Century Town Clerk Graduates From Clerk Institute
November 13, 2012
Century Town Clerk Leslie Gonzalez has completed her certification work at the Florida State University’s Institute of Government as is now eligible for certification through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.
Gonzalez began working toward certification in October 2010, shortly after being named Century’s town clerk.
“Being a clerk means something different to me because I am the town clerk of my hometown,” she said. “All clerks are a special group of people, but to know that when I go to work in the morning, I make a difference in the place where I grew up, the place where citizens know my family, the place where I played in the dirt so many years ago, has been delightfully rewarding.”
Gonzalez was president of her clerk class of 20 and was the speaker at the graduation ceremony.
Pictured: Century Town Clerk Leslie Gonzalez (left) is congratulated by Florida Association of City Clerks President Kelly Koos of Lakeland. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Gulf Power Storm Teams Home After Sandy Restoration
November 13, 2012
Gulf Power storm restoration teams have wrapped up their work in the Northwest to help restore power following Superstorm Sandy.
A 14-man Gulf Power evaluator team from Northwest Florida and a 70-person restoration team — including 48 line personnel and 22 support personnel — are back on the Gulf Coast.
The Gulf Power teams worked across the region to assist local utilities with power restoration, including a three-foot deep snowy assignment in West Virginia and four inches of snow in New Jersey.
Pictured top: Gulf Power teams prepare to go to work in snowy New Jersey. Pictured inset: A Gulf Power team works in Pennsylvania. Pictured: The entire Gulf Power team that worked with PSE&G, a New Jersey utility. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Florida Consumer Confidence On The Rise
November 13, 2012
Florida consumers were slightly less confident in October than a month earlier, but are more optimistic than they have been since the Great Recession began, the University of Florida reported.
UF’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research released its monthly index of consumer sentiment, which fell to 79 from an upwardly revised score of 80 in September. Three of the indices tracked by the survey, including two relating to past and future personal finances, fell for the month.
Floridians, however, say they are more confident in the U.S. economic recovery over the next year and five years down the road.
“The economy is clearly in recovery,” said BARB economist Chris McCarty. “However, as we have pointed out in previous releases, the recovery could be derailed if the impending fiscal cliff is not addressed in a sensible and coordinated way.”
By The News Service of Florida
Photos: Honoring Veterans With A Parade
November 13, 2012
Veterans Day obeisances were held across the area Monday, including a parade attended by thousands in Pensacola that ended at the Veterans Memorial Park and the Wall South.
For a photo gallery from the Pensacola Veterans Day Parade, click here.
Pictured top: The Tate High School Army JROTC marches in Pensacola’s Veterans Day Parade Monday morning. Pictured inset: The parade ended at the Wall South. Photos by Cheryl Casey Photography for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Man Dies In Sunday Night Highway 4 Wreck
November 12, 2012
A single vehicle accident west of Century claimed the life of one person Sunday night.
The accident happened just after 9 p.m. on Highway 4 at Canoe Creek, between Bratt and Byrneville. The Florida Highway Patrol said 50-year old Kevin Don Caddick of Century was westbound on Highway 4 when he lost control of his 1998 Dodge Ram in a curve, ran off the south side of the roadway, struck several trees and overturned into a wooded area. Caddick was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no passengers in the vehicle.
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the wreck.
Pictured: A Century man was killed in a single vehicle crash Sunday night on Highway 4 at Canoe Creek. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Local Art Students Recognized As Winners At The Fair
November 12, 2012
Numerous local high school and middle school students from the North Escambia area were recognized for their art entries in the School Art Exhibit at the recent 2012 Pensacola Interstate Fair.
