Hayward Appointed To Volunteer Florida Commission
November 17, 2015
Gov. Rick Scott has appointed seven people to the Volunteer Florida Commission, including Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward.
Hayward, 45, fills a vacant seat and was appointed for a term that began November 13, 2015, and ends September 14, 2018.
Kerry Schultz, 40, of Gulf Breeze, is an attorney with Fountain, Schultz and Associates. She was reappointed for a term beginning November 13, 2015, and ending September 14, 2018.
The other appointees, all of which much be confirmed by the Florida Senate, are from across the remainder of Florida.
Volunteer Florida CEO Chester Spellman said, “Volunteer Florida is grateful for these outstanding appointments by Governor Scott. Volunteer Florida Commissioners are servant leaders who work every day to make Florida a better place to live, work, raise a family, and serve our neighbors. We look forward to continuing to work with our Commission to fulfill this mission.”
Escambia River Muzzle Loaders Make Donation To Escambia Fire Rescue
November 17, 2015
The Escambia River Muzzle Loaders stopped by the Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue with a donation Monday. They donated a turkey, spiral ham and $200 for the Escambia County Professional Firefighters Local 4131 burn fund charity. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
International Paper Wins Water Stewardship Award For ECUA Partnership
November 17, 2015
International Paper in Cantonment was recognized as a leader in sustainability with a 2015 AF&PA Sustainability Award from the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA).
IP eceived the Leadership in Sustainability Award for water conservation efforts, specifically for their partnership with the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA). Designed to recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manufacturing industry, AF&PA’s annual sustainability awards are given based on the merit of entries received across multiple categories.
“By introducing the use of reclaimed water to displace freshwater consumption, International Paper is reducing its water use at its Pensacola mill and protecting the local ecosystem,” said AF&PA President and CEO Donna Harman.
Through the partnership, IP receives treated effluent from ECUA that it uses in its industrial processes. This allowed International Paper to reduce its freshwater consumption, while ECUA has found a beneficial outlet for its treated effluent.
“I would like to thank AF&PA for acknowledging our achievements at our Pensacola mill,” said International Paper Chairman & CEO Mark Sutton. “This project demonstrates our commitment to water stewardship in the communities where we live and work.”
Northview Cross Country Team Members Honored
November 17, 2015
Northview High School held their annual cross country banquet Monday night.
The following awards were presented:
- Fastest Female: Moria McGahan
- Fastest Male: Brandon Korinchak
- Most Improved: Tamara Barrows
- Jim Ross Memorial Award: Triston Reaves
- Junmi Ross Memorial Award: Moriah McGahan
- Coaches’ Award: Dalton Hadley
Pictured top: Junmi Ross Memorial Award winner Moriah McGahan, who was also named Fastest Female, and Jim Ross Memorial Award winner Triston Reaves. Pictured below: (L-R) Fastest Male Brandon Korinchak, Most Improved Tamara Barrows and Coaches’ Award winner Dalton Hadley. Pictured bottom: Coach Natalie Nall; seniors Tamara Barrows, James Ates, Triston Reaves, Moriah McGahan and Bethany Reynolds; and Coach Jesses Boone. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century Council Donates To Byrneville Elementary SGA Orlando Trip
November 17, 2015
The Century Town Council voted Monday night to contribute $600 toward an Orlando trip early next year for 30 Byrneville Elementary School students. The fourth and fifth grade Student Government Association members will visit Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. The estimated cost per child for the trip is $600.
Pictured: Byrneville Student Government Association members Meredith Johnson (front left) and Alexa Castro with (back row) Mayor Freddie McCall and council members Gary Riley, Ann Brooks, Sandra McMurray Jackson and Ben Boutwell.
Molino Man Charged With Felony Child Abuse
November 16, 2015
A Molino man has been arrested for allegedly punching a child.
Jarvarez Charles Weaden, 18, was charged with felony child abuse without great bodily harm.
Weaden’s mother told Escambia County Sheriff’s deputies that Weaden was eating dinner with the family when he got into a verbal argument with the child. The mother reported Weaden struck the child in the side of her face several times with his fist. The victim and a witness also related the same story to deputies, according to an arrest report.
The victim refused medical treatment.
Weaden was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $500 bond.
No Injuries In Highway 29, Highway 97 Crash
November 16, 2015
There were no injuries in a two vehicle accident Sunday night at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino. All parties involved in the crash refused medical treatment. The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.
Operation Christmas Child Collection Week At First Baptist Bratt, Grace Fellowship Atmore
November 16, 2015
Volunteers be busy this week at the First Baptist Church of Bratt and Grace Fellowship in Atmore during “National Collection Week” for Operation Christmas Child. For the 22nd year, the simple, gift-filled shoe boxes will bring Christmas joy and evangelistic materials to children in over 130 countries across the world.
National Collection Week for OCC is November 16-23. The First Baptist Church of Bratt will be the official OCC Relay Center for the north end of Escambia County, FL, while Grace Fellowship will collect boxes in Escambia County, AL.
“This is not about the FBC of Bratt”, says Student Pastor Tim Hawsey, Relay Center coordinator. “This is about being a blessing and bringing God’s love and hope to children in poverty around the world that would not receive it otherwise. We have gone through the intense process of been approved as a church to be a Relay Center to collect the boxes from individuals, families, and churches of our area, document and pack them into special cartons and take them to the next level for Samaritan’s Purse, and we have been blessed to do it for six years now.”
Collection hours at the First Baptist Church of Bratt will be:
- Monday, Nov. 16 – Friday, Nov. 20: 8 a.m. – noon, 4-6 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 21: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 22: 9 a.m. – noon, 4-7 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 23: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Collection hours at Grace Fellowship in Atmore will be:
- Monday, Nov. 16: 1-4 p.m.
- Tuesday, Nov. 17: 1-4 p.m.
- Wednesday, Nov. 18: 5 – 8 p.m. (packing party)
- Thursday, Nov. 19: 1-4 p.m.
- Friday, Nov. 20: 1-4 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 20: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 22: Noon-3p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 23: 8-9a.m.
Operation Christmas Child boxes should be packed in a specific manner, and there are changes this year. For more information, call Hawsey at the First Baptist Church of Bratt at (850) 327-6529, visit www.samaritanspurse.org/occ, or call (800) 353-5949. Resources are available for churches that wish to participate.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Tate High School Varsity Cheerleaders Place First At Competition
November 16, 2015
The Tate High School Varsity Cheerleaders won first place at the Cheer Omega Cheer Games this past Saturday. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bill Would Propose Cap On Lottery Scratch Off Games
November 16, 2015
Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket players would have fewer options under a measure filed by state Rep. Frank Artiles, R-Miami. Artiles’ proposal would require the state lottery, which now offers nearly 60 different scratch-off games, to scale back that number to 20, with the most expensive single card selling for $5.
The state’s scratch-off games, which range in price from $1 to $25, collectively produce the largest amount of revenue for the state lottery.
During the past fiscal year, which ended June 30, scratch-off tickets generated $3.7 billion in sales, up from $3.4 billion a year earlier. Overall, the Florida Lottery reached $5.58 billion in sales during the year.