Santa Trades Sleigh For Fire Truck To Visit McDavid Area Children
December 18, 2011
Santa Claus traded in his sleigh Saturday for a big red fire truck as he visited boys and girls across the McDavid Fire Department district. The Jolly Old Elf stopped at children’s homes, visiting with children and listening carefully to those last minute Christmas wishes.
The McDavid Volunteer Fire Department has provided the Santa escorts for about 20 years.
Pictured above and below: Santa Claus visited with children around McDavid Saturday thanks to the McDavid Fire Department. NorthEscambia.com and submitted photos by Mandi Kinley, click to enlarge.
Oh Holy Night: Byrneville Church Displays Manger Scene
December 18, 2011
The annual manger scene display at Beulah Chapel Assembly of God in Byrneville is available for viewing nightly. The church is located at 2311 Highway 4A, just south of Highway 168. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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Walnut Hill Church Steps Back For Victorian Inspired Christmas Banquet
December 18, 2011
The ladies of Walnut Hill Baptist Church recently took a step back in time during a Victorian-inspired Christmas banquet.
For the catered banquet, church members decorated tables to match the theme, and guest speaker Cindy Still related the many ways the Victorians celebrated Christmas. Still said many modern day Christmas traditions are from the Victorian era — including caroling, Christmas cards and the Christmas tree.
Walnut Hill Baptist Church members that participated in table decorating for the event were Somer Bridges, Karla Bryan, Kathy Faircloth, Paula Ferguson, Pam Gabriel, Ramona Gay, Katie Godwin, Luanne Henderson, Katlyn Jacobson and Tammy Wilson.
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Pictured top: Paula Ferguson with her Victorian-inspired table decorations during a recent banquet at Walnut Hill Baptist Church. Pictured below: Banquet attendees learned about Victorian Christmas traditions. Photos submitted by Ramona Gay and Marilyn Ward for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Trent Richardson Checks Out All-Star Game, Meets Locals
December 17, 2011
Alabama Crimson Tide running back and Heisman Trophy finalist Trent Richardson attended the Subway High School All-Star Football Game at Woodham Middle School Friday night. Richardson, pictured top center, took the time to pose for photos with the Northview High School cheerleaders. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jim Allen Students Receive Free Bikes, Helmets
December 17, 2011
Thirty students at Jim Allen Elementary School in Cantonment received new bicycles and helmets from Academy Sports and Outdoors.
Pictured: Jim Allen Elementary School third grader Riley Williamson could not wait to get home Friday afternoon to enjoy her new bicycle compliments of Academy Sports and Outdoors. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Manna Hat Auction Sets New Record
December 16, 2011
The sixth year of the annual Manna Hat Auction from Cat Country 98.7 set a new record Friday morning at $1,676, up from $1,250 last year.
All of the proceeds will be presented to the food bank before Christmas. That, according to the radio station, will allow Manna Food Pantries to feed 57 area residents for five days.
High bidder was Larry Clemons of Pace. He said “the fact that Manna is able to help of some folks who can’t eat” is the reason he continued to drive for the winning bid.
Country artists like CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Blake Shelton and his wife Miranda Lambert helped out by autographing the special hat that was sold on eBay.
ACA Artist of the Decade Toby Keith, a second time signer, said “it is awesome to be able to help.”
“This year the need is particularly great,” Brent Lane said about the need at Manna Food Pantries. “There has been an increase of 24 percent in services.”
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Molino Park Presents Jingle Bell Jukebox
December 16, 2011
The second graders at Molino Park Elementary School present “Jingle Bell Jukebox” twice on Thursday — once in the afternoon for the entire school and again in the evening for parents.
For a Northescambia.com photo gallery from the musical, click here.
Picture: Molino Park Elementary School second graders perform “Jingle Bell Jukebox” Thursday. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Santa Visits Century Branch Library
December 16, 2011
The Century Branch Library held their annual Christmas event Thursday afternoon. Dozens of children had a chance to presents for everyone and a personal visit with Santa Claus.
From dolls to iPads to computers, Santa heard all kinds of Christmas wishes from the children.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.
Pictured: Santa paid a special visit to the Century Branch Library Thursday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview, Ernest Ward Name Students Of The Month
December 15, 2011
Students of the month for November were recently named at Ernest Ward Middle and Northview High schools.
Pictured above: Ernest Ward Students of the Month were (L-R) Ladarrious Thames, Cody Kite and Desmone Knight. Pictured left: Penny Banda and Tristan Brown were Students of the Month from Northview High School. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Sammy Day Named Northview Teacher Of The Year
December 14, 2011
Northview High School Athletic Director Sammy Day has been named the school’s Teacher of the Year.
Day, who will retire at the end of this school year, has been a teacher and coach for 37 years in the Escambia County School District and has served as athletic director and coach at Northview High School since the school opened. He also currently teaches driver’s education at Northview.
Teachers of the year are chosen by the faculty and staff at each school in the county. The Escambia County Teacher of the Year will be announced at the annual Golden Apple Awards Dinner in February 2012.