NWE Names Little League Officers
November 18, 2008
The Northwest Escambia Little League has named its officers and directors for the upcoming season.
Steve Hanks (pictured left) was once again named as the group’s president.
Other officers are: Pam Brown vice president; Rebecca Presnall, secretary; Theresa Hanks and Jessica Cloud, co-treasurers; Paul Lee, player agent; David Bell, safety officer; Wendy Aliff, public relations; and Rebecca Presnall, information officer.
The league’s board of directors includes: DeWayne Brown, Byron Vaughan, Chris Chambliss, Amy Holland, Wayne Holland, Greg Green, Ryan Stabler, Bodie Tullis, Larry Gibson, David Preston, Jacob Maholovich, April Maholovich, T.J. Aliff, Ronnie Cloud and Jason Presnall.
Pictured above: NWE President Steve Hanks and last year’s closing ceremonies on June 7. File photo.
Robert Stewart Featured On Channel 3 News “Angels In Our Midst” Segment; Watch Video Here
November 18, 2008
Retired Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department Chief Robert Stewart was featured Monday night on Channel 3 News.
He was featured on the “Angels In Our Midst” segment during the 6:00 news Monday night. The segment was scheduled to air again between 6:00 and 7:00 Tuesday morning.
You can watch the entire video on the WEAR web site by clicking here.
To see more “behind the scenes” photos from Stewart’s “Angels In our Midst” interview with Sue Straughn, click here.
Pictured above: Robert Stewart is interviewed Friday afternoon by WEAR’s Sue Straughn. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Students Receive Progress Reports
November 17, 2008
Escambia County students received their second nine weeks progress reports Monday.
Parents should remind students to present the progress report to them. Please contact your child’s school if you have questions.
Ernest Ward Cheerleaders Win Regionals, Headed To Nationals Next Year
November 17, 2008
The Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders are headed to Orlando next year to compete for a national title.
The EWMS cheerleaders took first place in the Universal Cheerleaders Association West Florida Regional this weekend at Tate High School. That qualifies the girls to head to Orlando for the national championships.
Members of the squad, pictured above are: (front row, L-R) Jessica Lowery, Hannah Gibson, Katelynne Calloway, Ali Martin, Ariel Holland, Mariah Albritton, (second row L-R) Lana Clayton, Morgan Ward, Raven Weaver, Reagan Bell, Angel Mitchell, Paeton Hadley, (back row L-R) Ashley Mooney and Madison Arrington. Not pictured: Coach Ashley Godwin. Submitted photo f0r NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sheriff’s Helicopter Called To Search For Lost Hunter
November 17, 2008
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department helicopter was called to assist in the search for a missing hunter in Walnut Hill Sunday night.
The hunter had entered the woods a about a quarter mile south of Tungoil Road, in sight of, and about a quarter mile from, Highway 97. Deputies say he became disoriented as darkness fell and was unable to find his way out of the woods.
After he called his mother from a cellular phone, she called deputies. Several units from both the Century and Molino precincts responded about 6:15 Sunday night, along with the sheriff’s department helicopter. Authorities attempted to triangulate the man’s position from his cell phone signal, but that information indicated that he was near Ernest Ward Middle School…the location of the cell phone company’s tower.
The first deputies on scene turned on their blue lights and sirens while talking to the man on his cell phone. The hunter was able to walk toward the sound of the sirens and safely exit the woods prior to the arrival of the helicopter. He was not injured.
It was reported that the man did get a deer, which he drug out of the woods with him.
Short Pursuit Leads To Century Manhunt
November 17, 2008
A manhunt in the Century area Sunday afternoon turned up empty for area law enforcement.
Deputies have released few details due to their ongoing investigation, but do know they were looking for a “skinny” white male, five-foot-eight-inches tall, that was wearing a white t-shirt. He was reported to have passed some stolen checks at a Century convenience store, and he was wanted by Santa Rosa County deputies for a string of burglaries.
The suspect and his vehicle, an older car with no hood, was spotted by Escambia County deputies Sunday afternoon near Freedom Road and Highway 4. A short pursuit followed, with deputies losing sight of the car on Old Flomaton Road. The car was found abandoned a short time later near the end of Lake Street, just off Old Flomaton Road.
Deputies setup a perimeter around the area and called for assistance from the sheriff’s department helicopter and tracking dogs from Century Correctional Institute. The helicopter was forced to return to the hanger in Cantonment prior to arrival due to mechanical problems.
The search was called off without locating the suspect.
It was later reported to Flomaton Police that same man had attempted to return stolen items to a Flomaton convenience store sometime Saturday night.
Retired Walnut Hill Chief Video Tribute
November 17, 2008
Retired Walnut Hill Fire Chief Robert Stewart was honored at a reception Saturday night with a video tribute.
The video featured scenes from the fire department’s recent calls, along with scenes featuring the chief at work and at play. He was shown answering fire calls, with his new grandson, with his family, at department functions and even playing Santa Claus on his way to Enon Country Manor.
The video also featured a special “thank you” from Valerie (Baker) Brock, who thanked Chief Stewart for saving her life.
The video was produced by NorthEscambia.com using our photos and video footage, along with pictures submitted by fire department members and Robert’s family.
Watch the video by clicking play below. (If you do not see the video, it is because it is being blocked by your employer or school.)
To read about Saturday night’s reception, click here.
To read about Valerie (Baker) Brock’s accident, click here.
Gas Falls Below $2
November 17, 2008
Gas prices in Escambia County have fallen below $2 a gallon at many stations.
In Molino Sunday evening, the price for a gallon of regular unleaded was $1.91 per gallon at the Tom Thumb at Highway 97 and Highway 29. A week ago, that gallon of gas was $2.09 at the same station.
Sunday night, the cheapest gas in Escambia County was at the Sam’s Club on Airport Boulevard in Pensacola, with a gallon of regular unleaded at $1.82 per gallon. At least a dozen stations around Pensacola were below $1.90 Sunday night.
That’s less than half the price of gas back in July, when most stations were selling gas for around $4 per gallon.
Pictured below: Gas prices fell to $1.91 per gallon Sunday in Molino. One Pensacola station was down to $1.82 Sunday night.
Annual Thanksgiving Lunch For Seniors Thursday In Byrneville
November 17, 2008
The annual Thanksgiving lunch for senior citizens in the Byrneville community will be held Thursday.
The meal will be at 11:00 Thursday morning at the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God in the fellowship hall for all senior citizens in the Byrneville and Poplar Dell communities. All pastors and seniors in the area are invited to enjoy the free meal and great fellowship.
The church is located at 2311 Highway 4A in Byrneville.
Freezing Temps On The Way
November 17, 2008
Freezing temperatures are once again on the way.
For your Monday, expect sunny skies and a high in the upper 60’s. Tonight will be clear and cold, with a low in the upper 30’s. It will be sunny again on Tuesday, with a high in the lower 60’s.
Tuesday night will be clear and cold with a low around 28 degrees here in North Escambia. The winds wil be light, but scattered frost is expected in some areas.
Wednesday’s high will rebound to 65 under sunny skies. Wednesday night’s low will be back in the upper 30’s.