Go Little Chiefs: Northview Plans Mini Cheerleading Clinic

July 16, 2012

The Northview High School cheerleaders will host a mini cheerleading camp for children age 4 through the eighth grade.

The camp will be held from 3 until 5 p.m. on July 25, July 26 and August 2.

The cost will be $30 for camp and $10 for a shirt. The shirts will be slightly different than last year’s, but will not be required. Registration begins at 2:30 on July 25.

Camp attendees will learn chants, cheers, stunts and a dance. Refreshments will be be provided. Parents are invited to see their child’s performance on August 2, and they will also perform at the first home Northview Chiefs football game. A review session date will be scheduled prior to the football game performance.

For more information, contact Megan or Tammy at (850) 327-6681 or any Northview cheerleader.

Pictured: Northview High mini cheerleaders perform last football season. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.

Swimming Lessons Available

July 16, 2012

The registration for the final session of swimming lessons at Tom Byrne Park in Atmore is in progress and will continue until classes are filled.

Classes are offered Monday through Friday for one hour each day. Classes are held at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. Classes are also available on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5:15 until 6:45.

The cost is $35 per student per class. Please contact Austin Rogers at (251) 368-8280 during pool hours.

Weekend Photos: Blue Angels

July 16, 2012

This weekend was the annual Blue Angels show at Pensacola Beach, and NorthEscambia.com had dozens of photos — including fly along photos from inside one of the F/18 Hornets.
Click a link for a gallery:

Blue Angels Saturday Show Gallery 1 (Ditto Gorme)

Blue Angels Saturday Show Gallery 2 (Terry Emmons)

Fly Along With The Blues (US Navy)

Blue Angels Friday Practice (Raja Atalla)

Pictured top: The Blue Angels please the crowd Saturday at Pensacola Beach. Pictured below: “Ernie”, a C-130 filling in for the famous Fat Albert, approaches Pensacola Beach. Photos by Ditto Gorme for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Big Changes On The Radio

July 15, 2012

It’s time to reprogram the presets on your car radio…there were big changes in the local radio market Sunday with three stations changing their frequencies.

K-LOVE, which recently purchased WABB 97.5, moved and is now heard on 98.3 FM.

WABD 104.1 — airstaff, music format and all — has now moved back home to 97.5 FM.

And, “smooth hits” WDLT 98.3 moved  to 104.1 FM.

List: Vacation Bible Schools

July 15, 2012

Vacation Bible Schools will continue for the remainder of this month at churches in the North Escambia area.

To add a VBS to this list, email news@northescambia.com

First Baptist Cottage Hill VBS
First Baptist Church of Cottage Hill will hold VBS July 16-20 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. for ages four years through fifth grade.

Oak Grove Baptist VBS
Oak Grove Baptist Church will hold “Get on Board the Sonlight Express, Jesus & Me” VBS July 16-20 from 6 until 8:30 p.m. for ages four years through fifth grade. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. in the “Dining Car” nightly. (850) 327-4961

Allen Memorial UMC VBS – Cantonment
Allen Memorial United Methodist Church “Operation Overboard” VBS will be held July 16-20 from 9 a.m. until noon for children kindergarten through fifth grade. 206 Pace Pkwy in Cantonment. (850) 968-6213.

Faith Bible Baptist VBS
Faith Bible Baptist Church “Sonlight Express: Jesus & Me” VBS will take place July 16-20 from 6 until 8:30 p.m. for ages 5-12. The church is located at 5801 North. Century Blvd. For more information or transportation

Little Escambia Baptist VBS – Flomaton
Little Escambia Baptist Church in Flomaton will host VBS July 16-20 from 8:30 a.m. until noon, for ages four years through sixth grade. For more information call (251) 296-2777.

Mt Carmel VBS – Jay
Mt Carmel UMC, located on Mt Carmel Church Road in Jay will have VBS July 16-21 from 5 pm until 8 pm.

Ray’s Chapel VBS
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church “IncrediWorld Amazement Park” VBS will be held July 23-27 from 6 until 8:30 pm for kids Kindergarten through fifth grade. A kickoff/registration party will be held Saturday, July 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The church is located at 170 W. Bogia Road in McDavid. For more information call (850) 256-3422.

