Local Groups To Be Honored With Power Of Service Awards
March 8, 2015
Two community service organizations with an influence in the North Escambia area will be honored during Gulf Power Company’s fourth annual Power of Service Awards on Tuesday.
The company started the Power of Service awards in 2012 as a way to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service and recognizes organizations that are dedicated to improving the lives of others.
The organizations being honored include the Health and Hope Clinic and the Town of Century for a its GED Scholarship Fund.
The recipients will receive an award as well as a grant from Gulf Power at the ceremony.
“When selecting Power of Service recipients we look for organizations that may fly under the radar screen and aren’t as well known as many others in the community,” said Gulf Power President and CEO Stan Connally. “The recipients this year provide services that are specifically tailored to the needs of our communities, and we want to not only recognize and celebrate this, but help them further enhance their programs.”
2015 Power of Service Award recipients include:
Town of Century/GED Scholarship Fund
Thirty-five percent of Century residents do not have their high school diploma or equivalent education. Because of this, Mayor Freddie W. McCall is working to raise funds for a GED Scholarship Fund. Mayor McCall’s goal is to increase the number of Century residents who have a high school equivalent education to ensure its residents are prepared to be an active part of the workforce.
The fund was established through a generous donation from Quint Studer in recognition of Buck Showalter’s successful baseball career and his early upbringing in Century.
Health and Hope Clinic
Health and Hope Clinic was established by the Pensacola Bay Baptist Association to help meet the needs of the uninsured and medically underserved in Escambia County.
With two locations serving Pensacola and Century, Health and Hope Clinic is an entirely volunteer- and donor-driven clinic and relies on the generosity of contributors and volunteers to accomplish their mission of “providing health and hope to the hurting.” The clinic has been one of the only health care providers available to the community since the Century location opened in 2011. With the Pensacola clinic opening in 2003, the two locations have provided more than $15 million in healthcare services and 18,000 patient/provider visits.
Health and Hope Clinic offers a wide variety of services to those in need, including primary medical care, dental services, preventative care, specialty care, prescription assistance, full laboratory services and more.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
This Week: Fly Along With LifeFlight Over North Escambia
March 8, 2015
Our NorthEscambia.com photographers had the opportunity to fly along with the LifeFlight medical helicopter Saturday. Coming up this week, we’ll share our pictures and show you Walnut Hill and Bratt from the air like most people have never seen, plus we’ll take a look at the helicopter itself.
Pictured top: The new Ernest Ward Middle School in Walnut Hill as seen from LifeFlight Saturday morning. Pictured below: LifeFlight lands on a practice field at Northview. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Supervisor Of Elections Offers College Scholarship Opportunity
March 8, 2015
Ecambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford is reminding students that the deadline is approaching to apply for the 2015 Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections (FSASE) college scholarship. Three $1,200 scholarships will be awarded this summer by FSASE for the 2015 school year.
The scholarship is available to juniors or seniors attending an accredited Florida university or college, with a major in: political science, public or business administration, or journalism/mass communications. Among the requirements, students must have maintained a “C” average or above the previous year, demonstrate financial need and be registered to vote.
Copies of the application and full eligibility requirements may be downloaded from the Supervisor of Elections website at EscambiaVotes.com or may be picked up at the Elections Office, 213 Palafox Place, Second Floor. Completed applications must reach the Supervisor’s office by close of business on March 16.
Stafford will forward one application with a written recommendation to the FSASE Scholarship Committee, which will review the submissions from all 67 Florida counties. The scholarships will be awarded by the Association and the winner will be announced at the 2015 FSASE Summer Conference in June.
Students from Escambia County were scholarship winners in 2006, 2009 and 2010.
United Way Offers Two Free Income Tax Filing Programs
March 8, 2015
The United Way of Escambia County is offering free tax help to anyone living in Escambia or Santa Rosa counties with a household income of $60,000 or less.
Online: File your taxes anywhere, anytime at www.myfreetaxes.com. If you have questions, just call the MyFreeTaxes Helpline at 1-855-698-9435, Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. CST for assistance.
In-person: Go to a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site and have an IRS certified volunteer prepare your taxes one-on-one. Dial 2-1-1 or visit www.unitedwayescambia.org/taxhelp for locations and hours of operation.
