Escambia County Summer VPK Registration Open
May 23, 2013
The Escambia County School District will offer a Summer Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program at four schools.
Summer VPK is a high quality, developmentally appropriate early learning program that prepares children to be ready for kindergarten. Children who were 4-years of age on or before September 1, 2012, will enter kindergarten in the fall of 2013, and have not attended a VPK program during the 2012-2013 school year are eligible for Summer Voluntary Prekindergarten. Summer VPK will be offered from June 10-August 2, 2013, Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Parents must provide transportation.
Summer VPK will be offered at the following elementary schools:
- Beulah
- Blue Angels
- Holm
- Pine Meadow
Parents must receive a Certificate of Eligibility from the Early Learning Coalition located at 3636 D North “L” Street prior to registering their child at the school site. Parents will need to bring the following documents to registration:
- Child’s Birth Certificate
- Social Security Card
- Immunization Record
- Physical
- Photo ID of parent registering the child
- Proof of residency (within 90 days)
For additional information, call (850) 595-6915 extension 227.
Escambia Academy Class Of 2013 Graduates
May 23, 2013
The Escambia Academy Class of 2013 graduated Thursday night at the school’s Bachelor Field in Canoe, Ala.
The Cougar’s valedictorian was Caitlyn Elizabeth Bruley and salutatorian was Elizabeth Page Lancaster.
Members of the Escambia Academy Class of 2013 are:
- Paige Elizabeth Allen
- David Reid Bell
- Dustin Lee Bishop
- Allison Taylor Brooks
- Caitlyn Elizabeth Bruley
- Andrew Blake Clark
- Alexander Clayton Dall
- Andrew Evan Daughtry
- Hannah Morgan Fountain
- Michael Dwane Glick
- Charity Elizabeth Hacker
- Brandy Michal Helton
- Elizabeth Page Lancaster
- Prentiss Jarrod Leachman Jr.
- Dustin Aaron Mack
- Kelsey Brooke McGhee
- Sydney Lauren McGhee
- Suhag Sevantilal Patel
- Joshua Lawrence Peebles
- Blakeley English Quimby
- Chelsey Lynn Ramer
- Luke Russell Roberson
- Nora Breann Rolin
- Austin Earnest Ryan
- Andrew Jordan Sasser
- TehronDevonteStallworth
- Michael Shane Thompson
- Nicholas Austin Thompson
- James Michael Wimberley
- Sarah Elizabeth Wooten
Pcola Police: 91 Car Burglaries Since May 1; Suspects Arrested
May 23, 2013
There have been 91 car burglaries in the City of Pensacola since May 1, according to Pensacola Police, a three people have been arrested for a few of the burglaries. Most of the vehicles were unlocked.
Treniqua Hollinger, 19, Maurissa Atkins, 20, and Maurice Atkins, 19, were charged with nine vehicle burglaries, one residential burglary and possession of burglary tools. The trio was arrested Wednesday morning and Pensacola Police say there were caught in the act of breaking into a vehicle.
Police are also looking for Tonjas Cornielus Dixon, 20, and Lucas Jenkins, 21, on multiple counts of vehicle burglary, vehicle theft, grand theft, petit theft and credit card fraud.
Pensacola Police Chief Chip W. Simmons said one of the easiest ways to prevent vehicle burglaries is to simply lock vehicle doors.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Dixon or Jenkins is asked to call Pensacola Police at (850) 435-1900 or Crime Stoppers at (850) 433-STOP.
Local Seniors In Tonight’s Subway All-Star Softball, Baseball Games
May 23, 2013
Today, the Subway High School All-Star Baseball and Softball games will be played at the University of West Florida.
Starting with a Home Run Derby at 5:00, the softball game will begin at 6:00 p.m and the baseball will start at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $7, or just $5 with a canned good donation to Manna Food Bank.
Numerous North Escambia players (highlighted below in bold) will participate. The Softball West Team will be coached by Amy Holland of Northview.
