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.
EREC Annual Meeting Is Today At Northview High
April 26, 2008
Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s 69th Annual Meeting will be held Saturday at Northview High School. EREC members that attend will have the chance to win a variety of door prizes, including a $500 credit on the member’s electric bill.
Registration begins at 11:00, and the business meeting takes place at 1:00.
Jay Hospital will sponsor a health fair with free blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar checks.
Entertainment will be provided by the Northend Stompers and Grassfire. Luncheon plates will be available from the Northview High School FFA.
There will be gifts for every member from EREC.
For the kids, there will be a bounce house, games and prizes.
State Rules Deputy Involved Shooting In Century Was Justified
April 25, 2008
The shooting death of a Century man by Escambia County deputies last November has been ruled a “suicide-by-cop”.
Three Escambia County deputies shot and killed 50 year old Michael Bodi McCormick at his Campbell Road home after he threatened them with several weapons.
Deputies had responded to a call about a man that was possibly suicidal at or near Odom’s Bar in Century about 5:00 the afternoon of November 28. McCormick’s vehicle was spotted near Campbell Sand and Gravel in the area of Campbell Road and Fannie Road. A short vehicle chase followed reportedly, ending with deputies surrounding a house on Campbell Road.
McCormick exited his home and pointed multiple weapons at the deputies, authorities said. When he cocked the pistol and pointed it toward the deputies, they opened fire killing McCormick.
“He would not drop the weapons and attempted to aim at the officers,” Chief Deputy Larry Smith said at the scene the night of the shooting. “The officers felt like their lives were in danger and unfortunately had to fire their weapons.”
The state attorney’s office ruled that there was sufficient evidence to prove the deputies were justified in using deadly force to protect themselves and the lives of others.
Pictured below: NorthEscambia.com exclusive photo of an investigative unit from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement entering the scene of a deputy involved fatal shooting the night of November 28, 2007, on Campbell Road in Century. Above: Michael Bodi McCormick
Northview High School Names Cheerleaders For Next Year
April 25, 2008
Northview High School has named its cheerleading squads for the next school year.
The 2008-2009 varsity cheerleaders for the Northview Chiefs are pictured above. They are (front row, L-R) Chelsea Sims, Loryn O’Brien, Tori Chavers, Lauren Cloud, Courtney Merritt, (second row) Courtney Cooper, Brooke Tullis, LaNeicia Gomez, Kassandra Lett, (third row) Felicia Settle, Carley Hetrick, Summer Sanders, Amber Holland, Ashley Snow, (back row) Katie Mann and Megan Ryan. Not pictured: Ashley White.
The 2008-2009 junior varsity cheerleaders for the Northview Chiefs are pictured below. They are (front row, L-R) Autumn Slay, Lauren McCall, Ande Gideons, Hillary Byrd, (back row) Tiffany Chavers, Taylor Byrd, Charleigh McPherson and Alexis Amerson. Not pictured: Blaze Green and Caroline Prater.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Cantonment Paper Mill To Hold Open House, Public Tours
April 25, 2008
The International Paper (IP) mill in Cantonment will host a community open house on Thursday, May 8 from 5:00 until 7:00. to kick off mill tours following the completion of its product line conversion.
The event is free to the public and will take place in front of the mill’s administrative offices at 375 Muscogee Rd. in Cantonment.
Cat Country 98.7 will broadcast live from the event, eat! restaurant will serve guests, and Harvesters Federal Credit Union will be on hand with information about membership services and benefits. Children’s activities include a bounce house and slide from Non-Stop Bounce, coloring activities, and a visit from costumed characters the Cat Country Cat and Pinelope Tree.
Adults and children 12 and older can join one of six tours lasting 30 minutes each beginning at 5:15 p.m. Reservations are required, and no child care will be provided for children under 12. Details on what to wear and other tour information will be given at the time of the reservation.
The deadline for reservations is Thursday, May 8 at noon.
Tours will show guests both machines the mill operates to produce lightweight linerboard, which is used to make cardboard boxes, and fluff pulp, used to make baby diapers, feminine hygiene and adult incontinence products.
For more information or to reserve a space for the mill tour, contact Jessica Morris at 850-968-4203 or via email at jessica.morris@ipaper.com.