Ernest Ward Students Place In Regional Science, Engineering Fair
March 7, 2013
Two Ernest Ward Middle School students were the only North Escambia area students to place in the 58th Annual West Panhandle Regional Science and Engineering Fair held recently at the University of West Florida.
Madison Kemp received an honorable mention award in the environmental science category, and Alex McMinn received an honorable mention in microbiology.
Over 200 students were judged in 13 categories representing middle and high school students from both Santa Rosa and Escambia County. Over 120 judges from UWF and the community judged projects in the event.
Cruisers Car Show Saturday At Blue Jacket Jamboree
March 7, 2013
Cruisers Unlimited of Atmore will host a car show this Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. during the Blue Jacket Jamboree at Northview High School.
The show will feature classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars and more. FFA students will judge the vehicles with awards presented by 3 p.m.
The first 25 entrants will receive a commemorative dash plaque. Cost is $10 per car, which includes admission into the Blue Jacket Jamboree for two people. For entry information, contact Todd Parker at (850) 327-4439.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree will be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 9 at Northview High School. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under, at the gate. In addition to the car show, the day’s events will include crafts, food, games, arts and crafts and more.
The proceeds from the event will fund scholarships for graduating Northview seniors and promote agricultural education and FFA in Northwest Florida. The Blue Jacket Jamboree is sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com.
Century Installs New Sign
March 7, 2013
The Town of Century has installed a new scrolling message sign alongside at the entrance to the Century City Hall and the branch library. The variable message board will be used to display local announcements. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Century Correctional Takes Part In Read Across America Day
March 7, 2013
Read Across America Day was recently celebrated at Jay Elementary School, with a little help from Century Correctional Institution.
Century Correctional’s Assistant Warden Robert Flores and Officer Tony deGraaf read to Mrs. deGraaf’s kindergarten class at Jay Elementary School as part of the program. They read the popular Seuss book Green Eggs and Ham and gave each student a special treat. They also expressed the importance of learning to read and of a good education.
Read Across America Day, the signature program of the National Education Association, focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships and reading resources. It’s held annual on or near Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
Pictured: Century Correctional Institution Officer Tony deGraaf (in hat) and Assistant Warden Robert Flores read to a kindergarten class at Jay Elementary School. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Blue Jacket Jamboree To Feature Variety Of Vendors, Foods And Entertainment
March 6, 2013
Saturday’s Blue Jacket Jamboree at Northview High School will feature a variety of vendors, and plenty of great food and entertainment.
Vendors currently scheduled to attend the event include:
- Batter Queens baked goods
- Caum Country Candles
- Archie’s Handcrafted Woodworking
- Too Many Pies; Wreaths and Embroidery
- Eye Candy Photography
- Handmade Glass Jewelry By Michele
- 31 Gift Ministries
- Scentsy
- Angie’s Teaching Tools To Go
- Origami Owl Jewelry
- Funnel Cakes
- Boiled/Roasted Peanuts
- Ernest Ward FFA (Beef Jerky)
- Hope 4 Halee Merchandise
- West Florida High School FFA Wreaths and more
- Pampered Chef
- Advocare Weight Loss
- Velata Consultant
- Grace Adele Consultant
- Magda Fox Perfumes
- First Choice Home Builders
- Hometown Contractors
- Tupperware
- Bobby Langham, Children’s Clothes and Baskets
- Cindy Herrington, Jewelry
Available concession items will include BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, fries, nachos and more.
The event will also include a motorcycle ride, a Cruiser’s Unlimited Car Show, live entertainment, kids activities and games, and much more.
The Blue Jacket Jamboree, sponsored in part by NorthEscambia.com, will take place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. this Saturday, March 9 on the campus of Northview High School, 4100 West Highway 4 in Bratt. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children 10 and under.
Volunteer Firefighters Undergo Hands On LifeFlight Training
March 5, 2013
Volunteer firefighters from three North Escambia fire stations participated in a LifeFlight training class Monday night at the Walnut Hill Fire Station on Highway 97. A LifeFlight crew gave the participants from the Walnut Hill, Molino and Cantonment fire stations a tour of the aircraft, plus instruction on how to handle emergencies involving the helicopter, how setup a landing zone and how patients are loaded.
Pictured top and inset: A LifeFlight training class Monday night at the Walnut Hill Fire Station. Picture below: Flight nurse Norman Lacsamana discusses patient care and loading. Pictured bottom: Firefighters from Walnut Hill, Molino and Cantonment took part in the class. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Perry Byars Named Northview High Teacher Of The Year
March 4, 2013
Perry Byars has been named Teacher of the Year at Northview High School. Byars has been teaching for 25 years and currently teaches Agriscience. While attending the University of Florida,Byars earned both his Bachelors degree and Masters degree in Agriculture. He also earned an Associates degree from Lake City Community College. He is the sponsor of the National FFA Organization at Northview. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week
March 4, 2013
Escambia County Extension and the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (UF/IFAS) are drawing attention to invasive species during National Invasive Species Awareness Week, March 2 to March 8. Invasive species are non-native or exotic species that do not naturally occur in an area and cause economic, environmental harm or harm to human health.
Invasive exotic plants and animals cause many challenges for natural resource managers of timber, wildlife and recreational uses. Invasive species can displace native plants and wildlife affecting fire regimes, water flow and biodiversity. Private and public lands are in need of frequent treatment to eradicate these invasive species. Invasive species do not know boundaries and as a result public and private lands are affected as well as natural and man-made water bodies and associated watersheds.
For more information on prevention and containment of invasive species contact Escambia County Extension at (850) 475-5230 or click here.
Pictured: Cogongrass, considered one of the 10 worst weeks in the world, occurs throughout Florida, displacing native species. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Residents Take Part In Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee
March 4, 2013
Numerous Escambia County residents joined Vice President Joe Biden and a host of U.S. House and Senate members in the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee. The annual event commemorating the beating of voting rights marchers on “Bloody Sunday” in 1965 during which the marchers were turned around as they crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge on their march from Selma to Montgomery. Speakers at the Martin and Coretta King Unity Brunch at Wallace Community College prior to the bridge crossing included Eddie Tullis, former chief of the Poarch Creek Indians. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
North Escambia Bee Association Holds Annual Workshop
March 3, 2013
The annual North Escambia Bee Association Workshop was held Saturday at Northview High School.
The event featured a variety of workshops and demonstrations as beekeepers from across the area gathered.
Participants learned about caring for their hives, pesticides, honey production and more.
Pictured: The annual North Escambia Bee Association Workshop was held Saturday at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
