Cool, Windy Weekend; Escambia River Flood Warning
February 6, 2010
It’s going to be a windy and cool Super Bowl weekend in North Escambia, and flood warnings are in effect for a slowly rising Escambia River.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 10 mph.
- Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
- Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
- Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
- Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 53.
The Flood Warning continues for the Escambia River near Century until further notice. At 8 p.m. Friday the stage was 18.5 feet. Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Flood stage is 17 feet. The river will continue rising to near 18.8 feet by Sunday early afternoon then begin falling on Monday afternoon.
Elaine Mary Logan
February 5, 2010
Elaine Mary Logan, age 67 of Pensacola, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at her residence as she was embraced by her loving daughter. She was retired from Civil Service as a Budget Analyst as we as a teller at Bank of America. Elaine also enjoyed being a member of the Faternal Order of the Eagles.
She is survived by her son, Tom Mech, Jr. (Sheri) of Michigan; daughter, Eva-Marie Logan; several grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to Faith Chapel Funeral Home for her final arrangements.
A Mass of Remembrance will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 6, 2010 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church, Barrineau Park, Molino, FL. followed by a reception at Fran’s Country Diner.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Parkway, is in charge of arrangements.
Grammy Award Winning Marty Raybon To Headline Northview Music Festival
February 5, 2010
A man that achieved legendary status in country music — 13 number one singles, 22 songs on the charts, a Grammy Award, and a CMA Vocal Group of the Year trophy — will headline an April concert in Bratt.
The Northview FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund and NorthEscambia.com will present the Northview FFA Bluegrass Festival featuring Marty Raybon on Saturday, April 3. Marty Raybon and a host of other area groups will perform two shows in the Northview High School Theater.
Marty Raybon is perhaps best known as the former lead singer of the country mega-group Shenandoah from 1985-1996. . He led Shenandoah to 22 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including thirteen number one singles, such as: “The Church on Cumberland Road” (1989), “Sunday in the South” (1989), “Two Dozen Roses” (1989), “Next to You, Next to Me” (1990) and “Butterfly Kisses” (1997). At the top of the charts, Raybon became known for his bluegrass and gospel-influenced semi-traditional country sound.
Raybon offers a full spectrum of vocal entertainment. His talents are unmatched, whether he’s singing country, gospel or his personal favorite, bluegrass. He has become one of country music’s busiest artists, performing over 100 shows per year between the United States and Canada.
He grew up in bluegrass and later earned acclaim in country music, so it should come as no surprise that the latest release from Marty Raybon and his band, Full Circle, bears the mark of both.
“I love bluegrass,” Raybon says with a passion, “and I love to see young people love it. I was younger than a lot of them are when I started playing, and I’d sit in school and try to draw Bill Monroe’s mandolin peghead. That’s how into it I was then–and I still am. When we go out there and see young people at our show, it makes us feel really good, and all we want to do, whether it’s at a show or on this album, is entertain them and let them feel good.”
All proceeds from the Northview FFA Bluegrass Festival will benefit the Northview FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund..
$22 Million: New EWMS Cafeteria, Work At Other Schools; No Field House For Northview
February 5, 2010
The Escambia County School District is set to begin $22 million in construction projects — including a nearly half million dollar expansion at Ernest Ward Middle, as well as projects at Bratt Elementary, Molino Park Elementary, Northview High, Ransom Middle and Tate High. Other items such as a $1.2 million field house at Northview High are not likely to be approved.
Each school principal in the district submitted their wish list for capital projects to be funded by half cent sales tax dollars. Each wish list item was reviewed by the district, the half cent sales tax watchdog committee and school board members. A final vote on the projects to be funded will be taken by the board on February 16.
The final draft document is expected to be released later today when the school board publishes its February board meeting agenda, but NorthEscambia.com has obtained an advance copy that details which projects were requested and which are recommended for approval.
District 5, which includes the north part of Escambia County, will receive $2,820,883.39 if the plan is approved per the draft. Projects in North Escambia that are recommended for approval include:
- Ernest Ward Middle, $480,000 — new construction to include cafeteria expansion
- Bratt Elementary, $98,617 — sitework to include pave parent drop off loop
- Northview High $105,706 — sitework to include pave parking lot west of main bldg. and several other areas
- Molino Park Elementary $63,670 — general renovations to include acoustic panels in gym, ceiling nets to keep out birds
- Tate High $99,000 — sitework to include covered walk from new gym to ESE building
- Ransom Middle $99,000 — sitework to include new covered walkway with student gate
- Jim Allen Elementary $29,799 — sitework to include replace covered walk from café to front door
The largest project recommended for approval in District 5 is $1.5 million for a dining room expansion and remodeling at Lipscomb Elementary.
