Wilda ‘Jean’ May
August 15, 2011
Wilda ‘Jean’ May, 77, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011. Jean died in Jay the community she loved, where she lived, worked and raised her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Judson ‘Ray’ May; her mother and father, James and Lois Bauldree and her brother, Winston Bauldree.
Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Virginia (Huston) Smith; her sisters-in-law, Barbara Bauldree and Maxine Ivey; her sons Gary (Dixie) and Christopher May; her beloved granddaughters, Rachel and Gena; her step-granddaughters Stacey (Casey) Casady, Ruston, LA, and Kelly (Chris) Hinnant, Pace; three great-granddaughters and many loving members of her extended family and community.
The family will meet friends from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, August 17,2011, at Jay Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held, Thursday, August 18, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Jay First Baptist Church. Burial will be at Concord Primitive Baptist Church with reception to follow at the Jay First Baptist fellowship hall.
Elvin Ralph Price
August 15, 2011
Elvin Ralph Price of Cantonment departed this life on the 9th day of August 2011, at West Florida Hospital following a brief illness.
Mr. Price was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania on the 22nd day of February 1929. His parents were Perry Price and Mildred Price and he had two sisters, Virginia and Pearl. He grew up in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, where he lived until he joined the United States Navy serving his country around the world until his retirement in 1976, and finally settling in Escambia County, Florida, until his death.
Surviving Mr. Price were his wife, Beulah Barnhill Price formerly of the Dixie Community in Escambia County, Alabama; five children Stephen Price, Edward Price, Gayle Larcom Cook, Ronald Larcom, and Kenneth Ard; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. One son, Michael Price, preceded him in death.
Visitation was held Sunday, August 14, 2011, at the Eastern Gate Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at Charity Baptist Church on Roberts Road, Monday, August 15, 2011, from 10-11 a.m., and interment will follow at 11:45 a.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery on the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, with full military honors.
Evelyn Miller Thomas
August 15, 2011
Evelyn Miller Thomas, 83, passed away Friday, August 12, 2011.
Born on December 18, 1927, in Atmore, she grew up in Pensacola. She married Joseph Fred Thomas on March 23, 1947, and for many years they lived in Atlanta where Mr. Thomas was employed by Eastman Kodak.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Joseph Fred Thomas and a son, Ronald J. Thomas.
Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Martha T. Haney of Pensacola, Constance Moscoso of Duluth, GA, Mary T. Eads of Pace, Janice T. Daniell, of Conyers, GA, and Donna T. LeCroy of Pensacola; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a brother and a sister, Brasher Van Miller, Mobile, and Mariam Helton, Myrtle Beach. SC.
The met friends Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 15, 2011, at the funeral home.
Evelyn Sawyer
August 15, 2011
Evelyn Sawyer, 93, of Cantonment, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2011. She has been a resident of Pensacola for over 50 years.
She is the loving and adored mother of three daughters, Ellon Garrett of Cantonment, Mary Ann Foster of Jupiter, Florida, and Barbara Beck of Pensacola. She has two granddaughters, two grandsons, and seven great-grandchildren, including two sets of twins.
Evelyn was born in Reader, Arkansas, in 1918, and was the youngest of six children. She married her childhood sweetheart Archie, who became a career Naval Aviator in 1941. Their military assignments afforded them the opportunity to live in many interesting locations, and they became permanent Pensacola residents upon his retirement in 1957. He became a successful home builder in Pensacola, and together they built their family home on 20 acres in Cantonment and raised their family.
Following Archie’s death in 2000, Evelyn continued to take great pride in maintaining the family home and showed a great talent for tending her gardens and growing exotic flowers. She was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be dearly missed.
Visitation and funeral services were held August 14, 2011, in the Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel in Pensacola. Burial followed at the Pensacola Memorial Gardens on Pine Forest Road.
Tropical Storm Gert Forms
August 14, 2011
Tropical Storm Gert formed Sunday afternoon and is no threat to the Gulf Coast. The latest information on the Gert is in the graphic above, click to enlarge.
No Injures In Early Morning International Paper Fire
August 14, 2011
There were no injuries in an early Sunday morning fire at International Paper in Cantonment.
