Cost Of Some Hunting, Fishing Permits Headed Up; New Deer Permit Required
June 24, 2010
There will be an increase in the cost of some of Florida’s hunting and saltwater fishing permits, beginning July 1. If sportsmen act now, however, they can beat the price increase.
On July 1, 2010, the cost of a turkey permit will go up from $5 to $10 for Florida residents and from $100 to $125 for nonresidents. In addition, Florida waterfowl permits will increase as well, from $3 to $5.
The cost of two saltwater fishing permits also will go up July 1. The snook permit will increase from $2 to $10, and lobster permits will increase from $2 to $5.
Until July 1, though, sportsmen can buy all of these permits at the current prices, and all permits are valid for one year after the date of purchase.
There also is a new deer permit that will be required whenever hunting deer in Florida, beginning during the upcoming 2010-2011 hunting season. The permit will cost $5 and will not be available for purchase until July 1.
Those with a Sportsman’s License, Gold Sportsman’s License, 64 or Older Sportsman’s License, Military Gold Sportsman’s License, Lifetime Hunting License or Lifetime Sportsman’s License will not need to purchase the new deer permit because it has already been included in each of these licenses, even if they were purchased before July 1.
However, the deer permit is not included with a hunting license, combination hunting/freshwater fishing license, combination hunting/freshwater/saltwater license or a five-year hunting license. Anyone hunting deer with either of these licenses must also buy the $5 deer permit to hunt deer legally.
All permits and related licenses can be purchased at county tax collectors’ offices, retail outlets that sell fishing and hunting supplies, online at www.fl.wildlifelicense.com or by calling toll-free 888-HUNT-FLORIDA (486-8356).
Four Homers Power Pelicans To 12-3 Win
June 24, 2010
The Pensacola Pelicans offense was on fire all night long Wednesday with four home runs to top the Captains 12-3. Javier Brito homered twice and Francisco Leandro and John Alonso each went yard as well.
Shreveport-Bossier scored three times with two outs in the top of the third inning with RBI hits from Jovanny Rosario, Christopher Garcia, and Palmer Karr Jr. to give the Captains a 3-0 lead.
Pensacola (16-22) answered back in the bottom of the third inning when Francisco Leandro ripped a double down the 1st base line bringing in Kyle Brown and Chris Chiarappa to make it a 3-2 contest. With Leandro on second with two men out, John Alonso drove a ball to deep center and over the fence for his fourth home run of the season which gave the Pels a 4-3 lead.
WIth one out and nobody on in the bottom of the fifth inning, Javier Brito belted a middle in fastball to deep left center for his sixth home run of the season extending the lead for the Pelicans to 5-3.
The Pelicans scored three times in the bottom of the sixth inning with RBI’s from Chiarappa, Leandro, and Antoin Gray to extend the lead to 8-3.
Pensacola added to their lead in the bottom of the eighth inning when Francisco Leandro hit a two run home run to right field for his third home run of the year and finished the night with five RBI’s on the night. Pelicans led 10-3 when Gray singled and Javier Brito then followed with a bomb to left field that left the ballpark for his second home run of the game to give the Pels a 12-3.
David Nathanson (2-3) was briliant through seven innings as he gave up three runs off ten hits.
Justin Young (3-3) takes the loss as he gave up eight runs off eleven hits through five and third innings pitched.
NWE To Host Two Tournaments At Bradberry Park
June 23, 2010
Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill will be home to two Little League tournaments in the coming weeks.
Officials with Northwest Little League have announced that they will host the Florida District 1 All Star Tournament for 11-12 year old girls softball beginning this Saturday, June 26 and the District 1 All Star Tournament for 13-14 year old boys baseball beginning Saturday, July 10.
The public is invited to attend the games, and concessions will be available. We will publish the brackets and game times when they become available here on NorthEscambia.com.
Captains Clip Pelicans 8-5
June 23, 2010
The Shreveport-Bossier Captains (24-13) won their ninth straight contest Tuesday night as they top the Pelicans (15-22) 8-5.
Shreveport-Bossier Captains struck for four runs in the top of the first inning with RBI’s from Andres Rodriguez, Brian Frichter, and Uriak Marquez. Dane Devalk threw a wild pitch in the inning which resulted in a run as well. Captains led 4-0 after a half inning played.
