Waterfront Rescue Opening Bargain Center In Cantonment
February 25, 2011
The Waterfront Rescue Mission will open its sixth bargain center March 5 in Cantonment.
The store is located at 732 North Highway 29 in the shopping center with Grocery Advantage. It will offer a variety of items, including clothing, furniture, household appliances, electronics, lawn furniture, tools, collectibles, new mattresses and more.
The bargain centers provide funds for Waterfront Rescue shelters and drug and alcohol recovery programs.
The grand opening celebration is planned for 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 5. There will be hot dogs, drinks and other goodies from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., or while supplies last.
Pictured: The interior and exterior of the new Waterfront Rescue Center Bargain Center that will open in Cantonment on March 5. Courtesy photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Celebrates FFA Week With Breakfast
February 25, 2011
FFA students at Ernest Ward Middle School did their part to celebrate National FFA Week with a Thursday morning breakfast for faculty and staff.
Students cooked a breakfast of eggs, grits, biscuits, bacon, sausage and more for the EWMS faculty and staff.
Click here for a photo gallery from the breakfast.
This year’s National FFA Week theme was “Infinite Potential” with members encouraged to envision, discover and achieve their potential within their communities.
Pictured: FFA students at Ernest Ward Middle School provide breakfast for the school’s faculty and staff Thursday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
‘Golden Cow Dung Award’ Presented To Ernest Ward Teacher’s Assistant
February 24, 2011
Ernest Ward Middle School teacher’s assistant Lindsey Kelley received the third annual “Golden Cow Dung Award” from members of the Ernest Ward FFA. The award presented Wednesday afternoon featured a large piece of cow dung, painted a golden color.
(Cow dung, in case you did not know, is what you are probably thinking it is. It’s that natural byproduct that cows drop in the field. The award is 100 percent real dung spray painted a golden color.)
Kelley received the award from the school’s FFA members as a “thank you” for supporting FFA. The same Golden Cow Dung Award was presented last year to Family & Consumer Science teacher Kathy Ellis and two years ago to Principal Nancy Perry.
More than half a million members around the nation are participating in National FFA Week activities at the local and state levels this week.
Pictured top: Ernest Ward Middle School FFA Gold Cow Dung Award presentation with Madison McGhee, photographer; Allison Woodfin, treasurer; Haley Brown, secretary; award-winner Lindsey Kelley; Addy Lee, parliamentarian; Tiffani Cruce, president; Penny Banda, FFA member; Bethany Reynolds, sentinel; FFA Sponsor Cynthia Wilson, Haylee Weaver, reporter; and Miranda Vidak, historian. Pictured inset: Kelley inspects her award. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Northview Celebrates National FFA Week
February 23, 2011
FFA members at Northview High School are celebrating National FFA Week with a variety of events.
Tuesday, the FFA officers and members prepared a homestyle breakfast for teachers, staff and invited guests that support the FFA program. On Monday, students prepared refreshments for bus drivers.
For a photo gallery from both events, click here.
FFA week activites include:
Monday: Bus Driver Refreshment/ FFA T-Shirts
FFA members prepared refreshments for all bus drivers to give to them in the morning as they arrived at school.
Tuesday: Teacher Breakfast
All teachers, staff and invited guests were invited to eat a home cooked breakfast before school started that was prepared by FFA officers and members.
Wednesday / Ag Olympics
All agricultural classes will participate the Ag Olympics program with several events.
Thursday / Coke Float Day
Members are invited to have a coke float in the Agriculture department during the student’s lunch.
Friday / Dirty Truck Contest
All students of Northview High School, FFA members or not, will be allowed to participate in the Dirty Truck Contest.
Saturday: Ruritan Farm Equipment Auction
FFA members will assist with the Walnut Hill Ruritan Farm Equipment Auction Saturday as a community service project.
Students Headed To Washington On EREC Youth Tour
February 22, 2011
Taylor Byrd from Northview High School and Caristyn Golden from Jay High School have been named winners in the Escambia River Electric Cooperative 2011 Youth Tour to Washington contest.
Students from the EREC service area interviewed with a panel of judges in this competition for a chance to win the opportunity to visit Washington.
Judges from PowerSouth Energy Cooperative in Andalusia, Alabama, and Southern Pine Electric Cooperative in Brewton, Alabama, scored contestants in their interviews based on their knowledge of Escambia River Electric Cooperative and the history of rural electrification. Personal attributes of each candidate such as character, academic ability, personality and leadership abilities were also considered.
Byrd and Golden were chosen to represent EREC on the Washington Youth Tour. While in Washington, the teens will have the opportunity to see the sights, learn about our nation’s capitol, rural electrification and make new friends from across the country.
“EREC is very proud to have these two outstanding students represent them on the Washington Youth Tour this year. Congratulations to each of them on achieving this honor,” said Sabrina Owens, EREC spokesperson.
Pictured top: Taylor Byrd (left) from Northview High School and Caristyn Golden from Jay High School will represent EREC on the Washington Youth Tour. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tickets Still Available For Northview FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree
February 21, 2011
Tickets are still available for the Northview FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree.
A man that achieved legendary status in country music — 13 number one singles, 22 songs on the charts, a Grammy Award, and a CMA Vocal Group of the Year trophy — will headline the March concert in Bratt.
The Northview FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund and NorthEscambia.com will present the Northview FFA Blue Jacket Jamboree featuring Marty Raybon at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 5. Marty Raybon will be joined by the Southern Gospel quartet Lookin’ Up and Northview’s own Ashton Gibbs in the Northview High School Theater.
