Photos: Honoring Veterans With A Parade
November 13, 2012
Veterans Day obeisances were held across the area Monday, including a parade attended by thousands in Pensacola that ended at the Veterans Memorial Park and the Wall South.
For a photo gallery from the Pensacola Veterans Day Parade, click here.
Pictured top: The Tate High School Army JROTC marches in Pensacola’s Veterans Day Parade Monday morning. Pictured inset: The parade ended at the Wall South. Photos by Cheryl Casey Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Man Dies In Sunday Night Highway 4 Wreck
November 12, 2012
A single vehicle accident west of Century claimed the life of one person Sunday night.
The accident happened just after 9 p.m. on Highway 4 at Canoe Creek, between Bratt and Byrneville. The Florida Highway Patrol said 50-year old Kevin Don Caddick of Century was westbound on Highway 4 when he lost control of his 1998 Dodge Ram in a curve, ran off the south side of the roadway, struck several trees and overturned into a wooded area. Caddick was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no passengers in the vehicle.
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the wreck.
Pictured: A Century man was killed in a single vehicle crash Sunday night on Highway 4 at Canoe Creek. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Local Art Students Recognized As Winners At The Fair
November 12, 2012
Numerous local high school and middle school students from the North Escambia area were recognized for their art entries in the School Art Exhibit at the recent 2012 Pensacola Interstate Fair.
The winners were as follows:
*** MIDDLE SCHOOL ***
Art Program Award of Excellence
Woodham — Winston Foster, Educator
Category – Drawing
First Place – Brandis Larock – Woodham
Second Place – Elizabeth Teets – Woodham
Third Place – Jordan Pollock – Ransom
Category – Mixed Media
First Place – Skylar Jones – Woodham
Second Place – Elise Felt – PATS Center
Third Place – Kaitlyn Negron – Woodham
Category – Painting
First Place – Alexandria Cummings – Bailey
Second Place – Alexis Waller – Bailey
Third Place – Kaitlyn Steeger – Woodham
Category – Printmaking
First Place – Mariah Bennett – Woodham
Second Place – Jacqueline Gibson – Woodham
Third Place – Toby Jamison – Woodham
Category – Sculpture
First Place – Emma Stark – PATS Center
Second Place – Ian Ruiz – Ransom
Third Place – Addison Geiger – Bailey
BEST-IN-SHOW
Dawn Looney – Painting — Woodham
Honorable Mention
Aimee Monk – Drawing – Ransom
Gabby Locke – Drawing – Ransom
Jared Clarke – Drawing – Ransom
Olivia Brown – Drawing– PATS
My Phan – Drawing – PATS
Sasha Irby – Drawing – PATS Center
Sydney Norris – Painting – Bailey
Cory Ward – Painting – Bailey
Addison Gage – Sculpture – Bailey
Ariyana Ramjust – Sculpture – Woodham
William Walker – Sculpture – Woodham
*** HIGH SCHOOL **
Category – Beginning Art
First Place – Stephanie Rosemore – Washington
Second Place – Michael Berryman – Washington
Third Place – Kristin Miller — Pace
Category – Ceramics
First Place – Matt Young – Washington
Second Place – Shane King – Washington
Third Place – Katelyn Varhalla – Tate
Category – Digital Arts
First Place – Faith Dorsey – Tate
Second Place – Derrion Epting, Cameron Houston. Wayne Lawley — Tate
Third Place – Chris Hinkle – Escambia
Category – Drawing
First Place – Anastasia Houser – Pace
Second Place – Sophia Chen – Pensacola
Third Place – Jessica Broussard – Washington
Category – Jewelry/Textiles
First Place – Trinity Dilliard – Pine Forest
Second Place – James Clements – Escambia
Category – Mixed Media
First Place – Kaylee Toyne – Pine Forest
Second Place – Stephanie Rosemore – Washington
Third Place – Allison Goodman McKnight – Escambia
Category – Painting
First Place – Mindy Cramlet – Escambia
Second Place – Summer Walker – Milton
Third Place – Ann Marie Buelow – Pensacola
Category – Photography
First Place – Caroline Shell – Pensacola
Second Place – Kaylee Toyne – Pine Forest
Third Place – Parris Ard, Morgan Bolen, Amanda Fair, Jiska Devries — Tate
Category – Printmaking
First Place – Savannah Way – Milton
Second Place – Taylor Moore – Jay
Third Place – Summer Weatherly – Milton
Category – Sculpture
First Place- – Makayla Kreakbaum – Pace
Second Place – Jordan Garcia – Escambia
