Tuesday Showers Possible; Hurricane Paula Churns
October 12, 2010
A passing weather system will bring a chance of showers today and tonight. Any rain will be widespread, with not everyone getting wet. The showers will usher in slightly cooler temperatures.
The tropics are active once again with Hurricane Paula. Complete details are in the graphic above.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest between 5 and 10 mph.
- Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming west between 5 and 10 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. West wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming north between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 43.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
- Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Eleanor “Kitty” Hadaway Kimmons
October 11, 2010
Mrs. Eleanor “Kitty” Hadaway Kimmons, 76, of Century passed away Saturday evening October 9, 2010, at a Pensacola health care facility after an extended illness. Mrs. Kimmons was a native of Mobile and had lived in the Hudson Hill community for a number of years coming from Byrneville. Mrs. Kimmons was a member of the Gospel Light Temple and was a homemaker.
She is survived by her sons, Thomas R. (Jan) Kimmons of Pensacola, Fla., Benny E. (Lynn) Kimmons of Jay, Fla., and Joseph W. Kimmons of Century; her daughters, Mary E. (James) Williamson of Jay, and Rhonda K. Talbot of Brewton; her brothers, Carl Hadaway of Mobile and Lynnwood Hadaway of Saraland; a sister, Medora Howard of Texas; 17 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Kimmons was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Earl Kimmons Sr.; one son, Marvin Earl Kimmons Jr.; and a daughter, Debra Jean Kimmons.
Visitation will be Tuesday evening October 12, 2010, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Flomaton Funeral Home Inc,.
Funeral services for Mrs. Eleanor “Kitty” Hadaway Kimmons are scheduled for Wednesday morning October 13, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Flomaton Funeral Home with Rev. James Gay and Rev. Clifton Emmons officiating. Interment will follow in Beulah Chapel Assembly Of God Cemetery with Flomaton Funeral Home directing.
Pallbearers will be Roger Jackson, Daniel Morgan, James Emmons, Brandon Stophel, Ralph Hearndon and Tommy Fowler.
Tropical Storm Paula Forms; Expected To Become Hurricane
October 11, 2010
Tropical Storm Paula formed off the coast of Honduras Monday afternoon, and forecasters say it could become a hurricane by Tuesday.
Paula was located about 130 mils east-southeast of Isla Guanaja, Honduras. Hurricane warnings have been issued for portions of the Mexican Coast.
Complete details on Tropical Storm Paula are available in the graphic above.
Ruby Gilmore Townson
October 11, 2010
Mrs. Ruby Gilmore Townson, 97, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2010, in Century.
Mrs. Townson was a native of Atmore, a resident of Cantonment for most of her life, and attended the Baptist church. Preceded in death by her husband, W.E. Townson, and two sons, James Townson and Arthur E. Townson.
Survivors include a son, Carl Townson of Cantonment; a daughter-in-law, Alice Townson of Charleston, WV; a granddaughter, Henri Stein McCartney of Alexandria, VA; and a special niece, Angie Weaver of Century.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at Harvest Christian Center with Mr. Joe Hensel officiating.
Burial will follow at Harvest Christian Cemetery with Petty Funeral Homes, LLC directing.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 14, 2010, from 9:30 a.m. until funeral time at the Harvest Christian Center.
Pallbearers will be Claude Wiley, Paul Wiley, Shane Wiley, Toby Boutwell, Steve Dunsford, and Corey Wiley.
Molino’s Leaning Post Ranch In The Running For $50K From Pepsi
October 11, 2010
The Leaning Post Ranch in Molino is in the running for $50,000 in funding from the Pepsi Refresh Project.
The mission of the Leaning Post Ranch is to provide equine assisted activities and therapeutic riding to individuals with disabilities and at-risk youth in Northwest Florida.
“We could grow so much more if we had that much more support and help from our community,” said founder Fran Gersin. She said she hopes The Leaning Post can expand to provide services to anyone in need.
“When I hear kids speak for the first time, or maybe paint or write their name on a horse, or try to walk, or begin to walk, or respond for the first time in an appropriate way, or see an at risk rider overcome their anger and decide they want to get an education — that’s what it’s all about,” Gersin said.
There is a currently a waiting list of 22 riders for The Leaning Post Ranch. With the Pepsi Refresh Project funds, The group plans to expand its staff in order to meet those requests. The $50,000 would allow The Leaning Post to expand weekly therapeutic lessons for disabled riders from 34 to 68 and increase weekly outreach to at-risk youth from eight to 30.
Supporters can vote daily for The Leaning Post Ranch in the Pepsi Refresh Project by clicking here. For more information, visit www.theleaningpostranch.org or view the video below.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Computers Missing From Old Carver Middle School; Last Seen With Pastor
October 11, 2010
According to Escambia County School District records, two computers worth nearly $2,000 are missing from the Old Carver Middle School in Century.
