National Junior Honor Society At Ernest Ward Middle School Adds New Members, Officers
November 5, 2009
About 30 students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society Wednesday morning at Ernest Ward Middle School.
The NJHS is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle school students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character.
Students must have and maintain a 3.5 GPA for honor society membership.
For a photo gallery from the induction ceremony, click here.
New seventh grade National Junior Honor Society Members at Ernest Ward are: Penny Banda, Reagan Bell, Shalmali Bhadkamkar, Megan Bryan, Tiffani Cruce, Austin Cunningham, Elizabeth Fillingim , Hannah Gibson, Jessica Glick, Kyndall Hall, Julie Hester, Auden Lassitter, Benjamin Linam, Aaron McDonald, Madison McGhee, Amy Murph, Jaylen Parker, Madison Presley, Mallory Ryan, Samantha Sharpless, Danielle Suggs, Chelsea Turner, Morgan Ward, Tamara Wise, and Kelton Wooten.
New eighth grade members inducted Wednesday are: Samantha Barrow, Dale Brown, Chelsea Ward, and Karissa Strickland.
New officers were also installed. They are: Victoria Wright, president; Kasie Braun, vice president; Tamara Green, secretary; Jenny Spears, treasurer; Madison Arrington, parliamentarian; Paeton Hadley, reporter; and Courtney Weaver, historian.
Current NJHS honor members are: Anna Donald, Anna Fischer, Marina Gray, Mariah Albritton, Madison Arrington, Kasie Braun, Timothy Born, Katelynne Calloway, Kira Cartwright, Lana Clayton, Madalyn Coon, Morgan Digmon, Audra Martin, Rachel Presley, Tamara Green, Paeton Hadley, Casey Jackson, Chloe Leonard, Courtney Lewis, Jessica Lowery, Lakota Maloney, Courtney Weaver, Raven Weaver, Mallory Wiggins, Victoria Wright, Mikaela Santos, Danielle Scott, Courtney Solari, Jennifer Spears, Jeremy Stacey, Danielle Steadham, Lily Townson, and Ali Martin.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Trial Delayed For Accused Bratt Child Molester
November 5, 2009
Trial has been delayed for a Bratt man accused of molesting a four-year girl in 2000.
Perry Leonard Gibbs, 53, of 5451 Still Road Lot 5 in Bratt, was arrested in June and charged with molesting a child under the age of 12. He was due in court Wednesday for an for docket day and his jury trial was set to begin Monday. But Wednesday, his next court appearance was rescheduled for early January by Judge Nikolas Geeker.
He is now scheduled for a jury trial in early November.
Gibbs remains in the Escambia County Jail on $25,000 bond. If he makes bond, Gibbs was ordered to have no direct or indirect contact with the victim and to wear a GPS monitor.
A female told investigators under oath that Gibbs molested her in 2000 when she was four and five years old, according to Sgt. Ted Roy with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department. The victim told investigators that the molestation occurred in the Walnut Hill area.
The female made the allegations in May of this year, according to Roy.
The felony molestation charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.
FFA Smoke Turkey/Boston Butt Sale Underway
November 5, 2009
The annual Northview High School FFA Alumni Smoked Turkey and Boston Butt Sale is now underway, just in time for Thanksgiving.
In the annual fund raiser, you can choose either a seven to nine pound smoked Boston butt or a 10-12 pound smoked turkey for $25 each
Boston butts will be available for pickup on Monday, November 23, the the smoked turkeys will be available for pickup on Tuesday, November 24.
Proceeds from the sale will go to benefit the Northview High School FFA Scholarship Fund. The sale is sponsored by Archie’s Catering Smokehouse in Molino.
For a printable order form that you can mail to the school with your payment, click here. Orders must be placed by Tuesday, November 10.
For more information, call (850) 327-6681 extension 248.
New Century Ordinance Allows Council To Set Their Salaries, Pay For Insurance
November 5, 2009
The Town of Century is considering an ordinance that lets the town council set their salaries and allows them reimburse council members for their individual health insurance policies.
The council chose to no longer offer health insurance directly to council members after discovering that it would cost about $60,000 per year to insure the two council members that opted for the town’s insurance plan.
Instead, the council decided to reimburse council members for their individual health plans. An ordinance to be considered by the council on November 16 allows the council to do just that.
