Snow Tonight Or Saturday AM? Maybe, But It Will Be Colder
March 7, 2008
The National Weather Service says there is an ever so slight chance of snow across the North Escambia area tonight. Yes…snow. But most likely, it will be a light, scattered rain event. If it does snow, only just a little accumulation is possible, the weather service says. But further to our north, say Evergreen to Montgomery, the chance of snow with some accumulation is much more likely.
Here is our official National Weather Service forecast:
Tonight
A chance of rain, mixing with snow after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind between 10 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8am. Partly cloudy, with a high near 51. Northwest wind between 5 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
A freeze warning is in effect for tonight and a freeze watch for Saturday night. That freeze watch is likely to be upgraded to a freeze warning for Saturday night.
The above graphic from the National Weather Service shows the snow potential area for tonight.
Escambia County Looks To Cut Jobs, Reduce Expenses
March 5, 2008
With the passage of Amendment 1, Escambia County is facing a budget shortfall of about $12 million beginning with the new fiscal year that starts October 1. The county commission will hold a workshop Wednesday to address where those cuts will happen, with the primary focus being on possible job and salary cuts.
In addition to the $12 million shortfall, Director of Administrative Services Jean Kassab says in a county memo that the county is facing a $1 million subsidy requirement for the county’s emergency medical services department, another $1 million needed next year to keep ECAT’s public transportation afloat and a loss estimated at $900,000 in sales tax revenue due to a declining economy.
“To that end preliminary guidance has been given to all departments that included the elimination of primarily vacant positions, the movement of filled positions from one program to another and/or general reductions in programmatic expenses. This step, if effective, will result in the elimination of about 23 positions and the movement of an additional 4 positions to non-General Fund programs,” Kassab’s memo to commissioners says.
“The next step is to further reduce payroll through early retirement buyouts and program consolidation. If further steps are necessary after these, programs at the bottom of the prioritization list will be reduced or eliminated. If these reductions/eliminations are not sufficient, then global reductions such as pay decreases or cost shifting of benefits will be needed,” the memo continues.
An early retirement plan will also be considered. The plan will provide a financial incentive to take an early retirement for employees that are at least 50 years old or have at least 30 years of qualified service (25 years for high risk employees).
At today’s commission workshop, commissioners will also look at prioritizing funding among county departments, looking for possible ways to cut dollars from the budget.
NorthEscambia.com will have coverage of today’s meeting posted Thursday morning.
New Cantonment Post Office To Be Named For Molino Man Today
March 1, 2008
The new Cantonment Post Office will named in honor of a Molino man at a special ceremony Saturday afternoon. The post office will be named the “Charles H. Hendrix Post Office”. Mr. Hendrix retired from the U.S. Postal Service as Postmaster of the Cantonment Post Office with 37 years of service.
“Charles Harold Hendrix was a man of service. He dedicated his life to the Lord, his family, and his community,” Congressman Jeff Miller said. “On behalf of the United States Congress, I would like to thank Mr. Hendrix for his many years of public service.” Miller sponsored the federal legislation required to name the post office. It was signed by President George Bush on November 30, 2007.
Born and raised in Molino, Florida, where he met his wife of 55 years, Barbara. They had three children Chuck, Rusty, and Cheryl. Charles was a member of Highland Baptist Church, where he served as the church treasurer, chairman of the board of deacons, and as a Sunday school superintendent. He was a charter member of the Molino Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as fire chief, assistant fire chief, and secretary of the department’s board of directors.
Mr. Hendrix was also a member of the Cantonment Rotary Club for 44 years. He served as president and was an active member of the Club Service Committee. Mr. Hendrix passed away last October at the age of 75.
“Charles Hendrix proved himself not only an outstanding Postmaster, but a strong community leader, dedicated father, and loving husband,” Miller said. “I can think of no better way to honor this highly respected, admirable man than to dedicate the Cantonment Post Office in his name.
The ceremony will be held at 2:00 this Saturday at the new Cantonment Post Office on Highway 29.
Finals Of Northview’s Got Talent Program Tonight
March 1, 2008
Move over American Idol, because Northview’s Got Talent, and tonight the big winner will be named in the talent competition.
The six finalist for the Northview’s Got Talent program have been named:
1. Cordaryl Lowery — Dance
2. Sarah Killam and Chelsea Sims — Dance
3. Allie Bryan — Singing
4. Harrison Whitehead — Comedy
5. 12 Gates — Band
6. Carley Hetrick — Singing
The final round will take place at 6:00 Saturday night in the Northview theater. All proceeds benefit the Northview Performing Arts Program.
Pictured above: The band “12 Gates” performs at a preliminary round of the Northview’s Got Talent program.
Dogwood Park Baptist Holding Weekend Revival, Youth Event
February 23, 2008
A weekend revival will continue Sunday at Dogwood Park Baptist Church with Evangelist Rick Ingle, and music by Paul and Christy Newberry.
Ingle has a Doctorate of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Seminary. He has conducted of 1,300 revival campaigns, including revivals at five of the top 10 churches in the Southern Baptist Convention.
Ingle is the author of seven books, including If I Had Ministry to Live Over I Would…”. His testimony has been broadcast worldwide on over 400 radio stations.
