Escambia Sheriff’s Office Schedules Drug Take-Back
August 27, 2014
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is once again teaming up with Walgreens for another a drug take-back program with drop off locations in Escambia County, Saturday, September 27, from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm.
The “Prescription Drug Take-Back” is a one-day effort to provide the public a site to voluntarily surrender expired, unwanted, unused pharmaceutically controlled substances, and other medications for destruction.
Medications will be accepted at Walgreens locations:
- 9th and Langley Ave.
- Mobile Hwy and Fairfield Dr.
- Olive rd. and Davis Hwy.
- Palafox and Brent lane
- Mobile Hwy and Saufley Field Rd.
“Prescription drug abuse is not uncommon in our society and this is an opportunity for members of our community to get rid of their unwanted drugs before they fall into the hands of someone who may abuse or misuse them,” said Sheriff David Morgan.
For more information, contact Sgt. Delarian Wiggins at (850) 554-1362.
Theresa Walker Gilley
August 27, 2014
Theresa Walker Gilley, 84, of Cantonment, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2014. Theresa Walker Gilley “Tea” was born in Barbour County, AL on January 19, 1930, to Lawrence and Laura Walker. She graduated valedictorian from Blue Springs High School in 1947. She received a teaching degree from Troy State Teacher’s College and taught second grade for one year in Tuscaloosa, AL. She married Francis Gilley on February 24, 1951. She was the mother of six children; three boys and three girls. Although Theresa had joined the church and was baptized at an early age, she realized while listening to Evangelist Oliver Greene on the radio that she had never been saved; so she received Jesus Christ as her Savior and was born again. She now resides in Heaven with her Savior, family, and many friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Francis Gilley; her parents; three brothers; three sisters; and one great-grandson.
She is survived by her sister, Frances Caudle; sons, Michael Gilley (Tina), Daniel Gilley and Benjamin Gilley; daughters, Carol Kuretz, Judith Doane and Laura Suddarth; 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Sam Gilley, Paul Gilley, David Gilley, Luke Gilley, Nathen Kuretz and Jonathan Kuretz.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m., Thursday, August 28, 2014, with funeral services to begin at 12 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Gary E. Ginsky officiating.
Interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with arrangements.
Myrtle Virginia Dewberry
August 27, 2014
Myrtle Virginia Dewberry, 93 of Cantonment, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014.
Myrtle was born in Evergreen, AL on January 15, 1921. She was a member of Farm Hill United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, John Dewberry; one son, Edwin (Ann) Joyner; one loving sister-in-law, Annie Givens; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Alton Givens, Keith Givens, Jonathon Nicholson, Ken Joyner, Rex Dease, and Gregg Raughton.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Rev. Stewart Worth and Rev. John Kuritz officiating.
Burial will follow in Pensacola Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the staff, doctors and nurses at Homestead Village, West Florida Hospital and Covenant Hospice for their compassionate care during her stay at their facilities.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North entrusted with arrangements.
Wahoos Ends Year At Home With 6-2 Win Over Montgomery
August 27, 2014
The Pensacola Blue s ended the 2014 season with a standing ovation from the packed stadium.
It was a heart-felt and electrifying moment to end the team’s 70 home games this year and deeply appreciated by the Blue Wahoos players and coaches. Plus, it was particularly gratifying going out with a victory, 6-2, over the Montgomery Biscuits Tuesday at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium.
“It reminds me a lot of Wrigley Field,” said Pensacola Manager Delino DeShields. “The people keep coming back no matter what. The fans really make this place go. They are the best in the league by far in my opinion.”
Starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen admitted that the players joke that they like Pensacola so much, they don’t want to get called up.
“The atmosphere is always fun here, no matter the wins and losses,” said Lorenzen, who worked four innings and gave up two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out three. “We love it here. A lot of the players say we don’t want to go up. We want to stay because it’s so nice here.”
Pensacola’s closer Shane Dyer, who earned his franchise record 19th save Tuesday, was on the mound as the fans rose to their feet with two out and the last Biscuits player coming to the plate. Of course, Dyer struck out Montgomery’s Richie Shaffer, who has homered the past two games.
“It’s a great feeling,” he said of the loudly cheering fans. “That’s what guys in the bullpen thrive on. It’s always exciting to go out on top.”
The Wahoos ended their final game of the 2014 season with a sellout crowd of 5,038 to reach 311,687 total, which is the second highest total in the Southern League behind the Birmingham Barons.