Marty Raybon is perhaps best known as the former lead singer of the country mega-group Shenandoah from 1985-1996. He led Shenandoah to 22 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including thirteen number one singles, such as: “The Church on Cumberland Road” (1989), “Sunday in the South” (1989), “Two Dozen Roses” (1989), “Next to You, Next to Me” (1990) and “Butterfly Kisses” (1997). At the top of the charts, Raybon became known for his bluegrass and gospel-influenced semi-traditional country sound.
Tickets for the Northview High School FFA Alumni Blue Jacket Jamboree are $15 and are available now at Smith Tractor in Atmore, Scott’s Pharmacy in Molino and Ann’s Hallmark on Nine Mile Road in Ensley.
Pictured: Grammy award winning Marty Raybon performs last year at Northview High School. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.
Featured Recipe: Gooey Turtle Cake
February 20, 2011
This weekend’s featured recipe from Janet Tharpe is a Gooey Turtle Cake. It will create quite a stir when it hits your table with all the gooeyness and flavor of turtle candies in a simple recipe.
To print today’s “Just a Pinch” recipe column, you can click the image below to load a printable pdf with a recipe card.
Peebles, Wilson To Wed
February 20, 2011
Keith and Michelle Peebles announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Jessica Peebles, to Brandon Wilson, the son of Tony and Angela Wilson of Atmore.
Jessica is the granddaughter of Billy and Janie Criswell of McDavid, Willie Peebles of McDavid, and Betty Hardee of Pensacola . She is a 2007 homeschool graduate and is currently employed with First National Bank & Trust as head teller.
Brandon is the grandson of Gene Lambert from Atmore, Wynell Covington of Uriah, and Norman and Francine Wilson of Atmore. He is a 2004 graduate of Escambia Academy and is currently employed with Parker & Son.
The wedding will be held on March 5, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the First Assembly of God in Atmore. All friends and relatives are welcomed to attend.
Petersons To Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
February 20, 2011
Roland “Pete” and Mary Alice Peterson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, February 26.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend a reception held in their honor at Bratt First Baptist Church in the Family Life Center from 4 until 6 p.m. A scrapbook will be available to share any memories, pictures or stories you have of the couple; everyone is invited to bring something to share.
The reception will be given in their honor by their children, Janice Coleman, Karen Tibbals and Greg Peterson.
If you are unable to attend but would like to send a card, mail it to Janice Coleman, 6901 Pine Barren Road, Century, FL 32535. For more information, call Janice at (850) 287-2947 or Karen at (931) 224-7032.
Start Your Battle With Summer Weeds Now
February 19, 2011
Weeds are problematic in most landscapes. Even if you do everything right, a weed is going to pop up occasionally in the lawn. Although most of our lawns are still dormant, it’s time to decide if you need to apply a pre-emergence herbicide (weed preventer).
Weeds can be less of a problem if you maintain a healthy lawn through proper cultural practices. Watering correctly, using appropriate fertilizers and maintaining a high mowing height will ensure your lawn is at its peak and can compete with the weeds.
However, if year after year you have an abundance of weeds during the summer, a pre-emergence herbicide may help you in the battle against weeds.
Pre-emergence herbicides are applied before weed seeds germinate. Therefore, it’s critical that these chemicals be applied at the proper time.
In Northwest Florida, timing of a pre-emergence herbicide application for summer annual weeds, such as crabgrass, should be between February 15 and March 5 or when day temperatures reach 65 to 70 degrees F for four to five consecutive days. This generally coincides with the blooming of azaleas and dogwoods.
Some pre-emergence herbicides to look for include:
- dithiopyr (Dimension)
- isoxaben (Fertilome Broadleaf Weed Control with Gallery)
- pendimethalin (Lesco PRE-M or Scotts Halts Crabgrass Preventer)
- benefin (Hi-Yield Crabgrass Control)
Be sure to apply any product according to the label directions. Even, consistent coverage is essential with pre-emergence herbicides. Any gaps in coverage will allow weeds to emerge.
Once applied, be sure to water-in the product. Do not apply before a rain event. It’s hard to know how much rain will fall at any one time. Too much rain can send your weed killer down the storm drain.
Pre-emergence herbicides are generally effective in controlling weeds from six to twelve weeks following application. Most will begin to degrade when exposed to the environment. Therefore, to obtain season-long control, an additional application should follow six to nine weeks after the initial one.
It is possible to use too much pre-emergence herbicide. Some pre-emergence herbicides have a root-stunting effect on established turf and can thus be detrimental to the health of your lawn if applied at too high of a rate or applied too many times during a season. It is best to time applications when they will be most effective, and to further prevent weeds by maintaining a dense, healthy stand of turf.
It is difficult to find a good time to apply “weed-n-feed” products. Weed control using pre-emergence products should be applied from mid-February to early March. Fertilization should wait until your lawn if fully out of dormancy and actively growing. In our area, that is sometime in April.
When nitrogen-containing fertilizer is applied too early to warm-season grass, it may stimulate the lawn to grow much too soon. If we have a couple of weeks of warm weather followed by a late frost, damage can occur to over stimulated lawns. My recommendation would be to apply your pre-emergence herbicide separately from your nitrogen-containing fertilizers.
If weeds have been a major problem in your landscape consider using pre-emergence herbicides. If applied at the proper rate and at the proper time, the benefits can be tremendous.
Theresa Friday is the Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for Santa Rosa County.