Sandra McMurray Jackson Named To BRACE Board
April 5, 2012
Sandra McMurray Jackson of Century has been appointed to the board of directors of BRACE , the Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies.
Jackson, a member of the Century Town Council, recently became a member of the Century CERT (Community Emergency Response Team), which is coordinated by BRACE.
Jackson is a 1977 graduate of Century High School and attended Jefferson Davis Community College in Brewton. She is an active member of First Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church. She retired after 20 years as a corrections officer with the Florida Department of Corrections. She currently owns Jackson-McMurray Funeral Services in Century.
A Century native, Jackson is the daughter of the late James and Marie McMurray. She was married to the late Rev. Dr. G. Jackson and has two children, Ketric Washington and Demetric Washington.
Pictured top Sandra McMurray Jackson (left) and another CERT volunteer held a disaster “victim” during a disaster drill last October in Century. Pictured inset: Sandra McMurray Jackson at a recent Century Town Council meeting. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Middle Schoolers Compete In Math Tourney
April 1, 2012
About 200 middle school students from four counties took part in the Pensacola Invitational Middle School Math Competition Saturday at Pensacola High School.
From North Escambia, both Ernest Ward and Ransom Middle schools took part in the four-hour competition sponsored by the Math Honor Society of Pensacola High School’s International Baccalaureate program.
Pictured top: The Ernest Ward Middle School Algebra Team (L-R) Haley Brown, Deedee Mitchell, Bethany Reynolds and Abbie Johnson. Pictured below: Algebra I honorable mention award winners in the Pensacola Invitational Middle School Math Competition Saturday at Pensacola High School. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Let The Music Play: Northview Holds 10 Hour Music Marathon
April 1, 2012
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The Northview High School Band and Fine Arts music programs held a 10-hour music marathon on Saturday.
For 10 straight hours there was some type of music taking place during the event. Students were sponsored by the hour, as a Fine Arts Department’s fund raiser for a spring trip to Atlanta.
“We used part of the time for rehearsal and part of the time for fun music activities and games,” program director Elaine Holk said.
Pictured: A small portion of the 10-hour music marathon at Northview High School on Saturday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Food For America Introduces Hundreds Of Students To Agriculture
March 31, 2012
From Pensacola Beach, Atmore, Jay, Bratt and surrounding areas, about 600 elementary school students attended the 17th annual Food for America program Friday morning at Northview High School.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
The program, sponsored the National FFA Organization and conducted by the Northview FFA, gave the students a chance to learn about agriculture firsthand as they got up close and personal with farm animals, farm equipment and more. The students even had the opportunity to make their own butter and enjoy it on crackers.
Northview’s FFA has been recognized throughout the state for the innovative agricultural education program.
The day was dedicated in memory of teacher and Northview FFA Advisor Tommy Weaver, who passed away recently.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
Pictured: Northview High School FFA’s Food for America program Friday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Great For The Kids: Free Open House At Turtle Point
March 30, 2012
There will be an open house Saturday at the Turtle Point Science Center in Flomaton.
The “Spring Fling” will feature Steve Trash, Reno’s Reptiles, and Raptor Trek from the Coosa River Science School. Six live birds of prey will be at Turtle Point on Saturday, with the opportunity to see hawks, owls, falcons and an American bald eagle up close and personal.
The event is free to the public from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Lunch and drinks will be available from the Flomaton High School Band Boosters.
The 3,000 square foot Turtle Point offers a touch tank for children and other hands-on exhibits. It boasts an extensive collection of wildlife specimens including many Alabama birds, nests, and eggs; a butterfly and living bee exhibit; live alligators, turtles, snakes, amphibians, and fish of the East Gulf Coastal Plain geophysical region. Also, plant lovers will find six teaching gardens and a wetland nature trail.
Bird watchers are encouraged to hike the nature trail boardwalk and enjoy the red-tailed hawk, great blue heron, great egret, pileated woodpecker, red-headed woodpecker, yellow-shafted flicker, yellow bellied sap sucker, eastern bluebird, wren, killdeer, green heron, barred owl, screech owl, and many other native birds and wildlife.
Turtle Point’s goal is to provide hands-on environmental education to students and adults in the South Alabama and Northwest Florida. Turtle Point is located at 20959 Highway 31 in Flomaton, near Hurricane Park and Flomaton High School. For more information, call (251) 296-3401.
Saturday’s schedule of events is as follows:
- 9:15 — Raptor Trek, live birds of prey
- 10:15 — Steve Trash, environmental magician
- 11:15 — Reno’s Reptiles, exotic reptile show
- 12:15 — Raptor Trek, live birds of prey
- 1:15 — Reno’s Reptiles, exotic reptile show
- 2:15 — Steve Trash, environmental mag
Pictured: The Turtle Point Science Center in Flomaton. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: 21st Annual Century Sawmill Pageant Winners
March 30, 2012
The 21st Annual Century Sawmill Pageant was held recently in Century.
The event included pageants for numerous age groups for beauty, casual wear, and most photogenic. A record number of participants and crowds made it the Century Lions Club’s most successful fund raiser yet.
“The funds are used to assist children with the purchase of eye glasses and vision appointments,” said Don Sales, club secretary. “We organize and host this pageant with those kids in mind.”
