Town Of Century Honors Northview Chiefs Football Team
January 23, 2012
During their regular meeting Monday night, the Century Town Council officially recognized the Northview High School football team with the reading of a proclamation.
Mayor Freddie McCall issued the proclamation honoring the regional championship team. The proclamation was presented to Chiefs Head Coach Sid Wheatley during the team’s annual banquet last week.
To read the full proclamation, click the image.
More Rain Possible
January 23, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly cloudy this evening becoming partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms all night. Lows 53 to 58. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 20%.
- Tuesday: Cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
- Tuesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 52. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Wednesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind between 5 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
- Wednesday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 57. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind around 10 mph becoming south. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Thursday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
- Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.
- Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 65.
Jeff Miller: We Need The Jobs, It’s That Simple
January 23, 2012
In his latest newsletter, U.S. Rep Jeff Miller discusses the jobs and the Keystone XL Pipeline.
The following was submitted by Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Chumuckla for NorthEscambia.com:
Last week, President Obama took the extraordinary action of denying the application for construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. In a move that would cost thousands of jobs by any measure, this Administration’s decision to block the pipeline shows they are out of touch with the message Americans have been delivering for more than a year – where are the jobs?
The Keystone XL project is a proposed 1,700 mile extension of an existing energy pipeline. It would provide a critical link from abundant petroleum supplies in Canada to U.S. refineries. When finished, Keystone is estimated to carry 1.4 million barrels of petroleum every day, significantly expanding the refining capacity of North American energy companies.
However, Keystone XL is more than an energy issue. It is a jobs issue. The Keystone XL Pipeline project is estimated to inject $20 billion of private sector investment into our economy. It would create 20,000 direct jobs and 118,000 more jobs from increased economic activity. These are not Republican talking points – these numbers were provided by 22 members of the President’s own party in an October 19, 2011 letter to the President asking him to approve the pipeline. It is undisputed the Keystone XL Pipeline would create jobs. For a President who mentions the importance of American jobs in almost every speech he gives, I am astounded that his words are not followed by action.
The President was clear about his reasons for denying the Keystone XL permit. He tried to put the blame on Republicans for rushing his decision. However, the Keystone XL project has already undergone an extensive, three-year review led by the State Department. A multi-agency process, the review studied the pipeline’s environmental, economic, and energy impacts. More than 25 meetings were held with interested parties on both sides of the issue. The State Department’s own Environmental Impact Statement found that Keystone XL would have no significant impact on the environment. So why would the President push his decision on the pipeline until 2013 and after the November 2012 election?
The Administration should not play politics with job creation and economic recovery. So, as part of the end of the year discussion on the payroll tax holiday, House Republicans were successful in passing legislation that required the President to make a decision on Keystone XL within 60 days. Three years is too long to wait for this important project, and pushing the decision off for more than a year is unacceptable. On Wednesday, the President made his decision. Unfortunately, it was the wrong decision.
The Administration had an opportunity to create jobs – not through trillion-dollar government stimulus, but through private sector investment. They had an opportunity to increase American energy independence. They had an opportunity to show they were willing to put economic recovery above politics. But they rejected it. The Administration is no longer just failing to act on job creation, it is actively preventing it. Incredibly, the President said during debate over Keystone XL that extending unemployment benefits would create more jobs than the pipeline project. Jobless benefits creating jobs? I don’t think so.
The President would be wise to listen to the advice given by the citizens who would be affected by construction of Keystone XL, advice highlighted in Democrats’ October letter: “We need the jobs, it’s that simple.”
Book Fair This Week At EWMS; Parents Shop Tuesday Night
January 23, 2012
A Book Fair will be held this week at Ernest Ward Middle School.
Students will visit the event during pre-scheduled times during the week. Students will also have the opportunity to shop before school and during lunch.
Parents and students can shop the Book Fair from 6-8 p.m on Tuesday. In compliance with school policy, only cash will be accepted.
Local Students Participate In All-State Music Conference
January 23, 2012
Several North Escambia area students were chosen for All-State and took part in the Florida Music Educators Association Conference in Tampa.
The participants were:
- Middle school treble chorus: Allison Cramer and Emma Shows, Ransom
- Mixed chorus: Shelby Becker, Ransom
- Honors band: Elizabeth Shin, Bellview
- Concert band: Jonathan Voyles, Ransom
- High school women’s chorus: Katelyn Godwin, Tate, and Joycelyn Woods, Washington
- Mixed chorus: Eion Blanchard, Tate
- Honors band: Kevin Fails, Pine Forest; Steven French, Escambia; and Brandon Spencer, Washington
- Concert band: Graham Gardner, Tate
- Symphonic band: Chris Snyder, Tate
- Jazz band: Jacob Dearrington, Tate
- Concert orchestra: Noah Heintz, Tate
Danny Lewis Holt
January 23, 2012
Danny Lewis Holt, loving husband, father and grandfather passed to his heavenly home January 17, 2012. Danny was born January 19, 1948, in Fort Worth, TX. He was the only child of Hilery Holt and Gladys Lambeth Kirkland who proceeded in him in death.