The fire was happened about 3:50 a.m. in an area located about 100 feet high in a structure. Firefighters believed they had the fire out about 4:35 a.m., just before it reignited. Firefighters continued to work to extinguish the blaze in the equipment until about 6:15 a.m.
The blaze was reportedly sparked by an overheated piece of equipment that was covered in grease. There was no major damage reported, and most of the plant continued to operate normally during the incident.
The Cantonment, Molino, Ensley and Beulah stations of Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the fire, along with a ladder truck from Ferry Pass.
Shoppers Take Advantage Of Tax Free Bargains
August 14, 2011
Many Escambia County stores were packed over the weeknd as shoppers took advantage of Florida’s three day sales tax break.
At Target on Nine Mile Road, the Linam family of Molino stopped by after Ben Linam’s ninth grade orientation Saturday at West Florida High School. Ben and sister Kayleigh, a student at Ernest Ward Middle School, used the opportunity to look for a few tax-free school supplies.
“We are just seeing what we can find,” mom Lana said.
Florida’s 2011 Sales Tax Holiday ended at midnight Sunday. In general, the sales tax holiday meant no state or local sales tax on clothing, footwear and some accessories selling for $75 or less or school supplies for $15 or less.
Pictured top: Kayleigh and Ben Linam of Molino look at school supplies Saturday afternoon at Target on Nine Mile Road in Pensacola. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Good Neighbors: Communities Celebrate With Back To School Bash (With Photo Gallery)
August 14, 2011
About 300 Cantonment, Farm Hill and Cottage Hill residents came together Saturday in an area park, sharing food, fun and learning how to make their neighborhoods better places.
“The back to school bash and neighborhood watch block party was a great success,” said Michael Steadham, one of organizers of a Back to School Bash and Neighborhood Watch Party held at the Santa Maria Plaza Park in Farm Hill.
During the event, there was lots of free food, activities for the children, a mini car show, several child safety events, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol was on hand, and there were several child safety events. About 70 children participated in a child identification program offered by the Masonic Lodge.
The event was sponsored by the Cottage Hill, Farm Hill and Village neighborhood watch programs.
Pictured: The Back to School Bash and Neighborhood Watch Party Saturday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Two Men Bitten By Snakes In Separate Incidents
August 14, 2011
Two men were bit by snakes in Escambia County on Saturday, including one in Cantonment.
Robert Moore was working under a home on Highway 95A near South Chipper Road in Cantonment shortly after noon when he was bitten by what was believed to be a rattlesnake. He was transported to a Pensacola hospital by LifeFlight in stable condition.
In an unrelated incident, a second man, Steve Watson, was bit by another snake Saturday at a home near Big Lagoon State Park. Watson reportedly tried to suck the venom out of his own thumb before emergency workers arrived on scene. He was transported to an area hospital.
NorthEscambia.com photo.
Featured Recipes: Beef Steak Tacos, Lime Cheeseburgers
August 14, 2011
Grilling is a great way to get a whole lot of flavor that goes way beyond plain burgers and basic barbecue. Lean meats, juicy marinades and zesty toppings add up to terrific flame-kissed dishes that will make guests want to kiss the cook.
(Scroll down for both recipes.)
Beef Steak Soft Tacos
Ingredients
Marinade
- 2/3 cup prepared Italian dressing
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
Beef Tacos
- 2 boneless beef chuck shoulder steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1-1/2 pounds)
- 12 small flour tortillas, warmed
Toppings
- Thinly sliced lettuce, chopped tomato, dairy sour cream, guacamole (optional)
Preparation
- Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steaks and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
- Remove steaks; discard marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 14 to 17 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
- Carve into thin slices; season with salt. Serve in tortillas with toppings.
Serves
Serves 6
Lime Cheeseburgers
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 6 slices Monterey Jack cheese
- 6 hamburger buns
- Your favorite flavor of guacamole
Preparation
- In a large bowl mix together ground beef, lime juice, garlic, onion and tomatoes. Form meat into 6 patties.
- Cook burgers to desired doneness on a preheated grill. Add a slice of cheese to each burger during the last minute of cooking.
- Serve on toasted buns with a healthy dollop of guacamole.
Serves
Serves 6
Notes, Tips & Suggestions
This recipe also makes great sliders. For a leaner version, use ground turkey instead of ground beef.