Congressman, Other Leaders Remember And Honor Annie Savage
October 31, 2016
Funeral services were held this weekend for Century Town Council member Annie Carter Savage who passed away last week at age 75.
For more on her passing, click here.
Local, state and national political figures paused to remember Savage:
U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller, as read into the Congressional Record before the U.S. Congress:
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and dedicated service of Annie Carter Savage of Century, Florida who passed away on October 25th, 2016. Annie was a remarkable public servant who cared deeply for those in the community she served, and I am humbled to commemorate her life.
Annie Carter was born to Thomas and Rosa Bell Carter in Wilcox County, Alabama on February 16, 1941. She attended Snow Hill Institution Normal and graduated Industrial Institute in Snow Hill in 1960. Following her graduation, Annie went on to pursue a cosmetology license in Birmingham, Alabama. From there she began her career with Mutual Savings Insurance Company, where she spent more than twenty years before retiring as a district manager. In 2011, Annie was appointed to the Century Town Council. Annie was a dedicated and effective public servant, and she won the confidence of her constituents, as evidenced by her election to serve a second four year term as a councilwoman.
In addition to her service to the Northwest Florida community, Annie was also a leader in the civic and religious community. For over sixty years, Annie remained a loyal and active member of the First Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Century, Florida. She served as church clerk for 28 years and in the church’s senior choir for 19 years. She also served as the district missionary for the First West Florida District Association, corresponding secretary for the Evergreen District Congress of Christian Education and remained a faithful member of the Eastern Star. Caring for the community was more than a passion for Annie. In 2009, she and her husband opened their home as an outreach ministry to for those in need of hot meals, transportation and spiritual guidance.
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am privileged to honor the life of Annie Carter Savage. She will always be remembered by all of us in Northwest Florida as a true community leader. My wife Vicki and I offer our prayers for her husband, Deacon Lloyd Savage, three daughters; Lomonica Savage-Shoemo, Tarrant Savage, and Melody Trice; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and the entire Savage family as we remember and honor the life of Annie Carter Savage.
Florida Rep. Clay Ingram
I was saddened today to hear that Councilwoman Annie Savage passed away. She gave selflessly to the town of Century, and her contributions will be missed. Leslie and I will keep her family and friends in our prayers as they mourn her passing.
Century Mayor Freddie McCall
She spoke her peace and let you know what was on her mind. I have enjoyed working with her. We are all going to miss her.
Escambia County Commissioner District 5 Steven Barry
All healthy communities need true public servants, and Century needed Annie Savage, who was a true public servant. She will be missed throughout Escambia County and my thoughts and prayers are with her husband, children, and large extended family, as well her even larger network of friends during this trying time.
Escambia Commissioner District 1 Wilson Robertson
As a former commissioner for District 5, I am saddened by the passage of Councilwoman Savage. Our prayers are with her family.
Century Town Clerk Leslie Howington
Town Clerk Leslie Howington reminisced that just a couple of weeks ago Annie C., as she called herself, gave her family some fresh vegetables. “Miss Annie had a way of putting others’ needs ahead of her own that left everyone feeling special.”
Century Town Council President Ben Boutwell
She love this town and had nothing but the best in her heart for the town. She was always positive about life and God; I really respected her.
Century Town Council Member Sandra McMurray-Jackson
She was a member of my church, a family friend and a really nice lady. She would do what had to be done to help the community. She was a real asset to the council. She will be truly missed.
Pictured top: Century Town Council member Annie Savage. Pictured below: A black ribbon marks Savage’s passing at the Century Town Hall. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Names Students Of The Month
October 31, 2016
Ernest Ward Middle School recently announced Students of the Month for August. They are Savannah Doremus, eighth grade; Shelby Cotita, seventh grade; and Drake Driskell, sixth grade. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Smartphones And Driving: Tate Students Learn ‘It Can Wait’
October 31, 2016
Tate High School students learned about the dangers of smartphone distracted driving Friday as part of the AT&T It Can Wait campaign.
Research shows that people that are doing much more than just texting from behind the wheel, with 7-in-10 people engaging in smartphone activities while driving.
To drive home the message, AT&T’s It Can Wait Virtual Reality simulator stopped at Tate High School. Students watched real life testimonies about the devastating consequences of distracted driving and experienced firsthand the dangers of not keeping your eyes on the road.
It Can Wait is a national movement urging drivers to keep their eyes on the road, not on their phones. The campaign began with a focus on not texting and driving. It has now expanded to the broader dangers of smartphone use behind the wheel.
Pictured: The AT&T It Can Wait program at Tate High School on Friday. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview Band In Costume, Chief Cheerleaders
October 31, 2016
The Northview High School Tribal Beat Band dressed for Halloween last Friday night in Baker. For a photo gallery from the show, and the NHS cheerleaders in Baker, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Halloween, Fall Festival Events Planned
October 31, 2016
Here is a look at Halloween and fall festival events planned Sunday and Monday in the North Escambia area:
Hadji Haunted House
On Monday, The Hadji Shrine Temple at 800 West Nine Mile Road will have a Kid-Friendly Hayride from 6-8 p.m. for $5 an a Haunted House from 8-12 p.m. for $20.
