Learn About Center Of Independent Living Wednesday At Molino Library
September 17, 2019
Area residents will have a chance to learn about the programs and services offered by the Center of Independent Living on Wednesday, September 18 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Molino Branch Library.
The services are offered to people with all types of disabilities. September’s focus is on service animals and advocacy issues.
Atmore Issues Burn Ban; Fire Danger Advisory Issued For State Of Alabama
September 17, 2019
A burn ban was issued Tuesday within the city limits of Atmore.
Fire Chief Ronald Peebles said the ban on all burning will remain in effect until sufficient rainfall is received.
“That won’t just be after the next thunderstorm,” Peebles said. “It will be after receive a long soaking rain.”
The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for all 67 Alabama counties effective immediately until rainfall is received. Current drought conditions and persistent high temperatures have combined to create a high probability of fuel ignition and an atmosphere favorable for wildfires, according to the agency.
In the last 30 days, AFC wildland firefighters have battled 192 wildfires burning approximately 2,221 acres of land across the state.
Although the state is not under any type of burn restriction, the commission is urging residents to delay outdoor burning until conditions improve. While under the fire danger advisory, all necessary safety precautions should be exercised when doing any type burning. Alabama Forestry Commission is still issuing burn permits at this time.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Elderly Man Reported Missing From Retirement Community
September 16, 2019
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing elderly adult.
Alvin James Crossman, 69, was last seen about 4 a.m. Sunday at the Westpointe Retirement Community in the 5100 block of Northpointe Parkway. No clothing description was avialable.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Monday Was The 15th Anniversary Of Hurricane Ivan
September 16, 2019
Hurricane Ivan made landfall 15 years ago Monday near Gulf Shores at 1:50 a.m. By 4:01 a.m, the right front eyewall, the worst of Ivan at time, was near Walnut Hill in North Escambia (radar image above).
Ivan packed 120 mph sustained surface winds and a historic storm surge, the magnitude and extent of the damage and destruction over Baldwin County in Alabama and Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in northwest Florida exceeded that of both Hurricane Frederic (September 1979) and Hurricane Opal (October 1995).
A total of eight deaths in the western Florida Panhandle — seven in Escambia County and one in Santa Rosa County — were the direct result of Hurricane Ivan. Damage was estimated near 14 billion dollars.
A buoy south of Dauphin Island recorded a wave height of 52 feet before the buoy went missing. The peak wind gust recorded in Pensacola Naval Air Station was 107 mph, while the Pensacola airport recorded 101 mph. No surface wind observations were available from North Escambia in Florida or Escambia County in Alabama; an estimated 80-100 mph or greater winds near Ivan’s center caused major tree and structural damage.
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Century Targets More Commercial Gas Meter Replacements To Boost Revenue
September 16, 2019
The Town of Century has completed the emergency installation of four commercial gas meters and will soon replace eight more in an attempt to increase their gas department’s troubled bottom line.
In August, the town declared an emergency and approved a no-bid proposal presented by now-interim town manager Buz Eddy for $4,750 to G.P.’s Gas Appliance Repair and Piping, LLC in Baker and $35 an hour to consultant Vernon Prather for the four meter replacements. No quotes or bids were obtained from any other company.
The town replaced the natural gas meters at Century Coin Laundry and Self Storage, the Southern Panhandle Cafe, Food Giant and the Sunrise Donut Shop under the emergency purchase. The four meters were faulty and not properly recording gas usage, according to the town.
Now, town is wrapping up a audit of their natural gas system route books, ensuring that each address with gas service is receiving a bill. Those that are receiving service but not being billed will be required to submit a deposit for service or their gas meter will be locked.
The Century Town Council has also authorized a request for proposals and advertising to find a contractor for eight additional commercial meter replacements.
The contractor will inspect and facilitate gas meter replacements at the following locations:
- Century Health and Rehabilitation, Industrial Boulevard
- The Sandwich Deli, North Century Boulevard
- Hudson’s Grocery, North Century Boulevard
- Century Millworks, Industrial Boulevard
- Campfire USA, Industrial Boulevard
- Escambia County EMS Post, Industrial Boulevard
- Lakeview Center, Industrial Boulevard
- Century Community Center (Ag Building), Industrial Boulevard at West Hwy. 4
The gas meters will be provided to the contractor by the town, with the contractor providing pipe fittings and calibration test ports.
