Flomaton Beats Excel 25-14
October 11, 2008
The Flomaton Hurricanes improved to 6-1 after a big region game against the Excel Panthers.
The Canes beat Excel 28-14 Friday night in Flomaton.
Tony Ellis rushed for 234 yards on 29 carries. Dominique Robinson picked up a touch down on a one yard run and an 11 yard pass to Tata Ellis for a 14-0 Flomaton lead at the end of the first quarter.
Excel scored on a 5-yard run with 11:52 in the second quarter.
The Canes will host Millry in game number eight of the season next Friday. This game will be the third game of four in a row region games.
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Pictured above and below: The Flomaton Hurricanes beat Excel 28-14 Friday night. Submitted photos by Mike Newton Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
You Can Tour The Perdido Landfill, Recycling Facility
October 11, 2008
Escambia County is opening the Perdido Landfill for tours on Wednesday, October 15. The county says it is a chance for citizens to learn about the intricate processes of solid waste disposal and recycling.
The two hour tour is open to the public and media, and focuses on the proper disposal and recycling of solid waste. Some of the topics covered on the tour include:
• Disposal and recycling of household hazardous waste such as chemicals, paint, light bulbs, batteries, etc.
• Recycling facility
• Discussion of other diversion programs
• Landfill mining
• Active “Class I” landfill cell
• Diversion and recycling of waste tires
• Storm water runoff control and treatment
The landfill tour will begin at the Division of Solid Waste office located at 13006 Beulah Road at 9 a.m.
Space is limited and reservations may be made by calling the Escambia County Office of Public Information at (850) 595-3476.
Heartbreaker: Jay Royals Suffer Homecoming Loss, West Gadsden Scores At :06 To Go
October 11, 2008
Homecoming was spoiled for Jay Friday night when West Gadsden traveled to north Santa Rosa County and scored a field goal with just six seconds to go on the clock.
West Gadsden downed the Jay Royals 17-14.
Jay dominated the first half of the game, taking a 14-0 lead. The Royals scored their first TD with 11:11 to go in the first quarter following a Dale Barlow kickoff return and a three yard dash from Rush Hendricks. Stephan Brabham ended an 83 yard drive with one yard touchdown run. A good two point conversion, and Jay was up 14-0.
It looked like Jay was on a roll, recovering an onside kick and completing a drive down to the one yard line. But the West Gadsden defense kicked in, stopping the score just short from a fourth and goal position.
It was all Gadsden in the second half.
Jay will be on the road next Friday night against Freeport.
Annual Walnut Hill Fish Fry To Benefit Retired Chief
October 11, 2008
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department has announced that all proceeds from their annual Catfish Fry will go to benefit retired chief Robert Stewart.
Stewart retired recently after 30 years of service to the Bratt and Walnut Hill volunteer fire departments. He is currently battling cancer.
The fish fry will be Saturday, November 1 at the Walnut Hill Fire Station on Highway 97. Plates will be $7 and will include catfish fillets or grilled chicken, hush puppies, baked beans, coleslaw, homemade bread, cake and a drink.
A drawing for door prizes will be held at 1:00. Arts and crafts and baked goods will also be sold.
The Northwest Florida Blood Center Bloodmobile will be on site for blood donations.
The catfish fry will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 1. Anyone wishing to make a donation now to Robert Stewart can do so by making the donation to any member of the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department.
Electric Vehicle Plant Planned For Century, Over 1,000 Jobs Possible
October 10, 2008
NorthEscambia.com has learned that an electric car manufacturing company that could eventually employ over 1,000 people has planned to locate its primary plant in Century.
The Escambia County Commission will consider an ordinance next Thursday in support of the project, which will reportedly bring about 250 jobs initially to the area.
“The electric car assembly plant is planned for the Century Industrial Park,” said Larry Newsom, director of Escambia County’s industrial development effort. “The details are still being worked out, but the resolution in support of the project is needed next week so the state can provide the company with a grant.”
