Wayne Enfinger
March 24, 2014
Wayne Enfinger, age 63 of Jay, passed away on March 22, 2014. Wayne resided in Jay most of his life. He was very passionate about his occupation as a house painter, painting many homes and businesses in Jay and the surrounding areas. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping until his health declined, not allowing him to enjoy those activities. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Wayne never met a stranger and was always happy to see old friends.
He is preceded in death by his father, Odell Enfinger; mother, Nina Enfinger; brother, David Enfinger and an infant daughter.
He is survived by his son, Phillip (Dara) Enfinger; daughter, Stacie (Ryan) McKinley; grandchildren, Hannah McKinley, Devin Enfinger, Jackson McKinley, Brittany Lewis, and Alyssa McKinley and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Jay Funeral Home.
Services will begin at 6 p.m. with Brother Earle Greene officiating services.
Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ilene Margaret Dukes Cook
March 24, 2014
Mrs. Ilene Margaret Dukes Cook, 60, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014, in Century.
Mrs. Cook was a native of Georgiana, Alabama and a resident of Century since 1992. Mrs. Ilene spent four years serving her country for the U.S. Navy, 15 years as a legal secretary, and owned and operated the local Century Tobacco Shop for 6 years. Mrs. Ilene was a kind and generous woman. She made friends easily and touched many people’s lives. She was a nurturing mother, who always put her children first. Her husband, Michael T. Cook; mother, Margaret Levin Jones; and her father, Marvie Lee Dukes precede her in death.
Survivors include her two daughters, Niki Cook and Robin Cook both of Century and one grandchild, Thomas Henry Clark of Century.
Graveside services will be Thursday, March 27, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Beulah Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Lonnie Travis Roberson, Gary Paul, Jimmy Dubose, Austin Wiggins, William Covan and Jason Covan.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Ellen Sims Ard
March 24, 2014
Mrs. Ellen “Sims” Ard, 92, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014, in Pensacola.
Mrs. Ard was a native of Huxford and a resident of McDavid since 1944. Mrs. Ard was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She loved to sew and quilt and attended the Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church. Husband of 52 years, Luther Ard and all her siblings precedes her in death.
She is survived by his two sons, Albert Ard of McDavid and Melvin Ard of McDavid; one daughter, Janet Walker of McDavid; seven grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 26, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Nathan Brown officiating.
Burial will follow at Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. at Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Chancery, Wes Chancery, Tyler Walker, Ryan Walker, A.J. Walker and Michael Floyd.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Steadham, Danny Steadham, Jeff Steadham, Dalton Steadham, Lee Jernigan and Alfred Jernigan.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Covenant Hospice Inpatient Residence.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
BealuhFest Entertains Thousands, Benefits Local Charities
March 23, 2014
The two-day Beulahfest wrapped up Saturday night at the Pensacola Fairgrounds with thousands in attendance.
Headliner acts Saturday were The Charlie Daniels Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd, along with local acts that included The Dusty Sanderson Band. Friday’s entertainment included local favorite Chloe Channel of America’s Got Talent fame, and county star Rodney Atkins.
The festival featured not only great music, but plenty of fun, rides, and of course those delicious sausages. Beulahfest attracts thousands each year, with proceeds benefiting the Beulah Volunteer Fire Department and other local charities.
Pictured top: Lynyrd Skynyrd performs Saturday night at Beulahfest. Pictured inset above: Charlie Daniels. Pictured below: Saturday night crowds at Beulahfest, Lynyrd Skynyrd performs, Rodney Atkins Friday night, Tate graduate Dusty Sanderson and (bottom) Chloe Channell. NorthEsambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
Cooler Weather Arrives
March 23, 2014
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Sunday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. North wind around 10 mph.
- Monday A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Monday Night A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
- Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a northwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
- Tuesday Night Clear, with a low around 34. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 62. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
- Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
- Thursday Night A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
- Friday A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
- Friday Night A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
- Saturday A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Atmore Retail: No Word If Burke’s, Freds Will Re-open, But Walmart Will Open Soon
March 23, 2014
The face of retail — and a large part of the city’s sales tax base — is rapidly changing in Atmore, but their exact future remains to be seen.
Last Sunday morning, powerful straight-line winds flattened retailer Burke’s Outlet and heavily damaged a neighboring Fred’s store on the south side of town. Both stores remain closed, and their futures remain uncertain.
“We don’t know anything at this point as to whether or not we will be re-opening that store,” Bill Webster, a spokesman for Burkes Outlet said. “There are discussions now, but it’s too soon to know anything at this point.”
And the story was the same at the Fred’s corporate office this past week — no word yet on if the damaged store will re-open or or not.
Neither company would discuss if their re-opening decision would be impacted by the planned June opening of a Walmart on the north side of town. The 71,150 square foot store — small by Super Walmart standards — is currently under construction on North Main Street. It will be a full service Walmart, minus the tire and auto repair departments.
Pictured top: The under-construction Walmart on North Main Street in Atmore. Pictured below: The Burke’s Outlet in Atmore was flattened by powerful winds last Sunday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ramp Closures At I-10, Hwy 29 Tonight Until Tuesday
March 23, 2014
The exit ramp from eastbound I-10 to northbound U.S. 29 will be closed from 10 p.m. on Monday, March 24, to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25. Motorists will be directed to use the southbound U.S. 29 off ramp during the temporary closure. Drivers are reminded to use extreme caution when traveling through the work zone.
