Flomaton Votes To Cancel Fireworks Show With Century; Century Council Can’t Vote Without Quorum
June 9, 2020
It now looks certain that the annual Century-Flomaton fireworks show won’t happen this year for the Fourth of July.
The show is funded by both communities, and it alternates locations each year from Showalter and Anthony Pleasant parks in Century to Hurricane Park in Flomaton. This year’s show was set to be in Century.
Century Council President Ann Brooks called a special council meeting for Monday morning to discuss the future of the show, but only one other council member – Ben Boutwell – joined the teleconference meeting. Council members Louis Gomez, Sandra McMurray-Jackson and James Smith were virtual no-shows for the meeting\. Without a quorum of the members on the call, the meeting could not progress.
Century Mayor Henry Hawkins said Monday afternoon said he would be waiting to see what Flomaton wanted to do, possibly still contributing Century’s portion of the cost to Flomaton.
But Monday evening, the Flomaton Town Council voted not to take part in a fireworks show this year.
Barring any drastic last minute action by the Century Town Council at their next meeting on June 15, the fireworks show will not happen this year.
This year’s Sertoma 4 of July Fireworks Celebration in Pensacola has also been canceled due to the coronavirus, permitting issues, and a lack of funding.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms Continue
June 9, 2020
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Today: Showers and thunderstorms. High near 87. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest 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.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 89. North wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 89.
Northview High Creates Senior Honors Video For The Class Of 2020
June 9, 2020
Northview High School created a video to honor the 70 members of the Class of 2020 that would have been recognized during the annual Senior Honors Night.
Gulf Power Donates $300K For Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grants; Application Deadline Is Friday
June 9, 2020
A second round of grants from the Florida SBDC at UWF will be available for eligible businesses impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to an additional $300,000 contribution from Gulf Power through its economic development fund. The Northwest Florida Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program assists for-profit businesses in Northwest Florida with their immediate cash flow needs as a result of a demonstrated economic impact due to COVID-19.
“Once again we are grateful for Gulf Power’s support to continue this grant program that will benefit small businesses,” said Kelly Massey, Regional Director of the Florida SBDC at UWF. “We know that many businesses across Northwest Florida continue to suffer, and a grant program like this can help a local small business make it through these challenging times.”
Gulf Power initially contributed $250,000 earlier this spring, which provided 50 local businesses with grants of up to $5,000. The application period for the second round of grants opens next week.
“We are honored to be able to provide additional assistance to our local businesses as we continue to navigate this pandemic together,” said Gulf Power President Marlene Santos. “Gulf Power is dedicated to continuing to find innovative ways to support our customers and our communities during these unprecedented times.”
The application period for the second round of grants will be open until 5 p.m. Friday, June 12. Only grant applications submitted during this timeframe will be eligible for review. Grant awards will be up to $5,000, and some of the eligibility requirements include:
- Must be a for-profit, privately held small businesses established on or before January. 1, 2019.
- Must maintain a place of business, including a physical location (commercial building), within eligible Northwest Florida counties (Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Jackson, Washington, Calhoun and Bay).
- Must have 11 to 29 employees.
- Must have a demonstrated reduction in sales revenues of 25% or more due to the loss of business income related to COVID-19.
- Can’t have been awarded another recent local grant facilitated by the Florida SBDC at UWF (Such as the Escambia County Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant)
The Florida SBDC at UWF will receive these applications, and send eligible applications to a third-party review board created to approve the award of grant funding to each applicant on a case-by-case basis. UWF will distribute the appropriate funds to businesses who have been awarded grant funds.
The full list of eligibility requirements, steps to apply, and grant application can be found by scrolling down to the grant information link found at https://sbdc.uwf.edu/
Tree Causes Sewage Spill In Cantonment
June 9, 2020
The Emerald Coast Utilities authority cleaned up most of a sewage spill in a Cantonment cause by a tree and worked to prevent a larger overflow.
An overflow of an estimated 800 gallons occurred in the 1200 block of Lake Drive on June 7 due to tree root damage to a four-inch sewer force main, with 500 gallons recovered by vacuum trucks and transported to an ECUA Water Reclamation Facility for proper treatment and disposal. ECUA crews diverted an additional 3,000 gallons from the site to tanker trucks, preventing a larger overflow. Bacteriological sampling has been initiated.
ECUA crews repaired the force main and cleaned the overflow area with a biocide agent to eliminate any contamination concerns.