He is survived by his wife Bonnie of 45 years, his son Dan (Pamela), daughter Nancy (Richard) Brown and his grandchildren: Kristen (Carl) Carter, Katelin Holt, Emma Holt, Garrett Brown and Seth Brown. Survivors also include special cousins Robert (Linda) Holt of Flomation and Gary (Anne) Holt of Pace, Sister-in-law, Carole (Floyd) Griffin of Baker, Brothers-in-law, Billy (Paula) Kimbrough and Jim (Elaine) Kimbrough of Chumuckla, Atwood (Sandra) Kimbrough of Pace and John (Addie) Kimbrough of McDavid as well as numerous other cousins, nieces and nephews.
Danny graduated from Chumuckla School in 1966. He attended Okaloosa-Walton Junior College where he played baseball and ran cross country. A general contractor in Santa Rosa County for 38 years, Danny was also a major participant in land development. He attended Milton First Assembly of God and taught a Wednesday night adult Bible class. While he spent many hours building in the local community, he was most recognized by his kindness, generosity and smile. Danny’s well known testimony of his miraculous healing of cancer in 1985 will survive his death.
Funeral services were held at Milton First Assembly of God Saturday, January 21 at 10 a. m. Burial was at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery immediately following. In lieu of flowers the family wishes for donations to be made to both The Gideons International, Santa Rosa Chapter and/or Milton First Assembly’s building fund.
Escambia Home Sales Up, Average Price Down
January 22, 2012
Home sales in the Escambia County area were up in 2011, but the average price fell.
There were 3,916 single family home sales in the Pensacola market — including all of Escambia County. That was up 12 percent over the 3,497 homes sold by the end of 2010. The average home price fell from $141,000 in 2010 to $134,600 in 2011, a decrease of 5 percent.
Condo sales increased by 40 percent, from 494 in 2010 to 691 in 2011. The average condo price was up, from $171,900 to $188,800.
Across Florida, home sales increased by 8 percent in 2011 from the year before, the third time in as many years that sales have grown as Florida continues to rebound from the housing crash that ground the state’s economy to a halt, according to statistics compiled by Florida Realtors.
“Our expectation is that recovery will continue through 2012,” said Florida Realtors’ chief economist John Tucillo. “The major obstacle in the market is the inadequate accessibility to financing. Prices are moderating, but we don’t expect too much movement owing to the continuing significance of distressed properties.”
The most expensive home currently listed for sale in the North Escambia area is a 5,500 square foot home on an 8.5 acre island in Century. The home, with a $2.5 million list price, is in the middle of a 63 acre private lake on Campbell Road. The detached 7,000 square foot garage has enough space for 13 parked cars and has a mother-in-law apartment above it.
Pictured: This home in Century is currently listed at $2.5 million. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Unseasonably Warm Week
January 22, 2012
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Areas of fog before midnight. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
- Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. South wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
- Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
- Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. East wind around 5 mph.
- Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. East wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. East wind between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 71. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.
- Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
- Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
- Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
- Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 61.
One Injured In State Line Road Wreck
January 22, 2012
One person was injured in a single vehicle accident Saturday morning in Century.
The accident happened about 10:25 a.m. on State Line Road near Highway 29. The driver of a 1992 Chevrolet truck failed to negotiate a curve on State Line Road, struck a power pole guy wire and traveled up a steep embankment toward Highway 29.
A passenger in the pickup, 42-year old Cynthis Taylor of Atmore, was transported by ambulance to Jay Hospital with minor injuries. Another person in the pickup, John Taylor, age 54 of Flomaton, was not injured.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver of the vehicle was unknown due to no witnesses to the crash.
The Century and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the accident.
Pictured top: John Taylor and his sister Cynthis Taylor were involved in this single vehicle accident Saturday morning in Century. Pictured inset: John Taylor waits by the vehicle for the Florida Highway Patrol to arrive. Troopers were unable to determine who was driving the truck. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
10 Volunteer Firefighters Complete Certification Training
January 22, 2012
Ten Escambia County volunteer firefighters completed their Firefighter I training on Saturday.
The newly certified volunteers firefighters, and their station of service, are:
- Cody Brown – Beulah
- Jeremy Chabot – West Pensacola
- Travis Darr – Ensley
- Ian Forrester – Bellview
- Brian Gossett – Ensley
- Ryan Kaderly – Molino
- Nick McCullough -Molino
- C.J. Parker – Molino
- Johnathon Stack – Warrington
- Kevin Winingar – Ferry Pass