Operation Christmas Child Collection Week At First Baptist Bratt
November 18, 2016
Volunteers have been busy this week at the First Baptist Church of Bratt during “National Collection Week” for Operation Christmas Child. For the 23rd year, the simple, gift-filled shoe boxes will bring Christmas joy and evangelistic materials to children in over 130 countries across the world.
National Collection Week for OCC is November 14-21. The First Baptist Church of Bratt is the official OCC Relay Center for the north end of Escambia County, FL.
Pastor Tim Hawsey, Relay Center coordinator, said the shoe boxes are distributed by trained local pastors and volunteers around the world…right where the children live. The children that receive the box are invited to participate in a twelve step bible study called The Greatest Journey translated into their native language and taught by local people the children know.
Collection hours at the First Baptist Church of Bratt will be:
- Friday, Nov. 18: 8 a.m. – noon, 4-6 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 19: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 20: 9 a.m. – noon, 4-7 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 21: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Operation Christmas Child boxes should be packed in a specific manner. For more information, call Hawsey at the First Baptist Church of Bratt at (850) 327-6529, visit www.samaritanspurse.org/occ, or call (800) 353-5949. Resources are available for churches that wish to participate.
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Scott Heads To NY, Meets With Trump
November 18, 2016
Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who led a political committee that raised $20 million to help Republican Donald Trump’s campaign, traveled to New York City on Thursday to congratulate the president-elect on his victory last week and to offer help “to reinvent the federal government.”
Scott tweeted two pictures of himself and Trump, who were both smiling broadly, taken at Trump Tower.
“Great seeing my friend @realDonaldTrump today,” Scott tweeted. Later in an interview on Fox News, Scott reaffirmed that he wants to remain as Florida’s governor, although there has been speculation he could join the Trump administration, possibly as the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
“I’m not interested,” Scott told Fox News anchor Neil Cavuto. “I’m interested in doing whatever I can to help him rewrite Obamacare, redesign the government and help him work with the 33 Republican governors who have great ideas to help him be successful. If he’s successful, Florida will be successful.”
Asked to react to the possibility of former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, who had been a harsh critic of the president-elect, becoming Trump’s secretary of state, Scott said: “It’s the Trump administration. It’s always going to be the Trump administration. It’s going to be what his beliefs are. All this talk about different positions and things like that, it’s still the Trump administration.” Scott told Cavuto “that you should surround yourself with people who believe in what you’re doing and are going to do everything they can to support you.” But Scott recalled his election in 2010, when most of the Republican establishment did not support him, and said “I had to forget some of the things that people said” as he created his first administration as governor. Scott expressed confidence that Trump would be successful in establishing a leadership team. “Donald Trump is going to find the best people. He’s going to make sure they do their job. He’s going to hold everybody accountable.” Scott, who like Trump was a business executive before winning his first political office, said Trump “has specific goals to get things done.” In addition to repealing Obamacare, Scott said: “We have to get rid of a lot of parts of government that doesn’t work. So much of federal government, there is no return on investment and Donald Trump is going to focus on that.”
by The News Service of Florida
Fall Gulf Coast Small Farms Field Day Held
November 18, 2016
UF/IFAS Extension hosted the Fall Gulf Coast Small Farms Field Day on Thursday at the West Florida Research and Education Center in Jay.
Topics covered during the day included:
- Using Protected Agriculture and Hydroponics to Meet Demand for High Value Specialty Crops - Bob Hochmuth
- FDACS Best Management Practices for Vegetable Producer - David Cambron, FDACS
- BMPs: Nutrient Management, Water Protection & IPM
- High Tunnel Trials: Kale, Swiss Chard & Carrots
- Marketing to Niche Markets
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Green “Frank” Nims
November 18, 2016
Green Franklin Nims, of Cantonment, Fl, age 82, passed away on November 16, 2016. He was born on July 12, 1934, in Poarch, Alabama to the late Walter Greenberry and Tura Hall Nims.
Frank proudly served 2 years in the United States Navy and 10 years in the Navy Reserves. He retired from Monsanto after 31 years of service. Frank was an avid Alabama Football fan and he enjoyed working in his yard. What he cherished most was watching his grandchildren participate in various sporting events.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Tura Nims; brother, Albert Nims; sister, Betty Sue Watson; and his grandson, Kenneth Brian Malone.
Frank is survived by his wife of 61 years, Miley Booker Nims; sister Elaine Nims McAuther; daughter, Phyllis (Kenneth) Malone; son, Craig (Janice) Nims; daughter, Debra (Ralph) Story; granddaughters, Shawn (Lee) White, Misti Nims, and Kasey (John) Saenz; grandsons, Eric (Meredith) Nims, and Rodney Story; great-grandchildren, Dusty Boutwell, Trey Boutwell, Jake White, Austin Nims, Brianna White, Hannah Story, and Ava Saenz.
Pall Bearers will be Eric Nims, Rodney Story, Dusty Boutwell, Trey Boutwell, Jake White, Austin Nims, John Saenz and Lee White.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 19, 2016, beginning at 1:00 p.m. with the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend Ricky Skaggs officiating. Interment will follow at Spruell Cemetery.