Third Place – Sherron Thomas – Pace
BEST-IN-SHOW
Monique Lucas — Pine Forest
John Frenkel, Sr. Award
Alyssa Jones, Pine Forest
Honorable Mentions
Mary Sloan Britton — Beginning Art — Milton
Maria Boucher — Beginning Art — West Florida
Olivia O’Hern — Beginning Art — Pace
Ailene Goldsby — Beginning Art — Washington
Ben Watson — Beginning Art — Jay
Nathan Waters — Beginning Art — Northview
Kimberlee Richards — Ceramics — Tate
Anna Lambert — Ceramics — Pace
Mallory Gilmore — Ceramics — Pace
Class Project — Ceramics — Pace
Abby Harrison — Digital Arts — Jay
Dylan Nadsady — Digital Arts — Jay
Garrett Borden — Digital Arts — Pensacola
Taylor Tate — Drawing — Central
Jessica Taylor — Drawing — West Florida
McKenna Jobe — Mixed Media — Escambia
Alex Windau — Painting — Pace
Russell Barker, Jackson Taghon — Photography — Tate
Devin Patrick — Photography — Escambia
Hung Tran — Photography — Pensacola
Courtney Stein — Photography — Pensacola
Haley Wingard — Photography — Pine Forest
Alexis Huggins — Photography — Pensacola
Carly Vanostenbridge — Photography — Pensacola
Emily Curtis — Printmaking — Milton
Alex Windau — Printmaking — Pace
Jasmine Rhea — Printmaking — Milton
Chance Clark — Sculpture — Pace
Elena Brooks — Sculpture — Pace
Mallory Johnson — Sculpture — Escambia
Alexis Holmes — Sculpture — Pace
Learn To Do Business With ECUA At Workshop
November 12, 2012
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority will host a a “how to do business” with ECUA workshop this week.
The informational meeting will educate attendees about the potential of doing business with the ECUA, while increasing participation in obtaining future ECUA contracts. There will also be a discussion about the new requirements for payment and performance bonds. Attendees will also learn about the bidding process, qualification requirements, future business opportunities, and how the ECUA hiring process is conducted.
ECUA speakers will include Bill Johnson, director of engineering, Amy Williamson, senior purchasing agent, and Frances Webb, human resources generalist.
The event will take place Wednesday, November 14 at 401 East Chase Street from 9 a.m. until noon. The workshop is free, but per-registration is recommended. For more information, contact Laura Subel at lsubel@uwf.edu, (850) 595-0089 or online at clientsfloridasbdc.org/center.
Photos: NHS Band, Dance Team, NJROTC; West Florida Band
November 12, 2012
For a photo gallery featuring the Northview High band, dance team and NJROTC, and the West Florida High band, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
HS Football: Final District Standings, Playoff Pairings
November 12, 2012
Here is a look at the final district standings for the 2012 high school football season and schedules for the first round of the playoffs.
Century Correctional, Forest Service Hold Trail Ride For Special Olympics
November 12, 2012
Century Correctional Institute and the Florida’s Forestry Service partnered for a recent trail ride to benefit Florida Special Olympics.
Riders with about 65 horses and five wagons with teams turned out for the first annual trail ride, which was followed by an auction. The event raised a total of $2,350 for Special Olympics. Organizers said a bigger and better event is being planned for next year.
Donations for the event included: one free shoulder mount from Cooper Taxidermy in Pace, a rifle scope from Mike’s Gun Shop in Jay, gift certificates from Circle J Western Wear in Chumuckla and Penton’s Farm Supply, halters and harnesses from Cantonment Feed, and handheld radios from S&K Communications in Century.’
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Walnut Hill Fire Honors Firemen, Community Members During Fish Fry
November 11, 2012
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department honored members of the community and the department during their 43rd annual fish fry Saturday.
Diann Stewart was named Firefighter of the Year, an award chosen by her fellow firefighters. Dennis Rigby was named Officer of the Year and recognized for his 32 years of service to the department.
Escambia Grain received the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s Community Service Award, and former chief Al Bradley was named an honorary member.
