Photo Gallery: Even More NorthEscambia.com Reader Submitted Photos
February 12, 2010
For another NorthEscambia.com reader submitted photo gallery from Friday morning’s snow, click here.
Don’t forget to email your snow pictures to news@northescambia.com so that we can add your photos to our galleries.
Pictured top: Making a snow angel in Bratt. Pictured inset: Making a snowman at Jefferson Davis Community College north of Atmore. Pictured below: Snow tasting in Flomaton. NorthEscambia.com reader submitted photos, click to enlarge
NorthEscambia.com: Our Snow Photos Part I
February 12, 2010
NorthEscambia.com was busy Friday taking lots of photos from North Escambia to Monroe County, Alabama.
Most of the photos you will see in our first photo gallery were taken in and around Atmore, which received significantly more snow than North Escambia.
For the photo gallery, click here.
Don’t forget to email your snow pictures to news@northescambia.com so we can add them to our photo galleries.
Pictured above: Bethel UMC on Highway 21 near I-65. Pictured below: The Atmore train station. Pictured inset: Welcome To Florida. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: NorthEscambia.com Reader Submitted Photos
February 12, 2010
For a NorthEscambia.com reader submitted photo gallery from Friday morning’s snow, click here.
Don’t forget to email your snow pictures to news@northescambia.com so that we can run add your photos to our galleries.
Pictured top: A snowman in Nokomis, Fla. Pictured left: “Redneck Snowman” in Flomaton. NorthEscambia.com reader submitted photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Grad Named As Auburn University Tigerette
February 11, 2010
Northview High School graduate Levy Laurens Daniel has been named a 2010-2011 Auburn University Tigerette.
As a Tigerette, Daniel will serve as a public relations representative for the Auburn Athletic Department. The young people selected for this prestigious organization will work with the Athletic Department, Tigers Unlimited, and the Alumni Association, as well as at various community functions. They also work through the Office of University Recruitment in recruiting prospective students. They continue as an honored legacy and proud tradition of Auburn University.
Ms. Daniel, a junior, recently transferred to Auburn University after completing her Associates of Psychology at Pensacola Junior College. She is on Auburn University’s Dean’s List, and was invited to join the National Society of Collegiate Scholars recognizing students who are in the top 20 percent of their class. She is seeking a degree in psychology.
Daniel is a 2007 graduate of Northview High School. She is the daughter of Danny and Deborah Daniel of Atmore.
Just Beautiful: Students Win Pageant Poster Contest
February 11, 2010
Three artistic youngsters at Byrneville Elementary School have been named winners in the Century Sawmill Pageant Poster Contest sponsored by the Century Lions Club.
Winners were first place, Abby Hammond, fourth grade; second place Jayda Warner, fourth grade; and third place Kris Baxter, third grade.
The posters will be used to promote the annual Century Sawmill Beauty Pageant on Saturday, March 27 at 10 a.m. at Carver/Century K-8 School. Registration forms are available at Whataburger in Century.
Pictured: (L-R) Century Lions Club member Edsol Smith, Century Sawmill Pageant Poster Contest winners Jayda Warner, second place; Abby Hammond, first place; and Kris Baxter, third place; and Lions member Don Sales. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Update: Local Girl Recovering After Portion Of Her Brain Is Removed
February 9, 2010
Olivia Bush, 6, had part of her brain removed Monday at Miami Children’s Hospital and is now recovering well, according to family members.
The North Escambia girl underwent the surgery to alleviate seizures that have plagued her since she was born as the second youngest premature baby to survive at Pensacola’s Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. During the surgery, doctors removed a 7 centimeter portion of her brain — basically taking out the bad, non-functioning portion and leaving behind the good, healthy tissue.
She was out of the six hour surgery by 2:40 Eastern time, and by 6:45 p.m., she was awake, talking and moving her arms and legs. By this morning, she will be moved out of pediatric intensive care and into a regular room, according to father Tad Bush.
To read a Sunday story about Olivia, click here.
Pictured top: Olivia Bush resting Monday evening at Miami Children’s Hospital after brain surgery to alleviate seizures. Pictured left inset: Olivia prior to surgery. Submitted photos by Tad Bush for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Filling A Void: Produce Store Open In Molino
February 8, 2010
When Molino’s only grocery store closed a few years ago, it left a void in the community. There are a couple of convenience stores remaining, but a trip to the grocery store meant a 40-plus mile round trip toward Atmore or Century, or almost a 20 mile round trip to Cantonment.
Fran Hampton, owner of Fran’s Country Grill, decided to take part in an experiment of sorts to find out if the Molino area would support a local store again. The experiment is called Molino Produce.
As the name implies, it’s not a full-service grocery store, but an indoor produce market that offers a selection of staples like milk, eggs, sugar and bread in addition to produce. And it’s located in a former meeting room of Fran’s restaurant.
