Century Approves $28K Parts Purchase To Fix Sewage Plant, Restore Capacity
October 24, 2019
Century has approved the purchase of over $28,000 in parts to repair a broken process that diminished the capacity of the town’s wastewater treatment facility by one-third.
In September, the town council approved up to $36,000 to make an emergency purchase to repair a clarifier — a device that removes solids from sewage passing through the plant.
The manufacturer of the equipment, Evoqua, provided a total price of $28,684 for the materials necessary to repair the clarifier. The equipment will be installed by town staff.
Interim City Manager Buz Eddy said the clarifier was last rebuilt 19 years ago. He described it as a geared device that has simply worn out and dropped the plant’s capacity by one-third.
There are three clarifiers at the wastewater plant, with the other two last rebuilt in 2007 and 2017. The town will fund the repair using capital outlay money in the upcoming fiscal year that begins October 1.
Century also recently approved $9,500 to remove excessive to remove excessive biosolids/sludge from the wastewater plant, and $1,800 to have a company evaluate effluent filters that need repair.
Pictured above: A nonworking clarifier in the Century Wastewater Treatment Facility. Pictured below: One of the other two functioning clarifiers at the facility. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Former County Administrator Jack Brown Named Visit Pensacola Interim President
October 24, 2019
Former Escambia County administrator Jack Brown of Molino will serve as the interim president of Visit Pensacola.
“Pensacola is home to me and what an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization that plays such an important role in the community,” Brown said. “I am looking forward to working with the citizens of this community, Visit Pensacola stakeholders and partners and the destination’s future travelers.”
As county administrator, Brown oversaw the day-to-day operations of county government, led the county’s 13 departments, recommended an annual budget and served as a liaison to other local, state and federal entities.
Prior to his work in Escambia County, Brown retired from the U.S. Army in 1996 as a Lieutenant Colonel. From there, he served as general manager of RDS Manufacturing Company, a faculty member at Florida State University and Taylor County administrator.
Visit Pensacola is conducting a national search to recruit the next president and CEO of Visit Pensacola. A search committee will be created to evaluate potential candidates.
Brown will start at Visit Pensacola in late November to ensure a smooth transition before current President Steve Hayes’s final day on December 12. Hayes has accepted the CEO position at Visit St. Pete/Clearwater.
What Grade Did Your Child’s Escambia Alabama School Earn?
October 24, 2019
The Alabama State Department of Education has released school grades for the 2018-2019 school year.
In Escambia County, Alabama, two schools — Flomaton High and Flomaton Elementary — were A-rate schools
School grades were:
- Flomaton Elementary School – A
- Flomaton High School – A
- Escambia County High School – C
- Escambia County Middle School – C
- Rachel Patterson Elementary School – C
- Huxford Elementary School – C
- Pollard McCall School – B
- W.S. Neal High School – B
- W.S. Neal Middle School – B
- W.S. Neal Elementary School – C
- T.R. Miller High School – B
- Brewton Middle School – A
- Brewton Elementary School – A
Looks up more data for these and other schools in Alabama by clicking here.
Rain Becomes Likely Thursday Night Into The Weekend
October 24, 2019
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Calm wind.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Century Courthouse, Clerk’s Office Closed Friday
October 24, 2019
The Escambia County Clerk of the Courts office in the Billy G. Ward Century Courthouse will be closed Friday for building maintenance. The Office will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, October 28. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Escambia Sheriff’s Office Schedules Drug Take-Back Event Saturday
October 24, 2019
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is taking part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday.
The day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications
The ECSO will be at the following drop-off locations Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.:
Walmart Neighborhood Markets
- 9301 Pine Forest Road
- 6670 Mobile Highway
Walgreens
- 20 W. 9 Mile Road
- 6314 N. 9th Ave.
- 700 N. Pace Blvd.
- 4497 Mobile Highway (near Fairfield)
File photo.
IP Donates Headphones For Jim Allen Elementary Second Graders
October 24, 2019
International Paper recently donated 75 headphones to Jim Allen Elementary School to be used in second grade classrooms for computer-based curriculum.
“International Paper makes sustainable investments to address critical needs in the communities where employees live and work. One of our signature causes is children’s education and we want them to be able to have the right tools to succeed. When we heard there was a need for headphones for students to use while learning on computer programs, we had to help. Our administrative team members collected money, purchased and donated 75 headphones for second grade students at Jim Allen Elementary school,” said Whitney Fike, International Paper Pensacola mill communications manager.
