May Students Of The Month Named
May 31, 2011
Escambia County Students of the Month for May have been named by the Escambia Association for Administrators in Education. The awards are presented monthly to two students from participating schools.
The following students were named from participating North Escambia area schools:
- Bratt: Jesse S. Presley, second grade; Kirsten N. White, fifth grade
- Jim Allen: Tyler K. Comans, fourth grade; Kayla A. Doten, fourth grade
- Molino Park: Zada R. Lowery, pre-kindergarten; Kendall A. Alvare, prekindergarten
- Northview: Kasie L. Braun, ninth grade; La’derious T. Franklin, 10th grade.
Molino Homemakers Donate To Ronald McDonald House
May 31, 2011
The Molino Homemakers recently took a tour of the Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola and presented them with 50 handmade tote bags.
A tour of the new facility on Bayou Boulevard, which opened in August 2010, was given by Stephanie Cornell.
A short film was shown as an overview of the service Ronald McDonald house offers to families who need a place to stay while a family member is in the hospital.
Cornell said there were a few requirements to be able to stay at the Ronald McDonald House. The two main requirements are a child age 0-21 in the hospital for treatment and the family must live at least 10 miles away from the hospital.
After the film Cornell took the Homemakers on a tour of the many different rooms from check-in to the family room, kitchen, laundry, bedrooms and playground. There are 26 bedrooms in the new facility — a home away from home for families in need.
The Ronald McDonald house operates on donations which are greatly appreciated. For a list of items needed or to learn more about the Ronald McDonald House visit www.rmhc-nwfl.org or call (850) 477-2273.
At the close of the tour the Homemakers presented Cornell with 50 homemade tote bags for families that use the facility. The ladies enjoyed lunch and fellowship at Picadilly Deli.
The next Molino Homemaker meeting will be Wednesday, June 1 at 10 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino. Visitors are welcome; dues are $5 per year.
Pictured top: The Molino Homemakers recently toured the Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola. The group presented Stephanie Cornell of the Ronald McDonald House with 50 homemade tote bags for use by the residents. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt Students Honored For High FCAT Writing Scores
May 31, 2011
A dozen Bratt Elementary students were recognized recently for their performance on the Florida Writes FCAT test.
Students recognized for scoring a perfect “6″ were Ann-Margaret Boothe and Delaney Reynolds. Scoring a “5″ were Tanner Deese, Madison Sherouse, Kaitlin Berry, Noah Moore, Memory Peebles, Matthew Windham, Catherine Casey, Cailee Wilburn, Isaak Armstrong and Cameron Long.
Pictured above: (front, L-R) Delaney Reynolds, Ann-Margaret Boothe, Kaitliin Berry, Madison Sherouse, (back, L-R) Tanner Deese, Noah Moore, Cameron Long, (hidden from view) Isaak Armstrong, Cailee Wilburn, Catherine Casey, Matthew Windham and Memory Peebles. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Greater Love Hath No Man: New Monument Honors Those That Served
May 30, 2011
A new monument was dedicated on Memorial Day Monday that honors veterans from across the area.
The new Veterans Memorial in Atmore stands proudly on the lawn of the Atmore City Hall to pay tribute to those have served from around Atmore and North Escambia. Names of the fallen are on the spire, while commemorative bricks around the base of the spire name those that have served in the military past and present.
Those honored on the bricks date back to the Revolutionary War with a brick with the name of Benjamin Sasser, 1755-1840. His relative, Federick Sasser, 1794-1846, is also honored for his service in the War of 1812.
For more photos of the monument, including photos that show each name inscribed, click here.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview Class Of 2011 Holds Baccalaureate Services
May 30, 2011
The Northview High School Class of 2011 held thei Baccalaureate service Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church of Bratt.
“Stay on track during this time of transition,” Nathan Brown, pastor of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church, told the seniors. “No matter where you go, where you find yourself, remember the promises of God.”
