Deborah Melton Named Escambia Westgate Teacher Of The Year
October 13, 2019
Deborah Melton has been named the teacher of the year at Escambia Westgate School. Outside the classroom, Melton coordinates and decorates for Westgate’s prom and works to provide students with the same experiences as their disabled peers. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Park Elementary Holds Fall Carnival (With Photo Gallery)
October 13, 2019
The event featured a variety of carnival games, carnival food including popcorn and bake-off goodies, food vendors and a live auction.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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Tate Alumni Donate $500 To The Showband Of The South
October 11, 2019
Tate High School Alumni donated $500 to the Tate High Showband of the South. Grace Paulchek presented the check Thursday to band director Jakob Wisdom (left) and assistant director Chris Snyder (right). All are Tate alumni. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
The Enchanted Forest: Pensacola Opera Visits Century Branch Library
October 11, 2019
Pensacola Opera presented “The Enchanted Forest” Thursday evening at the Century Branch Library.
In the epic adventure, children had a chance to help the characters save the forest from a fire-breathing dragon. Children were able to cast the hero, villain, sidekick, and love interest right at the top of the show. Complete with dramatic twists and turns — and music from iconic composers including Mozart and Bizet — the performance depended on audience participation to find the right path and make the best choice.
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ECSO K-9 At Molino Library Community Heroes Story Time; Fire Dept. Next Week
October 10, 2019
An Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy and his K-9 attended the Community Heroes Preschool Story Time Series Wednesday at the Molino Branch Library.
The children learned how deputies train their K-9 partners and work as a team to keep the community safe.
The Community Heroes story time continues next Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. when children can meet local firefighters and see a fire engine.
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NAS Pensacola Names 10-Year Old Cancer Patient As Commanding Officer
October 9, 2019
NAS Pensacola made a young man commanding officer Tuesday afternoon as he continues his battle with cancer.
Kohlton James, 10, visited NAS Pensacola and was named commanding officer for the afternoon.
“Skipper” Kohlton was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 2 and battled it for seven years. Kohlton was cancer free for 10 months before it returned.
He is about to begin chemotherapy and is determined to beat it again.
His dream is to join the military and be a pilot. Capt. Tim Kinsella Jr., commanding officer, gave Kohlton a NAS Pensacola hat with his new call sign, “Iron Man,” and a set of aviation wings.
He was also given a signed photograph from the Blue Angels and was driven to the National Naval Aviation Museum in a police car. At the museum, he had a party with his friends and got to pose for a photograph in front of the F4U Corsair aircraft his great grandfather actually flew in World War II.
Base officials said they look forward to the day Kohlton returns to NAS Pensacola to become a Navy pilot.
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Pam Barnes Named Molino Park Elementary Teacher Of The Year
October 9, 2019
Pam Barnes has been named teacher of the year at Molino Park Elementary School. She teaches third grade at Molino Park. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Molino Library Hosting Community Heroes Story Time
October 8, 2019
The Molino Branch Library is hosting a Community Heroes Story Time series during October.
Last week, participants had the opportunity to meet a forest ranger and Smokey Bear.
On Wednesday, October 9, children can learn how deputies train their K-9 partners and work as a team to keep the community safe. On Wednesday, October 16, children can meet local firefighters and see a fire engine. Both programs begin at 10:30 a.m.
Pictured: Smokey Bear visited the Community Heroes Story Time last week at the Molino Branch Library. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
It’s 4-H Week In Escambia County; Commission Honors 4-H And Volunteer Peterson
October 7, 2019
It’s National 4-H Week.
The Escambia County Commission ratified proclamations recognizing 4-H week and honoring Century resident Anne Peterson.
Peterson recently received the 2019 Elaine Keir Memorial Outstanding Volunteer Leadership Award at the State 4-H Horse Show in Tampa. Peterson will represent Florida 4-H at the American Youth Horse Council Symposium in Gainesville in March 2020.
Peterson has volunteered in the Escambia County 4-H program for over 40 years.
Over 5,370 youth in Escambia County have been members of 4-H, the largest youth development organization in the country.
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Northview Homecoming: Parade, Game And Queen Photos
October 7, 2019
Last week was homecoming for the Northview Chiefs. Here’s a look back in stories and photo galleries:
- Homecoming court story
- Homecoming court photo gallery
- Homecoming game story
- Homecoming game photo gallery
- Homecoming parade story
- Homecoming parade photo gallery
- Homecoming surprise storm
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
