Super Volunteer: Rev. Janet Lee Honored By Century Chamber
February 26, 2014
Lee is active throughout the Century community. She is a regular volunteer at the Century Health and Rehabilitation Center where she is known for visiting with her dogs and spearheading the “Methodist Mischief” program that continually delights the residents. Creativity abounds with her lessons like “Trip Across the USA in our Chevrolet”.Watkins Graduates From Basic Combat Training
February 26, 2014
Army Pvt. David T. Watkins has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, OK.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
Watkins is the son of Amber Fletcher of Cantonment and Tommy Watkins of Manor, TX.
He is a 2013 graduate of Siatech Charter HIgh School and the pre-law program at Job Corp in Gainseville.
Scott Appoints Merrill, Five Others To Gulf Consortium
February 26, 2014
Tuesday, Governor Rick Scott announced six appointments to the Gulf Consortium:
- Collier Merrill, 53, of Pensacola, is the president and co-owner of the Merrill Land Company. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning February 25, 2014, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
- Pam Anderson, 64, of Panama City Beach, is the operations manager of Capt. Anderson’s Marina. She fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning February 25, 2014, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
- Peter Bos, 67, of Destin, is the president and chief executive officer of Legendary LLC. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning February 25, 2014, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
- Lino Maldonado, 41, of Niceville, is the vice president of Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning February 25, 2014, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
- Mike Sole, 49, of Tallahassee, is the vice president of state governmental affairs for Florida Power and Light. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning February 25, 2014, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
- Neal Wade, 67, of Panama City, is the executive director of the Bay Economic Development Alliance. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning February 25, 2014, and ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
The Gulf Consortium is a public entity created in October 2012 by Inter-local Agreement among Florida’s 23 Gulf Coast counties, from Escambia County in the western panhandle of Florida to Monroe County on the southern tip of Florida and the United States.
Florida’s 23 Gulf Coast Counties formed the Consortium to meet requirements of the RESTORE Act to develop a State Expenditure Plan for economic and environmental recovery of the Gulf coast in Florida following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The RESTORE Act was passed by the Congress on June 29, 2012 and signed into law on July 6, 2012 by the President.
Rain, Cold Today
February 26, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers. Temperature falling to around 40 by 4pm. North wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
- Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. North wind around 10 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
- Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast after midnight.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
- Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Softball: Northview Beats Catholic
February 26, 2014
The Northview Chiefs beat Catholic Tuesday night 14-3 in Bratt. The varsity Chiefs will take part in the T.R. Miller Tournament beginning Friday in Brewton.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Baseball: Tate, Northview
February 26, 2014
Northview’s junior varsity beat the JV Tigers of Pensacola 2-0. And in varsity action, PHS defeated Northview 3-1. The varsity Chiefs will travel to Freeport for a 4:00 district game on Thursday. For more photos, click here.
The junior varsity Aggies beat Washington 9-0 to improve to 4-2-1. Tate’s varsity beat Washington 8-3 to improve to 3-2. And Tate’s 9th grade team lost Tuesday to Navarre 6-5, dropping their record to 2-2.
Pictured: Northview takes on Pensacola High Tuesday in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photos and photos by Ramona Preston for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
100 Percent Chance Of Rain Tonight
February 25, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 48. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
- Wednesday: Showers. Temperature falling to around 43 by 2pm. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
- Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
- Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
- Tuesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Boil Water Notice For Some Cottage Hill Water Works Customers
February 25, 2014
A precautionary boil water notice has been issued for some customers of the Cottage Hill Water Works System.
The following areas are included in the notice: McKenzie Road, Handy Road, Chavers Road, Smyers Road, Grenelefe Drive, Cottage Park Raod, Elna Road and the Huntington Subdivision.
The notice was issued following a water main break. Residents are advised to boil water for one minute at a rolling boil or to use six drops of regular unscented household bleach per gallon of water for water drinking or cooking purposes. Bacteriological sampling is underway and the advisory will be lifted as soon as possible.
