MLK Parade Held In Century
January 21, 2008
The Century-Flomaton Association held its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Monday morning in Century. About 15 vehicles participated in the parade, honking horns throughout the city.
Participants include the Pilgrim Lodge Missionary Baptist Church and the Bethel AFM Church of God.
The parade ended at the Century Community Center on Highway 4 where a community service in honor of Dr. King was held.
In nearby Atmore, the Concerned Citizens of Atmore held their annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Monday morning. It was followed by a program at Deliverance Ministry of Jesus Christ on 2nd Avenue.
Pictured above and below: NorthEscambia.com photos from the Century-Flomaton Association Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade Monday morning.
MLK Events Planned For Today In Century And Atmore
January 21, 2008
A Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration will be held Monday in Century. The Century-Flomaton Association will hold a parade and other activities.
The parade will line up at the old high school on Pond Street at 8:30 and roll at about 9:00. It will end at the Ag Building on Highway 4 at 10:00 with an indoor program.
For more information, contact Anne Savage at 256-2689.
The Concerned Citizens of Atmore will hold their annual MLK Parade/March Monday. The parade will line-up at 9:00 at Houston Avery Park; the parade will begin at 10:00. A program will be held following the parade at Deliverance Minsitry of Jesus Christ on 2nd Avenue.
For more information, contact Sandra Gray at 368-6023.
Deputies, Helicopter Chase Horse Across Century
January 20, 2008
Escambia County deputies chased a horse across Century Sunday night, finally cornering the “suspect” at the back of Showalter Park.
Deputies first received a call about 7:00 of a horse on the loose near Century Woods Apartments on Highway 4. The horse then made its way across Highway 29 and through neighborhoods around Showalter Park and Carver Century School.
The sheriff’s department helicopter was called to the area to assist in tracking the horse because it posed a threat to traffic, especially as it crossed North Century Boulevard (Highway 29).
The helicopter was forced to leave the scene for fuel after tracking the horse in the cemetery behind the ballfields at Showalter Park.
Nearby residents Ericka Nelson and her husband arrived at the scene with food and a halter, quickly catching the horse about 8:30. A horse trailer was brought to the scene about 9:00.
Nelson, a second grade teacher at Bratt Elementary School, has horses on her property in Century. The name of the owner of the horse was not immediately available, but it did not belong to Nelson.
Pictured above: Ericka Nelson and the horse chased across Century Sunday night by deputies.
Chelsea Sims Crowned Miss Northview High School
January 20, 2008
Miss Chelsea Sims, a junior, was crowned Miss Northview High School Saturday night. First Runner Up was junior Amber Holland, and Second Runner Up was junior Summer Sanders. Other members of the top five were freshman Katie Mann and junior Shakeria White.
This year’s Miss Congeniality award went to Ashley Snow. Miss Hospitality was awarded to Tiffany Barrows. Amber Holland was named Miss Physical Fitness an, Ashely McGhee was named Miss Poise and Appearance.
To view a complete photo gallery with over 100 photos from Saturday night’s pageant, click here.
NorthEscambia.com followed the contestants in the Miss NHS pageant beginning back in December for a five part series “the road to the crown”. You can view that series by clicking here. Click play below for an exclusive NorthEscambia.com video from the pageant.
