Molino Park Holds Muffins For Moms And Field Day
May 3, 2014
There were two big events at Molino Park Elementary School on Friday — Muffins for Moms and Field Day.
Muffins for Moms, sponsored by the PTA, gave moms a chance to stop by with children and learn about the latest school information. The school recently held a similar “Donuts With Dad” event.
Pictured top and below: Field Day at Molino Park Elementary. Pictured inset and bottom: Muffins for Moms at MPES. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
Florida Lawamkers Ban E-Cig Sales To Minors
May 3, 2014
Florida lawmakers passed a plan Friday that would ban the sales of electronic cigarettes to minors. The House voted 117-0 to approve the bill (SB 224), which had earlier passed the Senate. It now goes to Gov. Rick Scot for his signature.
“Electronic cigarettes are becoming increasingly popular,” Senate sponsor Lizbeth Benacquisto, R-Fort Myers, said in a prepared statement. “However, by putting age restrictions on these harmful nicotine devices we are taking the steps necessary to keep our impressionable children healthy and strong.”
Supporters of the bill contend that use of the trendy tubes, which deliver nicotine, can lead to young people smoking tobacco.
Last Chance To See ‘Shrek the Musical’
May 3, 2014
Shrek the Musical will be presented again tonight at Northview High School.
The musical is based on the Oscar winning DreamWorks film that started it all, bringing the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage.
Shrek the Musical will be presented at 7:00 tonight in the Northview threatre. Admission is $8 at the door.
COMING MONDAY: NorthEscambia.com will have a complete photo gallery from Shrek The Musical.
Pictured top: Donkey (Kendrick Walker) and Shrek (Cory Hester) make their plans to rescue a princess during Shrek the Musical Friday night at Northview High School. Pictured inset: Fiona (Anna Donald) counts the days that she’s been held in a castle tower. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Sawmill Day And Car Show Today In Century
May 3, 2014
The 4th annual Sawmill Day and Car Show will be held todyin Century.
The car show registration will be open until 11 a.m., with awards at 2 p.m.
The day features entertainment, music, demonstrations, dancers, craft and restoration displays, and food and drinks.
The event is taking place in the Historical Park at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Fourth Street in Century.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Robert Earl Simmons
May 3, 2014
Mr. Robert Earl Simmons, age 54 of McDavid, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in Pensacola.
Mr. Simmons was a native and lifetime resident of Century, where he worked in the construction industry. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Leslie Simmons; brother, Ronnie Simmons; and wife, Teresa Moore.
He is survived by his mother, Vera Simmons of Century; son, Nathan A Mack of McDavid; daughter, Sarah Moore of Century and step-daughter, Jacqueline (Billy) Moes of Jacksonville; brothers, Donnie Simmons of Century, Ricky Simmons of Brewton, David Simmons of Century, Bobby Simmons of Jay; sister, Carolyn Brown of Brewton; and three grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 5, 2014, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Wayne Marshall officiating.
Pallbearers will be Donnie Simmons, Ricky Simmons, David Simmons, Bobby Simmons, Todd Smith, and Chester Stewart.
Flomaton Funeral Home is directing.
Tate FFA Alumini Rodeo Is Saturday Night
May 3, 2014
The Tate High School FFA Alumni Foundation will present its 23rd Annual Rodeo at the James C. Robinson Escambia County Equestrian Center tonight. The rodeo begins at 7:30 p.m.
T Tickets can also be purchased the day of the event at the Equestrian Center gate at the cost of $10 for adults and $5 for children.
The rodeo is a project of the Tate FFA Alumni Foundation. The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.
The James C. Robinson Escambia County Equestrian Center is located at 7750 Mobile Highway in Beulah.
The 23rd Annual Tate High School FFA Alumni Foundation Annual Rodeo is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com.
Chadwick “Chad” Burris
May 3, 2014
Mr. Chadwick “Chad” Burris, 27, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, in Foley.
Mr. Burris was a native of Century and a resident of Bluff Springs for the past nine years. Mr. Burris was an employee of Armstrong World Industries and a graduate of Bartlett High School in Memphis, TN. He attended the Vision Church of Flomaton. His parents, Lisa Sigler and Chuck Burris III; and grandparents, Helen and Ezra McCraney precede him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Ashley Burris of Bluff Springs; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Atha and Bobby Waller of Bratt; one son, Easton Ezra Burris of Bluff Springs; one brother, Ricky (Whitney) Burris of Flomaton; one sister, Heidi Burkett of Flomaton; and grandparents, Teen and Arnold Weaver of Bratt and Lois and Dick Burris of Memphis, TN.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 4, 2014, at 3 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Hart, Rev. Sam Weaver, and Rev. Eric Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, May 4, 2014, from 1 p.m. until service time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Brandon McCormick, Ryan Hurd, Jordan Lane, Willie Johnson, Rick Ness, Jeremiah Wilson, Mike Austin, and Ryan Malone.
