Volunteers Clean Up At Panhandle Equine Rescue
April 23, 2013
About two dozen volunteers spent part of their weekend cleaning up around the Panhandle Equine Rescue facilities in Cantonment.
The volunteers worked to clear an area in preparation for perimeter fencing at the facility. Volunteers included: Jay Birdsong, Matt Weber, Mike and Travis Wilson, Marty Luttrell, Ashley, Shannon, Madi and Kaeli Ann Josey, Ricky and Shelby Lowery, Pam Perry, Molly Edwards, Julianna Horn, Jonathon Pitts, Jim and Joyce Gill, Shana Gavlas, Nicole Eagle and Linda Lambert.
The only horse rescue in Escambia County, Panhandle Equine Rescue was recently certified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Man Runs 9/11 Memorial 5K In New York City
April 22, 2013
Runners from across the world — including one local man — honored the Boston Marathon victims while remembering the tragedy of 9/11 during a 5K run Sunday in New York City.
Jerry Sanders of Century joined about 3,000 runners and walkers in the 9/11 Memorial 5K run and walk, a untimed fundraiser for the yet to be opened 9/11 Memorial Museum. The event started at Pier 57 and continued 3.1 miles to the World Trade Center.
But the finish line was not the end of the race for Sanders.
“I could not stop,” Sanders said in an email Sunday evening. “Completed the 5K then walked around the city for over 4 hours waving my flag and meeting people. I (my flag) sure was popular! I could not count the people that wanted their pic taken with me.”
Along the way, someone noticed Sander’s “Marines” hat, confirmed that he was a Marine, and led the crowd in the Marine Corp Hymn.
“They sang while I choked back tears, as I was fighting tears from the start,” he said. “Such great people New Yorkers.”
At the finish, a lady approached Sanders and asked why he was carrying the flag, and he explained it was memory of the 9/11 victims and their families. She said her husband had been killed in the North Tower collapse. She asked Sanders if he would meet her husband, and he accompanied her to the site of the north tower where she pointed out her husband’s name on the memorial, rubbing her hand across his name.
“That did it for me,” Sanders said. “I could not talk, only hug her.”
“Words just won’t do,” he said, calling the day an experience of a lifetime.
Pictured: Jerry Sanders of Century carried his American flag as he completed the 9/11 Memorial 5K run and walk Sunday in New York Century. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
University of Alabama Wins National Poetry Championship; Cantonment Resident Places
April 21, 2013
The University of Alabama has brought home another national championship trophy, while a Cantonment native also placed nationally.
Tuscaloosa native Thaddeus Fitzpatrick won first place in Poetry Interpretation at the American Forensic Association-National Individual Events Tournament this month and also finished ninth in the individual sweepstakes out of 198 total students. It marked back-to-back championships for Fitzpatrick, who was national champion in prose interpretation in 2012.
Fitzpatrick’s performance led the Alabama Forensic Council, UA’s speech and debate team, to a fifth place national finish. Junior Collin Metcalf, a gradate of Tate High School, is a member of the team, which placed in the top five for the first time since 2006.
Metcalf placed fourth in Extemporaneous Speaking and ninth place in Impromptu Speaking.
Full results are listed below:
5th Place Team Sweepstakes
Thaddeus Fitzpatrick, senior, Tuscaloosa
National champion, Poetry Interpretation
9th Place Individual Sweepstakes
4th place, Prose Interpretation (finalist)
8th place, Dramatic Interpretation
(semi-finalist)
17th place, Duo Interpretation with Taylor McDonald
Kalyn Lee, freshman, Hoover
19th place, Persuasive Speaking (quarter-finalist)
Collin Metcalf, junior, Cantonment
4th place Extemporaneous Speaking (finalist)
9th place, Impromptu Speaking
(semi-finalist)
Davis Vaughn, junior, Montgomery
19th place, Extemporaneous Speaking
(quarter-finalist)
15th place, Persuasive Speaking (quarter-finalist)
Kevin Pabst, junior, Niceville,
19th place, Communication Analysis (quarter-finalist)
Taylor McDonald, senior, Prattville
4th place, Dramatic Interpretation (finalist)
7th place, Prose Interpretation
(semi-finalist)
17th place, Duo Interpretation with Thaddeus Fitzpatrick (quarter-finalist)
Volunteers Clean Up Barrineau Park For Earth Day
April 21, 2013
The Barrineau Park community is just a little bit nicer , thanks a volunteer cleanup effort Saturday for Earth Day involving the Honeysuckle Garden Club, Barrineau Park Historical Society, Barrineau Park 4-H, and Clean and Green of Escambia County.
After doughnuts provided by Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry, volunteers fanned out across the community, working through the morning collecting trash from the roadsides. The volunteers were then treated to lunch by the Barrineau Park Historical Society.
Pictured: Members of the Barrineau Park 4-H Club picked up trash along Molino Road Saturday morning as part of a Barrineau Park community cleanup. Submitted photos by Sarah-Jane Conti for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Gohagan, Bell To Wed
April 21, 2013
Steven Andrew Bell and Carlee Alexandria Gohagan are pleased to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.
The bride-elect is the daughter of Larry (Kambi) Gohagan and Candy (Josh) Stuckey. She is the granddaughter of Regina Gohagan and the late Lawrence Gohagan Sr, and J.C. and Leitha Marshall, all of Atmore, Alabama. She is the great-granddaughter of Mattie Ruth Bailey of Canoe, AL.
The prospective groom is the son of Steven and Paula Bell. He is the grandson of Roscoe and Tommie Bell, and Wayne and Brenda Bell, all of Flomaton.
