Ernest Ward Middle School Presents Christmas Program
December 17, 2016
Ernest Ward Middle School presented their annual Christmas program Friday morning.
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On Christmas weekend, NorthEscambia.com will bring you a video from the program.
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East Tops West In OT At All Star Football Game
December 17, 2016
For the first time in five years, the East beat the West in the Pensacola Sports Association Subway All-Star football game Friday night.
The East, comprised of seniors from Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties, beat Escambia County’s West team 10-7 in overtime at the Blue Wahoos Stadium.
The first score came for the West on a 15-yard touchdown pass from Z’Khari Blocker (Escambia) to AJ Yates (Catholic).
The game was tied 7-7 headed into overturn when the West’s Jake Henry (Tate) threw an interception. That allowed the East’s Colton Norris (Rocky Bayou) to kick a field goal that made it through the upright’s despite a hands on touch from Antonio Moultrie (West Florida).
Martin McGhee (Escambia) was named West Offensive MVP, while Robert Reeves (PHS) was named West Defensive MVP). Offensive MVP for the East was Jordan Tinder (Niceville) and Braijon Carr (Niceville) to East Defensive MVP.
At a Thursday night banquet, Tate’s Raymond Freeman was awarded the Senior Scholar Athlete Award for the West.
Pictured top: Tate’s Jake Henry (#17) with pass for the West. Pictured inset: Northview’s Luke Ward reaches for a catch for the West. Pictured below: Northview’s Ohijie Elliot in pursuit for the West. Photos by Andrew Garner/Atmore Advance for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Get Help Wrapping Your Gifts From The Tate Band
December 17, 2016
The Tate High School band will provide gift wrapping services at the Walmart on Highway 29 in Ensley today from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. ; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, December 20, 22, 23, 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.; and Saturday, December 24 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Pictured: Tate Band volunteers wrapping gifts last Christmas. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Shortage Of Reddi-wip, Other Whipped Creams Due To Cantonment Explosion
December 16, 2016
A nationwide shortage of canned whipped cream is being attributed to a fatal explosion in Cantonment in late August.
A local man was killed in the explosion of several nitrous oxide tanks in a loading bay at the Airgas plant near Ascend Performance Materials on Old Chemstrand Road.
The chemical is used as a medical anesthetic and as a propellant in foods like Reddi-wip and other canned whipped creams. There’s a priority for medical uses among the remaining nitrous oxide supply.
“Due to an industry-wide supply issue, there is currently a shortage of some whipped toppings, including Reddi-wip. We are proactively managing the production of Reddi-wip, and are doing the best we can to make it available to as many consumers as possible,” Reddi-whip spokesperson Lanie Friedman said. “To clarify, this is impacting any company that uses nitrous oxide in food, so not just our brand. Obviously, medical usage of nitrous oxide takes priority at this point.”
“In late August, an incident occurred at a production facility in Cantonment, Florida operated by Nitrous Oxide Corp, an Airgas company (“Airgas Nitrous Oxide”), that impacted production at the facility indefinitely as well as Airgas Nitrous Oxide’s supply of nitrous oxide in the short-term. Airgas Nitrous Oxide is making all possible efforts to remedy the situation as quickly as possible. Impacted customers, including those who manufacture whipped cream, have been notified directly,” said Sarah Boxley, a spokesperson for Airgas.
The canned whipped cream shortage should be short lived, at least for the Reddi-wip brand.
“We should have our full supply up and running by February. Again, we encourage shoppers to stock up early on Reddi-wip during our peak holiday season,” Friedman said.
Century Chamber Elects Outgoing Mayor McCall As New President
December 16, 2016
Thursday, outgoing Century Mayor Freddie McCall was elected president of the Century Chamber of Commerce, where he plans to continue to champion the best Century has to offer.
“I intend to visit all the businesses in Century, hit the pavement and see that they are on board with what we are trying to do,” McCall said. “A big purpose of the chamber of commerce is work for new business and help our existing businesses try to be the best that they can be. We will work together with our businesses for a better community.”