It was the 33rd sellout in 70 home games this season for the Blue Wahoos, who averaged 4,453 fans a game. Pensacola had entered the final game 445 fans short of passing last season’s attendance total of 307,094.
The Wahoos are now 53,072 fans from reaching the 1 million mark in attendance in their fourth season in existence, which they will likely reach by the third homestand next season.
Jack-of-all-trades Brodie Greene came over from the Carolina Mudcats, which Quint and Rishy Studer bought and moved to Pensacola to start the 2012 season. Greene, who has played second base, shortstop and the outfield this season, has spent all three years in Pensacola. His season was cut short last year, when he broke his leg in July.
He ended his third season with the Blue Wahoos in fairy-tale fashion, belting a solo home run to deep leftfield – his third of the year and first at home.
“It was a good way to end a tough season,” Greene said. “I’ve been scuffling a little bit. I finally got one over the fence, though. It was great to see everyone behind us. It was like we were in the playoffs or something.”
The Wahoos have five more games on the road against the Birmingham Barons before the end of the Southern League season. They’re 56-78 overall and out of the playoff picture.
Many are making their plans for the offseason, such as playing in the Arizona Fall League, running a baseball academy in Europe, coaching a Wyoming and Colorado high school All-Star team, playing winter ball in Venezuela and returning home to their families, among other things.
One thing’s for sure. As they break for the winter, the Blue Wahoos fans’ standing ovation Tuesday will still be ringing in their ears.
The final five-game series for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in the 2014 season is against the Chicago White Sox Double-A affiliate the Birmingham Barons. It gets underway after a day off Wednesday with a 7:05 p.m. start Thursday. LHP Tim Adleman (3-7, 3.00) takes the mound for the Wahoos and is scheduled to be opposed by the Barons RHP Tony Bucciffero (2-2, 5.59). The season concludes Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 1.
by Tommy Thrall
Louis Horace Myrick
August 27, 2014
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Sheila Bryant Myrick; his sons, Doug (Terri) Myrick and Alvin (Jan) Myrick and his daughter, Sharon (Ricky) McCrory. He is also survived by grandchildren, Tiffany (Mike) Settle, Regina Lashley, Monica (Ryan) Scully, Robert (Brittany) Myrick, Brandon (Gina) McCrory, and Shane (Miranda) McCrory. He leaves 10 great-grand children to cherish his memory.
Being the oldest child, Horace was adored by his surviving siblings – Virgil (Jane) Myrick, Verne Myrick, Wayne (Eleanor) Myrick, Ronnie (Hilda) Myrick, Veneta (Bruce) Wentz and Vicki (Troy) McCurdy – and including numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
Horace graduated in 1956 from J.M. Tate High School. He went on to retire from Armstrong World Industries as a fabrication supervisor with 40 years of service. He was an Alabama “Roll Tide” fan and he spent his retirement years enjoying his family and spoiling the great-grandchildren with camping and fishing trips. A family “fish fry” was a recurrent event – kick ball games played, jokes told, tales repeated – but more importantly, the love of family and friends being embedded in all the lives he touched.
Our sincerest thanks and appreciation go out to Dr. David Phillips and his staff; as well as the entire 3rd floor PCU Nursing Staff at Sacred Heart Hospital for the care and love shown.
Visitation will be held at Bellview Church of Christ onSaufley Field Road in Pensacola on Friday, August 29th, from 10 a.m. until noon with funeral services beginning at noon. Interment immediately following service at Pensacola Memorial Gardens. Reception/fellowship to follow at the church.
Man Charged In Santa Rosa Homicide; Trio Was Playing With Shotgun
August 26, 2014
One person has been arrested in connection with a homicide Monday night in Santa Rosa County.
James “Hunter” Gates, 20, was charged with homicide-negligent manslaughter, using a firearm under the influence of alcohol and possession of alcohol by a person under 21.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting incident about 10:15 p.m. Monday. Gates, a female and the victim were at Gate’s home on Keyser Lane in Pace. Gates and the victim were intoxicated when they began to play with a 12 gauge pump-action shotgun. Gates observed the victim load a shotgun shell into the chamber and then eject the shell.
“In a playing manner,” according to an arrest report, the victim held the muzzle end of the shotgun to his chin and waved the butt of the gun toward Gates and the female. The victim then said “something to the effect of ‘bet you won’t pull it’, which referred to pulling the trigger,” the report states. Gates took hold of the shotgun and pulled the trigger. The gun fired a shell, hitting the victim under the chin. He was pronounced deceased on the scene by a responding paramedic.
