Summer Of 2013 Was 4th Wettest Ever
September 3, 2013
According to the National Weather Service in Mobile, Pensacola recorded 34.41 inches of rain this summer (June 1 – August 31). This was 13.64 inches above the normal summer rainfall of 20.77 inches. This made the summer of 2013 the fourth wettest on record. The wettest summer ever recorded in Pensacola was just last year when 39.19 inches was recorded.
A volunteer observer for the National Weather Service in Gonzalez recorded 47.01 inches of rainfall June through August.
Mobile recorded 23.25 inches of rain this summer. This was 2.93 inches above the normal summer rainfall of 20.32. The wettest summer in Mobile was way back in 1900 when 35.70 was recorded.
Pictured: Flooding on July 11 at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Escambia 4-H To Hold Adult Volunteer Program Open House
September 3, 2013
There will be a 4-H volunteer recruitment open house session this Thursday for persons interested in the 4-H Youth Program in Escambia County.
Attendees will lean about requirements and guidelines, training opportunities, volunteer activities and the role of 4-H volunteers in the community. These 45 minute sessions will include a program overview, learning stations and projects exhibits; session times are 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Escambia County Extension Office at 3740 Stefani Road.
For information on the Escambia County 4-H Adult Volunteer Program or the open house, contact Escambia County Extension at (850) 475-5230.
Photos: NHS Mini-Dance Team, Band, Cheerleaders
September 1, 2013
For a photo gallery with the Northview mini-dance Team, dance team, Tribal Beat Band, NJROTC and cheerleaders from Friday night’s game against Bozeman, click here.
For a game summary and action photos, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Youth Show Their Spirit
September 1, 2013
Youth from Ray’s Chapel and the Walnut Hill Baptist churches came together Saturday night to show their school and team spirit during Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church’s third annual “Spirit Night”. The youth enjoyed worship, a message from youth leader Seth Leonard, food, prizes and games. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Aldersgate UMC Donations A ‘Blessing’ To Molino Park Elementary
August 30, 2013
Aldersgate United Methodist Church is among the many organizations stepping up to help Molino Park Elementary School following the theft and destruction of tens of thousands of dollars worth of technology from the school.
The church is donating proceeds from their next two community dinner collections, accepting donations at a Back to School Splash Party this Saturday and taking up collections from their congregation — all in addition their annual paper drive — for the school.
Molino Park Principal Alice Woodward called the church’s contributions “a blessing”, and said, “I appreciate the whole Molino community in their support of Molino Park Elementary.”
The Aldersgate Back to School Splash party will be held from 3 until 6 p.m. Saturday, September 7 at the church on Highway 29, just north of Highway 97. There will be water slides, water balloon games, fun on a new playground and a cookout. Everyone is invited to the free event, but attendees are invited to make a monetary donation to technology replacement at Molino Park Elementary School.
Aldersgate has also joined other Molino organizations as a Molino Park Elementary technology recovery donation drop off point. Read more…
Pictured top: Rev. Alan Gantzhorn wheels paper donations from Aldersgate United Methodist Church into Molino Park Elementary School Thursday. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Local Scholarship Fund Committee Cooking Ribs, Butts For Labor Day
August 28, 2013
A local scholarship fund committee will be cooking up ribs and Boston butts for the Labor Day weekend.
The Solon Lee Gandy Scholarship Committee is accepting orders for racks of ribs for a $20 donation and Boston butts for a $30 donation.
The Solon Lee Gandy Scholarship has awarded over $8,000 in college scholarship monies to deserving seniors in a three county area. Call Bill Gandy at (850) 982-6847 to place an order for pick up this weekend.
Century United Methodist Receives Statewide Community Involvement Award
August 28, 2013
The Century United Methodist Church was recently honored with the Florida Health Care Activity Coordinators Association’s Community Involvement Award. The statewide award is presented to a group or organization that provides ongoing, outstanding support to the activity department of a long term care facility in Florida. The members of Century UMC provide countless volunteer hours at the Century Care Center. Accepting the award on behalf of the church was Rev. Janet Lee. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century’s McCants Graduates From Basic Combat Training
August 26, 2013
Army Pfc. Arron P. McCants has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
McCants is the son of Rex McCants of Clancy Way, Century.
He is a 2012 graduate of Northview High School.
Home Run: She Said Yes!
August 26, 2013
Jake Clayton of Molino proposed to his girlfriend Jenna Peoples of Milton during a weekend Pensacola Blue Wahoos game…and she said “yes”. Photo by Michael Spooneybarger/Pensacola Blue Wahoos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: NHS Mini-Cheerleaders, Band, Dance Team And More
August 25, 2013
For a photo gallery with the Northview NJROTC, cheerleaders, band and dance team from Friday night, click here.
For a special gallery featuring the Northview mini-cheerleaders, click here.
For a game summary and action photos, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