The computers were in the possession of Pastor Irvin Stallworth of New Life Baptist Church, the old school’s former tenant, according to Charles M. Peterson, director of maintenance services for the school district.
“I made several attempts to contact Pastor Stallworth since being notified of the missing computers,” Peterson wrote in a school district memo to be presented this month to the school board. Stallworth returned Peterson’s call in late September and said that someone from the district picked up the computers, according to the memo.
According to school district documents, a report of the missing items will be presented to local law enforcement agencies as is standard procedure.
Peterson said no one from the district picked up or removed the computers. “The location of these computers is unknown,” Peterson said. The computers were valued at $1,898.48.
The computers were last inventoried by the district in the school in May, 2009, but were reported missing at the time of the 2010 inventory.
It’s Homecoming Week In Jay
October 11, 2010
It’s homecoming week in Jay with lots of activities planned.
The week kicked off Saturday night with a dance, and continues through the homecoming game Friday night against South Walton. The Lion’s Roar will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the auditorium. A pep rally will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday in the stadium, and the homecoming parade will roll through Jay at 2 p.m. Friday.
Pregame festivities begin at 6:15 Friday.
Pictured top: Kayla Flowers, freshman attendant; Olivia Wright, sophomore attendant; Sarah Campbell, senior; Julie Knight, senior; Katie Borders, senior; Leely Trevino, senior; and Sara Weaver, junior attendant. Pictured inset: Saturday night’s homecoming dance. Pictured below: Senior attendants Julie Knight, Sarah Campbell, Katie Borders and Leely Trevino. Submitted photos by Junia Fischer for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Weekend In Photos
October 11, 2010
There was a lot going on in the North Escambia area this weekend, and NorthEscambia.com was there with hundreds of photos. Click any of the items below to see a photo gallery.
Three Cantonment Residents Arrested For Vehicle Burglary
October 11, 2010
Three Cantonment residents have been charged with burglarizing a vehicle at a Pensacola hotel.
Bradley William Morris, 19, of Cedar Tree Lane; William Edward Cody Whistleman, 19, of Highway 297A; and Johnny Charles Dozier, 25, of Highway 297A were each charged with felony grand theft, felony burglary of a vehicle and criminal mischief in connection with the incident.
Deputies were investigating a vehicle burglary at the Garden Inn & Suites on Pine Forest Avenue in Pensacola when they spotted a Pioneer car stereo, a Stinger portable rechargeable flashlight, a tool box, a Magellen GPS and other miscellaneous items on the floorboard of a 1990 Chevrolet Blazer belonging to the suspects. Deputies had observed the vehicle leaving the parking lot of a Best Western Inn on Detroit Boulevard where another vehicle had been burglarized.
The owner of the vehicle at the Best Western identified the items discovered as his property.
Whistleman and Dozier remain jailed on $16,500 bond each, while Morris is free under a pretrial release program.
Letter To The Editor: Thanks For The Help On Northview’s First 5K Run/Walk
October 11, 2010
Letter to the Editor -
I would like to thank everyone who came out to Northview’s first 5K run/walk. Through conversations and emails, I was surprised to learn that over 75% of the participants and volunteers had never been involved with a 5k before. The Chief Challenge has fired up many people to continue to walk and run in our community. As one of the wellness coordinators, this is great news. Making the time in your day to walk/run for 30 minutes a day will contribute to a healthy lifestyle. I’m sure the new walking trail at Bratt Park will be busy. This excites me for next year’s run/walk.
The community support was overwhelmingly generous with donations of time, money, and resources. Having the community support enables us to keep the cost down. I would like to thank the community and Northview High School. Foremost, I would like to thank the cross country parents for helping with pre-race planning and race day activities. Secondly, a variety of clubs, departments, and sports (Volleyball, FFA, Drum line, FBLA, Math Department, Spanish Club, Cheerleaders, Wellness Program, & NJROTC) from Northview were actively involved with volunteering on the course. A special thanks to the teachers that encouraged their student’s involvement.
Last but not least a big thank you to the many businesses and individuals that gave monitory donations or resources: Northescambia.com, Lee Veterinary Clinic, New Life Fellowship Assembly of God Church, Atmore Family Medicine, Escambia River Electric Cooperative, Mid Town Auto Parts, Audio Plus, Shaklee, Pepsi of Atmore, Dr. David Brannon, Escofab, Laurel Oak Apartment, United Bank, Winn Dixie, Alabama Wing House, Just 4 Pets, Wanda DeVaughan, Christine & Serena Franklin, Latasha Franklin, Pat Henderson, Betty Killiam, Tammie’s Cuttin’ Loose Salon, J. & D. Lawn Care, Just 4 Kids, Joanne Rausch, Leighton & Dusty Spicer, David & Patty Smith, William Stuckey, RVM of Alabama, Petty Funeral Home, and Andy & Linda Gott.
See you next year-
Natalie Nall