Monday Is A Christmas Holiday For Most Government Agencies
December 26, 2022
Today, December 26, is a holiday for most government agencies.
Escambia County
- Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (all department)
- West Florida Public Libraries (all locations)
- Escambia County Property Appraiser
- Escambia County Tax Collector
- Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare
- Escambia County Supervisor of Elections
- Escambia County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
- Escambia County Extension Office
- Waste Services Administration
- ECAT Administration Office
Town of Century
- All Town of Century offices and departments
Emerald Coast Utilities Authority
- All ECUA offices are closed
- No changes to sanitation collection schedules
U.S. Post Office
- Lost post offices are closed
- Mail will not be picked up or delivered
Pictured: Palafox Place on a rainy December day. Photo by Kathy Boyle for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Winning $57K Fantasy Five Ticket Sold In Cantonment
December 26, 2022
Someone is over $51,000 richer today after purchasing a winning Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket in Cantonment.
The quick pick ticket sold at the Mill Bar and Package on South Highway 29 was one of four winning tickets sold in Friday night’s drawing and is worth $51,638.17. The other winning tickets were sold in Orlando, Sanford and Ocala.
The 269 tickets matching four numbers won $123.50 each. Another 8,732 tickets matching three numbers are worth $10.50 each, and 88,006 ticket holders won a free ticket for picking two numbers.
Friday’s winning numbers were 4-15-23-24-29.
Many Are Using Space Heaters To Stay Warm. And That Can Be Dangerous.
December 26, 2022
Escambia County Fire Rescue is encouraging residents to practice space heater safety and know the potential risks associated with home heating equipment.
Home fires occur more in the winter months than any other time of year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths and space heaters account for 4 out of 5 home heating fire deaths.
Follow these tips to stay safe while heating your home:
- Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected annually by a qualified professional.
- Keep anything that can burn at least 3 ft. away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove or portable space heater.
- Portable space heaters should be turned OFF every time you leave the room and before going to bed.
- Never plug a space heater in a power strip.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Never use an oven to heat your home.
For portable electric heaters:
- Place them on a solid, flat surface, away from high traffic areas and doorways.
- Use and purchase heaters with an automatic shut off so if they are tipped over they will shut off.
- Plug power cords directly into outlets and never into an extension cord.
- Inspect for cracked or damaged, broken plugs or loose connections; replace before using.
Heating Fire Facts:
- Most home heating fire deaths (86%) involved stationary or portable space heaters.
- The leading factor contributing to home heating fires (27%) was failure to clean, principally from solid-fueled heating equipment, primarily chimneys.
- The leading factor contributing to ignition for home heating fire deaths (54%) was heating equipment too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattress, or bedding.
- Nearly half (48%) of all home heating fires occurred in December, January and February.
Need a free smoke detector in Escambia County? Call (850) 595-HERO.
Tate High Alumni Group Donates To Community Food Pantry
December 26, 2022
Tate High School Alumni group recently made a donation to the community food pantry ministry at the Crossroads Thrift Store in Molino to benefit local families. Grace Paulchek presented the food on behalf of the alumni association. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Christmas Was A Little Brighter For 20 Families Thanks To Flomaton Police
December 26, 2022
Christmas was a little brighter for 20 local families, thanks to the Flomaton Police Department.
The department held a “Fill the Cruiser” toy drive during December, collecting over 300 gifts for the families, providing Christmas toys to over 50 children.
Flomaton High School students help with the gift wrapping. Century Correctional Institution donated bicycles, and local stores provided cardboard boxes.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Evelyn King
December 26, 2022
Evelyn King, age 83, of Perdido, AL passed away on December 24, 2022 in Fairhope, AL.She was born on October 23, 1939 in Perdido, AL to Otis Malachi and Rosie Abramovich Stewart. She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Franklin King; her son, Roger (Judy) King of Dyas, AL; her daughter, Susan King of Perdido, AL and her brother, Glenn W. (Marianne) Stewart of Fairhope, AL.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Hadley officiating. Interment will follow in Bryars-McGill Cemetery in Perdido, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Trever King, Korey Biggs, Marty Hadley, Randy King, Stanley Alldredge and Danny Alldredge.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. until service time at 10:30 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.
