The ‘Secret Garden Tour’ Will Include Cantonment Treasures
May 14, 2018
The Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs annual Secret Gardens of the Emerald Coast Garden Tour will feature six residential gardens, two of which are in Cantonment, and the Escambia County Extension Demonstration Garden, also in Cantonment.
The Secret Gardens Tour Committee selected seven unique and beautiful private residential gardens, selected for their creativity, use of native plants, stunning garden features and interesting horticulture specimens.
One Cantonment garden the beautifully developed Grande Oaks Farms subdivision off Tate Road. This home was built on the natural springs lake, with a backyard that slopes dramatically to a reverse wall to control erosion. A dock provides easy access for fishing. The stunning North Alabama stone staircase with multiple patio landings connects the house and lawn area. The front curb appeal is achieved with an explosion of seasonal color in curved beds, provided by well-established coral drift roses, Purple Pixie dwarf loropetalum, Veronica Sunny Border Blue, varied shades of SunPatiens, and lavender. Placed throughout are several sizes of flat rock formations. A Tamukeyama Japanese Maple and two larger Bloodgood Japanese Maples frame the traditional brick home and are lovely statement specimens.
Another garden is located off Highway 297A in Cantonment with a “greenhouse tour” focusing on a stunning collection of cacti and succulents. The beautifully constructed greenhouse holds a variety of specimens in terra cotta clay pots. Enhance your appreciation of arid climate vegetation in this environment-controlled grower’s paradise.
The tour will also feature the Escambia County Demonstration Gardens on Stefani Road in Cantonment. Attendees can stroll through a total of nine themed garden areas featuring a wide variety of plants and garden types. A wonderful resource for all community residents, the Extension Service trained Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions. Grow houses hold the propagation area, and the bog and sensory garden includes educational features for adaptive gardening ideas and gardening inspiration for youth.
The Secred Garden Tour is May 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person which includes a guide booklet with addresses, a map and driving directions to the gardens. Children 12 and under are free. The tour will be held rain or shine.
Tickets are available 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. through Friday at the The Garden Center, 1850 N 9th Ave, Pensacola.
Northview FFA Holds Annual Banquet (With Photo Gallery)
May 14, 2018
The Northview High School FFA held their annual banquet Friday night.
The event included a somber retirement ceremony for four of the chapter’s graduating senior officers as they slowly removed their signature FFA blue jackets for the last time.
The night also included many awards for Northview FFA members and supporters. The Northview High School FFA has been continuously honored as a top chapter in Florida and the nation.
Awards and honors presented included:
Glynn Key Ruritan Scholarship – Cody Kite
Jamie Hall Memorial Scholarship - Cody Kite
Northview FFA Alumni Scholarship — Donnie Dixion, Wesley Hardin, Cole Hassebrock, Cody Kite
Retiring Officers
- Donnie Dixon
- Wesley Hardin
- Cole Hassebrock
- Cody Kite
Honorary Members
- Mitchell Singleton
- Allie Eubanks
- Christa Godwin
- Ed Sizemore
2018-2019 Officer Team
- President: Raeleigh Woodfin
- 1st Vice President: Amber Gilman
- 2nd Vice President: Olivia Porter
- Secretary: Autumn Williams
- Treasurer: Destiny Cleckler
- Reporter: Lacie Carter
- Sentinel: Emily Stabler
- Parliamentarian: Meredith McGhee
- Chaplain: Bryce Korinchak
- Historian: Paige Gibbs
- Photographer: Stewart Woodfin
- Public Relations: Summer Waters
- Chairman of Citizenship: Sarah Sconiers
- Chairman of Membership: Rachel Sanders
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Byrneville Elementary Fourth Graders Visit State Capitol
May 12, 2018
Fourth graders from Byrneville Elementary School visited the Florida State Capitol on Friday. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Weekend Gardening: Using Water Wisely In Your Landscape
May 12, 2018
by Ray Bodrey UF/IFAS
It’s a struggle to manage Panhandle landscapes, especially over the late spring-summer months. Small adjustments can mean significant impacts in conserving water.
