Northview Boys Weightlifting Headed To Regions; Several Lifters Take First At Districts
April 3, 2023
The Northview High School boys weightlifting team finished as district runner-ups, and several team members earned individual district championships.
Dustin Santinelli earned the district championship in the 119-pound class with a total of 355 pounds. Tony Antrim won the 129-pound class with a total of 360-pounds. Blake Yoder won the district title in the 199-pound class with a total of 525 pounds.
Other medalists included Danny McGaha, third place in the 139-pound division; Jacquez Moore, third place in the 169-pound division; Kaleb Selig third place in the 199-pound division; and Daniel Earnest, third place in the 219-pound division.
Teams at the meet also included Jay, Catholic, and Baker.
“I am very proud of our guys’ consistency this season. We are looking forward to regionals,” Northview boys weightlifting coach Jace Gandy said.
The regional championship will be Friday, April 7 in Port St. Joe.
Pictured top: District medalists from the Northview High School boys weightlifting team. Pictured below: The complete team. Photos for NorthEsambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Corrections K-9 Handlers Compete In Regional Competition
April 3, 2023
The Escambia County Corrections Work Annex K-9 handlers recently participated in the United States Police Canine Association Region One Tracking competition.
The four K-9 handlers and their K-9s were:
- Lt. Chad Sims with Half Collar (pictured top left)
- Sgt. Robert Oliver with Shorty (pictured top right)
- Officer Dusty Burkette with Willie (pictured bottom left)
- Officer Matt Marmont with Bear (pictured bottom right)
Each qualified in basic and exceptional tracking tests.
The USPCA is considered the leading police canine certification, emphasizing obedience, agility and attention to detail in training. Each event tests the dog’s ability, communication with its handler and overall skill.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Girls Tennis Improves To 12-1 With Win Over Pace
April 3, 2023
The Tate High School Aggies girls tennis team defeated Pace Friday 6-1. With the win, the improve to 12-1 for the season. The Tate girls tennis team’s last home match is Monday against Gulf Breeze. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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AAA: Gas Prices Likely To Rise After Production Cuts
April 3, 2023
Florida gas prices increased 10 cents per gallon last week, and additional price hikes are likely to come, after Saudi Arabia unexpectedly announced plans to cut oil production, according to AAA.
On Sunday, Saudi Arabia and other OPEC+ countries announced surprise plans to cut oil production by more than a million barrels per day, beginning in May. The cuts are reportedly an effort to prop up oil prices, which recently plummeted to 15-month lows due to fuel demand concerns created by the banking crisis.
The average price per gallon in Escambia County was $3.27. A North Escambia low of $3.18 was at a station on Highway 29 in Cantonment. Pensacola prices were as low as $3.08 at the warehouse clubs.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Charles Albert (Chuck) Thames
April 3, 2023
Charles Albert (Chuck) Thames, born July 8, 1957 in Natchez, MS died April 2, 2023 at his home in Chumuckla, Florida after an aggressive battle with cancer.
Chuck grew up in the Pine Ridge area of Natchez and graduated from Adams County Christian School.
As a young boy his grandfather, Earl, taught him the early skills of carpentry which Chuck honed into a lifelong career (46 yrs), from renovating furniture to supervising the construction of hotels on Pensacola beach. It was during the early 80’s when he attended Mississippi State that he met his future bride, Ann Keating, during a football game.
After moving to Florida, Chuck worked for Sharpe Inc. in the mid 80s, followed by Terhaar & Cronley General Contractors for 25 years until forming his own construction company (Mullin & Thames) which he co-operated until his death.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Doyle E. Thames and Etta Lyvell Fortenberry (Pat Bradshaw), his step-brother Randall K Bradshaw, Albany, LA, and step-brother-in law Dennis Smith, Meadville, MS.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ann Marie Keating Thames, sons: Zachary C. Thames (Patricia), Benjamin L Thames, sisters: Dana Toney, Peggy Tucker (Charles), brother: Rayford Bradshaw (Jeanette) step sister: Bobbie
Bradshaw Smith, step-sister-in law: Alita Bradshaw, grandchildren: Phoebe, James, Nora, Moriah, and Anneliese Thames, 3 nieces and 5 nephews.
A devoted Christian husband, father, and grandfather, Chuck was deeply involved in both his church community and his family. He previously attended Elizabeth Chapel UMC (now Chumuckla Community Church), but more recently was a member of Woodbine Church in Pace. He was also deeply involved with the Blue Lake Emmaus Community, and spent many years mentoring young men as Committee Chairman for Boy Scout Troop 427.
The world will miss this strong, silent man who was ready for a challenge and always willing to work towards a solution and help others. Yet, if something needed to be said, he would speak to shed more light on a subject.
