Photos: Local Attends Inauguration
January 22, 2013
Madison Boyett of Molino attended the inauguration of Barack Obama to his second term on Monday. Boyett currently attends the University of Vermont.
Pictured: The sun rising behind the U.S. Capitol Monday morning. Pictured: Boyett attends the inauguration of Barack Obama to his second term. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Featured Recipe: Mexican Lasagna
January 20, 2013
Today’s featured recipe for Mexican Lasagna will add new flavors to family mealtime as an old favorite gets a south of the border twist.
Mexican Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell’s Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 package (about 1 ounce) fajita seasoning mix
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell’s Condensed Golden Mushroom Soup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, crushed
- 12 corn tortillas (5-to 6- inch)
- Chopped tomatoes (optional)
- Sliced green onions (optional)
Preparation
- Stir cheese soup, milk and half the fajita seasoning in medium bowl until mixture is smooth.
- Cook beef in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until well browned, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off any fat.
- Stir mushroom soup, water, chili powder, oregano and remaining fajita seasoning in skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
- Place 3 tortillas in the bottom of a 2-quart shallow baking dish, overlapping slightly. Spread 1 cup beef mixture over the tortillas. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining tortillas. Spread the cheese soup mixture over the tortillas.
- Bake at 350°F. for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbling. Let stand for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with the tomatoes and onions, if desired.
Serves
Makes 6 servings
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Bake Time:
30 minutes
Standing Time:
10 minutes
Hundreds Fill A Bowl For Manna
January 20, 2013
Fill a Bowl for Manna was held Saturday to benefit the local food bank that serves clients across the area.
Attendees filled their keepsake ceramic bowl with sumptuous soups from several restaurants while helping Manna Food Panties raise funds to fill the empty bowls of more than 44,000 people in Northwest Florida.
A $30 admission fee entitled guests to a keepsake ceramic bowl filled with soups by local eateries. The event was held at the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio of WSRE-TV.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Byrneville Elementary Celebrates Florida Literacy Week
January 19, 2013
Students across the area have spent the past week celebrating Florida Literacy Week.
At Byrneville Elementary School, numerous guest readers stopped by during the week to read to students. Friday, NorthEscambia.com’s publisher read from “Extra Credit” by Andrew Clements to fifth grade students, and from “The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester” by Barbara O’Connor to fourth graders. Afterwards, students had an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about NorthEscambia.com and how media organizations operate.
Pictured top: Jacke Johnston’s fifth grade class at Byrneville Elementary School. Pictured below: Stephanie Gilmore’s fourth grade class. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Residents Learn About Composting
January 19, 2013
Area residents learned Friday how to turn landscape and vegetable scraps into black gold during an program offered by the Escambia County Master Gardeners. The “Garden Talks: Composting” program was held at the Escambia County Extension Office Cantonment. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Longtime Central Water Works Board Member Glenn Grant Steps Down
January 18, 2013
A longtime member of the Central Water Works board of directors was honored recently during the water provider’s annual meeting at Byrneville Elementary School.
Glenn Grant stepped down from the seven member volunteer board after more than 21 years of service. He was presented a plaque on behalf of the remainder of the board and the membership of Central Water Works in appreciation of his faithful years of dedicated service to the water system and the community.
Pictured top: Central Water Works Board President Gary Welch (left) presents a plaque to retiring board member Glenn Grant. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Fill A Bowl For Manna
January 18, 2013
Fill a Bowl for Manna will be held Saturday to benefit the local food bank that serves clients across the area.
Attendees will fill their keepsake ceramic bowl with sumptuous soups from several restaurants while helping Manna fill the empty bowls of more than 44,000 people in Northwest Florida.
Fill a Bowl for Manna will take place this Saturday, January 19 at the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio of WSRE-TV at 12th and College from 1-3 p.m.. Admission of $30 entitles guests to a ceramic bowl keepsake filled with soups by local eateries. Reservations are requested, but walk ins are welcome.
Reserve your spot online at www.mannafoodpantries.org.
Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Atmore Native Named A Pensacola ‘Rising Star’
January 18, 2013
A second North Escambia area native was among those named as a “Rising Star 2013″ in Thursday’s issue of the Pensacola Independent News.
Cassie Boatwright, 29, is director of publishing and auxiliary services for Pensacola State College. The Atmore native grew up in Nokomis and now lives near Stockton, Ala. She graduated from the Alabama School of Math and Science and will finish her doctorate this fall.
Thursday, we introduced readers to 27-year old Ashley (Wallace) Spikes, a 2004 Northview graduate that was named to the Rising Star list (read more…).
The Independent News Rising Stars program has honored Escambia and Santa Rosa leaders in the under-35 crowd since 2008. To read more, and see the 2013 Rising Stars, click here.
I Always Wanted To Fly: Local Veteran Publishes Book
January 17, 2013
A local veteran has written his memoirs as a World War II flight engineer and gunman.
“I Always Wanted To Fly: Memoirs of a World War ll Flight Engineer/Gunner”, is factual account of missions flown by John Shiver, Jr.of Atmore.
From the time Shiver saw his first plane in the sky at age three, he wanted to fly. He went on to serve in several U.S. Army Air Corp groups during World War II, completing over 75 European combat missions. His heartfelt descriptions were meticulously detailed in his handwritten personal journal. Family and friends helped Shiver, now 92, share those stories in his new book.
“The Lord allowed me to fulfill my desire in a way I never dreamed I would,” Shiver said.
The book is available at Amazon.com (click here). The book will also be available at a signing event on Saturday, January 19 from 10 a.m. until noon and Friday, February 1, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the VFW Post in Atmore.
Shiver’s service included time with the 8th Air Force. 389th Bomb Group. England 9th Air Force. 98th Bomb Group. 344th Sqd. Libya 12th Air Force. 98th Bomb Group. 344th Sqd. North Africa 15th Air Force. 98th Bomb Group. 344th Sqd. Italy.
Pictured top: Atmore veteran John Shiver, Jr. and his new book. Pictured below: Shiver standing in front of the B-24 bomber “Witchcraft” in Mobile. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Grad Named A ‘Rising Star’ By Pensacola Newspaper
January 17, 2013
A 2004 Northview High School graduate was among those named as a “Rising Star 2013″ in today’s issue of the Pensacola Independent News.
Ashley (Wallace) Spikes, 27, is the government partnership manager of the Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce.
The Independent News Rising Stars program has honored Escambia and Santa Rosa leaders in the under-35 crowd since 2008. To read more, and see the 2013 Rising Stars, click here.