IRS Stimulus Money Begins To Arrive Monday In North Escambia
April 28, 2008
The first people in North Escambia to get their economic stimulus payment from the IRS will get their money in the next few days.
To receive a payment, taxpayers must have a valid Social Security number, $3,000 of income and file a 2007 federal tax return. The IRS will take care of the rest. Eligible people will receive up to $600 ($1,200 for married couples), and parents will receive an additional $300 for each eligible child younger than 17. Millions of retirees, disabled veterans and low-wage workers who usually are exempt from filing a tax return must do so this year in order to receive a stimulus payment.
The earliest payments will go to those that have requested direct deposit, then checks will start arriving in North Escambia mailboxes.
The IRS will make payments by the following schedule:
Annie Jones Memorial UMC Holds Homecoming Service
April 27, 2008
Folks gathered at Annie Jones Memorial United Methodist Church in Walnut Hill for homecoming Sunday morning.
The Rev. George McClure welcomed the 60 or so people in the congregation.
The walls rang with the old hymns …”Love Lifted Me”, “Church in the Wildwood”, “He Lives” and “Amazing Grace”.
The Rev. Jean Spikes, who preached several revivals at Annie Jones through the years, brought the message.
As befitting any good homecoming, tables were laden with good food as everyone enjoyed dinner on the grounds after the service.
Pictured above: Dinner on the ground was held after the service. Pictured below: Rev. Jean Spikes (left) and Rev. George McClure (right).
For more photos from the event, click here.
Photos and story courtesy Sherry Digmon.
Benefit BBQ Held For Drew’s Field
April 26, 2008
A BBQ Donation Dinner was held Saturday to benefit Drew’s Field, a new t-ball field planned for the Northwest Escambia Little League. About 250 people enjoyed a BBQ lunch featuring meat prepared by Ronnie Cloud “the BBQ man”.
All proceeds went towards the field planned for NWE’s Bradberry Park in memory of Drew Marlow. About a dozen volunteers worked to cook, prepare plates and serve.
If you would like to help build Drew’s Field, donations can be made at any Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union in Escambia or Santa Rosa counties in Florida or at the Atmore, Alabama branch to the “Drew’s Field” account.
For more photos, click here.
For the complete story on Drew’s Field and the tragic accident that claimed Drew’s life, click here.
Pictured above: Ronnie Cloud “the BBQ man” cooks for the event Saturday. Pictured below (L-R): Cyndi Marlow, Sandy Brown and Jessica Cloud work on BBQ plate sales Saturday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
NorthEnd Community, Cottage Hill Youth Hold Car Wash
April 26, 2008
The youth groups from NorthEnd Community Church in Barrineau Park and Cottage Hill Baptist Church held a car wash Saturday in Pensacola.
Proceeds earned from the car wash will go toward both youth groups attending a Student Life Camp this summer. The car wash was held at the Albertson’s Express in the Target Shopping Center at the corner of Nine Mile Road and University Parkway.
“Thanks to all who came out in support of the Car Wash to help our Youth raise unds for this summer’s Student Life Camp,” one youth leader said.
Over 400 Attend 69th EREC Annual Meeting
April 26, 2008
Over 400 people attended the 69th Escambia River Electric Cooperative Annual Meeting Saturday.
Johnie Johnson from Escambia County and Marshall Diamond from Santa Rosa County were re-elected to the EREC Board of Trustees.
There were 341 EREC members present at the annual business meeting held live in the Northview High School theatre. An overflow crowd watched the proceedings via video in the Northview gym. During the annual meeting, there was no old business or new business conducted.
Scholarships were preseted to Andrea Byars (pictured left) from Northview High School, Amber Barr (pictured right) from Central High School and Karrin Zimmerman (not pictured) from Jay High School.
Nearly 100 door prizes were presented, ranging from a grand prize of a $500 electric bill credit to the Byrneville Methodist Church to a big screen TV gift certificates, gas cards, small electric appliances and more.
Each child received a prize bag, plus they enjoyed face painting, a bounce house, balloons and more
Entertainment was provide by Crossfire and the Northend Stompers.
For more photos the 69th EREC Annual Meeting, click here.
Pictured top of page: The Northview theatre was packed for the annual EREC meeting, with an overflow crowd watching via video in the gym. Pictured below: Names are drawn for one of nearly 100 door prizes. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Molino Park Students Shine At Sunshine Math Competition
April 26, 2008
Over 400 third, fourth and fifth grade elementary students competed in a Sunshine Math Competition Saturday at Tate High School.
The students were selected to compete based on scores from testing at their individual schools. Molino Park Elementary received three major trophies.
The individual highest scoring 5th grader was Molino Park’s Chandler Cotton. The fifth grade third place winner was Tamara Wise. Molino Park’s fourth grade team of Tristan Barrett, Willis Fletcher and Allison Woodfin took home the first place trophy in the team competition.