According to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office, Gates had previously loaded a shotgun shell into the gun’s chamber. When the victim loaded the gun, Gates forgot about the previous shell. When he saw the victim eject a shell, Gates thought the gun was empty, the report states.
The name of the victim has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
Polls Are Open
August 26, 2014
Polls are open until 7 p.m. in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.
In the Escambia County’s biggest local race, Republican voters in District 2 will vote in the highly contested race between incumbent Gene Valentino and Doug Underhill for county commission, while Democrats will choose between Ray Guillory and Deb Moore.
In District 5 (which includes most of the North Escambia area), there are no local races on the ballot. Republican voters will choose between John Krause or Jeff Miller for District 1 Congressional Representative; Rick Scott, Yinka Abosede Adeshina, or Elizabeth Cuevas-Neunder for governor; and Michelle Inere or Jennie Kinsey for Circuit Judge. Democratic voters will vote in the Circuit Judge race; George Sheldon or Perry Thurston for Attorney General; and Charlie Crist or Nana Rick for governor. Those will no party affiliation voting in District 5 will find only the Circuit Judge race on their ballot.
Here are some tips from Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford:
- Confirm the location of your polling place — check your sample ballot, voter information card, EscambiaVotes.com, or call 595-3900.
- If you are unsure of your registration status, check EscambiaVotes.com, e-mail soe@escambiavotes.com, or call 595-3900.
- Photo and signature ID is required for all voters – if you do not present an approved form of ID, you may vote a provisional ballot.
- Be sure to review your sample ballot prior to going to the poll in order to familiarize yourself with all of the contests. A sample ballot was mailed to voters, and you can view your sample ballot online at EscambiaVotes.com.
- Voters are encouraged to study and mark their sample ballot and bring it with them to the polls to expedite the voting process.
- Remember to make only one selection per contest on your ballot.
- Registration books closed on July 28 – new registrations for this election may not be made at the polls.
- You may not return your voted absentee ballot to your precinct on election day – it must be returned to the elections office by 7 p.m.
- If you requested an absentee ballot but chose not to return it and wish to vote at your polling place instead, please bring your ballot with you so it can be cancelled.
- Early voting ended Saturday – if you have not yet voted or did not request an absentee ballot by August 20, you must go to your designated precinct on election day.
- Busiest times at the polls tend to be 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., during lunch, and 4:30 p.m. until the polls close at 7:00 p.m.
- For further information, please contact us by phone at (850) 595-3900, e-mail us at soe@escambiavotes.com or visit www.EscambiaVotes.com.
Nine Mile Road Emergency Repairs Rescheduled
August 26, 2014
Emergency repairs on Nine Mile Road (Hwy 90)between the Escambia River Bridge and Scenic Highway in Escambia County have been rescheduled to a later date. All lanes will open to traffic as Florida Department of Transportation personnel reevaluate the construction project in order to reduce traffic impacts and minimize delays.
Construction began Monday to repair the westbound outside, right lane and shoulder that was damaged by heavy rains and flooding in the area in April 2014. Temporary safety measures have been put in place until permanent repairs can be completed. Construction crews will still be on site conducting secondary repairs off of the roadway that will not impact the traveling public.
Teen Struck By Vehicle On Nine Mile Road
August 26, 2014
A teen is in serious condition after being struck a vehicle on Nine Mile Road Monday night.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 15-year old Montress Johnson was running across Nine Mile Road near Bowman Avenue about 7:45 p.m. when he ran into the path of a 2012 Honda Odyssey driven by 39-year old Suzanne Weeks of Pensacola. Weeks attempted to brake and steer but was unsuccessful in avoiding a collision.
The FHP is continuing the investigation into the incident.
Updated 12:05 p.m. — FHP corrected the teen’s name to “Montress Johnson” rather than “Mongress” as they previously released.
GED Classes Offered In Molino
August 26, 2014
GED classes will resume Thursday, September 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Molino Community Center. Classes will be on Monday and Thursday evenings in Room 124.
New students can take the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) on Tuesday, for free September 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Molino Community Center for students age 18 and over. A photo identification is required for the test. Students under 18 need to get a special waiver obtainable only at the George Stone Technical Center (call 941-6200).
Students may also register online by clicking here.
For more information, call George Stone at (850) 941-6200.