Century High Blackcat Class of 1948 Holds 60th Class Reunion
July 7, 2008
The Century High School Class of 1948 held their 60th reunion recently at the McDavid United Methodist Church.
Some of the class members present were Wilford Reid, Lillian Green, Elizabeth Armstrong, Doris C. Cooper, Lillie S. Entrekin, Jacqueline B. Freisinger, Christine S. Crockett, Earlene K. Hayles, James. E Kennedy, Frances H. Lee, Henry Ray, Jr., and W. Fred Petty.
Submitted photo by Junia Fischer.
Royal Pizza Destroyed By Fire Early Sunday Morning
July 6, 2008
Royal Pizza and Subs in Century was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning.
The fire was reported just before 3:30 Sunday morning. The first firemen on the scene moments later reported heavy smoke when they arrived. It took firefighters just over an hour to bring the fire under control.
The state fire marshal was called at 5:30 a.m. to the scene at 9441 North Century Boulevard, just south of the Alabama state line. Fire units were on the scene until 6:41 a.m.
The entire building suffered heavy smoke and water damage. The roof over the restaurant’s kitchen partially collapsed from the fire. Firemen used Century’s ladder truck to battle the blaze from over the rear of the building (pictured left).
The restaurant had been closed Friday and Saturday for the holiday weekend, according to a sign in front of the store.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. There were no injuries reported.
The Century Volunteer Fire Department, the Flomaton Fire Department, the McDavid Volunteer Fire Department, the Molino Volunteer Fire Department, Escambia County EMS, the Flomaton Police Department and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Department all responded to the scene.
For a complete NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the Royal Pizza fire, click here.
Pictured above: Firemen use Century’s ladder truck to fight a blaze at Royal Pizza and Subs early Sunday morning. Pictured below: Firemen enter the front of the building. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
Recycling Gets Closer To Home In Molino, Oak Grove And Century
July 6, 2008
With the addition of a new recycling bin in Molino, there is now a recycling location in or near each of the larger communities in North Escambia.
The Escambia County Division of Solid Waste Management added a new drop-off site this week behind the Molino Volunteer Fire Department at 1459 Molino Road. There is also an recycling drop-off location at the Oak Grove Convenience Center on North Highway 99 in Oak Grove, and one was added in the parking lot of the Billy G. Ward Courthouse in Century about a month ago.
tems eligible for recycling are aluminum cans, steel cans, glass food and beverage containers go on one side of the container (you can mix the items). The other end of the container is for plastics, cardboard, junk mail, paper, magazines and newspapers. The recycling containers at the drop-off sites are checked daily, Monday-Saturday.
For more information on recycling in Escambia County, escambiarecycles.com
VBS This Week In Bogia
July 6, 2008
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in the Bogia community will have Vacation Bible School from 6:00 until 8:30 each evening this week.
This year’s theme will be Veggie Tales “Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything–Calling All Heroes”.
All kids ages 5-12 are welcome to join in with crafts, science lab, snacks, games, fun and learning from the Bible. There will be a special program for parents on Friday, July 11 at 7:00.
Children should arrive a bit early on Monday night to register.
Now Is The Time To Enroll in Livestock Compensation Program
July 6, 2008
The time is here for producers to enroll in the 2005-2007 Livestock Compensation Program.
Kevin L. Kelley, State director of U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Florida, reminds Florida livestock producers they have until July 18, 2008, to enroll in the 2005 – 2007 Livestock Compensation Program (LCP) and Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP). Signup began on Sept. 10, 2007, for the two programs that provide aid to livestock producers who suffered eligible livestock or livestock feed losses between Jan. 1, 2005, and Dec. 31, 2007, because of a natural disaster.
“The deadline to enroll in the 2005 – 2007 Livestock Compensation Program and Livestock Indemnity Program is rapidly approaching,” said Kelley. “I encourage all eligible producers to enroll soon because sign-up ends on July 18, 2008.”
The LIP provides payments to eligible livestock owners and contract growers who incurred the death of livestock because of a natural disaster. LCP provides payments to eligible livestock owners and cash lessees who suffered feed losses or increased feed costs because of a natural disaster.
More information about LCP and LIP is available online at: http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov. For more information on FSA programs, visit your local USDA Service Center or the agency’s Web site, http://www.fsa.usda.gov.
