Wahoos Win Third Game Jacksonville Series 5-1
June 3, 2014
Pensacola Blue Wahoos beat the the Jacksonville Suns Monday night 5-1.
Starting pitcher Jon Moscot allowed one run, four hits and struck out eight in seven innings of work, including the side in his final inning.
dThrowing a season-high 115 pitches for Wahoos starters, Moscot lowered his ERA to 2.33, fourth best in the Southern League. And, great Odin’s Raven, he retired 17 of 18 batters and nine straight before Jacksonville’s Alfredo Silverio singled.
“That show of faith that I could get that done was big for me,” Moscot said. “I didn’t feel tired. I felt in control of my stuff tonight.”
Manager Delino DeShields said he was pleased with Moscot, who earned his first win since May 12 and is now 4-3 on the season.
“I liked what I was seeing,” DeShields said. “His velocity was still good. He’s a very composed young man. He doesn’t lose his cool out there.”
Jacksonville pitcher Micah Owings was making his second start for the Suns, after signing in April with the Miami Marlins to be a pitcher again in 2014. He tried his hand at converting to an outfielder in 2013. He played in the Major Leagues from 2007-12 for the Arizona Diamond backs, Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres and posted a 32-33 record and 4.86 ERA.
But Pensacola second baseman Ray Chang chased Owings out of the game with a one-out double in the third inning that scored pitcher Moscot for a 3-1 lead. The Wahoos added two more in the fifth inning to go up, 5-1, when leadoff hitter Josh Fellhauer’s single to shallow center field scored both Ross Perez and Yorman Rodriguez.
by Tommy Thrall
Photos by Michael Spooneybarger/ Pensacola Blue Wahoos) for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Katherine Louise White
June 3, 2014
Mrs. Katherine Louise White, 79, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Flomaton.
Mrs. White was a native and lifelong resident of Flomaton. Mrs. White raised four daughters and was a military wife for 20 years. Her parents, Narvie and Mary White; son, Larry Boutwell; grandson, Richard Sims, Jr.; and son-in-law, George Pettis, Jr. precede her in death.
She is survived by her four daughters, Karen Knowles, Debbie Dunn, Gail Pettis and Serena Jones, all of Flomaton; four sisters, Betty Wamsley, Ann Reid, Nell Brock and Teresa Lowry, all of Flomaton; 11 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Paul Knowles, Rev. Fred Funchn and Rev. Al Bethea officiating.
Burial was in Traveler’s Rest Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandchildren, Ronnie Knowles, Jeff Knowles, Kevin Knowles, Eric Rydzowski, Jim Bodtke and Colby Berry.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Lanell Mason
June 3, 2014
Ms. Lanell Mason, 80, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2014, in Atmore.
Ms. Mason was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore. She attended the Atmore First Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edgar & Lola Mason and brother, Paul Mason.
She is survived by her sister, Betty Ann Mason of Atmore; sister-in-law, Joyce Mason of Atlanta; two nieces, Paula Kindig and Shayne Lee both of Atlanta; and two great-nephews, Colby Kindig and Garrett Lee.
Funeral services will be Thursday, June 5, 2014, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating.
Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, June 5, 2014, from 10 a.m. until service time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Brian McGill, Mark McGill, Marion Cooper, Harley Kindig, Rodney Helton and Mike Helton.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
One Injured In Wreck Near Jim Allen Elementary
June 2, 2014
One person received minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon at Highway 95A and Eden Lane at Jim Allen Elementary School. The injured person was transported by Escambia County EMS to Baptist Hospital in Pensacola. Further details have not been released by the Florida Highway Patrol. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
A Tale Of Blood And Honor: Graduating Tate Siblings Join The Marines
June 2, 2014
For two graduating Tate High School seniors, it started with bedtime stories – stories of exotic lands with strange foods, cultures and peoples, stories of brave men and women who fought for freedom and protected the innocent, stories that extolled the virtues of honor, sacrifice and bravery.
