NorthEscambia.com: Don’t Miss Us This Weekend
April 24, 2009
Don’t miss NorthEscambia.com this weekend. We will have complete coverage from several events across the area.
We will have complete photo galleries from Arts Day at Molino Park Elementary School, the Century Relay for Life and the 70th Annual Meeting of Escambia River Electric Cooperative.
Plus, we will have all the local news from the North Escambia area. That’s all this weekend on NorthEscambia.com.
School Progress Reports Today
April 24, 2009
Check your child’s book bag this afternoon — it is time for progress reports.
The fourth nine-weeks period for Escambia Schools is half over, and progress reports will be sent home this afternoon.
If you have any questions, contact your child’s school.
Live Tonight: Financial Expert Dave Ramsey To Offer Message Of Hope About Economy
April 23, 2009
Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey is hosting a nationally broadcast Town Hall for Hope tonight at 7.
Its purpose is to help viewers deal with their fears and anxieties during challenging economic times and he will deliver an inspirational and practical message.
According to the town hall meeting’s website, Dave will carefully explain where we’ve been, where we’re going and what you should do with your money during this time.
This will be broadcast on big screens in several area churches, including Olive Baptist in Pensacola and Unity Baptist in Atmore.
NewsRadio 1620 is partnering with Olive Baptist Church to present the event at that church. The Dave Ramsey Show is aired on NewsRadio 1620 from 1 to 4 p.m. daily. The free program begins at 7:00 at Olive Baptist Church, located at the corner of Olive Road and Davis Highway in Pensacola.
The program will also be on the big screen at Unity Baptist Church on Highway 31 east of Atmore. The church is located near the Atmore Airport.
Mmmm…Doughnuts! Order Now, Help Relay For Life
April 23, 2009
The Town of Century’s Relay for Life team is selling doughnuts with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.
The Relay team is selling regular Krispy Kreme doughnuts for $6 per dozen. The doughnuts will be delivered Friday morning beginning at 7:30.
Orders can be faxed today to 256-0318, or stop by the city hall at 7995 North Century Boulevard. For more information, contact Denise or Angel at 256-3208.
Canceled: Tonight’s Movie On The Green At Northview
April 20, 2009
The Movie On The Green scheduled for tonight at Northview High School has been canceled.
The event will not be rescheduled.
Chance Of Rain Tonight; Good Week On The Way
April 19, 2009
There is still a 60 percent chance of rain tonight, mostly before midnight. The overnight low will be about 58.
Monday and Tuesday will be sunny at 75, with a cool overnight low of 45.
Wednesday through Sunday are forecast to be sunny and warm, with highs of 83 and lows of 55.
NHS Quarterback Club To Meet This Afternoon
April 19, 2009
The annual meeting of the Northview High School Quarterback Club will be held Sunday afternoon.
The group will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday in the gymnasium’s weight room. Officers for the 2009-2010 year will be elected.
The following was submitted by NHS Quarterback Club member Joey McCall.
When I think about some of the great organizations, clubs, and teams that I have been privileged to be a part of I can’t help but think about the elements that made them successful: Leadership, Purpose, Direction, Participation, and Dependability. There may be more but without any one of these, the team will never reach its full potential.
For the past several years the quarterback club has struggled to attract and maintain membership. If I was to solicited feedback as to the reasoning for this lack of participation I suspect I would get a multitude of answers. However, one reason I doubt I would ever get is that parents do not want to do what they can to help provide the best experience possible for the athletes of Northview High School that participate in football and other sports that the quarterback club supports. I venture to say that most of my responses would be more of a personal nature in which feelings about faculty, coaching staff, play calling, player placement, or player playing time would be at the forefront of people’s thoughts. However, the quarterback club’s primary purpose is to support the needs and issues of the team.
We have good people in this community that have always worked hard to support athletic programs in our schools and in our community. Golden Eagle and Blackcat pride burn in our hearts and minds as memories of what true school spirit looks like and how it can unite a community. But now, Chief pride is what should stimulate us to get involved. We have an opportunity right now, to put together our own “Stimulus Package”. A package that will bring pride back to Northview football, a package that will provide needed equipment, training, and travel for our team, a package that could influence decisions and change, and most importantly a package that can ultimately etch into the minds of our kids memories that will last a lifetime much like the ones you and I enjoy and relive every opportunity we have.
Please join us in supporting our kids, our school and our community. Join the quarterback club on Sunday, April 19th, and become involved.
Regards,
Joey McCall
NHS Quarterback Club Member
Spaghetti Supper Tonight In Walnut Hill To Benefit Relay For Life
April 18, 2009
A spaghetti supper to benefit Relay for Life is planned for tonight at the Walnut Hill Fire Department.
A $6 donation to Relay for Life provides a meal that includes spaghetti with sauce, bread, tea and dessert.
The supper will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at the Walnut Hill Fire Department at 7760 Highway 97 in Walnut Hill. Advance tickets are available now at Shirley’s Country Collections and the Walnut Hill Farm Supply.
Rain Possible Today, Likely Sunday; River Flood Warning Continues
April 18, 2009
The National Weather service has updated Saturday’s forecast to include a 50-50 shot of rain, and the flood warning continues for the Escambia River near Century.
The National Weather Service says there is a 50 percent chance of rain for Saturday and Saturday night. Otherwise, it will be partly sunny today with a high around 75.
The rain chance increases to 70 percent for Sunday and 40 percent for Sunday night, and the weather severe says that some storms may be severe.
By next week, the rain will be gone. Daytime highs will be in the upper 70’s and low 80’s and overnight lows will range from 48 to 55.
The flood warning for the Escambia River near Century continues until late tonight. Early Saturday morning, the river stage was at 17.3 feet; flood stage is 17 feet. Some minor lowland flooding will continue until the river drops below 13 feet.
Century’s 108th Birthday Bash Today
April 18, 2009
There will be a really big “Birthday Bash” to celebrate the 108th birthday of Century, and you are invited to attend the day-long free festivities today.
The Alger-Sullivan Historical Society will present Century’s 108th Birthday Bash beginning at 8:30 Saturday morning at the Historical Park in Century’s Historical District on Jefferson Avenue.
The event will feature several musical and entertainment groups including Sons of the Pines, Atmore’s Southern Pride Dancers, Rolling Tide’s Old-Timey Music, the Pilgrim Lodge Youth Choir and more.
There will also be civil war re-enactors, displays from the Flomaton Area Railroad Museum, Indian artifacts on display, crafts, yard sale items and more.
A complete selection of food will be available for purchase, including barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, homemade fudge, cold soft drinks and more.
For more information, call (251) 765-2629.