Century’s Christmas Parade Is This Afternoon
December 17, 2016
Century’s 4th Annual Boats and Floats Christmas Parade is set for 5 p.m. today.
The parade will line up at 5 p.m. at Century Auto Parts and travel south on North Century Boulevard (visitors must stand on the southbound side) to Showalter Park were there will be vendors and many more festivities. Winners of the boat/float contest will be announced at Showalter Park.
Last minute entries will be accepted at the parade lineup.
Pictured: The 2015 Boats and Floats Christmas Parade in Century. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Live Nativity: Journey To Bethlehem This Evening In Bratt
December 17, 2016
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will present a live nativity event “Journey to Bethlehem” this evening.
Visitors will walk the road and experience the Christmas story come to life — talk to a Roman census taker, see the shepherds in the field, learn from the villagers and see the Holy Family in the stable.
There will be the sights and sounds of a real blacksmith shop, bakery and other shops that were found in Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth. Children can even participate in craft activities to make the event come to life for them.
The journey through Bethlehem will end with a stop by the manger with baby Jesus and his parents, the shepherds of the night, a host of angels and live stable animals.
“Journey to Bethlehem” will take place today from 4-8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Bratt at 4570 Highway 4, just west of Northview High School. Admission is free.
Central Takes Jay Tourney; Northview Tops Jay In OT Thriller
December 17, 2016
The Central Jaguar boys and girls won the Jay Christmas Tournament Friday night at Jay High School.
Boys Championship:
Central 62, PCA 61
Boys Consolation:
Northview 63, Jay 61
In the consolation boys game, the Northview Chiefs beat the Jay Royals 64-63 in an overtime thriller.
The game was tied 50-50 at the end of regulation. The Chiefs were down 61-58 with 16.2 seconds in the overtime period and were down 62-61 with 7.3 seconds remaining. After gaining a point on a free throw, the Royals were up 63-61. The Chiefs took the win on a buzzer-beating three pointer to take the tournament’s third place spot.
For a Northview over Jay photo gallery, click here.
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Girls Championship:
Central 42, Jay 27
Girls Consolation:
Milton 39, Northview 35
Milton dominated the first period to take a 15-5 lead over Northview, but the Chiefs answered with a strong second period to make it 19-18 at the half. The Panthers went on to take the win 39-34 Friday afternoon at Jay High School.
For a Milton vs. Northview photo gallery, click here.
FRIDAY results:
Girls
Central 51 Milton 29
Jay 57 Northview 19
Boys
Central 91 Northview 52
PCA 71 Jay 47
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Ernest Ward Middle School Presents Christmas Program
December 17, 2016
Ernest Ward Middle School presented their annual Christmas program Friday morning.
For a photo gallery, click here.
On Christmas weekend, NorthEscambia.com will bring you a video from the program.
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East Tops West In OT At All Star Football Game
December 17, 2016
For the first time in five years, the East beat the West in the Pensacola Sports Association Subway All-Star football game Friday night.
The East, comprised of seniors from Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties, beat Escambia County’s West team 10-7 in overtime at the Blue Wahoos Stadium.
The first score came for the West on a 15-yard touchdown pass from Z’Khari Blocker (Escambia) to AJ Yates (Catholic).
The game was tied 7-7 headed into overturn when the West’s Jake Henry (Tate) threw an interception. That allowed the East’s Colton Norris (Rocky Bayou) to kick a field goal that made it through the upright’s despite a hands on touch from Antonio Moultrie (West Florida).
Martin McGhee (Escambia) was named West Offensive MVP, while Robert Reeves (PHS) was named West Defensive MVP). Offensive MVP for the East was Jordan Tinder (Niceville) and Braijon Carr (Niceville) to East Defensive MVP.
At a Thursday night banquet, Tate’s Raymond Freeman was awarded the Senior Scholar Athlete Award for the West.
Pictured top: Tate’s Jake Henry (#17) with pass for the West. Pictured inset: Northview’s Luke Ward reaches for a catch for the West. Pictured below: Northview’s Ohijie Elliot in pursuit for the West. Photos by Andrew Garner/Atmore Advance for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Alton Arthur Morris, Jr.
December 17, 2016
In the loving memory of Alton Arthur Morris Jr, who passed away on Sunday, December 11,2016, in his home in East Brewton, AL, at the age of 45.
