New Little Free Library At Cantonment Park
July 2, 2018
There’s a new Little Free Library in Cantonment. Ascend Performance Materials donated the new library at Carver Park on Webb Street.
The Little Free Library concept is simple — anyone from the community may borrow a book or add a book to the library. Anyone taking a book or two from library does not need to return that exact book, and there are no due dates.
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Ransom Teacher Receives Holocaust Education Fellowship
July 1, 2018
Ransom Middle School teacher Lauren Samoszenko was recently selected as one of 29 Holocaust educators from 12 states, Croatia and Poland, as a 2018 Jewish Foundation for the Righteous (JFR) Alfred Lerner Fellow.
As a newly minted fellow, Samoszenko took part in the JFR’s Summer Institute, an intensive five-day course for Holocaust educators held at Columbia University last week. She was able to explore the complex history of the Holocaust as well as discuss new teaching techniques for introducing the subject of the Holocaust into her classroom.
Teachers selected for the program must be English or social studies teachers at the middle or high school level, have taught at least five years, are at least five years from retirement and currently teach the Holocaust in their classroom.
Participants each come from a region of the country where the JFR operates Holocaust Centers of Excellence in conjunction with a local Holocaust museum or center. International educators were first invited to join the seminar in 2001 at the request of the U.S. State Department. Samoszenko was nominated by the Gulf Coast Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education.
Escambia Sheriff’s Office Announces Awards, Promotions
June 29, 2018
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office has presented quarterly awards and recognized recent promotions.
Promotions:
Jamie Nicole Dittmer to Administrative Assistant
Mark Harper to Evidence Technician
Stephanie Schmidt to Crime Scene Tech Trainee
Deputy 1st Class M. Scruggs to Sergeant
Life Saving Awards:
Deputy 1st Class B. Minor (two awards), Sgt. R. Pollock, Deputy 1st Class S. Shelley, Deputy G. McMullen, Deputy B. Godfrey, Deputy D. Voght, Deputy S. Housam, Deputy J. Ates, Sgt. A. Kilgen, Sgt. G. NeSmith, and Senior Deputy J. Mann.
Civilian Service Medal: Myron Bose
Law Enforcement Employee Of the Quarter: Nancy Digman
Law Enforcement Officer of the Quarter: Senior Deputy J.Holcombe
Kids Show Off Their Artistic Skills During Library Summer Reading Program
June 28, 2018
Summer Reading Club program participants had a chance to show off their artistic skills Wednesday at the Century Branch Library.
Mike Artell, author of “Petite Rouge The Cajun Red Riding Hood”, visited the library to share his unique talents including cartooning and music.
Artell also appeared Thursday morning at the Molino Branch Library.
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Do You Know The Difference Between Heat Exhaustion And Heat Stroke?
June 25, 2018
During extremely hot and humid weather, your body’s ability to cool itself is challenged according to the National Weather Service.
When the body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, body temperature rises and you or someone you care about may experience a heat-related illness. It is important to know the symptoms of excessive heat exposure and the appropriate responses.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides a list of warning signs and symptoms of heat illness, and recommended first aid steps. Some of these symptoms and steps are listed below. Click on the infographic below for a full size version.
Source. National Weather Service
Molino Preschool Students Receive Letter From Donald Trump
June 24, 2018
A Molino preschool class recently sent their artwork and a letter to President Donald Trump to wish him a happy Presidents Day. And to their surprise, the Tinker II Childcare students e received a letter back from Trump on Friday.
“Thank you for taking the time to write me. I always enjoy hearing from young Americans like you. As your President, I want you to know that I am listening and will always work hard for you. Together, we will determine the course of America and the world for many years to come, and we will create a better future for you and your family,” the letter stated.
“I encourage you to do your best in school each day, never stop learning, and look for ways to make positive changes in your community. With best wishes, Donald Trump.”
Pictured below are students (L-R)Gannon Lepley, Breylin Few, Brantley Driver, Taylor Stokes and Josie Brasch. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino’s CrossFaith Church Serves Up Lunch For Escambia Sheriff’s Office
June 23, 2018
CrossFaith Church in Molino fed deputies and staff at the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office on Friday. The church served a free pulled pork BBQ lunch. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
ECUA Helps Prep Local 4-H Students Headed To Legislative Program
June 22, 2018
Escambia County 4-H students are scheduled to take part in a mock legislative program next week in Tallahassee. In preparation Larry Walker, ECUA District 5 board member, hosted the students Thursday in the ECUA board room to allow the students to practice their legislative skills in a governmental chamber environment.
The training prepared the students for the upcoming 4-H Legislature and gain an understanding of board proceedings similar to legislative committees that happen in organizations in all forms of government and private corporate enterprise.
The local students have participated in an intensive five-part training program, which was directed by 4-H agents and adult volunteers, who contributed their knowledge of parliamentary procedure, research, debating, the art of persuasion, and formal presentation in committee and chamber sessions.
This year’s 4-H Legislature is set for Monday, June 26 through Friday, June 30.
The civic education event allows students to write bills, act as lobbyists, pass the bills through various committees and debate the potential laws on the Capitol House and/or Senate Floor as acting representatives and senators. This exercise provides the 4-H’ers an opportunity to debate issues and experience the legislative process first-hand.
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Bratt Elementary Collects 53 Pounds Of Pop Tabs For Ronald McDonald House
June 22, 2018
Bratt Elementary School students collected tens of thousands of pop tabs — those little pull tabs off the tops of aluminum drink cans — to benefit the Ronald McDonald House this year.
Between January and the end of May, the school collected 53.6 pounds of pop tabs that were donated Wednesday.
According to the Ronald McDonald House, there are 1,430 tabs per pound — meaning Bratt Elementary’s 53.6 pound donation would contain an estimated 76,000 tabs. Placed end to end, they would stretch over a mile.
The money from recycling the tabs are used by the facility to help pay their water bill.
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Summer Feeding Fun Day Held At Carver Park
June 21, 2018
Feeding the Gulf Coast held a Summer Feeding Fun Day was held Wednesday at Carver Park in Cantonment with activities and free snacks for children under 18. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
