Photo Gallery: Atmore Celebrates Mayfest
May 3, 2009
From beautiful babies, arts and crafts, entertainment and plenty of fun, Mayfest 2009 had a little bit of something for everyone Saturday at Tom Byrne Park in Atmore.
Hundred attended the annual event, including many North Escambia residents.
For a complete NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from Mayfest, click here.
Pictured above: Bratt Elementary School fifth graders Dariane Guy, Lorri Harrell and Jadlyn Agerton enjoy Mayfest in Atmore Saturday morning. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Fishing Rodeo For The Disabled Held In Walnut Hill
May 3, 2009
“I caught one! I caught one!”
The sounds of excitement were all around Saturday for the 35th annual Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo in Walnut Hill.
Over the 35 year history of the fishing rodeo, it has been held at locations ranging from Ft. Pickens to the Three Mile Bridge in Pensacola. Since 2001, it has been held at Jantz’s Catfish Pond on South Highway 99, just off Highway 97.
Dozens of volunteers stood ready Saturday to help the disabled fish. They baited hooks, tossed a line and offered words of friendly encouragement. Many of the volunteers were from the Walnut Hill Mennonite Church.
About 60 disabled people were registered in Saturday’s fishing rodeo. They were from around the area, including Pensacola and Century. Several residents from the Century Care Center participated. Everything, including lunch, in Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo is provided to the disabled for free as a project of the Pensacola Fiesta of Five Flags organization.
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While Jantz Catfish Pond is not open for public fishing, nearby ponds belonging to Steve Hiebert (Steve’s Sweet Corn) are open for public fishing. For more information, call 327-4020.
Pictured: Scenes from the 35th annual Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo in Walnut Hill Saturday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Birth: Katelyn Jane Golson
May 3, 2009
Travis and Elizabeth Golson are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Katelyn Jane Golson, born April 1, 2009 at Mobile Infirmary. Katelyn weighed 7 lbs, 5oz and was 20 inches long.
Grandparents are Glen and Jean Wiggins of Walnut Hill and Ricky and Cheryl Golson of Davisville. Greatgrandparents are Pattie Stone and the late George Stone, Ouida Wiggins and the late Billy Wiggins, Marlene Forester and the late Curtis Forester, and the late Walter Lee Golson and Doris Oline Hopkins.
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Swine Flu: Health Officials Say Be Prepared For Possible Closure Of Escambia Schools
May 2, 2009
The Escambia County Health Department is asking parents to plan for the possible closure of Escambia County schools and daycares because of the swine flu.
It is a matter of planning at this point; the health department says there are no confirmed or suspected cases of the swine flu in Escambia County. The Escambia County Health Department has been working with the school district since Monday on emergency planning related to the current swine flu outbreak.
“The decision to close schools could be made very quickly. Now is the time for parents to think through how they would care for their children,” said health department Director Dr. John Lanza. “The health department will work with the school district, local private schools and daycare centers to provide sound recommendations when considering the decision to close schools.”
If schools are closed due to the swine flu, they could remain closed up to two weeks.
The guidance from the Florida Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that temporarily closing schools and childcare facilities should be considered if there are one or more probable or confirmed swine flu cases among students, faculty or staff in order to decrease the spread of illness in the community.
Health officials also recommend the closure of a school district, or a geographic area within a school district if more than one school in the area has a suspected or confirmed swine flu case among students, faculty or staff.
State and federal officials also recommend that if a school or daycare facility closes, related school activities including sports should be canceled. The health department urges that in the event of a swine flu outbreak, people should avoid congregating in large groups.
NorthEscambia.com will keep you updated on any swine flu issues in North Escambia and surrounding areas.
Area Fire Departments Respond To Friday Brush Fires
May 2, 2009
Area fire departments responded to at least two brush fires Friday.
The McDavid Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded to a small brush fire along Highway 4 at Canoe Creek about 5:45 Friday afternoon. The fire was quickly extinguished.
The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire about 10:30 Friday night near Highway 95A and Barrineau Park Road. That fire was reported to be just over an acre in size. The Florida Division of Forestry was called to assist with the blaze.