Some homeowners are not aware that watering plants too much can have as much of an ill effect as not watering enough. Shallow rooted plants, as well as newly set plants can easily become water stressed. Some people lightly water their plants each day. With this practice, one is only watering an inch or less of the topsoil. Most plant roots are deeper than this.
Instead of a light watering every day, soaking the plant a few times a week is best. A soil that has been soaked will retain moisture for several days. This is a very good practice for young plants. In contrast, some people soak their plants to often. This essential drowns the roots by eliminating vital oxygen in the root zone. This can also cause root rot. Signs of overwatering are where leaves turn brown at the tips or edges, as well as leaf drop.
The following are tips from the UF/IFAS Florida-Friendly Landscape Program. These tips will help conserve water and provides best management practices for landscapes.
- Choose the right plant for the right place: Be sure to place plants in your landscape that match conditions with plant needs.
- Water Thoughtfully: Of course, follow water restrictions first and foremost. Water early in the morning and water when plants and turfgrass start to wilt. Refrain from watering in the late afternoon or evening. This is when insects and diseases are most active.
- Perform regular irrigation maintenance: Remember, an irrigation system is only effective if it is maintained regularly. Check for and repair leaks. If using a pop-up heads for turfgrass, point heads away from driveways and sidewalks.
- Calibrate turfgrass irrigation system: Ideal amount of water to apply to turfgrass is ½”- ¾”. A simple test can be done to calibrate. Place a coffee or tuna cans throughout the landscape. Run the irrigation system for 30 minutes. Average the depth of the water containers. Adjust running time to apply the ½”- ¾” rate.
- Use microirrigation in gardens and individual plants: Drip or microspray irrigation systems apply water directly to the root system with limited surface evaporation.
- Make a rain barrel: Rain barrels are an inexpensive way to capture rainwater from your roof. This can translate into a big impact on your water bill as well.
- Mulch plants: Mulch helps keep moisture in the root zone. Two to three inches in depth, for a few feet in diameter will work well for trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables.
- Mow correctly: Mowing your grass at the highest recommended length is key. Be sure to cut no more than 1/3 of the leaf blade each time you mow. Keep mowing blades sharp as dull cuts often cause grass to be prone to disease.
- Be a weather watcher: Wait at least 24 hours after a rainfall event to water. If rain is in the forecast, wait 48 hours until irrigating. Use a rain gauge or install a rain shut-off device to monitor irrigation scheduling.
The Most Popular Baby Names Are…
May 12, 2018
Emma and Liam are America’s most popular baby names for 2017.
This marks the first time Liam has bested the boys, beating Noah for the top spot, and the fourth straight year for Emma. Liam first crawled into the top 10 in 2012 and has been reaching for the highest honor ever since. In other huge baby name news, Michael has been bumped from the top 10 for the first time since World War II, landing at number 12 this year. Emily also fell out of the top 10 for the first time since 1990.
There are several new names in the top 10–Amelia and Evelyn make the list–Amelia for the first time and Evelyn for the first time since 1915. These traditional names show parents are keeping up the trend of naming daughters after grandmothers. Logan and Oliver are new for the boys, both making their first appearance on the list.
Cox Recognizes Student Heroes In Escambia County
May 11, 2018
Over 450 people laughed, cried and were inspired at Cox Communications’ annual Inspirational Student Hero Awards. Cox recognized 51 students from Escambia County who have overcome extreme challenges in life to serve as an inspiration to their teachers, administrators and fellow students.
The students were chosen by a committee of leaders at their school. During the event, Cox presented the students with an engraved medal and certificates of honor from Cox, Congressman Matt Gaetz and State Senator Doug Broxson.
