Farm Hill Utilities Lifts Boil Water Notice For Glenmore Trail Subdivision
April 4, 2022
UPDATE: THIS BOIL WATER NOTICE HAS BEEN RESCINDED.
Farm Hill Utilities has issued boil water notice for the Glenmore Trail Subdivision in Cantonment until further notice.
The precautionary boil water notice is due to a water main repair in the area.
The utility is advising, as a precaution, that all water used for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes be boiled. A rolling boil of one minute is sufficient. As an alternative bottled water may be used.
This precautionary boil water notice will remain in effect until the problem has been corrected and bacteriological survey shows that the water is safe to drink.
Lillian Elane Kolleng
April 4, 2022
Lillian Elane Kolleng, 96, of Pensacola, Florida went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 19, 2022. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Collinsville, Illinois, on November
12, 1925, to her parents, Anton Poshkus and Eva Pacewic.
Lillian’s childhood years were during The Great Depression. Her father died when she was only 5 years old, and her mother passed away when she was 14. Her Aunt Helen and Uncle (Ponton) raised her during her teenage years. Lillian’s first job as a secretary was for Quaker Oats in St. Louis, Missouri, after graduating from high school in Collinsville, Illinois. She then moved to Washington D.C. to work for the United Nations as a civil servant. It was there that she met Jacob “Jake” Kolleng on a blind date, and they were married several months later on January 29, 1955, and then began their military (United States Navy) life together with stateside duty
assignments which included San Diego and Alameda, CA; Millington, TN; Patuxent River, MD; and Honolulu, HI. After retirement from the U.S. Navy and acquired civil service employment for many years, they made one last move to Pensacola, Florida, and served out their civil service careers at the Naval Air Station Pensacola.
A defining characteristic of Lillian was her complete devotion to her God and Family. She was a devout Catholic and led her life with a servant’s heart, selflessly and sacrificially serving others. Lillian was extraordinarily kind, thoughtful and charitable, and she never had an unkind word towards anyone. She was a devoted wife and mother and loved her children deeply, always making each one feel equally special to her. Lillian was the most delightful human being and was loved by everyone she met. Her positive attitude and contagious sense of humor were so endearing. Lillian and her family have the fondest memories of vacations spent in Lake Tahoe, Sunday drives looking for their “Dream home” weekend visits to the zoo, and family dinners out on “payday”. She was a wonderful cook and spent countless hours making homemade apple and cherry pies, chocolate fudge, spaghetti, and roast beef Sunday dinners. She was very articulate and had an excellent command of the English language as well as the most exquisite penmanship, even well into her mid-90s. Lillian certainly was a perfect example of a “life well lived” on Earth and will be dearly missed.
Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, Anton Poshkus and Eva Pacewic; brother, Dan Edwards; husband, Jacob Joseph Kolleng.
She is survived by her son, Jacob Patrick Kolleng of Atlanta, GA; four daughters: Mary Kolleng of Oakland, CA; Eva Padrick of Pensacola, FL; Therese Taylor and husband Mitch of Peachtree City, GA; Germaine Barrett of Fayetteville, GA; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
In addition to flowers, memorials may be made to Little Flower Catholic Church or charity of your choice.
A funeral mass for Lillian will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Little Flower Catholic Church in Pensacola at 12 noon, with a rosary preceding that at 11:30 a.m. Interment will closely follow at 1:30 p.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola. Father Matthew Worthen will officiate.
There Were 1,495 Distracted Driving Crashes Last Year In Escambia County. Six Were Fatal.
April 3, 2022
In 2021, there were 1,496 traffic crashes involving distracted driving in Escambia County.
Six of those crashes were fatal.
A map showing distracted drive crashes in Escambia County is below.
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has launched a campaign aimed at educating Florida motorists on the importance of avoiding distracted driving, and is informing motorists of current laws against distracted driving.
According to FLHSMV data, distracted driving crashes resulted in 333 fatalities across the state in 2021 – the highest recorded in Florida in at least eight years.
“When you get behind the wheel you only have one job, and that’s to ensure you and your passengers reach your destination safely,” said FLHSMV Executive Director Terry L. Rhodes. “More than 56,000 distracted driving crashes happened last year in Florida alone, and 75% of those crashes were caused by the driver being inattentive behind the wheel. Today and every day, pledge to drive how you would want others to drive around you and your loved ones – distraction free.”
On average, there were more than 1,000 distracted driving crashes every week across the state last year.
“It is extremely dangerous when you drive distracted on Florida roadways,” said Colonel Gene S. Spaulding, FHP director. “FHP wants to remind drivers to keep their hands on the wheel, eyes on the road, and their minds on driving. Focused attention on driving increases your reaction time to dangerous driving situations and keeps the ones you love safe as well as your fellow citizens.”
Safety Tips for Driving
- If you are expecting a text message or need to send one, pull over and park your car in a safe location. Once you are safely off the road and parked, it is safe to text.
