Stuckey Licensed To Preach By Poplar Dell Baptist Church
July 8, 2012
Poplar Dell Baptist Church has publicly licensed church member James Waylon Stuckey of Pineview with the authority to preach. The church acknowledged his ability and desire recently with a ceremony at the church led by Pastor Mitch Herring.
Stuckey is a 2000 graduate of Flomaton High School and is a former Marine, serving four active years beginning in 2001 and four years in the Reserves, stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, then 3rd Force Reconnaissance in Mobile, Alabama. He is currently a farrier (professional horse shoer) and owner of A & W Farrier Service.
Married to the former Andrea Phillips of Jay, Stuckey and his wife have two children, Brianna and Rein. He is the son of Jimmy and the late Mary Ann Stuckey of Pineview. His only sibling is Melissa Johnson, also of Pineview.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Carnley’s To Celebrate 50th, Renew Wedding Vows
July 8, 2012
A local couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary by renewing their wedding vows.
The celebration for Shortie and Letha Carnley will be held Saturday, July 14 at 2 p.m. at Calvary Deliverance Temple at 11130 Highway 97 in Davisville. Dinner will follow in the Fellowship Hall.
Family and friends are welcome to attend. The couple requests no gifts.
Weekend Gardening: Tips For July
July 7, 2012
Here are gardening tips for the month of July from the Santa Rosa Extension Service:
Flowers
- Annuals to plant include celosia, coleus, crossandra, impatiens, kalanchoe, nicotiana, ornamental pepper, portulaca, salvia, and vinca.
- Lightly re-fertilize flowering annual and perennial beds in order to retain their vigor and keep them colorful.
- Remove old flowers (deadhead).
- Keep leggy growth pinched back.
Trees and Shrubs
- Remove spent flower heads from crape myrtles so that they will continue to bloom.
- Watch for, and control pests if necessary. Spider mites on shrubs and flowers. Lacebugs on azaleas and pyracantha. Flower thrips on roses, gardenias and other blooming plants. Oleander caterpillars on oleanders
- Do any necessary pruning of hydrangeas as soon as flowering is finished. They must have sufficient time to re-grow before the dormant season.
- Do not heavily prune any of the spring flowering shrubs such as azaleas, camellias or spiraea.
Fruits and Nuts
- Prune blueberry bushes, if needed, as soon as possible after harvest is completed.
Vegetable Garden
- Vegetables that can be planted outdoors include eggplant, lima beans, okra, southern peas, peppers and watermelon.
- Set out new tomato plants by late July in order to have a fall crop. Purchase tomato transplants or root disease free suckers from the spring crop. If possible, obtain one of the “hot set” varieties.
- Watch for and control tomato hornworm and fruitworms
- Remove old tomato plants from the garden once harvesting is complete. Diseased plants should be burned or removed from your property. Do not place known diseased plant parts in the compost pile.
- Establish a compost pile. The high temperatures and frequent showers of summer help to speed up the breakdown process.
Lawns
- Watch for, and control pests if necessary. Sod webworm in lawns, chinch bugs in St. Augustine lawns and spittlebug in centipede
- Keep lawn mower blades sharp. This reduces some disease problems and gives the lawn a neater look when it is cut.
- Phyllanthus (common name chamberbitter or gripeweed), often described as that little “mimosa looking weed”, began germinating in May. Check the lawn and landscape for its presence. Contact your local Extension service if you need help with recommended control measures.
- Time for mole cricket control. Use the soap flush technique to determine if sufficient crickets are present to warrant treatment.
- Lawns will begin experiencing more stress as temperatures rise this summer. Raise the mowing height one-half inch as hot weather approaches. This helps relieve some stress and enables the grass better tolerate summer conditions.
TV Icon Andy Griffith Dead At Age 86
July 4, 2012
TV icon and “America’s Sheriff” Andy Griffith passed away at his home in North Carolina Tuesday morning. He was 86.
Famous for “The Andy Griffith Show” from 1960-68, he also started in “Mayberry R.F.D.”, the legal drama Matlock and made guest appearances on numerous other shows. He was also a Grammy award winning Southern Gospel Singer.
He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush in 2005.
Ron Howard, cast as Griffith’s television son Opie Taylor, commented on Twitter, “Andy Griffith’s pursuit of excellence and the joy he took in creating served generations and shaped my life. I’m forever grateful. RIP Andy.”
Featured Recipe: Yankee Doodle Dandy Treats
July 4, 2012
Looking to spend some time with the kids in the kitchen? Yankee Doodle Dandy Treats are a fun, easy and patriotic way to celebrate.
The recipe is not only easy, but it also lots of fun. It’s terrific for a “just-because” snack or as a sweet way to finish off a family picnic. And kids of all ages can help – from pouring and stirring to dipping and decorating, there’s something everyone can do.
