Junior Humane Society Thrift Store Grand Opening Saturday In Cantonment
November 14, 2009
The Junior Humane Society will celebrate the grand opening of its own Thrift Store in Cantonment on Saturday.
The grand opening will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the new store, located the corner of Highway 29 North and Neal Road. In addition to the grand opening sale, the Junior Humane Society will have lots of puppies and dogs looking for new homes, plus cookies and punch.
Proceeds will benefit JHS activities, such as finding homes for homeless cats and dogs, while also providing unbelievable bargains for area residents battling tough economic times.
The store features a variety of clothing for all ages, shoes, office furniture, kitchen supplies, books, toys, pet supplies and other items with new merchandise arriving daily. It will be open four days a week, but days and times could change in the months ahead.
The store is a dream come true for Frankie Van Horn Harris, director of the Junior Humane Society.
“It’s something I didn’t think I would ever see in my lifetime, but it’s something I’ve always wanted to do as a fundraiser,” said Harris. She said a volunteer, Amanda Gifford, heard about the property being available.
A deal was made, and soon, Gifford, along and two other volunteers, Kristi Kirby and Crystal Clanton, were busy preparing the store for customers.
The store also features a wall featuring photos of dogs and cats looking for new homes through JHS.
“We are all excited about the thrift store. We hope to hold pet adoptions, bathing parties, and other events here,” she said.
JHS welcomes donations — just leave items on the front porch if the store is closed.
The JHS Thrift Store is open Wednesday – Friday from noon until 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pictured top: JHS Volunteers (L-R) Kristi Kirby, Amanda Gifford, Crystal Clanton, Mary Foster, Director Frankie Van Horn Harris, Christa Pettijohn, Elizabeth Irby and Janet Lewis outside the new JHS Thrift Store in Cantonment. Pictured inset: Frankie Van Horn Harris, director of the Junior Humane Society. Pictured below: Map showing the store location.
Northview Falls To West Florida
November 13, 2009
West Florida Tech defeated Northview 17-14 tonight in Pensacola.
The Jaguars jumped out to the lead with about two minutes to go in the first quarter.
With two and a half minutes to go in the half, Northview tied the game with a 10 yard Brandon Sheets pass to Brad Lowery and a gook kick.
With 45 seconds to go in the third, the Jaguars managed a short field goal to take a 10-0 lead.
A Lowery to Kyles handoff for a TD and a good kick put the Chiefs back in the lead with six minutes in the game.
The Jags scored again with 1:15 in the game.
We will have a complete story and lots of photos Saturday morning here on NorthEscambia.com.
700 Flags: Bratt Elementary Holds Honor Walk
November 13, 2009
One by one, students at Bratt Elementary School placed about 700 small American flags in front of the school Thursday morning. Each flag carried a handwritten tag in honor or in memory of a man or woman that has or is serving our country in the military.
“I honored my dad,” said Colton Dockens, a second grader, after he completed the Honor Walk, placing his flag among the hundreds of others. His father recently returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. “It means a lot to me.”
Students contributed at least $1 for each flag, with all proceeds going toward sending a veteran on an upcoming Emerald Coast Honor Flight. Bratt’s goal was $800, but they surpassed that — raising over $1,200 to help send veterans to the World Ward II Memorial in Washington.
The flags will be displayed in front of the school until November 20.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
Pictured above: Savannah Spence places an American flag Thursday morning during Bratt Elementary School’s Honor Walk. Pictured below: Nona Wilson places on of about 700 small American flags to honor a military member in front of the school. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Texas Woman Found Shot To Death On Escambia Street
November 13, 2009
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a young female active duty military member who was shot and killed Thursday night in west Pensacola.
The body of Tyler A, Jefferson, 18, was found lying in the 500 block of 49th Avenue. Jefferson was dressed in sweatpants that with the word “Navy” written on them, and she was reportedly holding a military ID. The Navy Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) was called in to assist in the investigation.
Deputies have not named a suspect in the shooting, and they are asking anyone with information on the crime to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at 436-STOP.
Not Too Late: FFA Smoke Turkey/Boston Butt Sale
November 13, 2009
The annual Northview High School FFA Alumni Smoked Turkey and Boston Butt Sale is now underway, just in time for Thanksgiving.
In the annual fund raiser, you can choose either a seven to nine pound smoked Boston butt or a 10-12 pound smoked turkey for $25 each.
Boston butts will be available for pickup on Monday, November 23, the smoked turkeys will be available for pickup on Tuesday, November 24.
Proceeds from the sale will go to benefit the Northview High School FFA Scholarship Fund. The sale is sponsored by Archie’s Catering Smokehouse in Molino.
For a printable order form that you can mail to the school with your payment, click here. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, November 17.
For more information, call (850) 327-6681 extension 248.
Man Convicted For Attempting To Rob Bank With Toy Gun; Robbery Stopped By Marine, Cop
November 13, 2009
A man that tried to rob a Nine Mile Road bank in early June with a toy gun has been found guilty of attempted robbery.