He was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and a loving-giving friend to all.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother and grandfather; and by his son, Steven Morris.
He is survived by his three children, Stacy Morris of East Brewton, AL, Jonny Morris of Jay, FL, and Victoria Morris of East Brewton, AL; mother, Helen Carwright of Century, FL; father, Alton Morris, Sr. of Century, FL; and sisters, Tammy Gresham of Brewton, AL, Angie Dybowski of Flomaton AL and Sarah Ogle of Flomaton, AL; granddaughters, Payton, Aubrey, Kimberlee, and Nataliegh Weaver of East Brewton, AL.
He loved to go fishing, camping at the river and he loved looking at horses and riding them, and boy did he love to hunt, and mostly he loved spending time with his grandchildren and children.
Funeral services were held on Friday, December 16 at Jay Funeral Home.
Get Help Wrapping Your Gifts From The Tate Band
December 17, 2016
The Tate High School band will provide gift wrapping services at the Walmart on Highway 29 in Ensley today from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. ; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, December 20, 22, 23, 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.; and Saturday, December 24 from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Pictured: Tate Band volunteers wrapping gifts last Christmas. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Upper 70’s Today, Rain On Sunday
December 17, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Temperature falling to around 49 by 5pm. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 38. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 47. North wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59.
Shortage Of Reddi-wip, Other Whipped Creams Due To Cantonment Explosion
December 16, 2016
A nationwide shortage of canned whipped cream is being attributed to a fatal explosion in Cantonment in late August.
A local man was killed in the explosion of several nitrous oxide tanks in a loading bay at the Airgas plant near Ascend Performance Materials on Old Chemstrand Road.
The chemical is used as a medical anesthetic and as a propellant in foods like Reddi-wip and other canned whipped creams. There’s a priority for medical uses among the remaining nitrous oxide supply.
“Due to an industry-wide supply issue, there is currently a shortage of some whipped toppings, including Reddi-wip. We are proactively managing the production of Reddi-wip, and are doing the best we can to make it available to as many consumers as possible,” Reddi-whip spokesperson Lanie Friedman said. “To clarify, this is impacting any company that uses nitrous oxide in food, so not just our brand. Obviously, medical usage of nitrous oxide takes priority at this point.”
“In late August, an incident occurred at a production facility in Cantonment, Florida operated by Nitrous Oxide Corp, an Airgas company (“Airgas Nitrous Oxide”), that impacted production at the facility indefinitely as well as Airgas Nitrous Oxide’s supply of nitrous oxide in the short-term. Airgas Nitrous Oxide is making all possible efforts to remedy the situation as quickly as possible. Impacted customers, including those who manufacture whipped cream, have been notified directly,” said Sarah Boxley, a spokesperson for Airgas.
The canned whipped cream shortage should be short lived, at least for the Reddi-wip brand.
“We should have our full supply up and running by February. Again, we encourage shoppers to stock up early on Reddi-wip during our peak holiday season,” Friedman said.
Century Chamber Elects Outgoing Mayor McCall As New President
December 16, 2016
Thursday, outgoing Century Mayor Freddie McCall was elected president of the Century Chamber of Commerce, where he plans to continue to champion the best Century has to offer.
“I intend to visit all the businesses in Century, hit the pavement and see that they are on board with what we are trying to do,” McCall said. “A big purpose of the chamber of commerce is work for new business and help our existing businesses try to be the best that they can be. We will work together with our businesses for a better community.”
McCall said he will also work to bring new businesses and industries to Century. He pushed for economic development while serving the past nine years as mayor, but he expects to be more productive with “more time on his hands”.
McCall’s second term as mayor comes to an end on January 1 as his new volunteer position as chamber president begins. He currently serves as chamber vice president.
Also Thursday, the Century Chamber Board of Directors elected Mary Hudson Bourgeois, owner of Hudson’s Grocery, as vice president; re-elected Kim Godwin, Town of Century, as secretary and re-elected Angie Kelley, Penair Century branch manager, as treasurer.
Pictured top: The Century Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors held a special meeting Thursday afternoon at Nadine McCaw Park to elect new officers. The short meeting was held in the park because the chamber’s board room was being prepped for a Christmas open house. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.