Jay Little Miss Relay Pageant Set
February 25, 2010
The Jay Hospital Relay for Life team is sponsoring the Little Miss Relay pageant March 6 at Jay High School.
The pageant will have six age divisions from age 0 to 12. The entry deadline for contestants in March 1. For more details and contact information, click here.
Little Miss Relay pageant will be at 2 p.m. on March 6 at Jay High School. Admission is $4 for everyone except contestants and children under 5. All proceeds benefit the Jay Hospital Relay for Life team.
Boom Again? Residents Report Boom Or Explosion For Second Day
February 24, 2010
A “boom” or explosion was felt or heard across a portion of Escambia County from Walnut Hill to Pensacola again Wednesday afternoon, the second afternoon in the row.
There were no reports of explosions or other situations that would have caused the rattle. Real-time earthquake data from the U.S. Geological Survey did not show any seismic activity in our area.
So far, the Air Force and Navy still say they did not create the boom.
Several 911 callers in the Pensacola area reported large explosions Wednesday afternoon.
Mistaken ID: Man, Neighbor Chase Down, Shoot At PNJ Delivery Men
February 24, 2010
An Escambia man and his neighbor ended up chasing down and shooting at three newspaper delivery men this morning thinking they were actually burglars.
Sgt. Ted Roy, spokesperson for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, describes what happened:
“At approximately 3:45 a.m., Escambia Deputies responded to a shots fired disturbance in the 5500 block of Turkey Rd. While en route information was being received that a white vehicle was being chased by a pick up truck and an SUV. When deputies arrived they observed three vehicles running in an open field. Deputies secured the vehicles and then observed several people within the field.
“All parties were secured and the following information obtained from the resident at the Turkey Road address: Douglas Weinberg stated that his wife woke him and stated that she observed someone inside the back yard creeping along the fence. Weinberg stated he armed himself with his black semi-automatic handgun and
exited his residence to see a white colored vehicle exit a side street one house from his. Weinberg stated his neighbors began exiting their residences due to the commotion.
“Weinberg’s neighbor, Jerry Stefani exited his residence with a revolver firearm and observed Weinberg yelling at a white vehicle. Stefani entered his pick up truck, picked up Weinberg and began chasing the white car. Another neighbor had entered his vehicle and tried to follow Weinberg and Stefani.
“Weinberg and Stefani pursued the white car, occupied by three people into an open field on Turkey Rd. The three occupants, later identified Dylan Duffewn (19), David Crittenden (32), and Daniel Hayes (22) got the car stuck in the mud in the open field and fled on foot due to Weinberg and Stefani being armed. Weinberg and Stefani then fired several rounds at the three fleeing occupants and into the air in an attempt to stop them from running into the woods. Victim/Duffewn stopped and laid down out of fear of being shot and the other two continued into the woods. Investigation revealed that Weinberg and Stefani had exited their residences with the above described handguns.
“The three occupants of the white vehicle were actually delivering newspapers for the Pensacola News Journal and were not involved in the attempted burglary at the Weinberg residence and fled only because they observed the two homeowners armed with guns and believed they were about to become the victims of a robbery.
“The actual burglars were not apprehended and left the area in the confusion. The Sheriff’s Office is investigating that case and has developed suspect information.
“Warrant Affidavits have been sent off for judicial review charging both Weinberg and Stefani with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill.”
Molino Man, 36, Jailed For Fathering Child With Girlfriend, 16
February 24, 2010
A Molino man is jailed on sex offense charges after allegedly fathering a child with a 16-year old.
Archie Eley Brooks, 36, of Pine Circle, Molino, is charged with sexual assault, unlawful sexual act with certain minors — a second degree felony. Tuesday, his bond was set at $100,000.
In early January of this year, the female victim, now 18, told Escambia County Sheriff’s Office investigators that in 2008, at age 16, she had a consensual sexual relationship with Brooks, then 34. The victim said that during their relationship, she became pregnant by Brooks and gave birth to her baby in February, 2009.
