Betty Sue Mugnier Clinner Barrow
January 5, 2013
Mrs. Betty Sue Mugnier Clinner Barrow, 60, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2013, in Mobile.
Mrs. Barrow was a native of North Kingston, RI< and a former resident of Folsom, LA, and resided in Atmore since December 1972. Mrs. Barrow attended the Presley Street Baptist Church. She was President of the Alabama State Corrections Association, President of District 1-North of Alabama Retired State Employee, member of Atmore American Roses of the Red Hat Society, member of Atmore’s’ Homemakers Club, Board Member of ARSEA’S Foundation, retired Fountain correctional officer, member of Atmore’s’ Historic Society and recording secretary, Class of 71’ Covington High School, Covington, LA, and a member of the Atmore Community Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.
She is preceded in death by her father, Michael J. Mugnier (1987), her husband, James H. Clinner (1993), maternal grandmother, Thelma McGhee Erickson (1989), fraternal grandmother, Addie Botts Mugnier (1986) and brother, Larry Mugnier (1968).
Survivors include her mother, Mary M. Mugnier of Folsom, LA; husband, Don Barrow of Atmore, son, Bradly Pellegrin (Penn State University) Capt. in U.S. Army of Sanford, NC; goddaughter, Kylisha Jones of Tyrone, GA; brother, Jeffrey (Vicki) Mugnier of Sugar Hill, GA; two sisters, Michelle (Marc) Lavrence of Mandeville, LA, and Mary A. Pellegrin of Folsom, LA; sister-in-law, Charlotte White of West Blocton, AL; five nephews, Chad Lavrence of Lake Tahoe, CA, Devin Pellegrin of Folsom, LA, Chase Mugnier of Sugar Hill, GA, Chris Clinner of Calera, AL, and Keith Clinner of Centreville, AL; and niece, Gabrielle Mugnier of Sugar Hill, GA.
Memorial services will be Sunday, January 6, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Grindle officiating.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Weekend Gardening: What To Do With Those Holiday Plants
January 5, 2013
People often give and receive decorative plants during the holiday season. Many of these plants can last long past the holidays, but only if you care for them properly.
Use the following tips to keep Christmas cactus, poinsettia, amaryllis, kalanchoe, and cyclamen healthy and vibrant long after the holidays are over.
Light & Water Conditions
Keep your holiday plants in bright, indirect light, such as a sunny window. You can also put plants under incandescent or fluorescent lamps if a room is too dim.
Keep the room temperature cool. The ideal temperature ranges are 65º to 75ºF during the day and 50º to 60ºF at night.
Make sure the plants are watered enough to stay evenly moist, but do not overwater. Even Christmas cactuses need to be regularly watered since they are not true cactuses.
Flowering
Most plants are already flowering when you give or receive them. Eventually the flowers will fade and you should remove them.
You can prepare some plants for next season’s flowering. Remember that plants like poinsettia and Christmas cactus need to be kept away from artificial light at night to stimulate flowering, usually beginning around October.
Amaryllis
Since amaryllis is a bulb, it easily flowers if you force the bulb. After the last flower fades, remove the bloom stalk, but let the leaves continue to grow. Keep amaryllis under bright light and fertilize it regularly.
In late summer, the leaves will die and the bulb will go into a resting stage. Reduce the amount of water it receives and store the bulb in a cool, dry place for two to three months.
Begin watering again and the bulb should reflower in four to six weeks.
Poinsettia
Poinsettias are hard for home gardeners to force to reflower.
When the poinsettia begins to drop its leaves, this signals the start of its resting stage. At this time, only water the poinsettia often enough to keep the stems and roots from drying out.
In April, prune the stems to six inches high, resume a regular watering and fertilization schedule, and place it where it will receive bright light that is not direct.
Planting
Most holiday plants are cold-sensitive, so only people in the southern part of Florida can consider planting their holiday plants outdoors without too much worry. Residents in northern parts of Florida can try growing their plant outdoors, but will most likely need to pay attention to weather reports and have some way of protecting plants from the cold.
Select the plants that have remained healthy and lush, and plant them after the chance of frost is past.
Poinsettias
Plant your poinsettia in a sunny spot that will not receive artificial light at night. The soil should be well drained.
Cut off fading bracts, leaving four to six inches of stem on the branches. Mulch around the plant, and keep it well watered during establishment.
Fertilize monthly from May to September.
Prune regularly during the growing season to keep the poinsettia from looking “leggy.” Stop pruning in September and flower buds will form in October.
If the plant was damaged by cold, cut it back to 12 to 18 inches of the ground or to living tissue in the spring after the chance of frost is passed.
Linda Kay Albritton
January 5, 2013
Linda Kay Albritton of Excel, passed away December 31, 2012. Linda was born October 21, 1946, in Repton. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Her husband of 42 years, Dewey Albritton; her father, Rufus Lambeth; and her mother, Verna Kittrell precede her in death.
