Northview High’s FFA Receives National Chapter Award
October 30, 2015
The Northview High School FFA chapter was awarded one of the highest national honors presented by the National FFA this week in Louisville, KY. Northview’s FFA received the Two Star Chapter award during the 88th National FFA Convention & Expo. In addition, the Northview High School FFA Alumni received a bronze award. Pictured top: In Louisville, KY, are Northview FFA sponsor Perry Byars and officer team member (L-R) Haylee Weaver, Mitchell Singleton, Kaitlyn Kleinatland, Courtney Weekly and Cody Kite. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Library Holds Halloween Program; Molino Library Program Saturday Night
October 30, 2015
A “Haunting for Halloween” was held Thursday afternoon at the Century Branch Library with spooky music, a scary story and treats.
“It Happened One Night At The Molino Library” will be held Saturday night, beginning at 6:00 with activities to follow. The event begins ill a delightfully funny musical and then trick or treating in the library. Afterwards, tour the haunted Molino Museum (if you dare). The Molino Branch Library is located in the Molino Community Complex at 6450 Highway 95A North in Molino.
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Hundreds Attend Annual Flomaton Fall Festival
October 30, 2015
The streets of Flomaton were full of ghosts and goblins, superheroes, princesses and more Thursday evening during the community’s fall festival. The annual event draws hundreds of people from across the Flomaton and Century areas. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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Century Kids, Bratt Farm Featured In State Agriculture Advertisement
October 29, 2015
A group of kids from Century and a Bratt farm are featured in a statewide magazine advertisement.
The photograph was first published on NorthEscambia.com in June 2013 showing three children from the from the day program at the Carver Community Center in Century visiting the Boyd Sigafoose Dairy in Bratt. A dairy employee is introducing the children to a young calf in the photo.
The UF/IFAS photo was used in a Florida Agriculture ad for the “Ag Tag”, the proceeds of which benefit agricultural education in Florida. The ad is in the October issue of Florida Agriculture, a statewide publication reaching 147,000 families.
To see the original NorthEscambia story, click here.
Pictured: Three children from the Carver Community Center at a Bratt dairy farm are featured in statewide ad. Pictured below: The original photograph as published on NorthEscambia.com two years ago. Images for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Park Elementary Heads Back To The 50’s (Photo Gallery)
October 28, 2015
Students at Molino Park Elementary School went back to the 50’s Tuesday to celebrate the 50th day of the school year.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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Santa Rosa Deputies Pay Special Visit To Jay Elementary
October 28, 2015
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office paid a special visit to Jay Elementary School Tuesday to teach students about bullying and stranger danger. Major Bob Johnson also took the time to read to students. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Mark Your Calendars — Walnut Hill VFD Sets Annual Fish Fry
October 27, 2015
Mark your calendars — the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department has scheduled their 46th Annual Catfish Fry.
The event will be Saturday, November 7 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Walnut Hill Fire Station on Highway 97.
Plates will be $7 each with your choice of catfish fillets or grilled chicken, plus baked beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, homemade bread and cake. There will also be drawing for door prizes beginning at 1 p.m. and a live auction.
There will be bounce house and fire safety house for the kids. The Bloodmobile will also be on hand for a blood drive from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Northview’s Wilson Wins VFW Democracy Essay Contest Winner
October 27, 2015
Northview High School sophomore Dykota Wilson has been named the local winner of the local Voice of Democracy 2015-2016 essay contest, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
With a theme of “My Vision for America”, Wilson’s entry will now advance to the district level, followed potentially by the state and national level. The national level competition includes an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC, next year. The local Voice of Democracy essay contest is open to students in grades 9-12 and is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 7016, in Atmore. Students from Florida and Alabama compete in this contest.
Pictured: Essay contest winner Dykota Wilson (middle), her 10th grade English teacher Vicki Baggett VFW Post 7016 Representative Noah McBride. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church Celebrates 125th Anniversary
October 26, 2015
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church on West Bogia Road in McDavid celebrated 125 years Sunday during the church’s annual homecoming services. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Tribal Beat Participates In Dixieland Band Festival
October 26, 2015
The Northview High School Tribal Beat Band scored an over “2″ rating Saturday during the Dixieland Band Festival in Brewton. The band’s drum major received a “1″ rating, while other components such as color guard, majorettes and percussion scored a “2″. Photos by Gary Amerson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
