Chief Challenge 5K Run/Walk Is Saturday Morning
October 7, 2011
The Second Annual Chief Challenge 5K Run/Walk is 8:30 Saturday morning at Northview High School.
Awards will be broken down to each grade level for males and females, as well as awards for adult, master and grand master. For a registration form and more details, click here. Late registrations will be accepted Saturday morning.
Over 140 runners and walkers took part in last year’s Chief Challenge.
The Chief Challenge 5K Run/Walk is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com, Pepsi and Atmore Family Medicine.
Pictured: Over 140 runners and walkers took part in last year’s Chief Challenge at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Barrineau Park Music Night
October 7, 2011
There will be plenty of good entertainment on stage tonight in Barrineau Park — and it’s free. The monthly Barrineau Park Music Night will be tonight at the Barrineau Park Community Center. The featured local groups tonight are Southern Sounds and bluegrass group High Cotton.
The singing starts at 6:30 p.m. Food and refreshments will be available beginning at 6 p.m.
The event is a family-friendly — no alcohol is permitted on the property, and no smoking is allowed in or near the building.
For more information, call (850) 587-5575. The Barrineau Park Community Center is located on Barrineau Park School road, about three miles west of Molino.
Pictured. High Cotton (above) and Southern Sounds (below) will perform tonight during the monthly Barrineau Park Music Night. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Dig Pink Volleyball Today; Coach Is Cancer Survivor
October 6, 2011
High school volleyball teams from Northview and Flomaton will meet on the court in Bratt this afternoon to raise awareness and aid breast cancer research.
For one coach, today’s Dig Pink games will be especially meaningful.
Northview Assistant Coach Barbara Luker is a breast cancer survivor. Diagnosed in 2001, Luker has beaten the disease. Last year, she was among the organizers of the first Dig Pink matchup between Northview and Flomaton.
“It means a lot to see them out here playing for the cause,” Luker said. “But it means so much more to know they have learned a lot this week about breast cancer and how to get checked.”
In fact, Luker said, some of the girls learned during last year’s event that breast cancer has already stricken some of their classmates.
“It’s a much more common thing than most people realize,” she said. “I’m so glad they have had the opportunity to learn about it.”
The Dig Pink games will take place this afternoon with the Flomaton and Northview junior varsity playing at 5:00 and the varsity at 6:00 in the Northview High School gym. Survivors will be admitted for free and a survivor’s hospitality room will be provided.
Everyone that attends the games is encouraged to wear pink as both volleyball teams wear pink in an attempt to “pink out” the gym.
Donations are also accepted online at the Dig Pink website.
Pictured top: Northview High School Assistant volleyball coach Barbara Luker, a breast cancer survivor, at last year’s Dig Pink breast cancer awareness matches against Flomaton. Pictured inset: Dig Pink volleyball action from last year. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Today Is Last Day For Century Voters To Request Mailed Absentee Ballot
October 5, 2011
Today is the final day for voters in Century to requested a mailed absentee ballot for the October 11 Century election, according to David Stafford, Escambia County supervisor of elections.
Voters can make their request by contacting the Supervisor of Elections by mail, phone (850-595-3900), e-mail (absentee@escambiavotes.com), fax (850-595-3914), or by using the online form at EscambiaVotes.com. Requests much be made by the close of business today.
Requests must include the voter’s date of birth and the address where the ballot should be mailed. Absentee voters may now follow the status of their ballot by clicking Track My Ballot at EscambiaVotes.com.
Voted absentee ballots must be received by the Elections Office no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, October 11, 2011.
The polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Voters must present photo and signature ID at the polls, or must vote a provisional ballot.
ECUA Fire Hydrant Testing Could Impact Some Water Customers
October 4, 2011
ECUA will conduct fire hydrant tests during the next two days that could impact water pressure and create discolored water for some customers.
The affected area includes; Woodland Street in Cantonment, just west of Highway 29, Fort Deposit Drive in Beulah, north of the intersection of Nine Mile Road and Mobile Highway, Chimney Pines Drive in Beulah, north of Mobile Highway, Mers Lane, southeast of the intersection of Bellview Avenue and Mobile Highway, Belize Drive, south of Lillian Highway, west of Dog Track Road, Bertha Street, south of Gulf Beach Highway, off of Semmes Street on Perdido Key, Grindstone Lane, north of Kingsfield Road, Tree Swallow Drive, southwest of the I-10 and I-110 interchange, Yarrow Circle, in the Ellyson Field area, Norton Drive, northwest of the intersection of Bayou Boulevard and 12th Ave, and Calle Hermosa on Pensacola Beach.
ECUA said these tests have the potential to temporarily impact small segments of the service area, possibly resulting in isolated and/or short-term cases of lower-than-normal water pressure. The potential also exists for the appearance of discolored water for brief periods in areas where the testing will be conducted. ECUA crews will be on stand-by in the test areas to conduct system flushing to minimize any of these potential disruptions.
Fall Weather Continues
October 3, 2011
Great fall weather will continue this week.
Monday morning’s low was 46 in Walnut Hill and Atmore, 48 in Cantonment, 49 in Jay, and 50 in Bratt and Byrneville.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. Calm wind.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
- Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Autumn Weather: 40’s Tonight
October 2, 2011
It doesn’t get much better than this in early October — daytime highs in the 70’s and 80’s and overnight lows in the 40’s.
Sunday morning’s low was 44 in Walnut and Jay, 46 in Atmore and Bratt, 47 in Byrneville, and 48 in Cantonment.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming north between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 49. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 55. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Business Tax Receipts Due By Today
September 30, 2011
It’s time for business owners and practicing professionals to renew business tax receipts. The deadline for renewing without a penalty is today, September 30, according to Escambia County Tax Collector Janet Holley.
Renewals are encouraged online at www.escambiataxcollector.com. Other methods are available, such as payment by mail, by phone (convenience fee may apply), and in person at any of the four convenient tax collector offices.
Applications and information for business tax receipts are available at www.escambiataxcollector.com. If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment, call the tax collector’s office at (850) 438‑6500, Ext. 252.
Great Weekend Weather, Lows Dipping Into The 40’s
September 30, 2011
Our weather will be perfect for your weekend plans — from high school football to the Jay Peanut Festival to anything outdoors.
There is a red flag warning in effect for today — outdoor burning is discouraged.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Today: Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Tonight: Clear, with a low around 50. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. North wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. North wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
- Thursday: Isolated showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Open House Tonight At Ernest Ward Middle
September 29, 2011
An open house will be held tonight for Ernest Ward Middle School parents and students.
Parents will begin the open house tour in their child’s homeroom at 6 p.m., and they will follow their child’s schedule to meet each teacher. There will also be a Title I meeting for all parents in the school cafeteria beginning at 5:30 p.m.
For more information, call Ernest Ward Middle at (850) 327-4283.