Author: Sherry Digmon

Sherry Digmon

‘ … rights and duties of citizens’
I received an interesting email a few weeks ago. We receive a ton of unsolicited emails, and I usually don’t pay much attention to them, but this one caught my eye. According to this email from Verve Search, Alabama high schools now require that students pass a civics test. I asked Escambia County Schools Assistant Superintendent Beth Drew if this is indeed compulsory in county schools. Beginning with the 2019…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
What are they teaching these kids?
Chickens. My neighbors have chickens. They had eight. Now they have just six. You wouldn’t expect to see chickens in the middle of town, but there they are. They belong to the Sanders family. More specifically to Isabella Sanders. She’s had them for a while. Isabella raised these chickens for the 4-H Chick Chain (see article online). She sold a couple at the Chick Chain Show and Sale in October.…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
YMCA GECA haunted house
The YMCA and Greater Escambia Council for the Arts haunted house was a hit again this year. The house was open Thursday through Saturday nights and Monday night. “Tour guide” Sharon Poulsen escorted visitors through the Asylum of the Dead. She’s shown with the White family – Brayson, Addison and Daniel – as they prepare to enter.  
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
CPC, Peer Helpers team up for Red Ribbon
Escambia County High School Peer Helpers, with the assistance of the Children’s Policy Council facilitated a number of Red Ribbon activities for fellow students Monday, October 23. Drivers of a pedal-operated vehicle were given goggles (one pair that simulated being impaired due to alcohol, another marijuana) to wear as they drove around and between cones which represented people or objects. Other students tried to walk a straight line. No problem…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Community Harvest Festival
Unity Baptist Church and First Baptist Church provided tons of family fun at the Community Harvest Festival Sunday, October 28, in Tom Byrne Park. Games included corn hole, treasure dig, scavenger hunt, bean bag toss, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin putt putt, a sack race, and pumpkin patch fishing. There was also face painting, a hayride, and a cake walk. For refreshments, there was cotton candy, hot dogs and hot chocolate. In…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago