Molino Park Presents Awards For Third, Fourth, Fifth Grades
June 3, 2014
Molino Park Elementary School presented the following awards to students in third, fourth and fifth grades:
Third Grade Awards
Accelerated Reader
- Ethan Collier
Citizenship
- Aaron Adams
- Clayton Allen
- Landry Bellard
- Raven Brigman
- Karson Brown
- Levi Carnley
- Ethan Collier
- Riley Crosby
- Ashlin Flowers
- Austin Floyd
- Jace Fryman
- Payton Gilliam
- Shelby Lashley
- Cameron Partrick
- Chase Pugh
- Asa Schlobohm
- Adian Vaughn
- Shykureia White
- Gage Wilson
- Brycee Woodward
Perfect Attendance
- Aaron Adams
- Alyssa Jackson
- Trenton Jordan
- Elijah Suratos
A Honor Roll
- Aaron Adams
- Ethan Collier
- Cameron Partrick
- Brycee Woodward
A/B Honor Roll
- Divine Abrams
- Landry Bellard
- Karson Brown
- Levi Carnley
- Nicklas Fowler
- Jace Fryman
- Payton Gilliam
- Alyssa Jackson
- Zacharie JonesDavid Kirsch
- Shelby Lashley
- Chase Pugh
- Ethan Rea
- Asa Schlobohm
- Elijah Suratos
Outstanding Effort
- Raven Brigman
- Freddy Carnley
- Kameron Enfinger
- Jesse Milstead
- Alex Roloph
- Kylie Quiroz
Fourth Grade Awards
Accelerated Reader
- Divine Abrams
Citizenship
- Divine Abrams
- Robert Baggett
- Chrystianne Beaver
- Rylee Cain
- Reagan Daniels
- Gyanna Edmonson
- Mekala Escoto
- Adeniza Fennell
- Serenity Harvell
- Hannah Hassebrock
- Chelsi Lashley
- Jaden Lewis
- Kileigh Lundy
- Michayla Kent
- Lindsey Kimmons
- Madelyn McAnally
- Anna McPherson
- Logan Misenar
- Melody Patterson
- Kinzey Powell
- Shelby Prince
- Makayla Ramsey
- Brystal Rhodes
- Eric “Michael” Roloph
- Sarah Sconiers
- Shayle Slay
- Mackenzie Sims
- Logan Thompson
- Kevin “Bryant” Walters
- Kailyn Watson
- Trevor Wood
Perfect Attendance
- Mekala Escoto
- Michayla Kent
- Sarah Sconiers
- Kailyn Watson
A Honor Roll
- Rylee Cain
- Jaden Lewis
A/B Honor Roll
- Reagan Daniels
- Adeniza Fennell
- Kaleb Kelley
- Clayton Kittrell
- Christopher Larson
- Kileigh Lundy
- Madelyn McAnally
- Melody Patterson
- Kinzey Powell
- Makayla Ramsey
- Sarah Sconiers
- Mackenzie Sims
- Kailyn Watson
Greatest Improvement in Reading
- Robert Baggett
- Mekala Escoto
- Kevin “Bryant” Walters
Sunshine Math Competition Team
- Reagan Daniels
- Adeniza Fennell
- Jaden Lewis
- Kileigh Lundy
- Melody Patterson
- Sarah Sconiers
- Mackenize Sims
Math Multiplication Mastery
- Divine Abrams
- Racheal Byers
- Rylee Cain
- Devin Creamer
- Reagan Daniels
- Adeniza Fennell
- Kaleb Kelley
- Michayla Kent
- Clayton Kittrell
- Jaden Lewis
- Bryson Love
- Michael Mabire
- Cassidy Parker
- Makayla Ramsey
- Brystal Rhodes
- Sarah Sconiers
- Mackenzie Sims
- Shayle Slay
- Kailyn Watson
- Trevor Wood
Fifth Grade Awards
Accelerated Reader
- Caden Woodward
