Photos: Jay Homecoming Parade
October 16, 2010
The Jay High School Homecoming Parade rolled through the streets of Jay Friday afternoon.
For a gallery of submitted photos, click here.
Pictured above: The Jay High School sophomore float. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sarah Campbell Named Jay’s Homecoming Queen
October 16, 2010
Sarah Campbell was named Jay High School’s Homecoming Queen Friday night.
Pictured above: Julie Knight, Homecoming Queen Sarah Campbell, Katie Borders and Leely Trevino — all seniors. Pictured below: Kayla Flowers, freshman attendant; Olivia Wright, sophomore attendant; Sarah Campbell, senior; Julie Knight, senior; Katie Borders, senior; Leely Trevino, senior; and Sara Weaver, junior attendant.Submitted photos by Junia Fischer for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Students Learn Ag Safety, Meet Auburn’s Eagles
October 14, 2010
About 500 fifth grade students in Escambia County, Alabama, recently had the opportunity to learn about agricultural safety and see two of Auburn University’s eagles at the same time.
The Progressive Agriculture Safety Days program was presented at the Auburn Experiment Center in Brewton.
A “Birds of Prey” presentation from the Southeastern Raptor Center from Auburn University included a variety of owls, falcons and hawks. Roy Crowe, AU raptor education specialist and Marianne Murphy Hudson, AU raptor education biologist, presented a variety of birds during the concluding portion of the day’s events. They also had a special surprise, “Spirit”, Auburn University’s bald eagle and “Nova, War Eagle VII”, a golden eagle, were the highlight of the show.
“It is very rare that they bring both eagles to a presentation but after a practice flight in Jordan Hare earlier that morning they decided to surprise them,” said Susan Rhodes from the Escambia County Extension System.
Also included during the Farm Safety Day Program were sessions on Tractor and Lawn Mower Safety presented by the Brewton Agriculture Research Center; Sub Safety presented by Carolyn Bivins with Escambia County Extension Service; Deadly Look-a-Likes/Chemical Safety by Ken Kelly from Escambia County Extension Service; Electrical Safety presented by Jeff Kirkland from Southern Pine Electric Cooperative; ATV Safety from Cynthia Knowelton from the Escambia County Extension Office; Just Say No to Drugs and Meth Awareness by Heath Jackson; 911 and Brewton Fire Department techniques and Safety Tips presented by Kevin Hoomes.
Last week marked the eighth year of the program.
Trike-A-Thon Helps Children’s Hospital
October 13, 2010
The Camp Fire USA Century Youth Learning Center recently participated in the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Trike-A-Thon.
The Trike-A-Thon is designed children riding-toy safety lessons while raising money for St. Jude.
“The children discussed all week how to ride a bicycle safely and how they were helping support a cure for cancer research,” said Pam Townson, director of the Camp Fire USA Century Youth Learning Center. “The children had a wonderful time and were very excited about the event.”
The was the second year that the Camp Fire USA Century Youth Learning Center has taken part in the St. Jude’s Trike-A-Thon.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
NHS Students Win George Washington Honor Medals
October 12, 2010
Northview High School students Katelyn Garrison and Dixie Carnley have been chosen to receive the George Washington Honor Medal for their essays on “What Is Your American Dream?”. The Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge essay contest was part of Lorenzo Jones’ history class last year at Northview.
The medals will be presented to Garrison and Carnley later this year by the Pensacola Freedoms Foundation Volunteer Chapter.
Pictured above: George Washington Honor Medal winners Katelyn Garrison and Dixie Carnley. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Molino’s Leaning Post Ranch In The Running For $50K From Pepsi
October 11, 2010
The Leaning Post Ranch in Molino is in the running for $50,000 in funding from the Pepsi Refresh Project.
The mission of the Leaning Post Ranch is to provide equine assisted activities and therapeutic riding to individuals with disabilities and at-risk youth in Northwest Florida.
“We could grow so much more if we had that much more support and help from our community,” said founder Fran Gersin. She said she hopes The Leaning Post can expand to provide services to anyone in need.
“When I hear kids speak for the first time, or maybe paint or write their name on a horse, or try to walk, or begin to walk, or respond for the first time in an appropriate way, or see an at risk rider overcome their anger and decide they want to get an education — that’s what it’s all about,” Gersin said.
There is a currently a waiting list of 22 riders for The Leaning Post Ranch. With the Pepsi Refresh Project funds, The group plans to expand its staff in order to meet those requests. The $50,000 would allow The Leaning Post to expand weekly therapeutic lessons for disabled riders from 34 to 68 and increase weekly outreach to at-risk youth from eight to 30.
Supporters can vote daily for The Leaning Post Ranch in the Pepsi Refresh Project by clicking here. For more information, visit www.theleaningpostranch.org or view the video below.
NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
It’s Homecoming Week In Jay
October 11, 2010
It’s homecoming week in Jay with lots of activities planned.
The week kicked off Saturday night with a dance, and continues through the homecoming game Friday night against South Walton. The Lion’s Roar will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the auditorium. A pep rally will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday in the stadium, and the homecoming parade will roll through Jay at 2 p.m. Friday.
Pregame festivities begin at 6:15 Friday.
Pictured top: Kayla Flowers, freshman attendant; Olivia Wright, sophomore attendant; Sarah Campbell, senior; Julie Knight, senior; Katie Borders, senior; Leely Trevino, senior; and Sara Weaver, junior attendant. Pictured inset: Saturday night’s homecoming dance. Pictured below: Senior attendants Julie Knight, Sarah Campbell, Katie Borders and Leely Trevino. Submitted photos by Junia Fischer for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Weekend In Photos
October 11, 2010
There was a lot going on in the North Escambia area this weekend, and NorthEscambia.com was there with hundreds of photos. Click any of the items below to see a photo gallery.
Featured Recipe: Award Winning Mandarin Orange, Spinach Salad
October 10, 2010
This weekend’s featured recipe from Janet Tharpe is a Mandarin Orange/Strawberry Spinach Salad. The award winning salad is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
To print today’s “Just a Pinch” recipe column, you can click the image below to load a printable pdf with a recipe card.
Century Care Center: Playing Around Corporate Style
October 10, 2010
Century Care Center was among dozens of companies large and small taking part in the Annual Corporate Cup Games Saturday in Pensacola.
The Corporate Cup Games are an Olympic-style, coed team competition in events with a focus on fun so that everyone has a great experience. The goal of the Corporate Cup Games is to celebrate health and wellness in the workplace while emphasizing team work, communication and team building, all necessary components of a healthy workforce.
Proceeds from the event benefit the YMCA of Northwest Florida.
For more photos from Center Care Center at the Corporate Cup Games, click here.
Pictured top: The team from Century Care Center digs in Saturday in a game of tug-of-war during the Corporate Cup Games in Pensacola. Submitted photos by Wendy Roney for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.