Getting Ready To Relay: Team Captains Party In Monday
October 24, 2009
It’s never too early to work on planning for an American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
A Century Relay for Life Team Captain Party will be held at 7 p.m Monday at the Ag Building at the corner of West Highway 4 and Industrial Boulevard in Century. It will be a chance for Relay volunteers to talk about next year’s relay and begin the all important planning for the Relay.
Anyone interested in forming a team for the Century Relay for Life is invited to attend the meeting. Teams are welcome from Century, Walnut Hill, Bratt, McDavid, Flomaton and surrounding areas — not just Century.
The 2010 Century Relay for Life will be the fourth in North Escambia supporting the American Cancer Society.
For more information visit, www.CenturyRelay.com.
Pictured above: Last year’s Century Relay for Life gets underway. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Northview Chiefs Beat The Jay Royals 28-27
October 24, 2009
The Northview Chiefs beat the Jay Royals 28-27 in the renewal of an old rivalry Friday night in Jay, and it was a nail-biter down to the last seconds.
“It was too close for me,” a jubilant Northview Head Coach Sid Wheatley said. “It was a hard fought win for sure.”
He said the Chiefs had a couple of mistakes that almost gave the game to the Royals, but “we finally regrouped and pinched it in”.
- For a photo gallery with football action, click here.
- For a photo gallery with Northview and Jay cheerleaders, click here.
- For a photo gallery from the Northview and Jay band halftime shows, click here.
The Royals and Chiefs were scoreless headed into the second. That’s when junior Dustin Yuhasz drove in from a yard out. A good kick, and the Chiefs were up 7-0 with 10:58 to go in the second quarter.
Sawyer Gandy received the Chiefs’ kickoff at the 13-yard line and returned it 87 yards for a touchdown. Jay missed the point after kick, and the Chiefs were still on top with 10:44 in the second.
Yuhasz would score again about minute later. From first and ten at the their own 39, Yuhasz snaked his way up the middle and then floored it for the end zone and a 61-yard touchdown run. A good kick, and the Chiefs were up 14-6 with 10:08 in the second.
The Royals scored again the half. Jay was stuck at their own 29, with incomplete passes on the first and second downs. On third down and 10 on their 29, Chris Carrigan picked up a 57-yard touchdown sprint for Jay. Hunter Boutwell headed up and through the middle for a two point conversion, and the games was tied 14-14.
NHS and JHS were still tied headed into halftime in north Santa Rosa County.
After a Chief’s fumble on the five, the Royals were in great field position at first and goal from the five. A holding call backed the Royals up to the 12. The Royals went backward again, this time to the 12, on the next play when Carrigan was slammed in the backfield by the Chiefs.
Facing second and goal from the 18, Carrigan gained ground to the nine, ran out of bounds by a host of Chiefs. With 3:33 in the third, the Royals failed to connect on a pass into the end zone. But the second time around , a nine-yard Steven Brabham pass to Boutwell put the Royals in the lead. Todd Laney put the pigskin through the uprights, giving the Royals a 21-14 lead with 3:22 in the third quarter.
With under a minute to go in the third, a Brandon Sheets pass to sophomore Austin Albritton and a Brad Lowery kick tied the game, 21-21, with 57.3 seconds in the third.
In the fourth, Northview was at the Jay 30 when Yuhasz gained 11 to the Jay 19 on a hand-off from Brandon Sheets. On the next down, a quarterback keeper from Sheets put the Chiefs just 11 yards from scoring again. Sheets to Yuhasz put the Chiefs at the four. Sheets handed off to La’Mikal Kyles on the next down for no gain, and then Sheets was tackled at the line.
Sheets found Yuhasz with 6:39 in the ballgame for a four yard touchdown. A good point after, and Northview was ahead once again 28-21.
Jay had the pigskin with 1:08 in the game and landed at the Northview 10. Jay picked up a first down, making it first and goal from the four. The Royals failed to connect a touchdown pass, with the ball deflected in the end zone by Montaio Mitchell and Devin Moore for the Chiefs. On the next down, the Royals inched their way to the three with 26 seconds on the clock.
The Royals were trailing by just one after a QB keeper from Brabham from three yards out. On the point after attempt, the Royals threw a perfect pass into the end zone –perfectly into the hands of Northview’s Yuhasz. With 20.1 seconds in the game, the Chiefs were ahead 28-27. A down later, and Northview had won the battle between the old rivals.
