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Volume VII, Number 22 Pensacola Beach, Florida February 16, 2012 Wrecks Rock ! Mardi Gras on the Island 2012

The Krewe of Wrecks rock and rule over the Island’s Mardi Gras. With a wave of a scepter, the Wrecks royalty transforms the Beach into a make-believe kingdom where their subjects are to cast away worries and frets. The Wrecks honor their leading ladies in a resplendent evening event at Flounder’s each year. Toasting the magic of Mardi Gras are (L to R): Wrecks First Mate II Denise Keever, Wrecks First Mate V Molly McGuire, and Wrecks First Mate XXV Judy L’Oignon. To get caught up in the magic, turn to Page 2. PAGE 2 Island Times February 16, 2012 Wrecks Rule, Rock and Roll

It’s good to be a Wreck. Most of the dancing happens on Pavilion. Meet the krewes, dance music. Drinks are available for Grill. This is the last offi cial The original krewe on Pensacola the waterfront second fl oor deck, among their royal courts. The sale. Tips are accepted for the party of the season. It centers Beach is ready to rock and roll but the tradition is for a second best fl oats will be recognized. charity du jour. The Wrecks are around the crafty and creative art with you at an islandwide party line procession to spontane- Awards will be given to the best notoriously generous. of making a miniature fl oat from like no other. ously make its way into Pensac- costumed riders. Lots of Mardi  Krewe of Coma Corona- a shoe box. There is no charge Since the very fi rst parade ola Beach Boulevard. That part Gras merriment and mayhem. tion: Tuesday, February 21, 6 to enter your design. Prizes are on Pensacola Beach in 1980, doesn’t last long, so don’t miss it. No charge to attend. Everyone is p.m. Sandshaker Lounge. There well worth the effort. General the islanders embraced the spirit  Krewe of Wrecks Mardi welcome to join the fun. is no charge to attend but a light- Manager Renee Mack judges the of Mardi Gras. What makes the Gras Parade: Sunday, February  Red Beans and Rice ed hat is a must. There are prizes fl oats and gives away bar tabs, all-volunteer corps of ready rev- 19, 2 p.m. Rolls from Avenida 10 Luncheon: Monday, February for the best blinkers and high t-shirts and a grand prize over- elers dedicate countless hours and Via de Luna to the Gulfside 20, 11 a.m. Casino Beach park- shiners. The secret identity of the night stay at the Inn. The danc- to host the island celebration? Pavilion. Fifty units represent- ing lot. It’s a delicious New 2012 King and Queen of Coma ing continues. Thirty-two years ago they de- ing many krewes, sparkling roy- Orleans tradition that made its will be revealed. A lighted hat The Mardi Gras season has cided that the greys of winter alty, and precision marching will way onto the island. The Wrecks procession follows the walking no beginning and no end for the would be replaced with purple, wend their way down the main serve a spicy, steaming bowl of path north to the Sabine Sandbar. Krewe of Wrecks, it lives in their green and gold of Mardi Gras. drag. Parade Marshal is Colonel red beans over rice at no charge. This event is open to everyone. hearts and minds every day. The The doldrums of the off-season Mike Cook, United States Army, That’s right, free. Open to the  Shoe Box Float Party rest of the world celebrates from were cured by the parties of a retired. The whole world is in- public. Thousands will show up and Contest: Tuesday, Febru- January 6 through midnight on madcap carnival season. And the vited, and it feels like they all for the noontime party. There’s ary 21, 8 p.m. Paradise Bar and Fat Tuesday. genuine love for their island and accepted the invitation. It’s carefree beach lifestyle could the best party on the beach. be showcased with a procession There is no charge to at- along their main avenue. tend, but it’s wise to come Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade Route It’s a mystical and mysteri- early and stay late. Parking ous transformation. It’s all part lots begin to fi ll up about 10 Sunday, February 19 of Mardi Gras on the Island a.m. Island businesses open Parade rolls at 2 p.m. as presented by the Krewe of early for breakfast. Float Award Ceremonies Wrecks. The parade fl oats line follow at Gulfside Pavilion The Wrecks will crown up beginning at 10 a.m. on their royalty in a lively Cham- Via de Luna. Motorists are GULFSIDE pagne Breakfast at Crab’s, Sat- asked to use extreme cau- PAVILION urday, February 18. After that, tion and patience. The Es- Crabs the party gets big, goes public cambia County deputies    and is non-stop. will close Via de Luna at pa-  The Wreck’s Captain and rade time. They will direct his First Mate are assisted by traffi c off the island after the  Casino Beach deckhands and ship’s offi cers. parade disbands. Parking Lot

