School District Announces Superintendent Search Timeline, Online Survey
September 10, 2019
The Escambia County School District has announced a timeline leading to the selection of the first appointed school superintendent in Escambia County, and they are also asking for the public’s input.
In 2018, voters approved an appointed, rather than elected, superintendent in Escambia County. The search is being guided by the Florida School Boards Association leading up the selection of a superintendent in about one year and a November 24, 2020 start date.
The search timeline is below. The actual application period will run from April to June 2020.
The school district has also posted an online survey seeking the public’s input into the qualities needed by the next superintendent.
Malcolm Thomas, the current elected superintendent, will retire after 12 years on the job.
Slight Rain Chance For Wednesday
September 10, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 6
Could You Package An Egg To Survive A 75 Foot Drop? These Byrneville Students Did
September 10, 2019
Could you design a package to make a raw egg survive a drop onto a parking lot from 75-feet up? Several groups of Byrneville Elementary School fifth graders did just that recently.
The students were given the open-ended task of using household supplies to keep an egg from cracking when dropped from various heights, and they were given a week to design their ideas.
With help of Ladder 5 and a crew from the Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, the eggs were dropped from 20 feet, 45 feet and finally 75 feet. If an egg survived the first drop, students were required to remove some part of the protective shell and try again from a greater height.
The students were in seven different groups, with three groups having eggs that survived all three drops.
“The students learned that a parachute of some sort helps the egg survive as well as making the ‘protective shell’ well padded and secure,” said Byrnevill teacher Jacke Johnston.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Neighborly Gatherings Saturday In Cantonment, Barrineau Park
September 10, 2019
Neighbors will have a chance to get together Saturday in two North Escambia communities.
The Cantonment Improvement Committee and their partners will sponsor “Neighbor Meeting Neighbor Day” on Saturday, September 14 at 3 p.m. at Carver Park, 2018 Webb Street. There will be refreshments and fellowship. Attendees should bring a lawn chair.
The Barrineau Park Historical Society will sponsor its annual Fall Gathering on Saturday, September 14 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Barrineau Park Community Center at 6055 Barrineau Park School Road. There will be arts and crafts, vendors, a bounce house and other activities for the kids, live music by the Southern Revival Band and much more. Free admission. An inexpensive lunch will be available from 11:30 until 1 p.m.
Volleyball: Flomaton Hurricanes Defeat The Northview Chiefs
September 10, 2019
The Flomaton Hurricanes defeated the Northview Chiefs in high school volleyball varsity action Monday in Bratt.
The Chiefs will host Laurel Hill on Tuesday, while Flomaton will be Escambia County High School in Atmore on September 16.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Recognizes Bratt’s Donut Boy For Supporting Law Enforcement
September 10, 2019
Tyler Carach of Bratt, better known as The Donut Boy, was invited to the governor’s office to meet Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday for a special thank you.
“It was cool getting invited to meet the new governor today; he likes police just like me,” Carach told NorthEscambia.com. “He thanked me for what I do to serve the police, and I thanked him for supporting our first responders.”
The Donut Boy first gained notoriety after being featured on NorthEscambia.com in 2016 as a superhero that’s on a mission to thank law enforcement officers personally with doughnuts.
Tyler and his mother Sheena, who is a former police officer, created the “I DONUT need a reason to THANK a cop” program after an encounter with Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies at Gilley’s Store in Bratt during the summer of 2016. He asked if he could use some of his own money to buy doughnuts for the officers, purchasing four packs of chocolate doughnuts to share with the deputies.
And that was the start of his quest, which has led him to all 50 states.
Our superhero is a student at Ernest Ward Middle School when he is not out thanking law enforcement.
Pictured top: Donut Boy Tyler Carach, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sheena Carach, Tyler’s mother. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Dolores Sawyer
September 10, 2019
Mrs. Dolores “Jean” Sawyer, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Sawyer was a native of Salina, KS, former resident of New York City and had resided in Molino, FL for the past 25 years. She was a veteran of the Vietnam conflict serving with the U.S. Army. She enjoyed art making, repairing porcelain dolls and gardening. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Eula Stermer.
