Over 350 To Participate In Northview’s First Homecoming Parade Today
October 2, 2009
The first Northview High School Homecoming Parade at 12:30 afternoon in Bratt will feature about 35 units and over 300 students on a route from Bratt Elementary School to Northview.
The parade will be led by Escambia County Sheriff David Morgan and Escambia County Commissioner Kevin White, followed by the Northview High School Tribal Beat band.
There are floats scheduled to be in the parade from the seniors, juniors, sophomores, freshmen, art class, volleyball team, NHS alumuni and the “Senior II” float. The Northview Varsity and Junior Varsity footballs teams will be in the parade, along with cheerleaders from Northview and Ernest Ward Middle School. Mascot Raylin Spence will be riding in the parade.
Century Mayor Freddie McCall and Carl Ward will be in their vintage cars, and Bratt’s unofficial mayor, Donnie Bass, will also make an appearance.
Fire trucks from Walnut Hill, Century, McDavid, Molino and Poarch will also be in the parade. The Northview NJROTC platoon, NJROTC Color Guard, DCT, FBLA, FFA and SGA will also take part.
WEAR-TV 3 personality Mollye Barrows is scheduled to ride in the parade in the station’s satellite truck.
An estimated 275 Northview students will take part in today’s parade.
Spectators are encouraged to arrive early to claim the best spots along Highway 4.
NorthEscambia.com will be there along the parade route, and we will have a complete photo gallery post Saturday morning.
Barrineau Park Music Night Tonight
October 2, 2009
There’s some 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 groups tonight are “Southern Sounds” and “Harold & Ovaline”.
The singing starts at 7 p.m. and is free. Food and refreshments will also be available beginning at 6 p.m.
The event is 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.
Want To Learn More About Law Enforcement?
October 1, 2009
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for a Citizens Law Enforcement Academy class.
Classes will be held beginning Thursday, September 17 and will cover information about various ECSO units including patrol, narcotics, K-9, crime scene, investigations and more.
The classes will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays at the ECSO main administration building, providing an opportunity to gain an in depth understanding of the challenges faced by law enforcement.
Participants will also learn about the training, techniques and technology used to fight crime and keep the community safe. Food and drinks are provided to participants. There is no charge for the academy but seating is limited.
Applications and more information are available from the front desk in the Sheriff’s Department main administration building at 1700 West Leonard Street by calling the Community Oriented Policing Office at (850) 436-9281.
Final Day For Business Owners To Renew Tax Receipt License
September 30, 2009
If you have a business and have not renewed your business tax receipt yet, now is the time.
The final day for all business owners and practicing professionals to renew their business tax receipt (sometimes called a business license) is Wednesday. After today, penalties will be added to the base fee.
Business owners and professionals are encouraged to renew their business tax receipt online; however, other options 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, please call the tax collector’s office at 438‑6500, Ext. 252. (TTY users for the hearing impaired call 472‑0031.)
Better Late Than Never: Ernest Ward Students To Receive Progress Reports Today
September 29, 2009
Students at Ernest Ward Middle School will receive their progress reports today — almost a week late.
The first nine-weeks progress reports were scheduled to be sent home with students last Wednesday afternoon, but many students in the county, including those at Ernest Ward, did not receive their report due to a software problem with the school district’s grading system.
If you have any questions, contact your child’s school.
Nice! Fall Is In The Air
September 29, 2009
A little bit of fall will be in the air today in North Escambia and surrounding areas, with overnight lows expected to dip into the low 50’s and perhaps even a few upper 40’s in some areas.
There is also Fire Weather Watch in effect for Tuesday due to humidity levels below 35 percent that will lead to an increased wildfire risk.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 52. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph.
- Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83.
Church To Hold McDavid Fire Department Appreciation Day
September 26, 2009
The McDavid Volunteer Fire Department will be honored for 25 plus years of service Sunday morning during a special service at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in Bogia.
The second annual appreciation service will be held at 11 a.m., and lunch will be served afterwards in the church fellowship hall. The public is invited to attend and express their appreciation for the service the volunteers provide to McDavid and surrounding communities.
The McDavid Volunteer Fire Department was incorporated in 1982 with a 1962 firetruck on loan from the Florida Division of Forestry. They purchased a 1948 Ford firetruck in 1983. The station was constructed on land purchased from what was then St. Regis Paper Company in 1984. Many more modern trucks and pieces of equipment were purchased over the years.
Today: Molino Rummage Sale To Benefit Relay For Life
September 26, 2009
A Relay for Life Rummage Sale is going on this morning in Molino.
The sale is at Aldersgate United Methodist Church near the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97. All proceeds and donations will go towards Aldersgate’s 2010 Relay for Life team goal to benefit the American Cancer Society.
Family Fun Day In Walnut Hill
September 26, 2009
The Walnut Hill Church of God in Christ will hold a Family Fun Day today.
The event will begin at noon at the church, located at 54 North Cypress Street in Walnut Hill. The day will feature food, games, music and lots of fun, according to event organizers.
The public is invited to attend.
Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department Celebrating 35th Anniversary Today
September 26, 2009
The Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate its 35th anniversary today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 13000 Highway 87 North, about eight miles from Jay at the intersection of Highway 87 North and Highway 4.
North Santa Rosa County area families are encouraged to attend this event and help Berrydale Volunteer Fire Department celebrate 35 years of service to Santa Rosa County with an open house and a free fish fry. The celebration will start off with a history of the department and includes displays by LifeFlight, Lifeguard Ambulance Service, equipment displays, and other activities.
Flu shots will also be available for $25 each or free for Medicare B cardholders (card is required to be shown at time of shot).
For more information, please contact Jimmy Cagle at (850) 712-4628.