IP Awards $63,000 In Grants To 21 Local Nonprofits
December 9, 2022
International Paper’s Pensacola Mill awarded $63,000 in International Paper Foundation grants this week to 21 local organizations, in conjunction with the company’s commitment to education, hunger, health and wellness, disaster relief and initiatives that improve our planet.
“We are pleased to support local organizations in their efforts to make a difference in education, hunger, health and wellness and disaster relief,” said Whitney Fike, International Paper communications manager. “These grants help organizations fund new yearly projects and programs that support their critical mission and impact those in need in our own community.”
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Local community organizations and their projects awarded grants for 2022:
- Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation – Pediatric Health and Wellness Clinic
- Autism Pensacola – 2023 Kids for Camp Summer Learning Lab
- Bright Bridge Ministries – Hot, Healthy Meals
- Capstone Adaptive Learning and Therapy Centers – Expression through Language
- Children’s Home Society – After School and Summer Learning Gains and Enrichment
- Council on Aging of West Florida – Windmill Generator Kits for Kids
- Covenant Hospice Foundation – My Wish to Terminally Ill Children and Adults
- Escambia Search and Rescue – Project Lifesaver International Program
- Feeding the Gulf Coast – Backpack Program: Weekend Meals for Children
- Foodraising Friends – Food in the Home Everyday
- Health and Hope Clinic – Strengthening Clinic Capacity for Care
- Jim Allen Elementary – B.E.S.T. Books for Reading
- Lakeview Center – Supporting Youth in Group Homes
- Manna Food Bank – Healthy Kids Initiative
- Pace Band Boosters – Pace Band New Threads
- Pace Center for Girls – Literacy Intervention
- Pensacola Little Theatre – A Face of Arts Education and the Art of Movement
- ReadyKids! – Ready Readers
- Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida – Heart to Heart
- The Arc Gateway – Big Impacts for Children through Access to Tools and Materials
- Valerie’s House – No Child Grieves Alone, Group Night Activities
Grants were determined after careful committee review with local team members. Recommendations are subsequently reviewed by the International Paper Foundation’s grants committee, which then must be confirmed and ratified by the foundation’s board of trustees.
Grants are awarded once a year. Organizations are invited to take an eligibility assessment at www.ipgiving.com to see if their program is eligible to apply for funding.
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Infinitely Big, Infinitely Small: Jim Allen Elementary Visits Roy Hyatt Environmental Center
December 8, 2022
Fifth graders from Jim Allen Elementary School visited the Escambia County Public School’s Roy Hyatt Environmental Center in Cantonment Wednesday.
The students took part in the “Infinitely Big! Infinitely Small!” program. They entered the inflatable planetarium blasting off into space studying the infinitely big planets found in our solar system and all the cool things found in deep space.
They also entered the microscope lab learning about the flow of energy through an ecosystem while studying the infinitely big blue whale who eats tiny shrimp-like creatures called krill, who in turn each tiny microscopic plankton.
Finally the Jim Allen Elementary student scientist peered into the infinitely small world of plankton observing a food chain in action while using microscopes.
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FPL Completes Day Of Caring Project At Jim Allen Elementary
December 7, 2022
The United Way Day of Caring happened a little later this year at Jim Allen Elementary School.
On the originally scheduled Day of Caring in October, Florida Power & Light team members were in south Florida supporting Hurricane Ian restoration efforts. Instead of canceling, FPL team members rescheduled and completed their Day of Caring just recently.
FPL team members assembled workbook pages to take the load off Jim Allen teachers.
“Jim Allen Elementary appreciates the FPL team making time in their schedules to come and complete our project,” Jim Allen Elementary Assistant Principal Susan Dorman said.
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Ransom Middle School Names Students Of The Month
December 6, 2022
Ransom Middle School recently announced their Students of the Month for October. They are Tresten Burgans and Lilah Coleman. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
A Christmas Miracle: The Miracle League’s Annual Christmas Party
December 5, 2022
Santa visited with Miracle League players at their Christmas party at Tate High School Friday night.
Tate High student organizations and volunteers came together to put on the party, including the Beta club.
