Deborah Louise ‘McIntosh’ Clark
May 12, 2015
Mrs. Deborah Louise “McIntosh” Clark, 62, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015, in Booneville, AL.
Mrs. Clark was a native and former resident of Pensacola, and had resided in Booneville for the past 10 years. Mrs. Clark was of the Baptist faith. Her daughter, Kimberly Dawn McClain, precedes her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Alan B. Clark, Sr. of Booneville; one son, Alan B. Clark, Jr. of Booneville; one daughter, Angelique B. Clark of Booneville; one brother, Norman McIntosh of McDavid; two half-sisters, Janice Ragland of Milton and Judy Waters of Molino; and seven grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday, May 18, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Donna Alexander-Melton
May 12, 2015
Everyday people enter your life without changing it. Once in a lifetime does someone impact your life in such a way that you are forever blessed. Donna Sue Alexander was that kind of person. Heaven is celebrating its newest angel. Donna was lifted from this earth into God’s arms on Sunday evening. She was a loving, compassionate person that truly lived to serve God and bring out the best in everyone that was blessed to meet her. She lived life to the fullest in every way. Donna would always seem to find the positive in every situation even when faced with the overwhelming negative.
A lifelong native of Pensacola, Donna worked in many volunteer capacities with several local churches helping those in need. She traveled to Indonesia on a Tsunami relief team to help comfort families and offer those suffering a vision of hope. She gave tirelessly of herself and would do so with that beautiful smile that would bring comfort and peace to those that were fortunate to see it. When asked why she gave so much to so many she would simply say “it’s the right thing to do”. Donna loved the beach and being around friends and family but the thing that gave her the most joy were her three terriers Lou, Henry and Earny. Anyone that knew Donna knew about her love of her “babies”.
Donna is preceded in death by her father, William (Bill) Alexander.
She is survived by her husband, Darrell Melton; mother, Dorothy (Dot) Alexander; sister, Tammy Alexander Beck; stepchildren, Brandon (Jami) Melton and Caisi; Amanda Melton and Jason Melton; cousin, Sandy Mason; nephew, Will (Melissa) Beck; and niece, Shawna (John) Mason and Ezra.
Pallbearers were Will Beck, Brandon Melton, Jason Melton, Andy Tobin, Mike Leckenby and Royce Johnson.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Pensacola Police Department and Fire Department for their efforts on Sunday evening.
Funeral services were held on Friday, May 8, 2015, at Olive Baptist Church with Dr. Ted Traylor.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Alert: Fundraising For Northview Baseball Team
May 11, 2015
The Northview High School baseball team is headed to the Florida High School Baseball State Championships in For Myers this week, and the school’s principal wants businesses and organizations to know that an Illinois company is not authorized to solicit funds on behalf of the school or team.
Principal Gayle Weaver said Royal Publishing has contacted local organizations and solicited funds for the Northview baseball team. She said those funds will not benefit the team in any manner, and any representation of the school or team by the company is unauthorized.
The NHS team is in need of additional funds for their trip. Donations can be made with checks payable to the “Northview Diamond Club” and dropped off at the school.
Pictured below: Email warning from Northview Principal Gayle Weaver, click to enlarge.
Flomaton Man Reported Missing; Vehicle Found In McDavid
May 11, 2015
Authorities are searching for a missing Flomaton, AL, man whose vehicle was found abandoned near McDavid.
John Douglas Oswalt, 35, was last seen by and communicated with family members on Sunday, May 3, according to Flomaton Police Chief Bryan Davis. His silver in color Chrysler Crossfire was found abandoned on Pine Barren Road near McDavid on Tuesday, May 5 by the Escambia County (FL) Sheriff’s Office.
Oswalt is described as a white male, about six feet tall with hazel eyes and bald head. No clothing description was known. He previously listed a home address in Cantonment.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Oswalt should contact the Flomaton Police Department at (251) 296-5811 or their local law enforcement agency.
New Traffic Signal Now Installed At Dangerous Molino Intersection
May 11, 2015
A new traffic signal is now installed at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino. The signal is still is flash-only mode, and is expected to remain that way for a period of time before it becomes operational.
In October 2013, the Escambia County Commission affirmed its support for improvements at the intersection and expressed a willingness for the county to pay for the red light at the intersection. A Florida Department of Transportation study determined the intersection did meet the criteria for the light due to a high number of serious crashes, with an agreement in place that FDOT would design and construct the upgrades with Escambia County paying for the construction.
FDOT completed the design phase. and the Escambia County Commission approved $265,400 in funding for the light in August 2014, with the payment made from the county to the state in late October 2014. The project then faced several delays before the light was installed.
Once the Florida DOT announces the first day of operation for the light, the date will be published on NorthEscambia.com.
A second upcoming project will redesign the intersection of Crabtree Church Road and Highway 97, which is currently just feet away from Highway 29.
Pictured: A new traffic signal in flash-only mode Sunday at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Softball Baby Gender Reveal: The Pitch Is Good…It’s A Girl!
