Results, Schedule: Aggie Classic
March 17, 2015
Monday was the first round of the 20 team, 40 game Aggie Classic.
Monday’s Results:
- Tate Aggies 9, Shawnee, OK 2
- Goodpasture, TN 4, Escambia 2
- Washington 3, Brentwood HS, TN 1
- Davidson Academy, TN 6, West Florida 1 (15 innings)
- Claremore, OK 7, Milton 3
- Pryor, OK vs. Knoxville Catholic, TN 9, Pryor, OK 7
- Second Baptist, TX 14, Washington, OK 4
- Gulf Breeze, 7, Skiatook, OK 5
- Union, OK 3, Christ Presbyterian, TN 2
- Tulsa, OK 3, Christ Presbyterian 2
- Edmond North, OK 6, Brentwood Academy, TN 1
Tuesday and Wednesday Games By Location:
Tate High School
- Tuesday, March 17 — Pryor, OK vs. Christ Presbyterian, TN — 4:00
- Tuesday, March 17 — Tate, FL vs. Skiatook, OK — 7:00
- Wednesday, March 18 — Claremore, OK vs. Second Baptist, TX — 4:00
- Wednesday, March 18 — Tate, FL vs. Union, OK — 7:00
West Florida High School
- Tuesday, March 17 — Washington, OK vs. Milton, FL — 4:00
- Tuesday, March 17 — West Florida, FL vs. Goodpasture, TN — 7:00
- Wednesday, March 18 — Brentwood, TN vs. Shawnee, OK — 4:00
- Wednesday, March 18 — West Florida, FL vs. Edmond North, OK — 7:00
Escambia High School
- Tuesday, March 17 — Union, OK vs. Knoxville Catholic, TN — 4:00
- Tuesday, March 17 — Escambia, FL vs. Edmond North, OK — 7:00
- Wednesday, March 18 — Skiatook, OK vs. Christ Presbyterian, TN — 4:00
- Wednesday, March 18 — Escambia, FL vs. Brentwood Academy, TN — 7:00
Gulf Breeze High School
- Tuesday, March 17 — Davidson Academy, TN vs. Second Baptist, TX — 4:00
- Tuesday, March 17 — Gulf Breeze, FL vs. Brentwood, TN — 7:00
- Wednesday, March 18 — Washington OK, vs. Goodpasture, TN — 4:00
- Wednesday, March 18 — Gulf Breeze, FL vs. Knoxville Catholic, TN — 7:00
Washington High School
- Tuesday, March 17 — Brentwood Academy, TN vs. Claremore, OK — 4:00
- Tuesday, March 17 — Washington, FL vs. Shawnee, OK — 7:00
- Wednesday, March 18 — Davidson Academy, TN vs. Milton, FL — 4:00
- Wednesday, March 18 — Washington, FL vs. Pryor, OK — 7:00
FWC To Hold Black Bear Management Plan Webinars
March 17, 2015
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is hosting two webinars to discuss proposed changes to the black bear management program. Proposed amendments to the bear feeding and conservation rules as well as rule changes required to have a bear hunt in the fall of 2015 will be discussed.
The webinars will be held March 23 and March 26, each beginning at 7 p.m. CDT. Those interested in viewing the webinar must register for either session.
“These webinars will give the FWC a chance to reach out to more members of the public than with traditional public meetings,” said David Telesco, bear management coordinator. “The public will have the opportunity to learn more about our bear management program, offer up their comments and ask questions.”
To register for the March 23 webinar, go to: click here. For the March 26 webinar, go to: click here. Participants should register for just one session.
Northview Lifters Qualify For Regionals
March 17, 2015
Six Northview weightlifters qualified for the regional meet Monday during a district meet against Jay, West Florida and Catholic at Jay.
