Fire Training Today At Ernest Ward
October 18, 2008
If you see a lot of fire trucks in the parking lot of Ernest Ward Middle School this morning, don’t worry…it’s just a training exercise.
Escambia County Fire-Rescue’s Walnut Hill Station will be conducting an emergency vehicle operations course, essentially driver’s ed for firemen, in the school’s parking lot through about noon.
The day’s event for the trainees includes navigating fire engines around a course made up of about 120 orange traffic cones.
Fair In Full Swing; Win Free Tickets From NorthEscambia.com
October 18, 2008
Hundreds, if not thousands, of North Escambia area residents will held to Pensacola over the next few days to attend the annual Pensacola Interstate Fair.
The fair opened this past Thursday and runs through October 26.
This year, admission is $10 for everyone 12 year and older. Children four to 11 are $5, and children three and under are admitted free. Parking is $5, but parking passes can be purchased at the main ticket booth for $4.
The fair offers “Family Fun Packs” this year, offering a discounted package including admission, parking and ride handstamps. There are also several discounted admission days.
This year’s entertainment includes country crooner and former American Idol contestant Bucky Covington tonight at 8:00. All entertainment is free with fair admission.
For more information on the fair, including complete pricing and schedule information, click here.
To enter to win fair tickets from NorthEscambia.com, click here.
Commission Expected To Support For Electric Car Company In Century
October 16, 2008
The Escambia County Commission is expected to approve a resolution tonight in support of an electric vehicle manufacturer that plans to locate in the county.
NorthEscambia.com was the first to break the story last Friday that an electric car manufacturing company that could eventually employ over 1,000 people has planned to locate its primary plant in Century.
“The electric car assembly plant is planned for the Century Industrial Park,” Larry Newsom, director of Escambia County’s industrial development effort told NorthEscambia.com last week. “The details are still being worked out, but the resolution in support of the project is needed next week so the state can provide the company with a grant.”
Newsom said project plans call for the initial production of 150 cars per month. The plant is expected to employee about 250 people shortly after startup, with an eventual employment of 1,100 to 1,200 within five years.
The resolution by the commission tonight is a necessary step for the company to obtain state grant funding, Newsom said.
To read NorthEscambia.com’s complete report on the electric car company, click here.
Student, Counselor Rescued In Morning School Fire Drill
October 14, 2008
Emergency officials from across Flomaton and Century responded to Flomaton Elementary School this morning for a disaster drill.
Flomaton Fire Chief Steve Stanton said the mock disaster scenario involved a fire at Flomaton Elementary School and the rescue of two trapped victims. The drill was a successful learning experience, Stanton said.
NorthEscambia.com will have a complete story, photo gallery and video posted Wednesday morning.
The response was originally planned last week as part of a fire drill for Fire Prevention Week, but postponed due to rain last Tuesday.
The Flomaton Fire Department, Flomaton Police Department, Escambia County (FL) Fire-Rescue Century Station, Escambia County (FL) EMS, Friendship Volunteer Fire Department and other emergency agencies responded to the school following a 911 call about 9:30 this morning.
Pictured above: Student “victim” Olivia Tatum, 1o, is loaded into a waiting ambulance following a mock disaster fire drill at Flomaton Elementary School this morning. School counselor Susie Kirk (far right) was also rescued from the “burning” building. Pictured below: Engine 519 from Century participated in this morning’s drill. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century To Hold Policies Workshop With Expert
October 14, 2008
The Town of Century will hold a workshop this afternoon to discuss its policies and procedures.
The council will meet with Dr. David Goetsch from Northwest Florida State College to discuss policies and procedures for the town.
Goetsch holds a number of different degrees including Associate of Science Degree, Bachelor of Science Degree in Technical Education, Master of Science Degree in Management, Master of Arts Degree in Education, Master of Science Degree in Psychology, Master of Science Degree in Political Science/International Relations, and a Doctorate Degree in Higher Education.
Goetsch is the author of more than 50 books on leadership, management, and supervision; seven of which are best sellers.
The workshop, which is open to the public, will take place at 5:30 this afternoon at Century Town Hall.
Four Churches Holding Special Services Today
October 12, 2008
At least four churches in the North Escambia area will hold homecoming or anniversary services today — Beulah Chapel, Allen Memorial, First Baptist of Cottage Hill and Crabtree Church.
