Reimagine Century: Free Food, Clothes And Much More Saturday
May 20, 2016
Reimagine Century will touch the hearts and lives of area residents in need on Saturday.
The event will include a wide variety of activities, including a 15,000 pound food giveaway, health screenings, youth and teen activities, free haircuts, baby diaper giveaway, live music, free lunch, manicures, hearing tests, motorcycle rides and much more. There will also be children’s activities including inflatables, face painting, popcorn and games. All items, activities and events are free.
Reimagine Century 2016 will be held this Saturday, May 21 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 440 East Hecker Road.
Reimagine Century is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com.
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Today
May 20, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent
Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Monday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
Thursday: Mostly sunny with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program Accepting Applications From Private Landowners
May 20, 2016
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced today that the Florida Forest Service is now accepting applications for the Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program. Applications for the program will be accepted through July 29, 2016.
“Cogongrass is one of the most aggressive weeds in Florida and is capable of rapidly choking out and displacing our native plant species,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam. “Through the Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program, landowners can help stop the spread of this harmful pest in Florida.”
Cogongrass is an invasive, non-native grass that occurs in Florida and several other southeastern states. Cogongrass infestations negatively affect tree regeneration, growth and survival, as well as wildlife habitat, native plant diversity, forage quality and property values. They also increase the risk of wildfires and alter fire behavior.
“Left untreated, invasive cogongrass can spread quickly, causing long-term problems,” said State Forester Jim Karels. “In addition to reducing the productivity and value of forests and rangelands, it can greatly increase the risk and severity of wildfire.”
The Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program, which is supported through a grant from the USDA Forest Service, is offered for non-industrial private lands in all Florida counties. It provides reimbursement of 50 percent of the cost to treat cogongrass infestations with herbicide for two consecutive years.
To obtain an application form or to learn more about program requirements, contact a local Florida Forest Service county forester or visit the Cogongrass Treatment Cost-Share Program web page. All qualifying applications will be evaluated and ranked for approval.
Escambia Schools To Live Video Stream Graduations
May 20, 2016
For the second year, the Escambia County School District will live stream all 2016 high school graduations.
We are excited to offer this service again this year to our students and their family members who may not be able to attend this milestone event,” said Superintendent Malcolm Thomas.
The schedule for graduations ceremonies is below. Live streams will be accessible beginning abut 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time on the Escambia County School District Families page at http://ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/families. The video can be watched for free on almost any computer, smart phone, smart TV and many other devices.
- Escambia Virtual Academy, George Stone Technical Center and Judy Andrews (Second Chance) Graduation – May 24, 6:00 p.m., Pensacola High School Auditorium
- Escambia Westgate – May 25, 9:00 a.m., Escambia Westgate
- Extended Program – May 26, 9:30 a.m., J.E. Hall Center, Room 160
- Tate High School – May 27, 11:00 a.m., Pensacola Bay Center
- West Florida High School – May 27, 2:30 p.m., Pensacola Bay Center
- Pine Forest High School – May 27, 6:00 p.m., Pensacola Bay Center
- Northview High School – May 28, 4:00 p.m., Northview High School
- Escambia High School – May 31, 11:00 a.m., Pensacola Bay Center
- Pensacola High School – May 31, 2:30 p.m., Pensacola Bay Center
- Booker T. Washington High School – May 31, 6:00 p.m., Pensacola Bay Center
- Summer School Program – July 21, 4:00 p.m., Pensacola High School
Pictured top: Northview valedictorian Kyndall Hall delivers a speech to the class of 2015. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Tate Showband Seniors Celebrate Scholarships
May 20, 2016
The Tate Band had a signing day ceremony to celebrate seniors who have earned scholarships in music and academics to attend college next year.
The list of students/universities is as follows:
Florida State University
Bryce Coots
Texas A&M University
Jacob Norre
Troy University
Ashley Barnett
Zachary Vranich
Tristan Workman
University of Mobile
Madison Tourney
University of South Alabama
Tiana Hendricks
University of Southern Mississippi
Cody Swilley
University of West Florida
Ryan Cawby
Nicholas Touchstone
William Carey University
Katie Woods
Photos submitted by Patricia Maness for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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Samantha Mae Gorman
May 20, 2016
Samantha was born and raised in Pensacola.
“With hair the color of the sun and with her infectious smile Samantha attracted many friends.”
She attended Lipscomb elementary and was a 6th grader at Ransom middle school. Samantha began playing softball at the age of 4, which quickly grew into her passion. She played softball at Northeast Pensacola (NEP) and with West Florida Elite.
Samantha is survived by her parents Kimberly (Laxton) Gorman and Rick Gorman; sister Madison Gorman; great grandparents Isabelle and Richard (deceased) Gorman; grandparents Cyril and Shirley Laxton, and Donna and Dennis (deceased) Gorman; aunts and uncles Tim and Leslie Moore, Michelle (Laxton) Himert, Mike Gorman, Dan Gorman, Cheryl (Gorman) and Kurt Ettlinger; and numerous cousins.
In remembrance of Samantha there will be a Mass with a memorial gathering for friends and family immediately following the service on Friday, May 20th at 10 a.m. at Nativity of Our Lord, 9945 Hillview Drive, Pensacola, FL with Father Pat Foley Celebrant.
Wahoos Rained Out In Jacksonville
May 20, 2016
The opening game of the five-game series between the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (24-16) and the Jacksonville Suns (17-22) was rained out Thursday night.
The two Southern League South Division teams will play a doubleheader beginning at 4:05 p.m. Friday at The Baseball Grounds at Jacksonville.
