Comments on: Termites, Rot And Lead Paint Will Likely Cause Century To Replace Historic Community Center http://www.northescambia.com/2023/09/termites-rot-and-lead-paint-will-likely-cause-century-to-replace-historic-community-center Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:58:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: M in Bratt http://www.northescambia.com/2023/09/termites-rot-and-lead-paint-will-likely-cause-century-to-replace-historic-community-center/comment-page-1#comment-524459 M in Bratt Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:54:50 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=524743#comment-524459 Point needs to be made that these so called "unincorporated area" community centers are also available to the citizens of Century for their use; because they are also residents and tax payers of Escambia County. It should also be noted that most of these community centers listed in District 5 are about the same age as the ones that Century has allowed to get to the point of falling down because of neglect and abuse. So what would lead us to believe that Century is prepared to take on the expense of keeping and maintaining any more community centers? Point needs to be made that these so called “unincorporated area” community centers are also available to the citizens of Century for their use; because they are also residents and tax payers of Escambia County. It should also be noted that most of these community centers listed in District 5 are about the same age as the ones that Century has allowed to get to the point of falling down because of neglect and abuse.
So what would lead us to believe that Century is prepared to take on the expense of keeping and maintaining any more community centers?

]]> By: Reader http://www.northescambia.com/2023/09/termites-rot-and-lead-paint-will-likely-cause-century-to-replace-historic-community-center/comment-page-1#comment-524450 Reader Fri, 15 Sep 2023 03:19:52 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=524743#comment-524450 "So, if these unincorporated communities can have a community center, why can’t Century?" What's your point? When this one is done, and another $10 million is spent for another one, Century will have FOUR. Carver Community Center (the one in the story) Century Community Center/Ag Building (open now) Century Business Center (open now) (yet unnamed) $10 million community center/shelter on Hecker Rd “So, if these unincorporated communities can have a community center, why can’t Century?”

What’s your point? When this one is done, and another $10 million is spent for another one, Century will have FOUR.

Carver Community Center (the one in the story)
Century Community Center/Ag Building (open now)
Century Business Center (open now)
(yet unnamed) $10 million community center/shelter on Hecker Rd

]]> By: Precedent http://www.northescambia.com/2023/09/termites-rot-and-lead-paint-will-likely-cause-century-to-replace-historic-community-center/comment-page-1#comment-524449 Precedent Fri, 15 Sep 2023 03:14:21 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=524743#comment-524449 Community centers in District 5 Escambia County: Barrineau Park Community Center & Historical Society Byrneville Community Center Carver Park Resource Center Davisville Community Center Molino Community Center & Historical Museum Oak Grove Community Center Quintette Community Center Walnut Hill Community Center & Ruritan Club So, if these unincorporated communities can have a community center, why can’t Century? Community centers in District 5 Escambia County:

Barrineau Park Community Center & Historical Society

Byrneville Community Center

Carver Park Resource Center

Davisville Community Center

Molino Community Center & Historical Museum

Oak Grove Community Center

Quintette Community Center

Walnut Hill Community Center & Ruritan Club

So, if these unincorporated communities can have a community center, why can’t Century?

]]> By: boohoo boohoo http://www.northescambia.com/2023/09/termites-rot-and-lead-paint-will-likely-cause-century-to-replace-historic-community-center/comment-page-1#comment-524400 boohoo boohoo Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:14:31 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=524743#comment-524400 why didn't they take care for the ones they had, maintenance and care. why build a new building that will not be completed. with all the churches in the area, should be able to come together and build one, better yet demo it and build a nature park and play ground...it just end up empty and a trash heap...10% to the big guy why didn’t they take care for the ones they had, maintenance and care. why build a new building that will not be completed. with all the churches in the area, should be able to come together and build one, better yet demo it and build a nature park and play ground…it just end up empty and a trash heap…10% to the big guy

]]> By: Just Me http://www.northescambia.com/2023/09/termites-rot-and-lead-paint-will-likely-cause-century-to-replace-historic-community-center/comment-page-1#comment-524391 Just Me Thu, 14 Sep 2023 03:37:25 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=524743#comment-524391 Can we at least replace those stained ceiling tiles in the ag building with a small portion of the money. Can we at least replace those stained ceiling tiles in the ag building with a small portion of the money.

]]> By: Oversight http://www.northescambia.com/2023/09/termites-rot-and-lead-paint-will-likely-cause-century-to-replace-historic-community-center/comment-page-1#comment-524377 Oversight Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:42:52 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=524743#comment-524377 Town of Century is now the proud owner of yet another worthless property. Town of Century is now the proud owner of yet another worthless property.