The winners were as follows:
*** MIDDLE SCHOOL ***
Art Program Award of Excellence
Woodham — Winston Foster, Educator
Category – Drawing
First Place – Brandis Larock – Woodham
Second Place – Elizabeth Teets – Woodham
Third Place – Jordan Pollock – Ransom
Category – Mixed Media
First Place – Skylar Jones – Woodham
Second Place – Elise Felt – PATS Center
Third Place – Kaitlyn Negron – Woodham
Category – Painting
First Place – Alexandria Cummings – Bailey
Second Place – Alexis Waller – Bailey
Third Place – Kaitlyn Steeger – Woodham
Category – Printmaking
First Place – Mariah Bennett – Woodham
Second Place – Jacqueline Gibson – Woodham
Third Place – Toby Jamison – Woodham
Category – Sculpture
First Place – Emma Stark – PATS Center
Second Place – Ian Ruiz – Ransom
Third Place – Addison Geiger – Bailey
BEST-IN-SHOW
Dawn Looney – Painting — Woodham
Honorable Mention
Aimee Monk – Drawing – Ransom
Gabby Locke – Drawing – Ransom
Jared Clarke – Drawing – Ransom
Olivia Brown – Drawing– PATS
My Phan – Drawing – PATS
Sasha Irby – Drawing – PATS Center
Sydney Norris – Painting – Bailey
Cory Ward – Painting – Bailey
Addison Gage – Sculpture – Bailey
Ariyana Ramjust – Sculpture – Woodham
William Walker – Sculpture – Woodham
*** HIGH SCHOOL **
Category – Beginning Art
First Place – Stephanie Rosemore – Washington
Second Place – Michael Berryman – Washington
Third Place – Kristin Miller — Pace
Category – Ceramics
First Place – Matt Young – Washington
Second Place – Shane King – Washington
Third Place – Katelyn Varhalla – Tate
Category – Digital Arts
First Place – Faith Dorsey – Tate
Second Place – Derrion Epting, Cameron Houston. Wayne Lawley — Tate
Third Place – Chris Hinkle – Escambia
Category – Drawing
First Place – Anastasia Houser – Pace
Second Place – Sophia Chen – Pensacola
Third Place – Jessica Broussard – Washington
Category – Jewelry/Textiles
First Place – Trinity Dilliard – Pine Forest
Second Place – James Clements – Escambia
Category – Mixed Media
First Place – Kaylee Toyne – Pine Forest
Second Place – Stephanie Rosemore – Washington
Third Place – Allison Goodman McKnight – Escambia
Category – Painting
First Place – Mindy Cramlet – Escambia
Second Place – Summer Walker – Milton
Third Place – Ann Marie Buelow – Pensacola
Category – Photography
First Place – Caroline Shell – Pensacola
Second Place – Kaylee Toyne – Pine Forest
Third Place – Parris Ard, Morgan Bolen, Amanda Fair, Jiska Devries — Tate
Category – Printmaking
First Place – Savannah Way – Milton
Second Place – Taylor Moore – Jay
Third Place – Summer Weatherly – Milton
Category – Sculpture
First Place- – Makayla Kreakbaum – Pace
Second Place – Jordan Garcia – Escambia
Third Place – Sherron Thomas – Pace
BEST-IN-SHOW
Monique Lucas — Pine Forest
John Frenkel, Sr. Award
Alyssa Jones, Pine Forest
Honorable Mentions
Mary Sloan Britton — Beginning Art — Milton
Maria Boucher — Beginning Art — West Florida
Olivia O’Hern — Beginning Art — Pace
Ailene Goldsby — Beginning Art — Washington
Ben Watson — Beginning Art — Jay
Nathan Waters — Beginning Art — Northview
Kimberlee Richards — Ceramics — Tate
Anna Lambert — Ceramics — Pace
Mallory Gilmore — Ceramics — Pace
Class Project — Ceramics — Pace
Abby Harrison — Digital Arts — Jay
Dylan Nadsady — Digital Arts — Jay
Garrett Borden — Digital Arts — Pensacola
Taylor Tate — Drawing — Central
Jessica Taylor — Drawing — West Florida
McKenna Jobe — Mixed Media — Escambia
Alex Windau — Painting — Pace
Russell Barker, Jackson Taghon — Photography — Tate
Devin Patrick — Photography — Escambia
Hung Tran — Photography — Pensacola
Courtney Stein — Photography — Pensacola
Haley Wingard — Photography — Pine Forest
Alexis Huggins — Photography — Pensacola
Carly Vanostenbridge — Photography — Pensacola
Emily Curtis — Printmaking — Milton
Alex Windau — Printmaking — Pace
Jasmine Rhea — Printmaking — Milton
Chance Clark — Sculpture — Pace
Elena Brooks — Sculpture — Pace
Mallory Johnson — Sculpture — Escambia
Alexis Holmes — Sculpture — Pace
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.
