Tate High School Hosts District Special Olympics (With Photo Gallery)
March 18, 2019
The 22nd Annual Escambia County School District’s Special Olympics Spring Games were held last week at Tate High School with about 600 athletes from about two dozen schools and hundreds of Tate student volunteers assisting as “buddies” and event workers.
The event began with Special Olympic athletes running with the Special Olympics Torch around the track. There was also an Olympic Village with plenty of fun and games for the athletes to enjoy after they completed their track and field events.
Athletes received the traditional gold, silver and bronze medals for top finishes.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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Photo Gallery: Brandon Penegar Memorial Car Show
March 17, 2019
The annual Brandon Penegar Memorial Car Show was held Saturday at the Gonzalez United Methodist Church.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The show was held in honor of Branden Penegar. He was known as the “Gentle Giant” and was a 2011 graduate of Tate High School, an assistant coach for the freshman Tate Aggies’ football program and varsity tennis team, and a member of the Tate High School Student Hall of Fame. He passed away in March 2013 at the age of 20.
Penegar was an active member of the Gonzalez United Methodist Church and youth program. Proceeds from the car show benefit the youth programs at the church.
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It’s Tree Planting Time
March 17, 2019
by Cathy Hardin, Escambia County Forester
Planting a tree in your yard can be beneficial for years to come. Some of the benefits include reducing utility costs, landscape eautification, habitat for songbirds and other wildlife. If you are planting a tree, here are some tips to remember.
First, put the right tree in the right place. Consider the size the tree will become both above ground and below. Look up for potential interference with overhead wires and look down for driveways, sidewalks, and pipes that may interfere with root growth. Consider species suitable to the soil and planting zone where you live. Native species tend to be hardier and are easier to take care of.
Plant the tree at the proper depth. Do not make the hole deeper than the root ball of the tree. Look for where the roots spread from the base of the tree (trunk flare). Place the tree in the hole so that the trunk flare is slightly above the original ground level. This will allow for some settling.
Keep it simple. Soil amendments and fertilizers should not be added at the time of planting. Native trees are especially suited to their environment. Also, staking small trees is not usually necessary. If you have a large tree, simply staking the root ball in place will likely be more effective than tying the trunk off and will not require removal later.
Properly mulch. Put a couple of inches of mulch over the planting area. Do not let it touch the base of the tree and especially do not pile it deep on the trunk (volcano mulching), because moist bark can lead to wood decay. Good choices include pine straw, leaf litter and bark chips.
Finally, water the new tree weekly until it is established. Remember, springtime in Florida is the driest time of the year, and young trees often die from lack of water. The rule of thumb is 3 gallons per inch of tree diameter applied slowly at the root ball.
For more tree planting information, contact your Florida Forest Service County Forester or visit the Arbor Day Foundation.
Pictured top: Escambia County Forester Cathy Hardin demonstrates tree planting during an Arbor day event last month in Century. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Oh My! It Was Pi Day With Pie In The Face For Kingsfield Elementary Teachers
March 15, 2019
Thursday was Pi Day, held to honor 3.14, the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. And Kingsfield Elementary School celebrated with pie.
Teachers volunteered to get pied in the face as part of a Relay for Life fundraiser.
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Tate High Wind Ensemble Performs During NAS Pensacola Change Of Command
March 15, 2019
The Tate High School Wind Ensemble performed for a Change of Command ceremony Thursday at the National Aviation Museum at NAS Pensacola.
Northview, Jay, Central Students Picked For Washington Youth Tour
March 13, 2019
Keaton Brown of Northview High School, Hannah Morris of Jay High School and Kylie Schwarz of Central High School have been name winners of the Escambia River Electric Cooperative 2019 Youth Tour to Washington contest.
Judges from PowerSouth Energy Cooperative in Andalusia, AL, and Southern Pine Electric Cooperative in Brewton, AL, 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 skills were also considered.
Brown, Morris and Schwarz will represent EREC on the Washington Youth Tour in June. They will also have the chance to see the sites, learn about the nation’s capital, rural electrification and more.
Annual Branden Penegar Car Show Set For Saturday In Gonzalez
March 12, 2019
The sixth annual Brandon Penegar Memorial Car Show will held this Saturday at the Gonzalez United Methodist Church on Pauline Street.
Any make, model or year car is welcomed for the show. Car registration will be from 8:00-11:00 a.m. on March 16. The fee is $15 to only display a car, $25 to enter the car in the show. Spectator admission is free. Click here for a printable flyer (pdf) with more information.
There will be live music, door prizes and concessions available.
For more information, call (850) 393-3035 or (850) 232-1044.
Branden Penegar, known as the “Gentle Giant” was a 2011 graduate of Tate High School, an assistant coach for the freshman Tate Aggies’ football program and varsity tennis team, and a member of the Tate High School Student Hall of Fame. He passed away in March 2013 at the age of 20. Penegar was a active member of the Gonzalez United Methodist Church and youth program.
Pictured: Last year’s Branden Penegar Car Show. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Canada Geese At Lake Stone
March 11, 2019
A group of Canada geese are often spotted this time of year at Lake Stone on West Highway 4 in Century. The park contains the only freshwater lake maintained by Escambia County. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate High Graduate Martin Completes Basic Training
March 10, 2019
U.S. Air Force Airman Joshua L. Marlin graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Marlin is the son of Kenneth Marlin of Pensacola.
He is a 2013 graduate of Tate High School.
Cops And Kids Have Fun At Spring Picnic
March 10, 2019
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office will hosted their Cops & Kids Spring Festival Saturday at Ashton Brosnaham Park.
There were games and prizes, an obstacle course and free food, along with a chance to meet K-9, SWAT, Mounted Posse and their horses, Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS, ESAR and more.
The ECSO DUI Unit had a course for adults and teens to learn the effects of driving while impaired by wearing impaired goggles while driving a pedal cart.
NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.
