Century Purchasing New Gas Meters For $100K To Increase Revenue
August 23, 2018
The Century Town Council has approved using $100,000 to purchase new gas meters in an effort to increase revenue.
The town is projecting a loss of $214,000 during the next fiscal year as they work to determine where the gas they purchase from their supplier is going because much of it is not being billed to customers. The gas is not leaking; the town has said it’s either a problem with customer meters, meter reading or a discrepancy between the amount billed by the town’s supplier and the quantity actually delivered.
Accountant Robert Hudson recommend that the town purchase new customer gas meters using $50,000 from a Special Revenue Economic Development Account that has a $122,000 balance.
The council approved Mayor Henry Hawkin’s request for $100,000 to also purchase new commercial meters. And the town is looking to purchase a meter for about $4,000 for their “gate station” – where metered gas flows from the supplier into the town’s system — in order to verify the quantity received.
The Century Gas Department currently servers 498 customer accounts in and around the town.
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Navy Tech Arrested On Child Porn Charges
August 23, 2018
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Galen Robert Kountz, 43, an active member of the United States Navy, of 6031 Dallas Ave., Pensacola, for possession of child pornography.
Agents received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children which indicated that a suspected child pornography image was uploaded to a message board. The investigation led FDLE agents to Kountz’s residence, where a video containing child pornography was located on an external hard drive belonging to Kountz.
He is a Navy cryptologic intelligence technician.
Kountz was booked into the Escambia County Jail. Additional charges are dependent upon completion of computer forensic examinations. The case will be prosecuted by the Office of the State Attorney, First Judicial Circuit.
Same Day Hiring Event Tomorrow For Century, Santa Rosa Correctional Institutions
August 23, 2018
A same-day hiring event will be held Friday for Century Correctional Institution and the Santa Rosa Correctional Institution in Milton.
Applicants should bring a driver’s license, legible copy of birth certificate, social security card, high school diploma, GED or college transcripts and any name change documents (if applicable), such as a marriage certificate.
Veterans and current reservists/Guardsmen should bring a copy of their DD-214 or military ID, respectively. Laptops will be provided for online applications and scheduling the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (required for employment). Applicants will have the opportunity to apply online and interview same day with institution administration.
Applicants must pre-register by call (866) 562-3362.
The hiring event will be Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church, 6205 North W Street in Pensacola.
No Injuries In Cottage Hill Wreck
August 23, 2018
There were no injuries in a single vehicle wreck about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday near Eden Lane and Clymil Drive in Cottage Hill. The driver ran off the roadway and struck a tree. He refused transport to the hospital. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Biloxi Beats Pensacola Again
August 23, 2018
The Biloxi Shuckers handed the Wahoos their fourth consecutive loss with a 6-3 win on Wednesday to knock the Pensacola Blue Wahoos out of first place in the second-half standings.
Zach Davies (W, 1-0), on a Major League rehab assignment was excellent over six innings for the Shuckers. Pensacola did not register their first hit until Gavin LaValley belted his 13th homer of the season, and his second of the series.
By that point, the Wahoos had dug themselves in a hole. Troy Stokes Jr. homered in the first inning off Daniel Wright (L, 6-10) to put the Shuckers up 1-0. In the third, Corey Ray led off the inning with a solo homer, his league-leading 27th of the year to give the Shuckers a 2-0 edge. The next batter reached on an error, and after a single by Lucas Erceg, Biloxi had runners on the corners with nobody out. Both runs would eventually score and Biloxi led 4-0 after three.
After LaValley’s homer made it 4-1, Biloxi scored two more in the bottom of the fifth, which increased their lead to 6-1. Pensacola’s final push came in the seventh, when Chris Okey crushed a two-run shot off Nattino Diplan to bring the Wahoos within three. However, Miguel Sanchez pitched the final two innings in scoreless fashion to secure Biloxi’s fifth win in a row.
The Wahoos, who sat in first place for 57 days, now trail Biloxi by a half game in the second-half standings. Fortunately for Pensacola, the BayBears split their doubleheader with Mississippi meaning that the Wahoos and BayBears are still tied in the wildcard standings. If the Wahoos can earn a win in the series finale, Pensacola will leapfrog ahead of Biloxi for first place once again.
The Wahoos will send RHP Wyatt Strahan (7-10, 4.19) in a pivotal series finale against the Shuckers. LHP Cameron Roegner (0-1, 6.39) will try to complete the series sweep for Biloxi.
Belinda Boutwell Hudson
August 23, 2018
Mrs. Belinda Boutwell Hudson, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at her home in Perdido, Alabama.
Mrs. Hudson was a native of Century, FL, former resident of Bay Minette, AL and has resided in Perdido, AL for the past 2 years. She was a member of the Rabun New Testament Church. She is preceded in death by her father and step-mother, James and Donna Boutwell; mother and step-father, Levis and Jerry Davis and two sisters, Vicki B. Knighten and Leona Boutwell.
