Tate High School Placed On Brief Lockdown
December 4, 2017
Tate High School was placed on a brief lockdown Monday afternoon due to a unsubstantiated threat.
A bomb threat was received against the school, according to Amber Southard, spokesperson for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. The school was searched and the threat was determined not to be credible. The lockdown has been lifted.
Anyone with information on the person making the false threat is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
ECSO: Man High On Meth Charged For Throwing Brick Into His Mother’s Home
December 4, 2017
A Cantonment man that admitted to deputies that he was high on meth was jailed after throwing a brick into the wall of his mother’s home.
Timothy Garrett, 27, was charged with a felony offense for deadly missile into a building and resisting arrest without violence. He remained in the Escambia County Jail Monday morning with bond set at $3,000.
Garrett’s mother told Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies that she was arguing with her son about entering rehabilitation for a methamphetamine addiction when he became irate. The mother and several others then went inside her home on Jacks Branch Road. She reported hearing a loud noise a short time later and walking outside to find a hole in her wall with a brick below the hole on the ground.
When deputies approached Garrett, who was living in a camper behind his mother’s home, he was shaking, became irate and was screaming and cussing, according to an arrest report. Deputies also said Garrett made numerous verbal threats against them.
Once Garrett was in custody, he again became irate and began kicking and headbutting the metal partition inside a deputy’s patrol vehicle. He was then further restrained using hobbles, the report states.
Garrett was evaluated and medically cleared at Baptist Hospital for an injury to his eye. While in the hospital, he admitted to deputies that he was high on methamphetamine, an arrest report states.
Fifth Annual Rotary Tree of Remembrance Project Gets Underway
December 4, 2017
The Fifth Annual Rotary Tree of Remembrance Project kicked off Sunday at Cordova Mall.
The Tate High School choir provided sounds of the season and honored guests included local Pearl Harbor survivors.
Benefiting several local charities, invites the families of our community to place ribbons bearing the names of loved ones and special messages of love and hope on the tree and to make a donation of their choice, which will support several local charities. Ribbons will be available from Dec. 3 through Dec. 24 at the tree.
Volunteers will be available at all times for assistance. Donations made at the tree will support The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart, Gulf Coast Kids’ House, Covenant Hospice, Simon Youth Foundation, Reading is Fundamental and Rotary’s Camp Florida.
In 2013, over $3,000 was collected when the area’s first Rotary Tree of Remembrance made its debut at Cordova Mall. In 2016, over $11,000 was collected with 1800 ribbons decorating the Tree during the holiday season.
This Rotary International community-service project is provided by the Rotary E-Club of South East USA and the Caribbean, Cordova Rotary Club and the combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola (CROP).
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Three Nursing Homes In Escambia, Santa Rosa In Compliance With Generator Rule
December 4, 2017
Three nursing homes in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are in compliance with Florida’s new emergency generator rule, according to a news release from the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
The Century Health and Rehabilitation Century, the Life Care Center of Pensacola and the Rosewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pensacola were the only local facilities on a compliance list published by AHCA.
Health care regulators say it will cost Florida nursing homes more than $186 million to comply with a requirement to install generators and have 96 hours of fuel to be able to cool their facilities.
AHCA published the estimated cost information this week after receiving a three-page letter from Joint Administrative Procedures Committee flagging potential problems with a proposed agency rule, initially published Nov. 14.
Florida law requires the agency to publish a summary of the estimated costs to comply with the regulations and to announce whether the rule would require legislative approval. Any rule that increases the costs of doing business by more than $200,000 in the aggregate requires legislative approval. The November rule is meant to replace an emergency generator rule that Gov. Rick Scott’s administration issued in September after the death of eight residents at The Rehabilitation Center of Hollywood Hills following Hurricane Irma.
The agency based its estimates on information provided from the nursing home industry, which said the costs for a generator at a 120-bed facility would be $315,200. Using those figures, AHCA estimated the average cost per bed at $2,626.66. There are currently 683 nursing homes in Florida, but 102 already have generators and comply with the requirements in the proposed rule. That leaves 581 facilities that would be affected by the requirements.
The Florida Health Care Association, a statewide nursing-home trade group, has repeatedly said it wants the state to help the facilities cover the costs of the generators with Medicaid funding. Also this week, the state estimated costs for assisted living facilities coming into compliance with the generator mandate at more than $280 million.
Tallying the costs for assisted living facilities and nursing homes shows that the proposed requirements would cost long-term care providers more than $465 million.
The Broward County nursing home residents died after the facility’s air-conditioning system was knocked out by Hurricane Irma.
by The News Service of Florida with contribution from NorthEscambia.com
Jim Allen Elementary Hosts Internet Safety, Bullying Program
December 4, 2017
Jim Allen Elementary School recently hosted a Family Night with the Community Drug and Alcohol Council.
CDAC Prevention Education and Awareness Coordinator presented a program on internet safety, bully and online community resources. The program also included dinner, door prizes and a free pair of earbuds for all third, fourth and fifth grade students.