- Cody Pigeon
Citizenship
- Tayler Bridges
- Hannah Brousseau
- Kenley Brown
- C. J. Bullington
- Harleigh Crumbley
- Nathan Danforth
- Tanner Davidson
- Jadon Fryman
- Wesley Hart
- Parker Hassebrock
- Bryce Korinchak
- Kaley Lashley
- Lainey Pace
- Kellie Parsons
- Ashleigh Ratcliff
- Clay Smith
- Natalie St. Cyr
- Ariel Ward
- Ben Ward
- Caden Woodward
- Shadonavon Young
- Madelyn Zylstra
Perfect Attendance
- Julie Keith
- Ashley Ragsdale
- Madalin Roberts
- Clay Smith
A Honor Roll
- Jadon Fryman
- Caden Woodward
A/B Honor Roll
- Tayler Bridges
- Kenley Brown
- Nathan Danforth
- Tanner Davidson
- Hailey Harigel
- Wesley Hart
- Parker Hassebrock
- Bryce Korinchak
- Justin Miller
- Kellie Parsons
- Clay Smith
- Natalie St. Cyr
- Ariel Ward
- Ben Ward
Special 5th Grade Recognition
Ann Vidak Award for Academic Excellence-
- Caden Woodward
Michael Pierce Citizenship Award
- Nathan Danforth
Moby Max
- Hannah Brousseau
- Keaton Edmonson
- Julie Ann Keith
- Damion Payne
- Brooklyn Thomas
The Daughters & The Sons of the American Revolution Citizenship Awards
- Kenley Brown
- Tristian Griffin
- Parker Hassebrock
- Kellie Parsons
- Ariel Ward
- Ben Ward
Spelling Bee Winner-
- Clay Smith
Student of the Year
- Jadon Fryman
- Shining Star-
- Ashley Ragsdale
- History Fair-
- Kenley Brown
- Ariel Ward
Young Author’s Award
- Tayler Bridges
Sunshine Math Team
- Nathan Danforth
- Wesley Hart
- Bryce Korinchak
- Kaley Lashley
- Marianna Martinez
- Clay Smith
- Caden Woodward
Bratt Elementary Presents Kindergarten, First Grade Awards
June 3, 2014
Bratt Elementary School recently presented awards to kindergarten and first grade students as follows:
Honor Roll
A’s and B’s all year
- Kylie Davis
- Derek Kinley
- Zakyla Smith
- Jonathon Stilwell
- Ashlynn Cabral
- Jakyra Carter
- Abbie Hardy
- Laura Laborde
- Shelby Ward
- Payton Daw
- Markavia Johnson
- Justin Kinley
- Naya Mondaca
- Kai Morton
- Luke Amerson
- Johnathan Garrett
- Kayla McCall
- Christopher Weber
- Kaya Mason
- Brayden Victon
- Raylee Wooten
Academic Achievement Award
A’s all year
- JaCee Dortch
- Jamison Gilman
- Ally Richardson
- Colton Criswell
- Callie Davis
- Aaliyah Fountain
- Colby Pugh
- Abby Coker
- Noah Faulkner
- Maggie Scott
- Mary Catherine Hughes
- Kaitlin Lloyd
Progress Award
Students who have made the most improvement during the year
- Jeremy Thomas
- Isaiah Boatwright
- Karrissa Boatwright
- JaQueise Jacobs
- Haileigh Therrien
- Nevaeh Bush
- Ora Bryan
- Bryson Orso
- Jayla Brown
- Ja’mya Thomas
- Halona Walker
- Cole Hughes
- India Spencer
- Sam Reid
- Maegan Godwin
Outstanding Attendance
Students whose absenteeism, tardiness, and/or early checkouts equal no more than five days.
