Molino Park Students Dress As 100-Year Olds
January 28, 2016
Molino Park Elementary School students celebrated the 100th day of the school year Wednesday by dressing up like 100-year olds.
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Florida Sends Trucks For D.C. Blizzard Cleanup, Funny Message Included
January 28, 2016
The Florida Department of Transportation has sent 15 dump trucks from the Sunshine State to help dig Washington, D.C. out from the snow. Each truck has a friendly message on the back from VisitFlorida — “Sharing the sunshine” and a hitchhiking snowman holding a sign that says “Florida Bound”.
“Florida is glad to help Washington, D.C., dig out from the snow I have seen on my visit here this week,” Gov. Rick Scott said in a statement. “Our state will provide 15 dump trucks with a message of ‘Sunshine’ to encourage residents as they clean up and recover.”
Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jim Boxold (FDOT) said, “The Florida Department of Transportation is proud to provide important equipment to the residents of the District of Columbia. Our trucks will not only help with snow removal, but will also remind Washington D.C. residents that the Sunshine State welcomes their visit anytime.”
Will Seccombe, president & CEO of Visit Florida said, “While Florida is proud to help out the nation’s capital in the aftermath of this storm, we also want to send a friendly reminder to our chilly northern neighbors that we have plenty of sunshine and warm weather for them to enjoy here in the Sunshine State.”
FDOT will provide the 15 dump trucks and 31 state employees to assist with snow removal from the recent storm. The equipment and personnel are from Northwest Florida, Northeast Florida and Central Florida.
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Byrneville Elementary Students Prepare For Groovy Reading Night
January 27, 2016
Byrneville Elementary School will hold a Groovy Reading Night this Thursday from 6-7 p.m. at the school. In anticipation of the event, students created VW buses with the students inside.
The event is for all grades. The students will enjoy a movie, popcorn and face painting, while the parents will attend breakout sessions. Families will also be able to visit the school’s Book Fair.
All Byrneville Elementary School parents and students are urged to attend.
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Vet Students Donate Pet Oxygen Masks To Escambia Fire Rescue
January 26, 2016
The Pensacola State College’s Veterinary Technology Program presented Escambia County Fire Rescue with five sets of pet oxygen masks Monday.
The masks were donated by students in the class.
Veterinary Technology Program Director Sarah Meyer-Paterson made the presentation to Escambia Fire Rescue Captain Craig Ammons at the PSC Warrington Campus.
“We have been very fortunate to have used these several times in the past with great success,” Ammons said. “This will replace where our people have been very creative and used water bottles and oxygen tubing. So this will help out tremendously.”
Pictured top: Pensacola State Veterinary Technology Program students demonstrate the use of a per oxygen mask. Pictured inset: Escambia Fire Rescue Captain Craig Ammons accepts the donation. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge. Pictured below: An Escambia County (FL) EMS crew uses a water bottle as a makeshift oxygen mask to revive a kitten found during a fire in Flomaton last month. The kitten made a complete recovery. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Revolutionary War, Siege Of Pensacola Hero Galvez Named Honorary U.S. Citizen
January 26, 2016
Monday, Congressman Jeff Miller presented the UWF Historic Trust Board of Directors with the official documentation conferring Honorary Citizenship to Gen. Bernardo de Galvez, a Spanish military leader who led his forces against the British during the Siege of Pensacola in the American Revolutionary War. Galvez joins Sir Winston Churchill, Mother Teresa and just five others to become the eighth person to earn honorary citizenship in the United States. The documentation will be housed at the T. T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum in Pensacola. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Eagle Scouts Complete Extension Service Garden Projects
January 24, 2016
The Escambia Extension Service Horticulture program recently benefited from Boy Scouts Troop 36 Eagle Scout projects. The young men built two composters and installed an outdoor classroom in the Extension Service’s demonstration garden in Cantonment. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Peighton Dortch Named Miss NHS 2016 (With Photo Gallery)
January 24, 2016
Peighton Dortch was crowned Miss NHS 2016 Saturday night at Northview High School.
Maddi Weber was named first runner-up, while Jadlyn Agerton was named second runner-up from among 18 contestants.
Other awards were presented as follows:
Miss Congeniality – Amber Freeman
Miss Hospitality – Maddi Weber
Miss Physical Fitness – Peighton Dortch
Miss Poise and Appearance – Jadelyn Agerton
For a pageant photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: First Runner-up Maddi Weber, Miss NHS 2016 Peighton Dortch and Second Runner-up Jadlyn Agerton. Pictured inset; Miss NHS 2016 Peighton Dortch.
Tate Names Students Of The Month
January 21, 2016
Tate High School has named Students of the Month for December. They are Brandon Pheabus and Grace Mills, pictured with Principal Rick Shackle. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia School Board Declares ‘National FFA Week’
January 20, 2016
Tuesday night, the Escambia County School Board approved a resolution declaring National FFA Week for February 20-27, 2016.
“(FFA) is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of young people by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career successthrough agricultural education at the local, state, and national level,” the resolution stated .
FFA members, advisers and administrators from Tate, West Florida and Northview high schools were on hand as the school board unanimously approved the resolution.
To read the school board resolution, click here.
Pictured top: FFA members from Tate, West Florida and Northview high schools with a National FFA Week resolution passed Tuesday night by the Escambia County School Board. Pictured inset: Northview FFA members Mitchell Singleton, Brandon Korinchak and Courtney Weekley at the school board meeting. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Century Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr’s Legacy (With Photo Gallery)
January 19, 2016
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was celebrated across the area Monday.
In Century, a “Keep the Dream Alive’ birthday celebration was held at the Century Community Center. Guest speaker Evangelist Letitia Griggs told the crowd to look beyond the dream, look beyond the one man who had a dream and look toward Jesus regardless of race.
For a photo gallery, click here.
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