Santa Visits Century Library, Has 11 More Library Visits Planned Across The County (With Gallery)
December 2, 2022
Santa Claus visited the Century Library Thursday night, and he will take time out of his busy schedule to make 11 more visits to libraries across the county before Christmas.
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Santa posed for photos and took note of those special Christmas gift wish lists. He was asked for a variety of gifts, including a Barbie Dreamhouse, Peppa Pig, Thomas the Train, a telescope, games, a 4-wheeler, makeup, a trampoline, and a helicopter.
Santa made no promises, but hinted that some of the gift requests might just be doable for good little boys and girls. Well, except maybe the helicopter.
“That would probably be a little big for the sleigh,” the jolly old elf said.
Santa has the follow visits to West Florida Library branches planned before Christmas:
- Tuesday, Dec. 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Southwest Library
- Tuesday, Dec. 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Westside Library
- Wednesday, Dec. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Pensacola Library
- Thursday, Dec. 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Tryon Library
- Thursday, Dec. 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Molino Library
- Saturday, Dec. 10, 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Bellview Library
- Tuesday, Dec. 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Bellview Library
- Tuesday, Dec. 13, 3-4 p.m. – Tryon Library
- Thursday, Dec. 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Southwest Library
- Saturday, Dec. 17, 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library
- Wednesday, Dec. 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Molino Library
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Deidra’s Gift Provides Christmas Gifts For Sick, Shut-Ins In Century
December 2, 2022
With help from St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Century, Deidra’s Gift was able to present a donation to the Century Center for Rehabilitation & Healing.
The funds will be used by staff to purchase Christmas gifts for sick and shut-in residents.
Deidra’s gift was established in memory of Dedria Robinson, who was killed in 2005 in an automobile accident at age 11.
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Three With 120 Years Combined Experience Retire From International Paper
November 30, 2022
Three employees with 120 years combined service recently retired from International Paper’s mill in Cantonment.
They are:
- Tommy Nall, predictive maintenance technician, 42 years of service
- Mark Ard, reliability engineer, 37 years of service
- John Huelsbeck, storeroom, 41 years of service
“These team members have been teachers, mentors, high level contributors and friends at the mill. They professionally and personally will leave long lasting positive impressions,” Scott Taylor, mill manager, said.
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Escambia Animal Shelter Offering ‘Home For The Holidays’ Adoption Specials
November 26, 2022
The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare is offering a “Home for the Holidays” adoption special now through December 31.
Anyone looking to adopt will be able to take home a cat or kitten for $10, or a dog or puppy for $25. Escambia County residents are also required to pay a separate $11 licensing fee at the time of adoption. Adoption fees include spay or neutering services, microchips, heartworm tests and the initial vaccinations including rabies vaccinations.
“Sending a pet home with its forever family during the holidays can be an incredible experience for the animal and the family,” said Animal Welfare Director John Robinson. “We hope you will open up your home to a pet for the holidays and beyond. If you can’t adopt right now, we encourage you to become a foster or volunteer this holiday season and help make a difference in the life of an animal.”
The Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center, located at 200 W. Fairfield Drive, is open Monday-Friday from 12-5 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The shelter is open regular hours today, November 25.
Two Escambia 4-H Grilling Team Members Place At State Tailgating Contest
November 25, 2022
Two Escambia County teens placed in the 4-H Tailgating Contest recently at the UF/IFAS Animal Sciences Beef Unit at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Brooke Hoomes placed third in the pork category, and Addie Manning placed second in shrimp. They both earned a $1,000 college scholarship.
Grilling participants competed in one of four categories: beef, pork, chicken and shrimp. Participants created table displays to show off their recipes and creativity and were judged on their grilling abilities. In addition, their knowledge was put to the test with questions from judges on food and fire safety as well as meat selections.
“4-H helps our youth gain the knowledge and skills they need for their future. Whether they are interested in science, technology, food or public speaking, we have projects that will benefit everyone and help them give back to their community,” said UF/IFAS Extension Escambia director Nick Simmons.
“The tailgating contest allowed them to think outside the box, but also taught them important food and fire safety rules. All Escambia County participants have learned so much from this competition and have taken home new skills to share with their families,” Simmons added.
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Molino Park Elementary Students Donate Food Items To Their Community
November 24, 2022
Molino Park Elementary School students stepped up to help fight hunger in the Molino community in a very big way this year.
The school collected food for the food pantry at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino.
- Tie between Daniels and Gilmore classrooms
- Pre-K — Crites
- Kindergarden — Blackburn
- 1st grade — Ms.Warren
- 2nd grade — Robar
- 3rd grade — Sapp
- 4th grade — Bodiford
- 5th grade — Fletcher
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Northview High Names Students Of The Month
November 23, 2022
Northview High School recently named their Students of the Month for October. They are Stefan Josipovic and Destiny Burt, both sophomores. They are pictured with principal Michael Sherrill. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ransom Middle School Names Students Of The Month
November 22, 2022
Ransom Middle School recently named their Students of the Month for September. They are Aden Bailey and Theresa Nguyen. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview’s Hudson Named Local Winner In VFW Essay Contest
November 21, 2022
Northview High School freshman Savannah Hudson was named the winner of the Atmore Post #7016 Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy Essay Contest. Her essay “Why the Veteran is Important” will now advance to the state level. She was presented a certificate and a $25 check by her English teacher, Roy. Brown. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt PTA Buys iPads For Each Classroom
November 21, 2022
The PTA at Bratt Elementary School was able to give the school a grant for an iPad for each classroom.
Teachers will have the ability to connect their iPads to the TVs in their classroom as they are teaching.
The Bratt PTA was able to make the donation through fundraisers such as selling cookie dough and “grateful grams”.
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