Northview FFA Receives Grant To Improve Greenhouse, Hydroponics
August 22, 2023
The Northview High School FFA has received an $1,100 grant to improve the school’s greenhouse.
Tyler Riggs has operated the Northview Greenhouse for the last three years, maintaining the growing tables and hydroponics systems.
“Seeing a need for improvements to the greenhouse growing system, Tyler searched for resources to help offset the cost. He found the National FFA Grants for Growing Applications from National FFA,” Northview agritech instructor and FFA sponsor Brandon Korinchak said.
Grants for Growing (G4G) is a competitive grant program for middle and high school FFA chapters that are developing and improving project-based or experiential learning opportunities for students. Funding is provided by consumers who purchase an FFA paper emblem for any amount at Tractor Supply stores during checkout.
“We are so proud of Tyler’s accomplishments in the last few years and he is already searching for other ways to improve the Northview Agriscience Department and Northview FFA Chapter,” Korinchak said.
Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless Returns Home To Pensacola After Patrol
August 20, 2023
The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless (WMEC 624) returned to their homeport in Pensacola Saturday following a 42-day patrol in the Windward Pass.
Operating under the Seventh Coast Guard District’s area of responsibility in support of Operation Vigilant Sentry and Homeland Security Taskforce — Southeast, Dauntless’ primary mission was deterring dangerous, illegal migration.
Notably, Dauntless’ crew contributed to the protection of life at sea by detecting an overloaded 60-foot vessel with 274 persons aboard. Dauntless worked with other Coast Guard assets to safely interdict the vessel at sea and handle the subsequent care and repatriation of the individuals.
In addition, the Dauntless crew also supported the Coast Guard’s counterdrug mission by detecting one go-fast vessel suspected of carrying illegal narcotics in Haitian waters.
“I am extremely impressed with the crew’s excellent performance during the ship’s first patrol in more than nine months following an extended maintenance period,” said Cmdr. Aaron Kowalczk, commanding officer of Dauntless. “The Dauntless’ crew continues to provide for the safety of mariners and the enforcement of maritime laws and treaties.”
Dauntless is a 210-foot Reliance-class medium endurance cutter. The cutter’s primary missions are counter-narcotics operations, migrant interdiction, living marine resource protection, and search and rescue in support of U.S. Coast Guard operations throughout the Western Hemisphere.
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Firefighter Christianne Barry Honored With Dwain Bradshaw Spirit Award
August 16, 2023
Beulah firefighter Christianne Barry has been selected as the first recipient of the Dwain Bradshaw Spirit Award. She was honored for her dedication and service to Escambia County and the Beulah community.
The award is named fo Dwain Bradshaw, 41, lost his life during the early morning hours of November 2019 in the line of duty on scene of a fatal crash on the Muscogee Bridge. He was a volunteer district chief at the Bellview Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, volunteer assistant district chief for the Beulah Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, and lived a life of public service.
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Pet Oxygen Kits Donated To Fire Rescue by Nine Mile Vet Clinic
August 11, 2023
A local veterinary clinic has donated pet oxygen kits to Escambia County Fire Rescue.
Pine Meadow Vet Clinic on Nine Mile Road raised over $3,000 to purchase the 30 kits to be donated to ECFR stations throughout the county.
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Northview Seniors Celebrate Senior Sunrise; Brave Heat, Humidity To Paint Their Parking Spaces
August 7, 2023
Members of the Northview High School Class of 2024 braved the heat and humidity Friday to paint their senior parking spaces. They also marked their upcoming year with a senior sunrise event on Pensacola Beach Saturday morning.
Many will finish their painting job on Monday. The parking space painting event was a fundraiser for the senior class.
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Bratt Elementary Students Will Return To New ‘Teacher Tested’ Playground
August 7, 2023
Bratt Elementary students will return to school this year to find a new playground, including a drum and music station made possible by the PTA.
Several teachers recently “tested” out the playground and were all smiles.
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Getting Ready For School: Backpack Giveaway Held At Carver Park In Cantonment
August 6, 2023
A back to school giveaway was held Saturday at Carver Park in Cantonment.
Over 100 students received backpacks filled with the supplies needed to get them started on a great school year.
The event was made possible by the Cantonment Improvement Committee, Ascend, International Paper, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity and Nativity Catholic Church.
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Cantonment Lodge Lunch Welcomes Jim Allen Elementary Teachers Back To School
August 5, 2023
Cantonment Masonic Lodge #322 helped welcome teachers back to Jim Allen Elementary School with a delicious lunch. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Navy Federal 5K Raises $24K For Escambia Public Schools Foundation
August 4, 2023
Navy Federal Credit Union has presented $24,000 to the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation.
The proceeds are from the annual Navy Federal 5K held in downtown Pensacola on April 1 with over 1,800 participants.
“The Foundation is thrilled about the generous donation from the proceeds of the Navy Federal 5K. The funds are used for Foundation Programs such as Grants for Excellence, employee events, and Golden Apple Awards,” said Foundation Executive Director Jo McArthur. “Navy Federal is an engaged and integral partner of Escambia County Public Schools and the Foundation. They provide volunteers, mentors, programs for Workforce Development, participate on the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors, donations of resources, and so much more.”
The Foundation will be the beneficiary of next year’s Navy Federal 5K.
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35,000 Pounds Of Food, 350 Backpacks Benefit Hundreds Of Families (With Photo Gallery)
July 23, 2023
Hundreds of families received a helping hand Saturday during a food and backpack distribution in Gonzalez.
A large group of volunteers distributed 30,000 pounds of food and 350 backpacks filled with supplies and socks in about an hour and a half at the Gonzalez Methodist Church.
Rep. Michelle Salzman, the Gonzalez Methodist Church and other community partners sponsored the event, which was open to all in need with no eligibility requirements.
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