Flomaton’s Andrew Cash Inks Baseball Scholarship With South Alabama
May 12, 2016
Flomaton High School senior Andrew Cash signed baseball scholarship with the University of South Alabama on Wednesday. He was a six year starter for the Flomaton High School baseball team. He played middle infield, center field, and pitcher during his time at Flomaton. He will likely play center fielder at USA.
He was also a four-year starter for Flomaton’s football team, beginning his career as a wide receiver/running back as a freshman, sophomore, and junior, and finishing his career as a quarterback as a senior, leading the canes to quarterfinal berth.
Pictured top: (standing, L-R) Athletic Director Scott Robinson, Head Baseball Coach Wes Sessions, brother Alex Cash, mother Debbie Cash, father Robert Cash, and Head Football Coach Doug Vickery, and (seated) Andrew Cash. Cash is pictured below with brother Alex, mother Debbie and father Robert. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Required Tdap Vaccine Offered At Ernest Ward, Ransom Middle Schools
May 12, 2016
The Escambia County School District is making it easier and cost-free for students to receive a required vaccination before school starts next fall.
Incoming seventh grade students in Florida are required to have a Tdap immunization before starting the school year.
The Escambia County School District has teamed up with Healthy Schools to offer the Tdap vaccine on May 18 at Ernest Ward and Ransom middle schools with no out of pocket cost. Consent forms have been sent home with current sixth grade students. Parents should return the completed form with either “Yes” or No” marked.
Tdap is a combination vaccine that protects against three potentially life-threatening bacterial diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough).
Bill Bo Rice
May 12, 2016
Bill Bo Rice, 90, of Pensacola joined his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 9, 2016. He was born in Catlettsburg, Kentucky on July 25, 1925, to Lillie and Thomas Rice. Bill joined the U.S. Navy upon turning 17 in 1942, and retired after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He specialized in maintaining the Navy’s latest jet fighters as a sailor and an officer aboard aircraft carriers at sea.
In his leisure time, Bill enjoyed flying, golfing, and running. He usually placed very well in the races he ran and he was recognized at the age of 78 for shooting his age in a round of golf. He took all of the recognition in stride as he participated in the sports for sheer enjoyment.
Being the great storyteller that he was, Bill often entertained with his variety of stories in gatherings at home and out with friends. It was not unusual for him to strike up a conversation with a stranger and relay one of his stories. Affectionately known as “Pappy” to his grandchildren, Bill enjoyed spending time with them and sharing his stories. Because many of the stories also carried life lessons, the grandchildren referred to them as “Pappy’s Tips.” One grandson retold a favorite one for a school class project. Bill’s now-grown grandchildren still recount some of his stories that impacted their lives.
Mr. Rice was an active member of the Campus Church in Pensacola and enjoyed living his Christian faith. He had a zeal for sharing God’s Plan for Man’s Salvation. Sincerely concerned, he wanted everyone he loved and cared about to know God in a personal way as their Lord and Savior. Bill wanted all to receive God’s gift of eternal life.
Blessed to be in his life and left to cherish his memory are his children, Stephen Rice (Nancy), Bart Rice, Terri Long, and Kevin Williams (Terri); grandchildren, Trisha Hollings, David Rice, Jessica Long, Jenny Long, Joshua Long, Lauren Williams; an honorary granddaughter, Sarah Hayes; and ten great-grandchildren.
Bill was predeceased by Marilyn, his beloved wife of 42 years; his parents; and seven brothers and sisters.
Services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the Pensacola Christian College’s Mullenix Chapel, 4504 Rawson Lane. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. with the funeral to follow at 11:30 a.m. with Pastor Denis McBride officiating.
Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery on Naval Air Station Pensacola.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to “Rejoice in the Lord TV” telecast at the Campus Church of Pensacola Christian College. Gifts can be sent to: Rejoice in the Lord, P.O. Box 18000, Pensacola, FL 32523 or www.rejoicetv.org.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with arrangements.
Johnny Ray Byrd
May 12, 2016
Mr. Johnny Ray Byrd, 59, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, in Mobile.
Mr. Byrd was a native and lifelong resident of Perdido. Mr. Byrd was in the class of 1974 at BCHS, he ran track, and worked overseas for many years. He attended the Perdido First Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by a son, Rodney Keeling.
He is survived in death by his parents, Eubie and Iris Byrd of Perdido; wife, Beverly Byrd of Perdido; one daughter, Kayla Byrd Galloway of Perdido; one brother, Don Byrd of Rose Hill, AL; one sister, Linda Carter of Nokomis, AL; and two grandchildren, Zackary and Kori of Mayfield, KY.
Visitation will be Saturday, May 14, 2016, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Ashley Yvette Allen
May 12, 2016
On May 7, 2016, Ashley Yvette Allen, 14, of Pensacola, took the loving hand of Jesus after she lost her life long battle with congenital heart disease, with her parents by her side at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston hospital in Atlanta, GA.
Ashley was born March 6, 2002, in Pensacola, at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital to her overjoyed parents, Keary and Sheila Allen. Ashley was a seventh grader at Ransom Middle School and was a member of Mended Little Hearts of Pensacola and The American Heart Heroes. She also accompanied her mother as the youngest lead vocalist in the local Southern Revival Band. She loved music and played the guitar, mandolin and piano and touched others with her beautiful voice, songwriting and loving personality. In her short 14 years of life she always maintained a positive attitude, even when her tiny body had to endure lifelong medical care, including seven open heart surgeries.
The love of the Lord shined brightly through Ashley and she was a member of Gonzalez United Methodist Church, but also attended services at Highland Baptist Church, Pinehaven Baptist Church and Plainview Baptist Church. Ashley will be dearly missed by all who came to know her, but her sweet spirit will live on in our hearts forever.
