Escambia BOCC Weekly Meeting Schedule
July 23, 2018
Here is a schedule of Escambia County public meetings for the week of July 23-27:
Monday, July 23
Library Board of Governance – 4 p.m., Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St.
Tuesday, July 24
Escambia County Health Facilities Audit Committee – 9 a.m., 1019 N. 12th Ave.
Amalgamated Transit Unit 1935 Collective Bargaining Session – 10 a.m., Escambia County Area Transit Administrative Offices & Rosa Parks Bus Terminal, 1515 W. Fairfield Drive
Environmental Code Enforcement Special Magistrate – 1:30 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, Room 104 (Agenda)
Wednesday, July 25
Amalgamated Transit Unit 1935 Collective Bargaining Session (if necessary) – 9 a.m., Escambia County Area Transit Administrative Offices & Rosa Parks Bus Terminal, 1515 W. Fairfield Drive
Development Review Committee – 1 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors – 2 p.m., 418 W. Garden St., Suite 307
Santa Rosa Island Authority Committee – 5 p.m., 1 Via de Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach (Agenda)
Thursday, July 26
District 1 Town Hall with Commissioner Jeff Bergosh – 5:30 pm., Beulah Elementary School Cafeteria, 6201 Helms Road
Escambia Deputy Rescues Turtle From Nine Mile Road
July 23, 2018
Traffic was a little slower than normal on Nine Mile Road, but an Escambia County deputy came to the rescue — of a turtle.
Emily Thompson snapped a picture of Deputy First Class J. Marcum helping the turtle (or perhaps a tortoise) cross the road.
In a social media post, Thompson wrote, “On my way home today I noticed a cop car stop immediately on a one way (Nine Mile Road), without his police lights on. I couldn’t figure out why he was getting out of his car or why we were all stopped until I saw this little turtle in front of him. The officer proceeded to walk the lil’ guy over far enough to be safe from traffic. Once traffic began to move again I made a point to honk my horn lightly, wave, and say “thank you,” and he waved back with a smile. Not all cops are awful and these little acts of kindness need to be known”
Courtesy photo by Emily Thompson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Wahoos Sweep Shrimp With 12-7 Win
July 23, 2018
Pensacola completed its first series sweep of the season against Jacksonville, 12-7, Sunday night at Blue Wahoos Stadium.
The Wahoos set the tone early against Jacksonville starter Kolton Mahoney (L, 3-5). With a 1-0 lead, TJ Friedl singled Taylor Sparks home to double the lead. With Mitch Nay batting, a wild pitch by Mahoney allowed Jose Siri to score, giving the Wahoos a 3-0 lead. By the time the second inning came to a close, the Wahoos were up big on the Jumbo Shrimp, leading 7-0.
Jacksonville went to their bullpen in hopes of stopping the onslaught. Reliever Reilly Hovis replaced Mahoney and wound up surrendering five more runs to the Blue Wahoos during his outing. Jacksonville used a total of four pitchers on Sunday and the bullpen allowed no more runs after the fifth inning.
Rookie Davis (W, 1-0) had an impressive first start in his rehab appearance for the Wahoos. Davis pitched six innings and allowed three runs on five hits, no walks, and four strikeouts. Davis contributed on the offensive side as well. In the bottom of the third inning, Davis launched a solo homer to right field to give the Wahoos a 10-3 lead at the time.
The Shrimp attempted to make a comeback in the ninth inning against Wyatt Strahan (S, 1). Sharif Othman singled to center field that scored Joe Dunand to cut Jacksonville’s deficit 12-6. Eric Jagielo then hit an RBI single to left field to plate home Justin Twine to make the score 12-7. With runners on the corner, Strahan was able to get out of the jam when Monte Harrison lined out to right field to Aristides Aquino to end the game.
The Wahoos head on the road to face the Chattanooga Lookouts. It will be a battle of the southpaws as Seth Varner (5-1, 2.48) will start for the Wahoos and Lewis Thorpe (4-4, 3.95) will take the hill for the Lookouts.
J. Boyd Sigafoose, Sr.
July 23, 2018
J. Boyd Sigafoose, Sr., 78 of Bratt, FL. passed away Sunday July 22, 2018, in Pensacola, FL. He was a dairy farmer, born on January 27, 1940, to the late Arnold Bert and Ruth Johnson Sigafoose. He was a member of the Walnut Hill Mennonite Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, son Joe Sigafoose, brother Shelby Sigafoose, granddaughter Shelby Sigafoose and great-grandchild Heidi Eck.
Survivors are his wife Judith Eck Sigafoose of Bratt, FL; three sons, J. Boyd, (Beverly) Sigafoose, Jr., of Ottawa, KS, James Sigafoose and Carter Sigafoose, both of Bratt, FL; five daughters Carol (Dale) enger of Lobelville, TN, Emily (Robert) Peaster of Idaho, Miranda Parker of St.Petersburg, FL, Alana (Destiney) Sigafoose and Haven Shores of Bratt, FL; and two sisters, Brooxene and (Maynard) Koehn and Latayne (Harold ) Eck of Davisville, AL.