SOFTBALL WEST TEAM
Coach: Amy Holland, Northview
- Reagan Andrews, Pace
- Jordan Barnette, Tate
- Jessica Briggs, West Florida
- Mallory Carpenter, Pace
- Peihden Courtney, Escambia
- Misty Doran, Northview
- Sarah Goolsby, East Hill
- Ariel Holland, Northview
- Kaitlin Johnson, West Florida
- Shaquanna Jones, Northview
- Carlene Langlois, Escambia
- Jamika Lee, West Florida
- Joi McCants, West Florida
- Ashley Mooney, Northview
- Shelley Mothershed, Northview
- Kellie Payne, Pine Forest
- Morgan Payne, Northview
- Amber Peebles, West Florida
- Heather Thomason, Tate
- Taylor Wade, Pace
- Amy Waters, Tate
- Brooke White, Tate
- Aleecia Ybarra, Pine Forest
SOFTBALL EAST TEAM
Coach: Grant Keen, Choctaw
- Nicole Bailey, Laurel Hill
- Taylor Campbell, Choctaw
- Kaylan Davis, Niceville
- Rachael Dehlinger, Fort Walton Beach
- Lauren Donaldson, Niceville
- Camille Driver, Jay
- Brittany Gilman, Jay
- Kaitlan Godwin, Baker
- Devan Hines, Niceville
- Jacquelyn Kahler, Milton
- Ashleigh Keys, Gulf Breeze
- Ciarra Melvin, Milton
- Rachel Mosley, Rocky Bayou
- Brooke Murphy, Navarre
- Brooke Reynolds, Gulf Breeze
- Amanda Somerset, Milton
- Sara Spillers, Gulf Breeze
- Audrey Thomas, Navarre
- Gaberille Thomas, Crestview
- Kristen Vaughan, Milton
- Macie Wilde, Baker
- Paige Wooley, Choctaw
- Olivia Wright, Jay
BASEBALL WEST TEAM
Coach: Nate Epsy, Washington
- Reise Bell, West Florida
- Jonathan Bennett, Pensacola
- Logan Bennett, Escambia
- Ja’Quan Brown, Pensacola
- Jon-Jon Burkett, Catholic
- Greg Cianqiotto, Catholic
- Noah Frary, Pensacola Christian
- Avery Geyer, Catholic
- JT Granat, Tate
- Tanner Halstead, Catholic
- Nick Helton, Catholic
- Riley Hodge, Tate
- Brock Jones, Pensacola
- Cooper Jones, Catholic
- Drew LaBounty, Catholic
- Austin Lee, Pensacola
- Andrew Mack, Tate
- Willie Mangram, Pine Forest
- AJ McMillion, West Florida
- Bradley Mercer, West Florida
- David Moorhead, Tate
- Blake Norwood, Pensacola
- Stephen Penrose, West Florida
- Hunter Rigby, Washington
- Joe Tegenkamp, Washington
- Jordan Williams, Pine Forest
BASEBALL EAST TEAM
Coach: Scott Johnson, Baker
- Bryan Baker, Choctaw
- Connor Baker, Pace
- Taylor Baynes, Gulf Breeze
- TJ Beasley, Central
- Dustin Berrong, Choctaw
- Davis Champion, Crestview
- Wendall Cooley, Central
- Adam Crowson, Baker
- Dakota Dean, Crestview
- Roman Donofro, Crestview
- Taylor Fought, Choctaw
- Cody Heintzleman, Niceville
- Tyler Henderson, Crestview
- Thomas Huston, Pace
- Nick Junger, Niceville
- Cody Kilpatrick, Ft. Walton Beach
- Tyler Kinard, Niceville
- Robbie Miller, Navarre
- Pat Patterson, Central
- Boomer Simons, Laurel Hill
- Troy Smith, Milton
- Tate Sweatt , Crestview
- Seth Thomason, Crestview
- Hunter Vaughn, Jay
- Nick Waters, Central
- Tanner Zant, Niceville
Atmore Rotary Scholarship Fund Raiser ‘Old Time Fiddler’s Convention’ Canceled
May 23, 2013
The Atmore Rotary Club announced Wednesday that the annual Old Time Fiddler’s Convention — a primary fund raiser for the group’s Academic All Stars Program — will not be held in 2013. This year would have been the 33rd annual event.
Organizers said the Academic All-Stars program will continue and will not be impacted by the decision.
The Rotary Club decided to not hold the event this year in order to explore ways to update and improve this event with the goal of increasing event attendance numbers, organizers said.
“This long running event is held close to our hearts as Rotarians, but as with all things, it is good business practice to review event processes and effectiveness, said Atmore Rotary Club President Jennifer Chism. “We want to be proactive and ensure this event can continue to be successful both in terms of exposure and profitability.”
The Old Time Fiddler’s Convention was a primary fund raiser for the Atmore Rotary Club’s Academic All Star Program, which rewards academically successful high school students with recognition of their scholastic achievements through scholarship awards. This year the Rotary Club awarded scholarships to 130 students from Atmore Christian School, Escambia Academy, Escambia County High School and Northview High School.
Pictured top: 2013 Academic All Star scholarship winners from four area high schools at a May 9 program. Pictured inset: Atmore Rotary Club President Jennifer Chism. Pictured below: Randolph B. Luttrell, Sr.Scholarship Winner La’Derious Ty’Shon Franklin of Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Linda M. Renfroe
May 23, 2013
Linda M. Renfroe, 60 of Milton passed away May 20, 2013 after a lengthy illness.