William Jerry Strickland Jr. 49, was in the parking lot of the Whitney Bank at 200 East Nine Mile Road wearing a black trench coat, plastic gloves and a blondish wig covering his face, but he never had a chance to rob the bank thanks to the quick thinking of a United States Marine Reservist and an off duty Pensacola Police Department officer.
Marine Reservist Jansen Smith and off duty PPD officer Jamon Johnson observed the suspect as he was approaching the bank, according to Investigator Jeff Van Camp with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department. Bank Branch Manager Christine Coulter secured the bank, and Strickland then fled the scene with the Marine and police officer in pursuit.
Strickland was apprehended about a block away, with a black toy gun in his trench coat pocket along with a note, Van Camp said.
Strickland will be sentenced December 17. He could face up to 30 years in state prison as a habitual defender.
Veterans Day Programs Next Week At Area Schools
November 13, 2009
Veterans Day programs at Molino Park Elementary and Northview High School, rescheduled from earlier this week due to Tropical Storm Ida, will be held next week.
Molino Park Veterans Day Program
Molino Park Elementary students will honor military veterans on Tuesday, November 17,, at 1:00 pm with a patriotic program and donation drive for April Emerald Coast Honor Flight. Each grade level will sing two songs. Special guests will be the Northview High School NJROTC Color Guard, guest speaker Mr. Gary Cooper, and Mrs. Sheila Allen and Mrs. Ginny Cruz, singer/songwriters, singing “Stand Up America”. For further information please contact Alice Woodward, principal, at (850) 587-5265.
Northview Veterans Day Program
The Northview High School Veterans Day Program will be held Wednesday, November 18 at 10:45 a.m.
Limited H1N1 Vaccines Available Today In Atmore, Brewton
November 13, 2009
The Escambia County (Ala.) Health Department made a limited number doses of the H1N1 vaccine available on a first come, first serve basis to individuals in targeted high-risk groups.
The health department will be holding an H1N1 vaccination clinic on Friday, November 13, for Escambia County (Ala.) residents. The clinic will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 6:00 p.m. or until all vaccine has been administered.
The clinic will be held at the Atmore and Brewton locations of the Escambia County Health Department. The Atmore location is in the satellite courthouse on Highway 31, and the Brewton location is at 1115 Azalea Place.
Limited quantities of the novel H1N1 vaccine will be available for the following groups:
- pregnant women
- household and caregiver contacts of children younger than 6 months of age (parents, siblings and child care providers)
- health care and emergency medical services personnel
- persons from 6 months through 24 years of age
- individuals aged 25 through 64 years with medical conditions associated with a higher risk of flu complications (such as asthma, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, HIV and certain types of arthritis)
Pcola Ice Flyers Beat Huntsville In OT
November 13, 2009
The Pensacola Ice Flyers pulled out a victory in overtime Thursday night, defeating the Huntsville Havoc 4-3 in Pensacola. Lorne Misita made his third goal count: a game-winner 20 seconds into the overtime period.
Rob Campbell started the scoring by fielding a pass from Chris Healey at 5:28 and putting the puck in the net a half second later. However, almost 15 minutes into the first period Huntsville countered when Martin Kubaliak scored on assists from Mike Carter and Justin Rohr.
The next two goals would be for Huntsville in the second period, when Mike MacDonald and Justin Rohr scored to make it 3-1 Huntsville. However, in the 19th minute, Lorne Misita started his hat trick by scoring a power play goal. Taylor Hustead and Chris Rebernik assisted on the play.
A little over 12 minutes into the third period, Lorne Misita tied the game at three with another power play goal that gave Monte and Karasiewicz assists.
Regulation ended with the score tied at three. Lorne Misita only needed 20 seconds of overtime to score his final goal and record a hat trick: a fantastic finish for an Ice Flyers game.
The Havoc will have a chance for revenge, as the Ice Flyers next game is on Saturday in Huntsville. Fans can follow the action via webcast on www.b2tv.com. The Ice Flyers next home game is scheduled for Friday, November 27. Tickets are available now at ticketmaster.com and the Civic Center Box Office. Groups of ten or more can get special pricing; call the Ice Flyers at (850) 466-3111 for more information.
Search For Suspect In Walnut Hill Turns Up Empty
November 12, 2009
A search in Walnut Hill turned up empty Thursday afternoon for a man wanted out of Okaloosa County on felony vehicle theft warrants.
Escambia County deputies received a tip at 12:36 Thursday afternoon that Rickey Lee Nettles, 21, was seen walking a dog on North Cypress Street in Walnut Hill. A man matching the suspect’s description was spotted by a deputy running on Cypress Street about 1:00.
Nettles is described as a black male about six foot two, 190 pounds, with brown eyes. He was last seen wearing tan pants, a white shirt and blue fleece jacket.
Anyone with information about Nettles’ whereabouts is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at at 436-9620.
Pictured above: A July, 2009, booking photo of Rickey Lee Nettles from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. Click to enlarge.