Heritage Baptist Trunk or Treat
Heritage Baptist Church, on the corner of Hwy 297A and Sandicreek Road in Cantonment, is hosting their annual Trunk or Treat festival Monday from 6-8 p.m. The public is welcome to enjoy fun and games, rides, and treats with no tricks.
Brooks Memorial Fall Festival
Brooks Memorial Baptist Church will have their fall festival Monday, October 31 from 5 until 7:30 p.m. We will have a Trunk or Treat, bounce house, games, and food. Everyone is welcome.
Community Fall Festival
The local churches of the Molino community will hold their annual fall festival at Victory Assembly of God on Monday, October 31 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. There will be games, food, hayrides, trunk or treating and more. Victory Assembly is located on Highway 29 just south of Barrineau Park Road. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Woodbine UMC Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat
Woodbine United Methodist Church in Pace will hold their Fall Festival on Monday, October 31, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. There will be hayrides, a dunking booth, and games for all ages, face painting, a bounce house and trunk or treating. There will also be a cupcake wall and a chili cook-off. The church is located at 5200 Woodbine Road in Pace. For more information, call (850) 995-0007 or email BrendaLewis@woodbine.org.
Century Health and Rehab Center Halloween Carnival
Century Health and Rehab Center will hold a Halloween carnival on Monday, October 31, beginning at 3 p.m. There will be a fun house. Fun costumes are encouraged. The center is located at 6020 Industrial Blvd in Century.
So How Dry Is It? It’s Now Officially A Drought
October 30, 2016
With no rain in October, the North Escambia area is now officially in a drought, according to the recently released U.S. Drought Monitor.
Most of the area is in a “moderate drought”, but a small area along the Alabama/Florida line, including Flomaton and Brewton, are in a severe drought. And unfortunately, there’s no relief in sight with no significant rain expected anytime soon according to the National Weather Service.
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Hundreds Dare To Attend Molino Library Halloween Program
October 30, 2016
Several hundred people attended attended a Halloween program at the Molino Branch Library Saturday night.
They enjoyed a frightfully funny short play with zombies going to the prom, a chance to trick or treat through the library where surprises lurked among the shelves, and a hair-raising took of the Molino Museum.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Two In A Row: Winning $233K Fantasy Five Ticket Sold In North Escambia
October 30, 2016
Someone is over $233,000 richer this morning after purchasing a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket in Walnut Hill, the second big prize winning ticket in two days sold in North Escambia.
The ticket sold at the Korner Kwik Stop, 10481 Highway 97, was the only winning ticket sold for Saturday night’s drawing and is worth $233,372.65.
The 358 tickets matching four numbers won $95.50 each. Another 12,024 tickets matching three numbers are worth $8.50 each, and 107,923 tickets holders won a Quick Pick ticket for picking two numbers.
Saturday’s winning numbers were 07-11-18-20-22.
The winning ticket in Friday night’s drawing was sold at the Winn Dixie in Cantonment. Click here for details.
Crary Road To Close For Paving
October 30, 2016
A portion of Crary Road will be restricted on Monday before being closed on Tuesday.
Intermittent lane closures and detours will occur on Crary Road between Highway 29 and Byrneville Road beginning Monday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Beginning Tuesday, Crary Road between Byrneville and Thompson Road will be closed to through traffic. Traffic will be detoured along Thompson, McNeal Road and Highway 29.
The roadway will be reduced to one lane while construction material and equipment are unloaded or utilized to make improvements. Construction will include new storm drainage, ditch paving and road paving.
The roadway closure is expected to remain in effect for approximately three weeks. Every effort will be made to expedite construction efforts to reopen the roads in a timely manner. If other lane or roadway closures are necessary beyond the anticipated time period, another notice will be sent.
GCA/NRYO Livestock Meeting Set For Tuesday
October 30, 2016
The Gulf Coast Agricultural and Natural Resources Youth Organization will hold their annual meeting Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church.
The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers, review and approve livestock show rule changes, and solicit new members. Parents and youth that are interested in showing at the Spring Livestock Show are encouraged to attend. Dues are $30 for a family, $20 for an individual.
The 2017 GCA/NRYO Spring Livestock show will be held on April 1. The show is open to all FFA and 4-H members in southwest Alabama and Northwest Florida counties.
A mandatory preliminary steer weigh in will be on November 12, at Cunningham Farms, 9657 Gibson Road in Molino. Mandatory preliminary swine, market goat, and market lamb weigh-ins will be on January 7 at the 4-H Outdoor Education Facilities, 5681 Chalker Road in Molino. For more information contact Gwen Shiver at (850) 698-1421.
Highland Baptist Church is located at 6240 Highway 95A North in Molino.
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