Cheryl Denise Stacey
May 30, 2014
Mrs. Cheryl Denise Stacey, 44, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in Birmingham.
Mrs. Stacey was a native of Bluff Springs and a lifelong resident of Century. Mrs. Stacey was treasurer of the Northview Band Boosters and she was involved with all school functions.
She is preceded in death by her father, Chuck Stuckey; father- and mother-in-Law, Buck and Carolyn Stacey; grandmother, Louise Barlow; brother, Kenneth Eugene Hughes; and grandparents, J.D. and Beulah Comalander.
She is survived by her mother, Eleanor Stuckey of Bluff Springs; husband, Allen Stacey of Century; two sons, Jordan (Katie) Stacey of Valdosta, GA, and Jeremy Stacey of Century; one daughter, Jessica Stacey of Century; one brother, James “Turk” (Karen) Hughes of Bluff Springs; two sisters, Tawana (Bill) Curran of Bryson City, NC, and Donna (Mac) McMillan of Atmore; and two God children, Noah Dixon and Madison Dixon both of Bryson City, NC.
Funeral services will be Monday, June 2, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Elder Harold Brown officiating. Burial will follow at the McCurdy Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, June 1, 2014, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home in Atmore.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan Comalander, Bill Curran, David Green, Allen Holland, Josh Moore and Chris Campbell.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Gas Leak At Escambia Jail
May 29, 2014
According to a new release from Escambia County, about 8:00 Thursday morning a person preparing food in the kitchen of the Escambia County Main Jail, 2935 North L Street, detected a natural gas odor. The kitchen was immediately evacuated.
Pensacola Energy was called in and confirmed there was a natural gas leak in the kitchen of the main jail. Natural gas service to the kitchen was turned off. The kitchen remained off-limits to general jail staff and other personnel as natural gas experts began to address the problem.
Contractors working on behalf of Escambia County were brought in this morning to begin the process of replacing a natural gas line valve that feeds into the kitchen of the main jail.
There is no timetable on the repair of the valve of the natural gas line. However, food preparation services are not expected to be interrupted as staff will be able to utilize other methods of meal production until full natural gas service can be restored.
Escambia County Facilities and Corrections staff followed protocol to make sure those working in and residing in the main jail were not in danger at any point following the discovery of an odor in the kitchen this morning.
ECUA Now Hauling Recyclables To Montgomery For A Profit
May 29, 2014
Since the flooding, closure and bankruptcy of West Florida Recycling in Pensacola, ECUA has been hauling recyclables out of state…the past few weeks to the Infinitus Renewable Energy Park in Montgomery, Ala.
“We believe that the Infinitus Renewable Energy Park (IREP) is the best facility in the region to meet the ECUA’s recycling objectives,” ECUA Public Information Officer Nathalie Bowers said in a recent email.
Thursday the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority board voted to make the Montgomery trip more permanent for ECUA’s recyclables and sign off on a two year contract with Infinitus.
Infinitus has propose a two year agreement with ECUA, with two optional one-year extensions, to accept ECUA’s recyclables for processing in Montgomery. ECUA will pay a processing fee of $28.10 per ton and receive a rebate of $38.10 per ton — for a net income of $10 per ton for single stream recyclables. After transportation costs, ECUA will still net a profit of a few dollars per ton for recyclables.
If ECUA were to drop the recycling program and haul everything to the landfill, it would cost $550,000 in tipping fees. However, transporting the recyclables to Montgomery is expected to net about $120,000 in revenue.
Bratt Elementary Presents Fifth Grade Awards
May 29, 2014
Bratt Elementary School recently presented awards to fifth grade students as follows:
Honor Roll
A’s and B’s all year
- Franki Daw
- Madison Peterson
- Libby Pugh
- Madelin Sheedy
- Devon Spencer
- Cody Thomas
- Kayla Campbell
- Mary Paige Nassar
- Abigail Nelson
- Kaylee Sawyer
- Jacob Findley
- Shelby Godwin
- Tyler Ray
- William Lane Wilson
- Makayla Garrett
- Jaylon North
- Kenna Redmond
- Maggie Amerson
- Conner Byrne
- Michael Merchant
Academic Achievement Award
A’s all year
- Sophia Cotita
- Amber Gilman
- Autumn Williams
- Hannah Hughes
- April Johnson
- Taviana Parker
- Savannah Doremus
Progress Award
Students who have made the most improvement during the year
- Taylor Lashley
- Karelis Morales
- Leila Turberville
- Jeremy Ward
- Destiney Bradley
- Cheyenne Philyaw
- Stone Presley
- Andrianna Cooper
Outstanding Attendance
Students whose absenteeism, tardiness, and/or early checkouts equal no more than five days.
- Franki Daw
- Libby Pugh
- Cody Thomas
- Kayla Campbell
- Jacob Conley
- Leila Turberville
- Savannah Doremus
- Jaylon North
- Tyler Chase Cloud
- Maggie Amerson
- Taliyah Rivera
Perfect Attendance
Students who have no absences, tardies, or early checkouts
- Shane Hardin
Outstanding Citizenship Award
Students who best exemplify qualities of good citizenship, work habits, interaction with peers and teachers.
