Cool Tonight; Rain And Warm Air To Return
October 25, 2009
Nice fall temperatures will continue in the North Escambia area today, but warmer weather and rain will creep back into our forecast this week.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. West wind between 5 and 10 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 5 mph becoming south.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind between 10 and 15 mph.
- Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind between 10 and 15 mph.
- Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
- Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
- Saturday: A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Photos: Hundreds Enjoy Williams Station Day In Atmore
October 25, 2009
Hundreds from across South Alabama and Northwest Florida enjoyed Williams Station Day Saturday in Atmore.
Did we take a photo of you or one of your friends at Williams Station Day? Click here for a photo gallery.
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.
Festival-goers were entertained by a wide variety of musical acts — from blues to classic rock. A wide variety of arts and crafts were also available.
In the Storytelling Tent Paula Larke (pictured left), nationally renowned performer/lecturer utilized her music, poetry, and stories of real life heroes and “she-roes.” She was joined by magician Gary Ledbetter, a terrific entertainer who has performed magic nationally and internationally.
In the Fiddler’s Tent, Winkie Hicks’ Frontier Bluegrass Group performed an all-day jam session. Other venues included a children’s art village, pony rides, hay rides, the Williams Station “Express,” a pumpkin painting and carving contest, and a car show.
The Alabama & Gulf Coast Railway also had a locomotive available for tours and plenty of horn-blowing fun for the children.
Click here for a photo gallery from Williams Station Day in Atmore.
Pictured top: Enjoying the arts and crafts portion of Williams Station Day in Atmore Saturday. Pictured inset: Storyteller Paula Larke. Pi
Churches Plan Homecomings
October 25, 2009
At least three churches have Homecomings planned for today, and another will host an evening singing:
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.
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
Still Time To Plant Those Fall Vegetables
October 25, 2009
Football may be heating up, but the temperatures are going to start cooling down. Just because summer is drawing to a close doesn’t mean that the
vegetable gardener needs to put up his or her hoe and dream of the first red tomato in 2010. Now is the time to start growing some fall and winter vegetables.
Strike while the iron is hot—seed beets, collards, mustard, turnips, snap beans, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower as soon as possible. Bulbs like shallots and green onion can also be planted. You can also transplant broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage to get a jump start. Plant garlic in October. Consider interval plantings of the same crop to prolong the season. If you plant a row of cabbage now, think about planting another short row in a few weeks to ensure you have a longer season.
When you transplant some of the more the more tender plants that have been kept under shady areas, you should think about protecting them from the bright sun for a few days and be prepared to water the transplants until they become established. If you seed your row too thick, if you gently pull up the plants, you can sometimes salvage them and put them in another row. Be prepared to give them a little shade and moisture because the root system isn’t well developed.
A fall garden is open to attack by insects and diseases just as the summer garden. Worms (cabbage loopers and imported cabbage moths) are serious problems on fall cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, and collards. Control these leaf-eating worms with one of the biological sprays with Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis). It should be reapplied weekly because it will break down in sunlight. Bt acts by producing proteins (deltaendotoxin, the “toxic crystal”) that reacts with the cells of the gut lining of susceptible insects. These Bt proteins paralyze the digestive system, and the infected insect stops feeding within hours. Bt-affected insects generally die from starvation, which can take several days (click here).
Fall vegetables need fertilizer just as much as spring and summer vegetables. Don’t count on the fertilizer applied in spring to supply fertilizer needs of vegetables planted in late summer and fall. Fertilize before planting and side-dress as needed.
Finally, if you really want to take a break prior to the spring crops, at least clean up debris and put your stakes and poles away. The Fall is good time to take a soil test and put out lime for it to have enough time to react for your spring crop. You could even get a row or two ready to plant potatoes come late
January/early February.
Need more information? Call the Escambia County Extension office at (850) 475-5230.
Submitted by the Escambia County Extension office.
Two Injured In Saturday Morning Wreck On Highway 97
October 24, 2009
Two people received minor injuries in a single vehicle accident Saturday morning in Walnut Hill.
The accident happened on Highway 97 just south of Mason Road about 7:10 a.m. The driver of a southbound pickup truck lost control, ran off the road, struck a culvert, and overturned. The pickup came to rest on its side.
Both the driver and passenger had crawled out of the vehicle before firefighters arrived. They were transported to a Pensacola hospital by Atmore Ambulance.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue also responded to the call.
Pictured above and below: The driver and passenger of this pickup received only minor injuries in this single vehicle accident on Highway 97 Saturday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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.
