Birth: Ellison Harper Miller
March 3, 2013
Ellison Harper Miller was born January 22, 2013, at 3:43 p.m., weighing 7-pounds 0.5-ounces and 19¾ inches long. She was welcomed by parents Eli and Sarah Miller and big brother John Parker.
Her maternal grandfather is John Johnson of Bratt, and paternal grandparents are Joyce and Ronnie Crutchfield of Cantonment and Jimmy and Becky Miller of Molino.
Photo by Dellaina Jordan Photography.
Escambia Special Olympics Held At Tate (With Gallery)
March 2, 2013
The track and field portion of the Escambia County Specials Olympics was held Friday at Tate High School.
Hundreds of athletes from over a dozen schools took part in Friday’s event. Hundreds of Tate High students also took part, running events and serving as volunteer “buddies” for the athletes.
The day included track and field events, softball and tennis ball tosses, and other competitive events — plus fun events like fishing games, a petting zoo, face painting and more.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Friday’s track and field events Special Olympics held Friday at Tate High School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview’s Got Talent
March 2, 2013
Northview High School held their annual talent show Friday night.
Winners were:
1st place - Dance Group
2nd place — Guitar Trio
3rd place — Alison Bardin
Honorable mentions — Morgan Ward, Anna Donald
“Crowd Pleaser” — Northwest Florida Swim Team
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: Talent show first place winners “Dance Group”. Pictured inset: Honorable mention winner Morgan Ward. Pictured below: Second place winning guitar trio. Pictured below: The “Northwest Florida Swim Team”. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Free Spay/Neuter Program Now Available To Escambia Residents
March 2, 2013
A free spay/neuter program is now available for Escambia County residents who meet income guidelines.
The free program is available to Escambia County residents with a household income of $35,000 per year or less through a local animal group, Pet Come Home, Inc., and the Escambia County Low-cost Spay/Neuter program.
Pet Come Home, Inc. was awarded a $25,000 grant through the Florida Animal Friends license plate grant program to fund this program, which is expected to fund approximately 1,000 surgeries through August 2013. Pet Come Home has partnered with Emerald Coast Animal Allies, another local animal rescue, to administer the grant.
Those interested in the free spay/neuter program can sign up at one of the Spay Your Pets! Application Stations being held all over the County or at the Escambia County Animal Shelter. Details can be found at www.spayyourpets.org or by calling (850) 780-3223, and choosing option #3.
To participate, applicants need to prove income and residency in Escambia County, FL. Applicants must bring the required proof of residency with them when they apply. All animals are required to have current rabies vaccinations to participate. If the pet does not have the required shots, rabies shots are available for $15 through at the Escambia County Animal Shelter Spay/Neuter Program and can be purchased when the pet in brought in to be spayed or neutered. Every dog and cat in Escambia County must have a rabies vaccination license. Licenses are $11 per pet, or $7 for pet owners that are 60+ years old. The license fees go to support the Spay/Neuter Program.
Applications will be taken at upcoming events:
- March 9, 1:30-4:00 p.m. – Fran’s Country Grill, 5939 Highway 29 N, Molino, FL. No rabies shots will be offered; do not bring your pet.
- March 23, Noon-4:00pm – PetSmart, 6251 Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL. Rabies shots will not be available at this location
- March 24, 2013 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Tractor Supply Company, 3 W Nine Mile Rd.. Rabies shots will be available at this location for $13.
Local Singer Releases First Songs, Bluff Springs Music Video Premieres
February 28, 2013
Molino native and Tate High grad Dusty Sanderson’s first four songs and his first music video — filmed in Escambia County — have been released.
Sanderson, 20, signed with Lamon Records and recorded his four-song EP at Quad Studios in Nashville with Grammy nominated producer Dave Moody. His first music video for the title track “Chuggin’ Along” was shot January 24 in Bluff Springs, including a bonfire scene that featured a lot of his friends around a bonfire enjoying the song. Additional scenes were filmed earlier in the day at Chan’s on Nine Mile Road.
