2015 In Photos: August And September
January 3, 2016
Today, we continue our look back at the year 2015 in photos with a look at August and September.
Put on a ring on it: Tate’s state champion softball team received their rings during an August Friday night football game.
The Tate Aggies opened their first season under new coach Jay Lindsey with a big 38-7 win over Biloxi.
The 6A Crestview Bulldogs defeated the 1A Northview Chiefs in Crestview.
Between 12,000 and 15,000 pounds of food were distributed in cooperation with Pensacola Caring Hearts and the Bay Area Food Bank at the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church in Century.
Ernest Ward Middle School beat Jay.
There were no injuries when a driver crashed into a house on Highway 29 near Cox Road in McDavid.
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A rainbow over International Paper in Cantonment during August.
The Escambia County School voted to name the gymnasium at Ransom Middle School as the “Joseph E. Murphy Gymnasium” in honor of Joseph E. Murphy.
The Cantonment Improvement Committee provided free school supplies at Carver Park.
A prayer walk was held before the start of school at Byrneville Elementary.
The annual back to school Prayer Walk was held at Molino Park Elementary School. Students and adults from Highland Baptist Church prayed for the Lord’s blessings on the upcoming school year.
Volunteers from the Ensley Lowes and the local community came together in August to spruce up the Atmore Area YMCA.
A double rainbow in Barrineau Park.
Free school supplies were available in August in Century for hundreds of children in need, thanks to a family honoring the memory of one of their own, in a program called “Deidra’s Gift”.
A driver slammed his pickup truck into a home on Tara Dawn Circle off East 10 Mile Road in September. There were no injuries.
Retired Veterans Affairs Service Officer Mike Hanks was honored with a retirement reception by VFW Post 7016 and the American Legion Post 90 at the American Legion Hall in Atmore.
A bat house moved to the 4-H property in Molino has enough space for 50,000 bats.
Molino Park Elementary School held a Fifth Grade Grandparents breakfast.
The Northview High School Tribal Beat Band during a Friday night performance.
Escambia Fire Rescue Walnut Hill District Chief Chris Brown was credited for saving a man’s life during a mobile home fire near Century.
The Northview Chiefs defeated Van Cleave, MS, in Bratt.
Teams meat for the coin toss at Northview High School as the sun sets in the west.
Ernest Ward Middle School defeated Jay.
September was time for high school volleyball.
The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office was called to investigate this vehicle fire near Bratt.
A Barrineau Park Community Gathering was held at the community center on Barrineau Park School Road. Residents of Barrineau Park were joined by friends, family and neighbors for a day of family fun.
Hundreds of students gathered to pray at their schools in across the area during the annual See You at the Pole event.
The Century Town Council approve a property tax increase during September.
Award winning country music group The Band Perry made a surprise visit to Escambia County High School in Atmore.
Alli Bell was named the 2015 Homecoming Queen at Tate High School.
A Cantonment man was arrested peacefully after shooting at a deputy and an armed standoff .
District 5 Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry held a town hall meeting in Walnut Hill.
The University of West Florida held their first-ever football scrimmage in September.
With feats like crushing concrete and bending steel, the Strength Team brought their strong inspirational messages to Highland Baptist Church, Molino Park Elementary and Jim Allen Elementary.
The Tate High School Drama Department presented “110 Stories”, a powerful look back at the September 11 attacks through the eyes of those that were there.
World renowned organist Tom Helms performed at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino, his boyhood home.
The Tate Aggies beat West Florida High School 17-3 at Woodham Middle School.
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2015 In Photos: June
January 2, 2016
Today, we continue our look back at the year 2015 in photos with a look at June.
Brent Brummet, principal of Ransom Middle School, and John Spolksi, principal of Fort Walton Beach High School, stopped by the office of Rep. Jeff Miller in Washingto to discuss education policy.
A Little Free Library was made available in Carver Park in Cantonment.
The winners of the $25,000 Century Business Challenge were named at the Century Business Center. Judges decided to split the $25,000 prize — with $20,000 going to East Hill Academy to be used toward a special needs school in Century and $5,000 to the Abundant Life Children of Hope Center childcare center.
Gov. Rick Scott wrapped up a whirlwind seven-city “tax cut victory tour” with a stop in Pensacola, touting a tax-cut package that he signed into law last week.
