Clouds Tonight, Low Around 50
November 3, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 44. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 45.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Charles W. Rutherford
November 3, 2021
Charles W. Rutherford, age 89, passed away on November 3, 2021 in Atmore, AL. He was born on February 29, 1932 in Atmore, AL to Curry Webster and Mattie Lambert Rutherford. He retired as Fire Chief from the City of Atmore after 45 years of service. After retiring, he served as a Dispatcher with Poarch Police Department.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two children, Wayne Rutherford and Terri Anderson; his siblings, Opal Faircloth, Gene Rutherford, Luree Spence, Clarence Rutherford and Bill Rutherford.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Deborah Maddox Rutherford; his daughter, Kristina Rutherford of Atmore, AL; his brother, Dale (Brenda) Rutherford of Atmore, AL; his sister, Glenda (Autrey) Ziglar of Robinsonville, AL; his grandchildren, Chris Rutherford, Brandi Rutherford, Elijah Kimbrel, Noah Kimbrel and Makennah Kimbrel along with his great grandchildren, Wyatt Rutherford, Melea Graham, Rowdy Rutherford and Sophia Rutherford.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jerry Gehman officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 12:30 p.m. until service time at 2:00 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Nelda Grace Brown
November 3, 2021
Nelda Grace Brown, of Atmore, Alabama, peacefully passed away in her home, surrounded by
family and friends, Tuesday, October 19th, 2021. Nelda was born in Repton, Conecuh County,
AL to Carl Hubert, Sr. and Artie Missey McIntyre Brown, October 29, 1933.
Nelda graduated from Escambia County High School, Atmore, AL. Afterwards, she attended
Florida State Hospital School of Nursing in Chattahoochie, FL. Following nursing school, Nelda
served our country in military service with the United States Air Force. Nelda enjoyed a long
and successful career in nursing, working with Charity Hospital, New Orleans, LA, Greenlawn
Hospital, Atmore, AL, Dr. Fred Jones and Dr. Leonard Travis of the Women’s Clinic of Mobile,
AL, and working as a public health nurse and local administrator with the State of Alabama,
Escambia County Health Department in Brewton and Atmore, AL, and as a home health nurse
with the Daughters of Charity, Seton Home Health Services. In her career, Nelda enjoyed most,
caring for those in her community and often shared fond memories of relationships with her
colleagues, patients and their families.
Nelda was an avid fan of Elvis Presley, could shoot darts like no other, and spent many favorite,
relaxing and rejuvenating days with family and friends at Hubbard Landing, fishing, be it from
the pier or, among the cypress trees found on the miles and miles covered on the Mobile-Tensaw
Delta.
She is preceded in death by her parents and, sisters, Helen B. Ross and, Betty Joyce Brown,
brother, Carl Hubert Brown, Jr, sons Donald Franklin Schell, James Patrick Schell, niece Patricia
Hall McKinley, nephews Randall Harvey Ross and, Richard Heron Ross. Nelda is survived by
her sister, Hazel Brown Hall, daughters, Angela Grace Schell and Patricia Ronkartz Schell,
Nelda Denise Quintanilla, Valerie Nicole George and Evan Boone William Bernard,
grandchildren, Samantha Alyse Ronkartz, Ronald Joseph Ronkartz, Aidan Carlin Edmondson
and, Tara Maria Grace Quintanilla, nieces and nephews, Ronald and Marcella Ross, Terry and
Linda Jones, Mike and Cathy Hall Phillips, Gregory McKinley, and many second nieces and
nephews.
All are welcome to share in a gathering to remember Nelda’s birthday on Friday, October 29,
2021, at Hubbard Landing, for a picnic and pier fishing from 1:00 PM to sunset.
Nelda’s family will receive family and friends for a Celebration of Life, Saturday afternoon,
November 6, 2021, 2:00-4:00, at the First United Methodist Church in Atmore,
Woman Airlifted After Jacks Branch Rollover Crash; Child In Car Seat Not Injured
November 2, 2021
One person was injured in a rollover crash Tuesday morning in Cantonment, while a child in a car seat was uninjured.
