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.
An Angel At Chick-fil-A: Lost Engagement Ring And A Shared Date
June 19, 2018
Imagine Chloe Leonard’s feeling of panic.
The young McDavid woman was at the Chick-fil-A on Nine Mile Road when she realized she had lost her engagement ring.
She said the employees went out of their way to help search the entire restaurant with no results. She was back at her table, when her “angel” appeared. She knows that Chick-fil-A employee angel only by her first name Karen.
“As soon as I had given up on finding it, Karen came up to my table holding my ring,” Leonard said. “She went out of her way to keep looking and found it in the parking spot next to my car.”
Leonard was extremely thankful that she had her ring engagement ring back.
“I know for a fact God placed Karen there just for me,” she said.
And his really happy story even has another interesting twist. Karen’s wedding anniversary is October 6.
Leonard will marry Cameron Harp, the absolute love of her life, on — are you ready for this? October 6.
“I found out Karen’s anniversary is the same exact day as Cameron and I are planning to get married, she said. “God is so good.”
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Recipe: Florida Beef Tenderloin With Grilled Vegetables And Herb-Citrus Butter
June 17, 2018
Ingredients:
Florida beef tenderloin, 4 each (4-6 ounces)
2 Florida zucchinis, sliced
2 Florida yellow squash, sliced
12 Florida grape tomatoes
4-6 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
1 teaspoon citrus zest, finely chopped
1 tablespoon seasoning blend (your favorite)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Preparation:
Preheat charcoal or gas grill to medium-high.
In a small bowl combine the butter, chopped rosemary and citrus zest. Lightly season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Place on a sheet of wax paper and evenly roll it up to form a tube, place in the refrigerator to harden. When firm, slice into discs.
Add all the sliced vegetables to a mixing bowl, drizzle with olive oil and seasoning blend, stir to coat. Season each side of the beef tenderloin with salt and pepper. Carefully place the seasoned vegetables and tenderloins on the hot grill. The vegetables will cook quickly, but still be crisp-tender when cooked. Grill the tenderloins for 2 to 4 minutes on each side. When the desired doneness is reached, remove all food from the grill. Serve warm and garnish with the sliced herb-citrus butter.
This Hydrangea Loves A Sunny Landscape
June 16, 2018
Love hydrangeas but have a sunny landscape? There is a beautiful hydrangea that will work in sunnier locations, according to Escambia Extension.
Limelight hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’) is a large deciduous shrub that is a show piece in the summer garden. Large light green flowers form on new wood and cover the shrub.
But if there is not enough room for this hydrangea that gets 8-feet tall and wide, consider ‘Little Lime’ which grows about 4-feet tall and wide. Both can be purchased in local nurseries.
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