- Addison Classen
- Shelby Greenwell
- Maxwell Mason
- Jeremy Thomas
- D’Ericka Odom
- Bailey Blackwell
- Luke Chavers
- Tristan Johnson
- Haidyn Turberville
- Will Heard
- Emily Jarvis
- Keeli Knighten
- Makayla Sells
- Ashlynn Cabral
- Hezekiah Elliott
- Colton Criswell
- Kaya Mason
- Christopher Weber
Perfect Attendance
Students who have no absences, tardies, or early checkouts
- Laura Laborde
- Colby Pugh
Outstanding Citizenship Award
Students who best exemplify qualities of good citizenship, work habits, interaction with peers and teachers.
- Addison Classen
- Reagan Peebles
- Wade Bailey
- Jackson Simmons
- Desiray Bagwell
- Makayla Plato
- Emily Jarvis
- London Brooks
- Ally Richardson
- Derek Kinley
- Laura Laborde
- Colby Pugh
- Noah Faulkner
- Brayden Reaves
- Mary Catherine Hughes
- Kaitlin Lloyd
A.R. Awards
- Kylie Davis
- Jamison Gilman
Art Awards
- Jessica Jowers
- Maxwell Mason
- Claire Amerson
- Tristian Jones
- Damon McDuffie
- Allison Flowers
- Jackson Bridges
- Talise Gregson
- Zakyla Smith
- Makayla Sells
- Shelby Ward
- Colby Pugh
- Preston Lambert
- Markavia Johnson
- Troy Ard
- Kaya Mason
Music Awards
- Addison Classen
- Aydin Odom
- Michael Butler
- Keira McDuffie
- Damon McDuffie
- Jasmine Zisa
- Desiray Bagwell
- Emily Jarvis
- Chase Garrett
- Kylie Davis
- Derek Kinley
- Aaliyah Fountain
- Colby Pugh
- Maggie Scott
- Brayden Reaves
- Kaitlin Lloyd
- Johnathan Garrett
P.E. Awards
- Isaiah Boatwright
- Addison Eicher
- Alexis White
- Luke Chavers
- Gavin Lashley
- Jackson Simmons
- Nevaeh Bush
- Jasmine Zisa
- Jackson Bridges
- Emily Jarvis
- Derek Kinley
- Ally Richardson
- Colton Criswell
- Callie Davis
- Colby Pugh
- Noah Faulkner
- Justin Kinley
- Brayden Reaves
- Mary Catherine Hughes
- Kaitlin Lloyd
- Kaya Mason
Tate High School Class Of 2014 Graduates
June 3, 2014
The Tate High School Class 0f 2014 graduated Monday at the Pensacola Civic Center.
Members of the Tate High School Top Ten Percent were:
- Noah James Heintz - Valedictorian
- Eion Michael Blanchard -Salutatorian
- Britton Shayne Dunn
- Timothy Blake Edgar
- Paul Alan Shelton
- David Graham Gardner
- Ryan Lambert Colburn
- Alyshia Daeshaun Hull
- Elizabeth Mara Blalock
- Brooke Elizabeth Schang
- Justin David Ritchie
- Sarah Ann Birdsong
- Sheilamae Nebria Jensen
- Anna Maria Del Gallo
- Paige McKenzie Ammons
- Jordan James Prince
- Shelby Paige Williams
- Alexa Taryn Atchley
- Sarah Elisabeth Lee
- Kayla Marie Smith
- Emily Meghan Robinson
- Jesse Marion Steele
- Niccole Leanne Auld
- Jon William Walker II
- Gordon Kelliher Pierce
- Matthew Steven Esser
- Kevin Charles Olshaw
- Kelsey Alyse Carter
- Walker James Wilkins
- Will A. Reeves
- Jennifer Haley Krostag
- Sarah Yasir Al-Qahtani
- Charles Taylor Brown
- Katelynn Grace Stillwell
- Bridget Rene’ Dall
- Trinity Ceanora Johnson
- Jack Randal Gonzalez
- Bethaney Rayalan Hall
- Sabrina Leigh Culbertson
- Stephen Owen Pederson
- Haley Faye Malone
Pictured: The Tate High School Class 0f 2014 graduation. Photos by Mardi Boyd for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
ECUA Sets June 16 As End Date For Free Flood Debris Collection
June 3, 2014
The free ECUA flood debris removal program will be discontinued on June 16.
