2012 In Photos: March
December 28, 2012
Fire heavily damaged an Escambia County school bus near Century. All of the students escaped without injury due to the quick work of the bus driver.
Beloved Northview High School teacher and coach Tommy Weaver passed away in March.
The Florida Special Olympics Torch run began in Century.
NorthEscambia.com took readers inside Century Correctional Institution during a special series in March.
An 18-wheeler driver brakes to avoid hitting a dog and cow in southbound Highway 29 in Molino. A woman was chased the dog, which was being chased by the cow.
A Molino man died in March, about a month after this Highway 97 crash.
Northview High School held their annual Food for America Program in March.
The “Big Foot” monster truck paid a visit to Alto Products in Atmore. Alto manufactures transmission parts for the world famous truck.
The Tate High School Mock Trial Team won a state championship in March.
Spring signaled the beginning of ball for the Miracle League.
Rodney Atkins (above) and Travis Tritt performed at the annual Beulahfest.
Molino Park kindergarten students present E-I-E-I-Oops! during a March PTA program.
Fishermen on Lake Stone in Century in March.
Resurfacing caused delays on Highway 29 from McDavid north to the Alabama state line.
There were no injuries when an ECAT bus hit a horse on Highway 29 near McDavid in early March.
Second Runner-up Lillie Allen, First Runner-up Raegan Harrell, Junior Miss Ernest Ward Middle School Jadlyn Agerton and Third Runner-Up Alexys Smith.
Christmas Wishes Come True For Carver Community Center
December 27, 2012
Christmas wishes do come true, even when the need is for a community center that serves hundreds of children each year.
The Carver Community Center on Jefferson Street in Century was one of 12 causes in need highlighted by the Florida Department of Children and Families during their statewide “Operation Santa Cause” campaign.
The Center’s needs included internet service (about $100 per month) and at least 15 computers to replace current computers that are old, slow and sometimes non-functioning. After a story was published on NorthEscambia.com, those needs were met.
A man in St. Petersburg has volunteered to cover the internet service for one year, according to DCF. And the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is donating 20 refurbished computers for the children.
Completely funded by donations, the non-profit Carver Community Center provides a safe place for children to go after school and during the summer as the center provides meals for 150 to 200 children daily. The center also offers tutoring services for children year round.
“We work with what we have,” Carver Community Center Association board member Henry Hawkins said. “Where there’s a need in the community, we try to reach out.”
Pictured top: The sun sets recently on the Carver Community Center on Jefferson Avenue in Century. Pictured inset: One of the classrooms inside the aging building. Pictured below: Carver Community Center Association board member Henry Hawkins tries to demonstrate reading software used by the center to teach children, but the aging computer malfunctioned. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
2012 In Photos: January, February
December 27, 2012
All this week, we are looking back at the photos that were in the news in 2012. Today, we are featuring photos from January and February.
Republican Mitt Romney brought his presidential campaign to Escambia County in January.
An early morning fire destroyed this home on Highway 97 in Walnut Hill. There were no injuries.
Dozens of Century area residents attended a Martin Luther King, Jr. program.
Miss Northview was named: First Runner-up Anna Fischer, Miss NHS 2012 Charleigh McPherson, Second Runner-up Lauren McCall.
The Republican Presidential Primary was held on January 31.
Boy Scout Pack 430 held an old fashioned pinewood derby at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino.
Newly refurbished firetrucks were placed in service at several North Escambia stations, saving the county $1.5 million over buying new.
Fire destroyed hay worth thousands of dollars near Walnut Hill.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Florida State Attorney’s Office announced an investigation into the Flomaton (Ala.) Police Department.
Alabama won the BCS National Championship in New Orleans.
Work was progressing in January on new tax collector and property appraiser offices and the renovation of the old Molino school.
Navy Federal offered $3.6 million for the Langley Bell-H Center property in Beulah.
Black History Month was celebrated at Northview High School.
The Escambia County School Board approved the construction of a new $16.5 million Ernest Ward Middle School.
Kellie Gindl (center) of Barrineau Park plays a cowbell on stage with The Springs’ lead singer Stewart Halcomb (left) and guitarist Steven Pettry Saturday night during the Northview FFA Alumni Blue Jacket Jamboree in Bratt.
The Health and Hope Clinic opened in Century, offering health care to the needy.
Lloyd Barrow Field was dedicated in Century in February in honor of longtime Little League coach Lloyd Barrow.
Valentine’s Dance at Ernest Ward Middle School.
Three people were arrested after the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant in Century.
A bright, moonlit sky over North Escambia in February.
Northview High School’s NJROTC Annual Inspection was held in February.
A suspected “one pot” meth lab bursts into flames as it is being neutralized by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Rapid Response team after a traffic stop in Century.
Farm and agricultural producers rallied in an attempt to keep the Molino FSA office open.
It’s Easy To Recycle Your Wrapping Paper, Boxes In North Escambia
December 26, 2012
You can “go green” with those piles of Christmas wrapping paper and boxes by recycling them at one of several drop-off locations around North Escambia or in your weekly ECUA pickup.
Christmas wrapping paper, along with other household paper, plastics, steel and aluminum can be placed in your recycling container on your normal ECUA pickup day. For complete information on the ECUA recycling program, click here.