These were the stories often heard in the Goodwyn home. There were no wizards, elves or knights. Only brave men and women who had taken up service for their country. It was these stories, told by dad Hosea Goodwyn, which first kindled the flame of service in his son, Hosea Goodwyn Jr., and daughter, Alexis Goodwyn.
“Each time he told his stories, they would continuously interest me,” said Alexis Goodwyn.
Their father shared with them his experiences in places like Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Spain and Dubai. Places that are as mystical and mysterious to a young mind as a fantasy world.
“His journeys inspired me to go on my own,” said Hosea Goodwyn Jr.
The question for the young Goodwyns was not if to serve, but in which branch – a decision that would drastically effect how their own stories and journeys would unfold. The young siblings sought professionalism and service to country, but it was the bond they saw among the Marines that solidified their decision to enlist.
“They would help each other out through the worst of situations,” said Hosea Goodwyn Jr., a senior from Tate High School. “Everyone in the Marine Corps is like a brother or sister.”
“The Marines had a tight bond with one another,” added his sister, also a Tate senior, explaining why they chose the Marines.
As the two prepare to start their new journey, their father had one final story to share – a story of honor.
“You have people who stand back and watch, and then you have those who step up to the plate and make a difference in this world,” Hosea Goodwyn said. “Honor, courage and commitment, and the words we repeat while taking the oath are not just words to take lightly. Freedom is not free and it takes brave men and women to ensure we continue to have freedom in this great nation. My father was a police officer, and each of my brothers served in the Army and the Air Forces. We don’t have followers in this family. We have leaders, and they are demonstrating this trait now. I am proud and honored to be their father.”
With their decision made, the only story left to tell is their own, which they will forge with honor, courage and commitment.
Story by Sgt. Jon Holmes, 6th Marine Corps District
Pictured: Alexis Goodwyn and her brother, Hosea Goodwyn Jr., made the decision to serve their country by enlisting in the U.S. Marines. The siblings were inspired by their father’s stories of his own deployments. Now, the two Tate High School graduating seniors are planning on beginning their own story as U.S. Marines. Photos by Sgt. Jon Holmes for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Appeals Court: Florida Banks Can Charge Fees For Cashing Checks From Alabama Branch
June 2, 2014
A federal appeals court Friday sided with Alabama-based Regions Bank in a dispute stemming from fees charged for cashing checks at the bank’s Florida branches.
A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that federal banking law trumps a Florida law that plaintiffs contended would bar the fees. The lawsuit was filed as a class action in 2012 after Derek Pereira and Camila De Freitas each presented a check to be cashed at a Regions branch in Florida, according to Friday’s ruling.
The checks were drawn on Regions, and the bank charged Pereira and De Freitas fees. The lawsuit contended that those fees violated state law because Pereira and De Freitas received less than the full amount of the checks.
But the appeals court said Regions, which it described as an “out-of-state state bank,” is covered by federal law addressing the issue. The federal law, which allows such fees, also applies to what are described as “national” banks.