This work is part of the I-10 resurfacing project which extends from U.S. 29 to east of Palafox Street. The project also includes the milling and resurfacing of all ramps and ramp shoulders associated with the U.S. 29/I-10 interchange, shoulder widening, guardrail upgrades, crash cushion replacement, removal of portable traffic monitoring sites (PTMS), installation of new signs, pavement markings and sodding. The entire project is slated for completion summer 2014.
During construction drivers will encounter overnight lane restrictions on both I-10 and the U.S. 29/ I-10 interchange. Lane closures on I-10 and intermittent closures or restrictions on the interchange will be limited to 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
All planned construction activities may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.
FWC Law Enforcement Report
March 23, 2014
Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the weekend ending March 20:
Escambia County
Officers Livesay and Pettey worked an area that appeared to have been previously baited for illegal turkey hunting. After waiting in the area most of the morning, the officers decided to change locations to a nearby field. While walking to this area, they noticed a hunter sneaking through the woods. The hunter set up and called for turkeys. Officers Livesay and Pettey approached the hunter and discovered he was hunting on a second baited spot. The subject admitted putting out bait in both spots and was charged with turkey hunting over bait.
This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week;however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement.
Law Enforcement Torch Run Is Monday For Special Olympics
March 23, 2014
The 2014 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Florida Special Olympics will be in Century Monday morning and continue in Pensacola.
The Torch Run will begin at the Alabama/Florida line on Highway 29 about 7:00 Monday morning and continue south through Century with runners from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and Century Correctional Institution.
From about 9-10 a.m, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Pensacola Police Department and other law enforcement agencies will carry the torch from ECSO Administration Building at 170 West Leonard Street to Bartram Park.
Over 300 Florida agencies participate in the state-wide torch run to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Florida. Each year, over 5,000 officers carry the torch on a 1500-mile relay through 66 counties in Florida.
Motorists can expect traffic delays during the run.
Pictured: The 2013 Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Florida Special Olympics begins in Century last March. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Weekend Gardening: March Tips
March 23, 2014
Here are gardening tips for the month of March from the University of Florida IFAS Extension office:
Flowers
- Annual flowers that can be planted in March include: ageratum, alyssum, amaranthus, asters, baby’s breath, begonia, calendula, celosia, cosmos, dahlia, dusty miller, gaillardia, geranium, hollyhock, impatiens, marigold, nicotiana, ornamental pepper, pentas, phlox, rudbeckia, salvia, sweet Williams, torenia, verbena, vinca and zinnia.
- Caladium bulbs are extremely sensitive to cold soil. There is no advantage to planting early. Purchase caladiums while there is a good selection, but wait until late March or April before planting them in shady beds.
Trees and Shrubs
- Finish pruning summer flowering shrubs such as althea, hibiscus, abelia, oakleaf hydrangea and oleander.
- Delay the pruning of azaleas, camellias, spiraeas, gardenias and other spring flowering shrubs until after flowering is complete.
- Prune any cold weather-damaged plants after new growth appears.
- If needed, fertilize shrubs and small trees with a slow release fertilizer. A good general-purpose landscape fertilizer is a 15-0-15.
- Mature palms should receive an application of granular fertilizer. Use a special palm fertilizer that has an 8-2-12 +4Mg (magnesium) with micronutrients formulation. Apply one pound of fertilizer per 100 sqft of canopy area or landscape area.
- Last opportunity to spray shrubs with dormant horticultural oil.
- Pick up all fallen camellia blossoms and remove them from your property. This practice helps to prevent petal blight next season.
- Prune ornamental grasses.
- If you are in the market for specific colors of azaleas, visit the local nurseries and garden centers this month. Though this is not the most ideal planting time you are assured of the right flower color without having to wait until next blooming season.
Fruits and Nuts
- Time to finish planting bare-root fruit trees.
Vegetable Garden
- This is the month for establishing a spring vegetable garden. Early March plantings have about an even chance of avoiding a late frost.
- The warm season vegetables that can be planted this month are: bush beans, pole beans, lima beans, cantaloupes, sweet corn, cucumbers, eggplant, okra, southern peas, peppers, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes and watermelon.
- The cool season vegetables that can be planted this month are: beets, carrots, celery, collards, endive, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, mustard, bunching onions, parsley, English peas, Irish potatoes, radish and turnips.
- More conservative gardeners might wish to wait until the middle to latter part of the month to risk tender plants such as tomatoes and peppers.
Lawns
- Remove excessive accumulation of leaves from the lawn. This will increase the effectiveness of fertilizers and pesticides applied to the lawn.
- If a preemergence lawn herbicide is needed to control summer weeds, it should be applied in early March. Make certain to choose one that is safe on your kind of grass.
- Keep lawn herbicides away from the root zones of desirable flower, shrubs and other plants.
- Fertilize the lawn only after the danger of frost has passed and when the grass has greened up. Fertilize using a complete fertilizer applied at 0.5 lbs nitrogen per 1000 sqft containing 50% soluble and 50% slow-release nitrogen.
- Service the lawn mower: include a sharpening of the blade and adjusting of the cutting height for your type of grass.
- Anyone considering establishment of centipedegrass from seed should hold off until the soil warms up and stabilizes above 70°F. Add Item Here…