Students Headed To Washington On EREC Youth Tour
February 22, 2011
Taylor Byrd from Northview High School and Caristyn Golden from Jay High School have been named winners in the Escambia River Electric Cooperative 2011 Youth Tour to Washington contest.
Students from the EREC service area interviewed with a panel of judges in this competition for a chance to win the opportunity to visit Washington.
Judges from PowerSouth Energy Cooperative in Andalusia, Alabama, and Southern Pine Electric Cooperative in Brewton, Alabama, scored contestants in their interviews based on their knowledge of Escambia River Electric Cooperative and the history of rural electrification. Personal attributes of each candidate such as character, academic ability, personality and leadership abilities were also considered.
Byrd and Golden were chosen to represent EREC on the Washington Youth Tour. While in Washington, the teens will have the opportunity to see the sights, learn about our nation’s capitol, rural electrification and make new friends from across the country.
“EREC is very proud to have these two outstanding students represent them on the Washington Youth Tour this year. Congratulations to each of them on achieving this honor,” said Sabrina Owens, EREC spokesperson.
Pictured top: Taylor Byrd (left) from Northview High School and Caristyn Golden from Jay High School will represent EREC on the Washington Youth Tour. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tickets Still Available For Northview FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree
February 21, 2011
Tickets are still available for the Northview FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree.
A man that achieved legendary status in country music — 13 number one singles, 22 songs on the charts, a Grammy Award, and a CMA Vocal Group of the Year trophy — will headline the March concert in Bratt.
The Northview FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund and NorthEscambia.com will present the Northview FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree featuring Marty Raybon at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 5. Marty Raybon will be joined by the Southern Gospel quartet Lookin’ Up and Northview’s own Ashton Gibbs in the Northview High School Theater.
Marty Raybon is perhaps best known as the former lead singer of the country mega-group Shenandoah from 1985-1996. He led Shenandoah to 22 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including thirteen number one singles, such as: “The Church on Cumberland Road” (1989), “Sunday in the South” (1989), “Two Dozen Roses” (1989), “Next to You, Next to Me” (1990) and “Butterfly Kisses” (1997). At the top of the charts, Raybon became known for his bluegrass and gospel-influenced semi-traditional country sound.
Tickets for the Northview High School FFA Alumni Blue Jacket Jamboree are $15 and are available now at Smith Tractor in Atmore, Scott’s Pharmacy in Molino and Ann’s Hallmark on Nine Mile Road in Ensley.
Pictured: Grammy award winning Marty Raybon performs last year at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Featured Recipe: Gooey Turtle Cake
February 20, 2011
This weekend’s featured recipe from Janet Tharpe is a Gooey Turtle Cake. It will create quite a stir when it hits your table with all the gooeyness and flavor of turtle candies in a simple recipe.
To print today’s “Just a Pinch” recipe column, you can click the image below to load a printable pdf with a recipe card.
Peebles, Wilson To Wed
February 20, 2011
Keith and Michelle Peebles announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jessica Peebles, to Brandon Wilson, the son of Tony and Angela Wilson of Atmore.
Jessica is the granddaughter of Billy and Janie Criswell of McDavid, Willie Peebles of McDavid, and Betty Hardee of Pensacola . She is a 2007 homeschool graduate and is currently employed with First National Bank & Trust as head teller.
Brandon is the grandson of Gene Lambert from Atmore, Wynell Covington of Uriah, and Norman and Francine Wilson of Atmore. He is a 2004 graduate of Escambia Academy and is currently employed with Parker & Son.
The wedding will be held on March 5, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the First Assembly of God in Atmore. All friends and relatives are welcomed to attend.
Petersons To Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
February 20, 2011
Roland “Pete” and Mary Alice Peterson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, February 26.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a reception held in their honor at Bratt First Baptist Church in the Family Life Center from 4 until 6 p.m. A scrapbook will be available to share any memories, pictures or stories you have of the couple; everyone is invited to bring something to share.
The reception will be given in their honor by their children, Janice Coleman, Karen Tibbals and Greg Peterson.
If you are unable to attend but would like to send a card, mail it to Janice Coleman, 6901 Pine Barren Road, Century, FL 32535. For more information, call Janice at (850) 287-2947 or Karen at (931) 224-7032.
Start Your Battle With Summer Weeds Now
February 19, 2011
Weeds are problematic in most landscapes. Even if you do everything right, a weed is going to pop up occasionally in the lawn. Although most of our lawns are still dormant, it’s time to decide if you need to apply a pre-emergence herbicide (weed preventer).
Weeds can be less of a problem if you maintain a healthy lawn through proper cultural practices. Watering correctly, using appropriate fertilizers and maintaining a high mowing height will ensure your lawn is at its peak and can compete with the weeds.
However, if year after year you have an abundance of weeds during the summer, a pre-emergence herbicide may help you in the battle against weeds.
Pre-emergence herbicides are applied before weed seeds germinate. Therefore, it’s critical that these chemicals be applied at the proper time.
In Northwest Florida, timing of a pre-emergence herbicide application for summer annual weeds, such as crabgrass, should be between February 15 and March 5 or when day temperatures reach 65 to 70 degrees F for four to five consecutive days. This generally coincides with the blooming of azaleas and dogwoods.
Some pre-emergence herbicides to look for include:
- dithiopyr (Dimension)
- isoxaben (Fertilome Broadleaf Weed Control with Gallery)
- pendimethalin (Lesco PRE-M or Scotts Halts Crabgrass Preventer)
- benefin (Hi-Yield Crabgrass Control)
Be sure to apply any product according to the label directions. Even, consistent coverage is essential with pre-emergence herbicides. Any gaps in coverage will allow weeds to emerge.
Once applied, be sure to water-in the product. Do not apply before a rain event. It’s hard to know how much rain will fall at any one time. Too much rain can send your weed killer down the storm drain.
Pre-emergence herbicides are generally effective in controlling weeds from six to twelve weeks following application. Most will begin to degrade when exposed to the environment. Therefore, to obtain season-long control, an additional application should follow six to nine weeks after the initial one.
It is possible to use too much pre-emergence herbicide. Some pre-emergence herbicides have a root-stunting effect on established turf and can thus be detrimental to the health of your lawn if applied at too high of a rate or applied too many times during a season. It is best to time applications when they will be most effective, and to further prevent weeds by maintaining a dense, healthy stand of turf.
It is difficult to find a good time to apply “weed-n-feed” products. Weed control using pre-emergence products should be applied from mid-February to early March. Fertilization should wait until your lawn if fully out of dormancy and actively growing. In our area, that is sometime in April.
When nitrogen-containing fertilizer is applied too early to warm-season grass, it may stimulate the lawn to grow much too soon. If we have a couple of weeks of warm weather followed by a late frost, damage can occur to over stimulated lawns. My recommendation would be to apply your pre-emergence herbicide separately from your nitrogen-containing fertilizers.
If weeds have been a major problem in your landscape consider using pre-emergence herbicides. If applied at the proper rate and at the proper time, the benefits can be tremendous.
Theresa Friday is the Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for Santa Rosa County.
EMWS Drama Students Awarded At State
February 18, 2011
Three Ernest Ward Middle School Drama Department students performed at the Florida State Junior Thespian Festival in Melbourne last week.
Katelyn Born, Megan Bryan and Morgan Packer each received an “Excellence” rating and a medal at the competition with about 120 schools and almost 2,000 in attendance.
“It is quite an accomplishment to place at state, so we are extremely proud of these girls,” said Katie Ward, Ernest Ward drama instructor.
Pictured: Ernest Ward Middle School drama students (L-R) Megan Bryan, Morgan Parker and Katelyn Born. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
FBLA Celebrates: Fast Typists And Wacky Photos
February 18, 2011
Northview High School’s FBLA celebrated National FBLA week with several contests, including creating a wacky photo of their teacher.
The winner of the Fastest Typist Contest was Jacob Morris with 91 net words a minute.
The winner of the Wackiest Photo Contest was Ashley Mooney. In the photo contest, students were instructed to digitally enhance a photo of teacher Donna Smith for success (or not).
Mooney and Morris were presented with a teddy bear and certificate for their efforts by FBLA President Elizabeth Wright.
For more “Wackiest Photo Contest” entries, click here.
Pictured top: Ashley Mooney and Jacob Morris are awarded for winning National FBLA Week contests at Northview High School by FBLA President Elizabeth Wright. Pictured inset: Mooney’s digitally enhanced “wacky” photo of teacher Donna Smith. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt Students Awarded In PTA Reflections Art Program
February 17, 2011
Five Bratt Elementary School students were awarded during the annual PTA Reflections Art Program recently in Pensacola.
Winners were: Madison Peterson, second place musical composition; Savannah Doremus, second place dance choreography; Amber Gilman, first place photography; Gracen Brooke, second place photography; and Landon Chavers, second place photography. Each received a medal and certificate presented by Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas.
Pictured top: Bratt Elementary students receive their PTA Reflections Art Program awards from y Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas. Pictured below: (L-R) Madison Peterson, Savannah Doremus,Amber Gilman, and Gracen Brooke. Not pictured: Landon Chavers. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview FBLA Students Place At Districts
February 16, 2011
Several members of Northview High School’s Future Business Leaders of America placed at the FBLA District 1 Leadership Conference at the University of West Florida recently.
NHS students taking part included:
Business Calculations
Taylor Dukes , 6th
Erin Fremin , 3rd
Derrick Portis, 5th
Business Communication
Taylor Byrd , 3rd
Hannah Hinton , 5th
Business Mathematics
Victoria Wright , 5th
Health Care Administration
Alissa Fiellin , 1st
Casey Godwin , 2nd
Intro to Business Communications
Kasie Braun , 1st
Deidre Steele , 4th
Job Interview
Jessica Imholte , 2nd
Public Speaking II
Elizabeth Wright , 2nd
Technology Concepts
Darwin Robinson , 3rd
Web Design Team 1
Brandon King , 1st
Joshua King , 1st
Jacob Morris , 1st
Winners first to fourth place (first place for performance events) are eligible to attend the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Orlando April 25-28.