The event was made possible through a grant from the Medical Education Council of Pensacola.
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‘A Christmas Carol’ On Stage Tonight At The Molino Branch Library
December 4, 2017
The Hampstead Stage Company will present a heartwarming rendition of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” tonight at 6:00 at the Molino Branch Library. Admission is free.
Pictured: “A Christmas Carol”presented by the Hampstead Stage Company Friday at the Tyron Branch Library. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sunny And Warm Today, Rain Midweek And A Big Chill Later
December 4, 2017
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Areas of fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58.
Northview Chiefs Present Cross Country, Golf Awards
December 4, 2017
The Northview High School Varsity Cross Country and Varsity Golf teams held their 2017 awards banquet recently.
The following Cross Country awards were presented:
- Jim & Jumni Ross Award: Oscar Rodriguez.
- Most Improved Runner: Bryce Korinchak
- Most Valuable Boys Runner: Tanner Levins:
- Most Valuable Girls Runner: Aurora McCann.
- Coach’s Award: Logan Doremus.
Tanner Levins and Aurora McCann were previously presented the Fellowship of Christian Athletes ‘Go the Distance Award’ for Cross Country at a banquet in Pensacola on November 6.
Varsity Athletic Letters were presented to the following Cross Country athletes:
- Addison Albritton
- Braxton Edwards
- Bryce Korinchak
- Cheyanne Johnson
- John Chivington
- Josiah Stilwell
- Keaton Brown
- Aurora McCann
- Logan Doremus
- Oscar Rodriguez
- Rebekah Amerson
- Samuel Bradley
- Tanner Levins
- Trevor Singleton
Seniors were presented with a framed athletic ‘N’ and medal.
The following Golf Awards were presented:
- Most Valuable Player – Emily Boutwell
- Most Improved Player – Jesse Powell
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes “Go the Distance Award” – Braxton Edwards and Meredith McGhee
Varsity Athletic Letters were presented to the following Golf athletes:
- Emily Boutwell
- Braxton Edwards (3rd award)
- Meredith McGhee,
- Jesse Powell
- Andrew “Drew” Shelly
- Jace Weber
Pictured top: Northview Cross Country seniors (L-R) Oscar Rodriguez, Logan Doremus, John Chivington, Braxton Edwards and Trevor Singleton. Pictured below: (L-R) Logan Doremus, Coach’s Award; Tanner Levins., Most Valuable Male Runner; Award winners Bryce Korinchak, Most Improved Runner; and Oscar Rodriguez, Jim and Jumni Ross Award. Photos for NorthEscambia.com click to enlarge.
Carolyn Monti Allen
December 4, 2017
Mrs. Carolyn Monti Allen, 69, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2017 in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Allen was a native of Pensacola, FL, former resident of Atmore, AL and has resided in Bay Minette, AL for the past 2 ½ years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was of the Pentecostal Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie & Doris Monti and two sister-in-laws, Barb Monti and Janet Monti.
She is survived by her three daughters, Stephanie (Jeremy) Downey of Bay Minette, AL, Stacey (Jade) Boone of Stockton, AL and Tonya Allen of Atmore, AL; two sons, Jimmy (Laura) Allen of Molino, FL and Timmy Allen of Pensacola, FL; two brothers, Skip Monti of Pensacola, FL and Lewis Monti of Pensacola, FL; thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 4, 2017, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. John Michael Kilpatrick officiating.
Burial was at the Pine Grove Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kyle Harris, Michael Dunn, Michael Montgomery, Kipp Moore, Josh Long and Terrence Newsome.
Special thanks to Oakwood Nursing Facility, Covenant Hospice and Atmore Nursing Care Center.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
Gabriele Schoonover
December 4, 2017
Gabriele “Gaby” Schoonover, age 67, of Pensacola, FL went home to her heavenly father Saturday, November 25, 2017.
Gaby was born in Karlsruhe, Germany and moved to the United States and resided in Pensacola, Florida for the last 30 years. She had many accomplishments is her life but the most notable was the love she had for her husband and her children, including her porch children. Every child was always welcome and they all loved her as much as her own children. Gaby was a giver and regularly donated to the ASPCA and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Gaby is preceded in death by the love of her life, whom she spent 34 wonderful years with, Richard D. Schoonover and her daughter, Erika Douglas.
She is survived by daughters, Judith Flugler and Samantha Schoonover; son’s Richard M. Schoonover and Grady Schoonover; grandson, David Flugler, granddaughter, Lileigh Schoonover; sister’s, Dagmar Alexander and Ursula Lovell (Richard); brother, Werner Turk; numerous nieces, nephews and friends and her number one baby, Dixiebug.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 4, 2017, with Rev. Mike Mashburn officiating.
Interment was at Resthaven Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Daphne Dubus, Sarah Cabrera, Velda Law, Nicole Gonzalez, Randall Lovell and Chad Ogelsby.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North has been entrusted with arrangements.