Winners for each age category are detailed under each photograph below:
Miss (age 13+) Winners: (L-R) 3rd Runner Up: Paige Smith; 2nd Runner Up: Sidnie McMorris; Queen/Casual Wear Winner: Alayna Nicole Gordon; 1st Runner Up/Photogenic: Mallory Merchant; Miss Congeniality Runner Up: Brooklyn Shae Dortch.
Pre-Teen Winners (age 10-12): (L-R) 1st Runner Up: Joy Elizabeth Flanders; Queen: Kassidy Lynne Adams; 2nd Runner Up/Photogenic: Tori Knapp; 3rd Runner Up/Casual Wear Winner: Brittanie Grace Johnson.
Junior Miss (age 8-9): (L-R) 3rd Runner Up/Casual Wear Winner: Sierra Madison Hutto; 1st Runner Up: Savannah Mercedes Blackburn; Queen: Maegan Mallett; 2nd Runner Up: Caroline Elizabeth Harp; and Photogenic: Sunny Alexis Maher.
Young Miss Winners (age 6-7): (L-R) 1st Runner Up-Laiken Marie King; Queen/Casual Wear Winner: Nevaeh Skye Brown; 2nd Runner Up/Photogenic: Emma Breanna Barrow; and 3rd Runner Up: Aleigh Thornton.
Little Miss (age 4-5): (L-R) Photogenic: Ji Ji Morrow; 2nd Runner Up: Morgan Hicks; Queen: Zakyla Tamia Smith; 1st Runner Up: Jordon Elizabeth Sanders;
3rd Runner Up: Cadee M’lynn Carroll.
Toddler Miss (age 2-3): (L-R) 2nd Runner Up: Lanie Kate Stephens; 3rd Runner Up/Miss Congeniality: Emilee Grace Braswell; Queen/Casual Wear Winner: Kailee Herndon; 1st Runner Up: Jamie Michelle Roberts and Photogenic: Katie Gatewood.
Baby Miss (age 12-23 months): (L-R, bottom row) 2nd Runner Up: Madelyn Grace Calloway; Queen/Casual Wear Winner: Braylynn Presley Turner; 1st Runner Up: Kiley Webb; (back row) Photogenic: Kaydence Makenzie Hadley; and 3rd Runner Up: Brailee Erin Hobbs.
Tiny Baby Miss (age 0-11 months): (L-R, bottom row) 3rd place-Adahline Grayce Burks; Queen/Photogenic/Casual Wear Winner: Mckenzie Brooke Griffis; 1st Runner Up: Brooklynnn Grace Higdon; (back row) 2nd Runner Up: Mackenzie Tagudor.
Other winners: (L-R) Overall Queen 6 & Up: Brittanie Grace Johnson; Little Miss Casual Wear Winner: Aliyah Lynn Neal; Overall Queen 0-5 Years: Kailee Herndon; Little Mr. King: Brody Turk.
Photos by Fischer for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
New Playground Installed At Hurricane Park
March 28, 2012
A new playground has been installed at Hurricane Park in Flomaton. The park is located on Highway 31 across from Flomaton High School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Blue Angels Begin Free Practice Shows
March 28, 2012
The Blue Angels performed before a crowd of thousands Tuesday morning at Pensacola Naval Air Station during their first public practice of the year.
The Blue Angels conduct regular practice demonstrations at 8:30 a.m. on most Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Following most Wednesday shows, the team signs autographs and meets fans inside the National Naval Aviation Museum.
Museum entrance and the Blue Angels practice shows are free. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early due to heavy traffic.
For a complete practice Blue Angels show schedule, click here.
Pictured top: The Blue Angels perform. Pictured inset: Blue Angels pilots make eye contact during a maneuver. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Farmer’s Market Seeking Vendors
March 27, 2012
The Market at St. Monica’s is now accepting applications from vendors for another season.
The market will be held on the first and third Saturday of each month, May through October, at Saint Monica’s Episcopal Church at 699 South Hwy 95A in Cantonment.
Any vendor wishing to sell produce, plants, crafts or other items may obtain market rules and an application at www.st-monicas.org/market.html or by calling the church office at (850) 937-0001. The normal vendor fee is a cash or food donation to the Manna Food Pantry.
The all-volunteer ran farmer’s market was launched in May 2011 on an 8-acre site. The Market at St. Monica’s will celebrate its grand re-opening on Saturday, May 5 with a Cinco de Mayo theme.
Organizers said the purpose of The Market is to connect residents of the community with local farmers and producers dedicated to producing high-quality produce, crafts and other products.
Pictured: Scenes from last year’s Market at St. Monica’s in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Recipe: Magic Crust Custard Pie
March 25, 2012
Sometimes basics are best… and this tasty little custard number from home cook Robyn Witte has all the right ingredients to become a new favorite.
First, its classic vanilla custard flavor and gooey texture just can’t be beat. What’s more, this tasty confection comes together in a snap.
To prepare, simply combine all the ingredients in a blender then pour into a pie pan. The crust forms “magically” as the flour settles to the bottom of the pan during baking. It doesn’t get much easier than that!
Magic Crust Custard Pie
What You Need
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 c white sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cups 2% milk,
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
Directions
- Put all ingredients into a blender.
- Blend for 30 seconds. Pour into buttered 9-inch pie pan.
- Sprinkle with nutmeg. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. The flour will settle to make its own crust.