At high noon on February 18, There are a few rules 10 Avenida Springhill Suites Sidelines Captain Wrecks XXXII will for spectators. If you want        proclaim, “The subjects of this to catch beads, fi nd a spot Via de Luna Beach must partake only in behind the barricades. Rid- • parade start laughter, music, dancing, im- ers may not start throwing bibing, costuming and carefree until the parade reaches the merriment from sunup until sun- barricaded route. down. All said subjects, be they There is an open container Lee Delivers Comprehensive State here for this day or forever, are law which is enforced. No alco- ordered to abandon tears, gloom hol is allowed in public parking and worry! Let the Fun Begin.” lots. of the Island Address To Board  The Street Dance: Sat- Be considerate of those urday, February 18, 1 p.m. The around you. Have a good time Santa Rosa Island Authority Jim Reeves’ upscale RV Park is It was the busiest since 2003 for Wrecks royal court makes its and use common sense. Executive Director Buck Lee re- under construction and set for a medical emergencies, but despite fi rst public appearance at Sabine  After Parade Party and ported the State of the Island to a 2012 launch date. the call load response time aver- Sandbar. The event is open to all Awards Ceremony: Sunday, standing room only crowd at the The SRIA has invested in aged 2.5 minutes,” said West. and there is no charge to attend. February 19, 3:00 p.m. Gulfside February 8 SRIA board meeting. entertainment to attract Beach West updated the Board His comments gave reason for visitors. Bands on the Beach will about the Lifeguard program and optimism as the Beach moves run from April through October its successes. into the new year. each Tuesday evening. The fi rst “Working with these phe- “Some of the Beach busi- ever BonFire Jam concert on nomenal young men and women nesses saw stellar numbers and Pensacola Beach is set for May is by far the best portion of hold- Island Times we expect the trend to continue 12. The Pensacola Beach Air ing this position,” he added. through 2012,” Lee said. “Total Show, which has been included Paolo Ghio, SRIA Director Published every other Tuesday revenues were up over 2010 and in the Southeastern Tourism So- of Developmental Services, in- SHELLEY W. JOHNSON, PUBLISHER 2009.” ciety’s top twenty-fi ve events, is cluded in his department goals Post Offi ce Box 844 New businesses opening scheduled for July 13-14. to secure funding for dune pro- Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 this year include Shaggy’s Res- SRIA department directors tecting walkovers, beach renour- 850-748-6878 phone taurant and Innerlight Surf Shop. made detailed presentations. ishment and assist leaseholders 850-270-1117 fax Innerlight owners JB Schluter SRIA Public Safety Direc- with grant workshops. [email protected] and Lydia Spencer have pur- tor Bob West added comments The entire State of the Is- www.MyIslandTimes.com chased and are renovating the about the Air Show in his report. land address is available online former Market and Pensacola “The 2011 Air Show had at http://www.sria-fl a.com/re- No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. Beach Marina property. Attorney good crowds and good weather. ports.php. February 16, 2012 Island Times PAGE 3 Forever ...Barefoot on the Beach As a tribute to Jane Waters Cooper, Island Times will continue to run some of Jane’s favorite columns for your enjoyment