Pensacola cut that lead in half by scoring a run on a throwing error from pitcher Codey Kelley resulting in the first run for the Pelicans and making it 4-1. Kyle Brown then singled to left field to bring in Chase Porch and make it a 4-2 contest.
With the score 5-2 in the bottom of the sixth, Chase Porch lit up the bench and crowd with a towering three run homerun well over the left field fence to tie the game all of a suddenly at 5. It was the second homerun in as many games for Porch.
Shreveport-Bossier didn’t waste any time regaining the lead in the top of the seventh inning when Uriak hit a two-run double deep into right center to bring in Andres Rodriguez and Brian Frichter to make it a 7-5 lead for the Captains.
The Captains added an insurance run in the ninth inning by getting a fourth RBI from Uriak Marquez to make it an 8-5 ballgame.
Marcus Salmon (1-0) gets the win as he pitched the sixth inning.
Hector Carrasco pitches a perfect ninth inning for his fifth save in as many chances.
Seth Overbey (0-1) takes the loss as he tossed two innings and gave up two earned runs off three hits in his Pelicans debut.
Former Century Resident Buck Showalter Could Manage The Orioles
June 22, 2010
Former Century resident Buck Showalter may be in the running for the manager’s job for the Baltimore Orioles.
Showalter, who is currently an analyst for ESPN, will meet with Orioles about the job on Wednesday, according to The Baltimore Sun. The Orioles dismissed Dave Trebley as their manager back on June 4; they are expected to announce their new manager by the All-Star break.
Showalter, who now lives in Dallas, had three different managerial stints in the majors with the New York Yankees, the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Texas Rangers. Showalter first managed the Yankees from 1992-1995 for 581 games posting a 313-268 record finishing 45 games over .500 with a .539 win/loss percentage. He was voted 1994 AL Manager of the Year after the Yankees finished first in the AL East going 70-43. Unfortunately, there would be no post-season in 1994 due to the strike. He made it to his first post-season appearance in 1995, losing the divisional series 3-2 to the Seattle Mariners.
He moved on to the Arizona Diamondbacks where he managed 486 games from 1998-2000 with a 250-236 record. His best season with the Diamondbacks came in 1999 when they finished first in the NL West going 100-62 and eventually losing in the divisional series 3-1 to the NY Mets. Showalter took over as Texas Rangers skipper in 2003-2006 posting a 319-329 record in 648 games. He was selected 2004 AL Manager of the Year with the Texas Rangers going 89-73 with a .549 win/loss percentage.
His father was a high school coach and principal, moving to Century in the late 1950’s. Showalter played Little League ball in Century in a thriving program. Century’s modern day Showalter Park is named after him.
Molino’s Parker Dominates Pro Kart Tour Races
June 22, 2010
A Molino teen picked up a couple of big kart racing wins this past weekend, dominating the Maxxix Pro Kart Tour at Beaver Creek Speedway in Toney, Ala.
Jarrett Parker, an incoming sophomore at Northview High School, won pole positions and three events in the Junior Gold Division.
Parker’s #46 Todd Miller-powered Icon kart dominated the Junior Gold division leading every lap of Gold Lite and Gold Heavy classes. In the Pro Gold race it was a duel to the end between three drivers from different states, and Parker triumphed with the win. Parker’s MB Motorsports teammate, Dee Pascal from Hawkinsville Ga., won four poles and four races in the adult division.
The Molino teen will next be off to a race in Mississippi. He is leading the points chase in the Junior Gold FH in Mississippi, and he is also in first place in the points chase in Alabama’s Senior Heavy class.
Parker, who has been kart racing since 2003, is the son of Scott and Tammy Parker of Molino.
Turn4LIVEProductions will stream a show from this weekend’s race beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday on turn4liveproductions.com.
Pictured top: Molino kart racer Jarrett Parker at the Maxxix Pro Kart Tour this past weekend. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pelicans Go 5-4 On 9 Game Road Trip
June 21, 2010
The Cats (15-20) jump on Bryan Rembisz early in the game and end up topping the Pensacola Pelicans (15-20) 6-2 on Sunday.
Fort Worth got on the board first in the second inning when Cory Morales and Nick McCoola hit back to back RBI singles to make it a 2-0 lead for the Cats.
Pensacola would strike in the fourth inning when Alonso hit a sacrifice fly to right to score Antoin Gray and make it a 2-1 lead for Fort Worth.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, the Cats opened up their lead when Cory Morales lined a three run homerun just over the left field to give Fort Worth a 5-1 advantage.