In a February 2, 2010, interview, the victim told investigators that “the relationship started when suspect Brooks moved in with her family and the two shared a room” at her family’s home on Pine Circle Drive in Molino. The victim “stated that Brooks knew she was 16 at the time they began their sexual relationship,” according to the sheriff’s office report.
On February 10, Brooks told investigators that he had a sexual relationship with the victim in which she became pregnant, according to the incident report, and that he knew the victim was 16 at the time. Brooks told deputies that the relationship lasted about two years until it ended on the victim’s 18th birthday.
Northview Celebrates National FFA Week
February 24, 2010
FFA members at Northview High School are celebrating National FFA Week with a variety of events.
Tuesday, the FFA officers and members prepared a homestyle breakfast for teachers, staff and invited guests that support the FFA program. On Monday, students prepared refreshments for bus drivers.
For a photo gallery from both events, click here.
Here is a look at the complete week of activities for National FFA Week at Northview High School:
Monday: Bus Driver Refreshment/ FFA T-Shirts
FFA members prepared refreshments for all bus drivers to give to them in the morning as they arrived at school. FFA t-shirts were provided to members.
Chairmen: Devin Bell and Shelby Lewis
Tuesday: Teacher Breakfast / Ag Jeopardy
All teachers, staff and invited guests were invited to eat a home cooked breakfast before school started that was prepared by FFA officers and members. All agricultural classes participated in the Ag jeopardy program, which questioned members about FFA facts and useful agriculture information. State FFA Secretary, Austin Courson was present during the day.
Chairmen: Lydia Weaver and Heather Kite
Wednesday: Coke Float Day / Officer Workshop
Members are invited to have a coke float in the Agriculture department during the student’s lunch. The FFA officers during Agriscience classes will present a workshop on leadership, getting involved, communication, and teamwork.
Chairmen: Wes Chancery
Thursday: Dirty Truck Contest / “National Teach Ag Day”
All students of Northview High School, FFA members or not, will be allowed to participate in the Dirty Truck Contest. An entry fee will be taken from all students who participate and will be donated to Relay for Life. Mr. Byars will present a lesson entitled “National Teach Ag Day”.
Chairman: Gavin Hinote
Friday: Ag Olympics
All FFA members will participate in outside activities during their Ag class. These events include hay bale relay, wheel barrow race, and heifer tie among other activities. These activities will meet the healthy lifestyles and teamwork goal of the FFA members.
Chairmen: Stephanie Solari and Allie Vidak
Saturday: Ruritan Farm Equipment Auction
FFA members will assist with the Walnut Hill Ruritan Farm Equipment Auction in Walnut Hill on Saturday as a community service project.
Chairman: Micah Byars
Pictured: FFA members serve breakfast Tuesday morning at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century Care Center Named Century’s Business Of The Year
February 24, 2010
Century Care Center has been named as the Business of the Year by the Century Area Chamber of Commerce.
The 88-bed facility is ranked by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as the number one of 69 nursing homes within 100 miles of Century
“We always look for ways to improve the quality of life and the quality of care for the people who live in our community,” said Don Ripley, Century Care Center Administrator. He said CCC works to “provide our treasured Residents with the happiest and best care, both physically and emotionally, for the rest of their lives”.
Pictured top: Last year, Century Care Center opened the Ole Mill Pond, a full stocked fish pond that allows residents the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Sheriff’s Office Seizes Two Neglected Horses
February 24, 2010
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and Escambia County Animal Control have seized two neglected horses in Molino.
The horses were removed from property in the 8100 block of Highway 29, just north of Highway 97, by the Sheriff’s Office livestock officer. According to the sheriff’s office incident report, the owner of the horses is expected to face animal neglect charges.
The owner of the horses told deputies that she was temporarily unemployed and was doing her best to care for the animals with her limited resources.
More Info Released On Century Convenience Store Burglary
February 24, 2010
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has released more information about the weekend burglary of a Century convenience store that we first reported yesterday.