The following Northview lifters place in the top 3 at the district meet to qualify for the April 1 regional meet at Arnold High School in Panama City:
- 119-lb. class: Greg Pressley, 3rd place
- 129-lb. class: Everette Garvey, 1st place; Brandon Wilson, 2nd place
- 169-lb class: Jaylen Parker, 2nd place
- 183-lb class: Justin Kite, 3rd place
- 238-lb class: Ronald Harris, 3rd place
Pictured: Northview’s Everette Garvey. File photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
James Arnold Lindsey
March 17, 2015
Mr. James Arnold Lindsey, 59, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015, in Mobile.
Mr. Lindsey was a native of Stockton, Alabama and a resident of Canoe for most of his life. He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Zuline Lindsey; brother, Thomas Ray Lindsey; and sister, Annie Lindsey.
Survivors include his three sisters, Frances (Mack) Harrelson of Canoe, Martha Lindsey of Creola, AL and Claresse Foster of Rabun; four nephews and four nieces.
Funeral services will be Thursday, March 19, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Malcolm Harrelson officiating.
Burial will follow at the Dean Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, March 19, 2015 from noon until service time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Mack Harrelson, Ricky Harrelson, Wendell Harrelson, Jimmy Boutwell, Shawn Boutwell and Coy Boutwell.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Rebecca Lynn Stacey Warrick
March 17, 2015
Rebecca Lynn Stacey Warrick, age 49, of Jay, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015, in Pensacola. Lynn was a graduate of Century High School. She loved playing Words with Friends and was much loved by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffery Warrick; her father, Fred Stacey; grandparents, Tally and Susan Atkins, and Mildred Stacey.
Lynn is survived by her sons, Jeffery Warrick Jr. and Tally (Cindel) Warrick; mother, Irene and stepfather, Ed Daughtery; mother-in-law, Carol Warrick; brother, Wayne Stacey; step-brother, James Scott; step-sister, Ellen (Lonnie) Hawsey; and step-brother Dale (Suzette) Scott.
Funeral services will be held for Lynn on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Matthew Dobson officiating.
Her burial will follow at Jay City Cemetery.
A visitation will be held to celebrate Lynn’s life from 1 p.m. until service time.
Pallbearers will be Michael Atkins, Jeffery Atkins, Donnie George, Chris Warrick, John Daughtery, and Robert Wolfe.
Calvin W. “Boogie” Hayles
March 17, 2015
Mr. Calvin W. “Boggie” Hayles, 84, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015, in Bay Minette.
Mr. Hayles was a native and lifelong resident of Lottie. Mr. Hayles was founder and chief of Lottie Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as chief for 16 years and was an active member until his death. He was retired from NAS Pensacola, a veteran of the US Army and was a farmer. He was affectionately known as “Pop” by family and friends. He was member of the Lottie United Methodist Church.
Calvin Hayles, Jr. (Bubba) precedes him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Earlene Killam Hayles of Lottie; one son, Keith (Kathy) Hayles of Lottie; one daughter, Betty Lynn (David) Corley of Lottie; two sisters, Ila Mae Kendrick of Rosinton, AL and Eunice McNeil of Semmes, AL; four grandchildren, Justin, Riley, Blane and Jerrod; and one great-grandchild, Keaton.
Funeral services will be Friday, March 20, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Judd Coggin and Rev. Malcolm Harrelson officiating.
Burial will follow at Lottie Methodist Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, March 20, 2015 from noon until service time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jerrod Hayles, Blane Waltman and four firemen.
Honorary pallbearers will be volunteer firemen.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC, is in charge of all arrangements.
William I. McCurdy
March 17, 2015
William I. McCurdy, 94 of Pensacola, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2015.
He was born on Jan. 1, 1921, in Century to the late William and Florence Morris.
Mr. McCurdy was a Navy Veteran of World War II and a lifetime member of the Navy Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marie; one son, Bill (Betty) McCurdy; two grandchildren, Troy (Vicki) McCurdy and Terry (Randy) English; five great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; three stepchildren, Lamar Simpson, Shirley Simmons, and Pam Green; and lots of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend Allen Harp officiating.
Burial will follow in Bayview Memorial Park Cemetery.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Escambia Man Killed In Milton Wreck After Fleeing Burglary
March 16, 2015
An Escambia County man was killed and another seriously injured in an early morning crash in Milton after they fled a burglary, authorities said.