A crew has repaired the main and is flushing out the lines. Residents are advised that there is a possibility of discolored water as a result of the break and flushing, and to flush their home’s plumbing by running their taps for a few minutes. If you have questions, contact the Cottage Hill Water Works, office at (850) 968-5485.
Pedestrian Struck And Killed
February 25, 2014
A pedestrian was killed in an accident Monday night in Escambia County.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 49-year old Bettie Jill Joseph of Pensacola was northbound on Hollywood Avenue about 6:15 p.m. when a pedestrian failed to yield and stepped in front of her 2007 Dodge Charger. The pedestrian, identified as 53-year old Eric Glen Tate of Pensacola, was transported to Baptist Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
No charges were filed against Joseph.
Tate Band Members Receive Superior, Excellent Ratings At Bandmasters Event
February 25, 2014
Numerous members of the Tate High School band students received superior and excellent ratings at the Florida Bandmasters Association District 1 Auxiliary Solo and Ensemble MPA event Friday night at Gulf Breeze High School. Tate was well represented, with the second most entries of any school in Northwest Florida.
Tate had 65 students earn a Superior rating, the most in several years.
Students listed below in bold type performed a Grade 5 piece or higher. Their Superior rating on this difficult music qualifies them to advance to the FBA State Solo and Ensemble MPA on March 24-25 in Gainesville.
Solos
- Angel Chu – Flute (Superior)
- Taylor Ertel – Flute (Excellent)
- Tiana Hendricks – Flute (Superior)
- Toye Johnson – Flute (Excellent)
- Toye Johnson – Piccolo (Superior)
- Madison Rondeau – Flute (Superior)
- Jordan Rynders – Flute (Excellent)
- Katie Woods – Clarinet (Superior)
- Ashton Nelson – Bassoon (Superior)
- Jacob Howard – Trumpet (Superior)
- Ethan Millet – Trumpet (Superior)
- Zach Vranich – Trumpet (Superior)
- Tristan Workman – Trumpet (Superior)
- Amber Brock – Trombone (Excellent)
- Noah Heitz – Trombone (Superior)
- Erica Earnest – Marimba (Superior)
- Honya Richbourg – Marimba (Superior)
- Kaitlin Sainata – Xylophone (Superior)
Duets/Trios/Quartets
- Victoria VanScyoc & Topanga Tucker – Flute (Excellent)
- Toye Johnson & Madison Tourney – Flute (Superior)
- Lillan Jensen & Jordan Rynders – Flute (Excellent)
- Lillian Jensen, Logan Royer, & Jordan Rynders – Flute (Excellent)
- Josh Chism, Cameron Caulder, Jacob Norre, & Brennan Infinger – Saxophone (Excellent)
- Bryce Coots, Eric Esselburn, Kendall Sainata, & Ashton Nelson – Saxophone (Superior)
Percussion Quintet (Excellent)
Landon Benson, Emily DeRise, Kyle Irps, Ethan Jensen and Will Talley
Percussion Choir (Superior)
Erica Earnest, Tristan Hacker, Madison Metcalf, Paxton Metcalf, Honya Richbourg, Kaitlin Sainata, Danae Smith and Ryan Tanton
Woodwind Choir (Superior)
Madison Rondeau, Toye Johnson, Steffany Brown, Ana Lowe, Madison Philley, Jenna Brooks, Natalie Wright, Julie Menah, Marissa Constantakos, Lexi Dixon, Stephen Cleary, Bryce Coots, Kendall Sainata, Kayla Dixon, Geoff Nagle, Eric Esselburn, Jessica Merritt, Kathryn Howard and Ashton Nelson
Brass Choir (Superior)
Jacob Howard, Zach Vranich, Mariah Constantakos, Jacob Hall, Joel Pryor, J. D. Franklin, Hannah Chism, Molly French, Chad Ratliff, Jessica Gainey, Chandler Cotton, Zach Humphries, Aaron Gavin, Jacob Charles, Matt Hardy, Darren Gulsby and Nick Krostag