The crash happened about 9:25 a.m. in a sharp curve on Jacks Branch Road just off Muscogee Road. An adult female was airlifted to a Pensacola hospital by LifeFlight. Authorities said a properly restrained young child in a car seat escaped injury
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and has not released further details.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Century Council Votes To Raise Garbage Rates
November 2, 2021
The Century Town Council voted Monday night to raise garbage rates, something that has become a yearly tradition.
The town contracts with Republic Services to collect garbage within the town limits. Republic has a provision in their contract that allows them to increase the rates they charge the town each December to match the Consumer Price Index.
The increase will amount to 3.73%, or 91 cents, per customer with one can. The town traditionally passes the rate increase directly along to residents each year.
Century renewed a five year no-bid contract with Republic Services in July 2020.
Residential sanitation customers in Century will see their rate increase from $24.43 to $25.34 . That’s broken down to $18.68 per residential container picked up by Republic and $6.66 for bimonthly yard waste pickup by the town. Century does not offer recycling services. Republic charges the town $15.49 a month for each residential container, so the town retains $3.19 each. With 533 containers, Century makes $1,700.27 per month that pays the town for providing customer service and billing.
Commercial customers will see a similar 3.73% increase from Republic, but they are not billed by the town.
File photo.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program Still Available For Escambia County Residents
November 2, 2021
Escambia County residents struggling to pay rent and utilities due to COVID-19 can still apply for help from the Escambia County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
The application portal is now open and available clicking or tapping here. Call (850) 403-6044 to make an appointment for in-person assistance, or see a list of libraries below.
Emergency rental assistance may be provided to eligible low-income Escambia County residents and families who:
- Have been financially impacted by COVID-19;
- Have total household income at or below 80% Area Median Income;
- Are at risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and
- Have not received any other rental assistance for the requested months
Both the renter and the landlord must submit an application through the portal. Reimbursement will be paid directly to the landlord or utility provider. View eligibility requirements and see if you qualify here.
The program can cover up to 12 months of overdue or late rent and utility bills for households in Escambia County. Additional details for rental assistance for landlords and renters can be found at MyEscambia.com/erap.
Escambia County has received the following allocations:
- $9,611,771 from the Consolidated Appropriations Act
- $7,605,344 from the American Rescue Plan
Escambia County ERAP Policies and Procedures are in alignment with the U.S Treasury Department’s guidelines (full policies and procedures).
Email ERAP@myescambia.zendesk.com or call (850) 403-6044 with any questions.
Citizens may use the computers at the following public libraries to complete their application:
- Century Branch Library – 7991 N. Century Blvd., Century
- Molino Branch Library – 6450-A Hwy. 95A, Molino
- Tryon Branch Library – 1200 Langley Ave., Pensacola
- Genealogy Branch Library – 5740 N. Ninth Ave., Pensacola
- Pensacola Library – 239 N. Spring St., Pensacola
- Southwest Branch Library – 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola
- Westside Branch Library – 1301 W. Gregory St., Pensacola
Escambia County To Stop Reporting COVID-19 Data
November 2, 2021
Escambia County will no longer report daily COVID-19 data as of the end of this week due to a decline in hospitalization rates.
The number of hospitalizations is the only data on the dashboard that is locally sourced ;the vaccination and death numbers currently on the county’s dashboard are from the CDC.
“We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation with our healthcare partners,” said Escambia County Public Safety Director Eric Gilmore. “As long as the hospitalizations remain under 50, we are going to discontinue the COVID-19 dashboard after Friday, Nov. 5.”
As of Monday, there were 36 COVID-19 hospitalizations reported in Escambia County, with one of those people under age 18. The Florida Department of Health releases a weekly report each Friday that includes county data for number of case, positivity rate and vaccination rate. The CDC continues to track per county death data.
