Century Area Fights Cancer With Relay For Life
April 25, 2010
Communities from across the area joined together Saturday and early Sunday morning for Century’s Relay for Life.
The event, which benefits the American Cancer Society, was held from noon Saturday until early Sunday morning at the Old Century High School gymnasium — forced indoors by Saturday’s stormy weather.
Click here for a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event.
“It is a community joining together for a common goal — celebrating life, remembering those lost to cancer and fighting back against the disease” Paula Jernigan, Century’s Relay chairperson, said.
During Saturday’s opening ceremony, Tri-City Ledger Publisher Joe Thomas (pictured) spoke about his battle with prostate cancer during the past year — and his victory over the disease due to early intervention and technology made possible in part by the American Cancer Society.
Participating teams included the Alger-Sullivan Historical Society, Tina’s Journey, The Mud Bugs, Ernest Ward Middle School, Emerald Coast Hospice, Byrneville Elementary School, Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, Century Correctional Institution, Students Stomping and the Century Library.
Pictured top: The Century Relay for Life gets underway Saturday afternoon with a Survivors Lap at the old Century High School. Pictured inset: Tri-City Ledger Publisher Joe Thomas speaks about his battle with prostate cancer. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Atmore Holds Relay For Life
April 25, 2010
Rain forced the Atmore Relay for Life indoors this year but did not dampen the spirit of those working to fight cancer.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.
Teams participating in the 2010 Atmore Relay for Life included Atmore Community Hospital, Atmore First Assembly, Atmore News, Atmore Nursing Care Center, Elaine’s Team, First National Bank & Trust, Gulf Winds, Liberty Belle’s, Masland Carpet, Poarch Creek Indians, Team Hope, United Bank, Walgreens and Winn Dixie.
The fund raising goal for this year’s Atmore Relay for Life was $65,000, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.
Pictured above and below: The Atmore Relay for Life was forced indoors Saturday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century Holds Sawmill Day
April 25, 2010
The Sawmill Day heritage festival was held Saturday in Century’s historical park. The event included a variety of entertainment, displays, arts, crafts, food, an antique car show and more.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.
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EREC Holds Annual Meeting
April 25, 2010
Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s 71st Annual Meeting was held Saturday at Northview High School.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
Pictured above: Entertainment prior to the start of the business session at Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s annual meeting Saturday. Pictured below: Lunch was provided by the Northview High School FFA. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
NHS Drama Presents Narnia
April 16, 2010
The Northview High School Theater Department presented Narnia — The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe Friday night to rave reviews.
Cast and crew members included 26 students: Clint Davis as Aslan, Professor and Father Christmas; Nathan Taylor as Peter; Abigail Odom as Susan; Justin Purvis as Edmund; Georgia Goetter as Lucy; Angel Mitchel as Mrs Thomas; Tyler Hunter as The White Witch; Kayla Dempsey as The Dwarf Hag; Eric Ickeringill as Mr Beaver; Olivia Nolen as Mrs Beaver; Micah Byars as Fenris Ulf the Captain of the Witch’s Army; Erin Freemin as Monkey; Victoria Barrow as Goat; Jazzlyn Franklin as Panther; Jamichael Carson as Centaur Aslan’s Gaurd; Taylor Rigby as the Rabbit Spy; LaDerius Franklin as The Minotaur and Stage Manager; Aaron Hammond as The Spectra; Blake Luker as the Pig Man; Mallorie Okahashi Stage Hand; Alanna Johnson Stage Hand; Felicia Settle Stage Hand Curtain Operator; Johnny Robbins Sound Tech; Mason Coleman Spotlight Man; Miranda Scott Assistant Stage Manger; and Sebastian Jones Light Tech.
Pictured above: (L-R) Justin Purvis as Edmund, Nathan Taylor as Peter, Georgia Goetter as Lucy and Abigail Odom as Susan. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Students Send Veterans On Honor Flight (With Photo Gallery)
April 15, 2010
The World War II veterans on the sixth Emerald Coast Honor Flight were welcomed back to Pensacola last night by thousands, including members of the Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders.
