County Set To Contribute $40K To Century Chamber Of Commerce
October 14, 2013
The Escambia County Commission is set to contribute financially to the operation of the Century Area Chamber of Commerce.
The commission will vote Thursday on a $40,000 contribution to the Century Chamber for the retention and expansion of existing industries and recruitment of new businesses to the area. The allowance will be payable monthly.
The county will make the contribution from the county’s economic development fund for the 2013-14 fiscal year.
Escambia County already contributes to the operation of the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce. Escambia County has not contributed to the operation of the Century Chamber in several years. Escambia County did contribute funds years ago to the Century Chamber. They first received $50,000 to purchase their current office location, then another $50,000 to renovate the building, and finally $50,000 for furnishings and to pave the parking lot.
Century Purchases First Natural Gas Powered Truck
October 14, 2013
The Town of Century has purchased a new natural gas powered truck that will be used as a work vehicle and rolling billboard at the same time.
The truck will be wrapped in an advertisement for the town’s natural gas services.
The truck, on a state contract price purchase, was $34,999 from Pete Moore Chevrolet in Pensacola. The cost included $9,300 to convert the vehicle to natural gas. A Natural Gas Fuel Fleet Vehicle Rebate program, beginning January 1 through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is valued at half of the cost of the conversion ($4,650).
The cost of the ad wrap from Pensacola Sign and Graphics was $1,728.
The gas department will “sell” one of their existing trucks to the Century Water Department for $12,900, which was already in the water department’s budget for a truck.
No Serious Injuries When Driver Flips Jeep On Dirt Road
October 14, 2013
There were no series injuries in a single vehicle rollover accident Sunday afternoon in Cantonment.
The accident happened about 5:30 on River Annex Road between Wild Turkey Road and Muscogee Road. The driver of a Jeep apparently lost control on the dirt road and overturned. The four occupants of the Jeep reportedly refused transport to the hospital.
The accident was investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further details were not released.
The Cantonment and Beulah stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded to the crash.
Pictured: A single vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on Jacks Branch Road near Cantonment. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Dry Start To Week, Rain Possible Wednesday
October 14, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
- Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning.
- Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
- Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
- Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
- Sunday: A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Photos: A Firefighter’s Wedding
October 14, 2013
Two members of the Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue — Lt. Drew Manning and Julia Cleckley — were united in marriage Saturday. Their wedding was held at the Molino Fire Station.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Photos by Meagan Kennedy and Kristi Smith for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Register Now: Northview Homecoming Parade Is Friday
October 14, 2013
The fifth annual Northview High School Homecoming Parade is this Friday, and it’s not too late to register entries.
The parade will line up at noon and travel from Bratt Elementary School to Northview High. Entries are being accepted now; there is no cost to enter. For a printable entry form, click here. Entries are due by Wednesday, October 16.
Contact Perry Byars at (850) 327-6681 ext. 248 for more information.
The Northview Chief’s homecoming game will kickoff at 7 p.m. on October 18 against Freeport.
Pictured: A float in the 2012 Northview High Homecoming Parade in Bratt. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Clinton “Norman” Peters
October 14, 2013
Norman was a lifelong resident of Pensacola and retired from Byrd Construction in 2005. He was a member of Myrtle Grove Baptist Church, Rotary Club of Cantonment and Myrtle Grove Masonic Lodge # 352 F & AM.
Preceding Mr. Peters in death are his father, Clinton Cecil Peters, mother, Nell Deloris McNair, and brother, Frederick Wayne Jeffries.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Treba Kay (Blue) Peters; sons, Norman Douglas Peters (Cheryl) and Robert Wayne Peters (Jennifer); sisters, Paulette Deloris Joffrion (Donald), Vickie Jeffries and Cindy Jeffries-Sherman; seven grandchildren, Kristen, Corey, Brittainy, Ashley, Jordan, Garrett and Alexys; and three great grandchildren.
A service of remembrance will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, October 17, 2013, at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.
The family wishes to express their heart felt thank you to Covenant Hospice and especially to Britta and Jan.
In lieu of flowers, the family request a memorial contribution be made to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at www.michaeljfox.org/get-involved/donation.
Carolyn Elaine Hawkins Watts
October 14, 2013
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth Hawkins.
She was the loving wife of Raymond “Randy” Watts of Cantonment for 26 years.
Carolyn was an employee of the Navy Exchange and retired April 2001 after 31 years. She was a faithful member of Olive Baptist Church and a wonderful godly woman, who loved God’s Word and was full of grace and truth.
She is survived by her three children and two stepchildren, Teresa Biery and husband Dale of Fort Worth, TX; Michael Hawkins and wife Jane of Greenville, SC; Ramona McConnell and husband Clay of Yazoo City, MS; Robin DeCoux and husband Billy Melbourne, FL; and Driene Johnson and husband Keith of Bay Minette; 12 grandchildren, Samantha, Lindsey, Candin, Matthew, Lauren, Austin, Makenzie, Lakken, Justin, Ryan, Courtney, Jacob and two great-grandchildren, Toby and Jolee.
Carolyn was one of eight children, Gladys Sanders, Helon Hawke, Dan Godwin, Cleve Godwin, Faye Dunn, Dorothy Carter, Dewey Godwin and is preceded in death by Gladys and Faye.
In lieu of flowers, please give donations to the wonderful caretakers of Carolyn, Emerald Coast Hospice of Pensacola. A special thank you to our caretakers, Shari, Sharon Elaine and Kathryn.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, with funeral services to follow at 1:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Michael Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Hwy 29S, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Mary Catherine Brown
October 14, 2013
Mary Catherine Brown, 69 of Century, passed away Sunday, October, 13, 2013. She was employed by Arvin Automotive. She was born on December 26, 1943, in Greenwood, Indiana to the late Earnest and Edna Akers Forward.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Robert J. Brown.
Survivors include two daughters, Kimberly (Timothy) Norton of Century and Renee Brown of Indianapolis, Indiana; two brothers, Ralph Forward of Daytona and Jim Forward of Trafalgar, Indiana; two sisters, Sue Taylor of Trafalgar, Indiana and Marsha Williams of Greenwood, Indiana; three grandchildren, Kyle Lamphire, Gentry Scutchfield, and Jared English.
Services will be Thursday, October 17, 2013, at 10 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jonathan McCullough officiating.
Interment will follow in Presley Cemetery in Lottie, Ala.
Family will receive friends Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.
Great Escambia Relay For Life Kickoff Meeting To Be Held Tuesday
October 14, 2013
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater Escambia will get underway Tuesday night. A kickoff event will be held at 6 p.m. at the Heritage Baptist Church off Highway 297A.
As participants gather this year to register teams and launch fundraising efforts, they’ll be helping the American Cancer Society redouble its efforts to make this cancer’s last century – not just for members of Escambia County, but around the world.
As the world’s largest grassroots fundraising program, the Relay For Life movement mobilizes friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools, service organizations and faith-based groups in communities throughout the country, to celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and provide everyone an opportunity to fight back against the disease.
For more information, call the American Cancer Society at (850) 475-0850 or visit relayforlife.org.
The Relay for Life of Greater Escambia will be held April 25, 2014, at Tate High School.
Pictured: Last year’s Relay for Life of Greater Escambia at Tate High School. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