Photos: Blue Jacket Jamboree
March 8, 2015
The annual Blue Jacket Jamboree was held Saturday at Northview High School with arts and crafts, kids’ activities, food, a car show and more. All proceeds from the event benefited the Northview High School FFA and FFA Scholarship Fund.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Sunny Sunday, Rain Possible Rest Of The Week
March 8, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Sunday Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
- Sunday Night A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
- Monday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Monday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Tuesday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
- Tuesday Night A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 73. East wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 74.
- Thursday Night A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 62.
- Friday A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 70.
- Friday Night A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
- Saturday A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Northview To Hold Incoming Nine Grade Student Orientation
March 8, 2015
Northview High School will host an orientation for students and parents of any student who will be entering the 9th grade next year at Northview. The program will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 9, in the theater.
John Douglas Rabon
March 8, 2015
John Douglas Rabon 93 of Excel, passed away March 5, 2015, in Monroeville. He was born May 26, 1921, in De Ridder, LA to the late John Wesley and Della Rabon. Mr. Rabon helped his father in the turpintine business in Osaka, AL. He served with the 26th Bombardment Squadron as an Aerial Gunner during WWII and was honorably discharged from the United States Army-Air Force. He had worked at WABB Radio Station for over 20 years and retired in 1985. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Gloyce Rabon; and two grandchildren, Michael Rabon and Lee Rabon.
He is survived by his two sons, Joe Darryl (Edy) Rabon of Long Beach, CA and George Douglas (Vikki) Rabon of Gulf Shores; one daughter Devita R. (Daryl) Day of Excel; grandchildren, Kimberly Dean (Justin) Myers, Joe Darryl (Bridget) Rabon, Jr., Amy Rabon (Seth) Goldman, George Wesley Rabon, Christopher Randall Kinsey and Jon Michael Bell; great-grandchildren, Heaven Rabon, Madelaine Myers, Cohen Myers, Abby Rabon, Aiden Douglas Rabon, Jody Goldman, Kylie Goldman, William Flowers and Madelaine Gray Kinsey.
Graveside services will be held Monday, March 9, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery with military honors and Bro. Justin Myers officiating.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 9, 2015, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
George William Bridges
March 8, 2015
Mr. George William Bridges, 80, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2015, in Pensacola.
Mr. Bridges was a native of Leavenworth, Washington and a resident of Atmore for the past 40 years. His mother-in-law, Reva McGhee and brother, Gordon Morrison, precede him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Betty Joyce Bridges of Atmore; son, Robin Jay of Atmore; two daughters, Kelly (Jay) Milstid of Stockton and Patricia Cameron; grandchildren, Meghan Cameron, Ethan Powell, Skylyn Milstid and Chason and Ashley Jay and special friend, Annice and Don Atwell of Dothan.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 9, 2015, at 11 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. William Bubba Rolin officiating.
Burial will follow at New Home Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jay Kenny Milstid, Robin Jay, Chason Jay, Larry Jackson, Don Atwell and Matthew Luker.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC is in charge of all arrangements.
Daisy Marie Seals Porter
March 8, 2015
Daisy Marie Seals Porter entered into glory on March 4, 2015. She was born February 6, 1928, in Chumuckla.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Robert H. Porter, Jr. Together they served the congregation of Farm Hill Holiness Church in Cantonment for 43 years. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Viola Joiner Seals, four brothers and one sister and a very dear daughter in law, Brenda Porter.
She is survived by four sons and two daughters, Bobby (Earlene) Porter, Bert Porter, Ben (Donna) Porter; and Bernard Porter, Betty (Larry) Houck, and Bonnie (Ron) Carnley. Also left to cherish her memory are 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved dearly.
The family wishes to express a special “Thank You” to a special family friend, Mrs. Susie Conners, for her faithful service to the Porter family. A special thanks also to Mrs. Jean Sawyer, Dr. Sheldon Harigel and the staff at Atmore Community Hospital for their compassionate care of mom.
Funeral services were held at Farm Hill Holiness Church on Madrid Road in Cantonment on Saturday, March 7, 2015.
Services were conducted by Rev. Clyde Hughes and Rev. Ronald Hall.
Pallbearers were Craig Kast, Brian Porter, Caleb Taylor, Dayton Porter, Billy Stacey and Kelly Perry.
Honorary pallbearers are all members of the Farm Hill Holiness Church.
Burial services will follow at the Morgan Cemetery on Highway 29 in Molino.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North has been entrusted with arrangements.