With the score 5-2 in the bottom of eighth inning, John Allen added an RBI single to extend the lead to 6-2.
Joel Kirsten (2-3) gets the win as he goes six innings and gives up only two runs off eight hits on the day.
Bryan Rembisz (0-2) takes the loss as he gives five runs off ten hits while striking out five batters.
The Pelicans will begin a six game homestand against the Shreveport Bossier Captains with first pitch at 6:45 p.m. Monday.
Tri-County Falls To Niceville
June 19, 2010
Tri-County held a 3-2 lead over Niceville-National in the sixth inning in their recent All-Star tournament game in Chumuckla, but they were unable to hold on for the win. Niceville-National came back for an 8-3 win in the Florida District 1 Little League game.
Members of the Tri-County team are Trevor Flower, Haley Watson, Slater Nash, Nathan Archer, Blayne Miller, Seth Killam, Zac Blackmon, Avarie Jackson, and Tanner Macks.
Submitted photos by Tiana Ivey for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cats Scratch The Pelicans
June 19, 2010
A good old fashion pitching duel ended in a 4-0 win for the Fort Worth Cats (14-19) over the Pensacola Pelicans (14-19) Friday night.
It was a scoreless pitcher’s duel until the fifth inning when the Cats got on the board first. Stantrel Smith would bloop in a double to right center scoring Kelley Gulledge and Rob Ruencenco to make it a 2-0 lead for Fort Worth.
Fort Worth added to the lead in the eighth when Jeremy Sauceda lined a double into deep right center to bring in Nick McCoola and Brian Fryer to open the lead for the Cats at 4-0.
The Pelicans offense struggled all night long as they only mustered four hits off Cats pitching. Pensacola also hit into three double plays in the game which deflated possible rallies for the squad.
Tim Bittner (2-5) gets the win as he pitches five shutout innings giving up only one hit on the night.
David Nathanson (1-3) takes the loss despite pitching a complete game going eight innings giving up four runs-three earned while striking out eight batters.
ECUA Golf Tourney Raises $28,000 For Children’s Hospital
June 18, 2010
Emerald Coast Utility Authority employees raised $28,000 for Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital.
ECUA Employee’s Golf Tournament organizers and Diamond Sponsor Gilbert Pump & Mechanical, presented a check for $28,000 recently to Dr. Henry E. Roberts, president of the Sacred Heart Foundation. The donation was the result of the 2010 tournament held at the Marcus Pointe Golf Course in April.
“Over the past 12 years, the ECUA Employees Golf Tournament has contributed over $108,000 in the hospital’s ministry with children,” said Dr. Roberts.
According to the ECUA Employees’ Golf Tournament event organizers Bill Ellis, Doug Gibson, Ron Doolittle, Tammy Clemmons, and Timothy Colley, “Over the past 12 years we’ve made the employees’ event a top priority. The money generated will contribute to the building and construction of the Children’s Garden and Playroom Renovation project to be located within the Purple Heart Kids’ Gang unit at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. In 2010, we pledged to exceed $100,000 in total contributions, and we surpassed that goal.”
“The tournament is successful because of the financial support we receive from sponsors such as Gilbert Pump & Mechanical, our 2010 Diamond Sponsor, and the other 132 participants. We’re dedicated to continuing this tradition and look forward to many more successful events,” said Ellis.
The ECUA Employees’ Golf Tournament contributions to Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital have helped to make it a state of the art facility. It is Northwest Florida’s only Level III intensive care nursery, serving 14 counties throughout the region.
(Golf tournament winners are listed below their pictures at the bottom of this story.)
Pictured top: $28,000 in proceeds from the ECUA Employee’s Golf Tournament is presented to Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Pictured are: (front, L-R) Brian Widman, Danny Gilbert, Doug Gibson, Cathy Laird, Dr. Henry Roberts, (back, L-R) Timothy Colley, Bill Ellis, Ron Doolittle. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
First place: Camp Dresser McKee — (L-R) Wes Malone, William Blocker, Casey Smith, Robert Hyman.
Second place: South Baldwin Plumbing — (L-R) Lain B. Cheney, Shain Cheney, Robert Barnes, Brian Alberson.
Third place: Baskerville Donovan, Inc. — (L-R) Jim Waite, Claude Duvall,Larry Goodwin.