Yankee Doodle Dandy Treats
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 package (10 ounces, about 40) regular marshmallows OR 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® cereal OR 6 cups Kellogg’s® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate morsels
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- Red-, white- and blue-colored sprinkles
Preparation
- In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
- Add cereal. Stir until well coated.
- Using buttered spatula or wax paper, evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Crosswise cut in half, forming two 9 x 6 1/2-inch rectangles.
- Meanwhile, in small saucepan melt white chocolate morsels over low heat, stirring frequently. Stir in oil. Add powdered sugar, stirring until combined. Add water. Stir until smooth.
- Spread chocolate mixture over one cereal rectangle. Top with second rectangle. Sprinkle with red, white and blue sprinkles, pressing lightly into cereal mixture. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set. Cut into 3 1/4 x 1-inch strips. Best if served the same day.
Serves
Servings 18
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour
Flomaton, Century Celebrate The 4th With Fireworks (With Gallery)
July 4, 2012
The area’s fireworks Fourth of July demonstrations got underway Tuesday night at Showalter Park in Century.
Last year, both towns sponsored a fireworks show at Hurricane Park in Flomaton. Century agreed to help pay for the show only if the town’s alternated being the host for the event each year — the event will return to Flomaton next year.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured: Fireworks Tuesday night at Showalter Park in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos by Raja Atallah and Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
Three Represent Jay High At State FFA Convention In Orlando
July 3, 2012
Three Jay High School FFA members attended the 84th Annual State FFA Convention in Orlando this past week.
Makenzie Bray and Olivia Moore, were selected to represent their chapter as delegates with the responsibility of taking part in delegate committee meetings and making choices that will shape the direction of the Florida FFA Association. FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Jay High FFA member Harley Tagert also attended the convention as a participant in the Prepared Public Speaking contest were she delivered a speech on hydroponics.
Pictured top: (L-R) Olivia Moore, Harley Tagert and Makenzie Bray at the FFA State Convention in Orlando. Pictured inset: Moore and Bray at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pensacola Beach Observation Wheel Opens Today
July 3, 2012
The 360 Pensacola Beach observation wheel is set for a noon Tuesday opening.
The 360 Pensacola Beach Wheel has 42 Swiss-manufactured, fully enclosed climate controlled gondolas with heating and air conditioning. Gondolas will feature UV protective, non-reflective glass for excellent viewing, photo or video capturing. The flight lasts approximately 10-12 minutes with 4 revolutions. The wheel will include one VIP gondola that features these amenities in addition to leather bucket seats, a television and champagne bucket. Each gondola can hold up to 6 adults. But unrelated parties will not be required to sit together.
The wheel is the largest portable wheel in the world, and the first of its kind in America. It features over 1 million white Led lights outlining the wheel and each of its gondolas.
The wheel will be open 10 a.m. to midnight daily. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for kids under 48-inches tall.
Pictured above and below: Views from the new 60 Pensacola Beach observation wheel late Monday afternoon. Pictured inset: The wheel towers about 200 feet above Pensacola Beach. Photos by Jaimee Lee, WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Local Youth ‘Converge’ During Camp That Served
July 2, 2012
Last week, dozens of youth from across Escambia County took part in Converge — a combination youth summer camp and summer missions project to help the community.
Among the week’s projects, the youth took part in beatification projects at Byrneville Elementary and Warrington Middle schools, a food drive for Manna Food Bank, handed out milk and bread in needy neighborhoods and even helped build a house with Habitat for Humanity.
From the North Escambia area, youth groups from Highland Baptist in Molino and Ray’s Chapel in Bogia took part in Converge last week.
“All the kids made new friends and had a great time working and making a difference in the lives of our communities,” youth leader Ramona Preston said.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: Local youth converged on Escambia County last week in a youth camp/missions project. Pictured inset: Youth take part in a cleanup at Byrneville Elementary School. Pictured below: Ray’s Chapel Pastor Nathan Brown with the church’s youth group. Submitted photos by Ramona Preston for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward FFA Members Compete At State Level
July 1, 2012
Ernest Ward Middle School FFA team members competed this past week at the 84th Florida State FFA Convention in Orlando. After winning at the district level, the team qualified to compete at the state level in the Parliamentary Procedures category. Team members also attended various leadership and educational workshops while at the convention. There were over 3,000 registered attendees at this year’s convention.
By Allison Woodfin,
EWMS FFA Reporter
Pictured top: Ernest Ward Middle School FFA members in Orlando (front, L-R) Miranda Vidak, Bethany Reynolds, Courtney Weekley, Ian Schneider, Haylee Weaver, Hunter Kite, (back, L-R) Kaitlyn Kleinatland, Allison Woodfin, Cindy Wilson-Advisor, Mitchell Singleton and Renee McGahan. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
