Receive Emergency Notices From ‘Alert Escambia’ Service
February 19, 2015
The new Alert Escambia Emergency Notification System allows citizens to receive alert notifications about community emergencies in Escambia County. Participants will receive time-sensitive messages at home, work, mobile or business phones, email addresses, text messages and more.
Escambia County’s EMA has found it necessary to replace its previous mass notification system that allowed it to communicate with the public and other agencies and entities during emergencies. The Escambia County Commission approved the system subscription last year with funding from Escambia County Emergency Management, the Escambia County Health Department, ECUA, International Paper , Ascend Performance Materials and Gulf Power Company.
The agencies will share the cost of the system on a prorated basis through June 30, and then each agency will contribute an equal $11,229.16 for the July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, time period for a total yearly cost of $67,375. Escambia County will utilize federal grant funds to pay for its share of the total subscription cost.
These messages will include emergency information regarding potential protective measures required to protect local citizens during an emergency situation such as evacuation notices or shelter in place instructions.
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Century Resident Celebrates Her 103rd Birthday
February 19, 2015
Della Godwin of Century celebrated her 103rd birthday Thursday.
Godwin was born in Jay back in 1912, one of 12 children born to her parents Annie and William Griffis. She has two younger surviving siblings - Jean Clark and Veda Welch. She raised two sons, one of which is deceased, and has four grandchildren.
She was raised in the Mount Carmel community of Santa Rosa County. In her early years, she spent most of time in the cotton fields, but she was always in church on Sundays.
Godwin attributes her long life to hard work and faith. Those who know her will say that she was always caring for and helping others. She always put family first, even if it meant she had to do without the things she needed.
Godwin is longtime resident of the Century area and is the oldest resident at the Century Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Pictured top: Century resident Della Godwin turns 103 years old Thursday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Updated: Wanted Man Behind Bars
February 19, 2015
UPDATE: Pete Anthony Jimenez is in custody in the Covington County Jail in Andalusia, AL.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man on outstanding warrants that has been seen in the North Escambia area.
Pete Anthony Jimenez is wanted on seven outstanding warrants in Santa Rosa County including multiple felony grand theft charges and fleeing law enforcement. According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, he has been seen in northern Santa Rosa County and in the Atmore area.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Santa Rosa County Crime Stoppers at (850) 437-STOP or their local law enforcement agency.
Pensacola Beach Named One Of The Best In The USA
February 19, 2015
TripAdvisor has named Pensacola Beach as one of the top five beaches in the United States.
Travelers’ Choice award-winning beaches were determined based on the quantity and quality of traveler reviews and ratings for beaches on TripAdvisor gathered over a 12-month period.
“Travelers visiting this Emerald Coast beach will experience miles of powdery-sanded coastline and a destination ideal for relaxation. The Pensacola Beach Pier offers fishing and unparalleled views of the ocean, while nearby beachfront restaurants serve mouthwatering gulf seafood,” TripAdvisor said in their review of Pensacola Beach.
Trip Advisor’s other top five beaches in the U.S. were Siesta Beach in Siesta Key, FL, followed by St. Pete Beach in Florida, Ka’anapali Beach in Hawaii and Wai’anapanapa State Park in Hawaii.
Pictured top and inset: A sunny winter day on Pensacola Beach. Pictured below: Looking back at Pensacola Beach from the end of the Pensacola Beach Fishing Pier. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
All-Star Soccer Tonight
February 19, 2015
The 2015 Subway High School All Star Soccer games will be held tonight at Brosnaham Park. The girls game will begin at 5 p.m. followed by the boys game at 7 p.m.
Teams are made up of the best high school senior players from the West — Escambia County, and the West Santa Rosa and Okaloosa County.
Tickets for the game are available at the gate and are $8, or $6 with a student ID or canned good to donate to Manna Food Pantries.
The West Girls team will be coached by Kenny Morgan from Washington High, while the West Boys teams will be coached by Austin King from Tate High School.