]]> By: Funny http://www.northescambia.com/2023/09/termites-rot-and-lead-paint-will-likely-cause-century-to-replace-historic-community-center/comment-page-1#comment-524372 Funny Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:36:32 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=524743#comment-524372 I propose we open three more community centers in century and use one for a ABC store where we can get something useful for our taxpayer money. I propose we open three more community centers in century and use one for a ABC store where we can get something useful for our taxpayer money.

]]> By: Just my 2cents http://www.northescambia.com/2023/09/termites-rot-and-lead-paint-will-likely-cause-century-to-replace-historic-community-center/comment-page-1#comment-524366 Just my 2cents Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:23:20 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=524743#comment-524366 It really saddens my heart to see the comments stating how this is such a waste of taxpayers money. I realize that some people feel that certain ones don’t deserve to have anything and that’s okay. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But as a Christian first and foremost, I know that God is at the forefront of this project because we’ve prayed and is in agreement; and God says where two or more agree, He is in the midst. The community of Century has gone through a lot of wrongdoing at the hands of others, but we won’t be taken advantage of anymore. GOD HAS THIS! And He’s going to make sure everything is done right and in order. And one more thing, I want to thank my Pastor, Dr. Michael Steward, who is not even a resident of Century, for being so concerned and caring so much about our community. Thank you Pastor. It really saddens my heart to see the comments stating how this is such a waste of taxpayers money. I realize that some people feel that certain ones don’t deserve to have anything and that’s okay. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But as a Christian first and foremost, I know that God is at the forefront of this project because we’ve prayed and is in agreement; and God says where two or more agree, He is in the midst. The community of Century has gone through a lot of wrongdoing at the hands of others, but we won’t be taken advantage of anymore. GOD HAS THIS! And He’s going to make sure everything is done right and in order. And one more thing, I want to thank my Pastor, Dr. Michael Steward, who is not even a resident of Century, for being so concerned and caring so much about our community. Thank you Pastor.

]]> By: Just my 2 cents http://www.northescambia.com/2023/09/termites-rot-and-lead-paint-will-likely-cause-century-to-replace-historic-community-center/comment-page-1#comment-524362 Just my 2 cents Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:32:36 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=524743#comment-524362 @ M in Bratt To answer your question, we definitely have a need for two. First of all, the Carver Community Center was the first and only community center in the town of Century for many years. It was a place that provided many services and opportunities to the residents of the neighborhood. In the early days it was opened all day, every day, ran first by the late Gladys Hicks (Sug) and then the late Corrie Carter. It was very different from the Ag building, which is mostly used for special purposes, this was truly a community center in every sense of the word. During summer vacation from school, this was where the neighborhood children were every day. It provided activities, lunch and much more. So yes, we would love to bring those things back for our children and grandchildren. And I would also like to state that this center was originally called the ‘Century Community Center’ until someone saw fit to bestow that name upon the Ag building. @ M in Bratt
To answer your question, we definitely have a need for two. First of all, the Carver Community Center was the first and only community center in the town of Century for many years. It was a place that provided many services and opportunities to the residents of the neighborhood. In the early days it was opened all day, every day, ran first by the late Gladys Hicks (Sug) and then the late Corrie Carter. It was very different from the Ag building, which is mostly used for special purposes, this was truly a community center in every sense of the word. During summer vacation from school, this was where the neighborhood children were every day. It provided activities, lunch and much more. So yes, we would love to bring those things back for our children and grandchildren. And I would also like to state that this center was originally called the ‘Century Community Center’ until someone saw fit to bestow that name upon the Ag building.

]]> By: bob c http://www.northescambia.com/2023/09/termites-rot-and-lead-paint-will-likely-cause-century-to-replace-historic-community-center/comment-page-1#comment-524361 bob c Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:12:52 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=524743#comment-524361 @ M in Bratt... You are Right--On. Seems the best use of Taxpayer Monies would be to determine which site is of more use to the public. Then demolish the old buildings and build a New and Much Better "Century Community Center" with all the modern amenities. Build something that the public and Citizens of Century want to go to and feel safe and secure doing so. Above all....keep a line-item accounting for every nail, board, brick, lightswitch that is going into the new construction. Do SOMETHING Resonable and Good for Century. @ M in Bratt…
You are Right–On.
Seems the best use of Taxpayer Monies would be to determine which site is of more use to the public. Then demolish the old buildings and build a New and Much Better “Century Community Center” with all the modern amenities.
Build something that the public and Citizens of Century want to go to and feel safe and secure doing so.
Above all….keep a line-item accounting for every nail, board, brick, lightswitch that is going into the new construction.
Do SOMETHING Resonable and Good for Century.

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