Spring Garden Festival Is Saturday In Cantonment
May 4, 2017
UF/IFAS Escambia County Extension will host a Spring Garden Festival Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Escambia Demonstration Garden, located at 3740 Stefani Road in Cantonment.
Educational demonstrations offered during the festival include:
- Container gardening
- Herbs-to-table
- How to test your soil
- Easy to grow summer vegetables
- Micro greens from seeds
- Pruning and air layering
- All about citrus trees
- Native plants
The festival will also feature a plant sale, children’s activities, 4-H projects, garden tours, a plant clinic, plant societies and a performance from the McGuire’s Pipe Band at 10 a.m.
For more information, contact Beth Bolles at 850-475-5230 or bbolles@ufl.edu.
Story Time Held Each Week At Your Local Library (And Earn Ice Cream In Molino)
May 3, 2017
The West Florida Public Library offers Story Time for children five and younger each week. Story Time programs introduce young children to books, rhymes, music and other fun activities. The events incorporate the early literacy skills that children must master before they can learn to read.
Children who attend Story Time at the Molino Branch Library can collect certificates each time they go. Ten certificates can be redeemed for a free ice cream coupon through November 30.
Story Time is held:
Century Branch Library
Preschool Story Time
- Thursdays at 4 p.m.
Molino Branch Library
Preschool Story Time
- Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Pensacola Library
Preschool Story Time
- No Preschool Story Time in May.
Bouncy Babies Story Time
- No Bouncy Babies Story Time in May.
Tryon Branch Library
Mommy & Me
- Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. – Meeting Room B
Lapsit is a program for babies and their special someone.
Preschool Story Time
- Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. – Meeting Room A
Southwest Branch Library
Preschool Story Time
- No Preschool Story Time in May.
For more information call (850) 436-5060 or visit www.mywfpl.com. The events are always free of charge.
Pictured: Leah, the Molino Branch Library’s first ice cream cone winner. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary Names Students Of The Month
May 3, 2017
The following students (pictured above) were named Students of the Month for April at Bratt Elementary School.
Eli Anthony
Daylan Brown (Not Pictured)
Ava Bryan
Luke Conway
Serenity Conway
Zoey Davidson
Aakira Davis
Ella Grace Diller
Nolan Eady
Joey Fontenot (Not Pictured)
Landon Hawthorne
Jackson Helton
Chloe Morris
Jakel Phifer
Chloe Satterwhite
Trenton Schoonover
Maggie Scott
Miles Smith
Reece Starns
Emily Stilwell
Jaimee Taylor
Javan Thompson
Brooklyn Turk (Not Pictured)
Chris Weber
The students pictured below, Serenity Conway and Jaimee Taylor, were chosen to represent Bratt Elementary School as Escambia County Students of the Month for April.
Farm Bureau Provides Teacher Appreciation Lunch At Ernest Ward Middle
May 3, 2017
The Molino office of Florida Farm Bureau Insurance provided a Teacher Appreciation Day lunch Tuesday for the teachers, faculty and staff at Ernest Ward Middle School. Farm Bureau agents John Johnson, Joey Hetrick and Ronnie Day grilled homemade burgers and provided a complete meal. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Students Win Top Honors In VFW Essay Contest
May 2, 2017
Two Northview High School freshmen won top honors in the 2017 Veterans of Foreign Wars Essay Competition.
Marissa Rothrock won first place in the county competition, and Nicholas Trump earned second place.
Both students received certificates and a cash prize for their essays entered in the Voice of Democracy competition, which is dedicated to encouraging a better understanding and appreciation for our country and fostering patriotism among the nation’s youth. This year’s theme was “My Responsibility to America”.
The local contest was sponsored by Atmore VFW Post 7016.
Pictured are (L-R) Nicholas Trump, Marissa Rothrock and their ninth grade Honors English teacher Vicki Baggett. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Three Escambia K-9 Dogs Are Retiring
May 1, 2017
Three Escambia County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dogs are retiring. Pictured with their deputy handlers are K-9 Edo (top with Jason Land), K-9 Caleb (left with Wayne Gulsby) and K-9 Baro (below with Chris Collier). Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Prom Night Heroes Honored With Lifesaver Awards
May 1, 2017
Three young adults hailed as “prom night heroes” were honored with Woodman of the World Lifesaver Awards Sunday at Little Escambia Baptist Church in Flomaton.
In late March, they were on their way back from the W.S. Neal High School Prom when they noticed the fire. It was prom night for senior Ryley Fore, 18. He attended prom with his date, 22-year old Cheyenne Hammond and his cousin Kalanea Fore who was along to see the senior walkout.
The trio spotted the garage fire at a home on Foshee Road.
Cheyenne called 911 for help, while Ryley and Kalanea made their way inside the home to find 63-year old Marilyn Mize alone and asleep on the couch. She has limited mobility, relying on a walker and wheelchair. Ryley and Kalanea helped her out of the house using her walker, then went back to get the wheelchair to roll her to safety.
Ryley called his dad and grandfather; together they used a hose to knock down the fire in the garage.
The Lifesaver award was presented by Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Mike Lambert, Assistant Flomaton Police Chief Benny Stokes, Flomaton Fire Chief Steve Stanton and Flomaton fireman Dakota Chancery.
Photos by Courtney Rabon for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo: Tate High Names Prom King And Queen
May 1, 2017
Tate High School’s 2017 Prom King and Queen were named Saturday night. They are Lil Casey and Jesse Sherrill. The “Enchanted Forest” prom was held at the school. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Hale Graduates From Basic Military Training
April 29, 2017
U.S. Air Force Airman Vonche D. Hale II graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Hale is the son of Tia and Marcus Rivers of Cantonment. He is a 2014 graduate of West Florida High School.
Ernest Ward Middle National Junior Honor Society Inducts New Members
April 29, 2017
New members were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society during a candlelight ceremony Friday at Ernest Ward Middle School.
The NJHS is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle school students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character.
New National Junior Honor Society members at Ernest Ward are: Anna Adams, Larry Allie, Hailie Anderson, John Bashore, Lakyn Bodiford, Hunter Borelli, Kenley Brown, Madeline Brown, Tereasia Burt, Christian Bullington, Naudia Carach, Zachary Carach, Shelby Cotita, Aiana Courtney, Miyhanna Davidson, Casandra Davis, Kaitlin Gafford, Wylder Gibson, Payton Gilchrist, Gracie Godwin, Zane Gurganus, Samantha Hammond, Wesley Hart, Sarah Hetrick, Seham Jacobs, Grayson James, Ethan Kilburn, Clay Kittrell, David Lamb, Taylor Levins, Jaden Lewis, Kileigh Lundy, Madelyn McAnally, Kenzy McLaney, Justin Miller, Torka Mills, Kinzey Powell, Dallon Rackard, Makayla Ramsey, Shelby Rice, Eric Roloph, Kaylee Sawyer, Sarah Sconiers, Madelin Sheedy, Mackenzie Sims, Mia Starns, Matthew Taft, Harley Walker, David Ward, Kailyn Watson and Trevor Wood.
Pictured: New members were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society Friday at Ernest Ward Middle School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