A member of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit with a one-pot meth lab discovered during a traffic stop in Century.
A brush and grass fire consumed a few acres west of Century on a June afternoon.
A new Healthy Start location opened in Century.
Benjamin Michael Stott of Bratt was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank.
Magical Poodles performed at the Century and Molino libraries as part of their Summer Reading Clubs.
FWC freshwater fisheries researchers and herpetologists recently caught an alligator gar, alligator snapping turtle and an American alligator while conducting different studies at the same time on the Escambia River.
The Camp Fire Century Youth Learning Center held a VPK graduation ceremony.
A June sunset in Walnut Hill.
The Tate High School Class of 2015 graduated in June at the Pensacola Bay Center.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Escambia County Schools and Escambia County Fire and EMS conducted a joint training exercise at Woodham Middle School.
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2015 In Photos: July
January 2, 2016
Today, we continue our look back at the year 2015 in photos with a look at July.
Afternoon temperatures approached 100 degrees in late July.
A deployment ceremony was held in Juy in Pensacola for the Florida Army National Guard’s 1st Squadron, 153rd Cavalry Regiment. Almost 100 members of the squadron are deploying to the Horn of Africa in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
The Town of Century completed a $176,000 paving project on several streets.
A July North Escambia sunset.
Traffic on Highway 97 in Walnut Hill was transitioned to a temporary roadway and bridge, part of the replacement of a 75-year old bridge over Little Pine Barren Creek.
The Town of Century held budget workshops to prepare for their new fiscal year.
The Pensacola State College youth gymnastics team flipped, tumbled and entertained during a display at the Century Branch Library as part of their Summer Reading Series.
Fire destroyed this mobile home south of Century on North Canoe Road during July.
Darrin Smith of Byrneville caught this huge flathead catfish on the Escambia River near Bluff Springs using a rod and reel. The fish weighed in at 50.5 pounds — 4.5 pounds short of the state record.
The Blue Angels did not disappoint during their annual show on Pensacola Beach.
Fat Albert was also a hit during the annual airshow during July at Pensacola Beach.
Fireworks let up the sky during a show sponsored by Century and Flomaton at Hurricane Park.
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2015 In Photos: May
January 1, 2016
Today, we continue our look back at the year 2015 in photos with a look at May.
A new traffic signal was installed at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino. The signal was in flash-only mode for several weeks before becoming active.
Reimagine Century’s goal was to breathe new life into Century, where the faithful reached out to touch the hearts and lives of area residents in need.
Blountstown defeated the Northview Chiefs in the Class 1A state semifinal game at Jet Blue Park in Fort Myers.
The first eighth grade class to attend the newly rebuilt Ernest Ward Middle School in Walnut Hill ended their middle school careers in May with smiles, shouts and tears.
Just over 100 members of the Northview High School Class of 2015 graduated in May.
During the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive, with letter carriers in Escambia County collecting tons and tons of food to benefit local groups like the Manna Food Pantries.
The Northview High School Theatre Department presented the Broadway musical “Hairspray”.
The Tate High School Lady Aggies beat Sarasota 8-1 in Vero Beach to claim the FHSAA Class 7A state championship.
The Chiefland Indians defeated the Jay Royals 3-2 in eight innings for the Class 1A softball state championship.
The first Molino Crawfish Festival was held.
Molino’s new red light, speeding, paving and parks were the hot topics during a District 5 town hall meeting hosted by Commissioner Steven Barry and county department heads.
A National Day of Prayer event was held in Molino.
Workers on top of a 12-foot tall water tower in Bratt.
A dedication ceremony and open house were held at the new Langley Bell 4-H Center in Cantonment.
The 41st annual Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo was held Saturday in Walnut Hill.
Sawmill Day was held in Century during May.
An open house and ribbon cutting was held for the Abundant Life Children of Hope Center, a new daycare, in Century.
Northview and Jay met in a Spring football game.
Northview and Jay met in a Spring football game.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office held a Clean Sweep operation in the Cottage Hill area.
Tate High School’s Tori Perkins was named the Class 7A softball player of the year, and Tate coach Melinda Wyatt was named the 7A coach of the year by the Florida Dairy Farmers.
Memorial Day services honored the fallen.
Ransom, Ernest Ward and Workman middle school met in a track meet.
