Job Service Moves Into New Location Inside Century Town Hall
January 7, 2020
CareerSource Escarosa hopes to be up and running by Wednesday in their new location inside the Century town hall.
The nonprofit agency that provides employment and training resources for area job seekers and employers is leasing about 200 square feet of a storage room just off the lobby of the town hall for zero rent. They will reimburse the town $150 per month for utility costs.
CareerSource CEO Sheryl Rehberg said phone and internet service are scheduled to be installed Wednesday, allowing the office to open. A video conferencing system that allows face to face interaction with the Social Security Administration was operated by CareerSource at their previous standalone location in a mobile home on North Century Boulevard won’t be available immediately at the town hall location.
The agency vacated the mobile home at the end of their lease term because it was “falling apart”, according to Rehberg.
The contract between the town and CareerSource can be terminated by either party upon 30 days notice.
Pictured: CareerSource Escarosa was in the process of moving into space at the Century Town Hall on Monday. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Brooks, Gomez Selected To Lead Century Town Council
January 7, 2020
Ann Brooks was re-elected as Century Town Council president Monday night, and Luis Gomez, Jr. was elected as council vice president.
Both were elected on a 4-0 council vote; Gomez arrived late and missed the vote.
The council elects new leadership at the beginning of each calendar year.
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Cantonment Woman Facing Felony Charges For Allegedly Trying To Cash Forged Checks
January 7, 2020
A Cantonment woman is facing two felony charges for allegedly trying to cash bad checks at a local credit union.
Jessie Nicole Fisk, 23, attempted to cash two forged checks at Navy Federal Credit Union where she had an account, according to an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office report. An alert Navy Federal teller noticed the writing on the front and the endorsement on the back of the check appeared to be the same handwriting, and Fisk’s Navy Federal account was already flagged for fraudulent activity over $800 in the past. The checks were written on a PenAir Federal Credit Union account, and when called PenAir advised that the checks were no good.
The owner of the PenAir account told the ECSO she had never given any checks to Fisk and did not believe her PenAir account was even still open.
The two checks Fisk attempted to pass totaled $700. She was charged with two felony counts of uttering a forged instrument and was released from Escambia County Jail on a $7,000 bond.
Here’s Your Sign: Police Recover Guns, A Sword, Narcotics And Stolen Street Sign During Search Warrant
January 7, 2020
A search warrant executed in Atmore turned up narcotics, guns and a stolen street sign.
The Atmore Police Department, Alabama Drug Task Force, and U.S. Marshal’s Service executed a search warrant at a residence in the 5000 block of Highway 31 near West Road during the early morning hours last Friday.
“The search warrant was obtain after agents completed an investigation of illegal narcotic activity at the residence,” Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks said. Agents found an undisclosed amount of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia including scales and pipes, multiple firearms, ammunition, a sword and a road sign stolen from Peacock Lane.
“No arrest were made at the completion of the search, but warrants have been signed for the person responsible,” Brooks said.
Peacock Lane is located near Little Rock, about 14 miles northeast of search warrant location.
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Enter The Escambia Extension Arbor Day Art Contest
January 7, 2020
The annual Escambia County Extension Service Arbor Day Art Contest is underway.
Make your own drawing, collage, painting or photo based on the theme “Spreading Roots and Branching Out” and send in by postal mail or drop it off at the Extension OFfice.
The contest age groups are children 12 and under, teens ages 13-18, and adults 18 and older. One winner will be selected from each age group, and winners will receive either a 7-gallon tree, a shovel, gloves or a book about trees. For complete details, click here (pdf).
Mail entries to: Escambia County Extension, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment, FL 32533. Entries can also be dropped off at the Extension office. Include your name, age and phone number or email address on the back of your art. Entries must be postmarked by Monday, January 13, 2020.
Entries will be displayed at the Escambia County Extension office and Beulah Middle School.
Winners will be awarded Saturday, January 18 during the mail art display and tree giveaway event from 8:30 a.m. until noon at Beulah Middle School.
For more information, contact Carrie Stevenson at (850) 475-5230 or ctsteven@ufl.edu.
Escambia Students Back In Class On Tuesday
January 7, 2020
The long Christmas and New Year’s break is over for students in Escambia County as they are back in class on Tuesday. Teachers in Escambia County started back with a work day on Monday.
Officials are also reminding drivers that those big yellow school buses are back on the road.
