Tate Ag Students Get Up Close Look At Baling Hay
August 31, 2015
Agriculture students at Tate High School took part in a class Friday led by Melissa Gibbs and Austin Courson on how to bale hay.
“Cut it. let it dry, flip it, let it dry some more, rake it into rows and bale it,” explained observer Kim Stefansson, school district public relations coordinator.
Pictured: Baling hay Friday morning at Tate High School. Photos by Kim Stefansson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bonus Photos: Northview Football, Cheerleaders Band
August 31, 2015
For a bonus photo gallery from last Friday night’s Northview at Crestview game, click here.
The gallery includes football action shots, the band and the cheerleaders. For the game action story, click here.
Photos by Gary Amerson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Hundreds Turn Out For Free Food Giveaway (With Photo Gallery)
August 28, 2015
Tons of free food were given away to hundreds in need Friday morning in Century.
Between 12,000 and 15,000 pounds of food were distributed in cooperation with Pensacola Caring Hearts and the Bay Area Food Bankey at the Abundant Life Assembly of God Church.
The line for the began forming nearly three hours before the giveaway was set to start, church members said. When the first boxes of food were given out around 9 a.m., the line stretched out of sight and all the way around the church to the back of their property.
“It’s an amazing turnout. There are an awful lot of people here,” Joseph Berman of the Bay Area Food Bank said. “In one way, that’s good, but in another it’s really bad that there that many people here in need.”
For more photos, click to enlarge.
Pictured: A free food giveaway Friday morning in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos.
NHS To Hold Meet The Chiefs (With Bonus Cheerleader, Dance, Band Photos)
August 26, 2015
Northview High School will hold “Meet The Chiefs” Thursday at 7 p.m. Fans will have a chance to meet the football players and cheerleaders ahead of the regular season.
A meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. for parents of football players.
For cheerleader, dance, band and NJROTC photos, click here.
Pictured: The Northview band, cheerleaders, dance team and NJROTC from last Friday night. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
NJROTC Cadets Attend Leadership Training Camps
August 24, 2015
Navy Junior ROTC Cadets from seven Escambia and Santa Rosa county schools attended two camps before school started at Naval Air Station Pensacola — a Leadership Academy and a Basic Leadership Training camp.
The NJROTC cadets and instructors from Northview, Escambia, Pine Forest, Washington, Navarre, Milton and Pace high schools took part in the camps with their days staring at 5 a.m. and continuing until 9:30 p.m. The cadets also had to stand barracks watches throughout the night.
Each camp included academics, orienteering and first aid, drills, a physical fitness test and daily fitness training, personnel inspections, daily room and locker inspections and tours of the various active duty training facilities.
The 53 cadets attending the Leadership Academy also had the opportunity to participate in a Leadership Reaction Course and a Marine Corps obstacle course. The 50 cadets in the Basic Leadership Training camp were able to observe demonstrations of aviation fire fighting training, rescue swimmer training, and participate in the USMC circuit course.
Both camps competed in a Jeopardy style academic brain brawl that covered topics covered in the NJROTC curriculum.
Cadets graduating from the camps received a certificate of completion and ribbon, while those completing the Leadership Academy also earned a silver cord that is worn with their uniform.
Northview cadets that successfully completed Leadership Academy were (with awarded medals listed):
- Moriah McGahan — Distinguished Cadet (Top Cadet for the camp, 2nd Sit-ups, 3rd Push-ups, 1st Mile run, 3rd Room Inspection, 1st Overall Physical Fitness Test)
- Katie Cmehil — 1st in Sit-ups
- Sara McCreary — 1st in Knockout competition
- Ureil Codrington
- James White — 4th Overall in the Male Physical Fitness test
Northview cadets that successfully completed Basic Leadership Training Camp were:
- Wyatt Morris — 3rd in Sit-ups
- Oreblis Rodriguez — 2nd in Push-ups
- Hunter Witt
- Zachary Sheldon
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
New West Florida Library Director On The Job
August 23, 2015
The new director of the West Florida Public Library system is settling in after a few weeks on the job.
Todd J. Humble spent 13 years at the library supervisor at the Northview Richland Hills Library near Fort Worth. With more than 30 years experience, Humble was worked as library director for a county library in Garden City, KS, a middle and high school library specialist in Michigan, an adult education teacher and he provided computer consulting for small businesses. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in computer science and history from Eastern Michigan University and a Masters of library and information science from Wayne State University.
As library director in Escambia County, Humble is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the West Florida Public LIbrary, and is responsible for the administration, supervision, management, and coordination of all branch libraries and personnel. As director of library services, Humble also administers the library’s youth, circulation, computer, outreach, reference and support services.