Ernest Ward Middle School teacher Connie Chamberlin received a lunchtime surprise, as her soldier son popped into the school cafeteria as he was home on leave.
A ribbon cutting was held for improvements at Carver Park in Cantonment, including a renovated community resource center, enlarged parking lot, volleyball court and re-striped basketball court.
Heather Leonard’s Danceworks 20th annual recital was held at Northview High School.
The Greater First Baptist Church of Cantonment celebrated their 65th anniversary with special services.
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2015 In Photos: March
December 30, 2015
Today, we continue our look back at the year 2015 in photos with a look at March.
The Blue Angels soar over Pensacola Beach the last Sunday afternoon in March.
Vietnam veterans were recognized during a National Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Day ceremony in Atmore.
The Special Olympics were held at Tate High School.
The Special Olympics were held at Tate High School.
Demolition of the old Ernest Ward Middle School building neared completion.
Construction activities began in March to replace a 75-year old Highway 97 bridge over Little Pine Barren Creek in Walnut Hill.
Dozens were injured and two people were killed when a commercial plane crashed into Pensacola Bay — all part of a emergency drill scenario that involved a long list of emergency response agencies.
The 2015 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Florida Special Olympics began in Century.
Northview’s junior varsity hosted West Florida.
March saw Opening Day ceremonies at the Molino Ballpark.
Molino Park Elementary School held its annual Arts Day, with the students spending the day immersed in a variety of arts.
Northview beat Chipley.
The second annual Branden Penegar Memorial Car Show was held in March at the Gonzalez United Methodist Church.
Elementary students learned about agriculture during the annual Northview High School FFA “Fresh From Florida” program.
Tate High students created a lip dub video.
The Northview Chiefs held their season-opening track meet Tuesday in Bratt.
Turtles on Jernigan’s Lake lined logs to enjoy the warm sunshine. Jernigan’s Lake, sometimes called Wiggin’s Lake, is located just east of Century off the Escambia River.
A Century resident escaped injury when her own SUV came crashing into her house after been slammed by a sleepy driver.
Destiny Cleckler, 13, was named Miss Ernest Ward Middle School in a “Night in Holleywood” pageant at the school.
Northview defeated Holmes County.
The Town of Century opened a new grant funded playground at Showalter Park in Century.
Ten potential applicants attended an organizational meeting to learn about the $25,000 Century Business Challenge.
A March NorthEscambia sunset.
Century Mayor Freddie McCall presented a personal $50 check to the winner of the town’s recent slogan contest. Josie Leonard of Milton, a Northview High School graduate, submitted the winning “A Century that lasts forever” slogan.
Hundreds of people attended the 41st Annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Club Farm Equipment Auction in Walnut Hill.
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2015 In Photos: February
December 29, 2015
Today, we continue our look back at the year 2015 in photos with a look at February.
Northview High School teacher Anna Barry was named the Escambia County Teacher of the Year.
The Town of Century adopted a new slogan — “A Century that lasts forever”.
These are the newest members of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Team — Deputy Doug Burgett and K-9 Zurki with the photobomb.
Students moved into the new Ernest Ward Middle School in February for the first day of classes in the new building.
The Tate High School Drama Department presented a three-night run of “The Addams Family: A Musical Comedy”.
A portable meth lab was found in a wooded area just off Dortch Road in Bratt.
Northview High School sophomores won a powder puff football tournament on a cold February evening. After defeating the freshmen team, the sophomores easily handled the senior team.
The Tate High School Lady Aggies shut out the West Florida Jaguars in a February game.
Traffic in Atmore was brought to a standstill due to work on railroad crossings.
The Northview Chiefs opened their 2015 season with wins over the Pensacola High School Tigers.
An organizational meeting was held to make plans for the second Reimagine Century event on May 16.
Work neared completion in February on a $2.6 million project to widen and resurface Jacks Branch Road from Muscogee Road to Barrineau Park.
FFA members at Northview High School celebrated with a variety of events, including a breakfast for teachers and staff.
The Chipley Tigers defeated the Northview Chiefs 70-55 in the District 3-1A championship game.
Barrineau Park Road was paved in Escambia County to the Baldwin County, AL, line.
TripAdvisor named Pensacola Beach as one of the top five beaches in the United States.
