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.
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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.
Photos: Firefighters Practice Vehicle Rescue Skills
July 23, 2013
Firefighters from two North Escambia departments put their vehicle accident rescue skills to the test Monday night in Walnut Hill.
Members of the Walnut Hill and Century stations of Escambia Fire Rescue held a joint extrication training. In a vehicle extrication, specialized tools coupled with specialized training are used to remove at least a portion of vehicle from around a person following a serious crash.
During the hands on exercise, firefighters practiced using the tools and techniques use during an extrication –including the “Jaws of Life”, spreaders and cutters — on a couple of junked vehicles.
Pictured top: A firefighter uses the Jaws of Life to cut a portion of an overturned vehicle during training at the Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue. Pictured inset: The Jaws of Life are used to force a door open. Pictured below: Firefighters manually pry open a door. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Campbells Recognized As Santa Rosa Farm Family Of The Year
July 22, 2013
The Keith Campbell family of Chumuckla was honored as the Santa Rosa County Outstanding Farm Family of the Year.
The Campbell farm includes 1,300 acres of cotton, peanuts, wheat, 60 head of beef cattle and an apiary for honey production. The Campbell’s pride themselves on maintaining a family-run, community supported farm that stays on the cutting edge of agricultural progress to reduce costs while increasing total crop yield.
They have embraced numerous technological advancements over the years that have allowed the Campbell farm to thrive and become a mainstay in the Northwest Florida farming community.
In addition to Keith’s wife, Robynn, several other members of the family contribute to the overall success of the farm, including their daughters, Ashleigh, a teacher at Bennett C. Russell Elementary School and Brittney, a student at the University of West Florida; their nephew, Dale Campbell, who helps out after school; and Ashleigh’s husband, Adam Bondurant, a senior at the University of West Florida.
Keith Campbell is a sixth generation farmer. He began farming with his grandfather, W.T. Stewart, in 1983 and has since taken over the entire operation.
The Campbell’s were recognized last week in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman Jeff Miller. “My wife Vicki and I wish the Campbell family all the best as they continue to serve the citizens of Northwest Florida,” Miller said.
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