Sunny And Cool This Afternoon
February 15, 2010
After some morning rain, we are expecting sunny skies and cool temps this afternoon, with a freeze the next several nights.
Here’s your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Presidents’ Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind between 10 and 15 mph.
- Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Wind chill values between 15 and 25 early. Northwest wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. West wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 26. West wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming southeast between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 61.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Ernest Ward Cheerleaders Third Best In Nation; Northview Places Eighth (With Photos, Videos)
February 15, 2010
The Ernest Ward Middle School cheerleaders werenamed the third best in the nation in their division in the Universal Cheerleaders Association national championships in Orlando on Sunday.The Northview High School Competition Cheerleaders placed eighth in their division.
For a video of the Ernest Ward Middle School performance, click here.
For a video of the Northview High School School performance, click here.
For photos and video stills from the competition, click here.
Member of the Ernest Ward Middle School team are: Hannah Gibson, Katelynne Calloway, Paeton Hadley, Shnala Banks, Reagan Bell, Raven Weaver, Madison Arrington, Jadlyn Agerton, Mallory Ryan, Tamara Green, Anna Fischer, Morgan Ward, Lily Townson, Kendall Cobb, Saige Garrett, Dariane Guy, Mariah Albritton, Danielle Robinson, Kristen Byrd, Ali Martin, Courtney Weaver, Lana Clayton, Chelsea Ward and Mallory Wiggins. The NHS cheerleader sponsors are Megan Carroll and Anna Barry. The EWMS cheerleader sponsor is Ashley Salter
Members of the Northview High School team are: Felicia Settle, Carley Hetrick, Megan Ryan, Heather Ward, Charleigh McPherson, Lauren McCall, Taylor Byrd, Taylor Rigby, Ashley Cunningham, Ariel Holland, Ashley Mooney, Tori Reid, Tori Chavers, Tiffany Chavers, Lindsey Holderfield, Kassandra Lett, Laneicia Gomez, Courtney Merritt, Ande Gideons, Hillary Byrd, Lauren Cloud, Caroline Prater, Autumn Slay and Brooke Tullis. The NHS cheerleader sponsors are Megan Carroll and Anna Barry.
Last year, Northview did not participate in the Universal Cheerleaders Association program, while the EWMS cheerleaders took second best in the country.
Pictured top: The Northview High School Competition Cheerleaders with their eighth place in the nation trophy. Pictured inset: NHS cheerleading sponsors Megan Carroll (left) and Anna Barry. Pictured bottom: The Ernest Ward Middle Cheerleaders perform Sunday in Orlando. Submitted and courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Portion Of Kingsfield To Close Wednesday
February 15, 2010
Kingsfield Road will be closed between Highway 29 and Old Palafox beginning Wednesday.
The road will be closed for widening and resurfacing, according to contractor Panhandle Grading & Paving, Inc.
Some Students In School Today; Others Out For President’s Day
February 15, 2010
It’s President’s Day, and for some it’s a day out of school. But for others, it’s back to the books after a long weekend that started with a rare snow day.
Students in Escambia County, Florida, will be in class today, while students in Santa Rosa County get the day off.
Today was due to be a holiday for Escambia County, Alabama, students, but today is now a make up day following last Friday’s snow day.
Photos: How To Build A Snowman
February 15, 2010
Lots of people across the area tried their hand at building a snowman Friday.
Some resembled the character Frosty, some looked like little space aliens and some were even cats and dogs. We had pictures of little ones, eight and a half foot tall ones, and even a little snowman family.
In a special photo gallery, we are looking back at snowmen as built by NorthEscambia.com readers.
Click here for the photo gallery of snowmen built by our readers.
NorthEscambia.com reader submitted photos, click to enlarge.
This Week: Learn About New Agricultural Crops and Business Models
February 15, 2010
The University of Florida IFAS Extension and Team Santa Rosa will host the 2010 Gulf Coast Agribusiness Conference on Thursday, February 18, 2010, in Chumuckla.
Family farms are continually facing new challenges in today’s economy. To address these concerns, speakers from the Southeast region will provide our area farmers with ideas for new crops and business models. A trade show will be held at the conference, with space for vendor booths and equipment displays.
The target audience for this conference is producers of all types of crops in the Western Panhandle of Florida and Baldwin and Escambia Counties in Alabama. It will also serve as an informational seminar for prospective new farmers. Conference topics include “New Crops and Growing Methods,” “Estate Planning,” “Marketing Options: Most Successful Marketing Tools,” and “Greenhouse Demonstration”.
For more information on obtaining registration & sponsorship information contact Robin Vickers at rvickers @ ufl.edu or (850) 983-5216 x 113 or Jennifer Walters at jwalters@teamsantarosa.com or (850) 623-0174. Also click here.
Chumuckla’s Farmers Opry House is located located at 8897 Byrom Campbell Road.
Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Video: Northview High School Cheerleaders
February 15, 2010
Northview High School Cheerleaders Compete For National Championship
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Video: Ernest Ward Middle School Cheerleaders
February 15, 2010
Ernest Ward Middle School Cheerleaders Compete For National Championship
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If you do not see the video above, it is because your home, school or work firewall is blocking it.
On Sale At Noon: Tickets For Bluegrass Festival Featuring Marty Raybon
February 15, 2010
Tickets for the April 3 Northview High School FFA Bluegrass Festival featuring Marty Raybon will go on sale at noon today on NorthEscambia.com and at selected outlets in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
Seating is limited.
For more on Marty Raybon and the concert, click here.
Century Care Center: Be My Valentine
February 15, 2010
Century Care Center celebrated Valentine’s Day on Sunday with a special afternoon.
With sparkling apple cider, good food, good music and lots of great fellowship, residents gathered for an afternoon of fun. Dewey Spicer and Voncille Mize were named Century Care Center’s Valentine’s king and queen.
And Mr. and Mrs. Burch proved that Cupid’s arrows can be on the mark as they celebrated a very special anniversary.
For more photos of Valentine’s Day at Century Care Center, click here.
Pictured above: Mr. and Mrs. Burch celebrated their anniversary on Valentine’s Day at Century Care Center. Pictured left: Valentine’s King Dewey Spicer and Queen Voncille Mize.