HS Basketball: Jay Sweeps Northview
December 12, 2017
In high school basketball action, Jay swept four games across the board against Northview Monday in Bratt.
BOYS
Jay 42, Northview 38
Jay 38, Northview 22 (JV)
GIRLS
Jay 46, Northview 23
Jay 43, Northview 3
Both varsity teams will take part in the Jay Christmas Tournament later this week.
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Get Help Wrapping Your Gifts From The Tate Band
December 12, 2017
The Tate Band Showband of the South will be wrapping gifts for donations at Walmart on Highway 29 in Ensley. Look for the big white tent and the Tate Showband trailer near the entrance.
Tate Band Gift Wrap Schedule:
- Tuesday, Dec. 12 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 15 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday Dec. 16 — 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 17 — 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 19 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 20 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 22 — 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 23 — 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 24 — 11 am. – 5p.m.
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Tate’s Madisen Nelson Commits To Pensacola State
December 12, 2017
Tate High School senior Madisen Nelson has signed her commitment to play softball at Pensacola State College. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Considers Over $700K To Replace Tornado Ravaged Historic Homes In Century
December 12, 2017
The Escambia County Commission is set to approve nearly three-quarters of a million dollars in construction contracts to replace six historic homes that were damaged during the February 2016 Century tornado.
State Disaster State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program funding was allocated to Escambia County in 2016 to assist income eligible owner occupants with rehabilitation needs after the EF-3 tornado ravaged the area.
The six properties are located in Century’s Town of Century’s Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company Residential Historic District, which is located on the National Register of Historic Places.
In August 2016, Quina Grundhoefer Architects was tasked to create replacement housing plans that would fit with the historic guidelines prescribed by the Town of Century history district as well as meeting approval with the State Historic Preservation Office since the funding is coming from the state. During the course of developing the plans, a geotechnical engineer was consulted due to the extremely mucky and erratic soils in the area. These findings were incorporated into the design of the foundations for the three sites which contained poorer soil conditions according to the engineering findings.
The project was initially advertised for bids on July 20, but the bids were canceled due to pricing exceeding budget. The architect made changes to the plans, and the project was advertised for bids again. Six contractors bid on the project, with Emerald Coast being the lowest bidder that could complete the homes in a group for just over $700,000.
Due to the funds being allocated to individual eligible property owners, six separate contracts are being issued as follows:
- 416 Front Street (owner Brenda Mullins), in the total amount of, $121,060
- 307 Front Street (owners Carl and Marielena Godwin) in the total amount of $114,000
- 300 Front Street (owner Charles Therrell), in the total amount of, $114,960
- 402 Front Street (owner Felic Fussner), in the total amount of, $126,060
- 407 Front Street (owner Jessica Campbell), in the total amount of, $120,060
- 403 Front Street (owner William R. Coker), in the total amount of, $114,060
The Escambia County Commission will give final consideration to the construction contracts during their regular meeting on Thursday.
Redesigned EscambiaVotes.com Launched
December 12, 2017
The office of Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David H. Stafford launched a completely redesigned version of its EscambiaVotes.com on Monday.
Among the new features is its responsive web design, which tailors the site to the type of device upon which it is being viewed, whether via desktop, phone or tablet. Previously, two versions of the site were maintained – a desktop and mobile version. In addition, the new site offers secure browsing.
The revamped site allows the public to register to vote online, check the status their registration, request a vote-by-mail ballot and track it, view election dates and results, locate precincts and polling locations, find their elected officials along with their contact information, check current candidates and finances, apply to be an election worker and much more. An added feature is a site-wide search engine to allow voters an easier way to find locate the information they are seeking.
EscambiaVotes.com was originally launched in 2005, with a major redesign in 2010, with the intent to expand the reach of the Elections Office by offering a wide array of information and services online.
Man On Scooter Killed In Olive Road Crash
December 12, 2017
An Escambia County man on a scooter was killed in a traffic accident Monday evening on Olive Road.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 32-year old Michael Saxton of Pensacola was driving a 2001 Ford F150 westbound on Olive Road about 5:10 p.m. when he made a left turn onto Deborah Drive into the direct path of a Jonway Scooter moped. The driver of the scooter, 36-year old Eric P. Scanlon of Pensacola, was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Any charges in the crash are pending the outcome of a Florida Highway Patrol investigation.
Katie Mae Barnhill
December 12, 2017
Mrs. Kattie Mae Barnhill, 72, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Barnhill was a resident of Atmore, AL, a native of Stanley Crossroads, AL and lived most of her life in Davisville, FL. She was a member of the Gospel Light Holiness Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Alice Buckhault; son, Alan Keith Barnhill; brothers, Jesse James Buckhault, Clinton Jim Buckhault and J.P. Jackson “Buddy” Buckhault; sisters, Rose Roberson, Louise Hadley Donaldson and Geraldine “Pettie” Booker and granddaughter, Summer Gattis.
She is survived by her husband, Carl R. Barnhill of Atmore, AL; two sons, Donald Barnhill of Atmore, AL and Steve Barnhill of Gulf Breeze, FL; one daughter, Janet Kay (Gary) Gattis of Atmore, AL; two sisters, Daisy Hendricks of Stanley Crossroads, AL and Ouida (Raymond) Wall of Nokomis, AL; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Thursday, December 14, 2017, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Clarence Rolin officiating.
Burial will follow at the Wild Fork Cemetery in Brewton, Alabama.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 14, 2017, from 9 a.m. until service time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Wayne Coleman, Jerry Gehman, David Gehman, Deanna Macks, George Hendricks and Brandon Wall.