Passenger Brian Lynn Brown, 27, was pronounced deceased following the 1:11 a.m. crash. He was a passenger in a 2000 Chevrolet C1500 pickup drive by 23-year old Morgan Romero.
Romero was traveling south on Tanglewood Drive when the pickup left the roadway at the intersection of Rolling Greens Drive. The pickup traveled through a vacant lot before hitting a large tree behind a residence in the 5700 block of Tiger Woods Drive. Romero was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in serious condition.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office had responded to a disturbance on Anderson Lane just before the crash. They found that two suspects had threatened a man after entering his RV. The victim pointed out a pickup that was speeding from the scene with the alleged suspects inside. Deputies lost sight of the pickup, but found it crashed into a tree a short time later with Brown deceased.
Both occupants were wearing their seat belts. Any charges in the crash are pending, the FHP said.
Poarch Creek Tribal Chair: No Plans For Pot In Nokomis, We Really Want Scott To Talk Gaming
March 16, 2015
The Poarch Creek Indians believe they have the right to grow marijuana on their one acre in North Escambia, but that’s not really their plan, according to Stephanie Bryan, tribal chair. What they really want is to sit down with Gov. Rick Scott and negotiate a gaming compact that would allow casino gambling on the on Nokomis Road acre, just a few miles off Highway 97.
Bryan explains, in her own words:
by Poarch Creek Indian Tribal Chair Stephanie Bryan
Home for me has always been Poarch, Ala. — 10 miles from the Florida state line. I know when I pass the highway marker that I am leaving one state and entering another, but it is a separation that means little to those of us who grew up with family spread out on both sides of that boundary.
Certainly, it would be impossible to explain where Alabama ends and Florida begins to my ancestors. They were Poarch Creek Indians with a distinct culture and values. Neither they, nor the place they called home, were ever defined by lines drawn on a map.
Today, our Poarch Creek Tribe is federally recognized with trust lands in our ancestral homelands of Alabama and North Florida. It is our land in Nokomis that has been the focus of our efforts to negotiate a gaming compact with the state of Florida. But, recent roadblocks in those negotiations, a lack of understanding of our status as a federally recognized tribe and sensationalized media headlines indicate a need to reiterate our legal rights pertaining to the property, as well as how we plan to use it.
So, let me be clear. We are a federally recognized Indian tribe and we have been consistent in wanting to build a gaming business in Florida. In exchange for entering into a compact with the state, we have committed to sharing revenue and honoring existing compacts.
During a recent media interview that focused on our rights as a federally recognized tribe, the reporter asked whether we believe we legally could grow marijuana on our land. We have been advised that the answer to that question is “yes” because we are a federally recognized tribe, the same legal status that entitles us to negotiate a gaming compact with Florida.
Let me clarify, though: While it appears that we are legally entitled to do so, we have no plans to grow marijuana on our land.
We do have plans to replicate in Florida what we have done in Alabama — create jobs and economic security, add to the tax base and fiscal strength of our state, and be good and charitable neighbors.
In Alabama, our Tribe and our businesses have created more than 3,500 direct jobs and another 3,000 indirect. Last year, we spent more than $200 million on goods and services, paid more than $51 million in wages, and generated in excess of $100 million in taxes.
If he would meet with us, Gov. Rick Scott would learn that we are a deeply caring and religious people. We have given more than $7 million in charitable donations because we believe that to whom much is given, much is expected.
We are a community of Poarch Creek Indians who care deeply about each other and our neighbors. We are hopeful that the state of Florida will recognize our rights, sit down with us, and negotiate a compact. We stand ready to be good partners and good neighbors for Florida.
Pictured above and below: A “warehouse” under construction on an acre of land owned by the Poarch Creek Indians in the North Escambia community of Nokomis. Pictured bottom inset: The large metal building overshadows a neighboring home. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Story reprinted with permission from FloridaPolitics.com.
Warm Weather Continues
March 16, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.