WEST GIRLS
Catholic — Gretchen Cagle, Midfield/GK
Catholic — Taylor Kukes, Forward
Escambia — Alexandria Krempin-Dykes, Midfield
Escambia — Moira Leonard, Goalkeeper
Pensacola — Lauren Pederson, Defender
Pensacola — Alex Allen, Wing/Striker
Pine Forest — Anna Legassey, Forward/Midfield
Pine Forest — Mandy Jackson, Midfield
Tate — Hannah Hargett, F/M
Tate — Alexa Harmon, Defender
Tate — Jennifer Clyde, D/M
Tate — Emily McAfee, Defender
Tate — Molly Pearce, Defender
Washington — Mallory Lurate, Goalkeeper
Washington — Natalie Williams, Midfield
Washington — Madison King, Defender
Washington — Mariah Bush, Midfield
West Florida — Brianna Schubeck, Forward/Midfield
West Florida — Morgan Duckworth, Goalkeeper
West Florida — Morgan Herpel, Defender
West Florida — Jordan Sortino, Defense
West Florida — Sommer Johnson, Midfield
WEST BOYS
Catholic — Harrison Carroll, Center Half/Utility
Catholic — Chandler Dixon, Midfield
Catholic — Taylor Evans, R/L Back, R/L Mid
Escambia — Patrick Mackovic, Def. mid-central
Escambia — Zach Slavin, Outside defender
Escambia — Paul Worshop, Wing/Midfield
Pensacola — Warren Curtiss Thies, Goalkeeper
Pensacola — Abdullah Alsaqr, Forward
Pensacola — Logan Patterson, Wing/Midfield
Pine Forest — Hunter Reavis, Right Wing
Tate — Kyle Capehart, Back
Tate — Keller Blaichard, Midfield
Washington — Chris Searcy, Forward
Washington — Evan Sheltry, Mid/defender
Washington — Jake Brown, Forward
Washington — Ben Stevens, Right Back
Washington — Bennett Gaston, Midfield
Washington — Keimon Johnson, Center Back
West Florida — Austin Boswell, Center Back
West Florida — Kai Estrada, Midfield
West Florida — Daniel Bowers, Goalkeeper
West Florida — Luan Nguyen, Forward
EAST GIRLS
Choctaw — Dani Weyer, Striker/center mid
Choctaw — Sydney Oliver, Center Back
Choctaw — Kayla Douglas, Forward, Outside Mid
Choctaw — Kelsey Douglas, Outside Mid
Fort Walton — Kierstin Creese, Center Defender
Fort Walton — Torie Greene, Center Forward
Fort Walton — Shelby Campbell, Midfield
Gulf Breeze — Veronica Williamson, Outside Mid/Forward
Gulf Breeze — Jessie Droogsma, Goal Keeper
Milton — Jenna Wade, Forward/Midfielder
Milton — Skylar Elsperman, Outside Midfield
Milton — Mariah Holt, Defender
Navarre — Rylie Slaybaugh, Center Mid
Navarre — Jessica Cook, Center Back
Niceville — Cassie Willis, Defender
Niceville — Jessica Chavis, Outside Mid/Forward
Niceville — Mandi Balcuinas, Forward
Niceville — Eli Craft, Honorary Captain
Pace — Hannah Abrams, Forward
Pace — Claire Taylor, Forward/Midfielder
Pace — Serena Colvin, Wide Back/Wide Mid
Pace — Kiersten Richardson, Center Back
Rocky Bayou — Shanon Barkman, Forward
EAST BOYS
Choctaw — Sean Hoffstatter, Forward
Choctaw — Shane Nicholson, Forward
Choctaw — Kahlee Wilson, Def. Mid
Choctaw — Luke Hambleton, Center Back
Choctaw — Brandon Castelin, Center Back
Crestview — Trent Simmons, Def/Mid
Crestview — Bryce Webb, Def/Mid
Fort Walton — Santiago Alvarado, Center Mid/CFWD
Fort Walton — Juan Pablo Rodriguez, FWD/LB
Gulf Breeze — Kyle Overlade, Defender/Ctr. Mid
Gulf Breeze — Matthew Cutler, Off. Mid/ Forward
Milton — Patrick Greene, Forward
Milton — Jonathan Pool, Defender
Navarre — Mason Goodnough, Goalkeeper
Navarre — Amuia Alford, GK/Forward
Navarre — Kameron Bethell, Midfield
Navarre — Robert Madril, Midfield/Forward
Navarre — Brandon Capenia, Midfield
Navarre — Malcolm Valdes, Midfield
Niceville — Michael Nalovic, Defender
Pace — Alex Brock, CB
Rocky Bayou — Cameron Esses, Midfield/Striker
James Oliver Baker
February 19, 2015
Rev. James Oliver Baker, 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, in Cantonment.
Rev. Baker was a native of Falco, Alabama and a resident of Cantonment, since 1949. Rev. Baker was Senior Pastor of the Living Word of Faith Church, former owner of Village Sanitation, longtime Pastor of Ebenezer Assembly of God for 37 years, avid fisherman, gardener and raised show chickens. His wife, Orene Baker; son, Doyse Baker and grandson, Ledue Baker precedes him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Violet Jewel Baker of Cantonment; one son, Clois L. (Pagan) Baker of Cantonment; one stepson, Joe Eddins, Jr. of Gatlinburg, TN; one daughter, Elizabeth Aldridge of Cantonment; one stepdaughter, Christine (Sam) White of Flomaton, AL; two sisters, Ethel Sherrer of Enterprise, AL and Othaila Blackwood of Wing, AL; three grandchildren, Janice Elisabeth (Matt) Barnett, Maggie M. (Craig) Lee and Doyce Jerry (Diana) Aldridge; five great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, February 21, 2015, at 1 p.m.. at the Harvest Christian Center in Cantonment with the Rev. E.H. Haddock officiating.
