Local Teacher’s Summer Lessons Go Viral
June 1, 2018
There won’t be any of that dreaded summer homework for students of Betsy Eggart, a teacher at Lipscomb Elementary School. Instead, she’s offering lessons that are not found in the first grade curriculum — and they are going viral.
Her Facebook post had been shared over 190,000 times by Friday morning, and it was featured online by Good Morning America. She wrote:
“A parent asked me the other day, ‘Are you sending home a packet of work for the summer?’ I paused and felt half-guilty as I replied, ‘No…’”
She continues -
“This is so great, in theory. And maybe one day I’ll put one together. Although, the more I thought, the more I decided that this summer packet should be less addition practice and sight words and more…LIFE.
“So take it or leave it…here’s my “Summer Packet.”
“Teach your child to tie their shoes. Find a fun trick! Watch a video! Give an incentive! Be persistent! Just make sure your child isn’t the one dragging their laces through the bathroom and cafeteria then asking the teacher to tie it.
“Keep bedtime in the routine. It may be a little later and there will be nights that bedtime doesn’t apply. But overall, if we keep our bodies in a routine with sleep, August won’t hit quite so hard.
“Choose a few family members and friends to write a letter to this summer. Ask your child to write in full sentences, ask questions and give details. Writing with a purpose makes it relevant and real for your child. Maybe someone will write them back! Include an envelope with return address and stamp to encourage that!
“Sit at the table and eat together. Really watch your child. Is he sitting on his knees, mouth wide open, food everywhere? This is how he looks in the cafeteria. Work on that.”
Other tips include encouraging kindness, read to your child, put down your phone and rest.
“Squeeze in the fun, but allow the time to rest. Boredom gives way to creativity. Rest renews our bodies and our minds for all the next school year has in store,” she said.
Woman, Five Kids Injured In I-10 Rollover Crash
June 1, 2018
Six people, including five children, were injured Thursday in a crash on I-10 between the Highway 29 and Davis Highway exits.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 26-year old Keandra Winley of Pensacola was driving a 2005 Dodge Durango eastbound on I-10 when the left rear tire blew out. Winley lost control, and the vehicle slid across three lanes of travel. The vehicle then struck a guardrail and overturned. The vehicle came to rest on its roof.
Winley and five children ranging in age from 1 to 10 were injured. Four including Winley suffered minor injuries, while a 4-year old and 6-year old were seriously injured. All were transported to Sacred Heart hospital.
Winley was charged by the FHP with driving with a suspended license and a child restraint violation.
Northview Graduate Wright Graduates From U.S. Air Force Academy
June 1, 2018
Victoria A. Wright has graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO. She eceived a bachelor of science degree and was commissioned as a second lieutenant.
The academy is a four-year military institution of higher learning that develops and inspires new air and space leaders with a vision for the future. Its curriculum provides instruction, education, training and experience in academics, military training, physical and athletic conditioning, and spiritual and ethical development to all cadets.
Cadets graduate with the knowledge, character and skills essential for future career officers in the U.S. Air Force. As new lieutenants, they will go on to serve as pilots, navigators, engineers, maintenance officers or professionals in various technical fields, while other cadets may go on to attend medical or graduate school with special scholarships, or directly to non-rated Air Force-wide assignments.
Wright is the daughter of Melissa N. Haddix of Massillion, OH, and Joseph P. Wright of Walnut Hill, step-daughter of Tami L. Wright of Walnut Hill, and Rick Haddix of Massillion, OH, and sister of Elizabeth A. Wright of Pensacola.
She is a 2014 graduate of Northview High School.
Baseball Field At Cantonment Sportsplex Damaged By Vandal
June 1, 2018
One of the outfields at the Cantonment Sportsplex was discovered to be damaged by a vandal on a four-wheeler. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP or Cantonment Baseball. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia, Santa Rosa Hold Joint Emergency Activation
June 1, 2018
Santa Rosa County Emergency Management hosted a joint activation meeting Thursday with Escambia County Emergency Management to prepare for hurricane season and other emergencies. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Hot, Humid And Showers To Start June
June 1, 2018
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am. Sunny, with a high near 92. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Kenneth Ray Quimby
June 1, 2018
On May 28th 2018, Kenneth Ray Quimby left the earth to be with the Lord in Heaven. He was born on November 18, 1953 in Atmore, AL, but grew up in Goodway, AL. He later moved to Atmore, AL and has resided in Foley, AL for the past eight years. He is a graduate of J.U. Blacksher High School in Uriah, AL class of 1972 where he was an outstanding athlete in football and basketball. He was also an excellent musician on both drums and guitar.
He is preceded in death by his infant son Kenneth Ryan Quimby; his parents Owen and Montez Quimby; his grandparents Palmer and Ola Quimby and Ira and Pairolee Oswald. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sheila Turk Quimby of Foley, AL; two children: Heather (Ian) Campbell of London, England; Matthew (Anna) Quimby of Birmingham, AL; and a brother, Johnny M. (Marie) Quimby of Perdido, AL, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Paul Byrd, Stan Lee, Ricky Martin, Dewitt Roley, Clifford Turk and Timothy Turk.
Honorary pallbearers are Jeff Byrd and Chris Quimby, who serving in the US Navy and is currently stationed in Japan.
The family would like to express its sincere thanks to the Southern Cancer Center and Comfort Care Hospice for their care and compassion.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 30th 2018 at 11:30AM at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Scott Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 30th 2018 from 10:30AM until service time at 11:30AM from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel.
James Earl Waters
June 1, 2018
Mr. James Earl Waters, age 68, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 in Pensacola, Florida.
Mr. Waters was born in Ruskin, FL and has resided in Flomaton, AL for most of his life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, serving with the United States Marine Corp, avid coon hunter and was a member of the Northwest Florida Coon Hunters Association. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Kim Sims; mother, Margie Waters; father, Jimmy Waters; mother-in-law, Mazie Jewel Hanks; four brother-in-laws, Det Hanks, Ken Hanks, Wayne Griffis and Arnold Averett; two sister-in-laws, Mary Griffis and Jeanne Baggett and a nephew, Chad Hanks.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Tiny Waters of Flomaton, AL; one son, Jamie (Dean) Waters of Flomaton, FL; one daughter, Ashley Lee of Flomaton, AL; two special grandsons, Ryder Lee and Brayden Lee of Flomaton, AL; three brothers, Donnie Waters of Flomaton, AL, Bruce (Sherry) Waters of Flomaton, AL and Kevin (Lori) Waters of Fairbanks, AK; two sisters, Gloria (Jimmy) Weatherford of Atmore, AL and Janie (Terry) Knowles of Century, FL; four grandchildren, Dak Sims, Haley Sims, Emily Waters and Payton Waters and one great grandchild, Adelina “Little Texas” Sims.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 1, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Carnley and Bro. Joe Macks officiating.
Burial will follow at the Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 6:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jamie Waters, Shane Waters, Bryan Waters, Dak Sims, David Jernigan, Sammie Portwood and Travis Moye.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Fred Johnson, Wade Harris, Konner Wood, Dale Scott and Josh Jones.