The Escambia County Division of Solid Waste Management has drop-off recycling locations in or near each of the larger communities in North Escambia. North of Nine Mile Road, recycling bins are located at:
- Ashton Brosnaham Park, 10370 Ashton Brosnaham Drive
- Billy G. Ward Courthouse, 7500 North Century Blvd., Century
- Escambia County Extension Service, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment
- John R. Jones Athletic Park, 555 E. Nine Mile Road
- Molino Fire Department, 1459 Molino Road (behind fire station)
- Oak Grove Citizen’s Convenience Center, 745 North Highway 99
- Perdido Landfill, 13009 Beulah Road, Cantonment
- UWF, John Martin Hall, 11000 University
- UWF, ParkwayParking Lot #10, Campus Dr.
Items eligible for recycling at the drop-off locations are aluminum cans, steel cans, glass food and beverage containers, plastic containers (#1-#7), cardboard, junk mail (including Christmas wrapping paper), paper, magazines, and newspapers.
For more information on drop-off recycling in North Escambia, visit EscambiaRecycles.com.
Merry Christmas! The Story Of The Greatest Gift Of All
December 25, 2012
Today’s lead story on NorthEscambia.com is a story that happened over 2,000 years ago today — the birth of a boy child.
It is story that was first delivered by an angelic choir. It was the news that changed the world…a Savior had been born in a little town called Bethlehem. It was a humble scene. A little baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
It was the world’s first ever Christmas gift on that very first Christmas morning, the gift of a Savior with the promise of eternal life.
It’s good news for all of us on this Christmas. Good news that Emmanuel, the Lord Jesus, was born. It’s story that was reported by Luke in the New Testament. It’s reprinted below for you to read, and for you to share the Good News with someone you care about this Christmas.
From our NorthEscambia.com family to you and yours, Merry Christmas!
- And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
- (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
- And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
- And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
- To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
- And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
- And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
- And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
- And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
- And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
- For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
- And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
- And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
- Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
- And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
- And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
- And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
- And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
- But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
- And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Christmas Recipes: Red Velvet Cake, Holiday Dips
December 25, 2012
The holidays are a time when a lot of people head into the kitchen to cook for family and friends. You just can’t go wrong with a red velvet cake. We also have a couple of dip recipes just in time for your Christmas entertaining — a black bean dip and a hot cream cheese dip.
Red Velvet Cake
by Shirley Boone
CAKE
- 1 ½ cups oil
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp. cocoa
- 1 oz bottle red food coloring
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
Mix oil and sugar together. Add eggs and beat well. Add food coloring. Add vinegar to buttermilk and pour into oil mixture. Add vanilla. In small bowl combine cake flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Mix with other ingredients until well blended. Pour into 9 inch greased and floured pans. Bake at 350 degrees. Two pans bake for 30-35 minutes, three pans bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes and wrap in plastic wrap until cool.
ICING
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 box confectioners sugar
- 1 stick Parkay margarine, softened
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Mix all together until creamed. Spread on cooled cake.
Black Bean Dip
by Mona Brown
- 2 cans black beans, drained
- 2 cans shoe peg corn, drained
- ½ bunch green onions, chopped
- Sprinkle of garlic powder
- Mix ½ cup olive oil, ½ cup apple cider vinegar and ½ cup sugar.
Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix together. Marinate for 24 hours. Drain and add 8 ounces of feta cheese. Serve with Scoops.
Hot Cream Cheese Dip
from the Molino Homemakers Club
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 cup cooked crumbled bacon
- 3 stalks green onion diced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Mix all ingredients and pour into a 9×9 glass pan or pie plate. Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve warm with Chicken in a Biscuit crackers.
Have A Holly Jolly – Century Care Residents Celebrate Christmas
December 25, 2012
Residents at Century Care Century recently celebrated Christmas was an afternoon party. Numerous local residents and organizations contributed gifts, time and hard work to make the event a memorable success.
During the event, Rev. Janet Lee was presented a plaque for the Century United Methodist Church honoring their many years of dedication to the CCC residents. And David Comalander was honored for being the center’s No. 1 resident volunteer.
“We have a wonderful, giving community, that makes Christmas a big success every year, all year,” said Mae Hildreth, Century Care activities director. “A big thank you to all.”
Pictured: Christmas at Century Care Center. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt: A Baby Changes Everything
December 25, 2012
The First Baptist Church of Bratt recently presented the musical/drama “A Baby Changes Everything”.
Pictured: The production “A Baby Changes Everything” at the First Baptist Church of Bratt. Courtesy photos from Marcella Wilson, click to enlarge.
Molino: Worship The Newborn King
December 25, 2012
Highland Baptist Church in Molino recently presented the production “Worship The Newborn King.”
Pictured: Highland Baptist Church recently presented “Worship the Newborn King”. Courtesy photos by Sara Calhoun, click to enlarge.
FBC AWANA Celebrates Christmas
December 25, 2012
The AWANA Club at the First Baptist Church of Bratt recently held a “Happy Birthday Jesus” party with about 60 children and teachers taking part.
The children enjoyed a hot dog supper and a “Happy Birthday Jesus” cake, recreational activities and relays on brand new Scooter boards.
The AWANA Club, for ages 3 through the fifth grade, meets every Sunday in the First Baptist Church of Bratt’s Family Life Center from 5-7 p.m., learning about missions, memorizing scripture, learning Bible stories, earning awards and much more. The group is open to children from across the area.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.