Tate Downs Navarre To Remain Unbeaten; Northview JV Splits Miller Double Header
March 9, 2015
Tate 3, Navarre 0
Trace Penton pitched a one hit complete game shutout Saturday as the Tate Aggies beat Navarre 3-0. With the win, the Aggies are now 7-0, 3-0 in the district. . Sawyer Smith was 2-3, 2B, HR, 2 RBI. Branden Fryman was 2-3. The Aggies next
travel to Fort Walton Beach on Tuesday. The junior varsity will play at 4:30, and the varsity will play at 7:00.
Northview 4, T.R. Miller 2 (JV)
T.R. Miller 3, Northview 2 (JV)
The junior varsity Northview Chiefs split a double header with T.R. Miller Saturday in Brewton. Northview’s JV beat Miller 4-2, and Miller got past Northview 3-2. Northview’s JV next travels to West Florida High on March 12 for a 5:30 p.m. first pitch.
Photos: ‘A Turtle Convention’
March 9, 2015
Turtles on Jernigan’s Lake lined logs Sunday afternoon to enjoy the warm sunshine. Jernigan’s Lake, sometimes called Wiggin’s Lake, is located just east of Century off the Escambia River. Reader photos by Howard Stanton for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Write A Letter For An Absolutely Incredible Kid
March 9, 2015
Celebrating its 18th anniversary this year, Camp Fire’s Absolutely Incredible Kid Day will honor our nation’s youth by asking adults to write simple letters of encouragement and inspiration to the incredible kids in their lives and community. It is a simple, meaningful way to let youth know how much they are appreciated. Lives are changed by this simple act of love and kindness. Letters are
“We know about Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Women’s History Month. We celebrate adults on special days, but why not youth?” said La-Vonne Haven, executive director of Camp Fire Gulf Wind Inc. “We ask every adult to join us. Take five minutes and write a letter to a child, tell them they matter, that they always will. If a youth hears it enough and believes it, he or she will be more prepared to face the complicated issues confronting them every day.”
Absolutely Incredible Kid Day was developed by Camp Fire, a national youth organization and will be celebrated across America. Absolutely Incredible Kid Day is celebrated annually on the third Thursday in March. This year, Camp Fire Gulf Wind, will celebrate on Thursday, March 19, 2015.
“The students were so excited to receive the special letters and shared them with friends,” said Coach Julie Madison-Tompkins, teacher at Warrington Middle School. “It meant so much to see the smiles on the student’s faces.”
Anyone can participate—parents, siblings, grandparents, teachers, coaches, executives, etc… The goal is for every kid in America to receive a letter. Just imagine the impact of encouraging letters in lunch boxes, left on pillows, tucked into backpacks and placed on desks.
To participate, visit http://www.campfirekids.com/ to get the Absolutely Incredible Kid Day letterhead and wonderful ideas to write an encouraging letter to a child, or call (850) 476-1760 to have the letterhead mailed to you. Letters received by March 12 will be delivered to K-6th grade students in our local schools.
Ag Saves Workshop Series – Securing Your Farm’s Financial Future
March 9, 2015
Escambia County Extension and the University of Florida IFAS will host an Ag Saves Workshop Series, and the registration deadline is Tuesday. This four-session series of interactive workshops will focus on the basics of securing your farm’s financial future and will be offered locally at the Walnut Hill Community Center on Highway 97. In addition to learning from featured speakers, participants will receive a Farm Journal Legacy Project Workbook to help walk their family through the succession planning process.
The four workshop sessions, held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., will cover the following topics:
- Tuesday, March 24 – Preparing for retirement and other goals
- Tuesday, June 23 – Trimming the fat, how to manage and reduce your debt
- Tuesday, July 21 – Securing your family’s and your farm’s future, part 1
- Tuesday, August 18 – Securing your family’s and your farm’s future, part 2
The cost of the class is $55 per family (up to four members) and pre-registration is required by Tuesday, March 10. For more information or to register contact Libbie Johnson or Dorothy Lee at Escambia County Extension (850) 475-5230. or visit bit.ly/AgSavesSeries.
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.
Supervisor Of Elections Offers College Scholarship Opportunity
March 8, 2015
Ecambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford is reminding students that the deadline is approaching to apply for the 2015 Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections (FSASE) college scholarship. Three $1,200 scholarships will be awarded this summer by FSASE for the 2015 school year.
The scholarship is available to juniors or seniors attending an accredited Florida university or college, with a major in: political science, public or business administration, or journalism/mass communications. Among the requirements, students must have maintained a “C” average or above the previous year, demonstrate financial need and be registered to vote.
Copies of the application and full eligibility requirements may be downloaded from the Supervisor of Elections website at EscambiaVotes.com or may be picked up at the Elections Office, 213 Palafox Place, Second Floor. Completed applications must reach the Supervisor’s office by close of business on March 16.
Stafford will forward one application with a written recommendation to the FSASE Scholarship Committee, which will review the submissions from all 67 Florida counties. The scholarships will be awarded by the Association and the winner will be announced at the 2015 FSASE Summer Conference in June.
Students from Escambia County were scholarship winners in 2006, 2009 and 2010.
United Way Offers Two Free Income Tax Filing Programs
March 8, 2015
The United Way of Escambia County is offering free tax help to anyone living in Escambia or Santa Rosa counties with a household income of $60,000 or less.
Online: File your taxes anywhere, anytime at www.myfreetaxes.com. If you have questions, just call the MyFreeTaxes Helpline at 1-855-698-9435, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CST for assistance.
In-person: Go to a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site and have an IRS certified volunteer prepare your taxes one-on-one. Dial 2-1-1 or visit www.unitedwayescambia.org/taxhelp for locations and hours of operation.
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.
Car, SUV Slam Into Century Home
March 7, 2015
A Century resident escaped injury Saturday morning when her own SUV came crashing into her house after been slammed by a sleepy driver.
The accident happened just about 6 a.m. in the 8800 block of North Century Boulevard. The driver of a southbound Chevrolet Impala told authorities she left the roadway after falling asleep at the wheel.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 49-year old Madonnna Schaniel of Atmore then struck a Chevrolet Blazer parked next to the house, sending the SUV through a living room wall. The car then struck the front of the house.
The homeowner was asleep in an adjacent bedroom and not injured. The driver refused medical treatment at the scene.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
NorthEscambia.Com photos.
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.