by The News Service of Florida
Molino Park Presents Awards For Grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, First And Second
June 2, 2014
Molino Park Elementary School presented the following awards to students in grades Pre-K, kindergarten, first and second:
Pre – K Awards
Accelerated Reader
- Aadan Adams – 344 Books
Most Improved Overall Behavior
- Aidden Edmonson
- Christian Ward
- Levi Zylstra
Most Improved Overall Academics
- Aadan Adams
- Madeline Hall
- Charles Walters III
Stellar Sunny Days (All Sunny Days)
- Aadan Adams
- Aaron Bowser
- Madeline Hall
- Elam Fayard
- Khloe Gibson
- Shelby Jarrell III
- Emily Johnson
- Adalynn Manning
- London McAnally
- Aydan Nigam
- Grace Oliver
- McKenzie Perez
- Rayna Thompson
- Brinleigh Woodward
Super Sunny Days (Less than four cloudy days)
- Callen Beaty
- Allie Bethea
- Ashleigh Grimm
- Landen Harris
- Taylor Hart
- Chelsea Mace
- Brista McIntyre
- John Parker Miller
- Lorianne Milstid
- Logan Morris
- Makena Porter
- Elias Ridgley
- Charles Walters III
Sunny Days (Less than fifteen cloudy days)
- Dalton Davidson
- Jackson Erickson
- Jagger Etheridge
- Skyler George
- Taegan Hughes
- Haleigh Prater
- Kailyn Tucker
Kindergarten Awards
Accelerated Reader
- Ayden Crabtree
All S’s all year in Citizenship
- Destiny Abrams
- Dallas Batz
- Cameron Bodiford
- Jack Boutwell
- Lamario Carter
- Ayden Crabtree
- Garrett Crabtree
- Shay Crosby
- Joseph Douglas
- Lily Driver
- Caden Eady
- Desi Fryman
- Kamryn Gibbs
- Mileigh Gibson,
- John Hatch
- Bailey Herrington
- Kelsey Hiatt
- Raegan Holley
- Nick Kahalley
- Chet Knable
- Khloe Mason
- Darla Massey
- Caelen McKillion
- Macy Miller
- Mary Oliver
- Wyatt Ormand
- Dominic Picheo
- Shiloh Prince
- Kloie Quiroz
- Ryleigh Sampey
- Brianna Shanks
- Ayden Silcox
- Dakota Smith
- Sophia St. Cyr
- Hunter Steele
- Kailyn Wiggins
- Layton Woodward
All S’s all year in Academics
- Destiny Abrams
- Dallas Batz
- Jack Boutwell
- Lamario Carter
- Ayden Crabtree
- Garrett Crabtree
- Shay Crosby
- Lily Driver
- Caden Eady
- Desi Fryman
- Kamryn Gibbs
- Mileigh Gibson
- John Hatch
- Baily Herrington
- Kelsey Hiatt
- Raegan Holley
- Chet Knable
- Darla Massey
- Caelen McKillion
- Macy Miller
- Mary Oliver
- Wyatt Ormand
- Dominic Picheo
- Shiloh Prince
- Kloie Quiroz
- Ayden Silcox
- Sophia St. Cyr
- Hunter Steele
- Kailyn Wiggins
- Layton Woodward
Perfect Attendance
- Jack Boutwell
- Ayden Crabtree
- John Hatch
First Grade Awards
Citizenship
- Austin Batz
- Camden Beaty
- Kenzie Blazek
- Andrew Chavers
- Alley Enfinger
- John Etheridge
- Jericha Finlay
- Aubree Jordan
- Joshua Kennedy
- Julie King
- Caleb Larson
- Braydon McCarra
- Hunter Manning
- Emma Nigam
- Lauren Pardue
- Caleb Rea
- Morgan Salmon
- Alison Saucier
- Grayden Sheffield
- Logan Shoffner
- Brooklyn Summerlin
- Keeley Wiggins
- Brooke Wilson
- Makayla Wood
- Abbigail Woods
A Honor Roll
- Austin Batz
- Jericha Finlay
- Aubree Jordan
- Logan Shoffner
A/B Honor Roll
- Camden Beaty
- Alley Enfinger
- John Etheridge
- Aiden Harris
- Kristopher Kelley
- Joshua Kennedy
- Brooke Lytton
- Hunter Manning
- Caleb Rea
- Naoki Rogers
- Morgan Salmon
- Grayden Sheffield
- Brooklyn Summerlin
- Makayla Woods
Outstanding Academic Excellence
- Liam Hatcher
- Lauren Pardue
Most Improved
- Kaylie Johnson
- Lauren Pardue
- River Powell
- Jessica Williams
Second Grade Awards
Accelerator Reader
- Lilly Hatch
Citizenship-
- Jade Allen
- Darius Abrams
- Kendall Alvare
- Tony Antrim
- Jarrett Bodiford
- Robbie Bodiford
- Kelsey Boykin
- Nathan Caston
- Niko Champagne
- Riley Crites
- Rylan Davis
- Moses Delarosa
- Matthew Dix
- Harley Edmonson
- Angel Escoto
- Kaydon Harigel
- Lilly Hatch
- Amber Irby
- Bobbie Sue Jarrel
- Sylvia Jarrel
- Samantha Kimmons
- Tommy Leatherberry
- Logan Mace
- Leila Mason
- Austin Manning
- Chance McElhannon
- Anna McKee
- Alyse McKillion
- Addison Pawless
- Chloe Ragsdale
- Brodie Rhodes
