EDITOR’S NOTE: New Milton City Manager Scott Collins granted the Press Gazette an interview Oct. 4, his third day on the job.
He discussed changing his mind about the Milton job, first impressions of the wastewater treatment plant project, and how to improve the city council’s dysfunction. Please see that conversation elsewhere in this edition.
Citizens Moving Forward Inc., a nonprofit corporation the mission of which is “to develop and support the development of programs, curriculums, and activities that enhance the socialization of seniors and the educational development of youth,” held an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Sept. 28, to celebrate the updating of its kitchen and renovation of the interior of its building at 6151 Dogwood Drive in Milton.
A proposed interlocal agreement between the City of Milton and Santa Rosa County would allow the county to pump untreated wastewater from its industrial parks on State Road 87 South into the city’s sewage system, which already is near capacity.
Peewee Jarrett unleashed a long throw down the field, the ball destined to find the hands of John Jiles, who leaped in the end zone in an effort to make the grab.
The pass play was broken up despite Jiles just missing on getting his hands on the ball, but ultimately it didn’t matter.
I was out and about at Juana’s Good Time Regatta this weekend. Kaitie Kiger covered the event on Saturday in a chase boat and I went out on a chase boat Sunday to take pictures.
This was the team at Juana’s/Sailors Grill’s 33rd year organizing and running this event, which is a tremendous asset for our community.
Elijah Nall got involved with the Pace High yearbook as a freshman. It just seemed like a logical move. His sister was on the staff there and he figured it would be a good way to get into something where he already knew someone.
I was sad to hear of the passing of Don Salter. He was on the Santa Rosa Board of County Commissioners for twenty years and would be there now if he was re-elected in 2020.
He has contributed to the betterment of our county during his time on the commission.
A federal appeals court Wednesday rejected a construction company’s attempt to limit liability after barges broke loose and damaged the Pensacola Bay Bridge during Hurricane Sally in 2020.
Guest preachers have an advantage over the resident preacher. A guest preacher can drop in, speak boldly to a congregation on some controversial issue, then go home leaving the resident preacher to deal with a brewing firestorm.