“This is a shout-out to Beta Club at Tate for hosting their annual Christmas for our players at MLP. For years they have made this event so special for our athletes as well as hosting a Trunk or Treat and serving as buddies for us throughout the years,” Shirley Godwin of the Miracle League said.
The Miracle League players were able to visit Santa, enjoy dinner, watch a special performance and more.
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North Escambia Area Students Sweep County Spelling Bee
December 4, 2022
Can you spell “egocentricity”?
Three North Escambia area students took the top spots in the 47th Annual Sandy Sansing Spelling Bee.
The winners (listed with their prize and teacher) were:
1st Place — Evan Henderson – Ransom Middle School, $300, Teacher: Lori Johnson
2nd Place — Ian Ramos – Beulah Middle School, $200, Teacher: Brandee Burke
3rd Place — Brennan Keenan - Bratt Elementary School, $150, Teacher: Mandi Carter
The word that distinguished first and second places in the final round was “egocentricity”. The word “mortgage” was the last word of the bee to secure Henderson’s position in first place.
Pictured: (L-R) English Language Arts Specialist Dr. Nicole Everette; Evan Henderson, first place, Ransom Middle School; Ian Ramos, second place, Beulah Middle School; Brennan Keenan, third place Bratt Elementary; Director of Sandy Sansing Human Resources Jacquie Gray; Superintendent of Escambia County Public Schools Dr. Tim Smith. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Photos: Hundreds Turn Out For Flomaton Christmas Parade
December 4, 2022
Crowds lined the streets for the annual Flomaton Christmas Parade Saturday morning.
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(Our apologies to the Flomaton High band and cheerleaders, Flomaton fire and police and others that led the parade…our camera was just a little bit late in arriving due to traffic.)
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Santa Visits Century Library, Has 11 More Library Visits Planned Across The County (With Gallery)
December 2, 2022
Santa Claus visited the Century Library Thursday night, and he will take time out of his busy schedule to make 11 more visits to libraries across the county before Christmas.
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Santa posed for photos and took note of those special Christmas gift wish lists. He was asked for a variety of gifts, including a Barbie Dreamhouse, Peppa Pig, Thomas the Train, a telescope, games, a 4-wheeler, makeup, a trampoline, and a helicopter.
Santa made no promises, but hinted that some of the gift requests might just be doable for good little boys and girls. Well, except maybe the helicopter.
“That would probably be a little big for the sleigh,” the jolly old elf said.
Santa has the follow visits to West Florida Library branches planned before Christmas:
- Tuesday, Dec. 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Southwest Library
- Tuesday, Dec. 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Westside Library
- Wednesday, Dec. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Pensacola Library
- Thursday, Dec. 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Tryon Library
- Thursday, Dec. 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Molino Library
- Saturday, Dec. 10, 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Bellview Library
- Tuesday, Dec. 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Bellview Library
- Tuesday, Dec. 13, 3-4 p.m. – Tryon Library
- Thursday, Dec. 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m. – Southwest Library
- Saturday, Dec. 17, 1:30-2:30 p.m. – Pensacola Library
- Wednesday, Dec. 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Molino Library
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Deidra’s Gift Provides Christmas Gifts For Sick, Shut-Ins In Century
December 2, 2022
With help from St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Century, Deidra’s Gift was able to present a donation to the Century Center for Rehabilitation & Healing.
The funds will be used by staff to purchase Christmas gifts for sick and shut-in residents.
Deidra’s gift was established in memory of Dedria Robinson, who was killed in 2005 in an automobile accident at age 11.
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Three With 120 Years Combined Experience Retire From International Paper
November 30, 2022
Three employees with 120 years combined service recently retired from International Paper’s mill in Cantonment.
They are:
- Tommy Nall, predictive maintenance technician, 42 years of service
- Mark Ard, reliability engineer, 37 years of service
- John Huelsbeck, storeroom, 41 years of service
“These team members have been teachers, mentors, high level contributors and friends at the mill. They professionally and personally will leave long lasting positive impressions,” Scott Taylor, mill manager, said.
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