Deputies were dispatched to a reported prowler at Moye’s Stateline Food Mart at 9010 North Century Boulevard just before 3 a.m. Sunday. When deputy James Kelley arrived, he found the front door of the business broken out. About the same time, the sheriff’s office received a call from a resident who lives just to the east of Moye’s — giving her a vantage point over the rear the store.
The resident told dispatchers that she would see two people dressed in black run from behind the store toward the front of the building. She she that she observed a small two door car, possibly silver or blue parking behind a nearby church. The witness told deputies that the two individuals came running around the back of the store again, behind the church and continued on foot east on Zion Street. The witness said the car also traveled east on Zion Street and disappeared from her view.
Deputy Kelley wrote in his report that he observed lottery tickets had been pulled off a roll, and some were still on the floor behind the counter. He also observed that a safe had been broken into. A store employee found a stack of money in front of the store that she believed to be the next day’s till. The cash was returned to the store’s owner.
No arrests have been made in the case at the time. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Big Wins For All Northview Varsity, JV Baseball And Softball Teams
February 24, 2010
Northview 13 Pensacola Christian 1 (Boys)
The Northview Chiefs beat Pensacola Christian 13-1 Tuesday night for a district win.
Northview (4-1, 1-0) scored 13 runs on 9 hits, and committed one error. Northview scored three in the first, three in the second, four in the third, and three in the fourth.
Leading hitters for the Chiefs were Austin Arrington, who was 2 for 4, 2 runs scored, an RBI, and a triple. Dabney Langhorne was 2 for 3, including 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI’s. Dakota Stuckey was 2 for 2, one run scored, 2 RBI’s, and one double. Austin Reid was 1 for 1 with 2 RBI’s. Aaron Chancery scored 2 runs for the Chiefs. Colton Sims was 1 for 1 with a run scored. Tyler Brooks was 1 for 1 with an RBI.
Brad Lowery pitched a five inning no-hitter for Northview. During five innings, Lower gave up one run, no hits, walked two, and struck out 12 hitters.
Northview 10 Pensacola Christian 0 (JV Boys)
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs beat Pensacola Christian 10-0 Tuesday afternoon.
The Chiefs scored three in the first, three in the third, two in the fourth, and two in the fifth to win in five innings at Northview.
Hunter Rigby was 1 for 4 with two runs scored. Ty Randolph had one hit and scored a run. Tyler Hester had one single and two runs scored. Brian Sanders had a single and a run scored. Reid Bell had two hits and scored two runs. Harold Harrison scored a run. Chance Jackson had one hit and scored a run.
Reid Bell was the winning pitcher for the Chiefs. Chance Jackson and Hunter Rigby pitched relief. l. The JV Chiefs are 1-0 on the year.
Northview 16 Escambia County 0 (Girls)
The Northview Lady Chiefs remain undefeated after a 16-0 non-district win over Escambia County High School of Atmore Tuesday
The Chiefs took an early lead 4-0 at the end of the first inning and expanded their margin to 11-0 by the end of the second.
Amber McMillan pitched five for the Chiefs, allowing just one hit and striking out five.
Northview 17 Escambia County 2 (JV Girls)
The junior varsityLady Chiefs beat Escambia County High School of Atmore Tuesday, 17-2.
Taylor Byrd, Tori Reid, Samantha Johnson, and Lauren McCall led the Lady Chiefs on offense. Taylor Byrd picked up the win pitching three innings and striking out five. With the win, the JV Lady Chiefs are 3-0. The next game for the Lady Chiefs is Thursday against Freeport at NHS beginning at 4:00 p.m.
Tate Loses Regional Quarterfinal In Final Seconds
February 24, 2010
Tate High School’s hopes for state basketball championship came to an end with a Niceville layup with less than ten seconds to go in their Tuesday night matchup.
Niceville (26-3) beat the Aggies 62-60 to win the Region 1-5A semifinals. Tate, which won only 10 games combined in 2008 and 2009, finished the season at 20-9.
Tevin Brown 16 led the Aggies against Niceville with 16, while Shermonne Jones had 13. Krys Walden and Dylan Anderson had 11 each. Petey Jones added 8, and Jabril Rashied had one point.