Marcus Pointe Christian Preschool Opens In Beulah
September 8, 2018
A ribbon cutting was held Friday for the new Marcus Pointe Christian Preschool- Beulah Campus.
In the faith-based preschool’s one and two-year old rooms, children learn baby sign language, art, and music, and begin potty training, sharing, and playground play through our “Wee Learn” curriculum. Three-year old students are prepared to enter K4 through the “Pathways for Preschool” curriculum that covers all the basics – numbers, shapes, colors, alphabet, and much more.
The new location of Marcus Pointe Christian Preschool is at 8300 Beulah Road and acceps one to three year olds. The main campus at 6205 W Street provides care for infants to three-year olds.
For more information call (850) 479-1605.
Pictured: The grand opening ribbon cutting for the new Marcus Pointe Christian Preschool- Beulah Campus Friday morning. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Northview And Flomaton Bands, Cheerleaders And Fans
September 5, 2018
For a NorthEscambia.com bonus photo gallery featuring the bands, cheerleaders and fans from Northview and Flomaton high school, click here.
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Huelsbeck Retires After 70 Years Service To Cantonment, Molino Catholic Communities
September 2, 2018
Longtime Cantonment resident Jody Huelsbeck has retired from St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church in Cantonment after over 70 years of service to the Catholic church community in Cantonment and Molino.
Whether he was keeping the church campus mowed, changing light bulbs, eradicating wasp nests, or whatever needed to be done, he was there.
He served as an altar boy at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church many years ago, was involved with Santa Maria Church, and was involved with St. Judge’s since its inception – even helping with construction of the church.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Santa Maria Council, donating his times and talents to help and serve wherever needed.
Huelsbeck, according to those that know him best, always had a smile on his face and a witty greeting for anyone he encountered.
He also known for the creating beautiful rosaries, sometimes combining them with a religious artwork print for bishops, priests and other dignitaries. He has also sent his special artwork with greetings from St Jude’s to Pope Francis and President Donald Trump, receiving replies of gratitude in return.
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4-H And FFA Youth Show Out At Cow Show In Molino
September 2, 2018
The Barrineau Park 4-H Club hosted the Escambia County 4-H Labor Day Classic Classic Steer and Heifer Show Saturday at the 4-H property in Molino.
Nineteen 4-H and FFA youth from Alabama and Florida participated in a showmanship clinic before showing their animals in showmanship, heifer and and steer classes.
Fallon Ray won the junior division of showmanship, with Dow Boyd winning the intermediate division, and Jacey Adkins winning the senior division. Dow Boyd also took home both the Supreme and Reserve Supreme Champion heifers. Whitnie Yoder won the Prospect steer class with Dalton Coleman placing second. For the market steers, Allen Thomas Bridgers took home the Supreme Champion with Jessica Conti taking home the Reserve Supreme Champion.
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Simply Delicious Cooking Class Coming To Cantonment
August 31, 2018
A Simply Delicious Cooking class will be held September 18-19 at the Escambia Count Extension Office on Stefani Road in Cantonment.
Attendees can learn the keys to quick, easy, economical cooking. The class will include hands-on activities, tasting and recipes. Participants will learn grilling techniques, instant pot one dish meals, easy entertaining techniques and creative appetizers.
The cost is $15 per day, and there will be prizes for those attending both days.
To register, click here.
Northview Football Teacher Of The Week: Megan Carroll
August 26, 2018
The Northview Chiefs named Megan Carroll as their Teacher of the Week for her hard work and dedication to inspire football team members in an academic setting.
Each week, we would like to invite the teacher to our pregame meal on Friday (if possible), to talk to the team prior to the game on Friday night and stand on the sideline with the team during the game.
Also, each teacher of the week will receive a Northview football t-shirt.
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4-H Council’s ‘Boots vs. Badges’ Presents $3,500 To Gulf Coast Kid’s House
August 24, 2018
The Escambia County 4-H Council’s “Boots vs. Badges Challenge” last May raised $3,500 for the Gulf Coast Kid’s House.
The event pitted the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office vs the U.S. Navy in an obstacle course challenge. The ECSO’s eight-main team defeated the Navy’s team.
The competition was held at the Escambia County 4-H property in Molino along with individual obstacle course competitions, a car show, bounce houses, and petting zoo.
Escambia County 4-H Council President Taylor Nelson (pictured above left in green jacket) presented a $3,500 check to the Gulf Coast Kids House a few days ago.
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West Florida Libraries Receive $25,000 Donation From Friends
August 24, 2018
Friends of West Florida Public Library donated $25,000 to West Florida Public Libraries for youth programs such as Summer Reading Club supplies and educational performers, and STEAM activities such as WFPL’s robotics, science, art, and engineering programs.
Friends of West Florida Public Library is a nonprofit organization founded in 1973. Over the past 40-plus years, the Friends have raised more than $2 million to enhance the programs and services at West Florida Public Libraries such as developing library programs, building new library locations and many other activities.
The Friends raise money through their book stores located inside Pensacola Library located at 239 N. Spring St. and Tryon Branch Library located at 1200 Langley Ave. The Friends also host book sale events throughout the year.
IP Donates For School Supplies At Jim Allen Elementary
August 22, 2018
International Paper employees that work in the administration building in Cantonment raised $260 to use for school supplies for Jim Allen Elementary. Pictured: Jim Allen Principal Rachel Watts accepts a $260 gift card donation for school supplies from Brian Till and Mark Kyle of IP. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Even The Sidewalks Help Kids Learn At Cantonment Park
August 19, 2018
Even the sidewalks help children learn at Carver Park in Cantonment.
Decals placed on sidewalks in the park offer children a chance to play and learn. The decals reinforce concepts that will be important for children when they start school. Skills like counting, letter naming, shape and color identification are built into the nine decal designs.
Partners in the project included the Cantonment Rotary Club and the Studer Community Institute.
Cantonment Rotary President Bobby King said the project was a great match for Rotary’s commitment to community, education and improving the lives of children.
“Carver Park has been recently renovated through the efforts of Cantonment Improvement Community (CIC),” King said. “Their organization is dedicated to helping the children by improving this community. Their efforts and dedication has inspired us. For us at Cantonment Rotary, this was an easy and clear decision to utilize our Rotarian grant for this project. It is a piece of the puzzle in making a difference. Seeing the smile on a child’s face while learning and interacting with the decals is special.”
Carver Park is located at 208 Webb Street. The play and picnic areas at the park are located under the largest natural oak canopy of any Escambia County park.
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