- Designate your passenger as your “designated texter.” Allow them access to your phone to respond to calls or messages.
- Do not engage in social media scrolling or messaging while driving.
- Struggling to not text and drive? Activate your phone’s “Do Not Disturb” feature, or put your cell phone in the trunk, glove box, or back seat of your vehicle until you arrive at your destination.
Put Your Phone Away or Pay
- When you get behind the wheel, be an example to your family and friends by putting your phone away. Just because other people do it doesn’t mean texting and driving is “normal” behavior.
- In 48 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, texting while driving is an illegal, ticketable offense. You could end up paying a hefty fine and get points on your license.
- If you see someone texting while driving, speak up. If your friend is texting while driving, tell them to stop. Listen to your passengers: If they catch you texting while driving and tell you to put your phone away, put it down.
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Tate Grad Jordan Chase Torrez Competes On American Idol Sunday And Monday Nights
April 3, 2022
Tate High School graduate Jordan Chase Torrez is set to appear on American Idol Sunday and Monday nights.
On Sunday, he will find out who his duet partner will be for the duets challenge in Hollywood.
Torrez is a 2019 graduate of Tate High School.
American Idol airs locally from 7-9 p.m. both Sunday and Monday on WEAR 3.
Annual Spring Fling Youth Summit Was Held Saturday At Carver Park
April 3, 2022
The Annual Spring Fling Youth Summit was held Saturday at Carver Park in Cantonment.
There were free prizes, free food, music, arts and crafts, sports competition, educational and career information (grades 5-12), and lots of fun for grades kindergarten through high school.
The Spring Fling Youth Summit was sponsored by Ascend Performance Materials, IP, and the Escambia County CRA and was hosted by the Cantonment Improvement Committee.
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Sunshine Today; Watching Severe Weather Potential Headed Into Tuesday
April 3, 2022
We are watching the potential (2 of 5) for severe weather late headed into Tuesday. Damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes will all be possible. We’ll have further updates on timing and threats as we get closer.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday: Sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 67.
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Registration Underway For VPK In Escambia County Schools
April 3, 2022
Registration is underway for a free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) for 4-year olds that reside in the attendance zone for a Title I school.
Title I schools with a VPK program are Bratt, Jim Allen, Molino Park, Brentwood, Ensley, Ferry Pass, Global, Montclair, OJ Semmes, Weis, West Pensacola, Bellview, Holm, Longleaf, Navy Point, and Sherwood elementary school.
Parents first need to complete the VPK Certificate of Eligibility at familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com or go to the Early Learning Coalition, 1720 West Fairfield Drive, Suite 100/400, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The child’s birth certificate and the parent’s proof of residence must be uploaded when applying for the Certificate of Eligibility.
After completing the VPK Certificate of Eligibility, parents should complete an Escambia County School District online application in FOCUS by clicking here..
Beginning on Monday, April 4, the parent or guardian should take the documents listed below to Spencer Bibbs Center at 2005 North 6th Avenue to complete registration, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Families residing in the Bratt and Molino Park attendance zones should take relevant documents directly to the school.
Documents required:
- Certificate of Eligibility
- Birth Certificate
- Proof of Residence (utility bill or lease)
- Immunization Record
- Physical (or appointment card for upcoming physical)
- Child’s Insurance Card
- Child’s Social Security number
- Proof of Income (2021 W2 for all adults in home)
Schools will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is not complete until all documents have been approved and forms have been signed.
For more information, call (850)595-6915, extension 224.
Tate’s Indoor Percussion Unit And Chaparrals Color Guard Take The Gold In Saturday Show
April 3, 2022
Tate High School’s indoor percussion unit and Chaparrals color guard both took first place Saturday in the Gulf Coast Guard and Percussion Circuit Championship Show held at Tate. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Spring Festival of Flowers Continues Today In Milton
April 3, 2022
The 2022 Spring Festival of Flowers continues Sunday at the University of Florida West Florida Research and Education Center (WFREC) and Pensacola State College in Milton.
Admission is free for the event from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at 5988 Highway 90 in Milton. There are plant nursery vendors, a UF student club plant sale, arts and crafts, food and more.
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Car Crashes Backwards Into Tree; Driver Is Ejected Into Beaver Pond
April 2, 2022
A woman’s car rear-ended a tree before she was ejected into a beaver pond Friday afternoon near McDavid.
The woman was eastbound on Highway 164 at Pine Barren Road when she lost control and ran off the road. Traveling backwards, the rear of her Honda Accord collided with a tree before the car rotated into another tree. The adult female driver was ejected through the driver’s side window and into a beaver pond.
A passerby stopped and pulled the woman out of the pond. She was transported by Escambia County EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola with injuries that were not life-threatening.
The Florida Highway is investigating the crash. The McDavid Station of Fire Rescue also responded.
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