Giant American Flag Raised Over Flomaton
August 21, 2015
Flomaton is patriotic small town with a big heart– and now a really big American flag. The giant American flag was raised Thursday the intersection of Highway 113 and Highway 31.
The flag is 25 x 40 feet flying on an 86-foot tall pole at local business Rowland Tires.
Owner Christopher Rowland, who grew up in Flomaton, said he wanted to give something back to his town and show his gratitude to the many men and women that have sacrificed to keep our country free.
The community quickly responded to giant flag, taking to Facebook to thank the store.
“This is awesome! God bless our little town,” one person wrote. “From a veteran from Flomaton, I thank you so much. This is beautiful,” said another. “Actually brought a tear when Old Glory was flying in the wind this afternoon, beautiful sight,” wrote another resident.
Several other businesses and individuals help make the Old Glory display possible: Jimmy White and Deep South Crane, Campbell Sand and Gravel, Steve Stanton, Jason Beasley, Frank Beasley, Pete Salazar, American Concrete and Brantley Contractors.
Pictured top: A giant American flag at Highway 113 and Highway 31 in Flomaton, AL. Pictured inset: The flagpole was lifted into place by Deep South Cranes on Wednesday. Pictured below: The flag was raised during a special ceremony Thursday afternoon. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia 4-H Youth Win At State Competition
August 21, 2015
Members of 4-H from Escambia County won several awards in recent state competitions.
This year, Escambia County 4-H participated in a variety of events and four youth to state level competitions at 4-H University – a week-long overnight event for senior 4-H youth ages 14-18 at the University of Florida. Attendees participated in educational workshops led by UF faculty and explored career opportunities, interacted with youth from all over the state and worked on life skills that will help them become productive and engaged citizens within their very own community.
Winners from Escambia County are Danielle Tinker and Michelle Tinker, who took a 1st place/blue ribbon in Team Demonstrated/Illustrated Talk in Animal Industry; Amanda Tanner taking a 1st place/blue ribbon in Public Speaking. Danielle Tinker and Karrigan Scott with a 1st place/blue ribbon in Share the Fun.
In the category of Senior Photography, Amanda Tanner won 1st place in Flora, 2nd place in 4-H Theme and Evan Bush took 1st place in 4-H Theme. For Intermediate Photography, Ami Rodgers won 1st place in Flora, 2nd place in Architectural Design, and 2nd place for Photo Story. In addition to winning in competitive events, Danielle Tinker was also elected Florida 4-H state treasurer and also won a travel scholarship to the National 4-H Congress.
Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary Wins $1,000 Wellness Challenge
August 19, 2015
Bratt Elementary School has been named the winner of Escambia Superintendent Malcolm Thomas’ first annual Choose Wellness Challenge. The school was presented a $1,000 prize at Tuesday’s meeting of the Escambia County School Board.
The challenge was to see which school or major department could achieve the highest level of participation in the challenge by the end of the school year. Participants completed four steps to promote health and wellness, potentially reducing the district’s health care and lost work time costs.
Thomas said he expected the winner to come from a school that was located near the district’s health and wellness center. But he was wrong.
“This year’s winner is actually the school that is located the furtherest away from the center. So it appears mileage and inconvenience is simply not a factor,” he said.
The $1,000 prize is expected to be used in some manner to promote wellness among the school’s staff. All of the funds were from private donations; no taxpayer dollars were used.
Pictured: Bratt Elementary “Wellness Challenge” winners represented by Laura Carroll, assistant principal; Jeanene Hall, principal, and Lissa Bardin, the school’s wellness coordinator, with Superintendent Malcolm Thomas. Photo by Kim Stefansson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
New Coast Guard Stamp Unveiled At NAS Pensacola Ceremony
August 19, 2015
A new United States Coast Guard stamp was unveiled Tuesday at the National Naval Aviation Museum.
Congressman Jeff Miller, senior managers of the U.S. Postal Service, and Coast Guardsmen past and present were on hand for the dedication and unveiling of the new stamp issued to commemorate the 225th birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard, which began as the Revenue Cutter Service in 1790.
Students Head Back To Class (With Photo Gallery)
August 18, 2015
Monday was the first day of school across the area, with tens of thousands of students heading back to class.
We asked NorthEscambia.com readers to submit their back to school photos.
For a photo gallery, click here.
We apologize, but due to a tremendous response, we were unable to publish all photos, and we are unable to add additional photos to the gallery.
Blessing The New School Year: Prayer Walk Held At Byrneville Elementary
August 16, 2015
A Prayer Walk was held Saturday morning at Byrneville Elementary School. Students and adults from Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church in Bogia prayed for the Lord’s blessings upon the upcoming school year. NorthEscambia.com photos by Ramona Preston, click to enlarge.
Gulf Coast Baptist Celebrates Move Into New Auditorium
August 15, 2015
The Gulf Coast Baptist Church will celebrate their new auditorium with an open house on Sunday.
Through financial gifts, missionary from Continental Baptist Missions in Michigan, local construction companies and a grant from the Lasko Foundation, the church will move into the new auditorium debt-free.
Everyone is welcome to attend a special service and the open house at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Gulf Coast Baptist Church at 1499 Chemstrand Road.
Century Health And Rehab Center Celebrates National Hippies Day
August 15, 2015
The residents of Century Health and Rehabilitation Center tie-dyed t-shirts to celebrate Saturday’s National Hippies Day. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Students Meet Their Teachers, Attend Orientation Events
August 14, 2015
Thousands of Escambia County students and parents attended “meet the teacher” and school orientation events Thursday. The first day of school is Monday. Pictured: Incoming Bulldogs had a chance to meet their teachers Thursday morning at Bratt Elementary School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
A Blessed School Year: Prayer Walk Held At Molino Park Elementary
August 13, 2015
The annual back to school Prayer Walk was held Wednesday evening at Molino Park Elementary School. Students and adults from Highland Baptist Church prayed for the Lord’s blessings on the upcoming school year.
Prior to the prayer walk, volunteers worked to clean up the school grounds.
Pictured: A prayer walk Wednesday evening at Molino Park Elementary School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
