Church Pumpkin Patch Open In Cantonment
October 26, 2017
Looking for a pumpkin? The Allen Memorial United Methodist Church Men’s Pumpkin Patch is open once again this year at the corner of Highway 29 and Neal Road. Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes are available, with some priced as low as $1. The pumpkin patch is open daily from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
Pictured: The Allen Memorial Pumpkin Patch in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Molino Park Elementary Celebrates 50’s Day
October 25, 2017
Molino Park Elementary School marked the 50th day of the school year with a 50’s day on Tuesday. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Kim Ryan Named Bratt Elementary Teacher Of The Year
October 25, 2017
Kim Ryan has been named Bratt Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year. Ryan has taught fourth grade at Bratt Elementary for 13 years. The last two years, she was named a High Impact Teacher by the Florida Department of Education for her outstanding achievement in helping her students make learning gains. Photo/graphic for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle Names FFA Officers
October 24, 2017
Ernest Ward has named FFA officers for the 2017-2018 school year. They are:
President- Kohle Harigel
1st Vice President- Sarah Sconiers
2nd Vice President- Shelby Cotita
Secretary- Paige Gibbs
Treasurer- Jonathan Gibbs
Sentinel- Bailey Danielson
Reporter Braydon Harigel
Chaplain- Andrew Denton
Parliamentarian- J.P. Gilman
Photographer- Rachael Sanders
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Tate High Names 2018 Senior Hall Of Fame
October 24, 2017
Tate High School has announced their 2018 Senior Hall of Fame members. They are:
- Ashlyn Adams
- Mollie Anderson
- Matthew Blalock
- Dylan Brown
- Kinsey Gill
- Juanito Gonzalez
- Emma Grissom
- Reid Halfacre
- Logan Hamlin
- Maurice Hendricks
- Hannah Huggins
- Kylee Jackson
- Shelby Jackson
- Michael Lett
- Adam Norre
- Blake Norre
- Riley Orr
- Levi Shaffer
- Jesse Sherrill
- Rosemary Smyth
- Sydni Solliday
- Nathaniel Walker
- Natalie Woods
- Nicole Woods
Molino Park 1st Graders Attend Wedding Of Q And U
October 23, 2017
The letters Q and U were united in marriage last week in a wedding hosted by the first grade at Molino Park Elementary School.
First graders wore their fancy clothes to look like a QUeen or King for the royal event.
After the QUick wedding, Q and U are now QUietly at home in the vocabulary of first graders at Molino Park Elementary as they continue their QUest for learning.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
Northview High Debuts New Facebook Page
October 23, 2017
Northview High School has a new Facebook page, located at:
https://www.facebook.com/northviewchiefspage/
School officials said it will be used mainly for information, announcements and news. The page has been added to the Escambia County School District’s Families App. The free app — ECSD Families — is available for download in the Apple App Store for iPhones and on Google Play for Android phones.
Massey Named Jim Allen Teacher Of The Year
October 22, 2017
Cheryl Massey was recently named the Jim Allen Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Massey has been teaching for 12 years, and she says family is very important to her. Her husband Joe works at David Bowen Sporting Goods. Her daughters Lauren, Jessica, and Katie are all grown or in college and all work very hard. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Family Health: Diagnosis Diabetes
October 22, 2017
by Dorothy C. Lee, C.F.C.S., UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County
Some 30 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes this year. How will their lives be affected? Diabetes does mean some big changes but you may be surprised how much diet flexibility remains.
The human body is a marvelous machine, made up of many complex systems. When everything runs smoothly, we are “healthy”. Diabetes is an example of what happens when things don’t work exactly as they should. People with diabetes cannot properly use glucose, also called blood sugar, the cells energy source. Some people make no insulin, which regulates blood glucose by helping it enter the cells. Other people produce too little insulin, or have trouble using the insulin they make, or both.
The exact cause of diabetes is unknown, but if you have a family history of diabetes, you are at great risk. The ADA estimates that almost half of all people with diabetes don’t know they have the disease. Some people ignore their symptoms until they have medical complications.
Some of the warning signs of diabetes may be symptoms of excessive thirst, unusual hunger, slow healing of infections, constant urination, blurred vision, weakness and fatigue. Recurring of these symptoms may signal the need to consult your physician.
A diagnosis of diabetes doesn’t’ have to mean dietary deprivation and boredom. The key dietary words are; low-fat, high-fiber, low-sodium, well-balanced and reduced sugar.
Exercise is an important factor in diabetes management for two reason. Active people have an easier time losing weight which is important for controlling glucose levels. Exercise also promotes the cells ability to use glucose, which in turn reduces the amount of glucose in the body to more favorable levels.
Stress reduction is an important part of a wellness program. Feeling stressed out, uptight, and edgy strains the entire body. We may not have control over the sources of stress in our life; therefore, change the way you react to life’s stressors. Physical exercise is one of the best stress reducers. Don’t take on more than you can handle. Use support systems, reach out to family and friends.
Diabetes affects many people and can have very serious consequences, but the good news is that your health habits can help prevent diabetes or reduce its impact on your health. A healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risks of disease that are often a complication of diabetes.
For more information, call UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County or email dclee@ufl.edu.
Byrneville Elementary Holds Fall Festival (With Photo Gallery)
October 21, 2017
The annual Byrneville Elementary School Family Fall Festival was held Friday evening at the school. The event food, games, a silent auction, a sweet shop, a corn hole tournament, cupcake walk, lots of candy and prizes, horse drawn buggy rides, and much more.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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