About 300 people attended the service.
For more photos from the Baccalaureate service, click here.
Graduation for the Northview High School Class of 2011 will be at 4 p.m., Saturday, June 4 at the school.
Picture top: Jansen Bodiford, right, plays the guitar as the Northview Senior Ensemble sings “Our God” during a Sunday afternoon Baccalaureate service. Pictured inset: Senior Kara Hardin reads scripture during the service. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Food Safety Begins At The Market And Ends At Home
May 30, 2011
A refrigerator can be full of surprises. Wilted lettuce, dried out cheese, apples which have lost their crispness, and other similar surprises inhabit the very best refrigerators. All are victims of improper food storage, and they represent thousands of dollars which consumers unwittingly throw away each year.
Cash in on proper food storage by giving groceries a little extra care with you bring them home from the supermarket. You’ll save money and the food you buy will stay fresh longer, retain more nutritional value, and remain safe to eat.
Proper food storage begins at the supermarket. The way we shop can affect food quality. Many shoppers remember to put fragile fruits and vegetables on top of sturdier items in the grocery cart, but then let the ice cream melt while they wait in line at the deli or bakers. A better solution would be to put frozen and refrigerated foods into the cart last, particularly if you have a lot of shopping to do. You can also ask the person bagging your groceries to put refrigerated and frozen foods in the same bag. These items will keep each other colder on the trip home, plus putting the groceries away becomes less of a chore if everything that belongs in the refrigerator or freezer is in the same bag.
The trip between the checkout counter and your kitchen needs to be as short as possible. When perishable food items sit in the car for any length of time, they lose quality and begin to spoil. It’s a good idea to stop at the dry cleaners and post office before doing the grocery shopping.
At home “think cold”. Under the right conditions bacteria can grow rapidly. The refrigerator temperature won’t kill bacteria, but the cold will slow the growth of most bacteria. Frozen and refrigerated foods require the most care and should be put away first. Dairy products, poultry, meat, fish, eggs, and most fresh vegetables and fruit, plus custards and whipped-cream-filled pastries are a few of the grocery items that need to be refrigerated promptly.
Some food items require special handling. Taking care of these foods before you store them in the refrigerator will save time as well as money. Iceberg lettuce, for example, keeps better if you remove the core and store the head in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. Fresh meat, poultry, and fish which are not pre-packaged need to be rewrapped and stored in the coldest part of the refrigerator or freezer. Meats should always be stored in the meat keeper drawer or on lower shelves to prevent cross-contamination of foods.
Storage times still vary even when groceries are carefully wrapped and refrigerated promptly. Berries and other fragile fruits, for example, have the best flavor and texture when eaten within a few days of purchase. Apples and citrus fruits can be stored for up to several weeks or more in the refrigerator. Most fresh meats will keep several days. Fish, poultry, and ground meats, however, should be cooked or frozen within one to two days.
Storing refrigerated foods properly and for the recommended times may not be enough, especially if your refrigerator gets too warm. It is a good idea to keep a refrigerator thermometer on a shelf in the fridge. The thermometer should always register 40ºF or less. In the summer it is a good idea to keep the refrigerator colder than usual because this is the time of the year when family members make frequent trips in and out of the refrigerator.
Often we remember to protect foods when we picnic away from home, but tend to forget that refrigerated foods still require special care when carried only as far away as the backyard. A few simple precautions will ensure these foods are as safe to eat as they are delicious: For backyard barbeques, leave meat, poultry, and fish in the refrigerator until the grill is ready, then grill just what you think you will need and serve promptly. Wait to bring out salads and other cold accompaniments until you are ready to begin serving.
For more information regarding food safety and other related topics, go to the University of Florida’s Solutions for Your Life website: http://www.solutionsforyourlife.com.
Submitted by, Dorothy C. Lee, CFCSm Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Escambia County, dclee@ufl.edu
Molino Park Students Take Part In Bookstore Memorial Day Program
May 30, 2011
Singers from Molino Park Elementary took part in a Memorial Day program this weekend at Barnes and Noble in Pensacola.
