Two ‘New’ Grocery Chains Offer Local Shoppers A Choice
December 16, 2012
Grocery shoppers have two new choices in the local market with the opening of The Fresh Market and the rebranding of local Food World stores as Belle Foods.
The Fresh Market opened Wednesday at 1650 Airport Boulevard in the former Kmart location at Airport and Ninth Avenue. The company bills itself as a neighborhood market that has built a reputation as a food destination store.
With the opening of the Pensacola store, the specialty grocer now operates 129 stores in the Southeast, Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and West Coast, with plans for continued expansion across the country.
The Food World in Atmore, four Food World stores in Pensacola and the Piggly Wiggly in Brewton are among 57 stores undergoing the name change to Belle Foods within the next year. A ll of the stores are owned by Southern Family Markets of Birmingham, now renamed Belle Foods, LLC.
With the slogan “Refreshing Simple”, the company plans to develop the brand, focusing on customer service, simplicity and savings.
Pictured top: The Food World in Atmore, rebranded last week as a Belle Foods store. Pictured inset: The Fresh Market layout. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Driver Destroys Portion Of High School’s Fence
December 16, 2012
A driver lost control and destroyed a portion of a chain link fence at Northview High School Saturday evening.
The Ford F250 was eastbound on Highway 4 when the driver lost control, left the roadway and struck a highway sign before hitting the fence and Northview’s “FFA Drive” sign. The elderly driver was not injured.
Volunteers worked Saturday night to make temporary repairs to the fence to keep the school FFA’s cattle contained.
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Wreaths Across America
December 16, 2012
More than 2,000 wreaths were placed on graves at Barrancas National Cemetery on NAS Pensacola on Satuday.
The wreaths were placed as part of the national even “Wreaths Across America”, a tradition that began 20 years ago at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington. Northview High School students Alison Bardin and Ashton Gibbs had the honor of singing during the event.
Pictured: A wreath was placed at every grave at Barrancas National Cemetery Saturday as part of the “Wreaths Across America” event. Photo courtesy WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Gates, Fountain To Wed
December 16, 2012
Chad and Alison Fournier of Atmore proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Jordan Alexandria Gates, to Lee Brandon Fountain, also of Atmore.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Billy and Linda Gates of Atmore and Roger and Debbie Boutwell, also of Atmore.
The prospective groom is the son of Dudley and Sheila Fountain of Atmore. He is the grandson of Myrtle Ellison and the late Earl Ellison of Clanton, Ala., and Vivian Fountain and the late Robert Fountain of Atmore.
Miss Gates is a 2008 Honors graduate of Escambia County High School and is currently enrolled as a full time student at the University of South Alabama pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy with a concentration in either Pediatrics or Athletics.
Mr. Fountain is a 2003 graduate of Escambia County High School and a 2007 graduate of Troy University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He hopes to pursue his Masters Degree in Criminal Justice in the Fall of 2013. He is presently employed with the Poarch Creek Indian Tribal Police Department as a Law Enforcement Officer.
The couple will exchange vows November 2, 2013 in Atmore.
The couple will reside in Daphne, Ala., until Miss Gates completes her education.
Pen Air FCU Contributes Toys to Toys for Tots to Help 7,500 Children
December 16, 2012
Pen Air Federal Credit Union teamed up with the U.S. Marine Corps and Department of Defense to provide toys to underprivileged children in the community for the holidays. Each Pen Air FCU branch served as a drop-off location for donations, accumulating toys and other donations to help make the holidays of 7,500 children a little bit brighter.
A team of local Marines collected the toys from the Pen Air FCU branch aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola recently. The toys, for children of all ages, will be taken to a warehouse to be separated by intended age group and gender. From there, they will be distributed in the community before Christmas.
“There has been a significant increase of families who applied to receive toys this year,” said Lt. Matt Nole of the Marine Corps who assisted in picking up the toys from Pen Air FCU. “Thankfully, the donations have also grown to meet these needs.”