Pitching in the first game will be Blue Wahoos RHP Sal Romano (1-2, 4.50) against Suns Jake Esch (4-4, 5.31). In the second game, Pensacola RHP Jackson Stephens (2-3, 4.23) is schedule against Jacksonville RHP Chris Mazza (1-0, 3.09).
Per Southern League rules both games of the doubleheader will only last seven innings, instead of the regular nine innings.
Charles Arnold Nell
May 20, 2016
Born May 14, 1926, in Pensacola, he was the son of Eugene Michael Nell and Mary Lee Sharp. As a young boy he played Mite and Midget Little League Baseball in a sand lot at W. Gregory and G Street and later attended Pensacola High School. Drafted by the Army in 1944, he was sent to Le Havre, France, arriving on Armistice Day. He achieved the rank of Platoon Sergeant and was honorably discharged in 1946.
He was employed by Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company for 20 years, and later served as Executive Vice President of the NW Florida Crippled Children’s Association. He was an active member of Civitan International, receiving the Club, District and International Honor Keys for his volunteer service.
He joined the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks in 1961, and remained an active Elk for the rest of his life, serving as Exalted Ruler of Lodge 497, and later Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler for the Great Northwest District of Florida. He became a life member in 1996.
Charles was a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Pensacola, where he trained acolytes for more than 20 years. He will also be remembered for his volunteer service to Escambia Westgate School and Miracle League of Pensacola.
Charles Nell is survived by his wife of 69 years, Emily Louise Kiedinger Nell; son Terril Arnold Nell (Cathy) of Brevard, NC; granddaughters Amanda Paige Nell and Emily Faith Nell, and sister Eleanor Genevieve Hess of Pensacola. He was predeceased by brothers Eugene Cromwell Nell and William Pope Nell, and by a sister, Mary Lee Sherhouse.
The family will receive friends on June 7, 2016 between 5:00 and 7:00 pm at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, 2276 Airport Blvd. Funeral Service will take place on June 8, 2016 at 10:00 am, Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, with interment immediately following at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy can be sent to Louise Nell, c/o 522 Feedrock Road, Brevard, NC, 28712. Memorial donations can be made to the Pensacola Humane Society, 5 N. Q Street, Pensacola, FL 32505 or to Escambia Westgate School, 10050 Ashton Brosnaham Road, Pensacola, FL, 32534.
James Henry Littlejohn, Sr.
May 20, 2016
James Henry Littlejohn, Sr., 94, surrounded by his loving family, went peacefully to be with the Lord and his precious wife Louise, May 19, 2016. Jim was born at home, in Bear Springs, Tennessee on February 14, 1922, to Robert Henry and Ella Virginia Littlejohn. Raised on the family farm, living through the depression, built qualities that set him so far beyond the common standard of men!
Dad was loving, gentle, kind, patient, humble, good, disciplined, loyal, more wonderful things than we could begin to say. Through his life he taught us, love is unconditional, be a giver and a forgiver, character and integrity matter, hard work is honorable, do right no matter the cost, live for God and others. Leaving the farm at 18, Jim joined the U.S. Navy Protecting our freedom in WWII, he was in every major invasion of the South Pacific. As a corpsman he treated thousands of wounded men, saving many lives. He was awarded many medals including a silver star and two bronze stars. He is truly an American hero! We as his children are grateful for such a dad!
On September 22, 1945 Jim married Louise Johnson, the love of his life for over 65 years. They had a wonderful life together! Jim served our nation for 26 years finally retiring in Pensacola. Jim and Louise moved to the country with 5 acres so the farm boy could plant huge gardens and happily return to his roots. He loved gardening, fishing, doing crossword puzzles and fixing things, but his greatest loves were God and his family. Dad received Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour and lived the rest of his life loving and serving God. He loved God’s Word, prayer, and church. Through his example he has led, inspired and helped us forward for God. What a Godly heritage! Dad was preceded in death by his precious wife Louise, his parents and two brothers.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters; Sherry Wigen, Sheila McGaughey (Jim), and his son Jimmy Littlejohn (Emily); 7 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and many precious friends. To those who held our Dad up in prayer, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. It is with the deepest gratitude and heartfelt love, our family would like to thank Dr. Anita Westafer, for her love and care for our Dad for so many years.
Thank you for doing everything you could to help Dad. He loved you and included you as his daughter. Our thanks to Covenant Care, and Sonshine Companion Care, staff for being such a comfort and help to Dad, and all of us. Sherry, all of the family is indebted to you and more thankful than we can find words to say for taking Dad into your home and loving and caring for him in the very best way you could! God knows each sacrifice you made in love.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Wed., May 25, 2016, at Charity Baptist Church, 1675 West Roberts Road, Cantonment, FL, with his son-in-law, Pastor James McGaughey officiating.
Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery. Serving as pall bearers will be, Jimmy McGaughey, Jeff McGaughey, Jerry McGaughey, Ron Ruben, and Mike Stefanko.
The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 10-11:00 am.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 1000 Hwy 29 S., Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.
We will always love you, will miss you, and we will see you soon in heaven.
One Injured In Early Morning Highway 97 Crash
May 19, 2016
One person was injured in a single vehicle crash early Thursday morning on Highway 97 north of Molino.
The driver of a Jeep Cherokee lost control on Highway 97 south of Hendricks lane about 4:30 a.m. and ran off the roadway. The vehicle rotated and crashed into a wooded area.
The driver was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola by Atmore Ambulance with injuries that were not considered to be serious.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol; further details including the name of the driver have not been released. The Walnut Hill and Molino stations of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded to the crash.
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