Two Molino Churches To Hold Blood Drive Today
May 18, 2008
You can give the gift of life Sunday at two Molino churches as they hold a blood drive.
Aldersgate Methodist Church and Highland Baptist Church will hold a blood drive on Sunday. The bloodmobile will be at Highland from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and at Aldersgate from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
The last time the two churches held the blood drive, it was interrupted at Highland by a tornado on back on February 17.
Molino Youth In Sectional Pitch, Hit and Run Event Today
May 17, 2008
Ryan Cocker of Molino will be competing in the sectional competition of the Aquafina Pitch, Hit and Run Event at Tyndall Air Force Base near Panama City today.
Cocker swept the seven and eight year old category in the recent local Aquafina event that was held at the John R. Jones Athletic Park on Nine Mile Road in Pensacola. He was named the Pitch Champion, Hit Champion and Run Champion in the competition’s youngest category.
Storms Damage McDavid Homes, Store
May 15, 2008
Several McDavid homes were damaged in Thursday storms, and the storm ripped part of the roof from Watson’s Convenience Store. Two of the homes were seriously damaged and are not livable.
There were no injuries in the storms, which struck just after noon, according to McDavid Volunteer Fire Department Chief Eric Gilmore.
The area was under a tornado watch at the time, but it has not been determined to be a tornado. The National Weather Service will visit the area on Friday to make an official determination.
NorthEscambia.com will have a complete story posted Friday morning, with a complete photo gallery and an interview with the resident who was inside one of the seriously damaged homes.
School Board To Discuss Closure Of Carver/Century K-8 School Thursday
May 14, 2008
NorthEscambia.com has learned that the Escambia County School Board will discuss the closure and consolidation of Carver/Century K-8 School Thursday morning.
“The superintendent will bring up a proposal to close and consolidate Carver/Century School at the meeting,” Board Member Claudia Brown-Curry told NorthEscambia.com Wednesday afternoon. “I received an email that he would be bringing it up.”
“Century needs to be there at that meeting so they can hear what he has to say,” Brown-Curry said. The meeting is at 11:30 at the Hall Center in Pensacola.
NorthEscambia.com has confirmed with Assistant Superintendent Ronnie Arnold that the proposal will be discussed at the Thursday morning meeting. Arnold said that no vote would be taken at the meeting.
Carver/Century Principal Jeff Garthwaite told his faculty and staff of the meeting and proposal at a faculty meeting Wednesday afternoon.
“There was a wide range of emotions, from disbelief, to disenchantment, to strong emotions,” he said. “There were many tears in the crowd.”
NorthEscambia.com is working on this developing story. More details will be posted here on NorthEscambia.com later today, and a complete story will be posted Thursday morning. We will also post a map and directions to the Hall Center for those who wish to attend the meeting.
Red Flag Warning Issued, Brush Fires Occur Around North Escambia
May 13, 2008
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued a red flag warning for North Escambia and surrounding areas until 7:00 tonight.
Afternoon relative humidities will fall below 35 percent over the western Florida Panhandle until late this afternoon. A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions will occur. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will create explosive fire growth potential.
At least three brush fires have been reported in the North Escambia area over the past two days.
Sunday afternoon, the Molino volunteer fire departments responded to a brush fire near Chestnut Road and Molino Road. A short time later, the McDavid and Century volunteer fire departments responsed to a brushfire on Backwoods Road. The Florida Division of Forestry was called in to assist with the Backwoods Road fire.
The Molino and Century volunteer fire departments responded to another brush fire in the 100 block of Elm Street just off Hilltop Road in Century about 4:55 Monday afternoon.
Cold Front Brings Cooler Temps
May 11, 2008
A cold front that passed through the North Escambia area over the weekend will bring cooler temperatures and lower humidity for the next few days.
A Fire Weather Warning has been issued for the area from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Monday and from noon until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday. Afternoon relative humidities will drop below critical levels before rising around sunset each day. A Red Flag Warning, or a Fire Weather Warning, means that that critical fire weather conditions are expected to occur. A combination of low relative humidity and warm temperatures will create rapid fire growth potential.
After a start in the 50’s today’s high is expected to reach 82 under sunny skies. Tonight will be clear and chilly, with an overnight low around 47. Tuesday will once again be sunny, with a high of 85.
Pictured above: Deer grazing under sunny skies in a field near Oak Grove Sunday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photo.
IP Will Hold Open House In Cantonment Today, Tours Resume
May 8, 2008
The International Paper (IP) Pensacola Mill in Cantonment will host a community open house this evening from 5:00 until 7:00. IP will kick off mill tours following the completion of its product line conversion.
The event is free to the public and will take place in front of the mill’s administrative offices at 375 Muscogee Road in Cantonment.
Cat Country 98.7 will broadcast live from the event, eat! restaurant will serve guests, and Harvesters Federal Credit Union will be on hand with information about membership services and benefits. Children’s activities include a bounce house and slide, coloring activities, and a visit from costumed characters the Cat Country Cat and Pinelope Tree.
Adults and children 12 and older can join one of six tours lasting 30 minutes each beginning at 5:15 p.m. Reservations are required, and no child care will be provided for children under 12. Details on what to wear and other tour information will be given at the time of the reservation.
The deadline for reservations is today at noon.
Tours will show guests both machines the mill operates to produce lightweight linerboard, which is used to make cardboard boxes, and fluff pulp, used to make baby diapers, feminine hygiene and adult incontinence products.
For more information or to reserve a space for the mill tour, contact Jessica Morris at 850-968-4203 or via email at jessica.morris@ipaper.com.
Ernest Ward Incoming Sixth Grade Orientation To Be Held Tonight
May 6, 2008
Orientation for students that plan to attend Ernest Ward Middle School next year will be held this evening beginning at 6:00. Students who plan to attend EWMS next year and their parents are invited to attend the orientation
Staff and teachers will be available to discuss all aspects of middle school. After a short assembly, participants will have the opportunity to personally meet the faculty and ask questions that they might have about academics, discipline, sports, band, and other extracurricular activities.
Senior Adult Weekend At Bratt Church
May 4, 2008
This weekend is Senior Adult Weekend at the First Baptist Church of Bratt.
Senior adults gathered at Wiggins Lake in Walnut Hill Saturday afternoon for food, fellowship and singing.
Sunday morning Sunday School will begin at 9:15 A.M. and worship service will begin at 10:30 A.M. The Senior Adult choir will provide special music.
Sunday evening at 6:00, the Master’s Men Quartet will sing during the worship time. Everyone is invited to enjoy this special weekend at First Baptist church of Bratt.
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Atmore Mayfest Cancelled
May 3, 2008
The annual Mayfest in Atmore was washed out Saturday morning.
At 10:30 a.m., Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officers decided to cancel Mayfest today.
Atmore Chamber president Allen Walston said that even when the rain subsides, the park is too wet from this morning’s line of storms to go on with the festival. Also, the rain and standing water were affecting the venues that required electricity.
The entire Mayfest will not be rescheduled, however, the Beautiful Baby Contest will be. Allen said that since next weekend is Mother’s Day, it probably will be rescheduled for a couple of weeks from this weekend.
