Ernest Ward Middle Holds Annual Sports Banquet
April 25, 2009
The Third Annual Ernest Ward Middle School Sports Banquet was held Friday night.
Students were honored for their participation in football, cheerleading, volleyball, track, basketball and swimming.
Principal Nancy Gindl-Perry recognized EWMS Sports Booster President Charles Williams for his dedication to the sports programs at Ernest Ward (pictured below).
Students recognized included:
Boy’s Swim Team
- Sidney Amerson
- Robert Andreoli
- Devin Bell
- Mason Coleman
- Eathan Coon
- Justin Halteman
- Dakota Joiner
- Jarrett Parker
- Blake Presley
- Layne Purvis
- Brian Sanders
- Daulton Tullis
- Kelby Killam
- William Andreoli
- Alex Edmonson
- Dustin Parker
Girl’s Swim Team
- Cheyanne Schoonover
- Ariel Holland
- Sarah Holland
- Ashley Joiner
- Ashley Mooney
- Danielle Steadham
- Mason Solchenberger
- Lily Townson
- Jessica Warner
- Ashton Gibbs
- Chloe Leonard
- Jessica Lowery
- Anna Donald
- Hailey McQuaid
- McKenzie Nassar
- Reagan Bell
- Kristen Byrd
- Courtney Peebles
- Katelynne Calloway
- Mariah Albritton
- Penny Banda
- Ally Edwards
- Hannah Gibson
- Karmen Watson
- Courtney Lewis
- Kayla Nahkala
- Lauryn Walker
- Morgan Ward
Girl’s Track Team
- Autumn Ates
- Taylor Brook
- Kristen Byrd
- Lana Clayton
- Hope Coggins
- Georgia Goetter
- Andrea Miles
- Angel Mitchell
- Danielle Steadham
- Danielle Suggs
- Lily Townson
- Karmen Watson
- Courtney Lambert
- Taylor Roberson
- Savannah Vanderpol
Boy’s Track Team
- Jaylen Parker
- Lamikeal Banks
- Dillian Crutchfield
- Jonathan Moretz
- Trey Johnson
- Everette Garvey
- Daulton Daniel
- Elijah Harbison
- Robert Andreoli
- Reid Bell
- Josh Inghram
- Logan Lee
- Jacob Hendrix
Competition Cheerleaders
- Ariel Holland
- Angel Mitchell
- Cheyenne Godwin
- Ashley Mooney
- Jessica Lowery
- Ali Martin
- Paeton Hadley
- Raven Weaver
- Lana Clayton
- Katelynn Calloway
- Madison Arrington
- Mariah Albritton
- Morgan Ward
- Hannah Gibson
- Reagan Bell
Volleyball
- Madison Arrington
- Raven Weaver
- Lily Townson
- Mallory Wiggins
- Mallory Ryan
- Emily Fretwell
- Ariel Holland
- Kyndall Hall
- Julia Thorpe
- Darby Randolph
- Danielle Steadham
- Morgan Payne
- Rebecca Grim
Boy’s Basketball
- Hunter Rigby
- Kevin Vaughn
- Brandon Freeman
- Trenton Howard
- Aaron McDonald
- Lamikeal Banks
- Dalton Tullis
- ShaneBushaw
- Jaylen Parker
- William Andreoli
- Trey Johnson
- Reid Bell
- Justin Halterman
- La’derious Franklin
- DaMichael Fountain
- Blake McCall
2008-09 Boy’s Basketball MVP: DaMichael Fountain
Girl’s Basketball Team
- Dezaraa Turner
- Julia Thorpe
- Morgan Payne
- Jazzlyn Franklin
- Angel Lathan
- Mariah Albritton
- Rebekah Miles
- Samantha Sharpless
- Danielle Steadham
- Mallory Ryan
- Kaitlyn Gunn
- Darby Randolph
- Teamber Moorer
- Kasie Braun
2008-09 Girls Basketball Co-MVP: Jazzlyn Franklin and Danielle Steadham
Cheerleading Special Recognition Awards
- Most Outstanding Performer: Katelynn Calloway
- Most Improved: Paeton Hadley
- Best All-Around: Ariel Holland
- Best All-Around: Angel Mitchell
Volleyball Special Recognition Awards
- Team Spirit: Madison Arrington
- Best Serve: Morgan Payne
- Most Points Scored: Lily Townsend
- Most Improved: Danielle Steadham
- Best All Around/MVP: Raven Weaver
Student names and sports were provided by the coaches.