The Molino Park students, along with local singers/songwriters Sheila Allen and Ginny Cruz performed “America the Beautiful” and “Stand Up America” during the program.
For more photos of the Molino Park performers, click here.
Molino Park Elementary students participating in the event were Ashley Allen, Joshua Coonrod, Mallory Latham, Madelyn Latham, Trista Lorenzana, Hannah McGahan, Robin Nahkala, Chase O’Connor, Cameron Parker, Seth Parker, Ronnie Plenkers, Christian Taylor, Morgan Taylor and Evan Till.
In conjunction with Pensacola’s celebration of 100 years of Naval Aviation, Barnes & Noble and Reading is Fundamental (RIF) hosted the Memorial Day celebration to honor past, present and future armed service members.
Hill Goodspeed, a historian from the National Naval Aviation Museum, was the featured speaker and signed his books, “One Hundred Years of U.S. Navy Air Power” and “U.S. Naval Aviation.” Other featured speakers were Escambia County School District Superintendent Malcolm Thomas; retired Marine Gunnery Sgt. Gary Cooper; Phyllis Pia of the USO and Joan Platz, USNA Class 81 & the co-president of the US Naval Academy Parents Club. T
Pictured above: Students from Molino Park Elementary performed this weekend during a special Memorial Day program at Barnes and Noble bookstore in Pensacola. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Pensacola Fair Awards Scholarships To Local Students
May 29, 2011
The Pensacola Interstate Fair, celebrating its 77th year, has awarded $1,000 scholarships to 25 students from Escambia and Santa Rosa high schools.
The John E. Frenkel Sr. Educational Grants program scholarship winners were chosen by the Fair Grant Committee. The program has awarded more than $930,000 in scholarships since 1983.
Recipients, including several from the North Escambia area, were:
Amber E. Estes, Pensacola State College/home school; Heather L. Kite, Pensacola State Collegiate High School; Jaymee L. Dils, Escambia High School; Antonio D. Grace II, Judy Andrews Center; Stephanie L. Solari and Allison A. Vidak, Northview High School; Michael D. Brusoski, Kyra A. Murrell, Haris A. Peteranecz and William K. Searcy, Pensacola High School; Emily G. Higdon, Tate High School; Payton K. Anderson and Jennifer L. Taylor, West Florida High School; Vickie E. Guy and Ian C. Stephens, Central High School; Robin N. Blackman, Mary K. Borders, Courtney P. Penton, Julia D. Skaggs, Kevin W. Stanton, Trenton E. Sweeny and Brandon W. Urnick, Jay High School; Chris J. Stapleton, Navarre High School; Andrew W. McGowin and Deanna M. Manning, Pace High School.
Birth: Noah Kyle Rabon
May 29, 2011
Justin and Courtney (McCall) Rabon of Longview, Texas, are proud to announce the birth of Noah Kyle Rabon on March 1, 2011, at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview, Texas. He weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces and was 20 inches long.
His grandparents are Earnest and Deborah Rabon of Castleberry, Alabama, Sheri McCall of McKenzie, Alabama, and Freddie Jr and Darlene McCall of East Brewton, Alabama.
His great-grandparents are Mayor Freddie and Margie McCall of Century and Bo and Dot Brantley of Flomaton.
Century’s Abundant Life Outreach Receives Fox 10 ‘Extra Mile’ Award
May 28, 2011
A Century church was recognized by a Mobile TV station Friday night for their efforts to feed the hungry in Escambia counties in Alabama and Florida. The Abundant Life Outreach, part of the Abundant Life Assembly of God, was presented with the Chris Myers Nissan Extra Mile Award by WALA Fox 10. The award was received on behalf of the ministry by (L-R) Betty Thomas, Scott Thomas and Robin Sutton. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.