Ernest Ward Beats Uriah
September 22, 2010
The Ernest Ward Middle School Eagles beat Uriah Tuesday night 44-28 to remain undefeated.
The Eagles will take their perfect 4-0 record on the road to Canoe, Alabama, next Tuesday at 6 p.m. when they take on Escambia Academy. They will return home on October 5 for a rematch with Uriah.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Chinese Restaurant Coming To Century; Existing Retail Store Moving To Larger Location
September 22, 2010
A new Chinese restaurant will be opening soon in Century, and an existing retail business is expanding into a new, larger location.
Building permits were issued earlier this month for the Chinese Restaurant at Century owned by Qui Guo Wei of Pace. The business will be located at 8321 North Century Boulevard, across from Whataburger.
By the end of this month, the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store will move into a larger building. The store will move from its current location at 7850 North Century Boulevard to 9420 North Century Boulevard, near the Dollar General Store.
Pictured top: A new Chinese restaurant is planned for this location on North Century Boulevard near Whataburger. Also pictured: The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store (inset) will be moving into the building below next to the Dollar General. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview, Jay Take Top Spots In Cross Country Meet
September 22, 2010
Northview and Jay took the top spots in a cross country meet held Tuesday at Northview.
Here are the results from Tuesday’s meet:
Girls Overall
- Jay
- Baker
- Northview
Boys Overall
- Northview
- Jay
- Baker
Top 10 Girls
- Allison Blair -Jay 23:26
- Caristyn Golden -Jay 23:53
- Georgia Goetter -Northview 24:06
- Robin Blackman -Jay 24:18
- Jorja Agrait-Jay 26:06
- Sarah Killiam -Northview 26:52
- (unnamed runner) -Jay-27:35
- Cheyenne Brannon -Baker 27:50
- Sierra Brannon -Baker 29:40
Top 10 Boys
- James Whitehead -Jay 18:17
- Josh Scott -Northview 19:49
- Micah Kemp -Jay 20:41
- Dylan Scott -Baker20:55
- Dustin Lewis -Northview 22:17
- Chason Roley -Escambia Academy 22:53
- AJ Lambert -Northview 24:05
- Brandon Goins -Escambia Academy 24:12
- Patton Goetter 24:54
- Dillian Crutchfield -Northview 25:32
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
ECUA Rate Increases, Pay Hikes On Tap For Vote
September 22, 2010
ECUA garbage, water and sewer customers will see higher bills in the coming months if the utility votes Thursday for rate increases currently under consideration — and ECUA employees may receive across the board pay raises.
Emerald Coast Utility Authority customers in North Escambia only have garbage service. ECUA is proposing a three percent rate increase to take effect on October 1. That would increase the the bill by 54 cents per month from $17.99 to $18.53 for a customer with one standard 90-gallon container. Senior citizens would pay 45 cents more per month, from $15.08 to $15.53.
Significant increases for water and sewer customers would be in four stages, with a 10 percent increase on October 1, 2010, an a additional eight percent on October 1, 2011, another eight percent increase on October 1, 2012, and another eight percent increase on October, 2013.
The current average water and sewer bill would rise from $65.50 per month now to $70.36 in October.
The ECUA board voted 3-2 in favor of the rate increases, with Lois Benson and Dale Perkins against. Elvin McCorvey, Elizabeth Campbell and Larry Walker voted in favor of the rate hike.
ECUA’s new budget for 2010-2011 would also give pay raises to over 500 employees. There would be an across the board one percent pay hike, with an additional two percent merit pay increase for some employees. Benson and Perkins votes against the pay hikes, while McCorvey, Campbell and Walker voted in favor.
ECUA will hold a public hearing on the water, sewer and sanitation rate increases at 3 p.m. Thursday at the ECUA board meeting room in the Ellyson Industrial Park, 9250 Hammon Street in Pensacola.
Driver Charged With DUI After Cantonment Wreck (With Photos)
September 22, 2010
A Cantonment man is facing multiple charges following a single vehicle accident Tuesday night in Cantonment.
Curtis Bailey, Jr., 53, of Smithfield Lane, Cantonment, was charged with driving under the influence, DUI property damage and refusal to submit to a DUI test. He was being held in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $2,500 bond early Wednesday morning.
Bailey failed to negotiate a curve on Nowak Road just east of Jacks Branch Road about 9:30 Tuesday night. His van left the roadway and traveled into a residential yard where it hit several trees.
The accident was investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pictured top: A Cantonment man was arrested for DUI following this crash on Nowak Road Tuesday night. Pictured below: These photos show the vehicle’s path into a Nowak Road yard. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
Elm Street Reopens
September 22, 2010
Elm Street in Century reopened to traffic Tuesday. Work began about three weeks ago to replace a culvert under the street. According to Mayor Freddie McCall, Elm Street opened with a temporary road surface that will be paved at a later date. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
School Progress Reports Today
September 22, 2010
Check your child’s book bag this afternoon — it is time for progress reports.
The first nine-weeks period for Escambia County schools is half over, and progress reports will be sent home this afternoon.
If you have any questions, contact your child’s school.
lla Ora (Ellie) Wiggins
September 21, 2010
lla Ora (Ellie) Wiggins, age 84, passed away on Monday September 13, 2010. Ellie spent her life as a devoted daughter, loving wife, mother of two strong men and also enjoyed the blessing of her two grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Ray Wiggins, her infant son, Ronnie, her parents Herman and Maggie Lomax Vickery, and her daughter-in-law, Mickey Wiggins. Also preceding her in death were her siblings Bernard, Andrew & Orval Vickery & Murvel Helton.
Miss Ellie was the owner of The Village Shop in Cantonment for over 20 years and delighted in her role in helping many women, young and old, find the “perfect” outfit. She was a true Southern lady with an amazing flair for fashion. The two most valued parts of Ellie’s life were her faith in God and the love of family.
Ellie is survived by two sons, Ricky Wiggins and wife, Becky and Lamar Wiggins; her two grandchildren, Curtis Wiggins and wife, Abby; and Carla Gilmore and husband, Jacob. Ellie is also survived by her loving sister, Eltra Mae “Sid” Etheridge, who helped in raising Ellie after the death of their mother.
All her friends and family are invited to celebrate her life on Thursday September 16, 2010. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with services following at 11 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice, 6479 Caroline Street, Suite B, Milton, FL 32570.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home, Inc is in charge of all arrangements.
Hack Hits Twitter
September 21, 2010
Security experts warned of a hack that was impacting visitors Tuesday morning to the popular short-message service website Twitter.
The malicious tweets, sometimes appearing as blocked-out text, spread and cause numerous popup windows to open. The hack created its mischief when a visitor moves their mouse over an infected page — visitors were impacted without ever clicking the tweet link.
Now, Twitter Trust and Safety team leader Del Harvey said the hack called “XSS attack” has been identified and repaired.
“The XSS attack should now be fully patched and no longer exploitable,” Harvey said in a tweet.
Third party Twitter clients, such as those on cellular phones, were considered safe from this attack.
Johanna K. Samples
September 21, 2010
Johanna K. Samples, age 79, of Cantonment, Florida passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Mrs. Samples was born June 8, 1931 in Stuttgart, Germany. She was a loving mother and grandmother.
Survivors include her husband, Charles K. Samples, her children, Karen Knight and Steven Samples, 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11:45 AM on Monday, September 20, 2010, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North-Cantonment. Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:30 a.m. until service time.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to the charity of your choice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 Highway 29 South Cantonment, is in charge of arrangements.