Learn To Do Business With ECUA At Workshop
November 12, 2012
The Emerald Coast Utilities Authority will host a a “how to do business” with ECUA workshop this week.
The informational meeting will educate attendees about the potential of doing business with the ECUA, while increasing participation in obtaining future ECUA contracts. There will also be a discussion about the new requirements for payment and performance bonds. Attendees will also learn about the bidding process, qualification requirements, future business opportunities, and how the ECUA hiring process is conducted.
ECUA speakers will include Bill Johnson, director of engineering, Amy Williamson, senior purchasing agent, and Frances Webb, human resources generalist.
The event will take place Wednesday, November 14 at 401 East Chase Street from 9 a.m. until noon. The workshop is free, but per-registration is recommended. For more information, contact Laura Subel at lsubel@uwf.edu, (850) 595-0089 or online at clientsfloridasbdc.org/center.
Photos: NHS Band, Dance Team, NJROTC; West Florida Band
November 12, 2012
For a photo gallery featuring the Northview High band, dance team and NJROTC, and the West Florida High band, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
HS Football: Final District Standings, Playoff Pairings
November 12, 2012
Here is a look at the final district standings for the 2012 high school football season and schedules for the first round of the playoffs.
Century Correctional, Forest Service Hold Trail Ride For Special Olympics
November 12, 2012
Century Correctional Institute and the Florida’s Forestry Service partnered for a recent trail ride to benefit Florida Special Olympics.
Riders with about 65 horses and five wagons with teams turned out for the first annual trail ride, which was followed by an auction. The event raised a total of $2,350 for Special Olympics. Organizers said a bigger and better event is being planned for next year.
Donations for the event included: one free shoulder mount from Cooper Taxidermy in Pace, a rifle scope from Mike’s Gun Shop in Jay, gift certificates from Circle J Western Wear in Chumuckla and Penton’s Farm Supply, halters and harnesses from Cantonment Feed, and handheld radios from S&K Communications in Century.’
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Walnut Hill Fire Honors Firemen, Community Members During Fish Fry
November 11, 2012
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department honored members of the community and the department during their 43rd annual fish fry Saturday.
Diann Stewart was named Firefighter of the Year, an award chosen by her fellow firefighters. Dennis Rigby was named Officer of the Year and recognized for his 32 years of service to the department.
Escambia Grain received the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s Community Service Award, and former chief Al Bradley was named an honorary member.
Hundreds of people enjoyed fried catfish or grilled chicken plates during the event, with proceeds to be used to provide assistance to displaced fire victims in the area. The Northwest Florida Blood Center Bloodmobile was also on hand for a blood drive.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: Diann Stewart was named the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s Firefighter of the Year Saturday during the department’s 43rd annual catfish fry. Pictured inset: Andrew Peters fries catfish for the event. NorthEscambia.com photos, click toe enlarge.
Cross Country: Jay Lady Royals Headed To State, Boys Place 12th
November 11, 2012
The Jay Lady Royals cross country team is state bound after a number four showing at the Region 1-1A meet Saturday in Tallahassee.
The Royals were the only public school from the regional that advanced to state with a 4th out of 13 team finish. Two Jay runners also advanced not only as part of the team, but also as individuals. Sophomore Jessica Thornton placed 5th overall with a time of 20:28. Eighth grader Jorja Agrait placed 13th overall with a time of 21:10.
The Jay boys team did not fair as well overall, finishing 12th out of 15 teams. but improving their 1A District 1 standings to 2nd behind PCA. Sophomore Micah Kemp was the lead runner for Jay as he advances to the State meet for the Royals. Kemp finished 13th overall with a time of 17:26 for his fourth trip to state.
The state finals will be held next Saturday, November 17 at the Apalachee State Park in Tallahassee.