The project is being headed by Jay Patel, owner of LHS Companies in Pensacola. According to their web site, LHS operates several hotels in Pensacola and Gulf Shores, including a Howard Johnson, Days Inn and a Ramada.
Art Rocker, vice president of the car company, being developed under the name LHS EZ-Concept, LLC, said the company was not releasing any information until after the resolution was approved by the county.
“This is a very positive thing for Escambia County,” Newsom said.
The chargers for the vehicle — where it is actually plugged in to be recharged — will probably be manufactured in Fort Payne, Alabama, Escambia County Administrator Bob McLaughlin said Thursday.
“But Mr. Patel’s intentions are to try to bring all of that back into Escambia County,” McLaughlin said. “In the meantime, he will also have his corporate headquarters for the electric car company also located in Escambia County. That’s what the concept is and how he plans to proceed.”
“He’s dead set to locate as much of this in this county as he can,” Newsom told NorthEscambia.com, “and in the town of Century.”
Newsom said project plans call for the initial production of 150 cars per month. The plant is expected to employee about 250 people shortly after startup, with an eventual employment of 1,100 to 1,200 within five years.
“I certainly welcome it, and I welcome any industry to Century,” Mayor Freddie McCall said. “I am for it 100 percent.” McCall said he had not yet spoken to Patel about the project’s details, so he did not have further information.
“It’s a good thing for this county,” District 5 Commissioner Kevin White told NorthEscambia.com. “It’s a really good thing for us, and I am so glad that they are going into Century with their plant.” White said he had the opportunity to ride in one of the electric vehicle prototypes, and he was very impressed.
“It certainly will put a lot of people to work and off welfare,” Century Chamber of Commerce Director Benny Barnes said. “It will cause our area to grow; we could see a lot of changes here in Century. It would be big for any small town, but especially big for Century.”
NorthEscambia.com was the first to report this story, and we will continue to keep you updated as further details emerge.
Pictured above: The Century Industrial Park could soon be home to an electric vehicle manufacturing company that might eventually employee over 1,000 people.
Head-on Accident In Flomaton
October 10, 2008
A head-on collision in Flomaton sent one person to the hospital.
The accident happened about 5:30 Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 113 and Highway 31. An 18-wheeler apparently made too wide of a turn off Highway 113, colliding head-on with a car driven by a Century resident. Amanda Aldridge and Layton Sims managed to get out of the burning car with non-life threatening injuries.
The accident is still under investigation.
Pictured above and below: One person was injured in this accident late Tuesday afternoon in Flomaton. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
NHS JV Falls To WFHS, 18-6
October 10, 2008
The JV Northview Chiefs lost to West Florida High School Thursday night, 18-8 in Bratt.
The Jaguars jumped out to a an early 6-0 lead in the first quarter. By the third, they had increased that lead to 18-0.
The Chiefs came back to put six on the board for the 18-6 final.
The JV Chiefs will end their season at home against Catholic High School next Thursday night.
Click here for a photo gallery from the game.
Pictured above: A Northview defender takes down a Catholic player early in the first quarter. Pictured below: Freshman Sean Knight picks up yardage for the Chiefs. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
NHS Chiefs Beat Walton
October 10, 2008
The Northview Chiefs varsity volleyball team beat Walton Thursday night, taking three of five.
For a photo gallery from game two and Northview’s 26-24 win, click here.
Northview downed Walton 25-23, 26-24, 20-25, 18-25, 15-13.
Northview’s varsity volleyball team is now 10-9 on the season, 2-3 in district play.
Stats from the varsity Northview versus Walnut game:
Ashley Digmon: Digs – 10, Aces -2
Brittney Thompson: Kills-14, Aces-6, Digs-7, Blocks-9
Angela Rodriguez: Kills-2, Aces-7, Digs-1, Blocks – 3
Caitlin Hall: Assists-12, Digs-2 Aces-1, Blocks-3
Shawna Montgomery: Kills – 6, Aces-7, Digs-13, Blocks-7
Amber McMillan: Digs – 13
In junior varsity play Thursday, Walton downed Northview in two straight, 13-25, 12-25.