Under normal circumstances, ECUA does not collect construction and demolition (C&D) debris without an additional charge. However, since the historic flooding in late April, the ECUA Board elected to waive normal policy and collect flood debris free-of-charge in order to help ECUA customers with the clean-up of their homes as quickly as possible.
From the beginning of the ECUA’s debris collection effort on May 3 to Saturday, May 24, ECUA crews collected 473 loads of debris — over 2,447.8 tons of materials — from residential sanitation customers.
After June 16 normal ECUA policy regarding the collection of C&D materials will be back in force, and materials such as sheetrock, lumber and flooring, will be collected with an additional charge. Once materials are placed at the curb, ECUA customers may call (850) 476-0480 to request a quote for C&D debris removal. The ECUA can also provide roll off containers and dumpsters for removal of debris at an additional charge. Furniture and other large non-construction related items will continue to be collected weekly after June 16 free-of-charge as part of the ECUA’s bulk waste collection program.
For more information on ECUA residential sanitation and recycling programs, customers may visit the ECUA website at www.ecua.fl.gov, or contact customer service at (850) 476-0480.
State To Pay Escambia County Millons Still Owed From Hurricane Ivan Damage
June 3, 2014
The State of Florida is about to settle up with Escambia County on millions of dollars owed for Hurricane Ivan damages a decade ago.
On May 20, County Commission Chairman Lumon May requested that the State of Florida’s Division of Emergency Management prioritize and complete a reconciliation of all projects related to Hurricane Ivan, which struck the County in September 2004 causing approximately $226 million in damages. May said the state still held more than $4 million in monies owed to Escambia County.
Now, Escambia County received notification that it will receive a payment from the Florida Division of Emergency Management for approximately $3.2 to $4.2 million within the next week.
The funds will be used to assist with further relief efforts from the flooding event of April 29.
Pictured top: Gov. Rick Scott (center) toured flooding damage in Pensacola on May 8 along with local leaders including Mayor Ashton Hayward (left) and Senate President Don Gaetz (right). NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge. Inset: Escambia County Commissioner Chairman Lumon May.
L.J. Watson
June 3, 2014
Mr. L.J. Watson, 75, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Bay Minette.
Mr. Watson was a native of Atmore and resident of Robinsonville for most of his life. Mr. Watson loved farming, never met a stranger, and was a very giving person and came from a family of educators. He attended the Liberty Baptist Church. His son, Robert Bryan Watson; great-granddaughter, Anna Grace Stanley; parents, Preacher Watson and Louise Watson precede him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Betty Watson of Robinsonville; two sons, Keith Ryan Watson and Kevin Lee (Michelle Bowen) Watson all of Robinsonville; one brother, Bennie H. Watson of Robinsonville; four sisters, Minnie Lou Guin of York, AL, Marjorine Lisenby of Ft. Myers, FL, Jeanette Tate of Atmore and Loucinda Daniel of Robinsonville; five grandchildren, Randon Bryan Watson, Jennifer Watson Stanley, Elizabeth Lauren Watson, Hannah Brylee Watson and Karmen LeeAnna Watson; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 4, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Tony Richburg and Rev. Mike Grindle officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Rodney Helton, Mike Helton, David Womack, Tony James, Doug Purvis and Eddie Booker.
Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Coker, Albert Singleton, Bill Spears, Shawn Linam, Ray Singleton, Ronnie Hughes and Earl Jeter.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Brakes Slammed On Higher Florida Speed Limits
June 3, 2014
Pointing to concerns raised by law-enforcement officers, Gov. Rick Scott on Monday vetoed a bill that could have led to 75 mph speed limits on some highways.
“Although the bill does not mandate higher speed limits, allowing for the possibility of faster driving on Florida’s roads and highways could ultimately and unacceptably increase the risk of serious accidents for Florida citizens and visitors,” Scott wrote in a veto message. “I strongly respect the opinion of state and local law enforcement officers who have contacted me to warn about the possible serious negative consequences should this bill become law. While the evidence suggests that increased driving speeds are not the sole cause of traffic accidents, they clearly contribute to the increased severity of vehicle crash outcomes in the form of needless injuries and deaths.”
