Guntner Graduates Twice From FSU, Working Toward Law Degree At UF
September 2, 2012
A 2008 Tate High School graduate is working hard toward her goal of becoming a lawyer.
Debra Nicole Guntner, known to her friends as “Nikki”, received her bachelor’s degree in political science from Florida State University in April 2011 and graduated again last month from FSU with a Masters of Science in applied American politics and policy. She then enrolled in the Fred Levin School of Law at the University of Florida working toward her Juris Doctorate. Guntner will study at UF for the next three years as she prepares for her career as an attorney.
Nikki Guntner is the daughter of Barry and Dara Guntner of Cantonment. Her grandparents are Clyde and Helen Allen of Cantonment and George and Jeanette Guntner of Milton.
Photo Gallery: Northview Cheerleaders, Band And Dance Team
September 2, 2012
The Northview Chiefs defeated the Panthers of John Paul Catholic School of Tallahassee Friday night in Bratt.
For a photo gallery with the Northview cheerleaders, band and dance team, click here.
For a game summary and action photos, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Pensacola’s Bayfront Stadium Named Ballpark Of The Year
August 31, 2012
Pensacola’s Bayfront Stadium has been recognized as the top new stadium in all of professional baseball according to Baseballparks.com, a popular website that annually reviews baseball stadiums all over the country. Baseballparks.com site mater, Joe Mock made the announcement in a press release early on Thursday that Pensacola Bayfront Stadium was the recipient of the 13th annual Ballpark of the Year.
This distinction is just another in a long list of memorable moments that have made the Blue Wahoos inaugural season a resounding success. The Blue Angels flyover on opening day, visits from Masters Champion Bubba Watson and National Champion running back Trent Richardson, a no-hitter, Billy Hamilton’s stolen base record and now baseball’s best new stadium have all molded a lasting impression of Minor League Baseball on fans in the Pensacola community.
“We are very grateful for the high praise from Baseballparks.com,” said Blue Wahoos’ president Bruce Baldwin. “Considering the other stadiums that have opened this season, we are thrilled to receive this award. It is truly an honor. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication to this project by our owners Quint and Rishy Studer and the confidence and support of this stadium and the vision by the Community Maritime Park Associates, the City of Pensacola and its citizens. I don’t consider this an award for the Blue Wahoos, but one for all of Pensacola and Northwest Florida.”
Mock visited the park in May and provided a review of the stadium on his site following the trip. Other stadiums in consideration for the award included Marlins Park in Miami and the Boston Red Sox spring training facility in Lee County, Fla.
“The architects at Populous should be very proud of their facilities that opened this year,” said Mock. “They designed the incredibly impressive spring-training park and complex in Lee County, Florida for the Red Sox. They were also the architects for one of the most ambitious sports facilities ever built, Marlins Park. But even though it was the smallest of their three projects, I think Pensacola’s ballpark is the best.”
The selection of Populous as the stadium’s architecture firm is indicative of the commitment to the project by the City of Pensacola and the CMPA. Fans have been flocking to the stadium all summer long. The bayfront stadium has been sold out 37 times in 2012 and the Blue Wahoos boast an overall attendance of 303,744 averaging 4,821 fans per game.
“Over the past five months, thousands of people have enjoyed the great atmosphere and gorgeous view at Pensacola’s new bayfront stadium,” said Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward. “This latest accolade is another testament to the Blue Wahoos’ fanastic first season and the hard work of so many over the past six years. This stadium has been an amazing addition to our vibrant downtown and growing waterfront and another reason that Pensacola is the Upside of Florida.”
Mock credited the design, fan amenities and site selection as contributing factors for the award. Past recipients of this award include AT&T Park in San Francisco, PNC Park in Pittsburgh and last year’s winner Salt River Field in Arizona
Flomaton Lions Present $2,500 To School System To Help Needy Students
August 30, 2012
The newly re-formed Flomaton Lions Club recently made a $2,500 donation to Flomaton schools to provide financial assistance to eligible students. The money included $1,500 earned at a pancake supper plus a$1,000 donation that will be used to assist needy students with required school uniform purchases.
Flomaton High School has formed a Flomaton Lions sponsored LEO Club, sponsored by JJ Hagen to help students develop leadership skills and become conscious of helping others. The Flomaton Lions also presented $150 to the LEO Club.