There were no injuries or structural damage reported in either fire.
Down Home Good Time
May 2, 2009
Scores of people gathered for the monthly Barrineau Park Music Night Friday at the Barrineau Park Community Center. Pictured above: The award winning group High Cotton performs. Pictured left: Enjoying the music. Pictured below: A large crowd gathers for the free music night on the first Friday night of each month. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
North Pensacola Relay Held At Tate High
May 2, 2009
The North Pensacola Relay for Life wrapped up about noon today at Tate High School. All proceeds from the event, which began at 6:00 Friday night, benefit the American Cancer Society. Over 1,000 people were expected to take part in the annual event.
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Groups that participated in the annual event included: Molino Park Elementary School, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Lathram Chapel, Solutia, Winn Dixie, Gonzalez Methodist Church, Ramson Middle School, Westgate School, Lipscomb Elementary School, Jim Allen Elementary School, Pine Meadow Elementary School, Road Dawgs, McArthur Elementary, Penny’s Angels, CJ’s Walk By Faith, Harvester’s Federal Credit Union, International Paper, 1-2-3 Fit, Graphic Packaging, Walmart, First Baptist Church Cantonment, Tate Leadership and Mobile-Exxon.
Pictured above: The North Pensacola Relay for Life gets underway Friday evening at Tate High School. Pictured middle: Cooking up hot dogs at the Molino Park Elementary School campsite. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Free Farm Safety Program This Afternoon
May 2, 2009
The Northview High School 4-H Club will sponsor a Farm Safety Day for children and their families this Saturday.
The meeting will give participants the opportunity to learn what dangers exist on farms, how to prevent injuries and ways to educate others about dangers on the farm.
A guest speaker from the Iowa group Farm Safety Just 4 Kids will present the program.
The afternoon’s events will include:
- Travel reimbursement (gas card) based on distance driven (must register for this incentive)
- Educational farm safety and health resources to use when presenting in your community
- Door prizes
- Fun learning activities for youth
- The opportunity to make connections with other farmers in your area
- Free lunch
- Mock Teen CERT disaster drill
- Farm safety equipment will be given to farmers
- Bring the kids —Jump House —-Hands on activities
The free Farm Safety Day event will take place Saturday from noon until 4:30 p.m. at the Langley Bell 4-H Camp on West Nine Mile Road. For more info, click here.
To register for the event, call Tess Estes 256-3804 or e-mail 4hgisfl@bellsouth.net.
The event will be presented by the Northview 4-H Club with a grant from the Florida State 4-H Foundation.
Century Welcomes New Store
May 2, 2009
The ribbon was cut officially opening the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store on North Century Boulevard Friday morning. The store is located in the old Country Bumpkin building. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Life, Ministry Of North Escambia Woman To Be Honored
May 2, 2009
The life and ministry of a North Escambia woman will be honored Sunday morning.
Pine Forest Assembly of God in Cantonment will honor Mrs. Nell Green at 10:30 a.m. Sunday for her 90th birthday. Mrs. Nell and her late husband, Rev. George Green, pastored many churches in Northwest Florida and South Alabama in the mid-1900’s including Oak Grove Assembly, Ensley Assembly and Ashland Park in Pensacola.
They were also the founding pastors of Laurel Hill Assembly and Walnut Hill Assembly now known as New Life Fellowship.
They had six children: George Wendell Green, Bobby Gene Green, Darlene Marie Harden, Glenda Evelyn Burleson and Rita Frances Kornegay. They also raised their niece and nephew Shirley Grant and Michael Kilpatrick. The Greens also had 26 foster children come through their home. Mrs. Green also served many years in ministry through Brownsville Assembly of God, until her health would no longer allow her to do so.
The public is invited to attend the service at 10:30 Sunday morning at the Pine Forest Assembly of God at 3125 Pine Forest Road. A lunch reception will follow the service. For more information, call (850) 476-1378.
Pictured above: Nell Green at the Walnut hill Assembly (now the New Life Fellowship) in an undated photograph. Pictured below: Nell Green at the Oak Grove Assembly of God. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
