Lane Closures Continue Today On Highway 4 Bridge
April 6, 2010
Motorists can expect delays on Highway 4 between Escambia and Santa Rosa counties on Tuesday.
Florida Department of Transportation bridge inspectors will perform a routine inspection on the Escambia River Bridge on Highway 4. Motorists will encounter lane restrictions between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. both days.
According to FDOT, drivers are reminded to use caution, watch for traffic flaggers, and to obey the posted speed limit when traveling through the work zone.
Horry Daniel Sanspree
April 5, 2010
Mr. Horry Daniel Sanspree, 73, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2010 in Atmore, AL.
Mr. Sanspree was a native of Freemanville, AL, a lifelong resident of Atmore, AL, retired from the U.S. Air Force, a Veteran of Vietnam, and attended the Protestant Church.
Survivors include: his Wife of 54 years, Annette Sanspreee of Atmore, AL; three Daughters, Marty and Charles Stanton of Robinsonville, AL, Debra Sanspree Fight of Atmore, AL, and Becky and Scott Nelson of Bratt, FL; 4 Grandchildren; 3 Great-Grandchildren; and a Nephew, Rodney Wayne Sanspree of Atmore, AL.
Graveside services will he held Monday April 5, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. at the Oak Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Mitch Herring officiating.
Visitation will be held Monday, April 5, 2010 from 2:00 P.M. until funeral time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Charles Stanton, Scott Nelson, Rodney Sanspree, Danny Elliott, Jason Elliott and Travis Nelson.
How Many Census Forms Have Been Returned In Your Community? We Have The Numbers
April 5, 2010
As of Friday, about 56 percent of Americans had taken part in the 2010 Census. But the mail participation level in most North Escambia area communities has been lower.
Below is breakdown of the percent of citizens taking part in the Census in the North Escambia area.
Area towns and cities:
- City of Atmore: 50%
- Town of Century: 48%
- Town of Flomaton: 55%
- Town of Jay: 55%
- City of Pensacola: 53%
Area communities (not including the towns and cities above):
- Atmore: 52%
- Barrineau Park: 56%
- Byrneville: 54%
- Cantonment: 52%
- Century: 54%
- Cottage Hill: 54%
- Flomaton : 55%
- Gonzalez: 61%
- Jay: 55%
- McDavid: 55%
- Molino: 55%
- Walnut Hill: 56%
The mail participation rate is the percentage of forms mailed back by households that received them. The Census Bureau developed this new measure in 2010, in part because of the current economy and higher rates of vacant housing. The rate excludes households whose forms were returned to us by the U.S. Postal Service as “undeliverable,” strongly suggesting the house was vacant. According to the Census Bureau, there will be a followup on all forms returned as undeliverable to ensure everyone is counted.Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Water Improvement Project Improving A Decade Of Water Woes
April 5, 2010
Work is progressing on a Century water improvement project that will mean an end to the water woes of residents on Backwoods Roads that have waited a decade for help.
“It’s going real fast,” Century Mayor Freddie McCall said of the $1.58 million project that upgrades the town’s water system in the Backwoods Road, State Line Road, Highway 4A area.
The entire project includes a new half million gallon elevated water storage tank to improve system reliability and fire protection, two natural gas operated back-up generators to improve system reliability for the existing water treatment plants, 16,000 feet of six-inch water main and a booster station to provide fire protection, improve pressure and system reliability in a portion of the existing water system franchise area.
The bulk of the six-inch water main is installed and will soon be tied-in to the existing water system, McCall said. Construction on the new elevated water storage tank at the intersection of Academy and Henry streets should be completed this week, and the tank will soon be painted.
The construction of the booster station is the last significant portion of the project remaining, the mayor said.
“There’s no time estimate yet on the booster station, but we are progressing,” he said.
With engineering fees, the project totals about $1.58 million. Of that, $1.39 million is from a federal stimulus grant awarded by the state; the balance is from a low interest loan.
Residents of Backwoods road have complained about poor water pressure and poor water quality for 10 years. They are currently served by just a two-inch water main.
Pictured top: A new 500,000 gallon elevated water storage tank under construction at the intersection of Academy and Henry streets in Century. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
A Warm Sunny Monday, Rain Later This Week
April 5, 2010
After some morning fog, were are in for our warmest day so far this year under sunny skies. There is a chance of rain on Thursday, otherwise we have a dry week in store.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Monday: Becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind between 5 and 15 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Pictured above: Lynda in Molino shares a photos of her wisteria with us. Do you have a photo you would like to share? Email news@northescambia.com. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward, Ransom Students Place In Pensacola Math Competition
April 5, 2010
Several Ernest Ward and Ransom Middle School students recently placed in the first Pensacola Invitational Math Competition.