May 11, 2015
A single softball pitch and an explosion of pink made Mother’s Day extra special for mom-to-be Ali Martin of Bratt.
Ali and boyfriend Marshall Rolin are expecting a baby in mid-October. The couple picked a gender reveal that was a bit different than most — an “exploding” softball filled with colored chalk. Both love softball, and decided that it would be a home run way to answer the big boy or girl question.
Neither knew the gender..Ali was given a sealed envelope by the ultrasound tech last Wednesday. She made two softballs, one filled with blue chalk, the other with pink. They looked exactly the same, so she placed them in bags with a note labeling which was which.
Sunday at the ballpark, Ali’s cousin Sydney McGhee went to her car, opened the envelope and picked the correct softball to be pitched before family and friends. No one else knew before the pitch.
“I was really nervous about pitching it,” she said. Ali wound up and pitched it to Marshall, who slammed the ball into an explosion of pink.
“I’m extremely excited about it,” she said Sunday night, now knowing that she has a little girl on the way. “Now that we know the gender and everything, I am so excited for the big day.”
The couple has not yet picked a name for their little girl, but they already know they’d like her to have the initials “MJR”. Marshall, his mom, his dad and his two brothers all share the initials “MJR”.
“I just pray that I can be the best mom to my sweet little girl and give her everything she deserves and even more,” Ali said. “My heart is so full of happiness and love, that I can’t imagine how I will feel when the big day is finally here. I am so ready for it.”
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Vendors Needed For Quintette Park May Day Celebration
May 11, 2015
The Quintette Park Association is planning for their annual May Day festivities later this month, and they are looking for vendors.
The May Day celebration will be held on May 23 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Quintette Park. Interested vendors should contact Jackie Weaden at (850) 968-6941 for more information.
File photo.
Free Small Business Workshops Continue In Century
May 11, 2015
As part of Century’s ongoing economic development efforts, the town has partnered with the Small Business Development Center at UWF to host a free “Amplify Your Business Through Fundamentals” training series for businesses in Century and the surrounding area.
All workshops are free to the general public but pre-registration for each workshop is recommended through the SBDC’s website. Attendees may pick and choose the workshops that will be most beneficial to them. All workshops will be held at the Century Business Center at 150 East Pond Street from 9 am. until noon on the dates below:
Tuesday, May 12
Financial & Cash Flow Statements, Pt. 1: Learn how to create and use profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements to manage a small business.
Thursday, May 14
Financial & Cash Flow Statements, Pt. 2: More information on how to create and use profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements to manage a small business.
Tuesday, May 19
Human Resources: This training will provide an overview of the many aspects of human resources management. During this session, we will provide training on the following topics: Fair Labor Standards Act, effective recruiting, effective hiring, drug testing, employee motivation, costs of employee turnover, and effective communication.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Second Man Charged With Delivery Thefts
May 11, 2015
A second man has been arrested for stealing packages from doorsteps after they were dropped off by a delivery man, and for the theft of multiple utility trailers.
Paul Anthony Brown, 50, is facing more than two dozen burglary and theft related charges. According to multiple arrest reports, Brown would steal recently delivered packages from homes in the north Pensacola and Cantonment areas. The packages, in total, contained thousands of dollars of merchandise, including hundreds of key chains, a baby stroller, prescription medication, Lysol cleaner, toilet paper, a baby gate, cat food, wedding photos and Depends undergarments.
Several of the alleged thefts were caught on residents’ surveillance video.
He is also accused of stealing three utility trailers, including one that was loaded with $250 in worth of pool chemicals. Brown remains in the Escambia Count Jail with bond set at $141,500.
Suspected accomplice John Clifford Wilson IV, 41, was arrested last month in connection with the package thefts and remains in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $493,500.
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigators obtained surveillance video from two of these thefts that showed a dark blue SUV pulling up to the residence and two males removing packages that was posted on social media. Another citizen recognized the vehicle driving through his neighborhood, captured the vehicle on video and wrote down the tag number before contacting deputies.
Registration Underway For VPK Programs At Local Schools
May 11, 2015
Registration is underway now for Voluntary Pre-K programs.
The programs will be held at Bratt, Molino Park, Jim Allen, West Pensacola, Navy Point, Sherwood, Lincoln Park, McMillian, Ensley, Montclair, Oakcrest, Warrington, Semmes and Weis elementary schools and the Global Learning Academy.
Eligibility
Children whose parents reside in a Title I school attendance area and will be 4-years old on or before September 1 of the school year.
How to register?
Parents must obtain a VPK Certificate of Eligibility before registering at the school site. This can be obtained by contacting Debbie Layton at 850-595-6915 ext. 277. You may also apply through the Early Learning Coalition at www.elcescambia.org. For the online application, documents must be uploaded.
Documents needed for registration:
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residency (Florida driver’s license or power/utility bill)
School Enrollment Documents:
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residency (Power /utility bill within 90 days or lease)
- Immunization Record
- Physical (within one year of enrollment date)