Molino Class: Raising Urban And Backyard Poultry
July 31, 2013
The Escambia County Extension will host a class on raising poultry focused on both the urban and backyard farmer. Classes will be held on Monday, August 5, at the Molino Community Complex, 6450 Highway 95-A, and Wednesday, August 7, at the Downtown Library, 200 W. Gregory Street. Both programs begin at 6 p.m.
This class will provide information on breed selection, housing, nutrition and daily care for new and current poultry owners.
Contact Fran Lainhart, Escambia County Extension, (850) 475-5230 to reserve a seat. Space is limited to 40 participants.
Northview Schedules 9th Grade, New Student Orientation
July 31, 2013
Northview High School will host 9th grade and new student student orientation on Thursday, August 15, from 8-11 a.m..
Students will report directly to the theater. Signs and guides will be available to direct students to the correct area. Parents should arrange for transportation to pickup their child from the school promptly at 11:00.
Current 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students can pick up schedules, get their textbooks any time between 9 a.m. and noon on August 14. Upon arriving on campus, students should report directly to the attendance window to pick up schedules before proceeding to the media center for textbooks.
Parents can find bus transportation information on the school website.
Counselors will not be available for schedule changes at this time but students may pick up a change of schedule form. Offices will be closed from noon until 1 p.m.
Barrineau Park 4-H Members Donate To Children’s Hospital
July 29, 2013
Dillon Conti challenged his fellow Barrineau Park 4-H Club members to give something back to the community.
He presented them with the idea of collecting board games to donate to the Child Life Program at Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital in Pensacola.
Each member set aside a portion of the proceeds they received from the sale of their animal and showmanship winning from the GCA/NRA Spring Livestock Show last April at the Langley Bell 4-H Center. Each club member used the funds to purchase a board game of their choice.
The Barrineau Park 4-H Club members presented the board games Wednesday morning to Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital. Club members plan to make another donation next year.
Members of the Barrineau Park 4-H Club visited Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital Wednesday to donate board games for patients. Scrabble, Trouble, Scrabble Slam and other games will provide hours of entertainment. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Iraqi Educator Learns About American Farming In Walnut Hill
July 28, 2013
A few farming tips from Walnut Hill may be put to use in Iraq soon.
Walnut Hill farmer Mike Koehn and UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County Extension Agent Libbie Johnson recently hosted Bashar Hwaidi from the Qadisiyah province of Iraq on a short farm tour. Bashar was in Escambia County with a larger delegation of teenage visitors from the Gulf Coast Diplomacy Council.
During his trip to Walnut Hill, Hwaidi wanted to learn more about American agriculture and take the knowledge back to Iraq where he serves as an educator at the Small Business Development Center in Diwanyah City.
Hwaidi learned about cotton and peanut production, GPS navigation, financing and marketing systems for row crop farmers.
Ben Koehn of Walnut Hill also demonstrated “hands off” tractor driving in which GPS navigation is used to steer a tractor over an exact path in a field.
Hwaidi explained that precision agriculture is not the norm in Iraq and that he was very interested to see how different production practices are between Walnut Hill and Iraq.
Pictured top and inset: Walnut Hill farmer Mike Koehn explain American farming practices to an Iraqi educator. Pictured below: Bashar Hwaidi from Iraq watches a GPS is used to self-steer a John Deere tractor through a Walnut Hill field. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Camp Quarternote Presents ‘Sermon on the Mound’
July 28, 2013
Dozens of local kids spent the past week learning an entire play during Highland Baptist Church’s Camp Quarternote. They performed the “Sermon on the Mound” musical Sunday night at the church.
Pictured: Highland Baptist Church’s Camp Quarternote musical “Sermon on the Mound”. Submitted photos for Northescambia.com, click to enlarge.
Birth: Kendal Ruth Harrison
July 28, 2013
Maternal grandparents are Travis and Patsy Berry of Walnut Hill. Paternal grandparents are Wayne and Barbara Harrison of Atmore.
Northview NJROTC Members Take Part In Teen CERT Training
July 26, 2013
Eight members of the Northview High School NJROTC unit participated in Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training this week, sponsored by the federal Emergency Management Agency. Teen CERT is a national program of volunteers trained in disaster preparedness and emergency response. Teen CERT training teaches teens about the potential disasters that could affect their area and how to safely and responsibly respond to them.
Pictured top: Northview Teen CERT members Elijah Harbison, Sean Allister, Donald Baity, Lane Carnley, Zacarra Davis, Dylan Cartwright, Kira Cartwright, and Shauna Walker. Pictured below: Teen CERT members learned basic firefighting techniques Thursday afternoon from the crew of Escambia County Fire Rescue Engine 519 from Century. Pictured inset: The teens practice moving an “injured” person using a chair. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview FFA Officer Team Takes Part In Summer Retreat
July 25, 2013
The Northview High School FFA officer team attended a recent Pensacola Blue Wahoos game as the first part of the summer retreat. Members of the officer team are: (front, L-R) Tabitha Chavers, Courtney Solari, Bethany Reynolds, Courtney Weekley, Haylee Weaver, (back) Tiffani Cruce, Moriah McGahan, Jessica Lauren, Hunter Kite and Kaitlyn Kleinatland. Courtesy photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Manna Cuts Ribbon On Renovated, Upgraded Food Pantry
July 24, 2013
Manna Food Pantries held a ribbon cutting and open house at their newly renovated warehouse facility on Gonzalez Street Tuesday. The Main Pantry renovations were made possible by a grant from the Impact 100 group.
Manna serves those in need in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties through six pantries located in Pensacola, Ensley, Gonzales, Cantonment, Milton and Jay.
Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
4-H Holds Celebration Camp For Navy Kids
July 24, 2013
A 20 local youth members of 4-H recently held four 4-H Celebration Camps at the Langley Bell 4-H Camp in Beulah.
The youth presented and demonstrated various aspects of 4-H to over 120 children in grades K-3 from the NAS Pensacola and Corry Station child development centers.
4-H members Izzy, Elise and Jessica talked about their goat and pig projects and the children were given the opportunity to learn about the animals and how much time and effort goes into preparing them for showing. They also demonstrated to the groups that having an animal is a huge responsibility.
Donnie, Jamie, Amanda and Dwayne showed rabbits, and the children were able to get up close with them. The children were able to ask questions and learn about keeping rabbits healthy and how to show them.
Rebekah, Dillon, Alex, Sir, Dominic and Elydia all taught the Children the 4-H Pledge with the words and hand motions. For the older groups they demonstrated how to run a 4-H meeting. They were able to create their own club and hold their own 4-H meeting.
4-H clubs taking part in the event included Barrineau Park, Spectrum, Tech Wizards, Lost Bay, the Lucky Clovers and the Escambia County 4-H Horse Club.
Pictured top: Youth and children from one of the sessions. Pictured inset: Izzy, Jessica and Elise show a goat to the participants. Pictured below: Izzy and Jessica making a presentation. Pictured bottom: Rebekah, president of Escambia County 4-H explains the day to a group of fellow 4-H members. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