District Five projects not expected to be approved by the school board include:
- Northview High School $1,238,606 — new construction to include field house
- Ernest Ward Middle $90,000 — sitework to include sidewalks to connect each building
- Molino Park Elementary $157,141 – sitework to include fence playground and new track
- Ransom Middle $1.1 million — new construction and renovations to include media center
- Jim Allen Elementary $949,379 — new construction to include Art and/or Music Suite
- Bratt Elementary $150,000 — sitework to correct drainage between buildings
- Tate High $475,000 — general renovations to include boys locker room and attached public restroom
The largest recommended projects district-wide at individual schools are $1.6 million for new construction to include a NJROTC building at Pine Forest High School and $1.4 million for renovations and HVAC replacement at the McMillan Center. The funds expected to be approved by the board in mid-February include $2.6 million in heating and cooling system upgrades across the district for increased energy efficiency.
The $22 million will be from $23,746,648.32 in available half-cent sales tax reserves.
Sunny Weekend In Store
February 5, 2010
We’ll have some drizzle continuing for your Friday, and sunny skies are on the way for the weekend.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: A chance of drizzle. Cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 10 mph.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a high near 59. East wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 10 mph.
- Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
- Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Highway 31 To Close Between Atmore, Perdido
February 5, 2010
Highway 31 will be closed near the line between Baldwin and Escambia counties beginning next week.
The road will be closed at milepost 35.8 west of Atmore to repair damage from heavy rain and flooding back in December. The detour route will be Jacks Springs Road to I-65 to Baldwin County Road 47 (the Perdido exit) back to Highway 31.
The Alabama Department of Transportation is advising motorists that there could be delays due to the detour, and travel times should be adjusted accordingly.
Weather permitted, the project should be completed by March 12.
Atmore Honors Albert; Poarch Creek Indians
February 5, 2010
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce named its Citizen of the Year and presented its Lifetime Achievement Award during their annual banquet Thursday night.
Dottie Albert was named the 2010 Citizen of the Year for her years of selfless community service. The chamber also honored the Poarch Creek Indians with their Lifetime Achievement Award for their years of community service.
Flomaton Man Arrested In Florida For Violating Probation On Drug Charges
February 5, 2010
A Flomaton man was arrested Thursday in Escambia County, Florida, and charged with violating his probation on drug charges.
Emanuel Rabun Bethea, 24, of Palafox Street, Flomaton, is accused of violating the terms of his probation on charges of possession of cocaine, two counts of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription and possession of marijuana.
Bethea was first arrested on the charges in April, 2009. He plead guilty as charged in July, 2009, and was sentenced to 24 months probation.
Bethea is being held in the Escambia County Jail without bond.
It All Adds Up: Northview Math Team Wins Big
February 5, 2010
The Northview High School Math Team placed second overall during the Annual JDCC Invitational Math Tournament Thursday at Jefferson Davis Community College in Brewton.
Four of the top 10 winners were from Northview: AJ Lambert, Josie Doucette, Laneicia Gomez and Jamichael Carson.
Northview’s participants were: Emily Vickery, Holly Dickson, Justin Halteman, Josie Doucette, Laneicia Gomez, Jamichael Carson, Ty Randolph, Clint Davis, Dustin Lewis, Colton Sims, AJ Lambert and Seth Leonard.
Pictured top: (L-R) Northview High School’s winning math team Emily Vickery, Holly Dickson, Justin Halteman, Josie Doucette, Laneicia Gomez, Jamichael Carson, Ty Randolph, Clint Davis, Dustin Lewis, Colton Sims, AJ Lambert and Seth Leonard. Pictured below: (L-R) Northview’s top ten individual math tournament winners AJ Lambert, Josie Doucette, Laneicia Gomez and Jamichael Carson. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Barrineau Park Music Night Tonight
February 5, 2010
There will be plenty of good entertainment on stage tonight in Barrineau Park — and it’s free. The monthly Barrineau Park Music Night will be tonight at the Barrineau Park Community Center. The featured local groups tonight are Joyful Sound and The Wayfarers.
The singing starts at 7 p.m. and is free. Food and refreshments will also be available beginning at 6 p.m.
The event is family-friendly — no alcohol is permitted on the property, and no smoking is allowed in or near the building.
For more information, call (850) 587-5575.
The Barrineau Park Community Center is located on Barrineau Park School road, about three miles west of Molino.
Pictured: The Wayfarers (above) and Joyful Sound (below) will perform tonight during the monthly Barrineau Park Music Night. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