Survivors include her son, Rodney Roddy of Molino; daughter, Rhonda (Shawn) Fillingim of Molino; son, Orbin (Stacy) Albritton of Century; brother, Ronnie (Sue) Lambeth of Cantonment; brother, Keith (Michael) Lambeth of Ft. Walton; and sister, Shannon (Jake) Kenndy of Molino.
Her grandchildren were the light of her life, grandson, Wyatt Albritton; granddaughter, Erin Albritton and granddaughter, Destiny Fillingim.
Pallbearers will be Seth Ragsdale, Steve Fillingim, Shawn Fillingim, Kevin Odom, Bryan Hart and Nolan Lorenzana.
Funeral services were held Saturday, January 5, 2013, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North with Pastor Jeff Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Lathram Chapel Methodist Church in Barrineau Park.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
James Hugo Mixon
January 5, 2013
James Hugo Mixon, 86, of Atmore, passed away January 1, 2013, in Atmore.
He was born December 2, 1926, in Bermuda, AL, to the late William Jackson and Sallie Mack Higdon Mixon. He served in the United States Army from 1945-1946. He worked at Flomaton Shoe Shop from 1948-1997 and at Atmore Memorial Chapel Funeral Home from 1997-2011. He was a member of Presley Street Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Deloris Mixon of Atmore; son, Dr. Christopher Mixon and wife Patricia of Nashville, TM.; brother, Quinton Mixon of Excel; and two grandsons, Aaron and Hugh of Nashville.
Funeral services were held Friday, January 4, 2013, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Grindle officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be James Gulsby, Rudolf Gulsby, Tim Mixon, Mike Luker, Dennis Mixon and Michael Mixon.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lizzie C. Minchew
January 5, 2013
Lizzie C. Minchew, 82 of Atmore passed away Wednesday January 2, 2013, in Atmore. She was retired from Vanity Fair Mills as a seamstress, born in Mineola, AL on January 14, 1930, to the late Henry and Myra Bohannon Harris.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Grover L. Minchew.
Survivors are two sons, Grover Allen (Mary Ann) Minchew, Jr. of Atmore, William Drew (Pam) Minchew of Monroeville; daughter, Nettie (Marvin) Hollingsworth of Atmore; grandchildren, Travis, Allen, Amanda, Drew, Jessica, Heidi, Angel, Sarah, and Jacob; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be Saturday January 5, 2013, at 2 p.m from Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Don Davis, Rev. William Drew Minchew, Jr. and Bro. Richard Allen Minchew officiating. Interment will follow in Hollingsworth Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be the grandson’s and family.
Family will receive friends, Saturday January 5, 2013, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home one hour prior to service time.
Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Tate High Softball Team Honored For Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
January 5, 2013
For the third consecutive year, the Tate High School softball team placed first in the school category for the 2012 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
The team, lead by head coach Melinda Wyatt, was recognized at the annual MSABC closing ceremony. The Tate softball team raised $4,674 for the cause and was also recognized as the top Bronze Strider team for raising the most in the $2500-$5000 category. Second place went to the West Florida High School softball team and third place to Washington High School football team.
Pictured: Tate High School softball team coach Melinda Wyatt, senior Amy Waters and senior Heather Thomason. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Irene Killam Hicks
January 5, 2013
Irene Killam Hicks of Gulf Breeze passed from this world to join her husband of 70 years in heaven on December 26, 2012, at Bay Breeze Nursing and Retirement Center. She was born June 2, 1919 in Century, to Wesley and Stella Killam. She was married to Franklin G. Hicks, all of which preceded her in death.
Irene retired from the American Cancer Society after many years of service, traveling around the state doing educational programs for schools and civic organizations. After her retirement she went to work for Gulf Breeze Travel, conducting tours to such destinations as China, Europe, the Polynesian Islands and most of the United States.
Other than traveling, her love in life was sewing, reading and cooking her grandkid’s favorite dishes from Frank’s garden, such as peas and creamed corn. She was a member of Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church and past member of Santa Rosa Women’s Club. Her final years were spent at Bay Breeze Nursing and Retirement Center where she enjoyed all the special activities, especially her daily Bingo games with Kelly.
She is survived by her three sons, Lamar Hicks of Covington, LA, Wayne Hicks (Belinda) of Tallahassee and Kenneth Hicks (Susie) of Gulf Breeze. She is also survived by three sister-in-laws, Dot Killam of Atmore, Betty Killam of Century, and Martha Killam of Panama City, eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
The family would like to express special thanks to Bay Breeze Nursing and Retirement Center staff for their consistent care, patience and understanding in making Irene’s last few years as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Flowers are greatly appreciated. However, in place of flowers, donations may be made in Irene’s name to Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, United Methodist Children’s Home, PO Box 830, Selma, AL 36702, Covenant Hospices, or the American Cancer Society .
There will be a visitation from 1-2 p.m. on Friday, January, 4, 2013, with a funeral service directly following at Rose Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Gerald Munday presiding over the service. Graveside closure will be at Bayview Memorial Gardens in Pensacola.
Arrangements entrusted to Rose Lawn Funeral Home of Gulf Breeze.
Escambia Moves Forward On 4-H Facility; Wants Explanation Of Plans For 4-H Funds
January 4, 2013
The Escambia County Commission voted Thursday night to move forward toward constructing a $1.5 million Escambia County 4-H Center, but commissioners made it clear they want some answers from the University of Florida IFAS on how they plan to use proceeds from the $3.6 million sale of the Langley Bell 4-H Center.
Earlier this year, the children and teens on the 4-H County Council voted to sell their 240 acre Langley Bell 4-H Center to Navy Federal Credit Union. Navy Federal paid $3.6 million for the property next to the credit union’s campus in Beulah. $2 million of the sale proceeds were placed in an endowment fund for 4-H, and $1.6 million was reserved for 4-H to use under the guidance of UF/IFAS for a property including livestock facilities.
The Escambia County Commission also agreed to construct the new 4-H Center on Stefani Road with $1.5 million in local option sales tax funds, which is totally unrelated to the $3.6 million sale proceeds.
Thursday night, the commission approved a $170,000 contract with Hernandez Calhoun Design International for architectural and engineering services for the new 4-H Center. Interim County Administrator George Touart made it clear that if the building came in over budget, the project was dead in the water without cost reductions.
Meanwhile, a 4-H Task Force is currently holding meetings to develop viable options that may be considered to meet the livestock, natural resources, and outdoor education needs of 4-H. The Task Force will present its findings to the UF/IFAS Dean of Extension, who will in turn use the information provided by the task force to make decisions for the 4-H program on how to use $1.6 million from the Navy Federal sale to construct or purchase another facility in addition to Stefani Road.
Jacob Gilmore, a 4-H supporter, unsuccessfully asked the commission to put off their decision for six months or after the UF/IFAS decision is made.
Commissioners said they expect UF/IFAS to spend the $1.6 million on a livestock facility.
“I would like us to one way or another get IFAS to give us their expectation of what they are going to be doing,” Commissioner Grover Robinson said Thursday night. “I think clearly I believe this board by its own actions and everything else fully expects there to be a livestock program in Escambia County, and fully expects things to be moving forward with all the programs IFAS provides. But in a sense we are kind of left out in the cold. We don’t really get to make these decisions, and I think IFAS should be telling us what is going on.”
“We have absolutely no intentions of cutting out any program,” Escambia County Extension Director Pam Allen told commissioners. “In fact, we are going to be adding more programs…Livestock is our grassroots background. We are not eliminating anything. We will find a way to meet every need we have in the 4-H program.”
“We said we want them to get some comparable land so they can feel satisfied,” Commissioner Wilson Robertson, who also serves on the 4-H Foundation board, said. “I think we ought to hear to hear from the 4-H. I think we ought to hear from those young men and women who voted to sell that property. They…need to be lobbying the Foundation and IFAS can’t overrule what the Foundation votes on. That money is ours to stay in this county.”
“I am going to be highly upset if that $1.6 million goes into this building at Stefani Road or goes to Gainesville, I tell you,” Robertson said, “because we promised them (the 4-H youth) otherwise.”
In approving the architectural and design contract Thursday night, the commission stipulated that the Stefani building is not to exceed $1.5 million from the county, and IFAS will provide a complete explanation of their plans for Escambia County 4-H.
Pictured top: The Langley Bell 4-H Center was sold to Navy Federal Credit Union for $3.6 million. Pictured below: A new 4-H Center will be constructed adjacent to the Escambia County Extension Office on Stefani Road. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Rain Chance Moving Into Forecast
January 4, 2013
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North wind around 5 mph.
- Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
- Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind around 5 mph.
- Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North wind around 5 mph.
- Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
- Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind around 10 mph.
- Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 65.
- Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 53.
- Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
- Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Area Woman On People Magazine Cover, TV’s 20/20 After Losing 137 Pounds
January 4, 2013
A Santa Rosa County woman is on the cover of the latest edition of People magazine and was featured on ABC’s 20/20 Friday night because of her dramatic weight loss.
Ashley Donahoo, 27, was chosen for the cover of People’s 11th annual Half Their Size issue after losing 137 pounds since 2010.
“Eighteen months ago my son Zach gave me a hug and said, ‘Mom! I can reach my hands all around you.’ I started bawling because I never realized that he could never completely hug me,” the Pace resident told People.
People’s Half Their Size issue is on newsstands now. The ABC special 20/20 and People Half Their Size aired Friday night.