Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

Open house held
An open house was held Friday, August 25, to note the relocation of Premier Family Eye Care and PCI Pharmacy. All Poarch Creek health services are now located under one roof in the Buford L. Rolin Health Clinic. Premier Eye Care is open to the public, not just to tribal members. Shown at the open house are, from left, Hannah Barber, representative with Retina Specialty Institute; Dr. Amanda Cobb, optometrist…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Chamber Ambassadors
You’ll see them at various events around town. The 2017-18 Chamber Ambassadors, all high school seniors, assist the Chamber at community and business functions. This year’s Ambassadors are, from left, front, Victoria Sawyer, Escambia Academy (EA); Keyaira Wilson, Escambia County High School (ECHS); Lazarrian Boykin, ECHS; Eboni Williams, ECHS; Hannah Nelson, Northview High School; Lauren Metzler, Home School; Jackson Breckenridge, EA; Rodney Lee, ECHS; Austin Williams, EA; Andrew Howell, EA;…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Pepsi, Nall celebrate 50 years
On August 18, 1967, Webb Nall started work at Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company. Just three weeks prior to that date, the Matthews family bought the business. Dale Matthews (Ash) was eight years old. Cindy Matthews (Colville) was five. Hooper Matthews III was two. Last Friday, August, 18, 2017, the Matthews hosted a luncheon for anyone who wished to come help them celebrate the family’s 50th year in business and Nall’s 50th…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
BOE addresses crowdfunding
You may have seen the appeals for funds through GoFundMe or Donors Choose. The practice, known as online crowdfunding, has become a popular practice to raise money for schools or individual classrooms. Teachers may appeal for funds to purchase particular items, such as iPads, when funds through the school system are not available. Since teachers or other school employees often use the name of the school system in these types…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
EW Class of ‘67 holds reunion
The Ernest Ward High School Class of 1967 held their 50th reunion Saturday, August 5, at the Ruritan Building in Walnut Hill. Members of the class (and one teacher) are shown, from left, front, Terry Harms, Floyd Mooney, Sarah L. Figuried, Judi H. McElhaney, teacher John Padgett, Gloria B. Gilman, Linda G. Stabler, Barbara K. Loewen and John Loewen; middle, Gavin Killam, John Stacey, Marjorie G. Criswell, Jean Davis, Eddie…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago