Michael “Trey” Martin
January 17, 2024
Michael “Trey” Martin, 33, of Pace, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. He was born in Pensacola, FL on November 7, 1990 to Stephanie Martin and Troy Rosenbaum. He was married to Bekah Martin for 4 years and they have a 2-year-old daughter, Olive. Trey worked for The City of Gulf Breeze as the Park and Recreations Director. He was a member of the Optimist Club of Gulf Breeze and had a passion for fishing, sports, and Olive (his little girl).
Trey was preceded in death by Troy Rosenbaum, Father.
Trey is survived by his wife, Bekah Martin; daughter, Olive Martin; mother, Stephanie Martin; brothers, Brandon Martin and Chad Rosenbaum; grandmother, Judy Branch; grandfather, James Branch; grandfather, Harold Martin; grandmother, Jo Ann Martin; cousin, Dustin Harper; father-in-law, David Johnson; and mother-in-law, Harriet Johnson.
Visitation for Michael “Trey” Martin will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 15, 2024. Funeral Services will begin at 2:00 p.m., at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29 Cantonment. Pastor Shane Ellis and Kevin Fralick will be officiating. Trey will be laid to rest at Little Flock Cemetery next to his father, Troy Rosenbaum.
Pallbearers include Chad Rosenbaum, Dustin Harper, Tyler Ross, Jackson Smith, Tyler Hurley, Josh Fleming, Robbie Jernigan, and Grant Murphy.
Honorary Pallbearers include, Brandon Martin, Tucker Martin, Owen Martin, Curt Manning, Doug Bickham, and Kyle Ross.
Edythe Bernice Glass
January 17, 2024
On January 12, 2024, Edythe Bernice Glass, age 92 of Molino, Florida passed away and went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ. She was born on October 28, 1931 to Harry Arnton Bailey and Violet Rose Bailey in Elma Washington. She worked as a telephone operator for Pacific Northwest Bell, American District Telegraph, and in other office clerical positions.
Edythe moved to Molino, FL in 1978 and was a longtime member of Highland Baptist Church, and served as the Church Librarian for about 14 years. She also served at six other churches in the U.S., Japan, and Okinawa while traveling as an Air Force wife. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and dearly loved her three great-grandsons. She greatly loved the Lord, her church family, and had a special fondness for missionaries around the world. She was an avid book collector and reader. She liked to crochet and gave her creations to friends and family. She maintained an active lifestyle until 91 years of age when she became too ill with dementia.
She is proceeded in death by her parents; brother, Harry Eugene Bailey; sisters, Gladys Wolsey (Frank) and Bertha Savage (John).
She is survived by her son, Michael Paul Glass (Melanie); grandson, Nicholas Glass; granddaughter, Amanda Glass; great-grandsons, Hayden Brown, James Brown, and Logan Brown; brother, Rev. Thomas Bailey (Janice); niece, Ginger Barnett (Don); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins in Oregon and Washington states.
Visitation for Edythe Bernice Glass will take place Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Highland Baptist Church beginning at 11:00 a.m., with funeral services to follow at 12:00 p.m. Edythe will be laid to rest at Highland Baptist Church Cemetery following the service.
Honoring Edythe as a pallbearer includes Nicholas Glass.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements.
Escambia River Cooperative Issues ‘Peak Alert’ For Wednesday Morning
January 16, 2024
Escambia River Electric Cooperative has issued a “Peak Alert” for Wednesday morning.
Peak alerts are not a notice of a power shortage or impending outages, EREC said.
“They are simply a load-management effort used to reduce the demand for electricity and keep members’ cost of power as low as possible. Members should try to do things that conserve energy during a peak alert.”
EREC asked that members:
- Limit the use of large appliances (dishwashers, washer/dryer, etc.).
- Unplug devices that are not in use.
- Turn off any unnecessary lights.
Hard Freeze Warning With Lows Near 16 Tuesday Night
January 16, 2024
There is a Wind Chill Advisory with bitter cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 10 above zero.
There is a Hard Freeze Warning with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 16 expected. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. North wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Wind chill values between 5 and 15 early. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. East wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 21. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 40. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. North wind around 10 mph.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Ernest Ward Middle School Names Students Of The Month
January 16, 2024
Ernest Ward Middle School named their Students of the Month for November. Pictured are: Lane Lisenby, sixth grade; Jordan Everett, eighth grade; Jadon Long, seventh grade; and Principal Tyvanna Boulanger.
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Escambia Interim Superintendent Leonard Rated As ‘Highly Effective’ In First Board Review
January 16, 2024
The Escambia County School Board has rated interim Superintendent Keith Leonard as “highly effective” ahead of a Tuesday night discussion that could see Leonard appointed as a permanent superintendent.
In October, the board expressed a general consensus to make Leonard the permanent boss by extending his contract. Each board member individually completed a mid-year evaluation of Leonard’s performance to date, and those were compiled by the board attorney.
Overall, Leonard scored 74.8 out of 88 for a ““highly effective” rating when the scores from the five members were combined.
Individual board members evaluated Leonard as follows:
- District 1, Kevin Adams: 88/88, highly effective
- District 2, Paul Fetsko: 80/88, highly effective
- District 3, David Williams: 75/88, highly effective
- District 4, Patty Hightower: 45/68, effective (Hightower left several sections of the review blank. That resulted in possible maximum score of 68)
- District 5, Bill Slayton: 73/88, highly effective
Leonard was evaluated on student learning, instructional plan implementation, faculty development, decision making, leadership development, communication skills, professional and ethical behaviors.
