Students Honored At FCA Banquet
November 15, 2010
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes “Go the Distance” Awards Banquet was held recently at the First Baptist Church in Pensacola.
Athletes from Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Washington counties were honored for their participation in cross country, golf, swimming and volleyball.
Honored from Northview High School were:
- Georgia Goetter and Josh Scott, cross country
- Savannah Singleton and Kyle Long, golf
- Sarah Killam, volleyball
Pictured top: Northview athletes (L-R) Josh Scott, Georgia Goetter, Savannah Singleton, Sarah Killam and Kyle Long were honored at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes “Go the Distance” Awards Banquet in Pensacola. Pictured inset: Northview cross country team members Jazzlyn Franklin and Kelsey Taylor at the FCA banquet. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jay’s Matt Dobson Wins Pensacola Marathon
November 15, 2010
Matt Dobson of Jay won the Pensacola Marathon on Sunday.
Dobson, 41, finished the 26.2 mile marathon in 2 hours and 49 minutes, over seven minutes ahead of the second place finisher.
About 1,100 runners took part in either the full marathon or a half-marathon course through downtown Pensacola.
Dobson will run the Disney World Marathon in January. He won the race in 2004, the only American to hold that distinction.
Other North Escambia area runners that placed were:
MARATHON
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 – 44
2 Hank Colburn 44 Cantonment 03:31:40
HALF-MARATHON
MALE AGE GROUP: 25 – 29
7 Keith Bell Atmore 01:33:10
16 Cole Yuknis Cantonment 01:41:13
MALE AGE GROUP: 35 – 39
5 Ryan Conner Cantonment 01:39:57
MALE AGE GROUP: 40 – 44
3 James Dillard Cantonment 01:33:41
41 Karlis Burton Cantonment 02:41:24
MALE AGE GROUP: 45 – 49
3 Mercer Sport Cantonment 01:41:45
42 Rick Vangilder Cantonment 02:51:18
MALE AGE GROUP: 50 – 54
15 David Frederick Cantonment 02:01:59
24 Carl Weber Cantonment 02:11:03
32 Cary Merkerson Cantonment 03:06:51
MALE AGE GROUP: 65 – 69
2 Wayne Peacock Cantonment 02:03:55
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 20 – 24
44 Ashley McCormick Cantonment 02:47:17
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 25 – 29
61 Nicole Napolitano Cantonment 02:29:15
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 30 – 34
69 Monica Williams Cantonment 02:58:08
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 40 – 44
11 Pam Stafford Cantonment 02:01:27
46 Deanna Cook Molino 03:01:42
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 45 – 49
12 Terri Berry Molino 02:11:03
15 Lasonya Purifoy Cantonment 02:14:39
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 50 – 54
19 Amy Knight Atmore 02:25:11
11 4 Yuvonne Hurd 2 Cantonment 02:07:36
FEMALE AGE GROUP: 55 – 59
9 Luann Joyner Cantonment 02:48:30
10 Tina Tuttle Molino 03:01:58
ECUA Picks Eco-Machine Artwork
November 15, 2010
Photographer Cheryl Casey’s design titled “A Greener Today, A Cleaner Tomorrow” was the grand prize winner in the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority “Clean, Green, ECO-Machine” art contest.
The Beulah photographer’s design will be displayed on the sides of the new ECUA “ECO-Machine” sanitation truck during the 2010-2011 year, and appear on the ECUA website.
The art contest was designed to showcase the newest item in the Authority’s environmental toolbox — a Peterbilt Model 320 HLA (Hydraulic Launch Assist) Hybrid sanitation truck, or better known as the “Clean, Green, ECO-Machine” Using the general theme of environmental awareness, residents of all ages were invited to submit an original art creation to the ECUA.
The new environmental truck is considerably quieter compared to standard sanitation trucks in its daily stop, pick-up, and go operations. The new vehicle delivers a significant 30 to 40percent reductions in emissions, and a 30 percent improvement in fuel consumption, according to ECUA. Brake-related maintenance costs are reduced by 50 percent, doubling the brakes life expectancy while using environmentally friendly biodegradable hydraulic oil.
As the contest winner, Casey received a Fujifilm Fine Pix S1800 digital camera. The runner-up art contest award was presented to water color artist, Patsy Pennington, also of Pensacola. Entries were judged on creativity, originality, and quality.
Pictured top: Cheryl Casey’s design titled “A Greener Today, A Cleaner Tomorrow” will appear on the side of the ECUA’s new “green” sanitation truck. Submitted for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Free Thanksgiving Lunch Planned For Area Seniors
November 15, 2010
The annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon for senior citizens will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God at 2311 Highway 4A in Byrneville.
There will be lots of good food, fun and fellowship. Door prizes will be awarded. All senior citizens in the Byrneville Community are invited to attend.
Team Depot Volunteers For Century Care Center
November 15, 2010
Home Depot’s Team Depot recently donated their time and money to build an outdoor potting bench for the residents at Century Care Center. The bench is custom built for use by Century Care residents in wheelchairs. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Video: Northview Beats West Florida
November 14, 2010
Here are video highlights by Keith Garrison from Northview’s win Friday night over West Florida.
For game details, click here for the NorthEscambia.com story. For a photo gallery, click here.
(If you don’t see the video, it is because a setting at your home, work or school firewall or computer is blocking YouTube videos.)
Featured Recipe: Cream Cheese and Chocolate Tunnel Cake
November 14, 2010
This weekend’s featured recipe from Janet Tharpe is a Cream Cheese and Chocolate Tunnel Cake with the creaminess of cheesecake and the rich, traditional flavor of chocolate cake.
To print today’s “Just a Pinch” recipe column, you can click the image below to load a printable pdf with a recipe card.
Photos: EWMS Honors Veterans
November 14, 2010
Veterans from all branches of service were honored Friday at Ernest Ward Middle School.
The program included several video interviews with local veterans. The interviews will be preserved in the school’s library for future generations.
A tribute to the U.S. Coast Guard included a fly-in by Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin helicopter from New Orleans.
For a photo gallery from the event, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Galen Goetter Graduates From Basic Training
November 14, 2010
Air Force Airman Galen M. Goetter has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
He is the son of Glen and Abby Goetter of North Pine Barren Road, McDavid.
Ernest Ward Cheerleaders Take 1st At Regionals
November 14, 2010
The Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders placed first in the Junior Non Tumbling Division Saturday morning at the West Florida Regional competition held at Tate High School.
Pictured top: Members of the Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders are (front, L-R) Brittney Ward, Reagan Bell, Morgan Ward, Hannah Gibson, Mallory Ryan, Jadlyn Agerton, (back, L-R) Krysten Byrd, Kamryn Brock, Danielle Robertson, Kendal Cobb, Jessica McCullough, Dariane Guy and Katelyn Abbott. Pictured below: The EWMS cheerleaders perform Saturday morning at Tate High School. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