Hundreds of people enjoyed fried catfish or grilled chicken plates during the event, with proceeds to be used to provide assistance to displaced fire victims in the area. The Northwest Florida Blood Center Bloodmobile was also on hand for a blood drive.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: Diann Stewart was named the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s Firefighter of the Year Saturday during the department’s 43rd annual catfish fry. Pictured inset: Andrew Peters fries catfish for the event. NorthEscambia.com photos, click toe enlarge.
Cross Country: Jay Lady Royals Headed To State, Boys Place 12th
November 11, 2012
The Jay Lady Royals cross country team is state bound after a number four showing at the Region 1-1A meet Saturday in Tallahassee.
The Royals were the only public school from the regional that advanced to state with a 4th out of 13 team finish. Two Jay runners also advanced not only as part of the team, but also as individuals. Sophomore Jessica Thornton placed 5th overall with a time of 20:28. Eighth grader Jorja Agrait placed 13th overall with a time of 21:10.
The Jay boys team did not fair as well overall, finishing 12th out of 15 teams. but improving their 1A District 1 standings to 2nd behind PCA. Sophomore Micah Kemp was the lead runner for Jay as he advances to the State meet for the Royals. Kemp finished 13th overall with a time of 17:26 for his fourth trip to state.
The state finals will be held next Saturday, November 17 at the Apalachee State Park in Tallahassee.
GIRLS RESULTS
Including Jay, Pensacola Christian, Central
5 — Thornton, Jessica, Jay 20:29.0
9 — Cochran, Lauren, Pensacola Christian 20:58.2
13 — Agrait, Jorja, Jay 21:10.4
23 — Jacobs, Sarah, Pensacola Christian 22:00.0
25 — Brown, Savannah, Jay 22:14.4
35 — Thornton, Jenna, Jay 22:53.7
38 — Smith, Cecilia, Central 23:09.52
41 — Henderson, Megan, Pensacola Christian 23:15.5
46 — Bradley, Brandi, Central (Milton) 23:36.1
48 — Gilliard, Camryn, Central (Milton) 23:43.2
59 — Mitchem, Alexis, Jay 25:02.8
60 — Gagnon, Mikayla, Pensacola Christian 25:05.6
61 — Weekes, Kendra, Jay 25:07.2
67 — Smith, Monica, Pensacola Christian 25:36.2
69 — Hopkins, Beth, Central (Milton) 25:55.5
70 — Waters, Erica, Central (Milton) 25:56.6
71 — Free, Danielle, Jay 26:00.3
73 — Fuller, Kennedy, Central (Milton) 26:08.6
75 — Brock, Ann, Pensacola Christian 26:31.1
77 — Barnhart, Esther, Pensacola Christian 26:47.7
78 — Morrow, Allaina, Central (Milton) 26:50.3
BOYS RESULTS
Including Jay, Pensacola Christian, Central
6 — Balentine, Joshua, Pensacola Christian 17:06.7
8 — Carlson, Jeremy, Pensacola Christian 17:18.0
13 — Kemp, Micah, Jay 17:26.5
17 — Jekel, Justin, Pensacola Christian 17:36.5
28 — Johnson, Kody, Pensacola Christian 18:29.4
35 — Posey, Daniel, Pensacola Christian 18:54.2
43 — Peterson, Christop, Pensacola Christian 19:05.6
52 — Fuller, Kyle, Central (Milton) 19:33.7
53 — Wolfe, Cody, Jay 19:34.4
60 — Foley, Mark, Jay 20:04.4
82 — Givens, Morgan, Central (Milton) 21:17.5
89 — Price, Garrett, Central (Milton) 21:53.4
95 — Belanger, Ervin, Jay 22:55.4
101 — Gonzalez, Austin, Jay 24:12.8
103 — Peirce, Garrett, Central (Milton) 24:58.2
104 — Harris, Cole, Central (Milton) 24:59.7
105 — Goodson, Noah, Jay 28:39.5
Worker Hit By Truck In Construction Zone
November 11, 2012
A 56-year old man was critically injured Saturday morning when he was struck by a vehicle in a construction zone.
The man was reportedly setting up traffic cones on Highway 31 at Industrial Drive in Atmore about 7 a.m. when he was hit by a full-size Ford pickup truck estimated to be traveling at least 45 mph. The force of the impact threw the man about 35 feet.
He was airlifted to Baptist Hospital in Pensacola as a “trauma alert”. The man’s name has not been released; the accident remains under investigation.
Pictured: A 56-year old man was critically injured when he was hit by a pickup truck Saturday morning in this Atmore construction zone. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