She is survived by her husband of 21 years, Homer “Bo” Hudson of Perdido, AL; one son, Patrick Huer of Atmore, AL; three daughters, Shannon Boutwell of Atmore, AL, Leslie Boutwell of Bay Minette, AL and Nichole Hudson of Stapleton, AL; one brother, Jerry Davis, Jr. of Uriah, AL; three sisters, Gwen B. Chastang of Mobile, AL, Mary (Donald) Woods of Atmore, AL and Sharon (Mitch) Johnson of Huxford, AL and twelve grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Rabun New Testament Church with Rev. Bubba Rolin officiating.
Burial will follow at the Johnson Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday, August 24, 2018 from 6:00 PM until service time at 10:00 AM at the Rabun New Testament Church.
Pallbearers will be Danny Reid, Charlie Cooper, Jason Hadley, Allen Hall, Tony Cooper and Zirre McDale.
Honorary Pallbearer will be Chris Cooper.
James E. Burkett
August 23, 2018
James E. Burkett, 67 of Atmore, AL. passed away Friday August 17, 2018, at his Rresidence. He was retired after 29 years of service with the City of
Atmore as a supervisor for Public Works. He was born on November 18, 1950, in Atmore, AL, to the late Comer and Lela Bruce Burkett.
He is preceded in death by his parents, a son, Sonny James Burkett, a brother, Tommy Burkett and a sister, Cindy Burkett.
Survivors are a son, Phillip (Miranda) Burkett of Dallas, GA; three daughters, Christina (Mark) McLure of Middleburg, FL, Glenda (Bubba) Ardis of Lottie, AL, Shan Shan Grace Burkett of Poarch, AL; five brothers, Gene Burkett of Atmore, AL, Floyd Burkett of Nokomis, AL, Wayne Burkett, Johnny Burkett and Mike Burkett all of Atmore, A;. four sisters, Ruby Sanspree of Atmore, AL, Claudia Powell of Perdido, AL, Francis Godwin and Shirley Boatwright both of Atmore, AL; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services will be Monday August 20, 2018, at 10 a.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Allen Chase and Bro. Derek Gobert officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Active pallbearers are, Dustin Lindsey, Roger Scott, Chris Byrne, Tommy Godwin, Scotty Burkett, Steven Burkett, David Godwin and Jakob Burkett.
Family will receive friends, Sunday August 19, 2018, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home from 4-7 p.m.
Beulah Road, Mobile Highway Project Underway
August 23, 2018
A Florida Department of Transportation project to improve the intersection of Mobile Highway and Beulah Road is underway.
Improvements include widening Mobile Highway to accommodate eastbound left and westbound right turn lanes, drainage improvements, widening Beulah Road to accommodate north and southbound left turn lane, and installing a traffic signal.
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Charles Edward Barnhill
August 23, 2018
Charles Edward Barnhill, 79, born November 24, 1938, in Huxford AL, went home to be with the Lord on August 19, 2018.
He was a tribal member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Shirley Barnhill and his brother, Vernon Barnhill.
He is survived by his two sons, David Barnhill of Spartanburg, SC, and Jerry (Sandra) Barnhill of Milton, FL. He is also survived by nephew, Tim Barnhill; niece, Angie Jarvis; seven grandchildren, Audrey Stevens, Thomas Thornhill, Tabitha Cook, Mitchell Barnhill Annie Barnhill, Sarah Barnhill and Leighton Barnhill; and four great grandchildren.
He was a beloved father and grandfather who will be terribly missed.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. at on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North. Graveside service to follow in Elizabeth Chapel Community Cemetery (Chumuckla).
Visitation will be held Friday, August 24, 2018, from 9-8 at the funeral home.
Marvin Roy Lee
August 23, 2018
Marvin Roy Lee of Molino, FL, loving husband, father, and friend, passed away on August 5, 2018, his 68th birthday.
Marvin was born August 5, 1950, in Lubbock, TXs. He was the youngest of four siblings. He retired from Monsanto Company after 35 years. Marvin was Dale Earnhardt’s biggest fan. He loved watching and going to races, working on his property on his tractor, shining up his truck, drinking his Coca Cola and enjoying a fish fry with the family.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years Shirley (ne’e Mitchell); his children Kevin (Amy), Brian (Sharon), Brandon (Stacy) and Lori Purser Campbell; his grandchildren Adam, Kinsey, Brent and Brody; his mother-in law Celia Mitchell and her family; Carl and Mahalla Hartbarger; his siblings Jean (Troy) Ratcliff of Marietta, GA; Dr. Russell (Kathy) Lee of Pisgah Forest, NC and Carol Wilson of Cantonment, FL; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded by his parents Josephine (ne’e Bobe) and Mason Leavon Lee.
The family is having a Celebration of Life & Luncheon at Molino Community Center on September 1st at 11 a.m.