Scott said last month he planned to veto the bill (SB 392), which was heavily debated during the legislative session that ended May 2. The bill passed the House in a 58-56 vote.
The bill would have allowed — but not required — the state Department of Transportation to raise highway speed limits by 5 mph, including going from 70 mph to 75 mph on some roads. While supporters pointed to the department’s role in deciding the proper speed limits, the bill drew opposition from the auto club AAA, along with law enforcement.
The veto came as Scott announced he had signed a $77 billion budget for the fiscal year starting July 1 and also approved 20 other bills passed this spring.
Most of the other bills were related to carrying out the budget, providing details about issues such as funding for schools.
Also, the bills delved into numerous policy areas. As an example, what is known as the budget “implementing” bill (HB 5003) spells out details of how the state would provide services to additional people who have developmental disabilities. Those details involve prioritizing people based on their needs and circumstances. The budget includes $20 million to help take people off a longstanding waiting list for services.
As another example of the bills signed Monday, Scott approved a measure (HB 5301) that calls for adding three additional appeals-court judges, with two in the 2nd District Court of Appeal and one in the 5th District Court of Appeal. That is far below the number of new judges the Florida Supreme Court said was needed. In December, the Supreme Court said the state needed seven additional circuit-court judges and 39 county-court judges.
by Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida
Scott Signs Record Budget
June 3, 2014
Without the public ceremony of past years, Gov. Rick Scott on Monday quietly signed into law a $77 billion, election-year budget, slashing just $68.9 million in pet projects from across the state.
The spending plan, the largest in state history, provides plenty of hometown projects for lawmakers to tout as they seek re-election, while increasing money for public schools, state colleges and universities, environmental projects and child welfare.
Scott offered few details about his line-item vetoes when asked about the budget by reporters after a campaign event in Panama City.
“It’s nice to have a budget surplus to work with, to make strategic investments, to keep our state working, more jobs, improve education, improve transportation, and that’s what we did,” Scott said.
Vetoes included $2 million for public-transportation improvements for the planned 1,000-foot SkyRise Miami tower; $123,000 for a dog park in Jacksonville; $525,000 to develop canoe and kayak launches along public trails in Wakulla County; $50,000 to hire the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences to study Chronic Wasting Disease in deer; and $150,000 in both Duval and Broward counties for single-gender schools.
Republicans were quick to praise Scott for sparse use of his veto powers, while Democrats reacted by labeling the fiscal package as “pork-filled.”
“Per-pupil education funding remains below 2007 levels. Bright Futures scholarships have been slashed to the bone,” Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Allison Tant said in a prepared statement. “Nearly 1 million Floridians still lack access to affordable health care. In a re-election campaign where Rick Scott is trying desperately to run away from his failed record, one thing has not changed: Rick Scott takes care of the wealthy special interests while ignoring the needs of middle class Floridians.”
The budget, which goes into effect July 1, provides the highest education funding in Florida history in terms of the total amount, $18.9 billion. However, on a per-student basis, education funding is still almost $190 below where it stood before the 2008 financial collapse.
Florida Education Association President Andy Ford called the budget a “squandered opportunity” for public schools.
“This Legislature found even more money for even more tax breaks for corporations, but schools still aren’t funded at the level they were seven years ago,” Ford said in a prepared statement.
However, House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, was among those on the right who commended the governor for “ensuring Florida’s fiscal needs are met in a way that maximizes every dollar.”
The budget doesn’t include tuition increases for state university and college students. Also, state workers will be eligible for performance bonuses rather than across-the-board pay raises.
Meanwhile, state lawmakers packed the budget with district priorities as they enjoyed a surplus that topped $1 billion.
Lawmakers had previously given Scott his requested $500 million in tax and fee cuts, which he is using as a centerpiece for his re-election campaign.