Yuhasz had 13 carries for 124 yards and a couple of touchdowns for the Chiefs. Brandon Sheets was 5 of 14 in the air for 111 yards and a touchdown. Sheets also added 37 yards on 11 carries.
Albritton had one touchdown and a total of 53 yards for NHS.
On the defensive side, the Chiefs’ Jeremy Jackson had five tackles and a big interception. Levi Gideons had five tackles Friday night for Northview, and Devin Moorer had a half dozen.
The Chiefs are now 5-2, 4-2 in District 1-1A. The Royals are 1-5, 1-5.
- For a photo gallery with football action, click here.
- For a photo gallery with Northview and Jay cheerleaders, click here.
- For a photo gallery from the Northview and Jay band halftime shows, click here.
Pictured top: Jay’s Steven James fails to stop Northview’s Dustin Yuhasz. Pictured top inset: Ka’Daris Grice about to catch a Brandon Sheets pass. Pictured middle inset: Sheets avoid Jay defender Chris Carrigan. Pictured bottom inset: Sawyer Gandy on an 87-yard touchdown run Pictured below: Brad Lowery attempts to catch a pass for NHS as Jay’s Steven James closes in. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Aggies Beat Milton 36-34
October 24, 2009
The Tate Aggies beat district foe Milton Friday night in Milton, 36-34.
The Aggies jumped out to an early lead on an Edwin Richburg 69-yard touchdown pass to Q Ford. With 11:05 in the first quarter, Tate held a 6-0 lead over the Panthers.
Milton answered with a 24 yard touchdown pass with 7:42 in the first. The Panthers kick was good, and they were up 7-6.
Jamarian Bonner had a 77-yard kick off return with 7:14 n the quarter, and Richburg was in at the buzzer for a 1-yard run at the end of the first, 22-7 Aggies.
In the second, Richburng and Q Ford teamed up for a seven yard run, and the Panthers scored again at the end of the quarter. The third quarter belonged to the Panthers, but the still trailed the Aggies 30-22 headed in the fourth quarter.
In the fourth, the Panthers scored twice and missed point after runs twice. Bonner added a 47-yard touchdown for the Aggies.
The Aggies beat Milton 36-34.
The Tate Aggies are now Aggies 4-3, 1-2.
Bad Night For Escambia County, Escambia Academy And Flomaton
October 24, 2009
St. Paul’s 25 Escambia County 19 (OT)
With about a minute to go Friday night in Atmore, the Escambia County Blue Devils were leading the St. Paul Saints 19-16, but a Saints field goal evened the score.
The clock ran out with Saints and the Blue Devils tied at 19-19. The Blue Devils failed to score in four OT downs. St. Paul hit the end zone on the third down of overtime, giving them a 25-19 win over ECHS.
Escambia County High School (2-7, 2-5) will be on the road next week to take on Robertsdale in the final regular season game of the year.
Monroe Academy 32 Escambia Academy 24
Monroe County held a 22-0 lead late in the half over Escambia Academy Friday night in Monroeville. John Dean had a 5-yard touchdown for the Cougars. A missed point after, and the Cougars trailed 22-6. With six seconds to go in the half, the Cougars’ Robert Whatley kick a 36-yard field goal to make it 22-9.
Nate Smith caught a 37-yard touchdown pass from Cameron McGhee to score for the Cougars, and Cowboy McGhee pushed in from one yard out for another Courgar touchdown late in the fourth. But it was not enough, as Monroe Academy beat Escambia Academy 32-24.
Escambia Academy (6-4, 5-4) will finish their regular season next week with a long road trip to Bessemer.
Washington County 47 Flomaton 20
Washington County handed the Flomaton another loss Friday night 47-20 at Hurricane Field. Flomaton (3-6, 1-6) will host Coffee Friday night for the Canes homecoming.
Williams Station Day Going On Today In Atmore
October 24, 2009
Atmore will celebrate Williams Station Day today with a day-long arts, crafts, music and more festival. Williams Station Day takes its name from Atmore’s early history when in 1866 the community was a supply stop along the Mobile and Great Northern railroad.
For train enthusiasts, there are trains – big and small. One block west of the festival, Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway will park a locomotive (GP 40-2) for boarding. There will also be a model train show inside the Atmore Area YMCA where vendors will display railroad memorabilia.
For lovers of original artwork, the Williams Station Day Arts and Craft Show offers a great opportunity to browse the various works of art and visit with talented regional potters, painters and folk artists in a relaxed outdoor setting.