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Sunny And A Bit Cooler Today, Middle 30s Tonight
January 7, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 75. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Collie Ray (Bo) Hughes
January 7, 2020
Collie Ray (Bo) Hughes, 98 of Cantonment, Florida, passed away January 4, 2020, at his home. He was born in Excel, AL, on January 4, 1922, to the late George Cobb Hughes and Lula Bell Powell Hughes. His father George was a sharecropper and at the age of twelve his father modified a plow for him to be able to plow behind a mule. Despite only having a 6th grade education, he did very well for himself. He became a crane operator at the Mobile Steel Company from February 1942 until his time of enlistment. He enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and served on the following ships: NTS Bainbridge, MD., USS Greiner (DE-37) and the USS Natoma Bay (CVE 62). When World War II officially ended, he was on a ship 300 miles from the Tokyo harbor. He was honorably discharged on February 10, 1946. On April 20, 1946 he married Mary Jean Murphy and was by her side until the day the Lord called her home. He was employed for 30 years at the St. Regis Paper Company in Cantonment, Florida. His favorite past time was traveling the roads spending time with family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents George and Lula, his wife of 41 years Mary Jean Murphy Hughes, one son Derick Allen Hughes, and two sisters Nettie Lou Lilley and Marguree Womack.
He is survived by his two sons: Robert (Anne) Hughes of Lottie, AL; and Marcus (Patty) Hughes of Cantonment, FL; six grandchildren: Chris (Pam) Hughes of Palm Bay, FL; Steve (Michelle) Hughes of Dania Beach, FL; Cindy (Rex) McKinley of Atmore, AL; Mary (Todd) Walker of Lucedale, MS; Carey Hughes of Lottie, AL; and Carla (Jarrett) Crysell of Perdido, AL eleven great grandchildren: Chace (Claire) Godwin, Stephen Hughes, Gracie Godwin, Dylan Hughes, Cagan Crysell, Nicole Hughes, Laura Jane Hughes, Kimber Walker, Braden Crysell, Emma Walker, and Mia Hughes. Other survivors include nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 12 Noon at the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Chapel with Bro. C. L. Langford and Bro. Chris Pruitt officiating. Interment will follow in Enon Baptist Church Cemetery in Goodway, AL with military honors.
Active pallbearers will be Chris Hughes, Steve Hughes, Carey Hughes, Chace Godwin, Stephen Hughes, Dylan Hughes, Cagan Crysell and Braden Crysell.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 6, 2020 from 6pm until 8pm from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Alford G. “AL” Madaris
January 7, 2020
Alford G. “AL” Madaris, 67 of Walnut Hill, FL. passed away May 25, 2019 in Walnut Hill. He was born in Troy, AL. on October 24, 1951 to the late Samuel Alfred Fletcher and Willie Mancil Madaris. He retired from the United States Air Force and served during the Gulf War.
He is survived by his wife Deneen Madaris, one son Nathaniel Collin Madaris, one daughter Jessica Koren Madaris and step daughter Krista (Bill) Sample.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 11 AM from the Trinity Episcopal Church in Atmore.
Warren Douglas Myrick
January 7, 2020
Warren Douglas Myrick, 59, passed away on January 7, 2020 surrounded by his beloved family and many dear friends.
Doug was preceded in death by his daddy: Horace Myrick; and grandparents: Robert and Verona Myrick and Alvin and Neva Bryant.
He leaves behind to celebrate his life: his faithful wife of 40 years: Terri; his mother: Sheila; daughters: Tiffany (Mike) Settle and Regina Lashley; a son by choice: Jessie Janes; grandchildren: Alia Janes, Taryn Janes; Kaley Lashley, Chelsi Lashley, Shelby Lashley, Easton Settle, and Emberly Settle; brother: Alvin (Jane) Myrick; and sister: Sharon (Ricky) McCrory. Doug was loved by a host of relatives and friends who all adored him. He was so much to so many and will be missed!
Doug graduated from J.M. Tate High School in 1978. He worked at various jobs throughout his lifetime to support his family, but his most cherished job was being a daddy and Pawpaw. He loved his girls and was always there whenever they needed him. Camping and fishing was a favorable pastime, doing flower arrangements, decorating his home “BIG” for Christmas, spending time with Alvin looking at the cows and never forgot to have coffee with Momma in the afternoons. But most of all, Doug was known for his big heart and love for all people, especially his family.
Our sincerest thanks and appreciation go out to the entire Oncology Department at Sacred Heart Hospital, the nurses on the 2nd floor and everyone at Covenant Hospice for the love and care shown to our beloved.
Visitation will be held at Bellview Church of Christ on Saufley Field Road in Pensacola on Friday, January 10, 2020 from 12 noon until 1:30 PM, with funeral services beginning at 1:30 PM. Pallbearers will be Bruce Myrick, Ralph Mears, Cameron Boies, Duane Bond, Bob Fincher, and Mike Evans. Internment will immediately follow the service at Little Flock Cemetery, Molino. Reception/fellowship to follow at the home of his mother on Sunshine Hill Road, Molino.