Today Is Deadline To Apply For $75K In IP Grants
January 11, 2016
Interntional Paper Pensacola Mill (IP) will award $75,000 in Foundation Grants in 2016, in honor of the mill’s 75th anniversary. The foundation normally awards $50,000 per year, but the amount was increased this year due to the anniversary.
The deadline for all 2016 grant applications is today, January 11.
Grants are awarded by the IP Foundation in Memphis which focuses on environmental education, literacy, employee involvement, and critical community needs. Applicants must be a registered 501c3 non-profit organization, school, or qualifying government entity to apply.
For more information about the Foundation and/or to apply online, interested applicants should visit www.ipgiving.com.
For more information on the grant process, contact Janice Cooper Holmes, communications manager, at 850-968-4203 or e-mail janice.holmes@ipaper.com.
Molino Man Charged With DUI After Sunday Night Crash
January 11, 2016
A Molino man was arrested following an alcohol related crash Sunday night on Highway 29 at Quintette Road.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 50-year old James Theodre Sasse of Molino was northbound on Highway 29. He told the FHP that he was cut off by a silver Nissan Sedan. Sasse swerved off Highway 29 and struck a fence about 7:50 p.m. The vehicle then traveled into a yard at the intersection, coming to a stop just short of the residence.
Sasse was booked into the Escambia County Jail charged with driving under the influence.
There were no injuries in the accident.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.
Weather Service: Be Careful With Space Heaters
January 11, 2016
With today’s cold weather and another freeze forecast for tonight, the National Weather Service offers the following tips to those using space heaters:
Space heater safety tip from the National Weather Service in Mobile. Courtesy image for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Traffic Delays: Highway 29 And Highway 4 In North Escambia
January 11, 2016
Drivers can expect delays this week on both Highway 29 and Highway 4 in the North Escambia area as follows:
Highway 29 – Northbound traffic will encounter lane restrictions each day through Friday beginning at Champion Drive and continuing north as crews begin construction of guardrail pads. Also, motorists can expect intermittent northbound lane closures to occur within the town of Century as workers continue construction activities on sidewalk repairs.
Highway 4- Lane closures can be expected on Highway 4 at the Escambia River Bridge from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday as crews perform routine maintenance.
All planned construction activities are weather dependent and may be re-scheduled in the event of inclement weather.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Century Won’t Take On Alabama Football; Reschedules Meeting
January 11, 2016
The Century Town Council won’t try to compete with the National Championship football game for attention.
The council normally meets the first and third Monday nights of each month, but the third Monday this month falls on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The council will traditionally reschedule that meeting for the second Monday night of January, but they decided more people are likely to watch the big game than attend a council meeting.
In yielding to Alabama and Clemson, the Century Town Council rescheduled their next regular council meeting for Tuesday, January 19 at 7 p.m.
The council does have a workshop meeting set for this week. At 5:30 p.m. Thursday, they will discuss the possible creation of a Community Redevelopment Agency.
Low 20’s Tonight
January 11, 2016
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22-25. Calm wind.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Light west wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: A chance of rain before noon, then a chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night: A slight chance of showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 50.
Nathan Lavoid Lowry
January 11, 2016
Mr. Nathan Lavoid Lowry, age 75, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016, in Atmore.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Petty Eastside Chapel.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until service time.
Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Velma Alice Martin Amos
January 11, 2016
Mrs. Velma Alice Martin Amos, 72, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2016, in Bay Minette.
Mrs. Amos was a native and lifelong resident of Atmore. Mrs. Amos was retired from Vanity Fair with 48 years of service. She was a member of the Poarch Creek Band of Indians, active member of the VFW Auxiliary and the Breast Cancer Awareness Organization. She was a member of the St. Anna’s Episcopal Church of Poarch. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Jackson Amos (Ret. USN, Korean and Desert Storm); her mother, Elsie Martin Holland; sister, Helen Price; and brother, Lee Van Martin.
Survivors include her three sons, Paul Lynn (Paula) Amos of Prince Fredrick, MD, John Christopher Amos of Pensacola and Michael William Amos of Atmore; one daughter, Cindy Amos (Winston) Byrd of Atmore; three brothers, Otha (Marie) Martin of Atmore, Douglas (Shelby) Martin of Zion, IL and J.T. Holland of Atmore; two sisters, Jeanette (Kenneth) Beck of Atmore and Jean Ardis of Lottie; nine grandchildren, Jacob, Heather, Sarah, Joey, Karlee, Kyle, Landry, Brodie and Layla; four great-grandchildren, Micah, Kayleigh, Jayden and Marlee; and good friend, Gerri Bell of Lottie.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Father Gary Baldwin officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 12, 2016, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Jake Thomas, Kyle Amos, Melvin Byrd, Douglas Mitchell, Dustin Lindsey and Joseph Murphy.
Honorary pallbearers will be Buford Rolin, Eddie Tullis, Martin Meckel, Jamie Thomas Sr., Gravis Sells, David Kirby and Josh Thomas.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Jessie Lomax Fryar, Sr.
January 11, 2016
Jessie Lomax Fryar, Sr. of Pensacola, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016. Jessie was born on February 6, 1925, in Andalusia to the late Arthur and Maggie Fryar.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Virginia Ruth Fryar; beloved grandson, Jacob Adam Washinger; brothers, Arthur, Vaughn, and Roy Fryar; and sister Evelyn.
Those left to cherish his memory are his son, Max (Becky) Fryar; daughter, Patricia (Jon) Washinger; and three grandchildren, Lucy Washinger, Christopher Fryar, and Brandon Fryar.
Jessie is a veteran, having served in the United States Navy during World War II. He will be remembered most for his love of sharing stories, his great sense of humor, and his ability to fix and repair everything. He was always the “go-to man” in the family and around the neighborhood.
Visitation will be held at Faith Chapel South, 100 Beverly Parkway, on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at 11:30 a.m., followed by funeral services at 12 p.m.
Interment will follow at Bayview Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at Bayside Manor for their compassion, empathy, and diligence to provide an incomparable level of care. Thanks also to Emerald Coast Hospice nurses for all your love, kindness, and special care. We feel so blessed to have had such special people take care of Jessie.
Beverly Joyce Wiggins
January 11, 2016
Beverly “Joyce” Wiggins, 54, of Pensacola, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2016. Joyce was born on January 14, 1961, in Wyatt, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late William Don Johnson and Alice Benton. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, William Don Johnson Jr. and Gary Don Johnson.
She is survived by her two loving children, Jamie Thurman (Terry) and Jacob (Lauren) Tanton; three beautiful granddaughters, Payton, Berkley, and Blair, who she absolutely adored; sisters, Sharon (Donald) Holley, Gail (Lamar) Roach, and Shawna Benton; brothers, Randy Johnson, J.R. (Shawna) Benton, and Todd Benton; and loving extended family and cherished friends who made her life complete.
Joyce had a contagious smile and an entertaining sense of humor. Throughout her life she maintained a loving demeanor that won the hearts of many, who are even now being moved by the stories of her constant nurturing love. Her signature gift of smiling and laughter will never be forgotten.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Faith Chapel North in Cantonment. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Faith Chapel North with graveside services to follow at Eastern Gate.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.