She is survived by two sons, Tom (Lori) Sawyer of Walnut Hill, FL and Lawrence Sawyer of Molino, FL; two sisters, Joany (Ray) Linam of Atmore, AL and Janet (Bill) Moore of Houston, TX and two grandchildren, Sara Sawyer and Destinee Sawyer.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, in charge of all arrangements.
Lena Mae Odom
September 10, 2019
Mrs. Lena Mae Odom, age 83, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019, in Century, Florida.
Mrs. Odom was a native of Jay, FL and had resided in Century, FL for most of her life. She was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Calvin Odom; son, James Michael Odom; parents, Sidney and Fannie Warrick; brothers, J.T. Warrick, Dawyan Warrick, Red Warrick and Rayford Warrick; and sisters, Ola Pearl Lambeth and Fannie Bell Warrick.
She is survived by one daughter, Joyce Ann (Mike) Gunn of Century, FL; daughter-in-law, Danette Odom of Century, FL; six grandchildren, Shonna Gilmore, Lynae Clarke, Joy Malone, Danette Odom, Megan Jernigan and Marissa Apple; four great-grandchildren, Emma Gilmore, Sawyer Gilmore, Bennett Malone and expected baby Jernigan and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, September 8, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Doug Odom officiating.
Burial was in the Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Eric Gilmore, Nick Clarke, Ryan Malone, Tab Jernigan, Greg Apple and Joey Warrick.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Flora M. Lowery
September 10, 2019
Mrs. Flora M. “Dell” Lowery, age 87, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mrs. Lowery was native of Elba, AL and resided in Century, FL for most of her life. She was a member of the Century Chamber of Commerce and the Century United Methodist Church. She was the former owner of Lowery’s Food Store and Car Sales.
She is survived by her two daughters, Vickie Dell Soto of Mississippi and Nancy Jean (Mike) Wedgeworth of Flomaton, AL; one sister, Emma Virginia McCurdy of East Brewton, AL; five grandchildren, Jill McMullan, Michael Ward, B.J. Ward, Allie Ward and Mike Wedgeworth, II; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 7, 2019, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Jonathan Hill officiating.
Burial was at the McCurdy Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Andy McCurdy, Eddie Dunsford, B.J. Ward, Michael Wedgeworth, Kobe Ward and Jack McCullan.
Honorary pallbearers were Robert Newton and Doug McCurdy.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Molly Allen Norris
September 10, 2019
Molly Allen Norris, 81 of Atmore, AL, passed away September 5, 2019, in Pensacola, FL. She was born in Pineville, FL, on July 23, 1938, to the late Robert “Bobby” William and Agnes Joiner Allen. She was a lifelong member of the Atmore First Assembly of God church where she played piano and served in many capacities in the church. In her working career she worked for Hoehn Firestone Tire, Atmore Advance and for Dr. Maxwell at Physician Associates of Atmore. She enjoyed her and her husband’s ministry at Atmore Nursing Home where she also volunteered in the beauty shop.
She is preceded by her parents and two brothers, Daniel Allen and Harold Allen.
She is survived by her husband, Edgar D. Norris of Atmore, AL; two children, Terry (Becky) Norris of Belforest, AL and Janet (Steve) McGill of Atmore, AL; three sisters, Mary Lee (Robert) Morrison of Spartanburg, SC; Irene Goodman and Joyce McGraw both of Theodore, AL; four grandchildren, Chris (Stephanie) Phillipy, Rebecca (Tom) Hartner, Whitney (Jacob) Malohovich, Jordan (Lewis) Jones; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Atmore First Assembly of God Church with Bro. Don Davis officiating.
Burial was in Serenity Gardens Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Terry Norris, Steve McGill, Jacob Malohovich, Tom Hartner, Lewis Jones and Michael Roley.
Honorary pallbearers were Dudley Coleman, Webb Nall, Cecil Daniel, Norman Wilson, Charles Wilson, Mike Stacey and Gerry McGhee.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.