This Week: Fly Along With LifeFlight Over North Escambia
March 8, 2015
Our NorthEscambia.com photographers had the opportunity to fly along with the LifeFlight medical helicopter Saturday. Coming up this week, we’ll share our pictures and show you Walnut Hill and Bratt from the air like most people have never seen, plus we’ll take a look at the helicopter itself.
Pictured top: The new Ernest Ward Middle School in Walnut Hill as seen from LifeFlight Saturday morning. Pictured below: LifeFlight lands on a practice field at Northview. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Blue Jacket Jamboree
March 8, 2015
The annual Blue Jacket Jamboree was held Saturday at Northview High School with arts and crafts, kids’ activities, food, a car show and more. All proceeds from the event benefited the Northview High School FFA and FFA Scholarship Fund.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Destiny Cleckler Named Miss EWMS (With Photo Gallery)
March 7, 2015
Destiny Cleckler, 13, was named Miss Ernest Ward Middle School Friday night in “Night in Holleywood” pageant at the school
Third runner-up was Morgan Lathan, second-runner up was Ashtyn Carnley, and first runner-up in the annual pageant was Ashlan Harigel.
Other awards presented were: Miss Congeniality Gabrielle Kline, Miss Personality Ashlan Harigel, Physical Fitness award Gabrielle Kline, Poise and Appearance award Ashlan Harigel, and People’s Choice award Emily Stabler.
For a photo gallery from the pageant, click here. Editor’s note: Photo reprints are available. Email news@northescambia.com for details.
Pictured top: First Runner-up Ashlan Harigel, Second Runner-up Ashtyn Carnley, Miss EWMS Destiny Cleckler, and Third Runner-up Morgan Lathan. Pictured inset; Miss EWMS Destiny Cleckler is crowned by last year’s winner Jerni Crabtree. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
32 To Compete In ‘Miss EWMS’ Pageant Friday Night
March 5, 2015
Friday night, 32 young ladies will compete for the title of Miss EWMS.
Tickets are available in advance for $5 for adults, $3 for elementary students. At the door, all tickets will be $6. The pageant begins at 7 p.m.
Eighth grade contestants, pictured above, are (L-R, front) Allison Rice, Shelby Bashore, Gabrielle Kline, Gabbrielle Peebles, Nikoal Creamer, (back) Kaina Brantley, Ashtyn Carnley, Aubree Love, Madison Sherouse, Cailee Wilburn, Morgan Lathan and Emma Fennell.
Seventh grade contestants, pictured below, are (L-R, front) Katelyn Hassebrock, Ashlan Harigel, Payton Jackson, Jayda Crabtree, Cloe Smith, Bailey Seibert, (back) Madison Jogan, Raleigh Woodfin, Teriana Redmond, Destiny Cleckler, Lauren Ahern, Kelley Bradley and Savannah Steadham.
Sixth grade contestants, pictured bottom, are (L-R) Madison Peterson, Madelyn Berry, Emily Stabler, Taviana Parker and Kenna Redmond.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Congratulates Escambia Teacher Of The Year Anna Barry
March 3, 2015
Northview High School welcomed Escambia County Teacher of the Year Anna Barry back to work Tuesday morning. Teachers, staff and faculty held a small reception for Barry prior to the start of school.
Barry was named Escambia County Teacher of the Year last Thursday night, just a few hours before she departed on a school field trip to Orlando. Tuesday was her first day back in the classroom after returning late Monday night.
Barry is the first county teacher of the year from Northview. She is now in the running for Florida’s teacher of the year award.
Pictured top: A sign welcomed Escambia County Teacher of the Year Anna Barry to Northview High School Tuesday morning. Pictured inset: Barry (left) and Northview Principal Gayle Weaver. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
A Century That Lasts Forever — Town Slogan Winner Awarded
March 3, 2015
Century Mayor Freddie McCall presented a personal $50 check Monday night 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. Pictured top: Century Mayor Freddie McCall, Josie Leonard and her husband Caleb Leonard. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Curious about the other slogans submitted in the contest? Click here for an earlier story.
Manna, Rotary Clubs Team Up To Create Nearly 80,000 Meals For The Hungry
March 1, 2015
The Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola (CROP) were joined with Manna Food Bank Saturday. The Fourth Annual Rotary Against Hunger Project resulted in 79,413 meals being packed for the hungry in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Over 300 volunteers took part in Saturday’s event, with each of the area’s 12 Rotary Clubs represented.
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The Rotary Against Hunger project has become a critical part of our ability to meet the needs of the hungry throughout the year in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties,” said to MANNA Executive Director DeDe Flounlacker. “This project provides much needed food during the Winter and early Spring when donations are always low, and need is always high. Last year, MANNA provided assistance to 32,686 people, including 11,740 children. These are your neighbors and mine – folks who are the working poor, grandparents raising their grandchildren, moms and dads who do not have enough money to pay their bills and buy food for their family. Thanks to Rotary, thousands of people will be helped this year through this gift of nutritious food.”
“By teaming up with Manna, we can insure that these meals will be distributed in a manner that will serve the needs of many families in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties,: said Ed Carson, Rotary Against Hunger Project chair. “Through this project, Rotary is striving to exemplify Service Above Self, the Rotary motto.”
The Rotary Against Hunger project has become critical to Manna, providing much needed food in the later winter and early spring when donations area usually low, Flounlacker said. Last year, MANNA provided assistance to 32,686 people, including 11,740 children.
“These are your neighbors and mine – folks who are the working poor, grandparents raising their grandchildren, moms and dads who do not have enough money to pay their bills and buy food for their family. Thanks to Rotary, thousands of people will be helped this year through this gift of nutritious food,” she said.
Pictured: Nearly 80,000 meals were packed during the Annual Rotary Against Hunger Project Saturday at Manna Food Bank. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High Drama To Host Dessert Theater Saturday Night
February 26, 2015
The Tate High School Drama department will host an entertaining dessert buffet Saturday night at 7:30 in the school cafetorium.
The performances will include all of the individual events that went to a recent district drama festival, followed by this year’s one-act entry, “High School Reunion”. While guests are being entertained, they can enjoy the goodies from buffet of fine desserts.
The show and all-you-can-eat desserts are just one price – $8.
Pictured: Tate Drama students. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Farm Auction Is Saturday
February 26, 2015
The 41st Annual Walnut Hill Ruritan Club Farm Equipment Auction will be held this Saturday, February 28 beginning at 9:30 a.m.
The auction includes not only farm equipment, but also household items like tools and small equipment, lawn and garden items, antiques and more. Items can be received Thursday or Friday. A $5 lot fee will be charged. Must be present to “no sale” items.
Settlement must be made the day of the sale; unknown buyers must have cash, cashier’s check, major credit card, or a letter of credit from their bank. Items must within 24 hours.
Concessions will be available all day from the Ruritan Club.
The sale will be located at the Walnut Hill Community Center on Highway 97 just north of Ernest Ward Middle School.
For more information or consignments, call (850) 327-4479 or (850) 327-4318.
Pictured: Hundreds attended a previous Walnut Hill Ruritan Club farm equipment auction in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
McCullough Named Century Chamber’s Student Of The Year
February 25, 2015
Northview High School senior Jessica McCullough has been name the Century Chamber of Commerce’s Student of the Year.The annual selection is based upon a student’s well-rounded involvement in school activities, community service and more. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.