Rep. Greg Evers Honored By Town Of Jay
June 28, 2009
Many in the Town of Jay turned out to honor State Representative Greg Evers Friday night as Jay Mayor Kurvin Qualls presented Evers with a Key to the City.
Evers, 54, graduated in 1973 from Jay High School where he played basketball for the Royals. Several of his former coaches and teachers were on hand Friday night to honor the man they once mentored. There were many others who also came out so show their support for the state representative and expressed their appreciation for his efforts and contributions to the Town of Jay.
“I can’t begin to describe how special it was for me tonight to be honored by a town that I love so much. This award came from the heart and that is what makes it so special,” an emotional Evers told the crowd at the Jay Community Center.
The special event was an opportunity for the community to honor Representative Evers and show their appreciation for his many legislative accomplishments. Evers was also given a proclamation by the Jay Town Council commemorating his efforts in representing the small town and the surrounding farming community.
In the Florida House, Evers serves as vice chair of both the Agriculture and Environment Appropriations Committee and the Transportation Committee. He serves on several other House committees including Insurance and Military and Veterans Affairs.
Evers has been a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives since 2001, filling the seat vacated by now Congressman Jeff Miller. He is an announced candidate for the State Senator District 2 seat currently held by Durell Peaden. Peaden is serving his final months in the Senate due to term limits.
Born in Milton, Evers currently resides in Baker where he operates Greg Evers Farms in Santa Rosa and Okalossa counties, and his U-pick strawberry far, Akers of Strawberries, in Baker. He also operates the Baker Farm Center.
Excessive Heat Advisory In Effect
June 28, 2009
The National Weather Service in Mobile has issued an excessive heat advisory through Sunday evening.
The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will create a situation in which heat stress illnesses are possible. Heat indices this high can cause even the most physically fit to succumb to heat exhaustion or, even worse, deadly heat stroke.
Persons planning on being outdoors for an extended time are urged to consume plenty of liquids — especially water, wear light colored and loose fitting clothing, and to take frequent breaks from the heat in an air-conditioned room.
The best time to perform outdoor activities is during the early morning before 10 a.m. or during the early evening after 6:00 . Restrict Intake of alcoholic and caffeinated beverages.
Children playing outdoors should be watched for signs of heat exhaustion. Check on relatives and neighbors especially the elderly. Pets should be provided plenty of fresh water and shade and monitored frequently.
Louise Green
June 27, 2009
Mrs. Louise Green, 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 in Century, FL.
Louise was a native of Bluff Springs, FL, a resident of Bratt, FL for most of her life, she loved to sew for her family and friends, and attended the Bratt First Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her Son, Jerry Green, and four Brothers, Gerald Gilmore, Roy Gilmore, Glenn Gilmore, and William Gilmore.
Survivors include: three Sons, Larry and Pat Green of Pensacola, FL, Gary Green and Greg and Marty Green, both of Bratt, FL; 7 Grandchildren; 4 Great-Grandchildren; a Brother, Johnny Gilmore of Brewton, AL; and a Sister, Martez Dortch of Bratt, FL.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Wieborg officiating.
Burial will follow at Godwin Cemetery.
Visitation was held Saturday, June 27, 2009 between 6:00 and 9:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
MSgt. Stephen M. Stabler
June 27, 2009
MSgt. Stephen M. Stabler, USAF, age 39, passed away after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his mother Sharon Amelia Stabler and his Step-Brother Travis Fay.
Stephen was born in Mobile, AL and raised and educated in Walnut Hill, FL. He entered the United States Air Force after High School, serving for 20 years as an AMMO Troop.
He enjoyed NASCAR, music and spending time with his family and friends. Stephen is survived by his beloved wife Elizabeth ”Beth” A. Stabler, daughters; Catherine Amelia and Tristan Jade Stabler, Parents Judson and Ginger Stabler and his loving siblings Shannon, Ryan, Reigh, Sonia, Scott, Heather, Cory and his loving pet Sammy, as well as numerous family members.
Visitation was held Friday, June 26, 2009, with funeral services following Emerald Coast Funeral Home inFort Walton Beach, Florida. Burial followed at Barrancas National Cemetery, NAS Pensacola.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com
Matthew Carl Frederickson
June 27, 2009
Mr. Matthew Carl Frederickson, 81, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009 in Oklahoma City, OK.
Matthew was a native of Molino, FL, a former resident of Phillipsville, AL, and a resident of Lawton, OK for the past 3 years. He was a WWII Veteran with 2 purple hearts during the Pacific Theatre and attended the Catholic Church.
