WZEP AM 1460 First News Thursday 06-16-11
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Thursday, June 16, 2011
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A two-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Covington County Alabama claimed the life of three Florida children and injured two adults.
The crash occurred just before 7 in the evening on Alabama 137 at the intersection of Covington County 4 in the Wing community. Danielle Pippins, 8, Janniell Pippins, 8, and Savannah Furr, 11, all of Baker, were killed when the 1993 Ford Tempo they were riding in was struck by a 2010 Toyota Corolla driven by 18-year-old Christine Harris, of Birmingham. Harris was taken to a local hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the Tempo, 54-year-old Dianne Poire, of Sarasota, was taken to Baptist Hospital in Pensacola where she is listed in critical condition.
The crash is being investigated by the Alabama State Troopers.
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a $1,000 donation from Walmart during their grand opening event held in Santa Rosa Beach.
Each year, the WCSO Santa Patrol and Walmart team up for a fundraiser and donation gift drive to support underprivileged children during the winter holiday season. Lt. Eddie Farris says last year, the Santa Patrol generated funds to provide more than 208 children with more than 1,950 bicycles, dolls and other donated toys. The Deputy Santa helper says they are proud of the partnership they have with Walmart as well as other local businesses and individuals who continue to help the children of Walton County.
The new store is opened in Santa Rosa Beach. The store is like a Supercenter, but on a slightly smaller format and will not be open 24 hours.
Businesses and individuals who wish to make monetary donations are encouraged to address checks to Walmart/Walton County Sheriff’s Office, and mail them to the attention of Lt. Eddie Farris of the WCSO’s Citizen Services Division at 752 Triple G Road, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435.
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Liberty Grass Fire
Another hot day, another hot fire. To say a fire is hot is usually an understatement, but when you are talking about firefighters responding to a fire the issue becomes one of efficiency and safety. Wednesday afternoon Liberty Volunteer Fire Department was sent to a home site in a rural location of north Walton. A grass fire was reported to be growing and threatening a structure. The firefighters arrived to find about half an acre burning with the fire growing rapidly due to the dry grass and wind. The fire was attacked and about 50% brought under control, but it also ignited the nearby woods. Argyle Volunteer Fire Department and Walton Fire-Rescue were called to assist. The Division of Forestry was also called for support.
The fire was eventually contained and Liberty Fire Department's Roger Roy said they were concentrating on making sure the perimeter was well drenched to prevent the fire from reigniting and escaping. A worker was on scene when the fire broke out, but the cause was not immediately known.
Like the structure fire in the Freeport/Portland area the day before, the safety of the firefighters soon became a concern. Temperatures were near 100 with a heat index of around 110. The fire chiefs on scene made sure their crews drank plenty of water with Walton Fire-Rescue bringing additional bottles.
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Looking for the arrest report? Try this link to Walton County's Corrections: http://jailpublic.co.walton.fl.us/inmatesearch.aspx
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The DBPA is holding a golf tournament on Saturday, June 18th at the DFS Country Club starting at 8 am. It will be a 3 person scramble. The fee is $25 per person plus green fees. All proceeds will benefit the Fourth of July Fireworks. Lunch will be provided and prizes will be awarded. For more information, call Eddie at 850-232-3577.
Obituaries - Mon through Sat at 6:45 & 7:45 am, 12:15 & 4:15 pm. (Sat 4:06 pm.) and Sun at 6:45 am, 1:06 & 4:06 pm.
Hugo Hampton King, 85, passed away June 11. A celebration of King's life will beheld Saturday, June 18, 10:30 am at the Church of the Epiphany. Visitation will be after the service. Whitehurst Powell Funeral Home of Crestview is in charge of the arrangements.
A lifelong native of Walton County, Lucile Flow Wise was born December 4, 1918. She passed away Tuesday, June 14. Floral arrangements are being accepted. A time of visitation will be Thursday, June 16 2011 from 6 until 8 P.M. in First United Methodist Church of DeFuniak Springs. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 17, at 10:00 A.M. in First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Wise Family Plot in Magnolia Cemetery. Jerry Evans Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Go to www.jerryevansfuneralhome.com to view obituaries.
Horace Johnson, age 57, of Highway 183 South, passed Friday, June 10. Funeral Services will be at Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church, Thursday, June 16 at 11:30am. Park Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Stephen Kendal Moore, age 48, passed away Saturday, June 11. The family will be receiving friends 10:30~11:00 AM, Thursday, June 16, at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 16, at Clary-Glenn Funeral Home. Flowers are being accepted or donations may be made to the Stephen Moore Trust Fund at the Army Aviation Credit Union; 1421 US Highway 331 South, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435. Burial will follow in the New Ponce De Leon Cemetery. You may go online to view obituaries, offer condolences, sign guest book, at www.clary-glenn.com. Clary-Glenn Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
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