On the Center Stage at Williams Station Day, the entertainment schedule is both full and varied. For the blues enthusiast, Microwave Dave and the Nukes have everything a blues fan could want: impeccable taste; a steady no-frills rhythm section and in Microwave Dave Gallaher, a first-rate guitar individualist.
Also performing on Center Stage are The Four Kicks who relish a classic rock sound while still fully equipped to appeal to the modern masses. The voice of Atlanta born Jordan Phillips can emulate any artist you can think of, but the real magic is made when he unleashes on original tunes like “Shake it Loose” and “We Don’t Have to be Alone.”
Roger “Hurricane” Wilson who has been described by Living Blues Magazine as having a “takes no prisoners approach to blues/rock,” Roy Harper, who sings railroad songs in the style of Jimmie Rogers will also entertain the crowds at Williams Station Day.
For children and adults, there is a Storytelling Tent where Paula Larke, nationally renowned performer/lecturer will utilize her music, poetry, and stories of real life heroes and “she-roes.” Joining her is Magician Gary Ledbetter, a terrific entertainer who has performed magic nationally and internationally.
The Old time Fiddler’s Tent will provide an opportunity to sit and listen to an all day jam session featuring Winkie Hicks’ Frontier Bluegrass Group. From waltzes to hoedowns, these musicians will definitely impress you with their talent.
But that’s not all there is to see at Williams Station Day. Other venues include a children’s art village, pony rides, hay rides, the Williams Station “Express,” a pumpkin painting & carving contest and a car show. At the car show, folks are able to vote for their favorite antique car and then trophies will be awarded to the top three vote getters. There will also be a cane mill, where Steve Reynolds and his horse Montgomery will be squeezing sugar cane the old fashioned way.
For a great outing for the whole family, visit Williams Station Day on Pensacola Avenue in Atmore, AL on Saturday, October 24. Festival hours are 9 am to 5 pm, no admission charge.
For more information about Williams Station Day, contact the Atmore Chamber at (251) 368-3305 or visit Williams Station Day at www.atmorechamber.com.
Pictured: Last year’s Williams Station Day in Atmore. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Northview NJROTC Holding Car Wash Today In Century
October 24, 2009
The Northview High School NJROTC unit will hold a car wash fundraiser this Saturday in Century.
The car wash will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Whataburger on North Century Boulevard, just south of East Highway 4. All proceeds will benefit the Northview NJROTC unit and support their activities for the remainder of the year.
Pictured: Northview ROTC students are ready for their car wash Saturday at the Whataburger in Century. Submitted photo for NorthEsambia.com.
Volunteers Lend A Hand In Day Of Caring
October 24, 2009
Hundreds of volunteers took part in the 17th annual United Way of Escambia County Day of Caring Friday.
Volunteers rolled up their sleeves to complete more than 100 projects related to the priorities of the United Way — education, financial stability and health.
“It gives people the opportunity not only to see the were the need is in the community but also the opportunity to have an impact,” said Kris Thoma, marketing and communications director for United Way of Escambia County.
In the North Escambia area, about 10 volunteers from the Escambia County Development Services Bureau worked at Jim Allen Elementary. They trimmed trees, weeded and replanted flower beds and cleared the school’s nature trail.
Day of Caring volunteers that were scheduled to take on projects at Ernest Ward Middle School, Northview High School and in the Century area for the Council on Aging were not able to work Friday morning. But those volunteers will schedule a future date to complete their projects, Thoma said.
For more photos from Jim Allen Elementary, click here.
Pictured above: United Way of Escambia County Day of Caring Volunteers worked Friday morning at Jim Allen Elementary in Cantonment. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Big Weekend: Lots Of Events Planned In The Area
October 23, 2009
From a fall festival to a car wash to church events to Williams Station Day and the fair, there is a lot to do in and around North Escambia this weekend.
