Olympic Countdown: Torch Passes Through England (With NorthEscambia Photo Gallery)
July 18, 2012
Tuesday marked 10 days until the official opening of the 2012 Olympics in London, with the Olympic Torch Relay carrying the flame through the town of Crawley, England.
A Molino family living in England was there Tuesday with photos for NorthEscambia.com. To view the photo gallery, click here.
Crawley, with a population of about 106,600, is located 28 miles south of London.
According to organizers, a very precise ritual for the lighting of the flame is followed at every Games. It is lit from the sun’s rays at the Temple of Hera in Olympia, in a traditional ceremony among the ruins of the home of the ancient Games.
After a short relay around Greece, the flame is handed over to the new host city at another ceremony in the Panathenaiko stadium in Athens.
The flame is then delivered to the host country, where it is transferred from one torchbearer to another, spreading the message of peace, unity and friendship.
It ends its journey as the last torchbearer lights the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony in the Olympic Stadium, marking the official start of the Games. The flame then stays lit until it is extinguished at the closing ceremony to signify the end of the games.
Pictured top: The Olympic Torch passes through Crawley, England, about 28 miles south of London Tuesday. Pictured inset and below: The flame is passed from one Torch bearer to another as crowds look on. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century Care Residents Go ‘Nuts’
July 18, 2012
The residents at Century Care Center went “nuts” Tuesday for boiled peanuts.
The regular Covenant Hospice Coffee Club was combined with a big batch of boiled peanuts donated by Lowry Farms in Jay.
“Yelling ‘boiled peanuts’ or ‘watermelon’ is like yelling ‘Fire!’ around Century Care Center,” said Mae Hildreth, Century Care Center’s activities director. “The only difference is the direction they run in.”
Pictured: The residents at Century Care Center enjoyed a peanut boil Tuesday. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Updated: Local Woman Seen On ABC’s Good Morning America
July 17, 2012
Several area women made a brief appearance on Good Morning America Monday morning on the ABC television network.
Diane Johnson, three-year old teacher at the Friendship Learning Lodge on Wolf Log Road, was one of the women. She was seen in the New York City crowd, happily waving at the camera. The sign she’s holding had a peace symbol, a heart and “& Roll Tide” (that’s Peace, Love and Roll Tide).
Johnson is in New York with several friends that also received a little airtime — Shirley Manning of Brewton, Barbara Swinney of Gulf Shores, Diane White of Brewton and Sharon Chavers of Brewton.
Pictured top: Shirley Manning, Barbara Swinney, Diane White, Robin Roberts of GMA, Diane Johnson, and Sharon Chavers. Pictured inset: Diane Johnson (right, waving) of Flomaton was seen on ABC’s Good Morning America Monday morning.Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Go Little Chiefs: Northview Plans Mini Cheerleading Clinic
July 16, 2012
The Northview High School cheerleaders will host a mini cheerleading camp for children age 4 through the eighth grade.
The camp will be held from 3 until 5 p.m. on July 25, July 26 and August 2.
The cost will be $30 for camp and $10 for a shirt. The shirts will be slightly different than last year’s, but will not be required. Registration begins at 2:30 on July 25.
Camp attendees will learn chants, cheers, stunts and a dance. Refreshments will be be provided. Parents are invited to see their child’s performance on August 2, and they will also perform at the first home Northview Chiefs football game. A review session date will be scheduled prior to the football game performance.
For more information, contact Megan or Tammy at (850) 327-6681 or any Northview cheerleader.
Pictured: Northview High mini cheerleaders perform last football season. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Swimming Lessons Available
July 16, 2012
The registration for the final session of swimming lessons at Tom Byrne Park in Atmore is in progress and will continue until classes are filled.
Classes are offered Monday through Friday for one hour each day. Classes are held at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. Classes are also available on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5:15 until 6:45.
The cost is $35 per student per class. Please contact Austin Rogers at (251) 368-8280 during pool hours.
Weekend Photos: Blue Angels
July 16, 2012
This weekend was the annual Blue Angels show at Pensacola Beach, and NorthEscambia.com had dozens of photos — including fly along photos from inside one of the F/18 Hornets.
Click a link for a gallery:
Blue Angels Saturday Show Gallery 1 (Ditto Gorme)
Blue Angels Saturday Show Gallery 2 (Terry Emmons)
Fly Along With The Blues (US Navy)
Blue Angels Friday Practice (Raja Atalla)
Pictured top: The Blue Angels please the crowd Saturday at Pensacola Beach. Pictured below: “Ernie”, a C-130 filling in for the famous Fat Albert, approaches Pensacola Beach. Photos by Ditto Gorme for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Big Changes On The Radio
July 15, 2012
It’s time to reprogram the presets on your car radio…there were big changes in the local radio market Sunday with three stations changing their frequencies.
