Jailers Collect 166 Coats For Needy Kids
December 8, 2011
The Detention Division of the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office collection 166 coats to keep children warm in the Jay area during the long cold days of winter. The coats were collected as part of the “Coats for Kids Drive”. The nearly 14 dozen coats will be distributed by the Jay Chamber of Commerce.
C-Shift was tops in the coat drive, collecting 65 coats. They received a certificate and a pizza party for their efforts.
Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Flomaton High Group Brings Cheer To Century Care Center
December 8, 2011
Members of the Flomaton High School Beta Club visited Century Care Center this week. The group sang Christmas carols and brought a gift for every resident at the facility.
For more photos, click here.
Pictured: Members of the Flomaton High School Beta Club sang carols and provided gifts for the residents of the Century Care Center. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Christmas Parade Set For Saturday
December 7, 2011
Final plans are being made now for the 9th Annual Molino Christmas Parade this Saturday.
The parade begins at 1 p.m. and will travel the intersection of Crabtree Church and Sunshine Hill roads to the Molino Ballpark where Santa will visit with all the good little boys and girls.
Entries are still being accepted for the parade; pre-register at Fran’s Diner or Barnes Feed Store, or register the day of the parade. Parade line-up will be at 12:15. Entry fees are $20 for floats; vehicles, motorcycles, golf carts and tractors are $10; and horses are $5 each. Go karts and 4-wheelers are not allowed.
For more information, contact Jayson Ging at (850) 587-2825, Fran’s Diner at (850) 587-2803, Barnes Feed Store at (850) 587-4060 or Christy Wise at (850) 587-3107.
All proceeds from the parade benefit Molino area children in need during the Christmas season. Donations of toys and non-perishable food items are also being accepted at Fran’s Diner.
In the event of rain, the parade will be rescheduled for Sunday, December 11 at 2:30 p.m.
Pictured: Scenes from last year’s Molino Christmas Parade. NorthEscambia.com file photos, click to enlarge.
Escambia Extension To Present Winter Beef Update Next Week
December 7, 2011
A “Winter Beef Update” will presented next Tuesday, December 13 in Walnut Hill.
The program topic will be provide information on developing a beef cattle operation and marketing options with guest speaker Kevan Tucker, Clarke County (Ala.) extension coordinator and animal science/forages agent.
The two-hour program is geared toward beef producers of all experience levels, according to Allison Meharg of the Escambia Extension Service. It will be held at the Walnut Hill Community Center on Highway 97.
For reservations, contact Fran Lainhart at (850) 475-5230 or email lainhaf@ufl.edu.
Toyz For Kidz Bike Ride To Help Those In Need
December 6, 2011
Santa will have some very special helpers on Saturday as the LA Bikers roll across the area to make sure needy kids get a Christmas present.
The 11th Annual Toyz for Kidz Bike Ride will raise funds for the program and distribute toys to families in need.
The event begins at David’s Catfish on South Main Street in Atmore with registration from 9-10 a.m. The ride will begin at 10, traveling first to Bratt Elementary School, then to Arrington Auto Parts in Flomaton and the Atmore City Hall. At each stop, families that are already preselected will receive the toy donations.
Registration is $20 per bike, with all proceeds going to the LA Bikers Toyz for Kidz program. For more information, contact Jody Jeter at (251) 547-7030.
Hot Dog! It’s The Wienermobile In North Escambia
December 6, 2011
The world-famous Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was spotted in the North Escambia area Monday afternoon.
The unmistakeable 27-foot long hot dog-shaped vehicle traveled through Atmore, south along Highway 97 through Walnut Hill, and then down Highway 29 from Molino to Pensacola. NorthEscambia.com was able to “ketchup” with the Wienermobile for some photos in front of Ernest Ward Middle School. The giant fiberglass bun was, well, a bit soggy from the rain as it turned heads on Highway 97.
