Escambia Tax Deadline Is Thursday
April 28, 2009
The deadline to pay 2008 real estate and tangible personal property taxes is Thursday afternoon, and the county’s tax collector says that $26 million is still outstanding.
All 2008 unpaid real estate and tangible personal property taxes must be paid and a receipt issued by 5:00 p.m. Thursday, April 30 to avoid being advertised as delinquent with additional advertising costs, according to Janet Holley, Escambia County tax collector. Online or automated phone payments (800‑601‑1055) also must be made by 5:00 p.m. April 30 to prevent advertising.
The delinquent ad will be published in The Pensacola News Journal May 7, 14, and 21. This list will be posted on the tax collector’s web site May 7.
The status of your taxes can be checked and online payments can be made at www.escambiataxcollector.com. Automated information is also available from TAX TALK at 438-3299. For more information call the tax collector’s office at 438-6500, Ext. 252. (TTY users for the hearing impaired call 472‑0031.)
Elementary Shining Stars Honored By WSRE, Receive Congressional Recognition
April 27, 2009
One student from each local elementary school was named as a “Shining Star’ during a ceremony Sunday afternoon as WSRE in Pensacola, and each received Congressional recognition.
WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast and the Greater Escambia Community Foundation honored the fourth and fifth grade students for their outstanding citizenship and leadership qualities.
Honored from North Escambia elementary schools were:
- Bethany Reynolds, Bratt Elementary
- Jessica Stacey, Byrneville Elementary
- Audriene Odom, Carver/Century K-8 School
- Courtney Weekly, Molino Park Elementary
- Michael Sherrill, Jim Allen Elementary School
Each student received a certificate honoring them as “one of the most exemplary students in our community” presented by Pensacola Mayor Mike Wiggins and Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas.
Each Shining Star was also presented with a brand new bicycle and helmet, and a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Jeff Miller.
The Shining Stars will be featured in a 30 second public service announcement that will air on WSRE Channel 23. A total of 45 students, one from each elementary school in the county, received the accolades.
Pictured above: Shining Star award winner Bethany Reynolds from Bratt Elementary. Pictured below, top to bottom: Shining Stars Jessica Stacey, Byrneville Elementary; Audriene Odom, Carver/Century K-8 School; Courtney Weekly, Molino Park Elementary and Michael Sherrill, Jim Allen Elementary School. Presenting the awards in the photographs are Pensacola Mayor Mike Wiggins (left) and Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century Makes Decision On Computer Support Services
April 27, 2009
The Town of Century has decided to pay for computer support on an as-needed basis rather than paying monthly for contract services.
The lowest cost proposal the town received for ongoing computer support was from Southern Computer in Atmore. That contract would have cost the town $500 up front and $299 per month for offsite backups and two hours of support time per month.
The higher initial fee, Mayor Freddie McCall said, would have paid the company to check out the town’s 10 computers and make sure they were current on software and antivirus updates.
For now, the town intends to pay for computer help on an as-needed basis, and they will consider a yearly contract at budget time.
Weekend In Review: About 300 Photos
April 27, 2009
NorthEscambia.com ran about 300 photos from event over the weekend, including Century’s Relay for Life and the EREC Annual Meeting in Jay.
For a story about Century’s Relay for Life with a link to 150 photos, click here.
For a story about EREC’s annual meeting with a link to about 35 photos, click here.
For a story about Ernest Ward Middle School’s Annual Sports Banquet with a link to about 50 photos, click here.
For a story about Molino Park Elementary School’s Arts Day with a link to about 50 photos, click here.
For a story about Barrineau Park’s annual Community Cleanup with photos, click here.
NorthEscambia.com is updated each day — including Saturday and Sunday — with the lastest local news and event photos, so make sure you visit NorthEscambia.com daily.
April Students Of The Month Named
April 27, 2009
April Students of the Month have been named at North Escambia schools.The monthly recognition is presented to two students from each participating school by the Escambia Association for Administrators in Education
The following students of the month were named from North Escambia schools:
- Bratt Elementary: Jasmine N. Elliott, fourth grade; Jakob T. Gibson, first grade
- Carver/Century K-8: Devon L. Cohen, first grade; Travon L. Brown, kindergarten
- Molino Park Elementary: Rusty T. Stanton, fourth grade; Steffon M. Murphy, fifth grade
- Jim Allen Elementary: Jasmyne L. Ezell, fourth grade; Linda D. Bryant, fourth grade
- Ransom Middle: David D. Moorhead, eighth grade; Charles E. Givens, eighth grade
- Northview High: Joshua C. Scott, 10th grade; Summer D. Sanders, 12th grade
Pictured above: Northview High School’s Students of the Month Summer Sanders and Josh Scott. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle Needs Items For Super Yard Sale
April 27, 2009
Ernest Ward Middle School is accepting items for a “Super Yard Sale” to be held on Saturday, May 9.