There were 29 students that took part in the competition at Pensacola High School in pre-algebra and algebra divisions.
North Escambia students receiving awards were:
Pre-Algebra
- Kasie Braun – Ernest Ward Middle
- Chandler Cotton – Ransom Middle.
Pre-Algebra Individual Divison
- 5th Place – Kasie Braun
- 6th Place – Victoria Wright, Ernest Ward Middle
- 7th Place – Marissa Jackson, Ransom Middle
- 8th Place – Jenny Spears, Ernest Ward Middle
Pre-Algebra Team Divison
2nd Place- Ernest Ward Middle School Team 1 (Kasie Braun, Jenny Spears, Danielle Steadham, Victoria Wright)
3rd Place – Ransom Middle School Team 2 (Steven Chesser, Chandler Cotton, James Craft, Dacotah Ledbetter)
Business Is Booming: Humane Society Store Expands Hours
April 5, 2010
Business has been good at the Junior Humane Society’s Thrift Store in Cantonment — so good, in fact, that they are expanding their hours.
Initially open just four days a week, hours have been expanded to include everyday except Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“Some days when we came to open the store, we had customers already lined up and waiting for us,” said Frankie Van Horn Harris, director of the Junior Humane Society. “Hopefully, being open on more days and for longer hours will help our customers and help JHS.”
The store opened for business October 2009 after weeks of planning and hard work by a group of pet-minded and dedicated volunteers. Through the store, JHS volunteers have found a way to help the animals they care about so much and the community at the same time.
Store proceeds benefit JHS activities, such as finding homes for homeless cats and dogs. The store features of clothing for all ages, shoes, office furniture, kitchen supplies, books, toys, pet supplies and other items with new merchandise arriving almost daily.
Opening the store, as well as the store’s success, are a dream come true for Harris. “It’s something I didn’t think I would ever see in my lifetime, but it’s something I’ve always wanted to do as a fundraiser,” she said.
The Junior Humane Society’s Thrift Store in Cantonment is located at the corner of Highway 29 and Neal Road in Cantonment.
Pictured JHS volunteers Kristi Kirby; Amanda Gifford; Crystal Clanton; Mary Foster; Director Frankie Van Horn Harris; Christa Pettijohn; Elizabeth Irby; and Janet Lewis. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Molino 16U Jags Beat East Milton
April 5, 2010
The Molino 16U Jags recently beat East Milton. For a submitted photo gallery from Donnie Nicholson, click here.
If you would like to share your photos from baseball, softball or t-ball action in the area, email them to news@northescambia.com.
Spring Break! Share Your Photos, See Yourself On NorthEscambia.com
April 5, 2010
We want to see your Spring Break photos. Email your Spring Break photos to news@northescambia.com for possible inclusion in a photo gallery later this week. It’s your chance to be on NorthEscambia.com!
Area Sunrise Services Celebrate Resurrection
April 4, 2010
Easter morning sunrise services were held at many locations in the North Escambia area Sunday morning.
Several Molino churches came together for a community Easter morning sunrise service at Aldersgate Methodist Church, celebrating with music and a message.
In Century, Abundant Life Assembly of God held a sunrise service in the park. In Flomaton, the Flomaton Ministerial Association held a sunrise service at the First United Methodist Church of Flomaton with several local churches in attendance.
In Atmore, a community Easter service was held at the First Presbyterian Church of Atmore; and in Cantonment, a sunrise service was held at St. Monica’s Episcopal Church.
The sunrise services celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, an important event to the faithful.
According to the Bible:
Matthew 28:1-20
Resurrection Morning
1 After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to view the tomb. 2 Suddenly there was a violent earthquake, because an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and approached [the tomb]. He rolled back the stone and was sitting on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his robe was as white as snow. 4 The guards were so shaken from fear of him that they became like dead men. 5
But the angel told the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here! For He has been resurrected, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell His disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead. In fact, He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see Him there.’ Listen, I have told you.”
8 So, departing quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell His disciples the news. 9 Just then Jesus met them and said, “Good morning!” They came up, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him. 10 Then Jesus told them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brothers to leave for Galilee, and they will see Me there.”
The Soldiers Are Bribed to Lie
11 As they were on their way, some of the guard came into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. 12 After the priests had assembled with the elders and agreed on a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money 13 and told them, “Say this, ‘His disciples came during the night and stole Him while we were sleeping.’ 14 If this reaches the governor’s ears, we will deal with him and keep you out of trouble.” 15 So they took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been spread among Jewish people to this day.
The Great Commission
16 The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
from the Holman Christian Standard Bible