(article continues below photo)
This year’s award recipients were:
A.K. Suter Elementary – Aiden Medley
Bellview Elementary – Dominic Gill
Bellview Middle – Tran Nguyen
Beulah Elementary – Cameron Cross
Blue Angels Elementary – Camron Weatherford
Bratt Elementary – Landon Hawthorne
Brentwood Elementary – Colby Beasley
Brown Barge Middle – Isabella McMurray
Byrneville Elementary – Zachary Herndon
Cordova Park Elementary – Srinidhi Rao
Ensley Elementary – Alexis Walker
Ernest Ward Middle – Dajanique Williams
Escambia High – Austan Sexson
Ferry Pass Elementary – Ruby Risenhoover
Ferry Pass Middle – Kaleb Harp
Global Learning Academy – Mariyah Rich
Hellen Caro Elementary – Izzy Pilong
Holm Elementary – Logan Beasley
Jim Allen Elementary – Austin Wise
Jim Bailey Middle – Jasmine Allison
Lincoln Park Primary – Amare Legrant
Lipscomb Elementary – Jeffery Carnley
Longleaf Elementary – Christian Dawson
McArthur Elementary – Tristan Johnson
Molino Park Elementary – Olivia Franks
Montclair Elementary – Nevaeh Jenkins
Myrtle Grove Elementary – Elba Bautista
N.B. Cook Elementary – Kishora Goldsmith
Navy Point Elementary – Frieda Turbeville
Northview High – Sarah Perritt
O.J. Semms Elementary – Caulee White-Wiggins
Oakcrest Elementary – Tristan Raines
PACE Center for Girls – Yana Jenkins
Pensacola Beach Elementary – Jason Cerone
Pensacola High – LiAna Patterson
Pine Forest High – Brittany Williams
Pine Meadow Elementary – O’Rion Evans
Pleasant Grove Elementary – Kayla Gross
Ransom Middle – Da’vina Bettis
Scenic Heights Elementary – Michael Griffin
Day Support at Lakeview – Jessica Jones
Sherwood Elementary – Zacharias Thomas
Tate High – Nina Ventura
Warrington Elementary – Caleb Stanfield
Warrington Middle – Kiana Burgos
Washington High – Taylor Delorme
Weis Elementary – Noah Williams
West Florida High – Joshua Bazinet
West Pensacola Elementary – Moinee Rochelle
Woodham Middle – Dwayne Janigen
Workman Middle – Sol Tripp IV
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Rotary Academic All-Stars Named (With Gallery)
May 11, 2018
The Atmore Rotary Club recognized 138 area high school students as Academic All-Stars Thursday night.
The Academic All-Star program is open to students who attend Northview High School, Atmore Christian School, Escambia County High School or Escambia Academy. To be named an Academic All-Star, a student must have maintained at least a B average in every subject for each grading period of the school year, with at least one A for each grading period.
Those who have maintained this status from the 9th through the 12th grades, were honored as Four-Year Academic All-Stars (pictured top) and received a scholarship.
The Randolph B. Luttrell, Sr.Scholarship, valued at $2,000, was presented to Billie Jean McKinley. The Mary Joyner Grissett Memorial Scholarship, also for $2,000, was presented to Kristin Gore. An Anna Ruth Vickery Scholarship worth $2,000 was presented to ShaDiamond Harris.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Those honored as Atmore Rotary Club Academic All Stars were:
(Four-Year Academic All-Stars are denoted with asterisks)
ATMORE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
9th Grade
Micah Mast
Emma Overstreet
Lily Richardson
10th Grade
Lylia Albritton
Jace Weber
11th Grade
Luke Chambless
Charley Clemmons
Kyle Hostetler
12th Grade
Gabrielle Henderson
Kamryn Mothershed
Jasmina Stahly ****
Melissa Wilson
ESCAMBIA ACADEMY
9th Grade
Jeb Black
Jackson Dortch
Avery Mims
Rubye Nix
Disha Patel
10th Grade
Anna Ruth Smith
Gaines Tanner
11th Grade
Bailey Hayles
Lexie Hollinger
Mary Thompson Lancaster
Sara Rolin
Emma Caroline Sasser
12th Grade
Jackson Breckenridge ****
Melanie Fournier
Andrew Howell