She was a longtime resident of Pensacola where she loved the beach. Linda also enjoyed shopping, trips to the casino and spending time with many friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Rodney Gene Renfroe, Sr.
Linda leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Heather (David) Lewis of Milton; mother, Jeanne Luppy of Elizabethtown, NY; brother, Skip Luppy of South Glens Falls, NY; sisters, Donna Sands of Dunedin, FL, Kathy Phinney of Elizabethtown, NY, and Dotty Shaffer of Budapest, Hungary; also her beloved granddaughter, Alea Jordan Renfroe of Molino. She also leaves behind nieces, nephews, other beloved family members and friends, especially, Linda and Patty.
Her family will be holding a private memorial service at a later date.
Trahan Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Curtis Kennedy, Jr.
May 23, 2013
Mr. Curtis Kennedy, Jr., age 65, of Flomaton, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at his home.
Mr. Kennedy was a native and lifetime resident of Flomaton where he was a self-employed carpenter. He was of the Holiness faith and attended the First Apostolic Church. Mr. Kennedy is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Lucille Driskell Kennedy and sister, Nancy Darby.
He is survived by his sons, Timothy (Jennifer) Wilson of Flomaton, Casey (Paula) Kennedy of Brewton, Brian (Lena) Kennedy of Spanish Fort, Curtis (Tina) Kennedy of Pensacola, Alex Kennedy of Flomaton; his daughter, Myrtis ‘Dee’ Kennedy of Jay; 11 grandchildren and a special friend, Mavis Kisner of Flomaton.
A memorial service will be held for Mr. Kennedy at a later date.
Flomaton Funeral Home is directing.
A Few Showers Tonight
May 22, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Thursday: Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
- Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Molino Man Gets 15 Years For Driving Into Ex-Girlfriend’s Home
May 22, 2013
A Molino man that was shot multiple times after driving his vehicle into a house in Cantonment last summer is headed to prison.
John Alex Godwin, age 35 of Molino Road, was found guilty of burglary and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was sentenced by Judge Terry Terrell to 15 years in state prison as a habitual offender, to be followed by five years probation.
During the predawn hours of July 13, 2012, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said Godwin crashed his car into the home of 25-year old Heather McKamey of Cantonment. The car literally pushed in the front door, door frame and surrounding bricks.
Godwin was then shot by 25-year old Andrew Lundy of Cantonment. Lundy was not charged. Godwin suffered multiple gunshot woulds and was airlifted to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Godwin was McKamey’s ex-boyfriend. She had unsuccessfully tried to get a restraining order against him in Escambia County back in June 2012 after a domestic violence incident between the pair in Mississippi.
According to a Gulfport Police Department incident report, Godwin was dating McKamey when he allegedly assaulted her on I-10 in Mississippi at the 33 mile marker by grabbing her hair and throwing her to the ground. She suffered minor lacerations to her hand during the incident, according to the report.
Northview Thanks Poarch Creek Indians, Students Win Bikes
May 22, 2013
Northview High School took a moment to stop and say “thanks” Tuesday to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians for their ongoing support of the school, and employees from Century Correctional Institution gave away a few bicycles just to add to the excitement of the event.
During this school year, notable contributions from the Poarch Creeks to Northview, including items in a $56,594.66 grant, were use of their buses, minor sports uniforms and equipment, laptops, projection mounts, contributions to different groups for expenses to attend the Class 1A State Championship football game in Orlando, and two “workhorse” copiers. Visitors to the school will see the PBCI logo affixed to the copiers and technology items.
“On behalf of the entire Northview Chiefs’ family, I would like to thank the Poarch Band of Creek Indians who have been overwhelmingly supportive,” NHS Principal Gayle Weaver said Tuesday. “All of us are most appreciative. Their contributions and support enabled the students to have an enhanced quality education.”
During Tuesday’s Poarch Creek appreciation event at Northview, five students received new bicycles courtesy of Century Correctional Institution. The winning students were chosen from those nominated as “most improved” in particular areas, including behavior, grades, attendance and class participation.
Winners were seniors Zach Bradley and Demontra Mitchell, junior Matt Cayson, sophomore Jessica Brewton and freshman David Godwin.
Pictured top and inset: Northview students and faculty showed their appreciation to the Poarch Creek Indians on Tuesday. Pictured below: Bicycles were award to Jessica Brewton, David Godwin, Matt Cayson, Zach Bradley, Demontra Mitchell. Pictured bottom (courtesy photo): The bicycles for “most improved” students were donated by Century Correctional Institution employees and delivered by Lt. Matthew Jackson, Sgt. Dale Henderson and Warden John Whitehurst. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
