Pint Size Polkas At This Week’s Library Summer Reading Program
June 11, 2019
Summer Reading Club 2019 “A Universe of Stories” is underway through Saturday, Aug. 2 at all West Florida Public Libraries locations.
This week, it’s the Pint Size Polkas with a chance to discover all the good, clean fun that can be had with polka music.
The schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday, June 11, 3 p.m. Tryon Branch Library
- Wednesday, June 12, 11 a.m. – Century Branch Library
- Wednesday, June 12, 3 p.m. – Pensacola Library
- Thursday, June 13, 11 a.m. – Molino Branch Library
- Friday, June 14, 11 a.m. – Tryon Branch Library
Live In This Part Of Cantonment? There’s A Free Neighborhood Cleanup Next Month
June 11, 2019
Residents in part of Cantonment area will have the opportunity to dispose of yard debris and other items free of charge Wednesday, July 17 during the Cantonment Neighborhood Cleanup in District 5. Only residents in the designated cleanup area are able to participate in the neighborhood cleanup. Items left at the curb outside of the cleanup area will not be collected. The general cleanup area is south of Well Line Road, north of Heaton Road, east of Highway 95 and Vircent, and West of Nowak Street. (Click map above to enlarge.)
During neighborhood cleanups, Escambia County departments team up to bring services to residents in an effort to keep local neighborhoods clean and safe. Participating is easy; residents in the cleanup area simply leave eligible items at the curb to be disposed of free of charge by Escambia County and partnering agencies.
All debris must be at the curb directly in front of your residence by 7 a.m. on the day of the cleanup. Please keep tires and paint cans separate from all other debris. Do not place piles under low-hanging lines or near poles, fences or mailboxes.
Items eligible for removal include:
Household appliances and electronics
Yard waste
Household junk and debris
Bicycles and toys
Old furniture and mattresses
Barbecue grills
Household hazardous waste (old paint, motor oil, chemicals, batteries)
Tires (limit 10 per household)
Items NOT eligible for removal include:
Building materials (concrete, bricks, blocks, roofing, drywall or lumber)
Explosives or ammunition
Auto parts
Dirt or sod
Vehicles or vessels
55-gallon drums of fluids
The neighborhood cleanup initiative involves an aggressive clean-up effort, targeting different neighborhoods throughout the county, with crew members and volunteers picking up a variety of debris and waste, including electronics, furniture and household items.
Since 2016, more than 1,885 tons (3,771,120 pounds) of debris were collected and disposed of through the Community Redevelopment Agency’s Safe Neighborhood Program.
Middle 80s, Lower Humidity Today; Mid 60s Tonight
June 11, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
James Isham Dykes
June 11, 2019
James Isham Dykes, 83, passed peacefully surrounded by family on June 10, 2019 in Pensacola, FL.
Jim was born on March 2, 1936 in Fountain Springs, TN to Virginia Phillips Dykes and William Lee Dykes. Jim attended Central High in Knoxville, TX and then went onto Texas Tech University where he played 3 years of varsity football. Upon leaving school he served as a police officer in Miami, FL and then Pensacola, FL where he resided for more than 40 years and eventually started a business. He was known in the local community as KraZ Jim, owner and operator of a full-service filling and automotive repair station for over 30 years.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Barbara; sons, Chip, Jim, Deke, Keith (Brooke) and Jimmy (Jessica); plus 5 grandchildren, Taylor, Gunnar, Peyton, Parker and Miller. He is also survived by his older brother, Edwin Dykes; and 2 nieces and their families. He also leaves behind countless happy memories.
Jim and Barbara took great pleasure in raising their family. Most weekends, they could be found on their boat, fishing or frequenting areas around the gulf coast. As their kids grew older, weekends on the water were replaced by weekends at the ballpark. After the kids’ playing days were over, they continued their adventures on the waterways and later became fans of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. They could often be found in attendance at their games.