K-LOVE, which recently purchased WABB 97.5, moved and is now heard on 98.3 FM.
WABD 104.1 — airstaff, music format and all — has now moved back home to 97.5 FM.
And, “smooth hits” WDLT 98.3 moved to 104.1 FM.
List: Vacation Bible Schools
July 15, 2012
Vacation Bible Schools will continue for the remainder of this month at churches in the North Escambia area.
To add a VBS to this list, email news@northescambia.com
First Baptist Cottage Hill VBS
First Baptist Church of Cottage Hill will hold VBS July 16-20 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. for ages four years through fifth grade.
Oak Grove Baptist VBS
Oak Grove Baptist Church will hold “Get on Board the Sonlight Express, Jesus & Me” VBS July 16-20 from 6 until 8:30 p.m. for ages four years through fifth grade. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. in the “Dining Car” nightly. (850) 327-4961
Allen Memorial UMC VBS – Cantonment
Allen Memorial United Methodist Church “Operation Overboard” VBS will be held July 16-20 from 9 a.m. until noon for children kindergarten through fifth grade. 206 Pace Pkwy in Cantonment. (850) 968-6213.
Faith Bible Baptist VBS
Faith Bible Baptist Church “Sonlight Express: Jesus & Me” VBS will take place July 16-20 from 6 until 8:30 p.m. for ages 5-12. The church is located at 5801 North. Century Blvd. For more information or transportation
Little Escambia Baptist VBS – Flomaton
Little Escambia Baptist Church in Flomaton will host VBS July 16-20 from 8:30 a.m. until noon, for ages four years through sixth grade. For more information call (251) 296-2777.
Mt Carmel VBS – Jay
Mt Carmel UMC, located on Mt Carmel Church Road in Jay will have VBS July 16-21 from 5 pm until 8 pm.
Ray’s Chapel VBS
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church “IncrediWorld Amazement Park” VBS will be held July 23-27 from 6 until 8:30 pm for kids Kindergarten through fifth grade. A kickoff/registration party will be held Saturday, July 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The church is located at 170 W. Bogia Road in McDavid. For more information call (850) 256-3422.
Family Worship Center VBS
Family Worship Center’s “Quest for Truth” VBS will be held July 23-27 from 9 a.m. until noon for kids ages five through 12. Family Worship Center is located at 1251 West Nine Mile Road in Pensacola. (850) 723-2644.
Charity Baptist VBS – Cantonment
Charity Baptist Church of Cantonment will hold VBS June 25-29 from 6 until 8 p.m. with Fun Day on Saturday, June 30 from 10 a.m. until noon. Visit www.charitybaptistchurch.org for info.
Century Church of Christ VBS
The Century Church of Christ will hold “All Aboard the Kingdom Express – Staying on the Right Track in a Troubled World” VBS, Saturday, July 28th from 9a.m. – 2 p.m. for children ages two years through sixth grade. Pizza lunch will be provided for the children. (850) 256-2588
Aldersgate UMC Molino VBS
“Operation Overboard” Vacation Bible School at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino, July 30-August 3. Daily activities 5:30-8:30 p.m. for ages 3 to rising fifth graders. Preregister now at www.aumcmolino.org. For more info, contact Sandra at (850) 587-2489.
Wagner, Cook To Wed
July 15, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Wagner of Bedford, Indiana, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsey Ann to Timothy Jordan Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Cook of Davisville.
Kelsey is a 2012 graduate of Harding University with a major in speech pathology. Kelsey will pursue her Masters in speech pathology at the University of South Alabama in the fall.
Jordan is a 2010 graduate of Harding University with a Major in kinesiology/athletic training and a 2011 graduate of the University of Louisiana Monroe with a Masters in exercise science. He is currently employed by The Andrew’s Institute in Gulf Breeze.
A July 2012 wedding is planned.
Photo Gallery: Fly Along With The Blue Angels
July 15, 2012
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly with the Blue Angels during their air show over Pensacola Beach?
Today, NorthEscambia.com takes you along for a ride during a Blue Angel practice. Fasten your seat belt, hang on, and then…
Click here for the photo gallery.
Pictured: The Blue Angels, as seen from inside on of the planes, fly over Pensacola Beach. Photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Johnson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.