Junior varsity stats:
Miranda Burkett: Dig-4, Aces-1
Raylin Spence: Digs-1
Trestine Dean: Digs-3
Tori Searcy: Assists-1
Christina Sepulveda: Kills-1
Pictured above: Action in game two as Northview wins a nail-biter against Walton, 26-24 Thursday night. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Area Churches Celebrating Major Milestones
October 10, 2008
Two North Escambia area churches are celebrating major milestones this month, one with a full century of history.
Members of the First Baptist Church of Bratt will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the church on Sunday, October 25 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Lawson Jolly will bring the message at 11:00 a.m. Lunch will be served following the morning service services.
Beulah Chapel Assembly of God on Highway 4A in Bryneville will celebrate its 73rd homecoming Sunday, October 12 beginning at 10:45 with a fellowship dinner to follow. The Vessels of Clay will minister in song. Bro. Ron Broadhead is the pastor.
First Baptist Church of Cottage Hill in Cantonment hold a 50th Anniversary Celebration on October 12. The church will be “celebrating 50 years of friendships, families and faith”. The day’s events will begin with a Continental Breakfast at 8:30 followed by Sunday School and Worship Services at 10:45. Dinner on the grounds will follow at 1:00 and there will be at “Hometown Concert” at 3:00.
Northview NJROTC Gets High Marks In Annual Inspection
October 9, 2008
Northview High School’s NJROTC Annual Inspection was held Wednesday at the school, with cadets undergoing a face to face inspection with a Navy commander.
Commander Merlin Ladner, USN (Ret) conducted the inspection. The day’s events began with a personnel inspection, drill demonstration and a pass-in-review in the school gym. Other events Wednesday included a financial record review, briefings, administrative inspections, supply inspections and more.
One by one, Cmdr. Ladner went face to face with each cadet, asking them questions about their NJROTC experience and conduction a complete inspection of their uniform.
Click here for a complete photo gallery.
“I will spend 20 to 25 seconds with each cadet, asking them questions,” Lander told the audience. “You won’t hear what I have to say to them, but it will help me get a sense of the unit’s health and how it’s going.”
“Yes, sir,” the cadets answered as they faced the questions about their NJROTC service, their ribbons, the shine on their shoes and some less than expected questions that left some cadets trying not to crack a smile.
“You play football?” Ladner asked one freshman cadet.
“Yes, sir,” he replied, obviously relieved at the easy question.
“Are you a freshman?” he asked another.
“Yes, sir,” she answered.
“That’s tough sometimes,” Ladner said.
“I want you all to know how proud I am of how you look this morning,” Ladner, who conducts annual inspections at about 60 high schools in the Southeast, told the entire group following his inspection.
He said it had been two years since he was last at Northview, and “it’s a pleasure to see how they have progressed in two years.” A visiting officer conducts inspections during the years Lander does not visit Bratt.
“Our cadets have the option,” he said, “to perhaps join the military.”
Ladner said the voluntary military service, and a voluntary Navy JROTC program is a good thing for the United States.
“I don’t think I’d want to be in a foxhole with someone that did not want to be there,” he said.
Three cadets — c/PO1 Monica McLain, c/PO3 Cardean Smith and c/SR Melissa Moretz –were presented with an “Exemplary Appearance Ribbon” for their efforts in Wednesday morning’s inspection.
Northview’s NJROTC received high marks in the review, including personnel inspection, pass in review, financial and property inventories and unit operations.
To view the program for the event, which includes a list of all Northview NJROTC cadets and officers, click here.
Northview’s NJROTC is under the command of Senior Naval Science Instructor Charlie Code and Senior Chief Lee Coleman. The unit is led by Company Commander LCDR Amanda Sellars and Executive Officer Cadet LT Dalton Cummings.
Pictured above: Commander Merlin Lander, USN (Ret), inspects Admin Officer c/ENS Clinton Davis Wednesday morning at Northview High School. Pictured below: First Lieutenant, c/LTJG Harrison Whitehead stands with his platoon awaiting their inspection. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
