Jay High’s Alayna Lowery Has Signed With UWF Softball
November 16, 2021
Jay High School’s Alayna Lowery has signed a softball scholarship with The University of West Florida Argos. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Delta Adds Nonstop Flight From Pensacola To New York
November 16, 2021
Delta Air Lines has announced it will begin daily, nonstop service from Pensacola International Airport to LaGuardia Airport on December 18.
The Atlanta-based carrier says the service is scheduled to run through May 4, 2022.
LaGuardia Airport, located in the Queens Borough of New York City, is the third busiest airport in New York, offering connections to Richmond, Virginia; Detroit, Michigan; Minneapolis, Minnesota, and many other destinations.
Delta’s daily flight will be operated by Republic Airways on the ERJ 175. The flight will arrive in Pensacola at 11:30 a.m. CST and depart for New York at 12:30 p.m. CST. Typical flight time is 2.5 hours.
Janice Loette Dagen Parker
November 16, 2021
Janice Loette Dagen Parker, age 79, passed away on November 7, 2021. She was born on August 3, 1942 in Dry Springs, FL to William “Bill” and Aggidean Barlow Dagen.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Eddie Parker; her siblings, Gladys Dagen, LaVerne D. Warren, Rita Bolton and Robert L. Dagen.
She is survived by her son, John Andy Cannon of Walnut Hill, FL; her daughter, Gwen Parker of Walnut Hill, FL; her grandchildren, Brittany Tutton (Lo Pollard), Kelsey (Neal) Phillips, Parker Tutton and Caren Cannon along with six great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Pine Barren Cemetery in Davisville, FL. Interment will follow at Pine Barren Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
10,000 Pound Food Giveaway In Cantonment Tuesday Afternoon
November 15, 2021
The Cantonment Improvement Committee will hold a 10,000 pound food giveaway Tuesday afternoon at Carver Park on Webb Street.
The food distribution will begin at 3:30 p.m. and continue while supplies last for anyone in need of food. People should line up their vehicles, single file on Webb Street facing north; food will be loaded into vehicles. Identification is required. (Note: Nearby Louis Street is closed between Washington and Lincoln streets for construction.)
Pictured Volunteers from Ascend Cares assisted with a 10,000 pound food giveaway in August at Carver Park in Cantonment. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
ECUA Sewer Averaging Begins Today. Here’s What That Means For Your Bill.
November 15, 2021
The Emerald Coast Utility Authority’s sewer averaging period begins today.
If you are an ECUA mainland residential wastewater customer, your annual sewer charges are based on the average number of gallons of water used in your household during the period.
ECUA’s sewer averaging period begins with each residential customer’s first meter reading on or after November 15 (including ECUA sewer customers whose water service is received from another water provider). The length of the sewer averaging period is 90 day. If you have a separate irrigation meter, the water used through the irrigation meter is not included in the sewer averaging calculation.
“Since your actual water consumption during this period will determine your sewer charge for the next twelve months, it is important to check all indoor and outdoor plumbing fixtures for leaks. Water wasted due to leaks will affect your monthly water and sewer charges. Most leaks are easy to identify but sometimes, it takes a little creativity to track them down,” ECUA said.
Here are some quick tips to reduce water usage now, and save all year on ECUA sewer charges:
- You need to lubricate, adjust or replace the flush handle if you have to jiggle it to stop the water from running after you flush. The “stuck” handle may be causing the stopper to stay open, allowing water to flow into the bowl.
- Confirm a suspected leak in your toilet’s plumbing by putting several drops of food coloring in your toilet tank. Wait 15 minutes, and if the colored water shows up in the bowl, there is a leak in the tank. Check the toilet’s stopper ball for wear by removing the toilet lid, flushing the toilet, and rubbing the bottom of the stopper with your finger. If the rubber rubs off or crumbles, it is time to replace the stopper.
- Water the lawn and garden only when necessary. ECUA recommends that our customers irrigate between the hours of 10 p.m. and 3:00 a.m., an optimum off-peak time.
- Make sure that outside spigots are not forgotten in the “on” position.
- Cut down on the frequency of at-home car washing, or use a commercial car wash.
- Make sure you have a full load before running the washer or dishwasher.
- Don’t let the water run while you brush your teeth or shave.
A Tribute To Veterans Held At Cantonment’s Carver Park (With Photo Gallery)
November 15, 2021
The Cantonment Improvement Committee and the Ascend Cares Foundation presented “A Tribute to Veterans” Sunday afternoon at Carver Park in Cantonment.
The event featured reflections on military service from Rev. Timothy Chandler, USMC, retired, from Bush Street Church; Terry Thomas, U.S. Navy, retired, a Bronze Star recipient; Evangelist Sharon Herrins, U.S. Air Force, retired, from Providence Baptist Church; and author David Trombly, USMC, retired. The event also included the presentation of colors by Tate High School AJROTC, prayers, patriotic music, a memorial tribute to deceased service members, and more.
Nearly 100 people attended the event, the first veterans program held by the CIC at Carver Park.
For a photo gallery, click or tap here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Reminder: Louis Street In Cantonment Closed For A Month
November 15, 2021
Louis Street in Cantonment will be closed for about a month beginning Monday.
Louis Street (Highway 297A) will be closed between Washington Street and Lincoln Street for drainage improvements and road widening, according to Escambia County.
Construction is expected to be completed by December 15.
Local traffic will be detoured in the surrounding neighborhood. All other through traffic should use County Road 97 between Muscogee Road and Kingsfield Road.
Pictured: Looking north (above) and south (below) on Louis Street from Lincoln Street Sunday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com graphic and photos, click to enlarge.
Bonus Gallery: Northview Chiefs Band, Cheerleaders And More
November 15, 2021
The Northview Chiefs defeated Bozeman Friday night in Bratt.
For a bonus photo gallery with the band, cheerleaders and more, click or tap here.
For an action photo gallery, click or tap here.
And click here for a game summary.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview NJROTC Wins Weekend Orienteering Meet
November 15, 2021
The Northview High School NJROTC took first place overall in a weekend orienteering meet at Blakeley State Park near Spanish Fort.
The Northview cadets also took first in male varsity, second in male junior varsity, and second in female intermediate.
Michael Cody took the top spot in varsity, with Ethan Kilburn and John Bashore coming in third and fourth. Erich Amerson took the second spot on junior varsity, and Dallon Rackard was fifth.
Sarius Davis, Raven Mccarthy and Shelby Kent took second, third and fifth place, respectively, in the female intermediate race.
Orienteering involves navigation with a map and compass with a goal of getting from point to point in the fastest time possible.
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Sunny And Warming Week Ahead
November 15, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 47. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 74. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.