“Ms. Fran and I talked about this for a long time, and we saw a real need,” said Harlen Johnson who runs Molino Produce. “We wanted to see what happens and see if the need would justify a full store.”
The produce market has a full selection of items, especially for February, a traditional low-inventory month for produce. The store also stock items like sour cream, Amish cheese and butter, stone ground grits and a variety of Amish jams, jellies and preserves.
“The freeze in Florida has caused a little hardship for produce, especially tomatoes and even cabbage,” Johnson said. “But I’m working to get the prices back down as low as I can.”
As the weather warms and more local fresh items are available, the community can expect to see them in Molino Produce, he said. “People want to eat as healthily as possible, and fresh produce is one way to do that.”
“I think this store will mean a lot to the community,” Johnson said. “It will save that 8-9 mile drive when people can shop right here in the community. We are hoping to see a lot of support.”
Molino Produce is located next to Fran’s Country Grill on Highway 29. It is open Monday-Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pictured top: Harlen Johnson and Molino Produce, next to Fran’s in Molino. Pictured inset: The store has a variety of Amish jams, jellies and preserves. Pictured bottom: Molino Produce has opened in the North Escambia community. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Help EWMS Help Relay For Life: Submit Your Recipes
February 8, 2010
The Ernest Ward Middle School Relay for Life team needs your help in the kitchen — the school is organizing a cookbook and needs your recipes. To submit recipes, visit www.gandrpublishing.com with username “ernestward” and password “eagles”. You can submit up to six recipes by the deadline of Friday, February 12. The cookbooks will be on sale in May, with all proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Molino Homemakers: Use A Potato Bag
February 7, 2010
A microwaved baking potato is much better when cooked in a “Potato Bag” — that was the lesson of the day at the February meeting of the Molino Homemakers Club.
The following was submitted by Terri Brown on behalf of the Molino Homemakers Club.
Being a creative homemaker doesn’t require a lot of money but it does require a lot of time and attention. This month the Molino Homemaker’s program was given by Nancy Holland on making “Potato Bags”.
These bags are microwaveable bags made out of 100% cotton material used to cook baking potatoes in the microwave. This material will not burn as the heat of the microwave cooks the potato. The inside of the potatoes will be well done and moist while the outside skin remains tender. The potatoes only need to be washed, dried, wrapped in a paper towel, inserted into the potato bag and microwaved. No pricking! Cooking time will vary depending on the power of your microwave and the number of potatoes you are cooking.
Each bag will hold 1-4 baking potatoes. When done let the potato bag air dry until you’re ready to use it again or machine wash and dry. They are also kid safe.
Of course it would be easy to order a potato bag off the internet but wouldn’t be near as interesting as learning how to make one from a club member. Potato bags sell on the internet between $5 and $12 each.
If you are interested in learning how to make a potato bag, please contact Nancy Holland at (850) 587-5464.
The Molino Homemakers Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month except July at Molino First Assembly of God Church.
Pictured: Molino Homemakers Club member Millie Brantley with a finished potato bag. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Grammy Award Winning Marty Raybon To Headline Northview Music Festival
February 5, 2010
A man that achieved legendary status in country music — 13 number one singles, 22 songs on the charts, a Grammy Award, and a CMA Vocal Group of the Year trophy — will headline an April concert in Bratt.
The Northview FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund and NorthEscambia.com will present the Northview FFA Bluegrass Festival featuring Marty Raybon on Saturday, April 3. Marty Raybon and a host of other area groups will perform two shows in the Northview High School Theater.
Marty Raybon is perhaps best known as the former lead singer of the country mega-group Shenandoah from 1985-1996. . He led Shenandoah to 22 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including thirteen number one singles, such as: “The Church on Cumberland Road” (1989), “Sunday in the South” (1989), “Two Dozen Roses” (1989), “Next to You, Next to Me” (1990) and “Butterfly Kisses” (1997). At the top of the charts, Raybon became known for his bluegrass and gospel-influenced semi-traditional country sound.
Raybon offers a full spectrum of vocal entertainment. His talents are unmatched, whether he’s singing country, gospel or his personal favorite, bluegrass. He has become one of country music’s busiest artists, performing over 100 shows per year between the United States and Canada.
He grew up in bluegrass and later earned acclaim in country music, so it should come as no surprise that the latest release from Marty Raybon and his band, Full Circle, bears the mark of both.
“I love bluegrass,” Raybon says with a passion, “and I love to see young people love it. I was younger than a lot of them are when I started playing, and I’d sit in school and try to draw Bill Monroe’s mandolin peghead. That’s how into it I was then–and I still am. When we go out there and see young people at our show, it makes us feel really good, and all we want to do, whether it’s at a show or on this album, is entertain them and let them feel good.”
All proceeds from the Northview FFA Bluegrass Festival will benefit the Northview FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund..