State Representative Jennifer Fidler (R-Silverhill) is set to engage with constituents through a series of town hall events this month, offering updates on forthcoming legislation ahead of the …
By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
ROBERTSDALE, Alabama The Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce hosted its eighth luncheon on Thursday, May 13 for first responders titled Honoring Our Heroes at the Robertsdale Church of Christ.
First responders, including Sheriff Hoss Mack and deputies from the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Department, fire officials, EMA, EMT and police department officials, including police chiefs from throughout Baldwin County, attended the event, said Chamber President/CEO Gail Quezada.
“This is a way for us to honor those who serve, not just in Central Baldwin, but for the entire area,” she said.
After hosting the first event during the week of 9/11 in 2014, it was decided to move the event to coincide with the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Department’s Officers Memorial, which is held in May to honor officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
View fullscreen Keynote speaker for the Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce’s 17th Annual Prayer Breakfast was Kerry Stevenson, vice president of Miles College in Birmingham. JOHN UNDERWOOD / STAFF PHOTOS Kerry Stevenson signs copies of his book of poetry, “Inspirations in Life: Inspired by Faith, Family, Friends & Football,” following the Central Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 6. Presentation of Colors by the Robertsdale High School Naval Junior ROTC. Opening prayer by Donna Givens. National Anthem by Bill Wade. Special song, “Masterpiece of Mercy,” by CBCC Prayer Breakfast Committee Chair Dennis Stastka. Closing prayer by Curt Williams, executive director of Youth-Reach Houston and Youth-Reach Gulf Coast in Summerdale.
The Rev. Marty Hamilton
SUMMERDALE, Alabama After National Day of Prayer observances were modified or cancelled last year because of COVID-19, in person services are once again being planned for Thursday, May 6 in the central and north Baldwin areas.
According to its website, nationaldayofprayer.org, the National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our heritage. Since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has continued through our history, including President Abraham Lincoln’s proclamation of a day of “humiliation, fasting, and prayer” in 1863.
View fullscreen Silverhill Mayor Jared Lyles presents a proclamation honoring resident Ed Evans at the Silverhill Town Council meeting Monday, April 5. Evans will represent the state of Alabama at the 2021 Purple Heart Patriot Project which will be held in New York in September. JOHN UNDERWOOD / STAFF PHOTOS Ed Evans and family. Ed Evans with fellow Purple Heart recipients and members of the local Military Order of Purple Heart. Previous Next Posted
By John Underwood / john@gulfcoastmedia.com
SILVERHILL, Alabama The Silverhill Town Council honored one of the town’s own presenting resident Edward P. “Ed” Evans with a proclamation at the Monday, April 5 council meeting, congratulating Evans for being Alabama’s honoree for the 2021 Purple Heart Patriot Project.