Since 1981, the Newberrys have ministered through music at over 1,000 churches throughout the United States. They spent 42 of the 52 weeks of 2007 on the road in their ministry.
Sunday services will be at 10:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Dogwood Park Baptist at 587-2617. The church is located on Highway 97, about six miles north of Highway 29.
Passport Fair To Be Held This Monday Only At Century Post Office
February 18, 2008
A “Passport Fair” will take place Monday only at the Century Post Office. Passport applications will be accepted, reviewed and processed during the event. The passport fair will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. President’s Day, Monday, February 18.
For more information, call 256-2376 .
Two Molino Area Churches Will Hold Blood Drives Today
February 17, 2008
Two Molino churches will hold a blood drive today. The blood drive will take place at both Aldersgate Methodist Church and Highland Baptist Church. The bloodmobile will be at Aldersgate Methodist in the morning from eight until eleven, and it will move to Highland Baptist Church in the afternoon from noon until two.
Donors must be in generally good health. Other requirements include:
- At least 17 years of age
- Must bring picture ID
- Weigh at least 110 lb
- Free of infection, fever or flu symptoms, for 3 days
- No cancer within the last 5 years
- No antibiotics within the last 48 hours
- No tattoos within the past 12 months
- No chest pain, heart disease, heart surgery (Requires written physician release with diagnosis)
- No history of viral hepatitis
- Cannot have lived in France for 5 years or more between 1980 and the present
- Cannot have lived or visited in the UK for a total of 3 months or more from 1980 to 1996
- Cannot have received a blood transfusion in the UK between 1980 and the present
- Military personnel (current and former), and their dependents, who spent time in military bases in northern Europe during 1980-1990, or southern Europe during 1980-1996, for 6 months or more
- All military personnel (active & reserve) that are returning from Iraq, are deferred for a period of 1 year after the last date on location in that country.
Ball Registration In Full Swing Again This Weekend
February 16, 2008
Preparation to play ball will once again be in full swing this weekend across North Escambia. Ball registration will be underway in Century, Walnut Hill and Molino this Saturday.
Registration for Northwest Escambia Little League baseball begins Saturday at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill.
Registration will be held from nine a.m until noon Saturday at the league’s field house. The cost is $35 for the first child from a family, $25 for the second child and free for each additional child. A copy of each child’s birth certificate is required for registration, along with with three proofs of residency, such as a utility bill, drivers license or voter registration card.
For more information, call 327-6722 or 327-6155 after five p.m.
Registration continues this Saturday for the Molino Recreation Association at Don Sutton park in Molino. Registration will continue each Saturday from eleven a.m. until two p.m. through February 23. Draft will start Monday, February 25 and continue until March 1.
Registration fees are $65 for the first child, $55 for the second, $50 for the third and free for additional players from the same family. A birth certificate copy is required to be on file for each child.
There will teams for boys and girls of all ages, including “Wee Ball” again. For more information, call 587-4090.
Registration will continue this Saturday for Century Little League. Registration will be underway from 8:00 until noon at the little league park behid the hold hospital. The fee is $55 for the first child and $35 for each additional child. A birth certificate copy is required for registration.
NorthEscambia.com is looking for people to help us with stats and photos from NWE and Molino play this year. If you are interested, use our contact form to let us know.
Northview’s Got Talent Series Round One Will Be Tonight
February 15, 2008
Move over American Idol, because Northview’s got talent. And they’re going to prove it.
A talent show series entitled “Northview’s Got Talent” will continue at 7:00 tonight in the school’s theater. In the spirit of American Idol, three judges will offer a critique of each performer.
Judges are Todd Corder, an area musician; Landon Manning, band director at T.R. Miller High School in Brewton; and Luke Manning, band director at Brewton Middle School.
Entrants range from soloists, to a complete bands, to storytellers and twirlers, to an appearance by “President George Bush”.
The finals will be held at 6:00 on Saturday, March 1 in the theater. Admission is $5 for each performance.
Entrants for tonight’s Northview’s Got Talent are:
- Matt Ziza and “PeaceLess” — Band
- Sarah Killam and Chelsea Sims — Dance
- Zach Lamb — Telling Bible Stories
- Codaryl Lowery — Dance
- Hayley Simpson and Caitlyn Brown — Twirling
- Racheal Baurer — Singing
- Olivia Godwin — Singing
- Allie Bryan — Singing
- Harrison Whitehead — Comedy
- 12 Gates — Band
- Carley Hetrick — Singing
What’s Love Got To Do With It? Tonight At Northend Church
February 15, 2008
The NorthEnd Community Church will present a night of food, games, music and more entitled “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” Friday night. The event for middle and high school students will also include door prizes and more “free stuff”.
The guest speaker will be the Rev. Jeff Walker from Christ Community Church Baptist Church. The entertainment will be led by Daniel Torrez from Cottage Hill Baptist Church.
It takes place tonight from 6:30 to 8:00 at the church at 5630 Hwy. 196 (Barrineau Park Road). It’s five miles west of Highway 29. For more information, call 587-3868 or see excitingnorthend.com online.