Chelsea is the seventeen year old daughter of Darryl and Ellen Sims. She has been an Atmore Rotary Club Academic All-Star for two years and a member of the Beta Club for one year. As a freshman and sophomore, she was a majorette for the Tribal Beat Marching band, and served as captain her sophomore year. Chelsea is currently on the Varsity Cheerleading team and was the recipient of the prestigious 2007-2008 Spirit Award. She was elected as treasurer of the Junior Class and was also selected by her classmates as the Homecoming Maid both her freshman and sophomore years.Chelsea has been a member of the Student Government Association for one year and currently serves as the Secretary. In the 2007 Miss NHS pageant, Chelsea was chosen by the other contestants as Miss Congeniality. She was also selected by the judges as one of the Top Ten Contestants. She has been a member of Heather Leonard’s Dance-works for 15 years. In that time, Chelsea transitioned from dancing to teaching, and has been an assistant dance teacher there for four years. She is also a member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church. Her Hobbies include dancing, cheering, playing the piano, twirling, and waterskiing. Her future plans are to attend a four year University and become a Pharmacist.Amber is the sixteen year old daughter of David Holland and Marcie Andrews. As a freshman, Amber was a Junior Varsity cheerleader and on the Junior Varsity Softball team. She also received an academic award in her reading class. She has been a Varsity cheerleader for two years and currently serves as the Co-Captain of the squad. She was also the recipient of the 2007-2008 Best All-Around Cheerleader Award.Amber has been a member of the Interact club for one year, the Future Business Leaders of America for one year, and a member of the Student Government Association for one year, where she serves as the Parliamentarian. She was also chosen as one of the top ten contestants in Miss NHS 2007. She has done volunteer work for Hospice, some of which included making cards for the patients. She has volunteered to help with Relay for Life and walked six miles for the cause. Her hobbies include dancing; especially hip hop, cheering, singing, and spending time with loved ones. Her future plans are to attend the University of Alabama, where she will obtain her degree and then go on to pursue a career in the medical field.Summer is the sixteen year old daughter of Johnny and Stephanie Victor. She has been a member of the Student Government Association for one year and a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for one year, where she currently serves as the drama leader. She was also elected Vice-President of the sophomore class. As a freshman, Summer was a Junior Varsity cheerleader. She has been a Varsity cheerleader for two years and is the Co-Captain of the squad this year.
Summer was a member of the track team for two years and has been a member of the weight-lifting and cross country team for one year. Summer is also a graduate of the Barbizon Modeling Agency. She is an active member at the McCullough Christian Center and participates on the drama team and the dance team. Her hobbies include sign language, running, cheering, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. Her future plans are to attend Jefferson Davis Community College, where she will obtain her degree and pursue a career as a Registered Nurse.
The Miss Northview High School Pageant was sponsored by the Northview Cheerleaders under the direction of Anna Barry.
Weather Update: Freeze Warning In Effect For North Escambia
January 20, 2008
A Hard Freeze Warning is again in effect from 10:00 Sunday night until 8:00 Monday morning for the North Escambia area. Overnight lows are expected to be around 20 with a five to 10 mph north wind.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day will be sunny with a high around 55. Rain returns to the forecast on Tuesday.
The area was actually placed under a Winter Weather Advisory on Saturday with a slight chance of snow accumulation, but that never happened. After Saturday’s rain and overnight lows around 23, there was a risk of ice on area bridges. As a precaution, the Escambia County Road Department sanded many bridges on county roads in the area.
Ray’s Chapel To Hold Special Service Tonight
January 20, 2008
The evening service at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church will feature the singing family “Simple Grace” beginning at 5:30. A covered dish fellowship time will follow the evening service.
Dr. Bob Greene, Director of Missions for the Pensacola Bay Baptist Association, was the guest speaker during the morning service.
Ray’s Chapel will honor retiring pastor F.L. Enfinger and his wife Mary on Saturday, February 2 from 2:00 until 5:00 in the church’s fellowship hall. Enfinger is retiring after 38 years in the ministry.
The church is located at 170 West Bogia Road in Bogia, about one half mile off Highway 29.
Gulf Winds Credit Union Shutdown This Weekend, No ATMs
January 20, 2008
Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union is shutdown this three day holiday weekend for computer upgrades. All services, including Gulf Winds ATMs are unavailable.
Lobby and drive-thru service were closed at all locations on Saturday, and the bank will be closed on Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Online banking, Gulf Winds ATMs, Phone Anytime Teller, and the call center will all be unavailable.
