Flomaton FFA String Band, Floriculture Teams Place At Districts
April 21, 2014
The Flomaton High School FFA recently competed at a district competition in Enterprise, AL.
The Flomaton FFA string band placed fourth; members were Nik Shivers, Stone Lehmann, Jose Escobedo, and Logan Hendricks. The Floriculture team placed third and will compete at the state competition. Members of the Flomaton Floriculture team were Haley White, Kristin Fillmore, Toni Simmons and Tiffany Hardy.
Pictured top: (L-R) String band members Nik Shivers, Stone Lehmann, Jose Escobedo, and Logan Hendricks; Floriculture team members Haley White, Kristin Fillmore, Toni Simmons and Tiffany Hardy. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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Photos: Our Easter Egg Find
April 21, 2014
While hiding Easter eggs of the plastic variety around NorthEscambia.com Sunday, we made an Easter egg discovery. We found three mockingbird eggs in a nest nestled deep within the fronds of a sago palm. Hopefully, we’ll share baby bird pictures within a couple of weeks. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Suns Hand Wahoos Fifth Straight Loss
April 21, 2014
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos rallied back from three runs down to tie the game at four in the top of the ninth Sunday afternoon at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, only to have the Suns respond with the game-winning run in the bottom of the inning. The Wahoos have now dropped five straight. Rich Poythress singled home J.T. Realmuto from third with two outs in the ninth handing the Suns the 5-4 win. His game-winning hit marked the second day in a row Poythress has delivered a big hit against the Wahoos. He delivered a three-run home run on Saturday night.
Travis Mattair came up with a clutch two-out two-strike two-run double down the left field line to pull the Blue Wahoos within one in the top of the ninth. A batter later, Juan Duran’s infield single scored Yorman Rodriguez from third to even the game.
The Suns were in control early with three runs over the first five innings behind Marlins No. 1 prospect Andrew Heaney. Pensacola got to him for a run in the third when Rey Navarro singled home Brodie Greene, but the lefty retired the final 13 batters he faced. He was finished after 7.0 innings allowing just the 1R/ER while matching his career high with nine strikeouts.
Daniel Corcino started strong for Pensacola striking out the side in order to open the game. He then labored through his 4.2 innings. He walked and struck out five and surrendered 3R/ER on five hits. Drew Hayes took the loss allowing 2R/ER over 1.2 innings despite three strikeouts. Though he only faced and retired one batter in the top of the ninth, Greg Nappo earned the win for Jacksonville. The three game-tying runs were charged to Suns closer Nick Wittgren. He gave up 3R/ER on five hits in just 0.2 innings.
Navarro and Rodriguez led the Wahoos offensively with two-hit games in the losing effort.
Pensacola will look to get back in the win column on Monday with RHP Robert Stephenson (1-1, 5.56) on the mound against Suns RHP Angel Sanchez (0-3, 4.20). First pitch is set for 6:05 p.m. CT from the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
Extension Service To Present ‘Tomatoes At Twilight’
April 21, 2014
Escambia County Extension, Santa Rosa County Extension and the University of Florida/IFAS Extension will present the “Tomatoes at Twilight” workshop next week.
The event is a workshop for farmers interested in learning about small farm tomato production. This hands-on workshop is scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at Santa Rosa Extension, 4253 Extension Road, Highway 182 in Jay from 4-6 p.m.
Discussion topics will include:
- General tomato production
- High tunnel tomato production
- Heirloom tomatoes
- Water and nutrient management
- Disease Control
Registration for the workshop is $10 per person. To register visit twilight-tomatoes.eventbrit.com.
For more information, contact Libbie Johnson, Escambia County Extension at (850) 475-5230 or email libbiej@ufl.edu.
Missing Escambia County Man Found Safe
April 20, 2014
An missing Escambia County man for which a Florida Silver Alert had been issued has found.
Gary Nickerson, 67,was located safe Sunday evening, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. He had been reported missing earlier after he was last seen in the 3100 block of Rothschild Drive off Scenic Highway on Saturday.
Faithful Celebrate Resurrection At Easter Services
April 20, 2014
Easter morning sunrise services and special church services were held at many locations across the area Sunday morning.
One of the largest sunrise services in North Escambia was held in Molino as several churches came together for a community Easter morning sunrise service at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, celebrating with music and a message.
Other sunrise services were held in Century, Atmore,Walnut Hill, Flomaton, Gonzalez and Cantonment. And thousands attended a Marcus Pointe Baptist Church Son-Rise Service held at the Blue Wahoos Stadium downtown.
The sunrise services celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, an important event to the faithful. According to the Bible:
Matthew 28:1-20
Resurrection Morning
1 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to view the tomb. 2 Suddenly there was a violent earthquake, because an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and approached [the tomb]. He rolled back the stone and was sitting on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his robe was as white as snow. 4 The guards were so shaken from fear of him that they became like dead men. 5
But the angel told the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here! For He has been resurrected, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead. In fact, He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see Him there.’ Listen, I have told you.”
8 So, departing quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell His disciples the news. 9 Just then Jesus met them and said, “Good morning!” They came up, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him. 10 Then Jesus told them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see Me there.”
The Soldiers Are Bribed to Lie
11 As they were on their way, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. 12 After the priests had assembled with the elders and agreed on a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money 13 and told them, “Say this, ‘His disciples came during the night and stole Him while we were sleeping.’ 14 If this reaches the governor’s ears, we will deal with him and keep you out of trouble.” 15 So they took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been spread among Jewish people to this day.