Edith Pennington Beans
December 26, 2022
Edith Pennington Beans, age 87, of Atmore, AL passed away on December 24, 2022 in Atmore, AL. She was born on February 27, 1935 in Chillicothe, MO to Alize “Bill” and Elisa Graves Pennington. Edith was a member of the University Parkway Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She served on the board of Campion Academy and Bass Memorial Academy. She also was the Director of Women’s Ministry at Gulf State Seventh-Day Adventist Conference. Edith owned The Beans Store in Atmore for many years.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Dixie Dahl and Barbara Stocker. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Donald R. Beans; her children: Connie (Tim) Mercer of Piney Flats, TN, Cathy (Clark) McCrain of Firestone, CO, Kevin (Linda) Beans of Hopkinsville, KY, Troy (Livny) Beans of Dayton, OH and Jodi (Jim) Burrill of Orlando, FL; eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bradford Schleif officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Collins, CO.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. until service time at 10:00 a.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Kenneth “T-BO” Reed
December 26, 2022
Kenneth “T-BO” Reed, 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 22, 2022 in Atmore, AL. He was born on June 8, 1938 to the late John William and Amy Inez Ross Reed in Brewton, AL. He retired from Monsanto and was a member of Pine Forest Assembly of God Church in Pensacola, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents and ten siblings.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ruth Pullen Reed of Atmore, AL; two children, Ron Keith (Vivian) Reed of Decatur, GA and Lisa Kay (Alan) Vaughan of Cummings, GA; five grandchildren: Kaitlyn Vaughan, Harper Reed, Rachel Reed, Erin Reed, Andrew Vaughan.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 2 PM at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gene Hudson and Rev. Randy Albritton officiating. Interment will follow in Serenity Gardens Cemetery in Atmore, AL.
Active pallbearers will be Alan Vaughan, Andrew Vaughan, Randy Albritton, Ronnie Windham, Kenny Rolin and Caleb Skinner.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 27, 2022 from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Samaritan’s Purse to spread Gods love to the “least of these” around the world.
Thomas Hayles
December 26, 2022
Thomas Hayles, age 85, of Atmore, AL passed away on December 26, 2022 in Atmore, AL.
He was born on June 29, 1937 in Eliska, AL to Wesley and Arlie Shipp Hayles. He was an ironworker for many years and later became a residential contractor. He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Chris Hayles and his siblings: Marvin Hayles, Ollie Mae Stafford, Helen Colbert, Eubie Hayles, Letha Freeman and Lula Mae Colbert.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Janice Pruett Hayles; his son, James “Robbie” Hayles of Lottie, AL; his daughter, Kathy Davis of Atmore, AL; his brother, Edison Hayles of Poarch, AL; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore, AL.
Edward ‘Danny’ Daniel Stronko, Jr
December 26, 2022
Edward “Danny” Daniel Stronko Jr, age 61, of Pensacola, Florida passed away December 18, 2022. He was born on February 5, 1961 in Oakland, California.
He proudly served his country from 1979-1982 in the 82nd Airborne and 1984-2001 in the Florida National Guard. He was proud of his military service and continued to love and support the troops.
Throughout his life, he was a devoted husband, father, and Pap-Pap. He lived his life to the absolute fullest and never met a stranger. His quick wit and charm brought many smiles and laughs to his friends and loved ones. He loved traveling with his family and seeing new places. He was devoted to making this world a better place and had the most generous heart. He loved giving back to his community and helping anyone in need.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years Linda Smith Stronko; daughter, Lauren Stronko; son, Ryan Stronko; granddaughter, Addison Brown (the light of his life); father, Edward D. Stronko Sr; mother, Patricia Stronko; sisters, Kim (Don) Price, Terri (Rick) Foss and Stacey (Ron) Wilkins; brother, Timmy (Becky) Stronko; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 12noon on Wednesday, December 27, 2022 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Monsignor Michael Reed Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m. prior to services.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Stronko, Brandon Stronko, Timmy Stronko, Ron Wilkins, Rick Buse, Ronnie Coker, Keith Dethlefs and Shaun Pochel.
After services have been completed, the family would like to invite everyone to the American Legion Post 340, 8890 Ashland Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, 32534 to celebrate and share fond memories of Danny’s life.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sacred Heart Cancer Center for the loving care shown to Danny.