Pictured: Pen Air FCU employees and Lt. Matt Nole pose with some of the toys donated to Toys for Tots through Pen Air branches. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pen Air FCU President and CEO, Stewart Ramsey, said, “I am filled with pride over the donations collected from our members and employees. I hope these toys will make this a very merry Christmas to many local families.”
Glenn Eddie Milstead
December 16, 2012
Glenn Eddie Milstead was born on April 9, 1950, in Pensacola. He served in the US Army from 1972 until 1975 as a salvage diver. He attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Theology. He was instrumental in establishing Dogwood Park Baptist Church where he served as pastor for over 25 years.
His Lord Jesus Christ and his family were dearest to his heart. He was an avid outdoors man who loved hunting and enjoyed God’s creation.
He is proceeded in death by his brother, Johnathon.
He is survived by his parents, Blue and June Milstead, siblings and his wife of 44 years, Sharon, and their children Jennifer Milstead Colvin, (Rodney Colvin), Emily Milstead Coggins, (Kevin Coggins), Natalie Milstead, Jason Milstead, Justin Milstead (Julia Milstead), Vanessa Milstead, Stanley Milstead and James Milstead. He was the proud grandfather of 10 grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Monday, December 17th at 5:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel North. Services will be on Tuesday, December 18th at Dogwood Park Baptist Church. Burial service will follow at Pine Barren Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jim Tennyson, Harvey Malone, James Earl Hall, Angus Brewton, Craig Smith and Vince Milstead. Honorary Pallbearers are AJ Hudson, Benny Hassebrock and Jimmy Rutherford.
In lieu of flowers we ask that you make a donation to the building fund at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Ann Arnold
December 16, 2012
Ann Arnold, 74, of Cantonment,passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Ann and her husband, John H. Arnold ran Johnny’s Tune-Up on L Street for 45 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold Frank Lawrence and Jennie L. Adams Lawrence.
She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, John H. Arnold; sons, Johnny R. Arnold and wife Lisa, James Edward Arnold and wife Anjelica; granddaughter, Elizabeth Arnold; grandson, Gio Dinitto; sister, Philamena Waite and husband Norman; nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Escambia County Animal Shelter, 200 Fairfield Drive, Pensacola, FL 32501 in Ann’s memory.
Visitation will be held Monday, December 17, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. with a memorial service at 4 p.m. with Reverend Bill Flannigan officiating.
Margaret Kelley Ellis
December 16, 2012
Margaret Kelley Ellis, 88, of Milton, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012.
She was born on April 25, 1924, in Century to the late Jodie R. and Jessie Mae Newton Kelley and resided in the local area her entire life. Mrs. Ellis will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who enjoyed taking care of her family. Quilting was a special hobby and she leaves a collection of quilts for her family to enjoy; however, Mrs. Ellis also enjoyed gardening, canning, fishing and camping.
She was preceded in death is her husband of 54 years, Charlie Ellis.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, Joseph “Max” Ellis and his wife, Pam; four grandsons; nine great-grandchildren and a sister, Elizabeth Hicks and her husband, J. D.
The family will receive friends at 10:00 am Monday, December 17, 2012, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home until services begin at 11 a.m.
Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
One Injured In Highway 29, Highway 97 Crash
December 15, 2012
One person was injured in a two vehicle crash Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino.
A Toyota car and a Ford F150 pickup collided in the intersection about 12:25 p.m. The F-150 came to rest on Highway 29, while the car continued into a nearby field. The driver of a the car was transported to a Pensacola hospital by ambulance.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the crash.
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No Injuries In Early Morning Crash Near Walnut Hill
December 15, 2012
There were no injuries in a single vehicle crash near Walnut Hill early Saturday morning.
The driver of a car was eastbound on Highway 99A about 2:30 a.m. when he failed to stop at a stop sign, crossed over North Highway 99, went airborne into a ditch a struck a power pole. The driver and his passenger refused medical treatment at the scene.
The accident was investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol. Atmore Ambulance, the Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the wreck.
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