other finalists for the position were:
- Larry Aiken — former Escambia County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy under Sheriff David Morgan, and employed currently by Edge Access, Inc.
- Tammie Booker — currently the second ranking person in the division under Pike, serving as community corrections division director
- Clifford Tebbitt — jail administrator in Scott County, Iowa
- Brett Whitlock — Escambia County jail commander
- Jesse Williams — regional director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections
A total of 17 people applied for the position.
Bobbie Glenda (Strickland) White
December 6, 2014
Bobbie Glenda (Strickland) White, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2014, in Indianapolis, IN.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Losson D. White; parents, James Howard Strickland and Vera (Daniels) Strickland; and great-granddaughter, Kinley Nevaeh Clarke.
Mrs. White is survived by her son, Kenneth H. White; daughter, Glenda V. Butler; five grandchildren, David W. Haid, John C. (Joni) Haid, Greg A. (Lindsay) Haid, Manda L. (Jess) Clarke and Losson D. White; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Bro. Roy Chewning, officiating.
Burial to follow in Barrancas National Cemetery.
Family will receive friends at 10:30 a.m. until time of service.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Community Home Health, 9894 East 121st Street, Fishers, IN 46037.
Pallbearers will be David W. Haid, John C. Haid, Greg A. Haid and Kenneth H. White.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ernie Hester, Vince Milstead and Billy Ward.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Mobile Double Murder Suspect Shoots, Kills Self In Escambia County
December 5, 2014
An Escambia County man murdered two people in Mobile before shooting and killing himself at his Escambia home as deputies approached, according to police.
The Mobile Police found two people deceased from gunshot wounds inside Vaughn Photography at 24 North Florida Street in Mobile about 3:45 p.m. Thursday. Daniel Herbert Vaughn, 43 years old of Mobile and his mother, 67 year-old Rosa Vaughn McGahagin of Spanish Fort, were pronounced deceased on scene.
Terry Walton, age 56 of Pensacola, was identified as the suspect by Mobile Police. It was determined Vaughn and Walton knew each other but no motive for the shooting has been released.
The investigation revealed Walton returned to his residence in Pensacola after the incident. As Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office deputies were at his residence attempting to make contact with him, Walton shot himself, causing his death, according to police.
Mobile Police said the case is considered cleared with Walton’s death.
Pictured: Mobile Police Department headquarters.
Dry Weather Now Officially A Drought
December 5, 2014
We all know it’s dry outside with very little recent rain. And now it’s official with portions of the area in a drought, according to the National Weather Service.
A drought status map released Thursday shows most of Escambia County is experience moderate drought conditions, while about portions of North Escambia area just abnormally dry. Southern Mobile and Baldwin counties in Alabama are currently in a severe drought.
The only mention of rain in the seven day forecast is a very slight chance of rain for Saturday morning.
Graphic courtesy the National Weather Service for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.