Escambia County FFA Students Participate In Project
May 9, 2011
The Escambia County FFA recently participated in the 2011 Gulf Coast Agriculture and Natural Resource Association project. FFA Chapters from across the School District of Escambia County took part in enriching student’s lives.
The Gulf Coast Agriculture and Natural Resource Association, is an organization that is dedicated to enriching student’s lives through livestock projects. Student’s work with their local FFA advisors to learn as much as possible about agriculture through their projects. Many skills are acquired throughout this project including teamwork, commitment, and financial stewardship. Students spend many hours training for the show and receive assistance from their advisors, industry partners, alumni and community stakeholders.
The following students participated in this year’s show:
Northview High School
Allie Vidak
Jennifer Bladwin
Ashley Cunningham
Tate High School
Megan Gibbs
Emily Higdon
Victoria Bell
Tyler Knowles
Joshua Miller
Dyllan Brown
Kyle Livingston
Ernest Ward Middle School
Tabitha Chavers
Miranda Vidak
Austin Cunningham
Bellview Middle School
Donnie Dixon
Hanna Garrett
Virginia Montgomery
Ransom Middle School
Forrest Gibbs
Kindergarten Registration At Bratt, Molino Park Elementaries
May 9, 2011
Registration is underway for kindergarten at Bratt and Molino Park elementary schools.
Students must be age five before September 1, 2011 to register for the 2011-2012 school year. The student’s birth certificate, social security number and proof of residence (such as a power bill) are required at the time of registration. An immunization record and Florida physical are required by the first day of school.
Registration packets are available now at Bratt and Molino Park elementary schools. For more information, call Bratt at (850) 327-6137 or Molino Park at (850) 587-5265.
Ernest Ward Middle School Names Students Of The Month
May 9, 2011
Ernest Ward Middle School has named their Students of the Month for April. They are (L-R) James White, Courtney Weekley and Jon Michael Hart. Submitted photo for Northescambia.com, click to enlarge.
‘Thank You Jesus’ – No Injuries in Bratt Wreck
May 8, 2011
“All Is Well. Thank You Jesus” — those were the words spray-painted on an overturned Chevrolet Blazer discovered this morning on Hanks Road near Pine Barren Road in Bratt.
There was no one around the vehicle when authorities responded. Using the vehicle’s registration information, they determined the Blazer’s owner lived a short distance away. They found the driver, 50-year old Juanita Fears, about to leave her home — and head to church.
Fears told authorities that she had fallen asleep on her way home earlier in the morning. She was not injured.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pictured above: There were no injuries in this accident Sunday morning on Hanks Road in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Molino Man, 53, Dies In Highway 95A Crash
May 8, 2011
(UPDATED) A Molino man was killed in a wreck near his home sometime early Saturday morning or late Friday night.
Reuben B. Ard, Jr., 53, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which was discovered by a passerby about 6:30 a.m. on Highway 95A at Barrineau Park Road. Authorities said the crash had occurred perhaps several hours before it was discovered. There were no passengers in the vehicle.
Ard lost control in a curve as he traveled north on Highway 95A and ran off the road into a heavily wooded area where he struck several tree..
Pictured: A Molino man died Saturday morning in this crash on Highway 95A near his home. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Century Celebrates Sawmill Day
May 8, 2011
The Sawmill Day heritage festival was held Saturday in Century’s historical park. The event included a variety of entertainment, displays, arts, crafts, food, an antique car show and more.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event and car show, click here.
There were about 40 participants in the car show. Ron Watkins, Jr.’s 1972 Buick GS took Best of Show in the event.
