Nice! Fall Is In The Air
September 29, 2009
A little bit of fall will be in the air today in North Escambia and surrounding areas, with overnight lows expected to dip into the low 50’s and perhaps even a few upper 40’s in some areas.
There is also Fire Weather Watch in effect for Tuesday due to humidity levels below 35 percent that will lead to an increased wildfire risk.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Church To Hold McDavid Fire Department Appreciation Day
September 26, 2009
The McDavid Volunteer Fire Department will be honored for 25 plus years of service Sunday morning during a special service at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in Bogia.
The second annual appreciation service will be held at 11 a.m., and lunch will be served afterwards in the church fellowship hall. The public is invited to attend and express their appreciation for the service the volunteers provide to McDavid and surrounding communities.
The McDavid Volunteer Fire Department was incorporated in 1982 with a 1962 firetruck on loan from the Florida Division of Forestry. They purchased a 1948 Ford firetruck in 1983. The station was constructed on land purchased from what was then St. Regis Paper Company in 1984. Many more modern trucks and pieces of equipment were purchased over the years.
Today: Molino Rummage Sale To Benefit Relay For Life
September 26, 2009
A Relay for Life Rummage Sale is going on this morning in Molino.
The sale is at Aldersgate United Methodist Church near the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97. All proceeds and donations will go towards Aldersgate’s 2010 Relay for Life team goal to benefit the American Cancer Society.
Family Fun Day In Walnut Hill
September 26, 2009
The Walnut Hill Church of God in Christ will hold a Family Fun Day today.
The event will begin at noon at the church, located at 54 North Cypress Street in Walnut Hill. The day will feature food, games, music and lots of fun, according to event organizers.
The public is invited to attend.
Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department Celebrating 35th Anniversary Today
September 26, 2009
The Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate its 35th anniversary today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 13000 Highway 87 North, about eight miles from Jay at the intersection of Highway 87 North and Highway 4.
North Santa Rosa County area families are encouraged to attend this event and help Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department celebrate 35 years of service to Santa Rosa County with an open house and a free fish fry. The celebration will start off with a history of the department and includes displays by LifeFlight, Lifeguard Ambulance Service, equipment displays, and other activities.
Flu shots will also be available for $25 each or free for Medicare B cardholders (card is required to be shown at time of shot).
For more information, please contact Jimmy Cagle at (850) 712-4628.
Murder In Nokomis; Suspects Last Seen Headed Toward North Escambia
September 24, 2009
(Update) One person has reportedly died after being shot in an apparent domestic dispute in the Nokomis community in Escambia County, Ala., Thursday night.
The incident occurred just about 7:10 p.m. on Nathan Road, about a mile north of Highway 31. The victim, identified by neighbors and relatives as Kenny Porter, age unknown, was transported from the scene by ambulance and then by LifeFlight helicopter to an area hospital. He died from his injuries at 9:20 tonight, according to Mike Lambeth, Escambia County (Ala.) chief deputy.
The shooting reportedly stemmed from an argument over a ladder that was leaning against a mobile home in a trailer park.
The alleged suspects, identified as Clarence Luker and Lorraine Gray, fled the scene in a two-town older model Ford Econoline van. It was described as being maroon and either silver or white.
The van was later reported to be seen on Pineville Road in Escambia, Ala, headed toward North Pineville Road in Escambia County, Fla. Luker was a resident of the mobile home where the shooting occurred.
The suspect was reported to be armed with a handgun.
Anyone with information on the crime should call their local law enforcement agency. Anyone coming in contact with the suspect should call 911. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous.
Open House Tonight At Ernest Ward; Parents Can Ride Free Bus From Century
September 24, 2009
Open house at Ernest Ward School will be held from 6 until 7 tonight, and there will be a free bus for parents from Century.
Parents will begin the evening in their student’s homeroom where they will receive a copy of their student’s schedule. If parents attend without the student, they should ask the student the name of the homeroom teacher. The homeroom with largest percent of parents who sign the homeroom sheet will win an ice cream party.
