Northview High School Tribal Band Members Honored
May 16, 2014
Members of the Northview High School Tribal Beat Band were recognized during their annual awards ceremony Thursday night at the school.
Band members were recognized for the following accomplishments:
Dixieland Marching Festival
- Superior Rating and Best in Class 1A award
- Drumline – Superior Rating and Best in Class 1A Drumline
- Drum Major Cory Hester – Superior Rating and Best in Class 1A Drum Major
- Color Guard – Superior Rating and Best in Class 1A Color Guard
- Dance Team – Superior Rating
Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Music Performance Assessments
- Dance Team, Majorettes, and Color Guard – Superior Rating
Florida Bandmasters Association Solo and Ensemble Music Performance Assessments
- Kendrick Walker – Excellent rating – Saxophone solo
- Kylie Brook – Excellent Rating – Flute Solo
- Paula Spicer and Abbie Johnson – Excellent Rating – Piano Duet
- Maddi Weber and Taylor Brook – Superior Rating – Trumpet Duet
- Taylor Brook – Superior Rating – Trumpet Solo
- Cory Hester – Superior Rating – Saxophone Solo
- Dance Team – Superior Rating – Dance Ensemble
Seniors were also honored with a trophy.
Members of the Northview High School Tribal Beat band are:
*Seniors denoted with an asterisk.
Drum Major
Cory Hester*
Band
Jessica Amerson
Ellie Amerson
Kylie Brook
Taylor Brook*
Anna Donald*
Amber Freeman
Magen Hardy
Austin Hill
Adrian King
Triston Long
Kyle Smith
Kent Smith*
Jessica Stacey
Samuel Stott
LaDarrius Thames
Kendrick Walker*
Emily Walston
Madison Weber
Pit
Tristan Brown
Hunter Dettling*
Davy Hanks
Abbie Johnson
Darion Riley
Jeremy Stacey*
Drum Line
Donald Baity*
Dylan Baker
Jonathan Elliott
Cheyanne Merchant
Benjamin Stott
Maxwell Townson
David Weber
Tristan Williams
Dance
Morgan Digmon*
Anna Fischer*
Leah Fischer
Chloe Leonard*
Jessica Lowery*
Shelby Nielsen*
Bethany Reynolds
Danielle Scott*
Rebekah Sepulveda*
Lily Townson*
Majorettes
Julie Hester
Brianna Smith
Morgan Wiggins
Color Guard
Tabitha Chavers
Sarah Dutton
Mashama Codrington*
Jasmine Maher*
Brittany Martin*
Morgan Packer
Paula Spicer
Pictured top and below: The Northview High School Tribal Beat Band’s annual award ceremony Thursday night. Photos by Gary Amerson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flood Warning Continues For Escambia River; Crest On Saturday
May 16, 2014
A flood warning continues for the Escambia River near Century until further notice.
Thursday night, the stage was 18.4 feet. Minor flooding was occurring and minor flooding is forecast. The flood stage is 17 feet. The river will crest to near 20.4 feet on Saturday then begin falling by early Sunday morning.
At 19.0 feet, low lying pastures will flood and cattle should be moved to higher ground.
No Injuries In Pine Forest Road School Bus Crash
May 16, 2014
A Mississippi driver was ticketed Thursday afternoon after hitting a rear-ended a school bus.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 21-year old Erin Johnson of Ridgeland, MS, was northbound on Pine Forest Road near Sharon Lane and rear-ended the bus which was stopped at a scheduled bus stop. Johnson, bus driver Amarilys Dominguez and the seven students on the bus were not injured.
Johnson was cited for careless driving by the FHP.
Florida Ag Boss: Marijuana Won’t Be Coming To A Field Near You
May 16, 2014
Though Florida could be headed toward allowing marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana won’t replace citrus or be seen growing in fields across the Sunshine State, Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam told the South Florida Sun Sentinel editorial board on Wednesday.
“There won’t be fields of marijuana growing in Florida,” Putnam said in the videotaped interview, of which snippets were posted on the newspaper’s website. “It will be grown under roof, in controlled environments, inside, for obvious security reasons.”
State lawmakers have asked Gov. Rick Scott to approve a measure (SB 1030) that would help patients get access to a strain of marijuana that is high in cannabidiol (CBD) and low in euphoria-inducing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
Meanwhile, voters will be asked to approve a proposed constitutional amendment in November that would lead to broader legalization of medical marijuana.
Putnam, who is opposed to the amendment, expects the proposal will garner the needed 60 percent of votes for approval.
Still, “this is not a boon for Florida agriculture,” Putnam said. Putnam noted that under the low-THC bill approved by the Legislature, the Department of Health would choose five nurseries — one in each corner of the state along with Central Florida — to grow, manufacture and sell the product. And those growers must be registered nurseries that have operated in the state for 30 years and produce more than 400,000 plants.
by The News Service of Florida
Tate Grad McElroy Completes Navy Recruit Training
May 16, 2014
Patrick I. McElroy recently completed basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, the recruit completed a variety of training, including classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety.
The capstone event of boot camp is ‘Battle Stations.’
This exercise is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment.
McElroy is the son of William and Dawn McElroy and a 2013 graduate of Tate High School.
Wahoos Fall 11-0 To Suns
May 16, 2014
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (18-23) fell to the Jacksonville Suns (18-22), 11-0, in the first game of the five-game series in front of a sellout crowd at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. The Suns jumped on the Wahoos early for nine runs in the first three innings and never looked back.
