Milestones

Chiefland Mayor Teal Pomeroy presents Taylor Lewellyn, an eighth grade student at Chiefland Middle School, with a "Student of the Month for May 2012" certificate at Monday's commission meeting. Lewellyn was described by the school's teachers as "personality plus." The teachers said she is motivated and responsible, has high standards and high expectations for herself. 

Ed Philman of Trenton, right, takes the oath of office as the new Rotary Club District 6940 governor, from outgoing District Governor Jeannie Quave of Panama City. Philman is believed to be the first governor elected in a district that stretches from Pensacola to Williston who is not from the Florida Panhandle. He was installed during a luncheon Tuesday at the Gilchrist County Woman's Club.

Almost 70 years to the day, more than 800 military veterans, active duty servicemen, Navy League supporters, and interested members of the public gathered to commemorate the Battle of Midway last weekend in St. Augustine. This is the largest event of its kind to observe the anniversary of this important conflict during World War II.
As part of the festivities, US Naval Sea Cadets and Junior ROTC groups throughout North Central Florida and southern Georgia were invited to participate in an essay contest about the battle with prizes to be awarded at the dinner.

Verna Brown, co-founder of the Children's Table, in Bronson, received $5,000 from Midnight Velvet to donate to a charity.