Children from Highland Baptist Church recently visited with residents of the Health Care Center of Pensacola. The children delivered handmade Valentine’s cards with a special message.
Students at Escambia Westgate School received new picnic tables to enjoy, thanks to inmate labor at the Century Correctional Institution.
A very special Mardi Gras parade was held for the special needs students of Escambia Westgate School.
A wildfire near Flomaton, AL, consumed over 500 acres.
The Northview Lady Chiefs dropped their first softball game of the season to the Pace Patriots.
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2015 In Photos: January
December 28, 2015
Today, we begin a look back at the year 2015 in photos with a look at January:
The Pensacola Pelican Drop celebration in downtown Pensacola signaled the start of 2015.
Fire destroyed a home on Cedartown Road near Molino.
An eagle on a cold January morning outside our NorthEscambia.com office.
The Tate High School varsity cheerleaders won first place at the FHSAA regionals.
Molino Park Elementary School students “Read Like Crazy” during January.
Firefighters battled several brush and grass fires in January 2015.
Sara Calhoun was honored by the Escambia County School Board as the Florida Reading Association’s Elementary School Teacher of the Year.
Firefighters successfully revived two cats rescued from a travel trailer fire.
Century residents gathered to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Huge crowds turned out in Atmore for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade.
Members of CrossFaith Church in Molino shared cardboard testimonies.
Gas prices in the North Escambia area finally dropped below $2 at several stations in January.
The Florida Forest Service and Escambia County Forester distributed free longleaf pine seedlings in Century and Walnut Hill in recognition of Arbor Day.
Benjamin Boutwell, the newest member of the Century Town Council, was sworn in during a January meeting.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott was sworn in for a second term.
An icy January morning, with a little help from a sprinkler system.
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Ernest Ward Middle School Names Students Of The Month
December 28, 2015
Ernest Ward Middle School recently named Students of the Month. The are (L-R) John Bashore, sixth grade; Libby Pugh, seventh grade; and Keaton Brown, eight grade. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Recipes: Rice Krispie Treats, Oatmeal Cookies, Hot Chocolate
December 26, 2015
Here are some family time favorite recipes for this Christmas weekend.
Today’s recipes include Traditional Oatmeal Cookies, Crockpot Candy and Rice Krispie Treats — perfect recipes for the family to make together. And what would Christmas be without Hot Chocolate? Our quick and easy recipe can easily be increased to make enough for everyone, plus it’s easy to include some extra cocoa powder for a deeper, darker treat.
Crock Pot Candy
- 16 oz Salted Peanuts
- 16 oz UnSalted Peanuts
- 4 oz German Chocolate Bark
- 1 pkg Almond Chocolate Bark
- 1 pkg Butterscotch Morsels
Put all ingredients into crock pot. Cook on low for 2 hours. Do not stir or open lid. After 2 hours, turn off crock pot, stir candy and drop in clusters onto wax paper. Let cool and enjoy. This recipe will make 70-90 pieces of candy, depending on the size.
Traditional Oatmeal Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 3 cups of Quaker Oats (Quick)
- 1 cup raisins (optional)
Preheat oven to 350° F. Beat together butter and sugars until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well. Slowly stir in oats. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto an ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute on sheet, remove to wire rack.
Rice Krispie Treats
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 (10 oz., about 40) pkg. regular marshmallows or 3 cups miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and continue to stir until the marshmallows have completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in the Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal coating them well with the melted marshmallow mixture. Using a buttered or silicone spatula, press the mixture evenly into a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan which has been buttered or sprayed with non-stick spray or lined with wax paper. Cut into squares when the mixture cools. Makes 24 squares.
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
Microwave butter with marshmallows on high setting for 2 minutes in a microwave safe mixing bowl. Stir together when melted. Microwave again on high for 1 additional minute. Stir in cereal, mixing until well coated. Press into pan as above.
Hot Chocolate
- 1 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 2 tbsp. water
- 1 c. milk
- a bit of vanilla, if desired
Combine cocoa, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Heat it on low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the paste from sticking to the pan. After about 1 to 2 minutes, add milk and vanilla. Mix it all together until it reaches your preferred temperature.
Santa Visits Camp Fire USA Century Center
December 25, 2015
Santa Claus recently paid a visit to the Camp Fire USA Century Youth Learning Center.
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