Inez West Knowles
September 4, 2013
Mrs. Inez West Knowles, 81, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013, in Grand Bay, Alabama.
Mrs. Knowles was a native of Bratt and had resided in Irvington, AL for the past 46 years. Mrs. Knowles attended the Faith Baptist Church. Her parents, Lonnie & Zolina West and grandson, Travis Golemon precede her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Gene Knowles of Irvington; two sons, Glenn Mooney of Pensacola and Floyd Mooney of Bratt; one daughter, Betty Golemon of Irvington; one brother, Cary West of Atmore; ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Burial will follow at the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama
Ernest Ward, Northview Buses Delayed; EWMS Loses Phone Service
September 3, 2013
Due to severe weather, afternoon buses from Ernest Ward Middle and Northview High School were a little late this afternoon. The buses pulled away from Ernest Ward about 4:15 p.m.
Additionally, officials at Ernest Ward Middle School said the school has lost all telephone service due to lightning. They are unable to make or receive phone calls.
Century Public Hearing To Discuss New Playground For Showalter Park
September 3, 2013
The Town of Century will hold a public hearing next Monday to consider a recommendation from the Century Recreaton Advisory Committee to submit a grant application to renovate the existing playground area at Showalter Park.
The town is submitting two grant applications to the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program. FRDAP is a competitive program which provides grants to local governments for outdoor recreational projects. The grants are administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
A public hearing was previously held August 19 on a $125,000 grant application for a splash pad at the Anthony Pleasant Sportsplex.
The public hearing next Monday will be for a grant application for $50,000 to replace playground equipment at Showalter Park. The current equipment is in poor repair and is not designed for disabled users. If the grant is awarded for the playground equipment, no matching local funds will be required.
The public hearing will be held Monday, September 9 at 7:10 p.m. during a regular meeting of the Century Town Council. The hearing and the meeting are open to the public.
Grant applications are due September 30. The 2014-2015 FRDAP grants are contingent upon approval of an annual appropriation by the Florida Legislature.
Pictured top: A conceptual drawing showing a potential splash pad at the Anthony Pleasant Sportsplex in Century. Courtesy graphic for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
$3.7 Million Project Making Safety Improvements On Jacks Branch Road
September 3, 2013
A $3.7 million project will enhance the safety of Jacks Branch Road.
The Florida Department of Transportation is funding the design and construction of the safety enhancements as a “Local Agency Program” project. Escambia County has bid the project, awarded the construction contract to Roads, Inc., and the county will manage the construction.
The work includes widening the travel lanes to 11 feet and added four-foot paved shoulders, along with some minor draining improvements. Escambia County will fund and perform milling and crack relief concurrently with the planned construction.
The project will begin at Muscogee Road to the south and end at Barrineau Park Road to the north.
Pictured: The intersection of Jacks Branch Road and Schifko Road. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Iconic Silver Screen Theatre Closes After 30 Years
September 3, 2013
An iconic Escambia County business announced its closure on Monday.
“After the end of the day, The Sliver Screen Theatre will be closing the doors for good. This will be the last day to watch a movie at The Silver Screen. We thank all of you for everything over the last 30 years,” the movie theater posted on its Facebook page about noon. “We hope to see you one last time.”
Over the years, The Silver Screen in Pensacola operated as a normal movie theater, a 99-cent theater and often advertised dinner and a movie combos. And it was known at one time for regular showings of the 1975 cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”.
“So sad to hear,” Jimmy Henry said on Facebook. “So many memories from my childhood as well as memories with my children.”
Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Summer Of 2013 Was 4th Wettest Ever
September 3, 2013
According to the National Weather Service in Mobile, Pensacola recorded 34.41 inches of rain this summer (June 1 – August 31). This was 13.64 inches above the normal summer rainfall of 20.77 inches. This made the summer of 2013 the fourth wettest on record. The wettest summer ever recorded in Pensacola was just last year when 39.19 inches was recorded.
A volunteer observer for the National Weather Service in Gonzalez recorded 47.01 inches of rainfall June through August.