McCall said he will also work to bring new businesses and industries to Century. He pushed for economic development while serving the past nine years as mayor, but he expects to be more productive with “more time on his hands”.
McCall’s second term as mayor comes to an end on January 1 as his new volunteer position as chamber president begins. He currently serves as chamber vice president.
Also Thursday, the Century Chamber Board of Directors elected Mary Hudson Bourgeois, owner of Hudson’s Grocery, as vice president; re-elected Kim Godwin, Town of Century, as secretary and re-elected Angie Kelley, Penair Century branch manager, as treasurer.
Pictured top: The Century Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors held a special meeting Thursday afternoon at Nadine McCaw Park to elect new officers. The short meeting was held in the park because the chamber’s board room was being prepped for a Christmas open house. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
ECUA Facility Finds Northview Football Championship Ring In 165 Tons Of Recyclables
December 16, 2016
Finding a needle in a haystack might be easier.
But a very observant employee at ECUA’s Interim Materials Recycling Facility at the Perdido Landfill found a 2012 Northview High School state championship ring Thursday. The employee spotted the ring mixed in with 165 tons of recyclables.
The facility called the school, and a school official picked it up. The ring was engraved with the owner’s name, and it will be be returned to them.
The employee that found the ring, who works for an ECUA subcontractor, nor the football play have been publicly named.
Pictured: This 2012 Northview High School State Football Championship ring was located in the midst of 165 tons of recyclables at ECUA’s Interim Materials Recycling Facility. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary School Names Students Of The Month
December 16, 2016
The following students (pictured above) were named Students of the Month for December at Bratt Elementary School.
Cade Hare
Emma Southard
Parker Marsh (not pictured)
Owen Blanton
Sophia Ikner
Maybree Johnson
Madalynn Pittman
Keylashia Randle
Jamarreai Davison (not pictured)
Sawyer Gilmore
Lori Hall
Lexi Bingham
Emma Holder
Zakhel Clemmons
Max Mason
Emily Jarvis
Kaleb Nicholson
Jonathon Stillwell
Zakyla Smith
Hannah Smith
Hadyn Baker
Ava Gurganus
Rabekah Abbott
Zykuria Fountain
The students pictured below, Lexi Bingham and Zakhel Clemmons, were chosen to represent Bratt Elementary School as Escambia County Students of the Month for December.
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Century Chamber Holds Christmas Open House Event
December 16, 2016
The Century Chamber of Commerce held its annual Christmas Open House Thursday afternoon. Chamber members, prospective members and area residents had the opportunity to network and learn more about what the Century Chamber offers, all while enjoying light refreshments.
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EREC Awarded $159K For Walnut Hill, Bratt Water Improvements
December 15, 2016
The Northwest Florida er Management District’s Governing Board has awarded a $159,559 to Escambia River Electric Cooperative (EREC) for water system improvements.
The grant will be used for distribution and pipe improvements, including the replacement of a aging water line and to interconnect the Walnut Hill Water Works system with the Bratt-Davisville Water System. Both water systems are owned and operated by EREC.
The funds were part of $974,000 in Northwest Florida Water Management District grant funding for water supply projects across Northwest Florida.
The funding was awarded as part of a competitive grant program to help local governments and non-profit utilities address local water supply challenges and meet regional water supply protection and management needs.
Since 2013, the District has awarded approximately $20.6 million in grant funding to boost the infrastructure, economic, and public health needs of northwest Florida communities by addressing regional water resource and supply development priorities.
NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Atmore Paving Project Causing Delays At State Line
December 15, 2016
Drivers traveling into Alabama at Atmore can expect delays for a resurfacing project. Highway 21 is being resurfaced from the Florida state line north to Magnolia Street in Atmore with ongoing lane closures. Work started Wednesday at the state line, with traffic backed up into Florida on Highway 97. The project is expected to last for several days; the Alabama Department of Transportation was unable to provide an estimated completion date. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