GIRLS RESULTS
Including Jay, Pensacola Christian, Central
5 — Thornton, Jessica, Jay 20:29.0
9 — Cochran, Lauren, Pensacola Christian 20:58.2
13 — Agrait, Jorja, Jay 21:10.4
23 — Jacobs, Sarah, Pensacola Christian 22:00.0
25 — Brown, Savannah, Jay 22:14.4
35 — Thornton, Jenna, Jay 22:53.7
38 — Smith, Cecilia, Central 23:09.52
41 — Henderson, Megan, Pensacola Christian 23:15.5
46 — Bradley, Brandi, Central (Milton) 23:36.1
48 — Gilliard, Camryn, Central (Milton) 23:43.2
59 — Mitchem, Alexis, Jay 25:02.8
60 — Gagnon, Mikayla, Pensacola Christian 25:05.6
61 — Weekes, Kendra, Jay 25:07.2
67 — Smith, Monica, Pensacola Christian 25:36.2
69 — Hopkins, Beth, Central (Milton) 25:55.5
70 — Waters, Erica, Central (Milton) 25:56.6
71 — Free, Danielle, Jay 26:00.3
73 — Fuller, Kennedy, Central (Milton) 26:08.6
75 — Brock, Ann, Pensacola Christian 26:31.1
77 — Barnhart, Esther, Pensacola Christian 26:47.7
78 — Morrow, Allaina, Central (Milton) 26:50.3
BOYS RESULTS
Including Jay, Pensacola Christian, Central
6 — Balentine, Joshua, Pensacola Christian 17:06.7
8 — Carlson, Jeremy, Pensacola Christian 17:18.0
13 — Kemp, Micah, Jay 17:26.5
17 — Jekel, Justin, Pensacola Christian 17:36.5
28 — Johnson, Kody, Pensacola Christian 18:29.4
35 — Posey, Daniel, Pensacola Christian 18:54.2
43 — Peterson, Christop, Pensacola Christian 19:05.6
52 — Fuller, Kyle, Central (Milton) 19:33.7
53 — Wolfe, Cody, Jay 19:34.4
60 — Foley, Mark, Jay 20:04.4
82 — Givens, Morgan, Central (Milton) 21:17.5
89 — Price, Garrett, Central (Milton) 21:53.4
95 — Belanger, Ervin, Jay 22:55.4
101 — Gonzalez, Austin, Jay 24:12.8
103 — Peirce, Garrett, Central (Milton) 24:58.2
104 — Harris, Cole, Central (Milton) 24:59.7
105 — Goodson, Noah, Jay 28:39.5
Worker Hit By Truck In Construction Zone
November 11, 2012
A 56-year old man was critically injured Saturday morning when he was struck by a vehicle in a construction zone.
The man was reportedly setting up traffic cones on Highway 31 at Industrial Drive in Atmore about 7 a.m. when he was hit by a full-size Ford pickup truck estimated to be traveling at least 45 mph. The force of the impact threw the man about 35 feet.
He was airlifted to Baptist Hospital in Pensacola as a “trauma alert”. The man’s name has not been released; the accident remains under investigation.
Pictured: A 56-year old man was critically injured when he was hit by a pickup truck Saturday morning in this Atmore construction zone. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview Senior Night
November 11, 2012
Northview High School honored senior members of the football team, cheerleaders, dance team and NJROTC during Senior Night.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: Northview senior football player Chad Smith along with his mother Tammy Smith and brother Cody Smith during Senior Night activities. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Brewton Man Killed In Highway 31 Wreck
November 11, 2012
A Brewton man was killed in single vehicle wreck early Saturday morning in Canoe, Ala., just east of Atmore.
The accident happened just before 5 a.m. on Highway 31 at Arthur Hall Road. Edward White, 33, apparently lost control and flipped his vintage Mercury Cougar multiple times. White was pronounced deceased on the scene. There were no passengers in the vehicle.
The accident remains under investigation by the Alabama State Troopers.
Pictured: A Brewton Man was killed in this single vehicle crash Saturday morning in Canoe, Ala. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview, West Florida Cheerleaders, Mini Dance Team
November 11, 2012
For a photo gallery with the Northview and West Florida cheerleaders and Northview’s special mini Dance team, click here.
For cheerleader and mini dance team photos, click here.
(Band photos will be published Monday)
For a game summary and action photo, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.