Tonight’s High School Football Schedule
November 2, 2018
Here are tonight’s high school football games in the North Escambia area:
FLORIDA
- Elba (AL) at Tate 7 p.m.
- Northview at Freeport 7 p.m.
- Washington at West Florida, 7 p.m.
- Lighthouse Christian at Jay, 7 p.m.
- Pine Forest at Milton, 7 p.m.
- Escambia at Pensacola, 7 p.m.
- Pensacola Catholic at Pace, 7:30 p.m.
- Gadsden County at Gulf Breeze, 7 p.m.
ALABAMA
- Coosa Valley Academy at Escambia Academy 7 p.m.
- Southern Choctaw at Flomaton 7 p.m.
- W.S. Neal at T.R. Miller
- Escambia County (Atmore) 14, Marion 0 (Thursday)
Walnut Hill VFD Fish Fry Set For Saturday
November 2, 2018
The 49th Annual Catfish Fry at the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Walnut Hill Fire Station on Highway 97. Plates will be $8 each with your choice of catfish fillets or grilled chicken, plus baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, bread and cake.
There will also be a drawing for door prizes beginning at 1 p.m. and the Big Red Bus will also be on hand for a blood drive.
NorthEscambia.com file photos.
Debra Lynn Jurkowich
November 2, 2018
Debra Lynn Jurkowich (Sue), 67, of Pensacola, FL passed away peacefully Sunday, October 28, 2018, surrounded her loved ones. She was born August 23, 1951 in the maternity hospital on Palafox Street in Pensacola, FL. She graduated L.P.N.
School from Davis Memorial Hospital in Elkins, West Virginia, Class of 1974. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. Special thanks to the Woodlands Medical Group and all of the fine people who helped and worked with
our mom.
She is preceded in death by her ex-husband, Thomas Edward Jurkowich; son, Thomas Edward Jurkowich II; and her brother, Donny Ray Glova.
She is survived by her sons, Thomas Daly and Patrick Daly; daughter, Mischief Jurkowich; granddaughters, Crystalyn Daly and Olive Daly; grandson, Teddy Daly; sister, Brenda Wiggins; daughter-in-law, Toni Daly and her son, Michael Daly.
There will be a Celebration of Life held at a later date.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home South is entrusted with the arrangements.
Emma Cooley
November 2, 2018
Mrs. Emma “Granny Lou” Cooley, age 81, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018, at her home in Huxford, Alabama.
Mrs. Cooley was a native of Fairmont, West Virginia and had resided in Huxford, AL for the past 36 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, loved her family and friends and was an avid Auburn fan. She was owner and operator of Lou’s Grocery for 32 years and a member of the Huxford Baptist Church.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Ralph Cooley; daughter, Evelyn Lee Anna Owens; grandson, Blake Michael-Allen Turner; sister, Ruth Hamilton and brother, Edgar Glover.
She is survived by one daughter, Michele (Allen) Turner of Huxford, AL; one step-son, Dewayne (Beth) Cooley of North Carolina; four grandchildren, Heather Louise (Erik) Merchant of Atmore, AL, Josh Allen (Brook) Turner of Spanish Fort, AL, Hayden Cooley of North Carolina and Allie Cooley of North Alabama; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and special friend, Debbie Snider of Huxford, AL and her dog, Gracie.
Funeral services were held Thursday, November 1, 2018, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Daniel and Rev. Ray Ward officiating.
Burial was at the Huxford Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers were D.J. Victor, Erik Merchant, Josh Turner, Jeremy McGhee, Mike Jay and Ronnie Jay.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.
Driver Uninjured After Hitting Tree On Barrineau Park Road
November 1, 2018
A driver was not injured when she hit on a tree on Barrineau Park Road near the railroad tracks, just east of the Perdido River Thursday morning. The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Florida Highway Patrol responded. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Century’s Failing Gas Dept. Looks To Increase Declining Prison Revenue; FDC Took Cost-Cutting Measures
November 1, 2018
Century is setting its sights on the local prison to help the gas department’s continued financial slide.