Pictured top: Morgan Ward (left) videos winners at Friday night’s Ernest Ward Middle School Sports Banquet, including Angel Mitchell (right). Pictured below: Ernest Ward Principal Nancy Gindl-Perry recognizes volunteer Charles Williams for his dedication to every Golden Eagles sports team. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
Highway 95A Crash Lands Man In Jail Charged With DUI On A Bicycle
April 25, 2009
A Cantonment man was arrested for DUI on a bicycle after a Highway 95A crash Friday evening.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Tarry Bryant Kennedy (pictured left) of Cantonment was traveling south on a bicycle on the shoulder of Highway 95A in Cantonment when he veered into the path of a Honda motorcycle driven by Melissa A. Epps, 33, of Milton.
Both Epps and Kennedy received minor injuries in the accident. Kennedy was treated and released Friday night from West Florida Hospital. Epps was not transported to the hospital.
Kennedy, 48, was charged with violation of right of way and DUI on a bicycle and booked into the Escambia County Jail.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pictured: The booking photo taken when Tarry Bryant Kennedy was booked into the Escambia County Jail Friday night for DUI on a bicycle.
Lathram Chapel Holding Native American Celebration
April 25, 2009
Lathram Chapel in Cantonment will hold a Native American Celebration beginning Sunday.
The celebration will feature Native American Evangelist Dr. Negiel Bigpond and Marcia Johnston, Native American flutist and storyteller.
The events will be held Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and will continue Monday and Tuesday at 6 each evening.
Everyone is invited to attend this celebration and enjoy Native American crafts, food and more. The church is located at 2690 Jacks Branch Road in Cantonment. For more information contact Carl or Dolly Clark at (850) 232-9901.
FHP Conducting Traffic Crackdown Through Today
April 25, 2009
The Florida Highway Patrol has kicked off a statewide traffic enforcement operation focusing on speeding, improper lane change, failure to use turn signals and aggressive driving violations.
Operation Safe Ride will continue through midnight Saturday with all available FHP personnel participating the crackdown.
“We want Florida’s motorists to have a pleasant, crash-free driving experience,” said Col. John Czernis, director of the Florida Highway Patrol. “Our troopers are here to take enforcement action on those drivers who choose to put themselves and others in danger.”
Troopers use RADAR, LASER, motorcycles and marked and unmarked patrol vehicles to track speed violators. FHP also engages its aircraft to spot violators from the air and then direct troopers on the ground to pull them over and initiate appropriate enforcement action.
Benefit Barrel Race Today For Murder Victim’s Family
April 25, 2009
A benefit barrel race in memory of Cheryl Cain will be held today.
The barrel race will began Saturday at noon at a residence off North Century Boulevard near Burger King, look for signs. Admission is free, but there is a $35 entry fee to compete in the barrel racing.
There will also be a silent auction as well as concessions. All proceeds from both the auction and concession sales will be given to the Cain family.
The body of Cheryl Renee Cain, 29, of Cantonment, was found in a dumpster at an abandoned gas station at the corner of Burgess Road and Highway 29 on March 25. There have been no arrests in the murder, but Escambia County deputies said they have possible suspects the case.
Molino Park Elementary Spends Day With The Arts
April 25, 2009
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. They had the opportunity to get “hands on” with many activities.
The day ending with the “Molino Park Arts Day Roundup”, a live concert series in the school cafeteria. Artists appearing in the concert all had local ties to Molino Park.
Pictured above: Singer/songwriter Sheila Allen, Harmony Till (daughter of Linda and Brian Till), Linda Till, Suzanne Plenkers, Angela Hasselbrock and Donna Sutton perform at Molino Park Elementary Friday afternooon. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
No Injuries In Cantonment School Bus, Dump Truck Wreck
April 24, 2009
There were no injuries in school bus wreck Thursday morning in Cantonment.
The accident happened at 6:35 Thursday morning at the intersection of Muscogee Road and and County Road 297A.
The Florida Highway Patrol says a school bus driven by Marilyn Brooks, 60, of Cantonment, rear ended a Mack dump truck driven by Scottie Cook, 45, of Pace. The dump truck was stopped at a stop sign when Brooks failed to stop the school bus and struck the rear of the truck, the FHP said. Brooks was cited for careless driving, according to the FHP. Neither driver was injured.