- Amber Gilman
- Libby Pugh
- April Johnson
- Kaylee Sawyer
- Makayla Garrett
- Savannah Doremus
- Kenna Redmond
- William Lane Wilson
- Destiney Bradley
- David Lamb
- Shelby Godwin
- Johnathan Lambert
- Maggie Amerson
- Summer Waters
A.R. Awards
- Hannah Hughes
- April Johnson
- Savannah Doremus
- Tyler Cloud
- Lane Wilson
Art Awards
- Madison Peterson
- Jessi Spicer
- Kaylee Sawyer
- Jacob Conley
- David Lamb
- Kyiah Bailey
- Maggie Amerson
- Andrianna Cooper
Music Awards
- Franki Dawe
- Libby Pugh
- J.D. Ward
- Hannah Hughes
- Savannah Doremus
- David Lamb
- Maggie Amerson
- Summer Waters
P.E. Awards
- Joshuwa Merchant
- Karelis Morales
- Libby Pugh
- Maggie Amerson
- Andrianna Cooper
- Summer Waters
- April Johnson
- Taviana Parker
- Peggy Sunday
- Makayla Garrett
- Jaylon North
- Lane Wilson
Flash Flood Watch Continues
May 29, 2014
A flash flood watch continues in effect. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Thursday Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a high near 85. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Thursday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Friday Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Friday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Saturday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Sunday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
- Sunday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Monday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
- Monday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
- Tuesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
- Tuesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
- Wednesday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Ernest Ward Parents: Important Last Day Of School Information
May 29, 2014
Here is important last day of school information for Ernest Ward Middle School. On Friday:
- The gate from Highway 99A for the car rider line will not be opened until students have loaded the bes (about 12:3 p.m.)
- The traditional “Eighth Grade Walk” will be held from the gym to the buses just before dismissal. Parents wishing to attend the final walk should enter the campus from Highway 97 and park in front of the administrative wing by 12:15 p.m. Parents should not park in the bus area.
- The Eighth Grade Walk will be held from the gym to the bus area. All construction will cease during the walk, and all construction gates will be closed. No vehicles are allowed in the area in front of the gym, along the construction fence to the front of the campus.
Fallen Escambia Deputies Honored
May 29, 2014
Law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty were honored Wednesday by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Fifteen Escambia County deputies have died in the line of duty — the first in 1923 and the most recent, Lt. George Hura, Jr., in 2004. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jim Allen Elementary School Presents Fifth Grade Awards
May 29, 2014
Jim Allen Elementary School recently presented the following awards at their Fifth Grade Banquet:
Award of Excellence: Jessica Conti (pictured)
Shining Star: Christian Jacobs
Cox Inspirational Award: Molly McArthur
WSRE Student of the Year: Devine Sutton
President’s Award:
- Kaelin Brinker
- Dawson Butalla
- Sage Bullock
- Jessica Conti
- Joshua Coonrod
- Haleigh Dove
- Deeanna Foster
- Brentley Garrett
- Zaria Griffin
- Hannah Halfacre
- Devon Henton
- Alexis Hurd
- Christian Jacobs
- Jonas Johnson
- Bristol Kelley
- Walter Kelly
- Tre Likely
- Kasen Millwood
- Harlie Odom
- Hailey Riggan
- Andrew Robinson
- Kiera Stern
- Maci Street
- Logan Vessey
- Kiauna Watson
- Charlie Wine
- Elise Winters
Pictured top: Jim Allen Elementary Fifth Grade Award of Excellence winner Jessica Conti. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Storm Debris Drop Off Site Closing After Friday
May 29, 2014
Escambia County’s free storm debris drop off site at John R. Jones Athletic Park located at 555 E. Nine Mile Road, will close permanently at 5 p.m. Friday.
This storm debris drop off site first opened on May 10, giving citizens a place to dispose of their debris. This site will be open from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday for residential use only. Commercial haulers, contractors or commercial companies are prohibited.
Anyone with concerns, questions or issues with the storm debris collection effort following the closure of this free drop off site is encouraged to contact the Escambia County Solid Waste Management division at (850) 937-2160.
Chiefs Honor Top Baseball Players
May 29, 2014
Several awards and a scholarship were presented at the annual Northview High School baseball team banquet:
- Sportsmanship Award — Trevor Levins and Doug Sherrill
- Diamond Thief Award (most stolen bases) — Jody Bonner
- Offensive Player Award — Thomas Moore
- Defensive Player Award — Jody Bonner
- Pitching Award — Daulton Tullis
- Academic Award — Doug Sherrill
- MVP Award — Thomas Moore
- Tommy Weaver Memorial Scholarship — Brannon Freeman
Pictured top: (L-R) Tommy Weaver Memorial Scholarship winner Brannon Freeman, Northview Principal Gayle Weaver, Most Valuable Player Award winner Thomas Moore and Coach Marty Lister. Pictured below: The annual Northview High School baseball team banquet. NorthEscambia.com photos by Ramona Preston, click to enlarge.
