How Much Do Those Christmas Lights Cost On Your Power Bill?
December 23, 2013
Have you ever wondered just how much it costs to light up your house and tree for the holidays? Probably less than you think, according to Gulf Power. The utility says it costs about $1.40 to run a string of 200 miniature holiday lights for about five hours a day for 30 days.
To save money, the company recommends the purchase of LED Christmas lights — the cost to power 200 LED bulbs five hours a day is only about 19 cents for a month. According to the Alliance to Save Energy, each LED bulb uses only about one-tenth of the energy used by traditional mini-lights. And, LED lights last a long time and don’t produce heat, which helps eliminate fire hazards.
Roger Earl Lewis
December 23, 2013
Roger Earl Lewis, 57, of Jay, passed away on December 19, 2013. Earl was born June 27, 1956, in Brewton, to Oliver and Bonnie (Petty) Lewis. He graduated from Jay High School in 1974 and from Pensacola Junior College in 1985 with a degree in Industrial Technology. On August 19, 1977 he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Dianne Shell Lewis in Jay. He was an instrument mechanic with International Paper for 27 years. Family was most important in his life. He spent his time passing on his passion for sports to his grandson, Braden. He loved being outdoors, hunting, and most of all loving his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Bonnie Lewis of Jay.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Dianne Shell Lewis; his children, Trent Lewis (Amelia Weekley) of Milton, Cassie Lewis Odahowski (Peter) of Orlando, his grandson Braden Lewis of Milton; his sisters Joan Eddy, Janice Lee (Bobby), Elizabeth Taylor; his brothers, James Lewis (Doris), and Ken Lewis (Gloria); his loving parents-in law, Huston and Gwendolyn Shell, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers will be his nephews, Chuck Taylor, Blake Lewis, Daniel Lewis, Austin Lewis, Robby Lee, and Jeremy Odom.
Honorary pallbearers will be his friends Dave Dunn, Jack Brooks, Dennis Medlock, and Scott Jeudevine.
Services were held at the Jay First Baptist Church, Monday, December 23. Reverend Chip Fox and Reverend Earle Greene officiated the service.
Burial was at Pine Level Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Jay First Baptist Building Fund or to the American Diabetes Association.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lois Estelle Chancery
December 23, 2013
Mrs. Lois Estelle Chancery, 70, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013, in Robertsdale.
Mrs. Chancery was a native of Mobile and a resident of Perdido for the past 52 years. Mrs. Chancery was a floral designer for 25 years in Atmore and she attended the Splinter Hill Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy B. Hastings; sister, Fay Braley; and brother, Howard Hastings, Sr.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert Chancery of Perdido; one daughter, Terri (Mike) Dawson of Perdido; one brother, Ronald Hastings of West Virginia; one sister, Glenda Hastings of Bay Minette; one grandson, Wesley Rabren of Perdido; three step-granddaughters, April Rabren of Virginia and Jessie Tyson and Amanda Wiles both of Auburn; four great-grandchildren, Aaron Tyson, Jacob Wiles, Alyssa & Aleigha Long; children she raised, Chasity Eady, Angie Amos, Abby Baggett and Crystal Hadley Stabler.
Funeral services will be held at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Angelo Thomley and Sister Thursa Long officiating.
Burial will follow at the Bryars-McGill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 24, 2013, from 9:30 am until service time at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Shawn Amos, Blaine Shiver, Marty Wilson, Richard Long, Michael Thomley and Mark Thomley.
Honorary pallbearer will be Josh Thomley.
Petty- Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Mark Taylor Chafin
December 23, 2013
Mack Taylor Chafin, 72 of Perdido, passed away Saturday December 21, 2013, at his residence. He was a truck driver, born in Perdido on August 31, 1941 to the late James Horace and Sally Elizabeth Coleman Chafin. He was a member of the Pine Grove Freewill Baptist church.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Shelia Diane Chafin.
Survivors include two sons, Glenn David Chafin of Perdido and Jeff (Melisa) Chafin of Spanish Fort; three sisters, Gwen Stewart, Melba Cenarich, and Patsy Presley all of Perdido; grandchildren, Sybil, Jasmin, Cheyenne, Riley, Kambri, Kyle, Austin and Lane; great-grandchildren, Braden, Kendon, Charleigh, Carter and Kaylie and numerous other family and friends.
Services will be Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at 11 a.m. from the Pine Grove Freewill Baptist church with Bro. Stoney Daw officiating.
Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at Pine grove Freewill Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is entrusted with all arrangements.
Does The Highway 29, Highway 97 Intersection Need A Red Light?
December 22, 2013
Does The Highway 29, Highway 97 Intersection Need A Red Light?
We’ve all seen the numerous NorthEscambia.com stories and photos of accidents, some very serious, at the Highway 29, Highway 97 intersection. And yes, we’ve read the comments on the story that invariably have those calling for a red light and those that think it’s a bad idea. Then there are the others that believe the intersection is poorly designed.
The Florida Department of Transportation and numerous other state and county officials have studied the intersection and have reach a conclusion.
Does The Highway 29, Highway 97 Intersection Need A Red Light? Find out the official answer in a story Monday morning on NorthEscambia.com.
Pictured: Fire responders remove a driver from their vehicle following a minor crash at the Highway 29, Highway 97 intersection in Molino earlier this year. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarg.
Lots More Rain Tonight
December 22, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers before noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 54. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 26. North wind around 5 mph.
- Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
- Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night Highway 29 Crash Claims One Life
December 22, 2013
A traffic crash Saturday night in McDavid claimed the life of a Pensacola man.
The accident happened about 8:30 p.m. on Highway 29 near Highway 164. The Florida Highway Patrol said 61-year old Kim Jon Lagamba of Pensacola was southbound on Highway 29 when he failed to negotiate a curve. His 1995 Nissan Frontier entered the median and traveled about 450 feet before reentering Highway 29. The vehicle rotate several times before it traveled onto the shoulder, hit a culvert, become airborne and struck a tree. The vehicle then came to rest in a culvert.
Lagamba was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced deceased on the scene; there were no passengers in the vehicle. Lagamba was not wearing a seat belt, according to the FHP.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The McDavid Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriffs Office also responded to the crash.
Pictured: First responders on the scene of a fatal traffic crash Saturday night on Highway 29 in McDavid. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Christmas Recycling Workshops for Kids Planned For Perdido Landfill
December 22, 2013
The Escambia County Department of Solid Waste is inviting local families to a fun, affordable day camp for kids this holiday season. During each daylong excursion at the Perdido Landfill, kids will participate in fun-filled activities designed to teach the importance of protecting the environment. Activities will include: tour of the landfill, Recycling 101, Household Chemical Waste 101, hands on recycling projects, holiday themed arts and crafts with recycled materials, games that focus on recycling& reuse and an eco-walk on the Perdido Riverwalk Nature Trail.
The daylong camps will take place on December 23 and January 2 from 9 a.m. until 3p.m. The camps are open to children ages five to 10. Each participant is asked to donate one pair of new or gently used shoes to the Soles4Souls charity.
Campers will need to bring clothes that are appropriate to play in and be worn outside, a brown bag lunch, snacks, a reusable water bottle and drinks. Please try to pack a zero waste lunch, which means reusable containers. One snack will be provided at beginning of the day.
The camps will be held at the Escambia County Landfill located at 13009 Beulah Road in Cantonment.
Beulahfest Announces Headliners
December 22, 2013
Beulahfest has announced their headliners for the annual two-day event in March — The Charlie Daniels Band and country star Rodney Atkins.
Rodney Atkins will perform on Friday, March 21, and The Charlies Daniels band will perform on Saturday, March 22.
The 28th Annual Beulahfest will have a new home this year. The event has been held for the past few years at the Escambia County Equestrian Center, but the March 21-22, 2014, festival will be held at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds.
Pictured top: Country star Randy Houser performs at the 2012 Beulahfest. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Woman Seriously Injured In Hwy 29 Crash With Molino Teen
December 22, 2013
A Brewton woman was seriously injured in a vehicle crash involving a Molino teen Saturday afternoon.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 16-year old Tyler J. Ray was eastbound on Molino Road about 4:05 p.m. when he pulled his 2006 Chevrolet Silverado away from a stop sign into the path of a Buick Lucerne that was northbound on Highway 29. The driver of the Buick, 71-year old Sarah B. Fraizer, swerved unsuccessfully to miss the pickup. Both vehicles came to rest on Molino Road following the collision.
Fraizer was transported to Baptist Hospital by ambulance in serious condition. Ray and his passengers — 15 year old Trace Oswald and 16-year old Josie Smith, both of Molino — were not injured in the crash.
Ray was cited by the FHP for no valid license, failure to provide insurance in a crash and violation of right of way at a stop intersection.