Sims, Golson To Wed
December 12, 2010
Darryl and Ellen Sims of Bogia announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Chelsea Sims, to Ethan Golson, the son of Ricky and Cheryl Golson of Bratt.
Chelsea is the granddaughter of Buck and Glenda Kelley of Bogia and Gene and Gwen Sims of Brewton. She is a 2009 graduate of Northview High School and is currently attending Pensacola State College. She is pursuing a degree in education. She is employed with Heather Leonard’s Danceworks as a dance instructor.
Ethan is the grandson of Marlene Forester of Atmore and the late Curtis Forester, and the late Walter Lee Golson and Doris Oline Hopkins. He is a 2008 graduate of Northview High School. He is currently serving in the U.S. Navy and is stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, aboard the U.S.S. Scranton.
The wedding will be at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 1, 2011, at Highland Baptist Church in Molino. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.
Local Residents Celebrate Christmas At Sabal House
December 12, 2010
The Sabal House Adult Living Facility in Pensacola recently held their annual Christmas Family Night. Residents Gail Fillingim (seated, left) from Bay Springs and Betty Meadows (seated, right) of Davisville, were joined by their daughters, Susan F. Purvis and Sheila M. Bass, and other family members. They were treated to a delicious prime rib dinner and entertained by The Silvertone Summer Band with a special appearance by Santa Claus. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Featured Recipe: Impressive Athenian Chicken Rolls
December 12, 2010
This weekend’s featured recipe from Janet Tharpe is a “Athenian Chicken Rolls”, flavorful little bundles of chicken, feta and spinach.
To print today’s “Just a Pinch” recipe column, you can click the image below to load a printable pdf with a recipe card.
Here is the sauce that omitted from the recipe card above:
ATHENIAN CHICKEN SAUCE
2 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp mushrooms, chopped
1 Tbsp flour
1 c chicken broth
3/4 c white wine, dry
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 Tbsp capers, drained
To make sauce, drain most of oil from frypan, leaving brown bits on bottom of pan; add butter and melt over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute about 2 minutes. Add flour, stirring to blend and thicken. Add chicken broth, wine, lemon juice and capers. Cook about 4 minutes or until thickened.
Photo Gallery: Byrneville Elementary Presents Jingle Bell Jukebox
December 11, 2010
The third, fourth and fifth grade students at Byrneville Elementary School presented their annual Christmas play with “Jingle Bell Jukebox” Friday night at Northview High School. The play was under the direction of Elaine Holk.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Pictured above and below: Byrneville Elementary presented “Jingle Bell Jukebox” Friday night. Submitted photos by Heather Leonard, click to enlarge.
Friday: Decorate For The Holidays With Potted Plants
December 11, 2010
With Christmas approaching, homes are being decorated with lights and trees and other festive adornments. While the chiller weather discourages the use of decorating with potted plants outside, the indoors can come alive with festive potted plants.
Poinsettia
Very few plants are as closely associated with a holiday as poinsettias are with Christmas. The poinsettia, native to South America, was given the botanical name Euphorbia pulcherrima, which literally means “very beautiful.”
The showy portions of the poinsettia, which most people think of as the flower, are actually colorful leaves called bracts.
In addition to the traditional red, bracts can be pink, white, orange, and even purple. Poinsettia plants come in many sizes and their bracts come in a wide range of shapes.
Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not poisonous, although some people are sensitive to the sap, which contains latex.
With proper care, your poinsettia may stay colorful for months after the holidays. Because they are tropical plants, keep them in a bright light and away from chilly drafts. To learn more about how to care for your poinsettia, read the UF/IFAS publications titled “Poinsettias at a Glance”. It’s available online at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep349 or by calling your local Extension Office.
Amaryllis
Potted amaryllises excel as small but stellar holiday gifts. These easy to grow winter bloomers produce surprisingly exotic flowers, yet are still unknown to many people. The bulb is large, the flowers are huge. They grow and bloom for weeks on end – indoors in the middle of winter.
If you purchase a bulb, plant it in a pot with well-drained potting soil. Place the pot in a sunny window and keep the soil evenly moist. When the flower stalks begin to emerge, rotate the pot every few days so the stalks will grow straight. If you provide your amaryllis with too little light, the flower stalk will grow excessively tall and may even fall over.
Each stalk will produce several flowers. As each bloom fades, snip it off. When all the blooms on a stalk have faded, cut off the entire stalk about an inch from its base. Don’t assume the show is over after the first flowers fade. Your bulb will probably produce a second stalk with more flowers. Sometimes a third one pops up.
For more information on how to grow and care for amaryllis, read the UF/IFAS publication titled “Amaryllis.” It’s available online at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep060.