Donated items for the yard sale will be accepted from 7:30 until 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 until 5:00 p.m. Persons donating items should check in at the front office.
Some of the items needed for the yard sale include:
- baby clothes
- baby furniture
- children and adult clothes
- lawn equipment
- lawn furniture
- electronics
- small appliances
- furniture
- plants
- toys
- sporting goods
- tools
- books
- kitchen items
- antiques
- small housewares
Items donated should be in a good condition.
The Super Yard Sale at Ernest Ward Middle School will be held on Saturday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Miss Blueberry Pageant: Now Is Time To Register
April 26, 2009
Applications are being accepted until Saturday from girls that wish to complete in the first Miss Blueberry Pageant on June 12 at the county’s Blueberry Jamboree in Barrineau Park.
A Miss Blueberry Blossom will be named from girls in the sixth to eighth grade, and Miss Blueberry will be named from competitors in grades 9 to 12. Girls must be residents of Escambia County.
Applications and non-refundable $30 entry fees must be submitted in person on Saturday, May 2 between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. at the Barrineau Park Community Center at 6055 Barrineau Park School Road at which time applicants will receive information packages. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Escambia County Recreation. Event coordinators will explain judging procedures, rules and regulations, and answer questions at 9 a.m. Alternative arrangements are available for applicants who cannot attend registration by calling pageant coordinators prior to May 2.
Miss Blueberry is expected to participate in the Blueberry and Bluegrass Jamboree festivities on Saturday, June 13. She must also attend the 2010 Miss Blueberry crowning and will be asked to attend several other local community events. Miss Blueberry Blossom is exempt from mandatory attendance at community events.
The Blueberry and Bluegrass Jamboree is sponsored in part by Escambia County Neighborhoods and Community Services Bureau, University of Florida IFAS Extension Services and NorthEscambia.com.
For more information and registration contact pageant coordinators, Stacey Ward at (850) 336-0223 and Sarah J. Miller at (850) 341-9767 or click here.
EREC Holds 70th Annual Meeting Saturday, Elects Trustees
April 26, 2009
Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s 70th Annual Meeting was held Saturday at Jay High School.
James Earl Hall and Ernie Hester were elected as cooperative trustees from Escambia County and Ed Kelly was elected as a Santa Rosa County trustee.
Click here for a photo gallery from the event.
Pictured above: Sam Walker, EREC vice president, speaks with James Earl Hall and Ernie Hester at EREC’s annual meeting Saturday in Jay. Hester and Hall were elected as EREC trustees at the meeting. Pictured below: Entertainment at today’s EREC meeting. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Birth: Jesse Mason Garrett
April 26, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Edlen Posey Garrett are proud to announce the birth of their son Jesse Mason Garrett. Grandparents are Lynn Jesse and Joyce Garrett of Barrineau Park, and Diana and Jim Smith of Racine, Ohio. Great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Cleavy Edward Posey, Sr. of Crestview. Jesse Mason is named after his Granddaddy Lynn Jesse, Sr. and his Uncle Lynn Jesse Garrett, Jr. and also his Granddaddy Jim Mason and Uncle Josh Mason of Ohio.
Century Holds Relay For Life
April 26, 2009
Communities from across the area joined together Saturday and early Sunday morning for Century’s Relay for Life.
The event, which benefits the America Cancer Society, was held from noon Saturday 6:00 Sunday morning at Kayo Stanton Stadium at the Old Century High School on Hecker Road.
Click here for a complete photo gallery from the Survivor’s Brunch, Relay Survivor’s Lap, the Relay for Life event, the Luminaria Ceremony, and more (including Elvis–don’t miss the Elvis photos with the ladies!).
Participants, sponsors and entertainers from Century, McDavid, Walnut Hill, Flomaton, Pensacola, Milton and Atmore are taking part in the Century Relay for Life. NorthEscambia.com will have a complete photo gallery Sunday morning with dozens of Relay photos.
“It is a community joining together for a common goal — celebrating life, remembering those lost to cancer and fighting back against the disease” Paula Jernigan, Century’s Relay chairperson, said.
A presentation was made during the opening ceremony at noon to honor Kayo Stanton, the man for which the old Century High School stadium is named. After a NorthEscambia.com about Mr. Stanton (click here for the story), Relay organizers decided to honor his memory.
As of “bank night’ last Tuesday, Century’s Relay had raised about $14,000 in donations for the American Cancer Society. To make a last minute donation to today’s Century Relay for Life make your donation online.
Participating teams will include the Alger-Sullivan Historical Society, Bryneville Elementary, Carver/Century K-8, Century Branch Library, Century Correctional Institute, Century Pharmacy, Critter Caregivers, Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department and NorthEscambia.com.
Pictured above: The survivor’s walk at today’s Century Relay for Life. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.