Pictured: Jim Allen Elementary second grade students with Principal Rachel Watts; Lee Anne Adams, IP; Marcina Rogers, IP; Angela Genes, IP; Scott Taylor, IP mill manager; Amanda Lambert, Jim Allen Elementary, teacher; Cheryl Johnson, IP; and Whitney Fike, IP. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Garden To Table Exposition Saturday At Escambia Extension Office
October 24, 2019
Escambia County Extension will hold a Garden to Table Exposition on Saturday, October 26 from 8 a.m. until noon at their office at 3740 Stefani Road in Cantonment.
The event will include information and demonstrations on bringing the autumn harvest to the table. Additional information and demonstrations will be provided by the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, the EscaRosa Beekeepers, The Ever’man Cooperative and local poultry expert J. E. Blum.
Michael Fredrick Tyler
October 24, 2019
Michael Fredrick Tyler, age 67 of North Baggett Circle, Brewton, AL passed away October 20, 2019 at his residence. He was a long-time resident of Escambia County AL and of the Baptist faith. Michael was retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service as a Technical Sergeant, Radar Specialist and Instructor. Michael was the Fire Chief of the Appleton Volunteer Fire Department for 20+ years and presiding President of the Escambia County Alabama Association of Volunteer Fire Departments for 10 years.
Michael loved working daily at the Fire Station, as well as working to refurbish old vehicles. He made it a practice of never sitting around and was well known to not quit talking… Mike and his wife/Safety Officer Ginny always had their saying of “Wheels Up” anytime they headed out for a Fire call or just to run an errand….
Wheels up Michael… You’ve earned your rest!
Love you always to the moon and back Ginny
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 24, 2019 from 6-8PM at the First Baptist Church of Brewton.
Funeral Services will be Friday, October 25, 2019 at 2PM at the First Baptist Church of Brewton.
Interment Services to be held at Weavers Cemetery in Appleton, AL immediately following the service with WILLIAMS MEMORIAL CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME OF BREWTON, ALABAMA DIRECTING.
Proceeded in death by:
Parents, John F Tyler and Charlotte Tyler and 1 Brother, Jack Tyler.
Michael is Survived by:
Wife, Ginny Tyler of Brewton, AL; 1 sister, Sharon Bunn of Brandon, MS; 1 Brother, Mark Tyler of Mesquite, TX; 3 Daughters, Jill Cibene of Long Beach, MS, Katina (Todd) Purvis of Brewton, AL and Tina Mouring of Pearl, MS; 2 Sons, John (Alicia) Tyler of Stafford, VA and David Tyler of Chicago, IL; 11- Grand Children, Amber Krutke of Kennesaw, GA, Morgan Purvis of Brewton, AL, Christian (Heather) Purvis of Brewton, AL, Devin Cibene of Long Beach, MS, Kristien Tyler of Tampa, FL, Ty Purvis of Brewton, AL, Cole Mouring of Gulfport, MS, Xander Cibene of Long Beach, MS, Ayden Tyler, Piper Tyler, Lilly Tyler of Stafford VA, 2 Great Grand Children, Brystol Purvis of Brewton AL & A.J. Purvis of Brewton, AL.
In Lieu of Flowers please make donations to the:
Appleton Volunteer Fire Department Tyler Memorial Fund
404 North Baggett Circle
Brewton, Alabama 36426
Take A Look At The Planned I-10 At Beulah Road Interchange
October 23, 2019
The Florida Department of Transportation presented the details in on the I-10 at Beulah Road Interchange Project during a public information meeting Tuesday evening.
The project includes the widening of Beulah Road from West Nine Mile Road to Isaacs Lane, the realignment from Isaacs Lane to West Kingsfield Road, a new interchange at I-10 and the widening of I-10 from the Florida/Alabama line to the Pensacola Weigh Station.
The project encompasses an area that will see a significant amount of a future development.
As a result of planned growth, there is a need to provide connectivity from new areas of development to the surrounding regional transportation system, according to FDOT. Additionally, there is a need to provide an alternative route that will reduce travel times and congestion within the study area.
At the meeting, the initial engineering and environmental analysis were presented, and the public had the opportunity to provide comments. A public hearing will be held in 2020, and the study portion of the project will wrap up in 2021.
Documents from Tuesday’s presentation are below. Click each to download in pdf format.