Rosemary
To add the fragrance of the holiday season to your home, include a rosemary plant. Available in many stores in a Christmas tree shape, rosemary is an easy herb to grow.
When a rosemary Christmas tree is purchased it is usually a large plant in a small container. That means that there is probably a pretty good size root mass with not much soil to hold onto the water. The more soil a container holds, the longer the plant can go between watering. One of the tricks to growing rosemary is to allow it to dry out between watering.
One of the first things you can do to improve its ability to survive is to replant it using well-drained potting soil. Using a terra cotta pot will help keep this somewhat top-heavy plant from being easily tipped over. Since rosemary likes it on the dry side, terra cotta pots are an especially good choice. After a good initial watering, keep the soil moderately dry. Also provide plenty of light with a south or west exposure. Low light will produce leggy growth.
Enjoy the holiday season by adding Christmas plants to your décor.
Theresa Friday is the Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for Santa Rosa County.
Senior ‘Snow’ Picture
December 9, 2010
The yearbook photo for Northview High School Senior Class of 2011 turned out to be a little more on the memorable side Wednesday morning as snow flurries interrupted the photo shoot.
To see closeup images from the main picture, click here.
Pictured above: Snow interrupted the Northview High School Senior Class of 2011 picture Wednesday morning. Pictured below: A closeup from the photo. Submitted for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FFA Students Place In Sub-District Career Event
December 8, 2010
Northview High, Ernest Ward Middle, Tate High and Jay High were among schools from Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties that participated in the FFA Sub-District Career Development Events Tuesday at the Jay Community Center.
Ernest Ward Middle placed second in parliamentary procedure. Team members were: Austin Cunningham, Miranda Vidak, Madison McGhee, Mitchell Singleton, Aden Davis, Andrea Miles and alternate Kendall Cobb.
Ernest Ward Middle also participated in the Opening and Closing Ceremony Event. Team members: Tiffani Cruce, Jaylen Parker, Haylee Weaver, Bethany Reynolds, Haley Brown, Allison Woodfin, and Addy Lee.
Northview participated and earned awards in the following areas:
- Second in Parliamentary Procedure, with team members being Lydia Weaver, Allie Vidak, Allyson Bullard, Lane Purvis, Devin Bell, Stephanie Solari and alternate Dillon Crutchhfield.
- Second place in Prepared Public Speaking went to Jessica Baldwin.
- Second place in Extemporaneous Public Speaking went to Allie Vidak.
- First place in FFA Creed speaking went to Courtney Solari.
- Forth place in Safe Tractor Operation went to Brandon Chambless.
Tate High School placed as follows:
- Third place in Prepared Public Speaking - Emily Higdon
- First place in Extemporaneous Public Speaking – Megan Gibbs
- Second place in Creed Speaking - Victoria Beson
- First place in Tractor Driving Operations – Jeff Hansford
- First place in Parliamentary Procedure - Laura William, Megan Gibbs, Destiny Miller, Victoria Bell, Cierra Mitchell, Austin Pfeiffer, Chelsea Ward (alternate).
Jay High School placed as follows:
- First place in Parliamentary Procedure — Olivia Moore, Makenzie Bray, Paige Smith, Alicia Roberts, Sarah Adkinson, Satchel Starling
- First place — Opening and Closing Ceremony Team — Olivia Moore, Makenzie Bray, Paige Smith, Alicia Roberts, Sarah Adkinson, Satchel Starling, Colby Odom
Pictured top: Members of the Northview High School FFA. Pictured below: Members of the Ernest Ward Middle School FFA. Pictured bottom: The Jay High FFA members. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Weekend In Photos
December 6, 2010
From parades in Molino, Flomaton and Atmore to state playoff football in Jacksonville, NorthEscambia.com had photo galleries this weekend from several events. Click any of the items below to see more pictures.
See Video, Photos From Molino, Flomaton And Atmore Christmas Parades
December 6, 2010
There were three big Christmas parades in the area Saturday, and NorthEscambia.com was there with photos and videos from each.
Click the parade name for a photo gallery and a video.
Pictured top: Santa Claus at the Flomaton Christmas Parade. Pictured below: A float rolls through Molino Saturday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Atmore Christmas Parade Photo Gallery, Video
December 5, 2010
The annual Atmore Twilight Christmas Parade rolled through Atmore Saturday night before a crowd of hundreds. The “”All Creatures Great and Small . Celebrate One and All” themed parade featured lighted floats, several bands, community groups, churches and school groups from across the area.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the parade, click here. For a video, click below.
The float from Atmore Community Hospital won first place.
Pictured top: The “Three Little Pigs” float travels down Main Street during the annual Atmore Twilight Christmas parade Saturday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.