Survivors include: six Sons, Carl Jr. Frederickson, Pete Frederickson, Dayrll Frederickson, Lockwood Frederickson, Phillip Frederickson, and Kenneth Frederickson; three Stepsons, Royce Lamb of Diamondhead, MS, Michael Lamb of Phillipsville, AL and James Lamb of Phillipsville, AL; three Daughters; a number of Grandchildren; a number of Great-Grandchildren; his Brother, Harry Frederickson; and Sister, Merna Loy.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 26, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sister Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at Hall’s Fork Cemetery.
Visitation was held Friday, June 26, 2009 from 12:30 P.M. until funeral time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Escamba (Ala.) Deputy Tommy America Laid To Rest
June 27, 2009
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Escambia County (Ala.) Sheriff’s Department Major Tommy America. Scores of law enforcement officers from across the area participated in the service, which included a 21-gun salute.
NorthEscambia.com will have a complete photo gallery Sunday morning.
Pictured above: Member of the Escambia County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard give Major Tommy America a 21-gun salute Saturday afternoon. Pictured left: America’s funeral proceeds under a giant American flag at Oak Hill Cemetary in Atmore. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Have An Extra $389? That’s Your Share Of Escambia’s Debt
June 27, 2009
If you are citizen of Escambia County, Fla., your share of the county’s debt is $389. If the county were to ask you to pay your fair share of total county operations, you would need to write a $520 check.
Those numbers are based upon data in the Escambia County Comprehensive Annual Finance Report released recently by the Clerk and Comptroller’s Finance Department for the last fiscal year that ended on September 30, 2008.
During the fiscal year, government revenues dropped $14 million, property tax increased about $5 million, sales tax revenue decreased $3 million, other tax revenues were down $2.5 million, road transportation projects were down $4.3 million and interest income decreased $5 million.
The county’s total bonded debt was $115,210, which is $389.23 per person. The bonds are secured by toll bridge revenues, tourist development taxes and half-cent sales tax money. There is no general obligation debt, meaning property tax revenue is not pledged to any of the outstanding bonds.
The total expenditures per person in the county equate to $520.
Some other interesting facts from the Escambia County Comprehensive Annual Finance Report:
- The Escambia County general fund had a 10 month operating reserve in an unrestricted fund balance.
- The ratio of current assets to current liabilities in the governmental activities is 5.91
- Approximately 16% of all the governmental revenue is received through grants
- Property Tax revenue is approximately 72 percent of the general fund’s total revenue
Click here read to read the Escambia County Comprehensive Annual Finance Report.
Approaching Front Could Mean Rain
June 27, 2009
An approaching weak cold front could mean some relief from the heat and some much needed rain for North Escambia by Monday.
There is a slight 20 percent chance of rain today through Sunday, but that rain chance jumps to 60 percent by Monday as that weak cold front approaches the coast. The front will bring just a little relief to our oppressive heat and humidity, with daytime highs by Tuesday and Wednesday returning to a more seasonable 93 with slightly drier air.
Before the front arrives, expect highs around 98 on Saturday and Sunday.
Cantonment Man Enters Not Guilty Plea On Child Porn Charges
June 27, 2009
A Cantonment man who was arrested earlier this month on charges of possessing and promoting child pornography — including images with children as young as two — has entered a not guilty plea in Escambia County Circuit Court.
Michael James Whaley of Trailwood Drive in Cantonment was taken into custody by law enforcement officers with the Attorney General’s CyberCrime Unit and the U.S. Marshall Service’s Fugitive Task Force on June 3. He remains free on $12,000 bond set by Circuit Court Judge Joel Boles.
Whaley has entered the not guilty plea and waived arraignment. He is scheduled to appear in court again in September for a jury trial.
A tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber TipLine indicated Whaley, 34, had placed images of child pornography on a photo-sharing website. Investigators executed a search warrant at Whaley’s home in May and seized four computers as well as over 200 CDs and DVDs. Whaley admitted to possessing and uploading the images found on the photo-sharing site, some of which were of children no older than two years of age, according to the AG’s office. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office assisted with the execution of the search warrant.
Two Big Yard Sales, Car Washes Today In North Escambia
June 27, 2009
Get ready to shop and get your car washed as a couple of different Saturday events will be held to benefit North Escambia groups.
In Cantonment, the youth at Cottage Hill Baptist Church will hold a car wash and huge indoor yard sale Saturday beginning at 8 a.m.
In Molino, a yard sale, bake sale and car wash will be held beginning at 8:00 Saturday morning in the parking lot of Cole’s Barber Shop next to Fran’s Diner on Highway 29. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Pictured: Just part of the items that will be in Saturday’s youth yard sale at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.