Services will be Wednesday July 25, 2018, at 10 a.m. from the Walnut Hill Mennonite Church, with Bro. Mike Koehn, Bro. Brian Decker and Bro. Wilbert Peters officiating. Interment will follow in Walnut Hill Memorial Gardens.
Active pallbearers are Eric Koehn, Tom Sigafoose, Silas Eck, Josh Peaster, Chuck Glick, Galen Harms, Curtis Davison and Darryl Ensz. Honorary pallbearers are Luke Koehn, James Sigafoose, Leonard Purvis and Sam Telford.
Family will receive friends Tuesday evening July 24, 2018, at Atmore Memorial Chapel from 6-8 p.m.
Third Annual Barrineau Park Elementary Reunion Held (With Photos)
July 23, 2018
The Third Annual Barrineau Park Elementary School Reunion and Open House was held Saturday at the Barrineau Park Community Center.
Scroll down for additional photos and names.
Names were provided by reunion organizers. Some names were not available.
Pictured top: Barrineau Park students from 1930 to the 1940’s – Eleanor Settle, Mildred Haupert Schwartz and Ruth Nall Keck Hines.
Clay Crabtree (left) attended the new Barrineau Park Elementary in the late 1940’s. Lexine Floyd Miller (right) was one the Barrineau Park Elementary students who attended the older school near Alligator Creek, prior to the opening of the new school in 1938.
Students from the 1950’s – (back) Clay Crabtree, Walter Crabtree, Jimmy Settle, Monte Crabtree, Sue Ann Settle Stallman, (unknown), (front) Craig Exner and Leila Fleming Miranda.
From the 1960’s – Sandra Matchett ,Charlotte Clinton Schwartz, Monte Crabtree, Larry Vaughn, Charles Settle, (unknown).
.From the 1970’s – Don Dixon, Jr., Sarah Besley (last name?), and Tina Keck.
From the 1980’s – teacher Alice Woodward, Britney Crabtree.
Teacher Alice Woodward, teacher Patti Cook, Steven Cook, Nikki Crabtree Kelley.
Meg Garthwaith (left) was principal from 1996 to 2000, and Alice Woodward was interim principal and then principal from early 2000 until the school merged into the new Molino Park Elementary.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Worker Injured When Tractor Overturns In Cemetery Following Service
July 22, 2018
A man working after a funeral was injured when a tractor overturned Saturday afternoon in a Bratt cemetery.
A funeral home was working in the Bratt Godwin Cemetery just off West Highway 4 when the tractor overturned on a slope. The man was transported by Escambia County EMS to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The funeral had concluded before the accident, and mourners had already departed.
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Registration Monday For Danceworks Classes In Byrneville
July 22, 2018
Heather Leonard’s Danceworks will hold a registration event Monday from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Byrneville Community Center.
Dance classes will be held for ages 3 and up. There will be classes in ballet, tap, hip hop and pointe to be held at the community center.
Leonard has taught dance to hundreds of girls from North Escambia and surrounding areas. For more information, email hldanceworks@gmail.com.
Escambia Man Killed, Woman Critically Injured In Fiery Crash
July 22, 2018
An Escambia County man was killed and a woman critically injured in a fiery crash late Friday night.
It happened on Cerny Road near Oakcalla Drive about 11:20 p.m.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 70-year old Roger A. Padie was traveling west on Cerny Road when he missed a curve and slammed into a tree. His 2018 Dodge Charger caught fire.
Escambia Fire Rescue extinguished the fire and extricated a passenger, 59-year old Sheri R. Murphy, from the vehicle. She was transported to Baptist Hospital with critical injuries.
Padie was pronounced deceased the scene.
Heat Advisory: Heat Index As High As 110 Degrees
July 22, 2018
A heat advisory remains in effect for Sunday with a heat index as high as 110. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 110. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Phone Scammers Impersonate Escambia Sheriff’s Office Employees
July 22, 2018
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a phone scam.
The ECSO said a scammer called a potential victim, claiming to be an employee of the Sheriff’s Office. He told the victim that if he did not provide payment right away, a warrant would be issued for his arrest. The scammers have created a fake number for the ECSO with an official sounding phone greeting including department extensions.
There are multiple variations of this scam, and fraudsters are constantly devising new and innovative ways to take your hard-earned money, the real ECSO said.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office offered the following tips:
- Always be suspicious of any threatening calls claiming to be from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office or any other business – especially if it is coming from a business that you do not normally patronize.
- A legitimate business will not resort to threats as a first response to a late or missed payment.
- Always be suspicious when asked to send an electronic payment, “Green Dot” card payment, or wire transfer.
- Trust your instinct. If you feel that something “just isn’t right”, call your local law enforcement agency and report it. It is much easier to prevent fraud in the first place than to recover your money after the fact.
- As a reminder, the real Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will not ask for payment to avoid arrest via gift card or pre-paid VISA or any other vendor.
- The ECSO’s non-emergency numbers are (850) 436-9630 or (850) 436-9620. The real ECSO’s phone server recording has the voice of Sheriff David Morgan.