Honorary pallbearers will be Phyllis Ward, Johnny Rolin, Ray Rolin, Keith Hadley, Pamela Rackard, Dale Gehman and Nancy Huggins Peters.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Harry Jule Demmon
December 12, 2017
Harry Jule Demmon, age 87, of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Harry was born to Homer Pennick Demmon and Hatty L. Demmon on December 3, 1930 in San Jose, California.
Like many young men in those turbulent times, Harry joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 18. He served for 4 years during the Korean War as an Aviation Support Equipment Technician. Harry met and married his wife Judy Resmondo in 1950 while stationed at Saufley Field in Pensacola FL. In their 12 years of marriage they had two daughters, Brenda Sue and Debbie. After his service in the Navy, Harry began a life-long career working as a conductor at the Frisco Railroad. Harry met his late wife Carole Ann Lisbon in 1972, who he had a son with, Harry Jr., and helped raise two step-children, Dawn and Robert.
Harry is preceded in death by his parents, Homer P. and Harriet L. Demmon; brothers, Chuck and Homer Demmon; sisters, Roberta Patterson and Maxine Demmon; and his first and second wives, Judy and Carole Ann Demmon.
He is survived by his daughter, Brenda Sue Reeder (Frank); daughter, Debbie Peterson (Jimmy); son, Harry J. Demmon Jr. (Kamilla); son, Dr. Robert P. Larys M.D (Rebecca); daughter, Dawn Marie Whitehead (Stephen); seven grandchildren, Bryson, Jacob, Justin, Chrissy, Shana, Julie and Derek; and 10 great grandchildren.
Pallbearers: Justin Reeder, Brendan Reeder, Derek Peterson, Tyler Peterson, Jacob Demmon, and Austin Serwack; Danny Weber and Phillip Steel will serve as honorary pallbearers.
A celebration of the life of Harry Jule Demmon will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, with Byron Wiggins and Carl Culbertson officiating. Harry J. Demmon’s family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Burial will follow Wednesday service at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery, 5805 Beulah Church Rd, Pensacola, FL 32526.
Danny Wayne Boyington
December 12, 2017
Danny Wayne Boyington, 53 of Atmore, AL, passed away Monday December 11, 2017 in Atmore. He was a truck driver with Jetts Logging Company. He was born in Atmore, AL on March 1, 1964 to O’Neal and Imma Jean Hadley Boyington.
He is preceded in death by his father, O’Neal Boyington; sister, Racheal Reeve; and a niece, Virginia Radford.
Survivors include his wife, Belinda Caraway Boyington, of Atmore; mother, Imogene Boyington of Atmore; two daughters, Krystel (Pedro) Martinez of Poarch, AL and Daniela Boyington of Atmore; three brothers, Rodney (Becky) Boyington of Perdido, AL, Jimmy (Michelle) Boyington of Atmore and Mark (Britney) Boyington of Huxford, AL; three sisters, Ester (Doug) Smith of Atmore, Linda (Dewayne) Salter of Poarch, AL and Lisa (Terry) Garrick of Birmingham, AL; four grandchildren, Taylor, Kyler, Tennesse, and Karter; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Thursday, December 14, 2017, at 11 a.m. from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Sister Helen Stewart officiating.
Interment will follow in Lottie New Home Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Boyington, Mark Boyington, Ashley Salter, Joe Smith, Kevin Boyington and Dustin Boyington.
Honorary pallbearers will be Taylor Boyington and Pedro Martinez.
Family will receive friends, Thursday December 14, 2017, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Bruce Monroe Windsor Jr.
December 12, 2017
Bruce Monroe Windsor Jr, 77, of Pensacola, FL went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.
He was a Vietnam veteran and proud Mustang retiring from the Marine Corp as a Captain with 23 yrs of service. Upon retiring from the Corp, he went on to a 20 yr career in Civil Service working at NADEP then at NETPDC. He got his start at NADEP in the carpentry shop, while earning a Masters Degree in Business Management. He concluded his federal service employment as a Man Power Specialist at NETPDC. A longtime community servant while leading multiple prison ministries and 12 Step Programs at Saufley Field Federal Prison, Camp Five and the Warrington community. Bruce made a huge impact on so many lives.
Bruce loved to play music, particularly his Dobro. Had done events at numerous churches, nursing homes and was also involved in the local areas “Senior Follies”. An avid woodworker, golfer and longtime starter at AC Read Golf Course where he was affectionately known to many as the “Playground Director”. He was a loving father, devoted husband and friend to many. There are no words to express how much he will be missed….until we meet again.
He is preceded in death by his father, Bruce Monroe Windsor, Sr.; his mother, Evelyn Windsor Reynolds; grandmother, Kate Toy Windsor, known to all as, Mama; sister, Marion Blanchard and his daughter, Pamela Windsor Campbell.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nicole Bernicken; son, Bruce Monroe Windsor III (Petrina); daughter, Terry Windsor Cherry (Larry); stepdaughters, Rhiannon B. Kinsey (Mathew) and Michelle Azevedo; mother of biological children, Nancy W. Carnley (Jerry); sisters, Grace Cutchings (Wayne), Linda Altman (Thomas) and Susie Tryall (Wayne); 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, many other close family members and friends.
Pallbearers will be Duke Chapman and Chuck Rettew.
A Memorial service will be held on December 16, 2017 at 11:00am at Faith Chapel in Pensacola