The students and staff in the Escambia County School District raised $114,000 to sponsor the flight to Washington for the veterans to tour the World War II Memorial and other monuments in the nation’s capital. Almost 100 veterans were on Wednesday’s flight.
During “mail call” on the flight from Pensacola, each veteran received mail — cards and letters — from students and school staff from every school in the district.
Each school in the district raised funds for the trip, including $2,580 contributed by Ernest Ward.
For a photo gallery, click here. (Photos submitted by Ramona Fischer.)
Pictured top: Members of the Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders welcomed veterans on the sixth Emerald Coast Honor Flight back to the Pensacola airport Wednesday night. Cheerleaders pictured are: (back L-R) Lily Townson, Tamara Green, Mallory Ryan, Anna Fischer, Katelynn Calloway, Chelsea Ward Front, (front) Morgan Ward, Hannah Gibson, Mallory Wiggins and Paeton Hadley. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
11th Grade Core Value Award Recipients Named
April 12, 2010
Several Escambia County 11th grade students were recently named Core Value Award Recipients based up their demonstration of the Core Values of equality, integrity, patriotism, honesty, responsibility and respect. They each received a $100 award check from Sub West Rotary Club.
Core Value Award Recipients were:
- James “Tyler” Garrett – Northview High School
- Emily Danforth — Tate High School
- Dominic Johnson — West Florida High school
- Krista MacMurry — Pine Forest High School
- Ashley Vanstraten — Escambia High School
- Dieu Huynh — Washington High School
- Benjamin Sellers — Pensacola High School
Pictured above: James “Tyler” Garrett was the Core Value Award Recipient from the Sub West Rotary Club. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pictured: James “Tyler” Garrett from Northview High School was recently named a Core Value Award Recipient by the Sub West Rotary Club. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
McCartney, Angeles To Wed
April 11, 2010
Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe L. McCartney of Milton, Fla. are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, April J. McCartney to Derek R. Angeles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Angeles of Molino, Fla.
Miss McCartney is a 2009 graduate of Pace High School and is presently employed with Chick-Fil-A.
Mr. Angeles is a 2003 graduate of Northview High School and is presently employed with Regions Bank and scheduled to be in Coast Guard basic training in October 2010.
The April 24, 2010 wedding will be held at First Baptist Church of Bratt, Fla. at noon with a reception to follow at the Ruritan Club in Walnut Hill, Fla.
Ward, Drew To Wed
April 11, 2010
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Glenn Ward are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Jocelyn Renee, to Mr. Stephen Nicholas Drew, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Carl Drew. Miss Ward is the granddaughter of Mrs. Jackson Henry Downer and the late Jackson Henry Downer of Bratt, Fla., and The Honorable and Mrs. Billy Glenn Ward of Walnut Hill, Fla.
The prospective groom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. James Grout Van Pelt of Walnut Hill, Fla., and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Singleton and the late Joseph Carl Drew of Atmore. Miss Ward is a 2002 graduate of Christian Institute of Arts and Science and is currently attending Jefferson Davis Community College pursuing a degree in Business. She is employed at First National Bank & Trust in Atmore.
Mr. Drew is a 1999 graduate of Northview High School and a 2004 graduate of the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He is employed at Reliability Solutions in Walnut Hill, Fla.
The April 17, 2010, wedding will be held at First United Methodist Church in Atmore.
Wishes Come True: Girl To Ride Molino Horse On Pensacola Beach
April 10, 2010
Horse riding is illegal on Pensacola Beach, except for one little girl from New York.
Her name is Madison, and she’s from central New York state. And her one wish is to ride a horse on the beach.
Thanks to the Make-a-Wish Foundation, The Leaning Post Ranch in Molino, and the Escambia County Commission, Madison will get her wish. The commission voted to change a county ordinance to allow the ride, which is expected to take place in the next couple of weeks.
The Make-a-Wish Foundation works to grant wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. The Leaning Post Ranch in Molino provides equine assisted activities and therapeutic riding to individuals with disabilities and at-risk youth in Northwest Florida.
Pictured: A group of youth ride at The Leaning Post in Molino. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.