Services will be held Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home, 1000 S Hwy 29, Cantonment, FL 32533. Visitation will be from 11:30-12 with service beginning at 12. Reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family asked that contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Donate
Maurice W. Johnson
June 11, 2019
Maurice W. Johnson passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019, in Pensacola, FL. He was born September 12, 1932, in Pensacola, FL. Maurice was retired from the United States Navy with 36 years of service to our Country. Maurice was a member and elder of Summerdale Church of Christ. He served 40 years on the Board at Pen Air Federal Credit Union. Maurice was known for his wit and humor.
Maurice is preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Johnson, Sr., and Iris Creighton Johnson; infant son, Philip Johnson; brother, Richard Johnson and sister, Iris Maurine Johnson. Maurice is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Lovie Whitehorn Johnson; three children, Teresa Kichler (Jerald), Kenneth Johnson, and Richard Johnson (Martha); five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brother, Sam Johnson (Evelyn) and sister, Velma Rigney; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 6:00 PM, at Summerdale Church of Christ, 1070 AL-59, Summerdale, AL 36580. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Church. Billy Lambert will be officiating. Graveside services will be June 4, 2019, at 1:30 PM, at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola, FL.
In lieu of flowers you may make a donation to Summerdale Church of Christ at P. O. Box 314, Summerdale, AL 36580 or Rainbow Omega at P. O. Box 740, Eastaboga, AL 36260.
Bratt Elementary Collects 65 Pounds Of Pop Tabs For Ronald McDonald House
June 11, 2019
The students at Bratt Elementary School collected 65 pounds of pop tabs -those little pull tabs off the tops of aluminum drink cans — to benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida.
The school collected 65 pounds, or about 82,355 tabs.
The money from recycling the tabs are used by the Ronald McDonald House to help pay their water bill.
Pictured: Bratt Elementary school secretary Heather Roley and her daughter Makinzi (pictured) dropped off the school’s 65 pound pop tab donation at the Ronald McDonald House. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
James “Jim” Magnum
June 11, 2019
James “Jim” Magnum passed away on May 31, 2019. Jim was born on April 5, 1956 in Lansing, Michigan to Jack and June Magnum.
He moved to Florida at a young age.
He leaves behind two children, his daughter, Lisa (Josh) Weems and son, Michael Magnum. Two grandsons, Aiden and Noah Weems. His two sisters, Janet (Darrell) Smith and Judy (Joseph) Magnum are also left to cherish his memory. As well as numerous lifelong and close friends.
Jim worked hard as a business owner in Pensacola. When he wasn’t working you could find him enjoying the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held at Faith Chapel North on Friday, June 14th at 10:30 am. A reception will follow.
Jim will be missed dearly by all those closest to him.
Escambia Schools Appointing New Principal, Assistant Principals At Northview, Ernest Ward, Pine Forest
June 11, 2019
The Escambia County School District is making administrative appointments including a new principal at assistant principals.
The school board is expected to approve the following appointments at their June 17 meeting:
– Michael Sherrill from assistant principal at George Stone Technical College to principal at Northview High
– Tyvanna Boulanger from teacher/instructional coach at Bellview Middle to assistant principal Ernest Ward Middle
– Michael Burton from teacher at Workman Middle to coordinator IB program at Workman Middle
– David Joiner from teacher at Success Academy to assistant principal at Success Academy
– Emily King from teacher/literacy coach at Pine Forest High to assistant principal at Pine Forest High
The Escambia County School Board will vote on the appointments as recommended by Superintendent Malcolm Thomas at the board’s June 18 meeting.
For an earlier NorthEscambia.com story about Michael “Mike” Sherrill’s appointment at Northview High School principal, click here.
Pictured: Mike Sherrill, the new principal at Northview High School. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Blue Wahoos Bullpen Struggles In Fourth Loss To Biloxi Shuckers
June 11, 2019
Three times Monday night, the Blue Wahoos grabbed a lead against the Biloxi Shuckers.
Each time, it wasn’t enough.