The Flomaton Lions Club meetings on the first and third Tuesday night of each month at 6:00 at the Flomaton Community Center. New members are welcome.
Pictured above: Ruth Harrell of the Flomaton Lions Club presents a $2,500 donation to Flomaton High School Principal Scott Hammond to provide financial assistance to eligible students. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Galleries: Back To School
August 21, 2012
Tens of thousands of students in the North Escambia area headed back to class on Monday. NorthEscambia.com invited parents to submit their back to school photos. Click a gallery name below to see some of the reader submitted photos.
Pictured top: Aubree Jordan on her first day of kindergarten at Molino Park Elementary School. Pictured inset: Mike, second grade, and Emily, first grade, are ready to head to Jim Allen Elementary School. Pictured below: Christopher, Hope and Blayne Miller all buckled up on the way to Jay High School. Reader submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Marine Aviation Memorial Tower Dedicated
August 20, 2012
Hundreds of people attended a dedication ceremony Sunday morning for the new Marine Aviation Memorial Tower.
The 30-foot tall steel tower, commemorating 100 years of Marine Aviation and honoring all Marine aviators, stands at the Veterans Memorial Park on Bayfront Parkway in Pensacola.
The tower was funded entirely by donations. Organizers say they still need about $40,000 to pay for a Memorial Plaza to be constructed around the tower. They hope to have the plaza in place by November.
The tower traveled in a motorcade through North Escambia Thursday afternoon. Read more…
Pictured: The Sunday morning dedication of the Marine Aviation Memorial Tower in Pensacola. Photos by P.C. Wu for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Think It’s Rained A Lot?
August 20, 2012
If you think it’s been wet lately, you would be correct, according to the National Weather Service in Mobile. The area has seen quite a bit of rainfall over the past 90 days, seen on the graphic above.
Over the last 90 days, there has been 15-20 inches of rainfall across northern Escambia County, 20-25 inches in the central part of the county, and from 30 to 40 inches across the southern part of the county.
The higher rainfall totals seen on the map across northern Florida were due to Tropical Storm Debby.
NorthEscambia.com graphic, click to enlarge.
Health And Hope Clinics Provide $1.7 Million In Free Medical Care
August 19, 2012
The Health and Hope Clinics in Pensacola and Century have provided well over a million and half dollars worth of free medical care to local residents during the past year.
During the last year, the two clinics had 2,000 patient visits and provided $1 million in free medications. The grand total of all services provided to economically disadvantaged and uninsured residents was $1.7 million.
The Health and Hope Clinic quietly opened in October in the old Escambia County Health Department building at 501 Church Street in Century. It is the second location for the clinic, which was first established in Pensacola back in 2003 by the Pensacola Bay Baptist Association to meet the needs of uninsured and medically underserved in Escambia County. The clinic is entirely volunteer and donor supported.
To become a patient of Health and Hope Clinic, you must:
- be completely uninsured
- be ineligible for Medicare, Medicaid, or VA medical benefits
- meet financial eligibility requirements as determined annually by the State of Florida
To schedule a new patient screening appointment, call (850) 479-4456. Only a limited number of new patients are accepted each month. To volunteer, call (850) 256-6200 or (850) 479-4456. For more information on the Health and Hope Clinic and services, visit www.healthandhopeclinic.org.
Special Section: Back To School Info You Need To Know
August 19, 2012
School started Monday in Escambia County, and we have the last minute information you need to know, including start times, school supply lists, lunch prices, bus routes, and information on free and reduced price lunches.
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- School Start Times
- School Lunch Prices
- Free And Reduced Lunch Guidelines
- School Lunch Menus
- School Supply Lists
- School Bus Routes
Steege, Godwin To Wed
August 19, 2012
Ms. Tracie Steege of Atmore, and Jimmy Steege of Dothan, Ala., announce the engagement of their daughter, Bethany Dawn Steege to Dajun Forrester Godwin, son of Patricia and Joe Godwin of Dothan.
The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Billy Smith of Atmore, Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Peacock of Atmore, and Rev. & Mrs. Harrison Steege of Headland, Ala.
The groom-elect is the grandson of Mr. & Mrs. James Roney of Dothan, Earlene Godwin and the Late Cecil Godwin of New Brockton, Ala.
The wedding will be held September 15, 2012, at Cornerstone Church in Dothan.