Parents will then follow their child’s schedule to each class where they will have the opportunity to ask general questions about school activities and curriculum. This is not a time for a conference with any faculty member about an individual student. The staff and facility look forward to meeting all parents, school officials said.
A free bus provided by the school district will depart the former Carver/Century K-8 School at 5:30 for parents that wish to attend the Ernest Ward open house. The bus will leave Ernest Ward for Century at 7 p.m.
Open House Tonight At Northview; Thursday at EWMS
September 22, 2009
Open house events will be held tonight at Northview High School and Thursday night at Ernest Ward Middle School.
Open House at Northview will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m. Activities will begin with refreshments in the cafeteria; parents and visitors will then have an opportunity to visit the school’s campus and classrooms. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.
Open House at Ernest Ward will be held Thursday from 6 until 7 p.m. Parents will begin the evening in their student’s homeroom where they will receive a copy of their student’s schedule. If parents attend without the student, they should ask the student the name of the homeroom teacher. The homeroom with largest percent of parents who sign the homeroom sheet will win an ice cream party.
Parents will then follow their child’s schedule to each class where they will have the opportunity to ask general questions about school activities and curriculum. This is not a time for a conference with any faculty member about an individual student. The staff and facility look forward to meeting all parents, school officials said.
Watch Good Football Tonight: NHS JV At Home Against W.S. Neal
September 21, 2009
The Northview High School junior varsity football team will be in action tonight at home in Bratt.
The JV Chiefs will host W.S. Neal at 6:00 tonight, kicking off a two-game home stretch. The Chiefs will be at home on Thursday night, October 1 against Baker.
The community is encouraged to attend the game and support the Northview Chiefs.
Lawton “Bud” Chiles Begins Statewide Walk For Children In Century
September 21, 2009
Lawton “Bud” Chiles is retracing the steps of his father, former Florida Governor Lawton Mainor Chiles, Jr., with a One Million Step tour across Florida to raise awareness of children’s health, education and safety issues in the state.
The journey of One Million Steps will officially started Monday morning in Century, honoring the historic 1970 walk of Gov. Chiles as he ran for the U.S. Senate. Bud Chiles, who often traveled with his father on his journey, will walk one million steps — 566 miles — across Florida in an effort to inspire one million Floridians to become involved in volunteering and making Florida a better place for children.
“I saw first hand the unique bond he forged as he listened to people,” Bud Chiles said of his father’s walk and his desire to help children and families. “In the past 10 years, sadly, we have suffered from a lack of that leadership from our state’s politicians.”
“I want to help tell your stories about what is working and what is broken,” Chiles said of his desire to listen to Floridians as he walks across the state. “Florida’s politicians are out of touch, and we can’t count on Washington to fix what is broken. With your help, we will make Florida a place for children again.”
Chiles started his walk at Alabama-Florida state line Sunday afternoon, and he will end in Miami next year, according to event organizers
He had three stops planned for Monday:
- Campfire USA Childcare Program
A nurse will be on hand to do vision and hearing screenings and conduct handwashing classes. Chiles will be on hand, reading to the children while they are waiting their turn with the screenings. 10 a.m. until noon, 6031 Industrial Boulevard - New Life Baptist Church
New Life participates in several community projects for children, including the Imagination Library that provides any child between birth and age five a free, age-appropriate book delivered to their home monthly. 1:00 to 1:30 p.m., 700 East Hecker Road - Century Pharmacy
Century Pharmacy is a sponsor of the Imagination Library and other children’s programs. Chiles will hand out Imagination Library applications and read books to children. 3:00 to 4:00, 7351 Mayo Street
The walk will continue Tuesday and Wednesday in Pensacola. Event organizers have not yet released an itinerary.
The Lawton Chiles Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-partisan organization, is “driven by this same philosophy and working to make Florida a state in which children thrive. The Worst To First statewide initiative was formed by the Foundation to identify key indicators used to measure Florida’s poor performance and to educate Floridians about our national standing as regards education, health care and community safety,” according to the group’s www.WorstToFirst.org website.