“The system maintenance will improve service and security to our branches, and the system move is an important part of our disaster and recovery planning,” according to a Gulf Winds press release.
Gulf Winds credit cards and VISA debit cards will continue to work during the weekend for purchases and at the ATMs of other banks. Gulf Winds states that they will reimburse customers all fees related to using local ATMs , except at those owned by Penair Federal Credit Union.
Gulf Winds has locations in Atmore (pictured above), Pensacola, Gulf Breeze and Milton.
Walnut Hill Baptist To Begin Bible Study
January 19, 2008
Walnut Hill Baptist Church will begin a January Bible study entitled “God’s Amazing Grace” Sunday night at 6:00. The study will continue each Sunday evening at 6:00 and Wednesday evenings at 7:00.
On January 29, a ladies Beth Moore study “The Patriarchs” will begin each Tuesday evening at 6:00.
The church is located at 5741 Arthur Brown Road, about about 1.5 miles from Highway 97. For more information, call 327-4595.
Carver Century Holds Vocabulary Word Parade
January 19, 2008
The students at Carver Century Elementary School paraded as some of their favorite vocabulary words Friday, all in continued preparation for the FCAT and school improvement.
The Pre-K to grade 8 school was a Florida grade “F” school last year, but the teachers and staff have set out under the leadership of Principal Jeff Garthwaite to change that this year.
Part of their plan is to make learning fun, and that’s exactly what they did Friday with their vocabulary word parade. Children and teachers alike dressed as, or otherwise represented some of their top vocabulary words.
“A pig is an animal that says ‘oink, oink’,” said one Pre-K student. “Corn is a vegetable that grows on a farm,” said another. “A rooster is a chicken that says ‘cock-a-doodle-dooooo’,” another said.
The vocabulary words continued with Mr. Reeves dressed as a “zookeeper, that takes care of wild and tame animals”. There were special appearances by “purple”, “yellow” and “red”.
One little fellow named William had the word money. “My name is William, give me the money!” he said to the delight of the other students.
Compound words were popular. Birthday, basketball, dragonfly, popcorn, cupcake, football, handbag, hairbrush, grasshopper and ladybug were among the favorite compound words.
One person, perhaps a teacher or staff member, was “incognito” and remained unidentified (pictured above).
Principal Garthwaite’s word? “Motivate”…the entire reason for Friday’s vocabulary parade at Carver Century.
the road to the crown Part Five
January 19, 2008
Today, it’s part five of our five part series “the road to the crown”. All week, we have been following 25 young ladies at Northview High School in their quest for the crown and the title of “Miss Northview High School” for 2008.
The pageant was Saturday night. For complete pageant coverage, including photos and the winner’s list, click here.
A few years ago, there were only eight girls in the pageant. Tonight, there are 25 and the requirements are tougher. A good GPA; no major referrals, suspensions or in-school suspensions; and no fines owed to the school are all required.
The pageant is sponsored by the Northview High School Cheerleaders as a fund raiser. Pageant coordinator Anna Barry is the cheerleader sponsor. She has spent countless hours preparing for the pageant, coaching the girls to be their best.
We’ve posted more photos today from several different rehearsals. Some are in black and white so we can show them to you without spoiling the excitement of seeing the gowns in their colorful splendor Saturday night. Plus we thought the black and white was just cool looking. See the latest photo gallery by clicking here.
Join us here at NorthEscambia.com Sunday morning to find out who the new Miss Northview High School is, and for a complete photo gallery from Saturday night’s pageant.
Tonight there will be a top ten and then five finalist from which a winner will be named. After watching the girls for several practices, we think they are all winners. Even though they have all been in competition for the crown, they have been friends. We did not see or hear anything mean spirited. Just a group of girls acting like a good family should, supporting each other on “the road to the crown”.
Click here to read part one of this series from Tuesday.
Click here to read part two of this series from Wednesday.
Click here to view part three of this series from Thursday.