Highway 164 Residents Lose Power For Hours Following Wreck
September 16, 2014
Residents in the area of Highway 164 and Green Village Road near Walnut Hill were without power for over three hours Monday evening following a single vehicle accident. The driver of a pickup truck reportedly left the roadway and struck the pole before continuing a short distance. The collision splintered the pole and downed power lines. The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. There were no injuries reported. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Walnut Hill Town Hall Meeting Explores Use Of LOST Dollars In Escambia
September 16, 2014
The first in a series of Local Option Sales Tax public meetings was held Monday night in Walnut Hill with Escambia County Commissioner Steven Barry and a host of county officials.
The county is holding the meetings over the next several weeks to inform residents more about what LOST dollars have done over the last several years — from paving dirt roads, to building libraries and community centers, to public safety improvements, drainage improvements and the purchase of emergency vehicles and more.
LOST is a revenue source that places an additional one percent sales tax on most retail purchases in Escambia County that residents and tourists alike contribute to through the purchases of goods and services. It was first approved by voters in 1992, then again in 1997 and 2006, with the current round expiring in 2017.
Voters will be asked on the November ballot to continue the tax beyond 2017.
LOST is a revenue source that places an additional one percent sales tax on most retail purchases in Escambia County that residents and tourists alike contribute to through the purchases of goods and services. Tourists alone support 35 percent of LOST proceeds.
Upcoming meetings to explain what LOST has done and solicit input from residents regarding t he Local Option Sales Tax will be held:
- Monday, September 22, 6 p.m. at Ferry Pass Middle School, 8355 Yancy Lane
- Tuesday, September 30, 5:30 p.m. at Lexington Terrace, 700 South Old Corry Field Road
- Thursday, October 2, 5:30 p.m. at Charity Chapel, 5820 Montgomery Avenue
- Monday, October 6, 5:30 p.m., Ransom Middle School, 1000 West Kingfield Road
- Tuesday, October 14, 5:30 p.m. at Brownsville Community Center, 3100 West DeSoto Street
- Monday, October 20, 5:30 p.m., Hillcrest Baptist Church, 800 Nine Mile Road
- Thursday, October 23, 5:30 p.m., Jim Bailey Middle School, 4110 Bauer Road
- Tuesday, October 28, 6 p.m., Pensacola Beach, Pensacola Beach Community Church, 918 Panferio Drive.
Pictured top: Escambia County District 5 Commissioner Steven Barry explains the use of LOST dollars on road projects as Director of Public Works Joy Blackmon listens. Pictured inset: A presentation on LOST was given during a public meeting Monday evening at the Walnut Hill Community Center. Pictured inset: Residents listen to the presentation. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
CareerSource Escarosa Offers Skill Assessment Testing
September 16, 2014
CareerSource Escarosa will offer Skill Assessment Tests to Escambia County residents as part of the Escarosa Community Occupational Talent Search (E-COTS), a targeted workforce development initiative.
Results obtained from the skill assessments will help to identify and assess local resident’s skill levels, educational obtainments, employability within current demand occupations, and identify future workforce needs.
A series of assessment tests will be offered at community organizations throughout Escambia County beginning October 2. All Escambia County, FL, residents who are seeking employment, looking to further their career, or enhance their skills and education, are urged to participate in this free program.
E-COTS participants will have access to a variety of no-cost programs and services offered through CareerSource Escarosa which include; educational workshops, career training and guidance, tuition assistance, skill enhancement sessions, and more.
Testing sessions are available at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the following locations:
October 2: Wedgewood Community Center – 111 Berkley Drive, Pensacola
October 9: Woodland Heights Resource Center – 6505 Wagner Road, Pensacola
October 16: Brownsville Community Center – 3100 W. DeSoto Street, Pensacola
October 23: Lexington Community Center – 700 S. Old Corry Field Road, Pensacola
October 30: Carver Community Center – 7040 Jefferson Avenue, Century
A basic skill assessment is required for program participation. To register, call (850) 607-8750 or visit careersourceescarosa.com/ECOTS.
Volleyball: Northview Beats W.S. Neal (With Gallery)
September 16, 2014
The Northview Chiefs beat W.S. Neal of East Brewton, AL, Monday afternoon in Bratt in both varsity and junior varsity volleyball action.
Northview over W.S. Neal
JV 25-13, 25-20
Northview over W.S. Neal
Varsity 25-15, 6-25, 23-25, 25-15, 15-12.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The Lady Chiefs will be back in action Thursday as they host Central. JV plays at 4:30; varsity to follow at about 5:30.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Bethany Reynolds, click to enlarge.