Mobile recorded 23.25 inches of rain this summer. This was 2.93 inches above the normal summer rainfall of 20.32. The wettest summer in Mobile was way back in 1900 when 35.70 was recorded.
Pictured: Flooding on July 11 at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Escambia 4-H To Hold Adult Volunteer Program Open House
September 3, 2013
There will be a 4-H volunteer recruitment open house session this Thursday for persons interested in the 4-H Youth Program in Escambia County.
Attendees will lean about requirements and guidelines, training opportunities, volunteer activities and the role of 4-H volunteers in the community. These 45 minute sessions will include a program overview, learning stations and projects exhibits; session times are 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Escambia County Extension Office at 3740 Stefani Road.
For information on the Escambia County 4-H Adult Volunteer Program or the open house, contact Escambia County Extension at (850) 475-5230.
Harold L. Oglesby
September 3, 2013
Harold L. Oglesby, 76 of Atmore, passed away Sunday, September 1,2013, at his residence. He was a retired building inspector for the City of Atmore. He was born in Pensacola on September 29, 1936, to the late Thomas and Eunice Gentry Oglesby.
Mr. Oglesby was a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Velvarae Dempsey Oglesby of Atmore; two sons, Kenneth (Ksenia) Oglesby of West Lafayette, IN, Thomas Oglesby of Marengo, IA; one daughter, Rebecca Oglesby of Atmore; two brothers, Thomas (Terri) Oglesby of Ashland City, TN and Don (Christine) Oglesby of Milton; and one sister, Helen (Robert) Spohn Pensacola.
Services will be Thursday, September 5, 2013, at 11 a.m. from Atmore Memorial Chapel with Minister Billy Randolph and Minister Brad Sullivan officiating.
Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Thursday, September 5, 2013, at Atmore Memorial Chapel from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Northwest Escambia Sweeps Baker
September 3, 2013
The Northwest Escambia Eagles swept Baker in their season opener on Saturday.
The NWE Freshmen defeated Baker 37-0. Kaden Dove, Liam Hatcher, Jackson Simmons and Zyonne Wesley all scored for the Freshman Eagles.
The NWE Sophomores defeated Baker 14-7. Kaden Odom scored one touchdown and extra point. Luke Bridges recovered a Baker fumble which resulted in Wright scoring a touchdown and Odom scoring the extra point.
The NWE Juniors beat Baker 40-7. Jaden Cunnigham ran in two touchdowns and one extra point. Jaheem Durant scored two touchdowns, running one back for more than 50 yards. Jayden Jackson also scored two touchdowns one a defensive touchdown after striping the ball from a Baker player. Michael Merchant scored one extra point.
The NWE Seniors beat Baker 44-0. Trent Kite scored two touchdowns, Seth Killam threw a long touchdown pass to Keeton Solmonson. Killam also returned an interception for a touchdown, Aunterio Minor ran in one touchdown and Cameron Cloud threw a touchdown pass to Tanner Deese.
Northwest Escambia’s Eagles will travel to Uriah this Saturday with games beginning at 2 p.m.
Levon Eugene Howell
September 3, 2013
Mr. Levon Eugene Howell 74, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013, in Century.
Mr. Howell was a native of Brewton and had resided in Flomaton for the past 52 years. Mr. Howell was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His parents, George and Vera Howell, seven brothers and sisters and one grandson, George Caleb Hallford, precede Mr. Howell in death.
Survivors include his wife, Melva L. Knowles Howell of Flomaton; one son, Paul Levon Howell ( Samantha Kay) of Flomaton; three daughters, JoAnne Chavers (Will), Sandra Howell Hallford (George) and Sharon K. Baggett (David) all of Flomaton; one brother, Randal Howell of Brewton; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday, September 3, 2013, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sis. Helen Stewart and Rev. David Baggett officiating.
Burial was held at the Lambeth-Boutwell Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ethan Howell, Jesse Baggett, Kevin Knowles, Tim Howell, Lance Howell and Rod Harper.
Honorary pallbearers were Ricky Howell, Wendell Carnley and Jr. Davis.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.