The first single “Chuggin’ Along” has just shipped to country radio stations across the nation. The four-song album highlights Dusty’s songwriting abilities, and in addition to the title cut, it includes “Dang Good Country Song,” “Country to the Stone,” and the ballad “This Old Guitar”.
“I’m still overwhelmed. It’s just crazy how fast a childhood dream can turn into a reality if you work hard enough for it,” Sanderson told NorthEscambia.com.
Sandrson has been playing guitar since he was 10 years old and singing since he turned 14. “It all started around a bonfire on the river,” he said, “with just me and my guitar, which eventually led to me getting my first real gig in my hometown at a little place called the Fugly Worm.”
Asked about his songwriting, Sanderson said, “I’ve been interested in writing songs all my life, but I didn’t get serious about it until I was 17. I had a girlfriend that I spent all day, every day with, so when she took a trip to LA for a week I had no clue what to do with my time, so I sat down in my room and started writing.” And he’s not stopped since.
“Chuggin’ Along” and Dusty Sanderson’s complete four song EP release are available from iTunes and Amazon.com. To watch the “World Premiere” of Sanderson’s video “Chuggin’ Along” on NorthEscambia.com, click here.
The Dusty Sanderson band will open for the Kentucky Headhunters on Saturday, March 16 at Beulahfest.
Pictured: Scenes from Dusty Sanderson’s video “Chuggin’ Along” that was filmed partially in Bluff Springs, just off Highway 29 in North Escambia. Courtesy images for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sherri Stallworth Named Ernest Ward Middle Teacher Of The Year
February 28, 2013
Sherri Stallworth has been named the Teacher of the Year at Ernest Ward Middle School. Stallworth serves as the school’s media specialist, and also coordinates the production of the Ernest Ward Middle School yearbook “The Talon”. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Area Students Visit Space, Rocket Center, Science Lab
February 27, 2013
Fifth graders from Escambia Academy in Canoe, Ala., recently took their annual field trip to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville.
The students from Elizabeth McDonald’s class learned the history of space travel, participated in chemistry labs, rode flight simulators and went rock climbing.
The students also stopped at the McWane Science Center in Birmingham where they were able to pet sharks and stingrays, learn about bugs and birds and get hands-on with a variety of scientific equipment.
Pictured top: Escambia Academy fifth graders at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville: (front, L-R) Olivia Lamb, Ragon Lassiter, Madison Hammons, Makenzie Rolin, Malorie Parker, Abby Stewart, Rachel Donald, Madelyn Smith, Mary-Stuart Lewis, Lily Woods, (middle row) Chase Bell, Gracie Girby, (back row) Troy Fountain, Shivam Bhakta, Chaz McGhee, Sam Smith, Bryant Quimby, Hart Taylor, Parker Reynolds and Matthew Ray. Pictured below: Troy Fountain, Shivam Bhakta, Sam Smith and Matthew Ray get a close look at a lunar rock. Pictured inset: Chase Bell and Madison Hammons conduct a science experiement. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Youth Tour To Washington Winners Announced
February 26, 2013
Two local students have won the Escambia River Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington contest.
Taylor Brook from Northview high School and Kayla Flowers from Jay High School will represent EREC on the Washington Youth Tour in June. While in Washington, Brook and Flowers will see the sights, learn about the nation’s capital and rural electrification while making new friends from across the country.
Students from across the EREC service area interviewed with an independent panel of judges. Contestants were judged on their knowledge of EREC and the history of rural electrification. Personal attributes of each candidate such as character, academic ability, personality and leadership abilities were also considered.
Pictured top: Youth Tour to Washington winners Kayla Flowers (left) from Jay High School and Taylor Brook from Northview High School.
Blue Jacket Jamboree Less Than Two Weeks Away
February 26, 2013
The Northview High School FFA Alumni Blue Jacket Jamboree is less than two weeks away.