Family Worship Center VBS
Family Worship Center’s “Quest for Truth” VBS will be held July 23-27 from 9 a.m. until noon for kids ages five through 12. Family Worship Center is located at 1251 West Nine Mile Road in Pensacola. (850) 723-2644.

Charity Baptist VBS – Cantonment
Charity Baptist Church of Cantonment will hold VBS June 25-29 from 6 until 8 p.m. with Fun Day on Saturday, June 30 from 10 a.m. until noon. Visit www.charitybaptistchurch.org for info.

Century Church of Christ VBS
The Century Church of Christ will hold “All Aboard the Kingdom Express – Staying on the Right Track in a Troubled World” VBS, Saturday, July 28th from 9a.m. – 2 p.m. for children ages two years through sixth grade. Pizza lunch will be provided for the children. (850) 256-2588

Aldersgate UMC Molino VBS
“Operation Overboard” Vacation Bible School at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino, July 30-August 3. Daily activities 5:30-8:30 p.m. for ages 3 to rising fifth graders. Preregister now at www.aumcmolino.org. For more info, contact Sandra at (850) 587-2489.

Wagner, Cook To Wed

July 15, 2012

Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Wagner of Bedford, Indiana, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsey Ann to Timothy Jordan Cook, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Cook of Davisville.

Kelsey is a 2012 graduate of Harding University with a major in speech pathology. Kelsey will pursue her Masters in speech pathology at the University of South Alabama in the fall.

Jordan is a 2010 graduate of Harding University with a Major in kinesiology/athletic training and a 2011 graduate of the University of Louisiana Monroe with a Masters in exercise science. He is currently employed by The Andrew’s Institute in Gulf Breeze.

A July 2012 wedding is planned.

Photo Gallery: Fly Along With The Blue Angels

July 15, 2012

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly with the Blue Angels during their air show over Pensacola Beach?

Today, NorthEscambia.com takes you along for a ride during a Blue Angel practice. Fasten your seat belt, hang on, and then…

Click here for the photo gallery.


Pictured: The Blue Angels, as seen from inside on of the planes, fly over Pensacola Beach. Photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Johnson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Birth: Emma Faith Hassebrock

July 15, 2012

John Hassebrock and Sarah Tipton of Cantonment are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Faith Hassebrock.

Emma was born at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola on June 19, 2012, at 5:58 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds, 2.4 ounces and was 20½  inches long.

Proud grandparents are Pete and Teresa Tipton of Cantonment, and Bennie and Gay Hassebrock of Molino. Big sister and brothers are Hannah and Caleb Hassebrock and Zachary Tipton!

Birth: Gentry Brienne Winingar

July 15, 2012

Kevin and Kelly Winingar of Pensacola are blessed to announce the birth of their daughter Gentry Brienne Winingar.

She was born June 26, 2012, at 2:47 p.m. at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Her proud grandparents are Mel and Cindy Rogers of Pensacola, Terri Sanders of McDavid and Donald Winingar of McDavid.

Gentry has two uncles and two aunts; Brian Winingar of Dothan, Steve Rogers of Marietta,GA, Cathie Hightshoe of Kissimmee FL, and Carrie Fisher of Pace.

NHS Grad Wilcoxon Promoted In U.S. Army

July 14, 2012

Casey B. Wilcoxon was promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer 1 (WO1) at the US Army Warrant Officer Candidate School, Fort Rucker, AL, in a ceremony on July 12.

Wilcoxon, formerly a sergeant in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) at Fort Campbell, KY, has been in the Army for six years. He will move on to the US Army’s Warrant Officer Flight Training program, also at Fort Rucker, to receive instruction as a helicopter pilot.

He is a 2006 graduate of Northview High School. Wilcoxon and his wife, Kelley (also a 2006 Northview graduate) and daughter, Kali Grace, will reside at Fort Rucker until his training is completed.

Wilcoxon is the son of the late William Bradford Wilcoxon and Pamela Pritchett and step-son of Erbie Pritchett. His grandparents are James and Mildred Lambeth of Flomaton and the late John Wilcoxon and Grace Wilcoxon of Century.

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