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On July 4th, 1776, the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. On this important day in our nation’s history, our Founding Fathers put their signatures on a piece of paper that not only declared independence from Great Britain, but also declared the essential values that define us as Americans. This document ignited a sense of American pride with the memorable and historic opening statement: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by...
Otto Whittaker wrote the following essay, “I Am the Nation” in 1955 as a public relations advertisement for the Norfolk and Western Railway. The message found in Mr. Whittaker’s essay is still appropriate for this Independence Day, so I have chosen to include it below as part of my weekly column. “I was born on July 4, 1776, and the Declaration of Independence is my birth certificate. The bloodlines of the world run in my veins, because I offered freedom to the oppressed. I am many things and many people. I am the Nation. I am 213 million livin...
The short answer is yes, but there are many pernicious factors eroding our desire and will to maintain and uphold the greatest republic in history. Foundationally great, America is the only nation on earth that enshrines the God given rights of every citizen. Our founders acknowledged God created each of us to be free and therefore crafted our Constitution to preserve and protect our “unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” With the best framework to be the greatest freest nation on the planet, America is only as...
The Century Town Council, serving as the Local Planning Agency (LPA), has 60 days to submit a recommendation whether the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) is or is not in agreement with the town's comprehensive plan, according to Town Planner Debbie Nickles at Monday night's council meeting. Aug. 31 will end the 60-day review period. Nickles has been working with Peggy Fowler of Peggy Fowler and Associates, meeting with citizens of Century at four publicly advertised meetings where citizens h...
Certified Public Accountant Josh Durst of Durst and Jordan presented his findings of the September 30, 2017 final audit report with comparatives to 2016 at the Jay Council meeting last Monday, reminding them to be cash aware in future project choices. Durst told the council that although the audit was considered clean, there was a big change in the towns overall cash position and there were a few concerns in relation to cash. He noted that the town's statement of net position and cash and cash...
The Escambia County (Ala.) Board of Education approval several agenda items for the 2018-2019 school year at its Tuesday, June 26 meeting. The following consent items on the agenda were approved unanimously by the board: approval to participate in the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) for 2018-2019 for all Child Nutrition Program (CNP) cost centers (the Escambia County school system's application to participate in this program has been approved by the Alabama State Department of Education CNP...
From left, Tom McMillan, John Barnett, Henry Hawkins and Will Ruzic talk while attending last week's open house at Provalus in Brewton. The new information technology center is eager to have new employees join. For more information about job opportunities at Provalus, call 251-286-1070....
The Brewton Town and Gown Players will be presenting the musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at 7 p.m. from Thursday, July 19 through Saturday, July 21 and at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 22 at Woodfin Patterson Auditorium located at Coastal Alabama Community College on the Brewton campus. Tickets are $12 and available at www.chitty.brownpapertickets.com or in person at Brewton City Hall or at the door. The cast is comprised of over 45 actors from Brewton, Atmore, and Monroeville. Artistic Director Stephen Billy is beyond thrilled to be bringing this...
Escambia County (Ala.) is one of seven counties that will benefit from $70,760 awarded to the Community Action Agency of South Alabama (CAASA) following Gov. Kay Ivey’s awarding of grants totaling $964,862 to assist low-income and elderly Alabama residents with weatherizing their homes to lower energy costs. CAASA also serves Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Marengo, Monroe and Wilcox counties. The grants support Alabama’s Weatherization Assistance Program which provides funds to improve the energy efficiency and safety of qualifying homes. Prior...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) encourages America’s farmers and ranchers to nominate candidates to lead, serve and represent their community on their local county committee. According to USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) Escambia County Executive Director Karin Knowles, FSA will accept nominations for county committee members beginning Friday, June 15, 2018. Producers across the country are already serving on committees where they play a critical role in the day-to-day operations of FSA, making important decisions on programs dea...
Century Health & Rehabilitation Center has been recognized as a 2018 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The award is the second of three distinctions possible through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, which spotlights providers across the nation that have demonstrated their dedication to improving quality of care for residents and patients in long term and post-acute care. “Century Health & Rehabilitation Center is committed to...