RHP Daniel Corcino was chased from the contest just 1.2 innings into the game. Corcino gave up six runs, but only two of them were earned as an error in the second inning thwarted him from having a quick one-two-three inning. Brooks Pinckard pitched well in relief for the Wahoos; the right-hander threw a perfect sixth inning and struck out one batter.
Hits were hard to come by for the Wahoos as they managed just three throughout the game. Travis Mattair singled in the fifth to break up the no-hitter for RHP Jose Urena. Steve Selsky managed an infield hit to lead off the sixth, but the top of the order couldn’t bring home the defensive replacement. Brodie Greene got his second hit as a pinch hitter in the ninth.
Urena had a fantastic start for the Suns. The right-hander gave up two hits over 6.0 innings of work and struck out five Wahoo batters. The Suns have now won each of Urena’s last six starts. Edgar Olmos pitched 3.0 innings in relief and earned the save for the Suns.
The Suns exploded offensively over the first three innings of the game against the Wahoos. J.T. Realmuto led the charge for the Suns; he went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI. Realmuto is the 10th best prospect in the Marlins system and had an RBI in each of the first three innings. Leadoff hitter Brent Keys had a great night at the plate; he went 4-for-6 with four singles and three runs scored. Third baseman Alfredo Silverio hit a solo shot to lead off the top of the third and gave the Suns a 7-0 lead. Austin Nola doubled three times for the Suns and added two RBI to his ledger.
The Wahoos will send top prospect RHP Robert Stephenson (2-3, 3.72) to the bump in the second game of the series. The Suns starter has yet to be determined.
by Tommy Thrall
FEMA Plans Meeting For Governments, Private Non-Profits
May 16, 2014
State representatives will conduct a meeting to inform public assistance applicants of available assistance and eligibility on Tuesday, May 20, at 9 a.m., at the Escambia County Emergency Operations Center, 6575 North W Street, Pensacola.
The meeting is only for public entities such as counties, municipalities, villages, towns, districts and private nonprofits. Private nonprofits can include educational, utilities, emergency, medical, custodial care, museums, zoos, homeless shelters and libraries, etc. Any agency planning to file a claim should make plans to send an agency representative to the applicant’s briefing.
Thomas “Edward” McCall
May 16, 2014
Thomas “Edward” McCall, 91, of Jacksonville, passed away on May 10, 2014, of congestive heart failure. Edward was born on July 28, 1922, in McDavid. He is predeceased by his parents, Thomas Joseph McCall and Dora Lucille Walker McCall; his wife of 37 years, Frances Laura McGlamery McCall; his son, CWO James Edward McCall and brother, Wildon Wayne McCall.
He is survived by his siblings, Erlene Lanette Pugh (Arnold), Calvin R. McCall (Ann) of McDavid and Norma Jean Taylor (Billy) of Atmore; his children, Mary Frances Spradley of South Carolina and Thomas Almon McCall (Julie) of Glen Saint Mary, FL. Edward was blessed with six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. His family also included numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 15, 2014, from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ted Bridges officiating.
Burial was in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Oak Grove.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mya Lynn Colletta
May 16, 2014
Mya Lynn Colletta of Jay, daughter of Lauren and Tony passed away on May 8, 2014. She was a beautiful sweet, angel who was taken from us too soon. She touched many lives while she was here with us. She will be missed everyday and always in our hearts.
She is survived by her parents, Stephanie (Lauren) Morrow and Charles (Tony) Colletta; grandparents, Chuck and Beth Colletta, Vic Morrow, Dave Maconeghy and Candy Morrow; great-grandparents, Sue and Preston Hawthorne; aunt, Melissa Morrow; uncles, Richard (Ricky) Morrow, Kevin Morrow, Richard (Joey) Colletta and David (Matt) Colletta; godmother, Brittany Tedder and several aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends.
Active pallbearers will be Kevin Morrow and Richard (Joey) Colletta.
Funeral services were held at Jay Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, with Bro. Caleb Copeland officiating.
Burial will follow at Jay City Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been set up in Mya’s name at Pen Air Federal Credit Union. Checks payable to Mya Lynn Colletta memorial account.
The family would like to thank everyone for all your kind words, big hearts, prayers and donations.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Laura Helen Paul
May 16, 2014
Laura Helen Paul, age 76, of Chumuckla, went to be with the Lord, Friday May 9, 2014. Helen was a lifelong resident of Santa Rosa County. She retired from Monsanto after 38 years as a Yarn Lab Technician. She enjoyed crocheting, baking, and spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Edgar L. Paul of 48 years; her son, Teddy J.; parents, Aliston and Ruth Gavin; brothers, Leon, Clarence Ray and Aubrey; sister, Mildred and her grandson, Jason.
She is survived by her sons, Johnny Ray (Patsy) Kirkland and Darrell (Felicia) Paul; step-sons, Randy (Carrie) Paul and Ricky (Janis) Paul; daughter, Shelia (Howard) Morris; brothers, Glenn and Wayne Gavin; sisters, Mary Nell Applegate and Deborah Goodson; grandchildren, Eric, Matthew, Jonathon, Brandon, Kelly, Josh, Makala, Tanner, step-grandchildren Lance, Wayne, and Tiffany and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at Pine Level Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Hudson officiating the service.
Burial will follow at Pine Level Church Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Alan Edwards, Ricky O’Kelley, Jerry Kilpatrick, Paul Griswold, Reggie Odom, and Mickey Diamond.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.