The Great Commission
16 The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
from the Holman Christian Standard Bible
Pictured top and below: A morning “Sonrise Service” at Pensacola’s Maritime Stadium Sunday (Courtesy photos, inc. Marcus Pointe Baptist Church). Pictured inset: The sign at Poplar Dell Baptist Church sums up the Easter story in simple terms. NorthEscambia.com photo, clicik to enlarge.
Three Injured In Two Wrecks; One Cuts Cable, TV, Phone For Some Molino Residents
April 20, 2014
At least three people were injured in two Saturday night traffic crashes, including one that took out phone, internet and cable for numerous Molino residents.
The first accident occurred about 8:40 in the 6200 block of North Highway 95A, near Molino Road. A driver lost control and struck equipment belonging to Bright House Networks, knocking out services for an unknown number of Molino residents. The vehicle also struck a fence. The driver was transported by ambulance to a Pensacola hospital with injuries that were not considered severe.
The second accident happened on Muscogee Road near South County Road 97 about 9:40 p.m. At least two people were transported by ambulance to area hospitals. There injuries were not considered life threatening.
Both accidents remain under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further details have not been released.
Pictured: Two people were injured in this two vehicle accident Saturday night on Muscogee Road. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
FWC Law Enforcement Report
April 20, 2014
Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the weekend ending April 10:
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
Officer Pettey was patrolling along the Perdido River inspecting fishermen. While checking a subject bream fishing along the river, Officer Pettey asked the man how many fish he had. The subject appeared to be over the bag limit. He commented he didn’t know because he wasn’t counting. Officer Pettey counted 55 bream. Officer Pettey issued the subject a notice to appear citation for over the bag limit of bream.
Officer Manning received information that two individuals were attempting to sell sheepshead (fish) without the proper license. Officer Manning contacted the FWC Investigations Section for assistance with purchasing the fish. Two individuals sold eight sheepshead to an investigator. Officer Manning issued the individuals citations for the violations.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Officer Arnette responded from his residence to a search and rescue call after receiving information of some overdue boaters. He arrived on scene a short time later in the area of the Blackwater River where the subjects were supposed to be. After searching the area, he later located five subjects stranded on a sandbar. The subjects were wet and cold and all were safely returned to their vehicle.
Officer Lewis was patrolling near the Blackwater State Park when he observed a parked vehicle near a camping area. He recognized that it belonged to a man who had been camping there for longer than the allotted time. He also observed another vehicle parked near it that belonged to a woman who had a protection order against the man. He located the man’s camp and observed the man and woman together on the other side of the river, in violation of the protection order. He contacted the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office for assistance. Officers Johnson and Hutchinson went to the scene to assist with a small vessel. The man was arrested by the responding deputy. The officers assisted the woman in removing the camp and transporting her belongings across the river to her vehicle. Shortly afterward, Officer Hutchinson was leaving the area and observed a woman flagging him down on Highway 90 just west of Harold. As he slowed to stop, he observed a badly burned man with a sheet wrapped around him. He called for EMS and examined the man’s burns. The skin was hanging from his legs and it appeared to be a chemical burn. After EMS arrived on scene and transported the man, Officer Hutchinson questioned the woman about how the man was burnt. He was originally told that the man was working under a truck and smoking a cigarette when some gasoline ignited. When he asked to see the scene, the woman was evasive and deceptive. Officer Hutchinson determined that the man had been taken to his mother’s home just before being transported to the highway intersection. After speaking with the mother, he learned that a friend had dropped him off there. He went to the friend’s residence and observed a fire burning in the backyard. He called the fire department and Sheriff’s Office for assistance. Upon their arrival, they discovered a meth lab and the scene where the man had been burnt. A woman at the residence was immediately arrested for possession of methamphetamine. The lab was turned over to the sheriff’s office for investigation.
This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week;however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement.
Photos; Egg Hunting With The Camp Fire Kids
April 20, 2014
The children of the Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center had a couple of big Easter egg hunts last week. The first was at the Century Center. For the second, the children walked over to the neighboring Century Care Center to hunts eggs with the residents. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jacksonville Sunds Burn Wahoos 9-4 In Series Opener
April 20, 2014
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos battled back from four runs down to tie the series opener with the Jacksonville Suns in the sixth inning on Saturday night, but the Suns countered with a five-run rally to put away Pensacola 9-4 at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville.
With Pensacola trailing 4-1 in the top of the sixth, Sean Black singled in his first professional at bat to extend the inning for Juan Duran. He proceeded to blast his second homer of the season, a three-run shot to tie the game at four. The Suns answered with five runs in the bottom of the inning against Wahoos relievers Black and Fabian Williamson. The Suns used four hits, three were doubles, and two walks to build the rally.
Brodie Greene broke out of his drought with a two-hit game including a double and a run scored. Yorman Rodriguez (3-for-4, RBI, R) and Duran (3-for-4, R, HR, 3 RBI) led the way offensively for the Wahoos.
Daniel Renken got the start for Pensacola and went 3.0 innings allowing 4R/3ER on six hits with three strikeouts. Black took the loss after allowing 3 R/ER over 2.1 innings. Suns starter Anthony DeSclafani earned his third win of the year with 6.0 innings of work. He allowed eight hits, a walk and 4R/ER with six punchouts.
The Blue Wahoos will look to snap their four-game skid on Easter Sunday with RHP Daniel Corcino (1-2, 3.92) going against LHP Andrew Heaney (2-0, 1.56). First pitch is set for 2:05 CT from the Baseball Grounds.
by Tommy Thrall