Pictured above, front row (L-R): Tristan Barrett, Willis Fletcher and Allison Woodfin. Back row (L-R): Coaches Karon Fletcher and Karen Hall. Submitted photo
Century Relay For Life In The History Books
April 26, 2008
Century’s second annual Relay for Life was held this weekend at the old Century High School stadium.
About $30,000 of the $35,000 goal was raised to benefit the American Cancer Society, Paula Jernigan, this year’s coordinator, told NorthEscambia.com. The final exact tally is not yet available.
Northview High School teachers Perry Byars and Natalie Nall surprised Jernigan with an $847.20 check to kickoff the evening’s fund raising Friday night. Pictured left: Nall (in red), Jernigan, and Byars with other Northview students and faculty, click to enlarge.
The relay began with a survivor’s lap early Friday evening. About 225 people were on hand as cancer survivors wearing purple “Survivor” shirts walked a victory lap around the stadium as the number of years they have been cancer free was read aloud.
At 9:00 Friday night, the old Century High School stadium was lit with the glow of Luminaria bags, representing cancer survivors and victims alike.
There were 13 teams in this year’s Century Relay for Life. The teams were from: Carver/Century K-8 School, New Life Baptist Church, City of Century, Critter Caregivers, Bryneville Elementary, Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, Century Correctional Institute, Students Stomping, Century Correctional Institute, Century Library, Century Pharmacy and the Alger-Sullivan Historical Society.
Pictured top of page: Cancer survivors were among those participlating in this year’s Century Relay for Life. Pictured below: Racing for a Cure. Pictured bottom of page: Scenes from the Century Relay for Life. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
Molino WD Downs NWE Hammer Heads 15-10
April 26, 2008
The Molino Winn Dixie team defeated the Northwest Escambia Hammer Heads 15-10 Friday night.
For a photo gallery from the game, click here.
Pictured below: Cameron Armentor gets a base hit. Ethan Bomba tries for the out at third as Hunter Edwards covers second. Submitted Photos by Ramona Preston, click to enlarge.
If you have photos from games in the area, email them to news@northescambia.com
Ernest Ward Student Attend Health Fair, Learn About Dangers
April 26, 2008
Ernest Ward Middle School students attended a health fair Friday. There were no high blood pressure of cholesterol screening tests, but there was plenty of information about some of the biggest health risks facing young teens today…violence, drug abuse and alcohol abuse.
Informed Families did presentations on alcohol, tobacco and violence prevention.
The Community Drug and Alcohol Council did a presentation on marijuana.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department did a presentation on methamphetamine.
One demonstration was designed to give students the problem of being drunk. Students wore goggles designed to simulate the visual disturbances created by drinking. Students where asked to a walk just a few feet and return to their starting point while wearing the glasses. Some were unable to get very far at all before taking off the goggles. Other stumbled and stammered barely able to walk; some fell to the ground.
“Imagine if you were driving like this,” one student said.
Pictured above: EWMS students listen to an anti-drining message. Pictured below: Students wore goggles designed to simulate the visual disturbances created by drinking. NorthEscambia.com photos.
For more photos from the Ernest Ward Middle Health Fair, click here.
Molino Park Elementary Spends Day With The Arts
April 26, 2008
Molino Park Elementary School held its annual Arts Day Friday, with the students spending the day immersed in a variety of arts.
The students enjoyed a wide range of arts, from pottery to painting to music to storytelling. They had the opportunity to get “hands on” with many activities, including clay and painting.
The day ending with the “Molino Park Arts Day Roundup”, a live concert series in the school cafeteria. Artist appearing in the concert all had local ties to Molino Park. They were:
- Kate Kimball, a Molino Park second grade teacher.
- Fred Stallworth and Company
- Lynda Barnes, mother of MPES students Joshua Barnes
- Mike McCarten, “Mr. Mac Says”
- Kelton French, brother of first grader Joshua French and third grader Jordan French
- Crystal Church, mother of first grader Crystalyn Daley
Artist Demonstrations included: Danny Street, air brush; Matt Brabham, pottery; Denise Vowell, sculpture; Ralph Thomas, wood turner; and Patsy Pennington, Watercolor.
Exhibits included: Jim Miller, chain mail; Lisa Schlobohm and Michelle Hawkins, cake decorating; Dee Riley, candle making; Carolyn and Fred Stallworth, floral arranging; Barbara Scholz, oil paintings; Sean Chaffee, photography; Ravoe Nelson and Mary Haas, quilting; Barrineau Park Historical Society, tatting; Peggy Cole, recycle trash into treasure; Linda Till, embroidery; Pensacola Museum of Art, art; Molino Historical Society, photography display; Colton Maughon and Chuck Ellis, motorcross; Jarrett Parker, car racing and Allen Lowery, dragsters.
Pictured above: Kelton French performs at the Molino Park Arts Day. Pictured below: “Dirt Shirt” says it all. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos.
