Salvation Army Accepting Applications For Christmas Assistance
September 18, 2013
The Salvation Army is currently accepting applications for Christmas assistance in Escambia County.
The applications will be accepted at the Salvation Army office at 1501 North Q Street in Pensacola. Several items are need to apply, including a photo identification or driver’s license for all persons 18 and older, birth certificates for those under 17, social security cards, proof of income and more. For a complete checklist, click here.
Applications will be accepted September 16-20 and September 23-27 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. There will be a special registration period available for working parents only on Monday, September 23 from 5-7 p.m.
The Christmas toys will be distributed December 18-19 at the Salvation Army office.
Sneak Peek: Color Scheme Inside The New Ernest Ward Middle
September 18, 2013
There’s not even a foundation in place for the new Ernest Ward Middle School in Walnut Hill, but we have a sneak peek at the color scheme for the new school. The interior of the school will feature a variety of earth tone colors, the school colors of blue and gold. The building will have a light-colored aluminum roof.
The color scheme has been approved by a school staff committee, and the School Advisory Council signed off on the colors during a meeting Tuesday morning.
Pictured top: The cafeteria design and color scheme for the new Ernest Ward Middle School. Pictured below: The color scheme of a standard classroom. Pictured bottom: the complete color scheme for the new Ernest Ward Middle School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Army Pvt. Seth A. Long Gradutes From Basic Combat Training
September 18, 2013
Army Pvt. Seth A. Long has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
Long is the son of Amy Forcheaux and stepson of James Clemmons, both of Arthur Brown Road, Walnut Hill.
He is a 2013 graduate of Northview High School.
Free Wi-Fi Now Offered At North Escambia Community Centers
September 18, 2013
Three community centers in the North Escambia area now offering free wireless internet access.
The Wi-Fi access is available for use by those renting the Byrneville, Davisville and Walnut Hill community center for parties, reunions or other events. A password to access the wireless internet is available at the time the rental contract is signed.
“We hope the free Wi-Fi will encourage more use of the community centers, especially for meetings where the internet access is needed,” District 5 Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry said.
The county is using a Verizon hotspot to provide the internet service at 3G or 4G speeds, depending on location. Free high speed Wi-Fi was already available at the Molino Community Center.
Edward “Eddie” Leon Glenn
September 18, 2013
Mr. Edward “Eddie” Leon Glenn Sr. 48, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013.
Mr. Glenn had lived most of his life in Century. He is preceded in death by his wife, Tammy Glenn; father, Joe Glenn; and grandparents, Nick and Susie Nelson and Adrian and Luvern Glenn.
Survivors include his fiance; Debra Holland of Atmore; one son, Chip Glenn of Atmore; two daughters, Heather Cagle of Walnut Hill and Cheyenne Glenn of Century; one brother, Nathan L. Glenn Jr., of Labelle, Fla.; one sister, Theresa Moye, of Flomaton; five grandchildren, Joseph Leon Glenn, Joln Calvin Glenn, Luke Phillip Cagle, Collin Gene Cagle, Tammy Ann Glenn and one on the way.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. James Baker and Rev. Bobby Carnley officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Century Approves Olive Baptist Gift Of Windows To Local Charity
September 18, 2013
The donation and installation of windows for Carver Community Center on Jefferson Avenue in Century is moving forward after go ahead from the Century Town Council.
The Ministry Village at Olive Baptist Church was set to install new insulated vinyl windows for the facility to replace wooden single-pane windows that have been in place since the 7,200 square foot building was constructed in 1945.
The building is owned by the non-profit Carver Community Center Association, Inc; the Town of Century has no ownership or interest in the building or the programs conducted there. The non-profit serves hundreds of children each year.
On September 6, the window replacement had received blessings of the Century Architectural Review Board– required because the building is within the Alger-Sullivan Historical District.
The Century Town Council was set to ratify that decision on September 9.. The council first questioned if installing fewer replacement windows than are currently in the building would “look right”. And the council questioned if Carver Director Marilyn Robinson had agreed to accept the window donation.
This past Monday night, September 16, the Century Town Council ratified the Architectural Review Board’s approval for the project after announcing that the Carver Community Center Association board of directors had voted unanimously to accept the gift.
The Ministry Village was originally set to provide and replace 18 windows at the Carver Community Center, but a contractor’s mistake will end up benefiting the center. The contractor for the new Pensacola Bay Baptist Health and Hope Clinic building in Pensacola ordered beige windows, but they arrived white. The Olive Ministry Village will purchase the 23 white windows at the contractor’s cost, saving about $200 per window.