- Williams Station Day – Atmore
The annual family-oriented Williams Station Day arts, crafts, music and heritage festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. More information at atmorechamber.com and in a Saturday morning NorthEscambia.com article. - Pensacola Interstate Fair
The Pensacola Interstate Fair continues through November 1. Admission $10 ages 12 and over, $5 children 4-11. Parking $5. - Car Wash – Century
The Northview High School NJROTC unit will hold a car wash fundraiser this Saturday, October 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Whataburger in Century. All proceeds will benefit the NJROTC unit and support their activities for the remainder of the year. - Fall Fest — Century
The Abundant Life Assembly of God in Century will hold their annual Fall Fest on Saturday, October 24 from 5 until 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to enjoy food, games and hay rides. For more information, call (850) 256-5227. - Singing, The Hendersons
Singing with The Hendersons, Saturday, October 24 at 6 p.m. Ebenezer Assembly of God, 4200 Ebenezer Church Road in Jay. Everyone is invited. (850) 561-2953. - Walnut Hill Assembly Homecoming
Walnut Hill New Life Fellowship Assembly of God will have Homecoming on Sunday, October 25 beginning at 10:45. Fellowship meal to follow. Rev. Bobby Carnley will bring the message. Everyone is invited. - Century First Baptist Homecoming
Century First Baptist Church will celebrate Homecoming 2009 with guest pastor Henry Willett on Sunday, October 25 at 11 a.m. Sunday School will be at 10 a.m., and dinner on the grounds will follow. Special music from CrossRoads. Everyone is welcome. - Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church Homecoming
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church will celebrate Homecoming on Sunday ,October 25, with Rev. Fil Enfinger bringing the message. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. and the morning service begins at 10:30. Lunch will follow in the Christian Activities Building. Everyone is invited to attend for a special time of worship and fellowship.
Click here for our events page to see more upcoming events in the North Escambia area.
If your church or non-profit community group has an event you would like listed on NorthEscambia.com, email event information to news@northescambia.com.
Robbery Turns Deadly
October 23, 2009
The robbery of a Pensacola bar turned deadly early Friday morning, and now deputies are asking for help in locating the suspects.
At about 1:30 Friday morning, two black males entered the Oakcrest Bar on Fairfield Drive in Pensacola. “Once inside, both subjects displayed weapons, during the course of the Robbery one of the customers was fatally shot,” Sgt. Ted Roy, public information officer for the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, said.
One black male suspect was described as wearing a long black t-shirt, tan Capri shorts with white tennis shoes and a towel on his head. That suspect walked to the register and removed an undisclosed amount of money from the register, Roy said. The other suspect was describe as wearing a white t-shirt.
The suspects exited the business and entered what was described as a gold or tan mini van, possibly a Plymouth or Dodge early 2000 model with tinted windows.
Anyone who may have information in this case is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 436-9620 or Crime Stoppers at 433-STOP.
North Escambia Area’s Significant Earthquake; Could It Happen Again?
October 23, 2009
Saturday is the 12th anniversary of a local earthquake that was one of the largest ever reported in Alabama or Northwest Florida, and experts say there is a chance another earthquake could happen again with little or no warning.
At 3:35 a.m. on October 24, 1997, a significant earthquake awoke a large number of people in Escambia County, Ala., and Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida. The quake, which measured 4.9 on the Richter scale, was centered near the Little Rock community in Escambia County, Ala., and was felt as far away as Eglin AFB, and Gulfport, Miss. It was the strongest earthquake in the southeast in 30 years. No significant damage was reported.
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies earthquake intensities. Here is how the October 24, 1997, earthquake measured up across the area, using intensity level descriptions from the Federal Emergency Management agency:
- (VII) Epicenter / Little Rock, Ala.
- People have difficulty standing. Drivers feel their cars shaking. Some furniture breaks. Loose bricks fall from buildings. Damage is slight to moderate in well-built buildings; considerable in poorly built buildings
- (VI) Brewton, Canoe and Lambeth
- Everyone feels movement. People have trouble walking. Objects fall from shelves. Pictures fall off walls. Furniture moves. Plaster in walls might crack. Trees and bushes shake. Damage is slight in poorly built buildings. No structural damage.
- (V) Atmore, Flomaton, Frisco City and Century
- Almost everyone feels movement. Sleeping people are awakened. Doors swing open or close. Dishes are broken. Pictures on the wall move. Small objects move or are turned over. Trees might shake. Liquids might spill out of open containers
- (IV) McDavid, Molino and Walnut Hill
- Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the North Escambia area sits on the Bahamas Seismic Zone (the BSZ). Several earthquakes have occurred along this zone in recent years, but most are too weak to be felt by residents. While not a likelihood, the USGS says another significant earthquake could happen in the area at any time.
Two professors in the Department of Geology at Auburn University, Joan Gomberg and Lorraine Wolf, published a journal article a few years after the earthquake that theorized that the event was actually caused by the oil and gas industry and extraction wells located from Escambia County, Ala, to Jay.
Pictured top: The U.S. Geological Survey installed a seismic monitoring station just north of Brewton following the 1997 earthquake. Pictured below. Yesterday’s data from the Brewton seismic station. Submitted photos and graphics for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