Burial will follow at the Harvest Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 21, 2015, from 11 a.m. until service time at 1:00 p.m. at the Harvest Christian Center in Cantonment.
Pallbearers will be Donnie Penton, Harry Comans, Larry Comans, Tyler Docherty, Ray Lewis and Jerry Hahn.
Honorary pallbearers will Lonnie Penton and Donald Whitehead.
Special thanks to Harry Comans and Jean Comans.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Emerald Coast Hospice @ 1555 N. Palafox, Pensacola, FL 32501.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
Harold Ray Troesch, Sr.
February 19, 2015
Harold Ray Troesch, Sr., 79, passed peacefully at his home on Friday, February 13, 2015. He was an avid fisherman and a die-hard Florida Gators fan. He loved his church and family. He was retired from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Union, Mobile, Alabama, Lodge 0112, where he was a member since 1967.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Henry Troesch and Grace Idell Alexander Troesch; sister, Viola Raughton and daughter, Shirley Ann Troesch.
He is survived by his children and their spouses, Harold Ray Troesch, Jr., Johnny and Cynthia Walker, Rebecca Fussell, Caleb and Crystal McKee and Gregory and Sheree Troesch; siblings, Gladys Johnson, William Eugene Troesch, Betty Lenning and Theda Havens; grandchildren, Matt Lindsay, Stephanie Smith, Summer Sampey, Christopher Fussell, Brian Troesch, Jonathan Troesch, Joshua Troesch, Eddie Shanko, Joshua Kauffman, Crystal Troesch-Wright, Maddix Essman, Jaxson Essman, Alanna Troesch, Abigail Troesch; step-grandchildren, Tyson, Preston and Holly Taylor and Bentley McKee; great-grandchildren, Matthew Lindsay, Ethan, Annabelle and Victoria Sampey, Xander, Adrianna and Christian Fussell, Emma and Trystan Troesch, and Marley Troesch; great-great-grandchild, Brooklynne Lindsay.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 16, 2015, at Northside Apostolic Church with Pastor Steve Simmons officiating.
Interment was at Morgan Cemetery in Molino.
The family wishes to express a special thank you to Emerald Coast Hospice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Merrill Ethan Ledford
February 19, 2015
Merrill Ethan Ledford went to be with Jesus on Saturday, February 14, 2015, at his home surrounded by family. Merrill was born on October 12, 1945, in Louisville, Alabama to France and Virginia Ledford. He was a graduate of Carroll High School in Ozark, Alabama and received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Troy University. Merrill taught high school history and civics at Escambia County High School until leaving for a second career with Alfa Insurance where he retired in 2009. Merrill enjoyed the outdoors and loved competing in tennis tournaments throughout his life. He coached T-Ball and loved watching his sons play. He loved to travel and was especially fond of New Orleans, cruising with his family and journeying to visit extended family for holidays and reunions. Merrill had a passion for researching archives and fleshing out his family tree with names, dates and photos. He loved grilling outdoors, boiled peanuts and most of all Alabama football.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Merrill is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Fountain Ledford; one brother, Paul Andrew Ledford of Panama City, Florida; four children, Kimberly Ledford Burley (Bruce), Richard Todd Ledford (Faith), Matthew Tyler Ledford and Michael Andrew Ledford; five grandchildren, Connor, Walker and Aubree Burley, Mason and Macray Ledford.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 16, 2015, at the First Assembly of God in Atmore with Bro. Don Davis officiating.
Burial was in Serenity Gardens Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Kenneth Fountain, Dudley Fountain, Glenn Fountain, Tony Fountain, Lee Fountain, and Leonard Sowell.
Honorary pallbearers will be Merrill’s special tennis friends, Walter Dewitt, Lou Vickery, John Strahle, Billy Madison, and Robert Johnson.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Flomaton High School Scholarship Fund, 21200 Highway 31, Flomaton, Al 36441.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Wayne C. Carvin
February 19, 2015
Wayne C. Carvin, 66, of Pensacola, passed away February 15, 2015. He was a member of the Living Church of God. He retired from the U S Marine Corps and also from the Escambia Public School System as a custodial supervisor. Most recently, he worked at Walmart on Hwy 29 in maintenance. He enjoyed golf, country music and spending time with his wife and family.
He is preceded in death by his father, Royce Clarence Carvin and brother, Royce “Peanut” Carvin.
He is survived by his wife, Elmira Carvin; children, Teri Wells (Butch), Terry Soble (Rich), Wayne Carvin, and William Walker (Sharon); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; mother, Phyllis Lulls and four brothers,Willie Carvin, Doug Carvin (Mickey), David Carvin and Mike Carvin.
Visitation will be at Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, Sunday, February 22, 2015, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Monday, February 23, 2015, at 11:30 a.m. at Faith Chapel South with Pastor Ed Breaux officiating.
Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is in charge of arrangements.
Hard Freeze Warning For Tonight
February 18, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Wind chill values between 15 and 25 early. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 21. North wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind around 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.