Sidney Marshall Hahn
June 9, 2020
Sidney Marshall Hahn, 73, of Beulah, passed peacefully at home April 22, with his loving family by his side. Sidney was born December 1, 1946, in Pensacola to the late Charles and Malzie Hahn. He graduated from Woodham High in 1968 and retired from Solutia after 35 years of service. He was in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam era. Sidney enjoyed his retirement by gardening, hunting, camping and traveling.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill, Steven and Mickey Hahn; sister Diana Hahn; granddaughter, Shay Callen; sister-in-law Betty Hahn; brother-in-law Ross Carter; and nephew Dusty Hahn. Sidney is survived by his wife, Yvonne Hahn; daughter Sabrina Prince (Trey Miller); granddaughter Brittani Word (Dillon Herbst); stepson Sid Manning; granddaughter, Sydney Manning; great-grandsons, Imery Word, Luca Watson and Leif Herbst; great-granddaughter Chevelle Watson; brother Tony Hahn (Terri); sister Betty Carter; sisters-in-law Zenova and Lynn Hahn; uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
We would like to thank Baptist Infusing, Radiation and Oncology Center and the nurses for always being so nice; Dr. Sweta Jonnalagadda; Dr. Jean Martucci for being the kindest, nicest doctor we have ever met. I wanted to take a moment to tell him how much we appreciate the time he took with us. I would also like to thank Richard, Marie, Mellissa Gibbs, James, Janice, Austin and Abby Courson for all the nice things they did for us. We love all of you! Also to thank Shirley Long and Manie Bodiford for just being there for me.
Visitation will be June 13 at 10 a,m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.n. at Faith Chapel North.
Dorothy Ann Albritton
June 9, 2020
Dorothy Ann Albritton passed away peacefully on June 4, 2020, and went to be with her Lord at the age of 85. She was born on April 15, 1935, in Repton, Alabama to the late Louis and Exa Mae Pullen.
She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, and mother as well as a dear friend to many. The Lord gifted her with numerous talents employing them in a variety of ways, most of which in service to others.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Edward Albritton; children, Sherry A. Windham (Ron) of Elba, and Randy Albritton (Lynn) of Culpeper, Virginia. She is also survived by two sisters and one brother, Ruth Reed (Kenneth) of
Atmore, Marvette Godwin (Roy) of Oak Grove, Florida, James Pullen of Atmore; grandchildren, Ashley, Alanna, Jonathan, Zachary, Miles and 10 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by brothers, Louis Marvin Pullen as well as Thomas Albert Pullen of Brewton.
Funeral Services were held Monday, June 8, 2020, Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randy Albritton officiating.
Burial was in Serenity Gardens Cemetery.
Active pallbearers were Jonathan Windham, Zachary Albritton, Miles Albritton, Ryan Godwin and Sam Delarosa.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Linda Mae Findley
June 9, 2020
Mrs. Linda Mae Findley, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, in Pensacola, Florida.
Mrs. Findley was a native of Atmore, AL and had resided in Century, FL for most of her life. She was retired from the Escambia County Florida School Board as a bus driver for over 20 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Verna Simmons; daughter, Edna Dawn Gafford and two brothers, Billy Simmons and Clyde Simmons.
She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Johnny Lee Childress of Century, FL; one son, Jody Douglas Findley of Century, FL; one daughter, Wendy (Keith) Lisenby of Brewton, AL; one brother, David Simmons of Jay, FL; two sisters, Brenda (Jerry) Wiggins of McDavid, FL and Patsy (Arthur) Harrington of Patterson, LA; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, May 31, 2020, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Adam Sexton officiating.
Burial was at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Services were held Sunday, May 31, 2020, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Little Jamie Gafford, Big Jamie Gafford, Hunter Gafford, Ramsey Gafford, Austin Greenwood and Jacob Findley.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Ronald Ray Mosley
June 9, 2020
Ronald “Ronnie” Ray Mosley, 71, a lifelong resident of Atmore, Alabama passed away May 15, 2020. He was born on August 6, 1948, and was a millwright most of his life.
Ronnie is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lesley Mosley and Rhonda Christine Mosley; and brothers, Wayne and Douglas Mosley.
Ronnie is survived by his son, Rob Mosley and his wife Mary Alice of Troy, AL and his two grandchildren, Jack and Alice Mosley; his nephew, Blaise Mosley and wife Courtney of Daphne, AL.
Ronnie was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He will be greatly missed.
A family gathering of family and friends was held Friday, May 22, 2020, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Ann Williams
June 9, 2020
Mrs. Mary Ann Williams, age 63, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at her home in Chrysler, Alabama.
Mrs. Williams was born in Atmore, AL, raised in Bay Springs, AL, spent most of her life in Huxford, AL and had resided in Chrysler, AL for the past 13 years. She was a homemaker and was all about her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Inez Weekley; sister, Ruby Hamric and her husband of 36 years, Clifford F. “Buck” Williams.
She is survived by one son, James Williams (Hannah Bowen) of Chrysler, AL; two daughters, Rose Mary (Ronnie) Merchant of Jay, FL and Terri Williams of Jay, FL; mother of her grandchildren, Crystal Williams of Atmore, AL; four grandchildren, Coty (Kirsten) Merchant, Kayla (Tyler) Cofield, Austin Williams and Bailey Williams; two great-grandchildren, Carsyn Lane Merchant and Aiden Jon Cofield; niece, Lynn Day of Stapleton, AL and other family and many friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 5, 2020, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.