Thank you, Lord, for such a loving Husband, Dad, Brother, Papa and Friend. We will always love him.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Woodbine Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Interment will be at Chumuckla Community Church Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Rhonda A. Reynolds
April 3, 2023
Mrs. Rhonda A. Reynolds, age 74, passed away, Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Mobile, AL. She resided most of her life in Booneville, AL; and was a member of Judson Baptist Church. She was a retired highway contract mail courier with many years of service.
Mrs. Reynolds enjoyed spending time with her family, and the “rock” that held it together; and a very devoted wife and mother. She really enjoyed interior decorating, and also enjoyed landscaping her yard. She was always a very good cook, and she really enjoyed going to Chehaw Park. She was a very good mail courier that enjoyed delivering mail to the residence on her route.
Mrs. Reynolds is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin Lee (Linda Ellison) Murph, and one brother, Ual Murph.
She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Lee Reynolds, of Booneville, AL; three sons, Dewayne (Sharon) Wicker, of Bay Minette, AL; Steven (Lisa) Reynolds, of Atmore, AL; Chad (Beth) Reynolds, of Water Town, SD; two daughters, Paige Reynolds, of Atmore, AL; Kim (BJ) Mitchell, of Atmore, AL; two brothers, Gary (Bunkie) Murph, of Flomaton, AL; Gordon Murph, of Booneville, AL; two sisters, Josalyn Barnett, of Atmore, AL; Kay (Pat) Mullen, of Evergreen, AL; seven grandchildren, Heather, Payton, Macy, Parker, Aspen, Cameron, Brooklyn, one great-grandchild, Daegan, one sister-in law, Ann Murph, of McCullough, AL; numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Funeral service will be held Monday, April 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC. with Rev. Don Parker officiating.
Burial will follow at McCullough Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC.
Pallbearers will be Parker Reynolds, Cameron Reynolds, Daegan Martin, David Murph, Michael Murph, and Jeremy McMath.
Tate High Students Prepare 57,600 Meals For The Needy (With Gallery)
April 2, 2023
Tate High School FFA and volunteers worked Friday to package 57,600 meals for the community through Meals of Hope.
“Food insecurity is real within Escambia County,” said Austin Courson, agricultural educator and FFA advisor. “It’s important to FFA and other local organizations to partner together and help fight food insecurity for many within the Pensacola region. This gives our students hands-on experience while encouraging them to work together to meet the needs of our community.”
They exceeded their goal of feeding 55,000 with the Meals of Hope project by packaging these meals in under three hours.
All the packaged meals will be distributed to families in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Sponsors include the Florida Farm Bureau, Feeding the Gulf Coast, Big John’s Heating and Air, The Mathes Group, and Pensacola Energy.
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Volunteers included current students in Tate’s FFA, softball, baseball, football, Early Childhood Academy and Tate FFA Alumni.
Meals of Hope is a nonprofit organization that is committed to bringing people together to fight the hunger epidemic.
Pictured: Tate High School students and volunteers prepared 57,600 meals for the community through the Males of Hope program on Friday. Photos by Erica Langton and Avery Kreiser/Tate High School Yearbook for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Honors Kara Santorelli As Prom Queen, With Mural On Graffiti Bridge
April 2, 2023
Northview High School named Kara Santorelli as prom queen Saturday night.
The 18-year senior died in a collision with a wrong-way driver early the morning of March 17 on Highway 29 just south of Quintette Road.
Students honored her by naming her prom queen, dedicating the prom to her, and with a mural on Graffiti Bridge.
“Kara. Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not.”
Pensacola’s Graffiti Bridge was painted Saturday in remembrance of Santorelli. T
Also Saturday night, senior Rustin Pope was named prom king.
Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Chance Of Rain Sunday Night And Monday
April 2, 2023
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Century Special Election Results Certified; Swearing In On Good Friday
April 2, 2023
The results have been officially certified for last Tuesday’s Century special election for two council seats, and the new members will be sworn in on Good Friday, April 7.
Good Friday is a holiday. The Century Town Hall will be closed, but will open for a 6 p.m. Friday for a swearing in ceremony. The town charter requires that council members be sworn in 10 days following a special election.
The Escambia County Canvassing Board met late last week to certify the results. There were no changes in the vote totals we first reported.
In January, Shelisa McCall and Alicia Johnson were appointed to the council after no one ran for two seats during the 2022 election. Both won during the special election by about a two to one margin.
Century Town Council Seat 3
- Shelisa McCall – 89 votes (66.92%)
- Evelyn Webber – 44 votes (33.08%)
Century Town Council Seat 4
- Eddie Hammond – 43 votes (32.58%)
- Alicia Johnson – 89 votes (67.42%)
Turnout was just 14.06% (136) of the 967 eligible registered voters cast a vote. There were 32 votes cast by mail and 104 in person at Century Town Hall.