There four passengers — three students and one aide — on the bus at the time of the accident. They were no injured.
The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash
Molino Home Destroyed By Fire
April 24, 2009
No one was injured when a Molino home was completely destroyed by fire Friday morning.
The small brick home was fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene in the 5800 block of Pilgrim Trail West. Smoke from the fire could be seen in the calm blue skies Friday morning from nearly 10 miles away.
Firefighters did report the sound of gunshots when they arrived at the fire from ammunition in the home that was exploding.
There were no injuries reported. Officials say the homeowner apparently left the stove unattended in the home when she left for an appointment. She returned home about two hours later to find the fire department fighting the fire.
The homeowner was concerned about her dogs and horses, but we were told that they were all uninjured.
The Molino, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment and Beulah stations of Escambia Fire-Rescue responded to the call.
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Pictured above: Firefighters enter a burning home on Pilgrim Trail West this morning in Molino. Pictured below: Firefighters battle the blaze. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Six People Involved In Friday Morning Accident Near Northview
April 24, 2009
(Updated) There were no serious injuries in a two vehicle accident near Northview High School Friday morning.
The accident happened at the intersection of North Pine Barren Road and West Highway 4 about 11:00.
Witnesses day the driver of a work truck belonging to Highway Specialties Inc. of McDavid pulled out from North Pine Barren Road into the path of a van operated by Clean & Green. The van overturned on its side in a ditch on Highway 4. A utility trailer being pulled by the van hit a tree near the intersection.
The driver of the Clean & Green van, identified as Orbie Barron, 47, of Pensacola, was transported by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries. Two passengers in the van were not injured.
The driver and two passengers, including a child, in the work truck were not injured.
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Pictured above: One person was injured in the is accident Friday morning near Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Manslaughter Bond Revoked For Man In Flomaton Crash
April 24, 2009
Bond has been revoked for George Wesley Hauer, the man involved in a serious Flomaton crash about a month ago while he was free on manslaughter charges for the deaths of an Atmore couple in another Highway 31 accident.
Hauer, 61, of Old Atmore Road, Flomaton, was booked back into the Baldwin County Jail Thursday. He is now being held without bond on the manslaughter charge.
Authorities say Hauer was involved in an accident that injured a family of four on March 22 on Highway 31 east of Flomaton. At the time of the accident, he had been out on a bond for only about two weeks after being charged with manslaughter in Baldwin County for a 2007 wreck that killed an Atmore couple.
“Driving or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle is a violation of the conditions of the defendant’s bond,” according to the motion filed by Baldwin County Assistant District Attorney Matt Simpson.
In the March 20, 2007, wreck, Dwight Eugene Nichols, 74, and his wife Wilma Ellavan Nichols, 77, of Atmore were traveling south in a Mercedes E320 on Highway 31 near Perdido, when they collided with a northbound sports utility vehicle driven by Hauer, according to Alabama State Troopers. Both Nichols died a short time later at an area hospital.
The March 22 Flomaton accident happened just after 4:00 p.m. on Highway 31 at Old Fannie Road. Two people were transported to Pensacola by two different LifeFlight helicopters, one to Sacred Heart Hospital and one to Baptist Hospital.
Officials say the car, driven by David Smith of Flomaton collided with a truck driven Hauer. Smith was transported to Baptist Hospital by ambulance were he was treated for a broken jaw.
Hauer was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital by LifeFlight in serious condition but was soon released from the hospital.
Leigh Smith, a passenger in the car hit by Hauer, was transported by LifeFlight to Baptist Hospital in critical condition. Another passenger in the car, Samantha Bryant, a senior at Flomaton High School, was transported to Baptist Hospital in Pensacola with non life threatening injuries. Passenger Curtis Byrant refused treatment the scene. Relatives tell us that Curtis Bryant suffered a broken wrist in the accident, and Samantha Bryant suffered just minor injuries. Leigh Smith was hospitalized for a lengthy time with broken ribs, a broken shoulder and a broken knee.
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Pictured top: The Smith family vehicle that was involved in a March 22 accident with George Wesley Hauer. Pictured below: Haeur’s truck. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