Beulah Chapel Homecoming
Beulah Chapel Assembly of God on Highway 4A in Bryneville will celebrate its 73rd homecoming this morning beginning at 10:45 with a fellowship dinner to follow. The Vessels of Clay will minister in song. Bro. Ron Broadhead is the pastor.
Allen Memorial Homecoming
Homecoming at Allen Memorial United Methodist Church will be this morning at 10:30 with a luncheon to follow. The guest speaker will be Rev. Fred Fuller.
FBC Cottage Hill 50th Anniversary
First Baptist Church of Cottage Hill will be celebrating 50 years of friendships, families and faith. Services will begin with a Continental Breakfast at 8:30 this morning followed by Sunday School and Worship Services at 10:30. At the conclusion of the Worship Service, FBC Cottage Hill will be having Dinner on the Grounds and special musical performances. You are invited to bring a covered dish and spend the day. For more information please call the church office at 850-968-2357 or email Emily Davidson at emily@cottagehillbaptist.net
Crabtree Church Homecoming
Crabtree Church Homecoming will be held this morning at the Crabtree Pavilion. Rev. Ed Cotton will be the guest speaker. Lunch will follow the morning service at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
Reminder: TIPS At Ernest Ward This Afternoon
October 7, 2008
The faculty of Ernest Ward Middle School reminds parents and students to attend TIPS from 4:00 until 6:00 this afternoon.
TIPS is an acronym for Teachers Informing Parents and Students. These after-school hours will be provided to give parents and students the opportunity to meet with a faculty member to discuss Spring 2008 FCAT results and the student’s Progress Monitoring Plan (PMP) for those who scored Level 1, Level 2, or 35% or lower on the NRT portion of the FCAT.
The faculty member will interpret the student’s academic strengths and weaknesses and offer suggestions for increasing student achievement.
Grab Your Umbrella
October 7, 2008
You are going need to remember where you last put you umbrella.
The last measurable rainfall in the area was back on September 20. But great news for your sinuses…there is finally some dust-clearing rain outside today.
There is a near 100 percent chance of rain for your Tuesday, with a high forecast to be 82. The North Escambia rain chance continues at 70 percent for Tuesday night and 50 percent for Wednesday. By Wednesday night, the rain should be gone. Sunny skies are forecast for Thursday.
Store That Was Scene Of Murder-Suicide To Reopen Today
October 6, 2008
An Atmore store that was the scene of murder-suicide on September 26 will reopen for business on Monday.
Broken windows have been repaired, and the front of the store has been cleaned in preparation for the opening at 9:00 this morning.
Atmore Police said Justin Tyshawn Clark, 22, entered Hudson’s Dirt Cheap just before 11:00 on September 26 to speak to his girlfriend and mother of his two children, Raphia Shardae Arnold, 21. A Dirt Cheap manager asked him to leave because she was working, police say. He exited the store and returned seconds later and requested that another cashier give him change for a $100 bill so he could give Arnold money to buy clothes for the children.
At that point, Clark then fired one shot, hitting Arnold in the head. He then shot himself in the head.
An Atmore police officer, Sgt. Darrell Holsonback, was outside the store as the shootings occurred. He had stopped near Arnold’s vehicle outside the store because it was parked in a fire lane. While he was exiting his patrol car, he heard gunshots inside the store.
Inside the store, he found Arnold lying on the floor near the front door with a gunshot wound to the head. Clark was found about 15 feet away between two checkout counters at front of the store with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
To read NorthEscambia.com coverage of the events at the Atmore Dirt Cheap, click here.
Pictured above: The Atmore Dirt Cheap store on September 26. NorthEscambia.com file photo.
Have A Fish Plate In Molino Today, Help Build A House
October 4, 2008
Looking for a good lunch today? Make plans to visit Molino. You’ll enjoy a great fish plate, and you will be helping a deserving family move into a home of their very own.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church Men’s Fish Fry and UMW Ladies Bake Sale will take place today from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Aldersgate Cafe, 6915 Highway 29 North (just south of Highway 97) in Molino.
Donations of $7.00 per plate with the proceeds from the fish plates going to support the UMC Habitat for Humanity home to be built in the spring of 2009.
Meals will include fresh fried mullet, baked beans, coleslaw, hushpuppies and cake. The ladies will have cakes, pies, cookies, etc for sale. The meals are eat-in, take out or delivery.
For deliveries today, call the Aldersgate Cafe at 587-3075 or Steve Spinks at 336-2071.