According to a document created by town account Robert Hudson, the natural gas bill for the Century Correctional Institution has dropped by about one-third when analyzing each August and September since 2014. In 2014, Century Correctional’s bills for August and September totaled $18,966. That decreased to $14,354 in 2016 and to $6,547 by 2018.
Century Gas Superintendent Wally Kellett said the prison’s natural gas meter is 18-years old and was “sticking” and not operating properly He said the meter was temporarily repaired and new meter has been ordered to stop revenue losses.
NorthEscambia.com reached out to the Florida Department of Corrections to see if there might by any other reason CCI’s natural gas bills dropped by such a large percentage since 2014.
FDC Communications Director Michelle Glady said the facility has actually taken several steps to decrease natural gas use.
“We converted the laundry operation from steam-powered to direct gas dryers. Century used to have a large steam boiler that consumed a lot of natural gas, but the new direct-fired gas dryers are more energy efficient. Additionally, several hot water heaters have been upgraded to high efficiency models,” Glady said.
The Century Gas Department lost $165,181 during last fiscal year ending September 30.
Pictured: The Century Correctional Institution is town’s biggest water, sewer and natural gas customer. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Highway 97 Wreck Cuts Power For Hundreds
November 1, 2018
Hundreds lost power for hours Wednesday night after wreck on Highway 97 in Davisville.
A driver was southbound on Highway 97 when she ran off the roadway and struck a power pole about a mile south of the Florida/Alabama state line. The collision sheared off the pole, leaving live electrical wires just feet off the ground.
The driver refused medical treatment at the scene.
Only two Escambia River Electric Cooperative customers lost power at the time of the crash; however, power was cut to about 250 customers north of Highway 4 for first responder safety and repairs.
The crash is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Molino Park, Bratt Students ‘Visit’ Canada
November 1, 2018
Students at Bratt Elementary and Molino Park Elementary had a chance to “visit” Canada and learn about the country during a recent Global Corner International Learning Center program at each school.
The Global Corner provides opportunities for the children of Northwest Florida to learn about world languages, cultures, and geography through innovative educational programs.
Pictured: The Global Corner at Bratt and Molino Park elementary schools. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Storms Pass, But Light Rain And Drizzle Hang Around
November 1, 2018
The threat of severe weather has passed in North Escambia, but there will still be some light rain or drizzle on and off during the afternoon. Temperatures will not rise very much this afternoon – just a chilly rain.
Morning storms left behind a few downed trees, including the one pictured above on Freedom Road. Also on Freedom Road, a reader captured the photo below of a piece of wood that struck a tree.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 48. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 73. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Pictured: Wind damage on Freedom Road in Century Thursday. (The house was previously damaged in a fire.) Reader submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Volunteer Sought For Escambia County Value Adjustment Board
November 1, 2018
The Escambia County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Escambia County residents interested in volunteering to be considered for an appointment to the Value Adjustment Board. The VAB provides for the hearing of all petitions, complaints, appeals and disputes concerning taxable assessment of properties. The term of office is one year.
Escambia residents interested in serving on the Value Adjustment Board are asked to submit a resume and letter indicating their desire to serve by 5 p.m. Monday, November 12. Resumes and letters should be submitted via email to jhwitter@myescambia.com or by mail to:
Judy Witterstaeter, Program Coordinator
Escambia County Board of County Commissioners
P.O. Box 1591
Pensacola, FL 32502
The board of county commissioners’ VAB appointee must meet the following requirements to be eligible to serve:
- Must own homestead property in Escambia County.
- Cannot be a member or employee of any taxing authority.
- Cannot represent property owners in any administrative or judicial review of property taxes.
The VAB meets for approximately 30-40 minutes twice a year, usually in September and December.