Century Sawmill Day Car Show winners were:
Best of Show
9 – Ron Wadkins, Jr. – 72 Buick GS
Next Ten (alphabetical, not necessarily in finishing order)
12 – Dennis Ard – 80 Pontiac TransAm
18 – Jerry Dawson – 70 Chevelle SS
4 – Gerald DuBose – 40 Chevy Coupe
3 – Joe Linsy – 50 Ford Coupe
32 – Freddie McCall – 40 Ford 2-Door Sedan
33 – Freddie McCall – 34 Ford 3-window Coupe
1 – Betty Tharp – 67 Camaro
10 – Earl Tisdale – 30 Model A
11 – Diane Van Leer – 55 Chevy BelAir
5 – Ron Wadkins, Jr. – 57 Chevy BelAir
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Celebrating Mayfest
May 8, 2011
From beautiful babies, cute dogs, arts and crafts, entertainment and plenty of fun, Mayfest 2011 had a little bit of something for everyone Saturday at Tom Byrne Park in Atmore. Hundreds attended the annual event.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from Mayfest in Atmore, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Cantonment Farmer’s Market Huge Success
May 8, 2011
Organizers said the first Market at Saint Monica’s was a huge success Saturday with 10 vendors selling everything from grass-fed beef to homemade candles.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
Participating vendors included, Hastings Grass Fed Beef, Country Baked Goods & Fresh Salsas, C & D Mill, Kelly’s Mayhaw Berries & Jelly, The Farm at Enoch’s Walk, Ladybug Acres Natural Growers, Tracie’s Candles, Shirley’s Creations, Jennifer Kizer Photography, and St. Monica’s Church. Other vendors scheduled to participate in future markets include Steve’s Farm, Bill and Patty Putters, Beck’s Lake Farm and Stephanie’s Raw Honey.
The next Market at Saint Monica’s is scheduled for Saturday, May 21 from 8 am until noon at the church, located at 699 South Highway 95A in Cantonment. Vendor applications are still being accepted at www.st-monicas.org/market.html.
Pictured: Scenes from the first Market at Saint Monica’s Saturday in Cantonment. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Gas Prices Still Going Up, But Expected To Drop By Summer
May 8, 2011
As a gallon of regular unleaded gas moves dangerously close to $4 a gallon in the North Escambia area, some analysts are predicting a little relief will arrive by June with a total price drop around 50 cents a gallon.
Crude oil tumbled about 15 percent in the last week, but gas prices did not follow. The average price of a gallon of standard-grade gasoline in Escambia County was $3.91 on Saturday — slightly better than the statewide average of $3.93. That’s an increase of 22 cents per a gallon from the month-ago price of $3.71, according to the daily price survey published by AAA. The same gallon of gas was $2.89 at this time last year.
The current national retail average price for a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline is $3.95. This is up nine cents from a week ago, 32 cents from a month ago and $1.07 from a year ago. In the last week, seven states have seen their average price rise to $4 or more for a gallon of regular gasoline, bringing the total to 13 states plus the District of Columbia at or above the $4 mark.
Pictured: A gallon of regular unleaded was $3.89 Saturday at the Tom Thumb in Molino. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
600 Students Take On Sunshine Math; Wins For Molino Park, Jim Allen
May 8, 2011
There was lots more than two plus two Saturday at the University of West Florida Field House as about 600 third, fourth and fifth grade students from almost every Escambia County elementary school took part in the annual Sunshine Math Competition.
Students competed both individually and as teams in the event that challenges their math skills. The math whizzes were chosen as the best from each school in their weekly Sunshine Math events.
Among the North Escambia participating schools, the Jim Allen Elementary School “Team 1″ took first place for the fifth grade, and Molino Park Elementary “Team 2″ took finished in third place for the third grade.
In the individual categories, Dalton Brown of Molino Park finished third in the fourth grade division.
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The complete winner’s list was as follows:
Team Competition Winners
Third Grade
1st Place: Hellen Caro, Team 1
2nd Place: Pensacola Beach, Team 1
3rd Place: Molino Park, Team 2
Fourth Grade
1st Place: Hellen Carro, Team 1
2nd Place: Hellen Carro, Team 2
3rd Place: Longleaf, Team 1
Fifth Grade
1st Place: Jim Allen, Team 1
2nd Place: McArthur, Team 2
3rd Place: N.B. Cook, Team 1
Individual Competition Winners
Third Grade
1st Place: Lizzie Davis – Cordova Park
2nd Place: Sophie Faircloth – Pensacola Beach
3rd Place: Nolan Costa – Hellen Caro
Fourth Grade
1st Place: John Dixon – Longleaf
2nd Place: Maxwell Alderman – N.B. Cook
3rd Place: Dalton Brown — Molino Park
Fifth Grade
1st Place: Drake Taylor – Scenic Heights
2nd Place: Kareem Bataineh – Cordova Park
3rd Place: Prescott Morre — Lipscomb
Pictured top: Jim Allen Elementary School “Team 1″ took first place for the fifth grade and (pictured inset) Molino Park Elementary “Team 2″ took third place in the third grade category. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.