Nancy Jo Vickery
November 18, 2016
Nancy Jo Vickery, 78, of Cantonment, FL, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016. She was a longtime member of Cottage Hill Baptist Church. Nancy was an avid bowler, loved gardening and yard sales.
She is preceded in death by her husband, W.L. ‘Red” Vickery; son, Randy Vickery; and her father, E.T. Pledger, Jr.
She is survived by her son, Jimmy Vickery; daughters, Janice (Tony) Chason, Sheila (Ron) Adams and Brandi Bell; mother, Neta Bell Shelton Pledger; grandchildren, Mikey, Dale, Jennifer, Michelle, Jeffery, Daniel and Amanda; siblings, Carolyn (J.E.) Vickery, Charles (Barbara) Pledger of Marianna, FL, Tommy Pledger of Marianna, FL, Marjorie (Millard) Lipford and Ann Kirkland of Mariaana, FL; 24 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Mike Stratton, Mike Kimmons, Steve Vickery, Dale Chason, Jeffery Vickery and Michael Granat.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 18, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Jason Douglas officiating.
Interment was at Cottage Hill Baptist Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Joseph Hatcher
November 18, 2016
Mr. Joseph “Jake” Hatcher, Jr., 66, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, in Atmore, Alabama.
Mr. Hatcher was a native and former resident of Pensacola, FL and had resided in Atmore, AL since 1992. He was a member of the IBEW Union of Pensacola, former Mason, Shriner and was an avid drag racer. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jake and Betty Hatcher.
He is survived by his wife, Shelby Chavers Hatcher of Atmore, AL; one son, Joseph Crawford “Jody” (Kim) Hatcher, III of Pace, FL; one step-son, Michael (Kathy) Chavers of Century, FL; one step-daughter, Libby Chavers (Ryan) Wright of Jacksonville, AR; one brother, Jimmy (Cindy) Hatcher of Pensacola, FL; one sister, Beth Hatcher of Pensacola, FL; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Kathy Chavers and Jim Brown officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 1 p.m. until service time at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, is in charge of all arrangements.
Jean Therese Owens
November 18, 2016
Jean Therese Owens, 87, of Cantonment, FL, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was a devoted mother and grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas B. Owens; her parents, John and Hazel Marshall; grandson, Eric Crowley; and her sister, Ruth Madden.
She is survived by her sons, Paul Douglas (Pat) Owens and David Owens; daughter, Lisa Owens; granddaughters, Selena (Robert) Arnold of Navarre, FL, Kristena Owens of Panama City, FL and Melody Owens; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 18, 2016, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Stanton officiating.
Interment was at Eastern Gate Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Deborah Flowers Digmon
November 18, 2016
Mrs. Deborah Flowers Digmon, 60, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, in Hampton, GA. She was born on December 15, 1955, to the late C.W. “Tobe” and Zelma Flowers.
Mrs. Digmon was a native of Atmore, Alabama and had been living in Georgia for the past 20 years. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Glenn Digmon; her parents; three brothers, Edward Flowers, James Flowers, and Curtis Flowers; and three sisters, Claudette Burkette, Brenda Flowers, and Annette Strength.
She is survived by her daughter, Sheena Baker of Hampton, GA; one brother, Danny Flowers of Molino, FL; grandchildren, Andrew and Emily Baker.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Turberville officiating.
Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Julia Diane Ballard
November 18, 2016
Beloved wife, mother, sister, cousin, aunt and friend Diane left our world to join the Lord on Sunday, November 13, 2016, after many long years of illness. She is preceded by her mother and father, Peggy and James Nobles.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jim Ballard; son, Ryan Ballard; daughter, Amy Carmona; nine grandchildren; her sister and brother-in-law, Jamie and Steve Dennis; her nieces, Kelly Dennis and Kristine Moore; Carolyn Nobles, her aunt, as well as many cousins and lifelong friends.
Diane loved to cook and bake. She was an avid gardener, crafter and loved helping animals. She loved antiques and anything southern.
Services were held Friday, November 18, 2016, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Reverend Chris Pinney officiating.
Interment was at Roberts Cemetery.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.
Work Underway On Nine Mile, Highway 29 Widening Projects
November 17, 2016
Work is in the beginning stages on Nine Mile Road and Highway 29 widening projects that will continue for the next several years.
The Florida Department of Transportation says most the work drivers can see taking place along Nine Mile Road between Pine Forest Road and Highway 29 is being performed by various utility companies as they relocate and make improvements to their facilities before road construction can begin. Trees and other vegetative debris that is being removed is being burned on-site.
What drivers on Highway 29 do not see are the drainage operations taking place in the four storm water retention ponds located off the main corridor. Truckloads of 66-inch drainage pipe that will be used at a drainage pond was recently delivered.
FDOT has awarded two construction contracts totaling $46 million to improve Nine Mile Road from Beulah Road to Highway 29. The project includes widening Nine Mile Road from two to four lanes.
FDOT has also awarded a $48.9 million construction contract to reconstruct Highway 29 from I-10 to just north of Nine Mile Road. Work includes widening the roadway from four to six lanes and replacing the Highway 29 bridge over Nine Mile Road.
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