Leonard’s current contract as interim is otherwise set to expire June 30, 2024.
The board will avoid an expensive nationwide search. Leonard was one of four finalists in their last search which ultimately led to the hiring of Dr. Tim Smith who was later terminated.
Freezing Weather — Protecting Pets, Plants, Pipes And Other Tips
January 16, 2024
With freezing weather, it is time to take necessary precautions to protect pipes, pets and plants, and check on elderly friends and neighbors.
Here are ways to stay safe during cold temperatures, courtesy of the American Red Cross:
- Wear layers of lightweight clothing to stay warm. Gloves and a hat will help prevent losing body heat.
- Know the signs of hypothermia — confusion, dizziness, exhaustion and severe shivering. If someone has these symptoms, they should get immediate medical attention.
- Watch for symptoms of frostbite including numbness, flushed gray, white, blue or yellow skin discoloration, numbness or waxy feeling skin.
- Bring the pets indoors. If that’s not possible, make sure they have enough shelter to keep them warm and that they can get to unfrozen water.
- Avoid frozen pipes — run water, even at a trickle, to help prevent them from freezing. Keep the thermostat at the same temperature day and night to help avoid freezing pipes.
- Do not use a stove or oven to heat the home.
- Space heaters should sit on a level, hard surface and anything flammable should be kept at least three feet away.
- If using a fireplace, use a glass or metal fire screen large enough to catch sparks and rolling logs.
- Turn off space heaters and make sure fireplace embers are out before leaving the room or going to bed.
And here are a few extra details and tips from ECUA on protecting pipes against the freeze:
- Insulate pipes or faucets in unheated areas: Pipes located in unheated areas of your house, such as a garage or crawl space under the house or in the attic, are subject to freezing. If you have time to do this before freezing temperatures arrive, wrap these pipes with insulation materials made especially for this purpose. These materials can be found in most hardware stores or home improvement centers.
- Disconnect and drain outdoor hoses: Detach all hoses from faucets and allow them to drain. This action guards against the water in the hose or pipe from freezing and bursting the faucet or pipe to which it is connected.
- Run a trickle of water: When forecasts call for sustained and / or severe freezing temperatures, run a thin trickle of water from the faucet furthest from the water line coming to your house. Usually this is in a room at the back of the house or outside, in the yard. Allowing the water to circulate through your home’s plumbing helps to keep it from freezing. Some consider this a waste of water but the cost of the water used is extremely slight compared to repairing broken pipes and the resulting water damage.
- Remember the backflow preventer: Residents and business owners who have backflow preventers on their properties for water lines, fire lines, irrigation systems, and swimming pools need to protect their backflow preventers from freeze as well. Extended freezes can burst the body of the backflow assembly, rendering it useless. Wrap these pipes with insulation materials, made especially for this purpose. These materials can be found in most hardware stores or home improvement centers. If the device and the water line are not in use at this time (i.e., irrigation system or swimming pool lines), shut off the water supply line and drain the backflow device.
Escambia, Florida, School Closed On Wednesday; Escambia, Alabama, On 2-Hour Delay
January 16, 2024
Escambia County School in Florida will be closed on Wednesday, while Escambia County Public School in Alabama will be on a two-hour delayed schedule. Santa Rosa County Schools will be open.
ESCAMBIA, FLORIDA
All Escambia County Public Schools and offices in Florida will be closed on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, due to inclement weather.
All extra-curricular activities are canceled for the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
“We anticipate normal district operations will resume on Thursday, January 18,” stated Superintendent Keith Leonard. “Of course, we’ll continue to work closely with local emergency operations officials to determine what is safest for our families and staff.”
ESCAMBIA , ALABAMA
Escambia County Schools (AL) will be operating on a two-hour delay Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
- Note the following schedule adjustments:
- Buses will run on a two-hour delay.
- School start times will be pushed back by two hours.
- Students will report to their class period according to their schedule.
- Breakfast will still be available for students upon arrival.
- Dismissal will occur at normal times.
- Extracurricular activities will resume after school, as normal.
Delayed start example: If your child is normally picked up by bus at 6:15 a.m., they can expect to be picked up two hours later at 8:15 a.m.
SANTA ROSA
Santa Rosa County Schools will be open on Wednesday.
Today’s Fashion: Dressing For Cold Weather
January 16, 2024
With our cold weather this week, it’s important to dress in layers, cover skin and limit time outside, according to the National Weather Service office in Mobile.
Here’s how to dress for cold weather:
Florida Gas Prices Down 8 Cents From A Week Ago
January 16, 2024
Florida gas prices moved lower last week. Sunday’s state average was $3.08 per gallon. That’s 8 cents less than a week ago, and the lowest daily average since December 30.
“Florida gas prices continue bouncing above and below $3 a gallon,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA – The Auto Club Group. “This week, prices are below $3 in various cities throughout the state. Only time will tell if that trend continues.”
At $2.85, the Pensacola metro had the cheapest average in the state. A North Escambia low of $2.77 could be found at stations on Highway 29 in Cantonment. Pensacola prices were as low as $2.67 on East Nine Mile Road.
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