The West Florida Library system includes the following locations:
- Main Library, 239 North Spring Street
- Tyron Branch Library, 1200 Langley Avenue
- Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway
- Century Branch Library, 7991 North Century Boulevard
- Molino Branch Library, 6450-A Highway 95A
- Westside Branch Library, 1301 West Gregory Street
- Genealogy Branch Library, 5740 North 9th Avenue
Pictured: New West Florida Library Director Todd J. Humble at a welcome breakfast with the Friends of the West Florida Public Library breakfast. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Giant American Flag Raised Over Flomaton
August 21, 2015
Flomaton is patriotic small town with a big heart– and now a really big American flag. The giant American flag was raised Thursday the intersection of Highway 113 and Highway 31.
The flag is 25 x 40 feet flying on an 86-foot tall pole at local business Rowland Tires.
Owner Christopher Rowland, who grew up in Flomaton, said he wanted to give something back to his town and show his gratitude to the many men and women that have sacrificed to keep our country free.
The community quickly responded to giant flag, taking to Facebook to thank the store.
“This is awesome! God bless our little town,” one person wrote. “From a veteran from Flomaton, I thank you so much. This is beautiful,” said another. “Actually brought a tear when Old Glory was flying in the wind this afternoon, beautiful sight,” wrote another resident.
Several other businesses and individuals help make the Old Glory display possible: Jimmy White and Deep South Crane, Campbell Sand and Gravel, Steve Stanton, Jason Beasley, Frank Beasley, Pete Salazar, American Concrete and Brantley Contractors.
Pictured top: A giant American flag at Highway 113 and Highway 31 in Flomaton, AL. Pictured inset: The flagpole was lifted into place by Deep South Cranes on Wednesday. Pictured below: The flag was raised during a special ceremony Thursday afternoon. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia 4-H Youth Win At State Competition
August 21, 2015
Members of 4-H from Escambia County won several awards in recent state competitions.
This year, Escambia County 4-H participated in a variety of events and four youth to state level competitions at 4-H University – a week-long overnight event for senior 4-H youth ages 14-18 at the University of Florida. Attendees participated in educational workshops led by UF faculty and explored career opportunities, interacted with youth from all over the state and worked on life skills that will help them become productive and engaged citizens within their very own community.
Winners from Escambia County are Danielle Tinker and Michelle Tinker, who took a 1st place/blue ribbon in Team Demonstrated/Illustrated Talk in Animal Industry; Amanda Tanner taking a 1st place/blue ribbon in Public Speaking. Danielle Tinker and Karrigan Scott with a 1st place/blue ribbon in Share the Fun.
In the category of Senior Photography, Amanda Tanner won 1st place in Flora, 2nd place in 4-H Theme and Evan Bush took 1st place in 4-H Theme. For Intermediate Photography, Ami Rodgers won 1st place in Flora, 2nd place in Architectural Design, and 2nd place for Photo Story. In addition to winning in competitive events, Danielle Tinker was also elected Florida 4-H state treasurer and also won a travel scholarship to the National 4-H Congress.
Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
GED Classes Beginning At Molino Community Center
August 19, 2015
GED classes will being Monday, August 31 at the Molino Community Center from 6-8 p.m. each Monday and Thursday evening in Room 124.
New students 1will need to take the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) before registration for the GED classes. The test will be given at the Molino Community Center on Tuesday, August 25 at 5 p.m. for new students 18 or over with a photo identification. Cost is $15.
Registration for Fall 2015 classes will be Thursday, August 27 at the Molino Community Center from 5-8 p.m. All new and returning students will need to bring identification and a social secuity card. ‘
New students are required to complete an online registration at www.georgestonecenter.com. Computers will be set up on registration day to assist new students if needed. Tuition for the class is $30.
For more information on the Molino GED class, call Patricia Harrison at (850) 941-6200.
Bratt Elementary Wins $1,000 Wellness Challenge
August 19, 2015
Bratt Elementary School has been named the winner of Escambia Superintendent Malcolm Thomas’ first annual Choose Wellness Challenge. The school was presented a $1,000 prize at Tuesday’s meeting of the Escambia County School Board.
The challenge was to see which school or major department could achieve the highest level of participation in the challenge by the end of the school year. Participants completed four steps to promote health and wellness, potentially reducing the district’s health care and lost work time costs.
Thomas said he expected the winner to come from a school that was located near the district’s health and wellness center. But he was wrong.
“This year’s winner is actually the school that is located the furtherest away from the center. So it appears mileage and inconvenience is simply not a factor,” he said.
The $1,000 prize is expected to be used in some manner to promote wellness among the school’s staff. All of the funds were from private donations; no taxpayer dollars were used.
Pictured: Bratt Elementary “Wellness Challenge” winners represented by Laura Carroll, assistant principal; Jeanene Hall, principal, and Lissa Bardin, the school’s wellness coordinator, with Superintendent Malcolm Thomas. Photo by Kim Stefansson for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.