This year’s lineup includes musical entertainment from local artists, along with an entire day of car shows, crafts, food, games, and more. The proceeds from this event will fund scholarships for graduating Northview seniors and promote agricultural education and FFA in Northwest Florida.
Featured music will include Shane Harrell and The Major Moves Band with a mix of Southern rock, classic rock, blues and country; and Denean Workman and her hope-centered music.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree will be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at Northview High School. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under, at the gate.
Arts and crafts vendor booths (except for food) are still available. For more information, contact (850) 256-5831 or (850) 327-6681 ext. 248..
The Blue Jacket Jamboree is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com.
Pictured top: Shane Harrell and The Major Moves Band. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Students Of The Month Named
February 25, 2013
Students of the month for January have been named in Escambia County. The awards are presented monthly to a limited number of students from participating schools.
(North Escambia area schools are in bold.)
Bellview Elementary — Marleigh Gideons, fifth; Silkia Conley, first;
Beulah Elementary — Sadie Ridley, second; Tyson Snyder, second;
Blue Angels Elementary — Jude Trahan, first; Alara Biggs, first;
Bratt Elementary — Brayson White, KG, Savannah Doremus, fourth;
Brentwood Elementary — Jakiya Williams, third; Logan Labossiere, third;
Ferry Pass Elementary — Mackenzie Jones, first; Jonathan Dean, first;
Global Learning Academy Nicole Wigington, second; Lakota‐Rayne Gibbs, second;
Hellen Caro Elementary — Aidyn Hemmert, fourth; Jonah Leland, fifth;
Holm Elementary — Grace Hurt, Pre-K, Kaleb Bowser, Pre-K,
Jim Allen Elementary — Audrey Rudd, first; Robert McClammy, first;
Lipscomb Elementary — Aubriana Frick, second; Emily Oswald, third;
Longleaf Elementary — Nahriyah Alejandro, fourth; Alexander Russo, fourth;
McArthur Elementary — Kylee Rose, first; Hajar Abdelqader, first;
Montclair Elementary — Camden Vandervort, second; Lyquasha Mccorvey, second;
Myrtle Grove Elementary — Christian Sande, second; Bos’nia White, second;
Navy Point Elementary — Patience Goble, third; Maksim Stakheev, second;
Pleasant Grove Elementary — Quo’tasha Leverette, fourth; Cortrez Sims, fourth;
Sherwood Elementary — Makayla Amante, second; Joshua Rumpff, second;
Suter Elementary — Margaret Adair, first; Austin Doidge, first;
Weis Elementary — Jacques Brewington, second; Jaynisha Howard, second;
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Bailey Middle — Riley Annabel, sixth;Julie Percle, seventh; Aniya Gaines, eighth;
Bellview Middle — Tineka Benjamin, eighth; Benjamin Northcutt, eighth;
Brown Barge Middle — Sarina Paolini, eighth; Erick Lopez, eighth;
Ernest Ward Middle — Jessica Stacey, eighth; Cody Kite, seventh; Lexxi Baggett sixth,
Ferry Pass Middle — Darius Anderson, seventh;
Ransom Middle — Justin Schubeck, seventh; Maggie Sharritt, seventh;
Warrington Middle — Zayda Sepulveda, sixth;Ty’asia Knight sixth,
Workman Middle — Samar Aalshareef, eighth; Majad Alqassim, eighth;
HIGH SCHOOLS
Escambia High — Marissa Magill, 10th; Allison Nicholas, 12th;ohnie Sublett, 12th;
Northview High — Dustin Parker, 12th; Courtney Peebles, 10th;
Tate High — Lacie Walker, 11th; John Pendleton, 12th;
West Florida High — Delaney Anderson, 10th; Samuel Skinner, 12th;
SPECIAL CENTERS
Escambia Westgate — Diamond Whitesell, third; Amaya Katumba, first; Whitney Brown, eighth; Timothy Fink, seventh;
Escambia Westgate — Justin Matthews, 10th; Alexis Fredericks, 10th;
Beulah Academy — Dallon Burgess, eighth; Hayley Lester, seventh.