In what became their most difficult loss in this series, the Blue Wahoos’ bullpen was unable to maintain an edge, as Biloxi answered with eight runs in the middle innings for a 9-7 win before a crowd of 1,927 at MGM Park in Biloxi, Miss.
Their fourth consecutive loss dropped the Blue Wahoos (36-28) three games behind the first-place Shuckers (39-25) entering the final week of the Southern League South Division first half schedule. The teams conclude their pivotal five-game series Tuesday with a morning game at 10:35 a.m.
The Blue Wahoos then return to Pensacola for a five-game homestand, which begins Wednesday at Blue Wahoos Stadium against the Tennessee Smokies, while the Shuckers travel to Jackson, Tenn. for a series against the Jackson Generals.
But it’s now going to take a complete reversal of fortune for Pensacola’s hopes to win the first half race. They will either be two games back or trail by four games, depending on what happens Tuesday. Biloxi is 21-5 since mid-May.
Biloxi’s win Monday sealed a head-to-head tiebreaker edge should the teams finish with identical records. The Shuckers now lead the first half season series 8-6 with one game left between the teams. They took advantage of three Blue Wahoos errors and six walks, along with 12 hits Monday to increase their division lead.
Things started well Monday for the Blue Wahoos.
They were bolstered by the return of pitcher Griffin Jax, the Air Force Academy graduate, who was part of early season, starting rotation. Jax started his first game since May 16, prior to going on the injured list. He worked 2.2 innings, allowed two hits one run and had two strikeouts.
When he exited in the third inning, the Blue Wahoos had a 2-1 lead. The game started with the Blue Wahoos’ Jaylin Davis blasting a leadoff home run in the first. In the second inning, catcher Brian Navaretto hit a two-out double, scoring Caleb Hamilton, who had reached on a fielder’s choice play.
The Blue Wahoos went up 3-1 in the fourth inning when Navaretto drove in Randy Cesar on a one-out sacrifice fly. Cesar, who reached on a walk and moved to third on consecutive singles, was playing his first game for the Blue Wahoos since being summoned from Triple-A Rochester.
The Shuckers took the lead with a three-run fifth inning. Trent Grisham homered against Ames to lead off the inning. Jake Greenwood reached on a throwing error and Patrick Leonard singled. Weston Wilson hit an RBI single for the second run and the Blue Wahoos summoned Hackimer to replace Ames.
Hackimer gave up a pair of two-out walks to force in a third run.
In the sixth inning, the Blue Wahoos retook the lead on a two-out single by Michael Davis to score Jimmy Kerrigan and Cesar, both of whom reached without a hit. Kerrigan was hit by a pitch and Cesar walked.
The Shuckers answered with three more runs in the bottom of the inning when Grisham again homered to lead it off, then Dillon Thomas later had an RBI triple and Wilson hit a sacrifice fly to score Thomas.
Trailing 7-5, the Blue Wahoos tied the game when Travis Blakenhorn hit a two-run homer, scoring Davis who led off with a double. It was Blankenhorn’s 11 homer this season.
The Shuckers, however, came right back again, this time loading the bases against Clay with a pair of singles and intentional walk. Jake Gatewood’s two-run single proved decisive.
The Shuckers sealed the game with their top two closers.
Aaron Kurcz retired the Blue Wahoos in the eighth for his fifth hold. Southern League all-star reliever Nate Griep needed just 11 pitches to end the game in the ninth and rack up his 14th save.
Crash On Blue Angel Parkway Claims One Life
June 10, 2019
A two vehicle crash Monday morning on Blue Angel Parkway claimed the life of an Escambia County woman.
The Florida High Patrol said a southbound Ford Ranger driven by 20-year old Casey Robbirds of Pensacola crossed the centerline into the path of a Hyundai Santa Fe driven by 49-year old Donna Creel.
Creel passed away as the result of the crash. Her passenger, 21-year old Jana Creel, was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in critical condition. Robbirds was also transported to Sacred Heart in critical condition.
The FHP said any charges against Robbirds is pending the outcome of their continuing investigation.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