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Florida Gas Prices Could Rise 5 To 20 Cents This Week Due To Saudi Oil Attacks
September 16, 2019
Florida drivers could soon see gas prices move higher, as crude oil prices surged after a series of drone attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities during the weekend, according to AAA.
The drone attacks targeted two huge Saudi processing plants, knocking out half the kingdom’s oil capacity, and nearly six percent of what the world consumes every day. Various news reports have suggested other countries would ramp up production to offset the shortage. President Donald Trump authorized the release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in effort to balance the market.
“This is a fluid situation which has quickly ignited, but could also flame out – depending on how the market responds over the next couple of days,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “If oil prices hold at current levels, drivers could see gas prices begin to rise anywhere from 5-20 cents by the end of the week.”
Florida drivers are currently paying an average price of $2.40 per gallon. The state average is 3 cents less than a week ago, and 34 cents less than this time last year. The highest daily average price so far this year was $2.80 per gallon; the lowest was $2.12.
Sunday night, Escambia County had among the lowest gas prices in the state. The average price per gallon was $2.36 per gallon, while three stations in Cantonment were at $2.26.
Ransom Middle Names September Students Of The Month
September 16, 2019
Ransom Middle School has named September Students of the Month. They are sixth graders Ellie Nissim and Andrew Norris. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia County Weekly Meeting Schedule
September 16, 2019
Here is a schedule of Escambia County public meetings this week:
Monday, September 16
Tourist Development Council – 3 p.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Board Chambers
District 4 Ferry Pass Town Hall Meeting – 5:30 p.m., Ferry Pass Middle School, 8355 Yancey Lane
Tuesday, September 17
Board of Electrical Examiners – 9 a.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
FloridaWest Nominating Committee – 9 a.m., 418 W. Garden St.
Pensacola-Escambia Promotion and Development Commission – 10 a.m., 418 W. Garden St.
FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance Board of Directors – 1 p.m., 418 W. Garden St.
Environmental Enforcement Special Magistrate – 1:30 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Youth Commission – 4:30 p.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place
Wednesday, September 18
Board of Adjustment – 8:30 a.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place (Agenda)
Inspection Fund Advisory Board – 9 a.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Public Safety Coordinating Council – 12 p.m., M.C. Blanchard Building, 190 Government Center, Fifth Floor Conference Room
Development Review Committee – 1 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Medical Examiners Search Committee – 2:30 p.m., M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building, 190 W. Government St.
Escambia County Disability Awareness Committee Working Group – 3 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Human Relations Commission – 4 p.m., Brownsville Community Center, 3200 W. DeSoto St.
Thursday, September 19
Board of County Commissioners Public Forum – 8:30 a.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Board Chambers
BCC Regular Meeting – 9 a.m., Ernie Lee Magaha Government Building, 221 Palafox Place, Board Chambers
Escambia Soil and Water Conservation District – 9 a.m., 151 Highway 97, Molino
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Technical Committee – 1:30 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Educational Committee – 4:30 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Science Hour – Genetically Modified Organisms – 6 p.m., Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place
Tate Boys Golf Wins Match Over Washington, PHS, Pine Forest; Girls Defeat Escambia
September 16, 2019
The Tate High School boys golf team won a recent match defeating Washington, Pensacola and Pine Forest high schools. The team posted a season low score of 150 for four players over 9 holes.
Individual scores:
Ethan Beaver 34 (even par)
Jackson Penton 38
JT Semple 40
Trent Callahan 38
Jace Anthony 46
The Tate High School girls golf teen recently defeated Escambia High. Individual scores:
Adyson Illian 44
Kayla Tolbert 47
Lindsey Morris 50
Kendall Blackmon 54
Humberto Becomes A Hurricane, Heads Out To Sea
September 16, 2019
Hurricane Humberto strengthened into a hurricane Sunday night as it moves away from the U.S. mainland. There will be no local impacts from Hurricane Humberto.
The very latest details on the storm are in the graphics on this page.