Completely funded by donations, the non-profit Carver Community Center provides a safe place for children to go after school and during the summer as the center provides meals for 150 to 200 children daily. The center also offers tutoring services for children year round. The center was one of 12 causes in need highlighted by the Florida Department of Children and Families during their statewide “Operation Santa Cause” campaign last Christmas, leading to numerous donations of time and services.
This is not the first time the Ministry Village at Olive Baptist Church has reached out to the Carver Community Center. Earlier this year, Ministry Village volunteers joined several other agencies and non-profit groups in painting the interior of the building.
Pictured top: The Ministry Village at Olive Baptist will donate new windows for the aging Carver Community Center on Jefferson Avenue in Century. Pictured inset: Volunteers from several groups painted the interior of the building back in January. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Gas Prices Over $3 For 1,000th Day
September 18, 2013
The national average price of gasoline surpassed $3 per gallon for 1,000 consecutive day on Tuesday according to AAA. The current streak began on December 23, 2010. AAA forecasts the national average will remain above $3 per gallon for at least another thousand days barring a major economic recession.
“Paying less than $3 per gallon for gasoline may be automotive history for most Americans, like using 8-track tapes or going to a drive-in movie,” said Bob Darbelnet, President and CEO of AAA. “The reality is that expensive gas is here to stay, which is tough on millions of people who need a car to live their lives. While a few lucky drivers may occasionally pay less than $3.00 per gallon, the national average is likely to remain more costly into the future.”
Tuesday’s national average price was $3.52, while the average price in Escambia County was $3.34.
Pictured: Gas prices below $3, like at this Davisville station in 2010, are likely a thing of the past. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Mary Ethel McKinley
September 18, 2013
Mary Ethel McKinley, 81, of Atmore, passed away Monday September 16, 2013, in Atmore. She was a homemaker born in Walnut Hill on November 6, 1931, to the late Oscar and Myrtle Agerton Brown. She attended the First Assembly of God Church of Atmore.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Tralve R. McKinley; daughter, Barbara Sue McKinley; and sister, Estell Parker.
Survivors include one son, Steve McKinley; two daughters, Mary Ann Minchew and Debbie McKinley Smith; three brothers, Elbert Brown, Albert Brown and Freddie Brown; four sisters, Jessie Mae Smith, Carol Jackson, Pearl Johnson and Thelma Watkins; eight grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be Thursday September 19, 2013, at 9 a.m. in McCullough Cemetery with Rev. Don Davis officiating.
Interment will follow in McCullough Cemetery.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Holley Elected To Florida Tax Collector’s Board
September 18, 2013
Escambia County Tax Collector Janet Holley has been elected to serve on the Florida Tax Collectors Association’s (FTCA) Board of Directors as the District 1 Director for 2013-2014. She will represent Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, and Washington counties. Holley previously served as president for the association in 2005-2006.
Holley and her accounting department, headed by Chief Financial Officer Brenda Chestnutt, received recognition at the FTCA’s Fall Education Forum. The office earned a Certificate of Merit for achieving a clean audit for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. This is the second year in a row they received this honor.
Maxine T. Brown
September 18, 2013
Maxine T. Brown, 82, of Huxford, Ala., passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013, with her family by her side. She was born in Millry, Alabama on April 20, 1931, to the late George and Vernelle Britton Tew, her family later settled in the Huxford community. As a homemaker, Mrs. Brown enjoyed gardening, cooking and her involvement in First Baptist Church of Atmore, where she was a member.
Mrs. Brown in preceded in death by her son, Bobby Beech; daughter, Maudie Ridgeway; and brother, George Tew, Jr.
Survivors include her husband, Wilbur T. Brown; son, Mike Beech; daughter, Martha (Greg) Watts; son-in-law, Billie Ridgeway; five brothers, Prentice Tew, Ray Tew, Walter “T” Tew, Clatis Tew, and Delmer Tew; two sisters, Pearl Gant and Faye Hester; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kelly Brown and Rev. Arnold Hendrix officiating.
Interment was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John Murray Ikner, Britton Ikner, Ross Beech, Jon Michael Beech, Ben Odom, and Wedenall Middleton.
The family would like to sincerely thank the caregivers for their attentive and compassionate care.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc, is in charge of all arrangements.