Downed Line Cuts Power For 300 Customers In Molino, Sparks Brush Fire
November 23, 2015
About 330 Gulf Power customers in the Molino area lost power Sunday night due to a downed power line on Highway 196 near Schifko Road.
The downed line sparked a roadside brush fire that was extinguished by the Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue.
Most of those that lost power — located along and near Chestnut and Chance roads — had their power restored by 10:20 p.m. The restoration for about 30 customers along Highway 196 took until about 11 p.m. as the downed line was repaired.
Pictured top: Firefighters extinguish a brush fire on Highway 196 in Molino Sunday night caused by a downed power line. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge. Pictured below.: This map from Gulf Power shows the area of a power outage Sunday night in Molino.
Barrineau Park 4-H Club Wins State Community Pride Grant
November 23, 2015
The Florida 4-H Foundation has awarded a statewide 4-H Community Pride Grant to the Barrineau Park 4-H Club. The grant focuses on youth exploring the needs of their community and encouraging them to improve the quality of life of those around them.
The Barrineau Park 4-H proposal addresses needs of hunger, mentorship, and agricultural education in our community. With funds given through the grant, the club will purchase a hog, and the supplies for its care, to be raised by an urban youth in conjunction with a 4-H youth seasoned in animal science projects. These youth will work together to monitor the health and nutrition of the hog through a 100 day project that ends with the GCA & NRYO Spring Livestock Show.
During the 100 days, the youth will hope to obtain a buyer, or group of buyers, that will sponsor the project’s final component, having the hog processed and the meat donated to local food distribution venues that serve those in need in the community. The meat will be given to families with a collection of other food items and recipes for preparing meals with their pork products. With these items will also be included information about local agriculture and the benefits of purchasing meat products that have been raised locally. The club hopes that the success of this project will allow for sponsorship of multiple hogs to be raised by mentoring teams for the livestock show in coming years.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Lawmakers Back Higher Penalities, Costs For ‘Terroristic Threats’
November 23, 2015
People found guilty of making “terroristic threats” will face greater charges and have to pay for the fire-rescue and law-enforcement response, as well as any costs if public transportation is used for an evacuation, under a bill (HB 257) that received support from the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee.
The proposal by Rep. Jimmie Smith, R-Inverness, would make it a felony for calling in a threat.
“Currently under Florida law, terroristic threats are only punishable as a criminal mischief or disturbing the peace,” Smith said. “However, as we have seen across the nation these threats of violence must be taken seriously and require a law-enforcement response.”
A similar measure (SB 436) by Sen. Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby, has yet to be scheduled for any of its three planned committee appearances.
by The News Service of Florida
Ernest Ward Middle Names Students Of The Month
November 23, 2015
Ernest Ward Middle School has named Students of the Month for November. They are (L-R) Katelyn Wilson, eighth grade; Danny Antrim, seventh grade; and Hannah Hassebrock, sixth grade. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FFA Boxed Fruit Sale Is Underway
November 23, 2015
The annual Northview High School FFA Fruit Sale is underway with delivery before Christmas.
The NHS FFA is selling citrus in attractive 2/5, 1/2 or 4/5 bushel boxes perfect for gift wrapping. The Florida citrus is from RiverBrite in Vero Beach.
Orders must be made by Monday, November 30. The pickup date is Wednesday, December 16.
For an order form click here. Order forms and payment can be returned to Northview by mail (the address is on the order form), or dropped off at the school office. Fruits available include red apples, grapefruit, navel oranges, tangelos and Hamlin oranges. Mixed trio half bushels are also available.
For more information, call (850) 327-6681, ext. 248.
Cold Night, Patchy Frost
November 23, 2015
After a freezing start to Monday, highs today will warm into the 50’s before dipping back into the 30’s tonight. Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Patchy frost after midnight. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Patchy frost before 7am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 62. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. East wind around 10 mph.
Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.
Elam Gary Powell
November 23, 2015
Mr. Elam Gary “Gator” Powell, 56, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015, in Perdido.
Mr. Powell was a native and former resident of Atmore, where he spent most of his life. He resided in Perdido for the past year. Mr. Powell attended the Healing Waters Church in Bay Minette.
Survivors include his two sons, Joshua Powell of Atmore and Jeremiah Powell of Perdido; two brothers, Donnie Powell of Mt. City, TN and Wendell “PeeWee” Powell of Atmore; one sister, Katie Presley of Atmore; and four grandchildren, Ethan Powell, Tabitha Powell, Jeremiah “ManMan” Powell and Luna.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Daniels and Rev. Thurl Pearson officiating.
Burial was at the Brook’s Cemetery in Lottie.
Pallbearers were Shawn McKinley, Dewayne McKinley, Gary Heathcock, Kenny Powell, Charlie Powell and Joe Odom.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Margaret Cofield
November 23, 2015
Mrs. Margaret Cofield, 83, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015, in Century.
Mrs. Cofield was a native of Brewton and a resident of Century most of her life. Mrs. Cofield was a retired employee of Monsanto with 30 years of service and she was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Millard Cofield; three brothers; and one sister.
She is survived by her two sons, Nickey S. Cofield of Atmore and Millard Lee Cofield of Kingsland, GA; one brother, Cecil Hodge of Jefferson, IN; one sister, Betty Flowers of Pensacola; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 22, 2015, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Steadman officiating.
Burial was at the Flomaton Cemetery.
Pallbearers were John Murphy, Mike Massey, Paul Dykes, Gary Knowles, Dewey Bondurant and Dan Rudd.
Honorary pallbearer was Jaden Beales.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Winnie Ruth Johnson Rice
November 23, 2015
Mrs. Winnie Ruth Johnson Rice, 82, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015, in Jay.
Mrs. Rice was a native of Jay, and a resident of Century for most of her life. Mrs. Rice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the Pine Barren Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Ruth Johnson; brother, Winford Allen Johnson; and daughter-in-law, Nelda Rice.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Rev. Charles Rice of Century; one son, Roy Charles Rice of Walnut Hill; four daughters, Melody Rice (Mark) Bondurant of Flomaton, Fay Rice (Butch) Fillingim of McDavid, Kay Rice (Chuck) Yetter of Molino and Ruth Arlene Rice (James) Crawford of Gallion, AL; one brother, Wayne Roy (Sue) Johnson of Century; two sisters, Wilhelmina Johnson Simmons of Jay, and Willodean Johnson Crary of Bluffsprings; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Barrow and Rev. Mike Harper officiating.
Burial will follow at the Pine Barren Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Carlos Koehn, Troy Merchant, Chad Chaudron, Chad Sims, Dale England and Joseph Merchant.
Honorary pallbearer will be Michael Peterson.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Linda Joiner Jordan
November 23, 2015
Linda Joiner Jordan, 72 of Bluff Springs, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015, due to complications of COPD. Linda was born and raised in Chumuckla. She was the ninth child of the late Willie and Gladys Joiner. She graduated from Chumuckla High School and worked for Southern Bell Telephone Company for 10 years. Linda was a faithful member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Bluff Springs.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Earl “Fred” Jordan; parents; brothers, George, Harold, Maxi and Joe; and sisters, Opal and Dula.
She is survived by her sons, Noah Dale (Jenny) Asberry and Earl Frank (Katherine) Jordan; granddaughter, Janelle Gamble; great-grandchildren, Jakob and Michelle; brothers, Jack (Kathy) and Otis (Marie); sister, Dottie (Wayne); and many nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank Summer, Tara, Shere and Pam of Covenant Hospice for their wonderful care.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2015, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. James Hughes officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Covenant Hospice or a charity of your choice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.