- Dylan Settle
- DeQuan Shabazz
- Chance Smith
- Brian Steele
- Colten Taylor
- Lavon Taylor
- Brier Thompson
- Trey Thompson
- Dominique Turner
- Trinity Wagoner
- Greg Walters
- Seth Wilcoxon
- Dylan Wood
- Carley Woodfin
Perfect Attendance
- Jarrett Bodifod
- Robbie Bodiford
- Rylan Davis
- Lilly Hatch
- Samantha Kimmons
- Brian Steele
- Lavon Taylor
A Honor Roll
- Kelsey Boykin
- Lilly Hatch
- Austin Manning
- Anna McKee
A/B Honor Roll
- Niko Champagne
- Kaydon Harigel
- Amber Irby
- Bobby Sue Jarrel
- Chance McElhannon
- Evin Pedicord
- Chloe Ragsdale
- Dylan Settle
- DeQuan Shabazz
- Colten Taylor
Most Improved
- Harley Edmonson
Improvement in Reading
- Angel Escoto
- Jayden Franklin
You Can’t Stop Fighting: Tate Student That Battled Cancer Graduates Today
June 2, 2014
Halee Boyd was among the students graduating from Tate High School Monday morning. A special moment coming a year later than she had hoped. Before her senior year, she began a battle against Alevola Rhabdomyosarcoma , ARMS for short, a rare cancer of the muscles that are attached to the bones. Treatments and complications prevented her graduation last year.
As her class members walked across the stage last year, Halee was in the PICU and Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Her entire graduating class wore gold ribbons in her honor.
“”Better late than never! It took me a little longer than most, but I’m finally here, crossing the finish line. Today, I stand a little bit taller and a whole lot stronger. Get ready to watch me fly!” — was printed on Halee’s graduation invitations.
Over the weekend, Halee’s family and supporter’s painted “Graffiti Bridge” in Pensacola for Halee as a congratulatory surprise.
“If you have something to live for, you can’t stop fighting,” was painted on the bridge.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Alabama Three Vehicle Wreck Claims Two Lives
June 2, 2014
Two people were killed in a three-vehicle crash last Saturday night in Monroe County, Ala., including a former Atmore resident.
According to Alabama State Troopers, 46-year old Douglas Chandler of Monroeville was killed when the 2009 Chevrolet Aveo he was driving collided with two other vehicles on U.S. 84 about 11 miles west of Monroeville.
The accident also claimed the life of one of the other drivers, 67-year old Jane Strength of Frisco City.
The Alabama State Troopers have not released any information about the third and surviving driver as they continue their investigation.
Chandler was a former resident of Atmore. Both victims have family members in the North Escambia area.
ECAT Survey Underway
June 2, 2014
Escambia County Area Transit wants to know how the public transportation system can better serve you.
T has started a Comprehensive Operations Analysis (COA) — a study of the routes, schedules and amenities that ECAT provides. Designed to evaluate the system’s existing operations, the COA will also consider priorities for expansion.
Public input about ECAT will be gathered through a combination of community meetings and online survey responses, and this information will help shape any proposed or recommended changes.
ECAT is asking residents of Escambia County to take a brief online survey in order to gather information about how the system is currently utilized and how users and non-users alike would like to see it improved. The survey, available online at GoECAT.com/survey until July 11 asks respondents 16 questions and takes fewer than five minutes to complete.
The COA comes as a result of a 2011 Transit Development Plan that identified a variety of new service needs related to the county’s projected rapid growth. As ECAT does not have the financial resources to simply add new services, this COA will help determine how best to operate existing services more efficiently in order to provide more and better service within the system’s available budget.