Rollover Accident Seriously Injures One Early Saturday
July 5, 2008
A one vehicle accident seriously injured one person early Saturday morning.
The accident happened on Fannie Road near Carnley Road just northeast of Century. The driver of a pickup truck headed north on Fannie Road lost control and overturned about 2:20 Saturday morning.
The pickup truck rolled through a fence before landing upside down in a pasture. The driver of the pickup was ejected, and they were transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola by Lifeflight helicopter.
The accident is still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The FHP has not yet released the driver’s name.
Pictured above and below: The driver of this pickup truck was seriously injured in this one vehicle accident about 2:20 Saturday morning near Century. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.
A Quiet Fourth In North Escambia
July 5, 2008
The Fourth of July was quiet in North Escambia, with very few problems reported.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Department responded to a few fireworks complaints across the area.
There were no major accidents, fires or injuries reported through midnight Friday in the North Escambia area.
The sheriff’s department did respond to an alarm call about 10:15 Friday night at the Century Pharmacy on Mayo Street. Officers arrived to discover that the pharmacy had been burglarized. The sheriff’s crime scene unit was called to the pharmacy to investigate. Further details were not immediately available.
Century Dedicates Wall Of Honor On The Fourth
July 5, 2008
Marion Brown stood quietly to the side as he Town of Century dedicated its new Veteran’s Wall of Honor Friday.
In her hands she held a picture frame with memories from her husband’s five tours in Vietnam. There is a purple heart and other medals from Willie H. Brown’s service in the 101st Airborne divison of the U.S. Army.
Willie Brown passed away last September from pancreatic cancer. Now the picture frame of memories honors his service to the country. But his name will soon be added to the new Century Veteran’s Wall of Honor.
“I wish he could be here today to see the wall,” Marion (pictured left) told NorthEscambia.com. “He had went to the mayor a few years ago and asked about some memorial to honor veterans. He would be so proud that it has finally happened.”
“He did not really like to talk about going to Vietnam,” she said. “But he served his country well. He was a courageous hero, just like all of the others.”
About thirty of those others that served from the Century area are now honored on the Century Veteran’s Wall of Honor that was unveiled in the Fourth of July ceremony at Century’s Roadside Park on Highway 29.
Several dozen families joined local dignataries in dedicating the wall, some waving American flags and wiping away tears as the crowd sang “God Bless America”.
Pictured top: The Rev. Willie Carter (right) prays a prayer of blessing over the new Century Veteran’s Wall of Honor Friday morning as an audience member holds a flag. Pictured above: Marion Brown holds a picture frame with items honoring her husband’s service in Vietnam. Pictured below: A young girls runs her finger along one of the names on the Veteran’s Wall of Honor. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Woman Hits Two Sheriff’s Vehicles
July 5, 2008
Two Escambia County Sheriff’s Department cruisers were hit Friday afternoon by a woman troopers say was suffering from a medical condition.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Donna M. Smith, 57, of Pace was stopped by deputies Marc C. Dewees, 41, and Kevin L. Vickery, 44, after she was observed driving erratically on Nine Mile Road. The deputies stopped her at Nine Mile Road and Tower Ridge Road. She then accelerated forward, stricking the two marked cruisers.
Dewees suffered minor injuries in the crash and was treated and released at Baptist Hospital. Vickery was not injured.
The FHP says Smith’s behavior was caused by a medical issue related to diabetes. Charges are pending, according to the FHP report.
Dewees crusier incurred about $5,000 in damage, while Vickery’s cruiser suffered about $500 in damage.
Zebra Spotted Friday In Walnut Hill
July 5, 2008
A zebra and a black bear were spotted on the highways of Walnut Hill Friday afternoon.
The truck with the zebra was spotted by NorthEscambia.com on Highway 97 in the heart of Walnut Hill. We caught up with the truck on South Highway 99.
In the back of the Dodge was a zebra, towering above the truck, and an upright black bear.
We are going to keep you guessing on this one until Monday morning when NorthEscambia.com will have the story of the Fourth of July zebra in Walnut Hill. Until then, we will tell you what you see in the photo above is very real. It’s not plastic, not man made and has nothing to do with the zoo or circus. That is really a zebra in the back of the truck on South Highway 99 near Walnut Hill, and the bear is real too.
Join NorthEscambia.com Monday morning for the story of the Walnut Hill Fourth of July zebra. This is one you don’t want to miss.