More Rain Possible Today, Sunny And Dry Skies To Return
September 16, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tuesday A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Tuesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Wednesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Wednesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Thursday Sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.
- Thursday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
- Friday Sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
- Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
- Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
- Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
- Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
- Sunday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
- Monday A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Pictured top: A distant thunderstorm as seen from South Highway 99 in Oak Grove late Monday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Tate Grad Lorzeno Long Leads Wofford College To Big Win
September 16, 2014
2013 Tate High School graduate Lorenzo Long led Wofford College Terriers to a 42-27 win over North Greenville Saturday in Spartanburg, S.C.
Long had 138 yards on 15 carries for the 1-1 Terriers and three touchdowns.
Long scored with 3:23 in the third on a four-yard touchdown run. After North Greenville went three and out and punted. With the ball back, Wofford used a 46-yard run by Lorenzo Long to move downfield. Long ended the drive with a one-yard run for a 35-20 lead with 12:33 left in the game.
After one first down from North Greenville, Wofford regained the ball and Long recorded his third touchdown of the day on a on a four-yard run for a 42-20 lead with 9:43 left on the clock.
Diane “Grammie” Wilson
September 16, 2014
Diane “Grammie” Wilson of Cantonment, age 74, went home to her Lord and Savior on September 15, 2014.
She is survived by her cherished children, Jeff (Enid) Murphy, Cindy Stokes, Jennifer (David) Middleton, Melissa (Michael) Johnson, Cary Wilson, and Lisa Ford; her eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters; and two brothers.
She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Cecil and her sister, Joan.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 18, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Faith Chapel North.
Funeral services will be Friday, September 19 at 12:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2385 Hwy 297A, in Cantonment.
Interment will follow at Pensacola Memorial Garden Cemetery.
Special thanks to the staff at Specialty Center of Pensacola for their dedication and service.
Arrangements are entrusted to Faith Chapel Funeral Home.
Gladys Chavers House
September 16, 2014
Gladys Chavers House, 82, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014. She was born in Escambia County, AL and grew up near Huxford, with brothers, Earl and Benson and sister, Juanita. On September 30, 1950, she married Gordon L. House of Uriah, AL and they spent 57 years together until his passing in 2007. They were married in Pascagoula, MS and moved to Pensacola, FL where she became a homemaker and mother.
They lived for 40 years in a home they built on Stumpfield Road. She and Dad were active members in the Christian and Missionary Alliance church, Burgess Road Baptist Church and Smyrna Baptist Church in Pensacola. When Dad retired, they built another home in Molino and moved their membership to Highland Baptist Church. She was the mother of two children, Tony and Connie; two grandchildren, Jesse House and Lauren (Kyle) House Davidson; and one great-granddaughter, Hayleigh Davidson.
Mother was a Christian woman that loved God and enjoyed singing. Mom loved being among family and friends, always dressing nicely and keeping everything clean was important to her.
A respected and loved lady among friends, family and community here on earth, she is now rejoicing in Heaven with Dad, Sherry, sister, brothers, parents, family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Brian Calhoun officiating.
Burial will follow in Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Uriah.
Family will receive friends Thursday, September 18, 2014, one hour prior to services.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Floyd Geary Gates
September 16, 2014
Mr. Floyd Geary Gates, 66, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2014, in Pensacola.
Mr. Gates was a native of Atmore and lifelong resident of Century.
Survivors include his wife, Shelia Seals Gates; one son, Geary (Glenda) Gates; one daughter, Sharon B. (Salvador) Perez; two brothers, Robert L. Gates and Bobby R. Gates; two sisters, Wiloneese Coleman and Bonnie Williams; two grandchildren, Caleb Kyle Enfinger and Makayla D. Cuenca; and two lifelong friends, Daniel Capers and Don Conway.
Funeral services will be Sunday, September 28, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Ronald Hall and Rev. Paul Enfinger officiating.
Burial will follow at the Antioch Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Saturday, September 27, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Bernice Bell Stringer
September 16, 2014
Bernice Bell Stringer was born December 28, 1931, in Deer Range, Alabama. She finished her journey Monday, September 15, 2014.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Luke Stringer; and daughters, Janice Stringer and Diane Stringer.
Mrs. Stringer is survived by her children, Earl (Denise) Stringer, Jimmy Stringer, Joyce (Clyde) Hughes, Johnny (Kathy) Stringer; 15 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild.
She was an elderly care giver for 20 years. Her faith in God made her the dear lady she was.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Bobby Porter officiating.
Burial to follow in Eastern Gate Cemetery.