Anna Kathryn Rolin
Austin Williams****
ESCAMBIA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
9th Grade
Keyonna Atkins
Destiny Brown
Nadija Graves
Jakiyah Hixon
Janiyah Lambert
Breanna McGowan
Madison Simmons
Mia Simmons
10th Grade
Kayley Johnson
Divyaben Patel
Joshua Richardson
Nakieyah Robinson
Ladarious Wilson
11th Grade
Cortez Finklea
Darrica James
Christiara Jones
Anaya Montgomery
Johnika Roberts
Olivia Simmons
Adonis Williams
Luerensley Williams
12th Grade
Lazarrian Boykin ****
Destiny Freemon
ShaDiamond Harris
Josaline Hollinger
Diamond Kidd
Nylah Knight
Rodney Lee
Curteia McCants
Billie Jean McKinley
Terriana McNeil ****
Dekaveon Reynolds
Zaria Smith
Keyaira Wilson ****
NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
9th Grade
Maggie Lauren Amerson
Haillie Marie Anderson
Naudua Briana-Nicole Carach
Sophia Danielle Cotita
Savannah Corrinn Doremus
Amber Marie Gilman
Shelby Madlyn Godwin
Hailey Nicole Harigel
Hannah Elizabeth Hughes
Rylee Evan Huskey
Maille Viola Kilcrease
Heather Lashea Knowles
Bryce Garrett Korinchak
David Allen Lamb
Abigail Lynn Levins
Meredith McKinley McGhee
Mary Paige Nassar
Abigail Elise Nelson
Libby Shay Pugh
Emily Grace Stabler
Benjamin Tyler Ward
Summer Marie Waters
Autumn Hope Williams
William Lane Wilson
10th Grade
Addison Claire Albritton
William Milton Beach
Cassidy Jordyn Boutwell
Emily Grace Boutwell
Alexia Lee Broadhead
Keaton Adam Brown
Lacie Elizabeth Carter
Karlee’ Nicole Criswell
Jackson Thomas Edwards
Jason Nikijah Fayard
Ashlan Kaile Harigel
Anna Christine King
Ansleigh Marie Maholovich
Abigayil O Mascaro
Kayla Marie McKillon
Charleigh Elaine Parham
Kinzie Brooke Rackard
Savannah Nicole Roley
Marissa Denae Rothrock
Cloe Madison Smith
Savannah Grace Spence
Bailey Anna Van Pelt
Brianna Shay White
11th Grade
Austin Joshua Adams
Lexxi Olivia Baggett
Jacob Wolf Borelli
Marissa Skye Bullington
Logan Wade Chavers
Justin Alan Cruce
Rebecca Nicole Dunn
Dalton Dewayne Hamilton
Kherstin Sinone Johnson
Seth Hammac Killam
Gabrielle Faith Kline
Tanner Brett Levins
Aubree Grace Love
Lance Taylor McLaughlin
Sara Delaney Reynolds
Valen Taylor Shelley
Madison Alyssa Sherouse
Aaliyah Raquel Tucker
12th grade
Anna Belle Barberree ****
Dawson Christopher Brown
Jarrod Latrell Davison
Jason Riley Fischer
Austin Laine Ging
Bria Ashlynn Hardy
Fisher Logan Spence
Hunter Ashton Spence
Madison Skye White
Tara Faith Windham ****
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Tate Alumni Group Presents $500 Donation To The Tate High FFA
May 10, 2018
The Tate High School Alumni Group presented $500 to the Tate High School FFA Wednesday. The group previosly donated $500 to the Tate High Showband of the South for their trip to Hawaii and $500 to the Tate High cheerleaders to travel to competition.
The Tate High Alumni Group meets at 11:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at King’s Buffet on Nine Mile Road.
Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate Band Holds ‘Jazz In The Courtyard’
May 9, 2018
The Tate High School Band presented a Courtyard Jazz Concert Thursday evening. The concert was held in the school courtyard, and included a performance of The Incredibles from Jazz I. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate’s Adam Norre Wins Florida School Resource Officers’ Scholarship
May 8, 2018
The Florida Association of School Resource Officers (FASRO) awarded Tate High School student Adam Norre with a $1,000 scholarship to college of his choice. Noore plans to attend the University of West Florida Florida and major in pre-med. The schoarship was presented to Norre by Tate SRO Deputy Pamela Whitlock and Principal Rick Shackle. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.