Learn To Read Tutor Workshop Saturday In Century
May 3, 2008
Learn to Read of Northwest Florida will conduct a volunteer tutor training workshop on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the old hospital.
Volunteers will lean how to teach others to read and write. For more information, contact Edna Earle Barnes at 256-0880 or Lie Rust at 432-4357.
Two North Escambia Churches Holding Homecoming Services
April 26, 2008
Two North Escambia churches will hold Homecoming services Sunday morning.
Aldersgate Methodist Church in Molino will celebrate Homecoming Sunday at 10:30. The guest speaker will be Rev. Jim Reece from First United Methodist Church in Wetumpka, Alabama. A covered dish meal will follow
Annie Jones Memorial United Methodist Church in Walnut Hill will hold Homecoming services at 11:00 Sunday morning. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Jean Spikes from Bethel UMC in Atmore. Dinner will follow.
EREC Annual Meeting Is Today At Northview High
April 26, 2008
Escambia River Electric Cooperative’s 69th Annual Meeting will be held Saturday at Northview High School. EREC members that attend will have the chance to win a variety of door prizes, including a $500 credit on the member’s electric bill.
Registration begins at 11:00, and the business meeting takes place at 1:00.
Jay Hospital will sponsor a health fair with free blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar checks.
Entertainment will be provided by the Northend Stompers and Grassfire. Luncheon plates will be available from the Northview High School FFA.
There will be gifts for every member from EREC.
For the kids, there will be a bounce house, games and prizes.
A Week After Three Die In Crash, Memorial Erected; One Remains In Hospital
April 18, 2008
Thursday afternoon, withering flowers marked the spot by Highway 4 in Century where three people died last Friday night. More flowers were nearby, and a paramedic’s glove was on the ground a short distance away.
One survivor remains in Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, and a makeshift memorial has been erected at the site of the crash.
Jacob Castleberry, 17, of Jay was still listed in critical condition at Sacred Heart Thursday night. Three other people in the car Castleberry was riding in died as a result of the crash at Jefferson Avenue and Highway 4 at about 10:30 last Friday night.
Michael Joe Edwards, 17, of Brewton was driving north on Jefferson Avenue when he failed to stop at a stop sign (pictured above), driving across Highway 4 into the eastbound path of a 2008 Ford truck driven by William H. Arnett, 43, of Holt. Arnett’s truck struck the left side of Edward’s truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The FHP says Edwards was pronounced dead at the scene. Edward’s passenger Daniel A. Smith, 16, of Jay was also pronounced dead at the scene. A second passenger, Jessica L. Smith, 20, of Jay was later pronounced dead at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. The third passenger in the vehicle, Jacob Castleberry, 17, of Jay was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where he was listed in critical condition. The Smiths were brother and sister.
Arnett was not injured, according to the FHP. His passenger, Glinda M. Arnett, 30, of Baker was transported to Sacred Heart in critical condition. She was released from the hospital last Sunday night.
For more information on the accident and more photos, click here.
Pictured below: Three people in this car died as a result of a Friday night accident in Century. Pictured bottom of page: These flowers were at the scene Thurday afternoon NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
Early Release And Late Start Day
April 17, 2008
Today was an early release day for elementary and middle school students in North Escambia. It was also a late start day for students at Northview High School.
Bratt, Byrneville, Carver/Century and Molino Park elementary schools were released at 10:40. Ernest Ward Middle School students were released at 12:30. Northview High School students could sleep in this morning…school for them started at 10:00.
Steeple Going Up Today At Highland Baptist Church, Public Invited
April 17, 2008
The public is invited to watch as Highland Baptist Church’s new steeple is installed at 1:00 this afternoon.
A major step in Highland’s recovery from the February 17 Molino tornado arrived Monday morning as the church’s new steeple was delivered.
The previous steeple at Highland Baptist Church in Molino was ripped from the building and slammed into cars in the parking lot during the tornado. The church suffered well over $100,000 in damage in its brush with the tornado that had about 125 church members huddled in the windowless fellowship hall for protection as homes were destroyed in surrounding neighborhoods.
The public is invited to watch the steeple raising from the church parking lot. You are asked to park in the area of the parking lot south of the church office building for safety reasons.
Pictured above and below: The new steeple is delivered at Highland Baptist in Molino Monday morning. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos.
Poarch Creek Indians At Century Branch Library Today
April 17, 2008
The former chief of the Poarch Creek Indians, Billy Smith, will be at the Century Branch Library in full ceremonial dress at 3:30 this afternoon. He will talk about Native American dress and customs and demonstrating Indian musical instruments.
The event is best suited for children ages 4 to 12. For more information, call 256-6217.
Optionial Sector Plan Meeting Tonight To Discuss Escambia Growth
April 16, 2008
An Optional Sector Plan for an area in north and central Escambia county will be discussed ata workshop tonight.
Escambia County Planning and Engineering will hold an Optional Sector Plan Issues and Opportunities workshop this evening at 6:30 at Ransom Middle School, located at 1000 W. Kingsfield Road.
The Optional Sector Plan encompasses approximately 15,000 acres of land north of Interstate 10, south of Barrineau Park Road and west of highway 29. It is a long-term conceptual planning project that will incorporate road networks, schools, parks, and commercial and residential projects. Representatives will be on hand to discuss any issues, answer questions and receive ideas for opportunities for creating a unified sector plan.
There will be group discussions after a brief presentation from the county’s consultant.
Ray’s Chapel To Honor McDavid VFD
April 13, 2008
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church would will hold their first ever McDavid Volunteer Fire Department Appreciation Day this morning during their 11:00 worship service. VFD history and accomplishments will be chronicled, individual volunteers recognized, presentations made, and lunch will be provided for all after the morning service.
Renaissance Fair, “Taming of the Shrew” Today At Northview
April 12, 2008
The English Department at Northview High School will hold The Renaissance Fair at the school on Saturday afternoon from 2:00 until 6:00.
“The fair will be full of thrilling activities for all ages: face painting, costume contest, sack races, obstacle course, jousting at the dreaded Barbarian Pit, perhaps a trip to the daunting gallows and other activities,” said Raja Atallah, NHS 10th grade English instructor. Turkey legs and other “scrumptious foods” and drinks will be available.
The senior class will perform William Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” twice during the event, at 2:00 and 5:30.
Admission will be free for birth to pre-kindergarten , $2 for kindergarten to fifth grade and $5 for sixth grade to adult.
Pictured above is the cast of “Taming of the Shrew” back row (L-R) Bianca Harrington, Matt Zisa, Andrea Byars, Phill Mayhair, John Harold and Josh Holder. Front row (L-R): Sandie Sanders and Kalyn Vaughan. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.