Honorary pallbearers will be Todd Aceto, J.T. Johnson, Dustin Rector, Grover Barnes, Leslie Barnes, Stephan Howe (Chico), Richard Kiesling, and Randy Long.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Tommy Curl Saylor
May 3, 2014
Tommy Curl Saylor, 64, of Jay, died Wednesday April 30, 2014 at home. He was born to the late Quinton and Hattie Saylor on July 17, 1949, in Harlan, Kentucky, but raised in Rosspoint, Kentucky. Tommy graduated from Cawood High School in 1967 and enlisted in the United States Army. He did two tours in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division of United States Army and received many accommodations which included three Bronze Stars and Purple Heart.
Upon returning home, he married Linda Louise Seals on July 22, 1972, in Harlan. They relocated to Pensacola where Tommy received two Associate Degrees from Pensacola Junior College. He worked for Naval Aviation Depot in Pensacola before being transferred to Cherry Point FRC East. In 2009, he retired after 38 years as a civil service employee.
Tommy is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda Saylor; four children, Brooke Saylor of Havelock, N.C., Jenna (Jacob) Kimmis of New Bern, N.C., Adam Saylor of Havelock, N.C., and Matthew Saylor of Jay; and one grandchild, Thomas Kimmis. He is also survived by his sister, Audrey (Gerald) Morrison of Pensacola; sister-in-law, Brenda (Junior) Cox of Knoxville, TN, Sherry Bingham of Harlan, KY, and Jerry (Lola) Seals of Cawood, KY; and numerous loved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 1:30 until 2 p.m. for family and from 2 p.m. until service tim at 2:30 p.m. for close friends on Sunday, May 4, 2014, at the Berrydale Baptist Church in Jay.
Burial will be with military honors.
Family members, sons, and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James Berry “Red” Smith
May 3, 2014
James Berry “Red” Smith, 78, of Pensacola was born on July 21, 1935 in Bluff Springs and passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014.He was a lifelong resident of the area. He retired after 33 and a half years with Gulf Power Company. He was a member of IBEW and served his country with the US Marine Corps.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Zell Berry and Lucille Cooper Smith; and brothers, Jack Smith, Walter Smith, and Winegair Smith.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 55 years, Carman Sue Walker Smith; sons, Randall James (Regina) Smith and David Barry (Denise) Smith; granddaughters, Patricia Lynn Smith, Sarah Katherine Smith, Jessica Alene Smith, and Jami Miranda Smith; and grandsons, Christopher Barry Smith and Cameron Spivey.
The family will receive friends at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home until service time at12:30 p.m.
Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery at NAS Pensacola.
Special thanks are extended to Adam Willis and Curt Warren of Emerald Coast Hospice for the professional care provided to Red.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to Manna Food Bank, Inc., 116 Gonzalez St., Pensacola, FL 32501 or Emerald Coast Hospice,1555 N Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32501 in memory of James Berry Smith.
Wahoos Snap Skid With 14-1 Win Over Generals
May 3, 2014
The Blue Wahoos snapped their three-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Jackson Generals on Friday night at the Ballpark at Jackson behind a strong start from Jon Moscot. The Wahoos hurler allowed just two hits and retired the final 13 batters he faced.
Pensacola scored single runs over four separate innings and got strong pitching from Moscot and the bullpen. Donald Lutz drove home two of the Wahoos runs with RBI singles in the first and fifth innings. He finished the game 2-for-2 with a walk. Rey Navarro also had a solid night at the plate going 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and a run scored. Lutz left the game after the Blue Wahoos batted in the sixth inning. No update is available on his condition.
Moscot earned the win after working 7.0 innings allowing just the 1R/ER on only two hits with a walk and five strikeouts. Elvin Ramirez made his Blue Wahoos debut with a scoreless eighth. James Walczak pitched a perfect ninth for his second save of the year.
The Blue Wahoos will try to make it two-straight over the Generals on Saturday night. RHP Michael Lorenzen (2-1, 1.86) will start for the Wahoos against Jackson LHP Cam Hobson (3-1, 3.14). First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. at the Ballpark at Jackson.
by Tommy Thrall