There are actually six full-size Wienermobiles; the one in the area Monday was the big wiener itself with the Wisconsin license plate of “WEENR”.
They are driven by “Hotdoggers” — college seniors who cut the mustard from thousands of applicants to operate the vehicle from a “condiment control panel”. They are able to relish the job for a year before moving along.
Frankly, it’s all about the brand on the Wienermobile; the horn even plays the jingle “I wish I were an Oscar Mayer wiener”.
Pictured above: The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile passes Ernest Ward Middle School in Walnut Hill Monday afternoon. Pictured below: The Wienermobile in downtown Atmore. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge. Atmore photos courtesy Regina Hare and Casey Hare for NorthEscambia.com.
Local Woman One Of America’s Newest Citizens
December 5, 2011
A Flomaton resident is one of America’s newest citizens.
Jeanette Johnson and 19 others became United States citizens following a naturalization ceremony in U.S. District Court in Mobile last Thursday. Jeanette, who is originally from the Philippines, lives in Flomaton with her husband Steven and daughter Breanna.
Pictured: New American citizen Jeanette Johnson of Flomaton, along with her husband Steven and daughter Breanna following a naturalization ceremony in Mobile. Submitted photos by Kelly McNeese for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pam Trice Named Bratt Elementary Teacher Of The Year
December 5, 2011
First grade teacher Pam Trice has been named Teacher of the Year at Bratt Elementary School. Trice, a teacher for the past 20 years, is in her ninth year at Bratt.
Trice traveled the world with her husband, CDR George Trice USN (Ret), during his 33 years of service, allowing her to teach in many places including Hawaii, Japan, Cuba, Colorado and finally Bratt Elementary.
She loves to bring the world to her students through global activities, reading books and even cooking activities.
“I can’t imagine doing anything other than teaching first grade,” Trice said.
Photo Gallery: Hundreds Attend Flomaton Christmas Parade
December 4, 2011
Hundreds of people from Flomaton, Century and surrounding areas attended the annual Flomaton Christmas Parade Saturday morning.
For a NorthEscambia.com photos gallery from the Flomaton Christmas parade, click here.
Other Christmas parades still to come in the North Escambia area as follows:
Dec. 9 — Poarch Creek Parade
The Poarch Creek Indian Christmas Parade will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday, December 9 on the reservation north of Atmore. Departs from the gym and ends at the health department.
Dec. 10 — Molino Christmas Parade
The annual Molino Christmas Parade on Crabtree Church Road will be Saturday, December 10 at 1 p.m. Ends with Santa Claus at the Molino Ballpark. To enter the parade, stop by Fran’s Diner on Highway 29 for information and to sign up.
Dec. 10 — Pensacola Christmas Parade
The Pensacola Christmas Parade will be held at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, December 10 in downtown Pensacola. Featuring local bands and the Blue Angels.
Dec. 10 — Atmore Twilight Christmas Parade
This year’s Atmore Twilight Christmas Parade, with the theme “A Christmas Gift”, will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 10.
Dec. 10 — Chumuckla Redneck Parade
The Chumuckla Redneck Parade through “downtown” Chumuckla will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 10. Bonfire Jam concert to follow.
Dec. 10 — Brewton Christmas Parade
The Brewton Christmas Parade will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 10.
Dec. 10 — Milton Riverwalk Boat Parade
The Milton Riverwalk Boat Parade will be Saturday, December 10 at 7 p.m. at the Riverwalk.
Pictured above and below: Scenes from the Flomaton Christmas Parade Saturday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview Band, Dance Team, Majorettes
December 4, 2011
The Northview High School Tribal Beat Band, majorettes and dance team wrapped up their performance under the Friday night lights as the Chiefs lost of Chipley.
For a photo gallery of their performance, click here.
Pictured top: The Northview High School Tribal Beat performs last Friday night in Bratt. Pictured inset: Majorette Julie Hester. Pictured below: The Northview Dance Team performs. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
