Century Hiring Town Manager, Town Clerk And Three Other Positions
November 16, 2021
The Town of Century is accepting applications for multiple positions, including a town manager and a town clerk.
Under the town’s charter, the mayor must recommend new hires to the council, which makes the final hiring decisions. Monday was the last scheduled council meeting until December 20, prompting Council President Luis Gomez to call a special meeting for November 30 to speed the hiring process.
“We’re not going into 2022 juggling employees or applicants to try to fill these jobs. When January 1 rolls in I want a great team in place,” Gomez said Monday night.
For the open job postings, click or tap here (pdf).
Applications close November 18 for a town clerk and an administrative clerk.
Applications close November 24 for multiple positions:
- Town manager with a salary negotiable based upon experience. As of Monday, 10 people had applied for the town manager job.
- Service worker with salary based upon experience
- Wastewater or water operator or trainee with a starting salary of $15 per hour for licensed operators or $13 per hour for trainees.
Interim Town Manager Vernon Prather has notified Century that he is leaving when his contract ends December 1, saying that he has decided to fully retire. Town Clerk Kim Godwin is no longer full time, notifying the mayor that she is now going to nursing school. She cut her hours to at least 25 per week, the minimum number needed to keep her benefits. And Assistant Town Clerk Emily Easterling recently resigned.
Pictured: Monday night meeting of the Century Town Council. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Sunny Skies, High In The Middle 70s
November 16, 2021
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Playoffs: Community Pep Rally Thursday For Northview Chiefs, NWE Chiefs
November 16, 2021
A community Chiefs pep rally will be held Thursday for the Northview Chiefs and the Northwest Escambia Chiefs.
It will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Bradberry Park in Walnut Hill.
The pep rally is for the Northview Chiefs as they travel to Baker Friday night for the regional semifinals and the NWE Chiefs as they work to bring home an Escambia River Conference league championship in all four age divisions. The NWE cheerleaders will also be recognized as they prepare to compete in the ERC cheer championships.
This event is not sponsored or sanctioned by Northview High School.
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UWF Earns #3 Seed in NCAA Playoffs, Awarded First-Ever Home Playoff Game
November 16, 2021
The UWF football team was awarded the No. 3 seed in Super Region 2 of the 2021 NCAA Division 2 Football Championship.
UWF will face Newberry at Blue Wahoos Stadium at 1 p.m. Saturday.
UWF is 9-1 on the year and shared the Gulf South Conference championship at 6-1 following Saturday’s 61-42 win over Valdosta State. The Argos have one of the top offenses in the country, ranking fourth with 497.4 yards of total offense and seventh in passing offense at 331.2 yards per game. Their 45.9 points per game are second nationally.
The Argonauts are making their third appearance in the NCAA Playoffs and have a 9-1 all-time record, making them the winningest team in D2 history at .900.
Newberry went 9-2 this year and won the South Atlantic Conference title with a 7-1 record. UWF has never faced the Wolves but is 3-0 in postseason play against SAC schools, defeating Wingate twice in first round games and Lenoir-Rhyne in the 2019 region final.
TICKET INFORMATION
Ticket prices are $25 for Argo Club and Priority 1 seating, $20 for Priority 2 seating and $15 for Priority 3 in the sideline bleachers.
Tickets will go on sale Monday morning. UWF season ticket holders will have until Wednesday at Noon CST to purchase their existing seat(s) before they are released to the public. Contact the UWF Ticket Office at (850) 474-ARGO (2746) for more information.
Blue Wahoos Stadium gates will open at Noon and parking lots will open at 9 a.m.
PARKING INFORMATION
Fans can use their Valdosta State (Game 5) Parking Pass for all 2021 NCAA Playoff Games at Blue Wahoos Stadium. Lots 4 & 5 across the street from Community Maritime Park will still be $10 per vehicle at home games similar to the regular-season. Recreational vehicles can park in Lot 5 for $30. Handicapped parking is available in Lot 3 for $10.
Photo: Morgan Givens/UWF for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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.