Ashley is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Neil and Louise Murdy; her paternal grandparents, Fred and Patsy Allen; her uncle, Carl Murdy; and her beloved dog, Chica.
She is survived by her parents, Keary and Sheila Allen; her uncle, Fred (Paula) Allen; her aunt, Rachel (Greg) Terry; her uncle, Jerry (Elaine) Murdy; her aunt, Sonja Murdy; all of her loving cousins and great aunts and uncles; and her loving BFF LaToya Hoskins.
Visitation will be on Friday, May 13, 2016, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment. Services will be on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment with interment following at Gonzalez United Methodist Church cemetery.
We would like to give special thanks to Dr. Joseph P. Davenport, Mary Nelson, Cindy Demos, PaToya Henderson, Dr. Kummer, Dr. Burkow, Dr. Dorian, Dr. Sacks and the rest of the caring staff at Nemours Children’s Clinic of Pensacola; her pediatrician, Dr. Malcomb White; Dr. Mickler at West FL Eye Institute; and Dr. Kanter and the staff at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mended Little Hearts of Pensacola and the Ronald McDonald House of Pensacola.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Man Charged With Hitting Woman With Vehicle, Trying To Run Over First Responders
May 11, 2016
A Cantonment man has been arrested after running over a woman, fleeing from police and then returning to the scene to try to run over first responders.
David Neil Slocovich, 26, was arrested on multiple charges Wednesday morning after the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a woman had been struck by a vehicle in the 400 block of Well Line Road. Witnesses told deputies that they heard the female victim and Slocovich arguing before he put the vehicle into reverse and backed over the woman.
A responding deputy noticed the suspect’s green Lincoln traveling on Highway 29 and began to pursue the vehicle. Slocovich would not stop and drove back to Well Line Road where he tried to run over the EMS personnel and deputies rendering aid to the victim. Everyone got out of the way and there were no additional injuries, deputies said. Slocovich was arrested after he drove the vehicle into the tree line.
He was charged with three counts of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, aggravated battery domestic violence, aggravated assault, battery with intent to harm, vehicle theft, driving with a suspended license, and fleeing and eluding law enforcement.
Slocovich was booked into the Escambia County Jail without bond.
The female was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No further information on her condition was made available.
Partnership To Bring Pediatric Services To Cantonment
May 11, 2016
Plans are underway for Escambia County Community Clinics to bring pediatric services to Cantonment.
ECCC will ink a five year lease on seven to eight thousand square feet of space in the former Winn Dixie at 470 Highway 29. Under a partnership discussed Tuesday by the Escambia County Commission, Escambia County will spend up to $250,000 to build out the clinic, along with space for the Healthy Start program.
“There is not currently a pediatrician in District 5 that accepts Medicaid,” District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry said. “I am excited because this is an opportunity to provide for 6,000 pediatric medical visits in a community that drastically needs it.” Projections are for the clinic to provides visits for 6,000 children the first year and about 7,500 the second year.
The $250,000 price tag for the build out will come out of a working reserves fund that still have $564,000 in it, Barry said.
It is anticipated that the Escambia County Commission will approved the partnership with ECCC at their May 19 meeting, with construction work beginning as soon as possible.
Mostly Sunny And Warm
May 11, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
FWC Law Enforcement Report
May 11, 2016
The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the weekly period ending May 5 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Officers Manning and Allgood were working at the Galvez Boat Ramp, checking daily catches as individuals returned from fishing. One individual pulled his vessel to the dock and started to tie off. Officer Allgood approached the individual and spoke to him. When the individual noticed Officer Allgood, he sped off. Officer Allgood ordered the individual several times to stop, but he did not. Officers Allgood and Manning then checked vehicles with boat trailers in the area until they found one with an empty trailer that matched the vessel description. They called the registered owner who was a relative of the suspect. The relative agreed to call the suspect and convinced him to return to the boat ramp. The suspect returned, was arrested, and transported to the Escambia County Jail for interference with an FWC officer.
While on patrol, Officer McHenry observed a vehicle swerving back and forth hitting the curbing on the roadway. He stopped the vehicle and spoke to the driver. While speaking to the subject, Officer McHenry observed several clues that indicated he was intoxicated. Officer McHenry requested the driver perform field sobriety tasks. The subject started the task but then refused to continue. Officer McHenry arrested and transported the subject to the Escambia County Jail for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). At the jail, the subject provided a breath sample, and results were .335 G/210L, which is four times the legal limit.
Environmental Investigator Nelson received information that a company had been storing construction and demolition debris unlawfully on their property. Contact was made with the owner and together with Investigator Nelson a site inspection was conducted. The owner advised when enough debris is collected it’s then taken for disposal at a permitted facility. The owner was informed this activity is not authorized. The owner was issued a written warning for the unlawful storage of solid waste at an unpermitted solid waste facility.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
No report submitted.
This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement. Information provided by FWC.
Northview’s FFA Named One Of Florida’s Finest
May 11, 2016
The Northview High School FFA has been named one of Florida’s Finest FFA chapters.
The selection of Florida’s Finest FFA Chapters is based upon the completion of the National Chapter Award program application. These chapters have excelled in the areas of student, chapter and community development and have worked hard to fulfill the mission of the FFA. Northview’s FFA chapter will represent Florida at the national level in the National Chapter Award Program in Louisville, KY.
The Northview FFA has been recognized as one of the best in the nation for two consecutive years, and their “Fresh From Florida” program was recognized at second place in the state last year. The program was previously honored as the best in Florida for three consecutive years.
Pictured: Students learn about agriculture last March during the Northview High School FFA Fresh from Florida program. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