Carlee is a 2011 graduate of Flomaton High School. She is a current student at Reid State Technical College.
Andrew is a 2004 graduate of Flomaton High School and a 2006 graduate of Reid State. He is employed with SSAB Steele in Mobile.
The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Orange Beach Adult Center in Orange Beach, Alabama.
Northview’s Food For America Program Named Finalist For Best In Florida
April 19, 2013
Thursday, the Northview High FFA was named as one of five finalists for 2013 Fresh from Florida Advocacy Award.
Formerly known the Food for America program, this program is designed to encourage FFA members to participate in agricultural literacy and awareness projects on the local level.
The local Food for America Program, conducted by the Northview FFA in March, gave over 1,100 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.
Earlier in the year, members of the Northview High School FFA officer team visited several area elementary schools to read ag-related books to students.
The Northview High School FFA Food for America program has been honored as the No. 1 program in the state multiple times.
The overall chapter winner will be awarded on stage during the 6th General Session of the 85th Florida FFA State Convention on Thursday, June 13th, 2013 at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando.
Linemen Recognized On First-Ever National Lineman Appreciation Day
April 19, 2013
Thursday was National Lineman Appreciation Day. The day was set after the U.S. Senate approved a resolution honoring lineworkers for their efforts to keep the power flowing.
“EREC’s linemen are the cream of the crop. These men are dedicated to keeping power delivered to every home on our system around the clock, regardless of weather conditions,” said Escambia River Electric Cooperative CEO/General Manager Clay Campbell.
The bill was introduced by U.S. Sens. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) “recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety”. It passed unanimously.
Pictured: Linemen work earlier this year on an electrical system upgrade in Walnut Hill. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Survivor Reception To Be Held Before Jay Relay For Life
April 18, 2013
Cancer survivors are invited to a Survivor Reception and Lap Friday evening at the Jay Relay for Life.
The complimentary reception will take place at 4 p.m. Friday in the Jay High cafeteria. Survivors are asked to call Cathy at (850) 675-2448 to reserve seating for the survivor and a caregiver. Survivors should sign in at the registration table at the back entrance to the cafeteria off Escambia Avenue.
A survivors lap will begin the Jay Relay for Life at 6 p.m. The all-night event will continue until closing ceremonies at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Pictured: Participants in the 2012 Relay for Life at Jay High School. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Byrneville Elementary Releases Third Nine Weeks Honor Roll
April 18, 2013
The following students were named to the third nine weeks honor roll at Byrneville Elementary School:
Mrs. Barberree’s Kindergarten
All Satisfactory
Ayden AtallahDestiny Burt
Luke Diamond
Maddie Mae Driskell
Tyler Gilmore
Olivia Griffis
Damarius Jefferson
Daisy Johnson
Mia Kornegay
Madison Levins
Riley Long
Allie Odom
Makayla Spears
Ian Watson
Jayden White
Danny Ray Wilson
Mrs. Rogers’ Kindergarten
All Satisfactory
Madeleine Atallah
Logan Bevins
Nicole Briscoe
Layla Brown
Ashton Covan
Kerissa Dortch
Anna Dunsford
Jade Howell
Hunter Johnson
Kelan Jurey
Rhett Madden
Evin Matlock
Addisen Miller
Blake Shaw
Ronte’ Simpson
Mallory Smith
Mrs. Dawson’s First Grade:
A Honor Roll
Madalyn Grimes
Tyson McBride
A/B Honor Roll
Camron Howell
Takayla Lewis
Ms. Thornton’s First Grade:
A Honor Roll
Alexa Castro
Riley Dawson
Nolin Godwin
Meredith Johnston
Tyler Riggs
A/B Honor Roll
Adrianna Atallah
Aydan Smith
Leif Waters
Mrs. Marshman’s Second Grade:
A Honor Roll
Aloysia Dortch
Briana Dunsford
Kaden Odom
A/B Honor Roll
Chase Hampton
Johnnie Howell
Kayla Johnson
Emily Lambeth
Jessica Loftis
Tiana White
Dreama Wright
Mrs. Weaver’s Second Grade:
A Honor Roll
Leah Anderson
Drake Allen Driskell
Emily Levins
A/B Honor Roll
Hunter Barnes
Marina Franklin
Eli Jackson
Jamarkus Jefferson
Zane Rolin
Mrs. Dunsford’s Third Grade:
A Honor Roll
Hunter Borelli
Torka Mills
A/B Honor Roll
Cody Adams
Josh Dunsford
Kaitlin Gafford
Jace Gifford
James Loftis
Taylor Levins
Dillon Spears
Harley Walker
Mrs. Gilmore’s Fourth Grade:
A Honor Roll
Maille Kilcrease
A/B Honor Roll
Logan Bryan
Brianna Colter
Abigail Levins
Tyler Merchant
Jalexis Robinson
Tyler Rolin
Mrs. Johnston’s Fifth Grade:
A Honor Roll
Madicyn Bell
Skyler Busbee
Ian Gifford
Alex Glidewell
Chandler Hinote
Lea Nall
Cloe Smith
Savannah Steadham
Nicky Trump
Olivia Watson
Ashten Wright
A/B Honor Roll
Jake Lambeth
Hannah Merchant
Kelli Merchant
Waylon Milstead
Tyler Newton
Valorie Padilla
Moye, McCall Named Northview Prom King And Queen
April 17, 2013
Seniors Blake McCall and Maranda Moye were named the 2013 Junior-Senior Prom King and Queen last Saturday night for Northview High School. Courtesy photo by NHS Tribal Spirit for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.