The ordinance also allows the council to legal leeway to set its own salaries now and in the future.
Season Ender: Lady Chiefs Fall To Blountstown In Regional Quarterfinal
November 5, 2009
The Northview High School Lady Chiefs’ volleyball season came to an end on the road Wednesday night in the regional quarterfinals with a straight three set loss to Blountstown.
In the District 1-1A regional quarterfinals, Blountstown defeated the Chiefs, 18-25, 15-25, 22-25.
It was just the third time in Northview’s history that a volleyball team had advanced beyond the district level. The Lady Chiefs made the first round of the quarterfinals in 2007 and back in 1997.
Junior Shawna Montgomery had four kills and an ace for the Chiefs. Senior Caitlin Hall had seven total assists and one block against Blountstown. Angela Rodriguez, a senior, added six kills and two aces, and junior Shaniqua Jones had two kills and two blocks.
The Chiefs ended their season at 9-19, 5-5 in district play.
Take Pride In Jay Day
November 5, 2009
Jay area residents will have the opportunity to beautify the town on November 14 during the first Take Pride in Jay Day.
Volunteer will install plants, pressure wash sidewalks, clean the town’s cemetery and do other outdoor maintenance tasks. Free work gloves will be provided. The opportunity to serve begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Jay City Park pavilion. By noon, participants will return to the park for a lunch and entertainment.
For more information, call (850) 554-2941.
Take A Stroll Down Memory Lane Tonight
November 5, 2009
Many downtown Atmore merchants will give area residents the chance to stroll down memory lane during the Déjà Vu Vintage Walk tonight.
From 4 until 7 p.m., downtown merchants will display vintage items along the sidewalks in or their stores. Most items displayed will be at least 50 years old.
The event is open to the public. For more information, contact the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce at (251) 368-3305.
Ida Barely A Tropical Storm
November 4, 2009
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Ida, once a hurricane, is now barely a tropical storm.
Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 40mph with higher gusts. Further weakening is expected as Ida moves inland over Nicaragua tonight.
The center of Tropical Storm Ida was located near latitude 13.1 north, longitude 83.7 west.
If the storm survives the mountainous territory of Nicaragua, it is expected to reach the Gulf of Mexico.
NorthEscambia.com will keep you updated on this latest tropical storm.
Hurricane season ends November 30.
Lonia Rebecca Norman
November 4, 2009
Mrs. Lonia Rebecca Norman, 52, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 in Atmore, AL.
Lonia was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore, AL. She was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother, loved to travel, and attend family gatherings and attended the Friendly Holiness Church. Preceded in death by her Parents, Howard Dewitt and Hattie Mae Mcghee, Sr. and a Niece, Ashkia Williams.
Survivors Include: her Husband, Tony Ray Norman of Atmore, AL; her Son, Justin Anthony Norman of Atmore, AL; her Step-Daughter, Ashley Fontenot of LA; 2 Grandchildren, Jonathan Tyler Sells and Jasmine Norman, both of Atmore, AL; four Brothers, Howard Dewitt McGhee, Jr., Gary Dewayne McGhee, and Gordon Dewayne McGhee, all of Atmore, AL, and William Daniel McGhee of Brewton, AL; and four Sisters, Georgia Lee Griffey, Cynthia Wright, Juanita Slate and Lena Marie White, all of Atmore, AL.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Friendly Holiness Church with the Rev. Ray Ward officiating.
Burial will follow at Judson/Creek Indian Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 6, 2009 between 6:00 and 9:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Brad Orso, Larry Faircloth, Nick Hill, Jeremy McGhee, Douglas Brooks, and Nick McGhee.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gregory McGhee, Jacob McGhee, Johnathan O’Barr, Devin Rodriguez, Josh Hammond, and Ben Hill.
Mary Lee Bass
November 4, 2009
Mrs. Mary Lee Bass, age 91, of Century, Fla., passed away October 31, 2009 at her residence. She was a homemaker.Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Edward Point Christian Church, Century with pastor, Rev. Lamar Randall officiating. Interment will follow at Century Cemetery.
Public viewing will be Friday, November 6, 2009 from 4 until 5:30 p.m. at Edward Point Christian Church.
Turner Funeral Chapel of Atmore, Ala. in charge of all arrangements.