FFA Members Share Ag Message At Molino Park, Bratt
March 8, 2017
Students from the Northview High School FFA shared the importance of agriculture and the role agriculture plays in our daily lives with students at Molino Park and Brattt elementary schools as part of the “Ag in the Classroom” program.
They were also able to speak with each classroom about the upcoming Fresh From Florida program planned for Friday at Northview. The program is designed to make today’s elementary students more aware of the world of agriculture and how it affects their daily lives. One of the primary objectives is to promote agricultural literacy among today’s students.
Northview FFA has won state recognition for this program and is rated one the best chapter programs in the state of Florida. Last year, they reached about 1,000 elementary students.
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Green Eggs, Ham And The Mayor Delight Camp Fire Kids
March 7, 2017
Last week, the children at Camp Fire Century learned about Dr. Seuss and celebrated his birthday. Century Mayor Henry Hawkins stopped the center to read “Green Eggs and Ham” to the children. Afterwards, the children had a chance to eat green eggs and ham. They also had a chance during the week to dress as their favorite Dr. Seuss character. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Animal Clinic Readies Youth For Spring Livestock Show April 1
March 7, 2017
A Gulf Coast Agricultural Project Animal Clinic was held this past weekend at the Escambia County 4-H Livestock Facilities on South Highway 99 in Molino. Presenters hosted workshops focused on chickens and rabbits, pigs, cows, and sheep.
The event was a precursor to the 2017 GCA/NRYO Spring Livestock show which will be held on April 1.
The GCA/NRYO Spring Livestock is open to all FFA and 4-H members in southwest Alabama and Northwest Florida. Admission for the livestock show and the adjacent Northview High School Blue Jacket Jamboree will be free.
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Jim Allen Elementary School Names Students Of The Month
March 6, 2017
Jim Allen Elementary School has named Students of the Month for February. They are Kinzy Cutler (left) and Cade Weaver. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Extension Service: Wait Until April For Lawn Fertilizer
March 4, 2017
Most North Escambia residents want an attractive lawn this season and recent warm has weather encourages people to act now.
But, the Escambia County Extension service says to be cautious not to act too quickly with your fertilizer application. Despite warmer temperatures, it is still the recommendation to wait until April for applying nitrogen fertilizer. UF studies show that nitrogen applied before April 15 easily leaches through soil and that can lead to potential water pollution.
Escambia Extension says go ahead and use a pre-emergent herbicide in March but wait until Tax Day for fertilizer.
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Green Eggs And Ham — Molino Park Elementary Celebrates Dr. Seuss
March 4, 2017
Students at Molino Park Elementary School celebrated all things Dr. Seuss on Friday.
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Seuss Week: Thing 1, Thing 2, Bratt Elementary Has Twins Too
March 3, 2017
Bratt Elementary has 11 sets of twins attending the school.
In celebration of Dr. Seuss Week, the twins were honored on the morning news. Each set of twins was called out by name along with their description of how they go together. They also received a treat bag decorated as Thing 1 or Thing 2 according to their birth order.
The twins are listed along with their definition of how they go together.
- Four-year olds Adalynn and Madalynn Lowery go together like forever and always.
- Five-year olds Jeremiah and Zechariah Russell go together like green eggs and ham.
- Five-year olds Tucker and Cade Hare go together like cookies and milk.
- Seven-year olds Genevieve and Gabriella Graham go together like peas and carrots.
- Seven-year olds Wyatt and Noah Spence go together like peanut butter and jelly or peas and carrots.
- Seven-year olds Margaret and Montgomery Baker go together like chicken and dumplings.
- Seven-year olds Jakeriyah and Ja’kayvioun Jacobs go together like cookies and milk.
- Nine-year olds Derek and Justin Kinley go together like nachos and cheese or milk and cookies.
- Ten-year olds Anija and Anyla Mcneir go together like cake and icing.
- Eleven-year olds Raegan and Rabekah Abbott go together like peanut butter and jelly or cake and ice cream.
- Eleven-year olds Jayla and Jaden Brown go together like copy and paste or fire and ice.
Ransom Middle Student Named National Quiz Bowl Player Of The Week
March 2, 2017
National Academic Quiz Tournaments has named Maggie Brown from Ransom Middle School as its Middle School Player of the Week for her performance at the February 18 Bulldog Invitational Tournament..
Maggie led the individual scoring in the middle school division of the Bulldog Invitational at Marianna High School, and also led the Ransom Middle School team to a close second-place finish. Her 78 points per 20 tossups heard in the preliminary rounds are all the more impressive considering the middle school division was playing on high school questions.
Brown was one of the founding members of the Ransom Academic Team. Two years ago, Tate High School, including Brown’s older sisters Lauren and Samantha Brown, helped set up the Ransom team.
When asked about her success – she has been a captain and leading scorer since sixth grade – Maggie is quick to credit her teachers at Ransom Middle and at Pine Meadow Elementary for her well-rounded education. Not only has she been able to answer tournament questions from class lessons, but also from information learned through her involvement in extracurricular activities, including Ransom’s Advanced Orchestra – where she is first chair violin/concertmaster, president of the History Club, secretary/treasurer of the Cooking Club, Art Club, and robotics.
Maggie said she just really loves to play and practices with Samantha and Lauren, reviewing and quizzing each other on lessons from all of their classes.
The Ransom team is busy preparing to travel to nationals in May in Texas this May.
Pictured top: Maggie Brown playing the violin. Pictured below: The Ransom Middle School team at the Bulldog Invitational (L-R) Asher Nissim, Abby Gryskiewicz, Saahil Soni, Maggie Brown, and Kyle Schundelmier. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Flomaton And Century Chambers Name Businesses, Citizens And Students Of The Year
March 1, 2017
Citizen, business and students of the year were named Tuesday night at the Flomaton and Century Joint Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet.
The Century Chamber of Commerce named:
Student of the Year – Zachary Sheldon, Northview High
Business of the Year – Jackson-McMurray Funeral Services
Citizen of the Year — Rev. Janet Lee, Century UMC
The Flomaton Chamber of Commerce named:
Student of the Year – Karrie Gibson, Flomaton High
Business of the Year — Louise’s Beauty Shop, Stylist Christine Stanton
Citizen of the Year — Wanda Vanlandingham
Pictured top: (front, L-R) Century Citizen of the Year Rev. Janet Lee, Century UMC; Flomaton Student of the Year Karrie Gibson, Flomaton High; Flomaton Business of the Year Louise’s Beauty Shop, Stylist Christine Stanton; Century Business of the Year Sandra McMurray Jackson, Jackson-McMurray Funeral Services; (back) Century Student of the Year Zachary Sheldon, Northview High; and Flomaton Citizen of the Year Wanda Vanlandingham. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Health And Rehab Residents Celebrate Mardi Gras With Parade
March 1, 2017
The Century Health and Rehabilitation Center held heir annual resident Mardi Gras parade Tuesday with candy, beads, moon pies, music and lots of fun. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