Sunny And About 75 For Tuesday
November 2, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday Night: Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds up to 5 mph.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers in the evening, then slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Friday: Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 60s.
Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Saturday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Sunday: Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s.
Monday: Sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.
Wednesday Is An Escambia Schools Early Release Day. Don’t Forget About The New Times.
November 2, 2021
Parents of Escambia County School District students take note….Wednesday is an early release day and dismissal times have changed since last school year.
Early release days offer teachers and staff the opportunity for professional development, according to the district.
On all early release dates, schools will serve lunch and regular transportation will be provided.
There was previously an early release day on September 22, and there will also be an early release day on January 26. Early release times for each school are below.
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Tate Graduate Serves As Member Of Navy’s Submarine Program
November 2, 2021
A Tate graduate is currently stationed at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, homeport to all East Coast ballistic-missile and guided-missile submarines.
Seaman Paul Ashton, a 2018 Tate High School graduate, joined the Navy almost a year ago.
“Growing up in a big Navy area and hearing my friends, parents and siblings talk about the Navy made me think it would be a great fit for me,” said Ashton.
Today, Ashton serves as a missile technician, whose responsibilities include maintaining and guarding nuclear missiles.
According to Ashton, the values required to succeed in the military are similar to those found in Pensacola.
“I was a Pensacola Beach lifeguard,” said Ashton. “From that, I learned teamwork. Boy Scouts taught me leadership.”
Known as America’s “Silent Service,” the Navy’s submarine force operates a large fleet of technically advanced vessels. These submarines are capable of conducting rapid defensive and offensive operations around the world, in furtherance of U.S. national security.
There are three basic types of submarines: fast-attack submarines (SSN), ballistic-missile submarines (SSBN) and guided-missile submarines (SSGN).
Fast-attack submarines are designed to hunt down and destroy enemy submarines and surface ships; strike targets ashore with cruise missiles; carry and deliver Navy SEALs; conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions; and engage in mine warfare.
The Navy’s ballistic-missile submarines, often referred to as “boomers,” serve as a strategic deterrent by providing an undetectable platform for submarine-launched ballistic missiles. SSBNs are designed specifically for stealth, extended patrols and the precise delivery of missiles.
Guided-missile submarines provide the Navy with unprecedented strike and special operation mission capabilities from a stealthy, clandestine platform. Each SSGN is capable of carrying 154 Tomahawk cruise missiles, plus a complement of heavyweight torpedoes to be fired through four torpedo tubes.
As a member of the submarine force, Ashton is part of a rich 121-year history of the U.S. Navy’s most versatile weapons platform, capable of taking the fight to the enemy in the defense of America and its allies.
Serving in the Navy means Ashton is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on rebuilding military readiness, strengthening alliances and reforming business practices in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The Navy contributes to national security by ensuring trade routes are open,” said Ashton. “We also keep people at home protected by ensuring other countries don’t come into ours.”
With more than 90 percent of all trade traveling by sea, and 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic carried through underwater fiber optic, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to a strong and ready Navy.
A major component of that maritime security is homeported at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
“We do two big things here in King’s Bay: we send SSBNs on strategic deterrence patrols and we forward deploy our guided missile submarines overseas,” said Rear Adm. John Spencer, Commander, Submarine Group Ten. “This work is essential to uphold the number one mission of the Navy: strategic deterrence. And this is the only home port for both of these types of submarines on the East Coast.”
Strategic deterrence is the Nation’s ultimate insurance program, and for decades, Kings Bay has been home to Ohio Class SSBN ballistic-missile submarines. Beginning in 2028, the new Columbia Class ballistic-missile submarines will arrive and provide continuous sea-based strategic deterrence into the 2080s.
As Ashton and other sailors continue to train and perform the missions they are tasked with, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“Serving in the Navy means protecting the people back from home from stuff that they don’t even realize,” added Ashton.
By Megan Brown, Navy Office of Community Outreach. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda Rae Moreno for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.