Asked if his re-election and that of Republican state lawmakers went into the decision-making process on the budget, Scott said his “focus was on the taxpayers.”
Chris Hudson, director of the Florida chapter of Americans for Prosperity, one of a constellation of conservative groups that have helped fuel the tea-party movement, applauded the budget signing.
“This budget sends the message that Florida is focused on the long-term growth of economic opportunity and prosperity for all its families and businesses,” Hudson said in a statement.
Patricia Levesque, executive director of the Foundation for Florida’s Future, which is headed by former Gov. Jeb Bush, countered the teachers union by declaring “it was a good session for Florida students.”
Levesque noted the education spending includes $40 million to bring addition digital technology into classrooms and $18.4 million to provide vouchers for children with disabilities through Personal Learning Scholarship Accounts.
Scott used his line-item veto power to cut $368 million from what had been a $74.5 billion budget a year ago. He cut $142.7 million from the spending plan in 2012, after nixing $615 million his first year in office.
In a news release Monday, Scott praised the fiscal package for investing in jobs, education, cancer research, transportation, military veterans, seniors and the environment.
The budget bill (HB 5001) was among 21 signed into law on Monday, including one that is a nod to incoming Senate President Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, by allocating $15 million for work on a coast-to-coast bicycle trail.
by Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida
Scott, Local Officials Urge Escambia Residents To Have Hurricane Plan
June 3, 2014
Governor Rick Scott joined state and local officials Monday to mark the beginning of the 2014 Atlantic hurricane season at the Escambia County Emergency Operation Center (EOC). The season, which extends from June 1, through November 30, represents the period when hurricanes are most likely to form in the Atlantic Ocean.
During Scott’s visit, he urged Escambia County residents to prepare ahead for the hurricane season. He also encouraged residents to take advantage of the hurricane sales tax holiday that continues until June 8.
Escambia County Emergency Management officials support Governor Scott’s efforts by asking residents to stay prepared by knowing their local evacuation routes, evacuation zones and having a plan in place.
Gov Rick Scott was joined by local officials Monday morning to remind Escambia County residents to get ready for this hurricane season during an awareness event. Representatives of the Escambia County Public Safety Department also discussed a variety of topics including the latest information about evacuation zones and the importance of having a hurricane plan in place before a storm approaches. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Department of Economic Opportunity Boss Tours Flood Damaged Businesses
June 3, 2014
The Executive Director of Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), Jesse Panuccio, joined State Representative Clay Ingram and County Commissioner Steven Barry on a tour of local areas impacted by the unprecedented April flooding.
After touring several flood-affected neighborhoods, the group visited three businesses located on Ashland Drive. The NWFL Machine Shop, Scale Reproductions, and Pollution Control Services, Inc. operate in more than 20,000 square feet of commercial space, filled with industrial equipment that was severely damaged or destroyed by the flooding.
“I want to thank Director Panuccio for taking the time to see firsthand what our community is dealing with in the aftermath of the recent floods,” said Rep. Clay Ingram. “DEO offers 
several programs to help small businesses after natural disasters, and we want to make sure our local business owners receive all of the funding that’s available to them.”
“The businesses we toured have a long way to go before they’re back and operating at full capacity, but local owners like Paul Leanza and Greg Carleton have the support of their community, and we’ll continue to do everything we can to help them get back on track,” Rep. Ingram continued.
“I appreciate the opportunity provided by Representative Ingram and local leaders to view firsthand the devastating effects of the spring flooding event in Escambia County,” said DEO Executive Director Jesse Panuccio. “The strength of local residents, business owners and community leaders is evident in the recovery process. DEO remains committed to the residents and businesses adversely affected and will work to provide all possible support and assistance.”
Pictured inset: (L-R) Greg Carleton, Paul Leanza, Rep. Clay Ingram, Director Jesse Panuccio and Commissioner Steven Barry tour a business on Ashland Avenue that was flooded. Pictured top: The tour continues. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.