The Islander Newspaper, no money, no precedent, and of Directors. Many of the first the Island Authority crashed heroes and heroines in the February 27, 1987 no sponsorship could only be thirty members have gone, through with the bucks to Wrecks’ chronicles…like the Let the Good Times Roll! insane. So, they proceeded but they left their mark. The continue the luncheon and members of the Woman’s Eight years ago, three people, to establish the Krewe of parade that first year con- they have done this every Club, who come forth to Frank Douglas, Larry Geisel Wrecks. Larry became the sisted of a few automobiles, year since. serve Red Beans and Rice and Jane Waters met on a first treasurer by contributing the SRIA garbage truck, two We are all singing the of- every year, the sequiners who dark, cold, misty November a hundred bucks to get a bank fire trucks and the Mayoki ficial Krewe of Wrecks song decorate the sailor hats and afternoon in Delgado’s (now account set up. Memberships Indians. Still the royal court written by Rosemary Ryle. We costumes, the t-shirt sellers, Flounder’s). Their purpose went on sale for $5 each. Thir- headed the procession, riding are still producing costumes the beer pullers, and munchee was to conduct a feasibility ty people bought them and the in vintage convertibles, just for the royal court, using the makers. study on presenting a Mardi Wrecks were in business. as they do today. Capt. Harry design Sara James created in I am the only member Gras celebration on Pen- Amazingly, the format set Gowens sponsored the Red 1980. And, we are still putting of that first triumvirate still sacola Beach. The first order up in 1980 has never changed. Beans and Rice Luncheon, her logo on our t-shirts. Year working with the Krewe of of business was to scrub the The celebration has simply carrying the financial and after year, we return for meet- Wrecks. It’s time-consuming, study. The threesome knew blossomed under the careful food preparation burden on his ings in the same beach bistros sometimes frustrating, fre- that starting a promotion with tutelage of the Wrecks Board own in 1980. The second year, which have served the Wrecks quently nerve wracking, and I so well. The meetings remain would not trade the experience the same, retaining the suc- for anything in the world. (Oh cessful agenda…five minutes well, maybe a million dollars.) of some kind of business and Tomorrow, as I step to the a couple of hours of hardy podium and give my eighth partying. greeting of “Happy Mardi Back in 1980, the Wrecks Gras,” all the happiness in the could not afford to buy post- hearts of the Wrecks who have age stamps, so membership enjoyed or who still enjoy the cards were handed out at mystical communion of fun meetings just as they are loving souls, will flood over now. Meeting dates were an- me. And, I will rejoice one nounced in The Islander, and more time that Mardi Gras on this tradition continues. Pensacola Beach lives… There are a lot of unsung Happy Mardi Gras! QUEEN GENA AND HER ENTOURAGE - The Krewe of Bananimals partied until the stoke of midnight, Saturday, February 11 at Castaways during their royal Mardi Gras Ball. Paying tribute to their 2011 Queen are (L to R): Buck Emerson, Dr. Karan Gil, Bob Cowen, the Queen Gena Raymon, Dick Brown and Pete Moore. The Bananimals, founded Mardi Gras in 1997, meet year round at the Sabine Sandbar. They support many charitable causes including the Santa Rosa Kids House and Pensacola Humane Society. They will parade on the Beach February 19. Mardi Gras on the Island Events February 18 Raw Lunch Oysters Specials Champagne Breakfast, Crab’s We Got Mon- Fri 11-2 Fresh ‘Em, 10 a.m., $$ Wrecks Ticket info: Gulf Dinner [email protected] Seafood Specials Nightly OPEN EVERYDAY at 11 AM Street Dance,Sandbar, 1 p.m. Open February 19 Wings • Burgers • Seafood • Ribs Krewe of Wrecks Parade, 2 p.m. Open CATCH IT ALL! February 20 OPEN EVERYDAY Red Beans and Rice Lunch, 11 a.m. at 11am Sports Casino Beach. Open Our latitude will change WINGS February 21 in Hi Def c 40 TVs 45 Krewe of Coma, Sandshaker, your attitude Every Thursday Visit the 8 Big Screens 6 p.m. Open  Waterfront Dining  Specials Shoe Box Float Contest, Mardi Gras on  Oyster Bar Tues: Half Price Bottles Monday - Cajun Nite the Island  Live Music of Wine Tuesday - Surf and Turf Paradise, 8 p.m. Open Founder’s Wed: Raw Oyster Wed - Mexican Madness Gift Shop OPEN = everyone is welcome Bench at Specials #2 Via de Luna All Sports $$= Ticket is required Kids Playground Thurs: Baked Oyster Flounder’s Specials Pensacola Beach Always On 1010 Ft. Pickens Road • Pensacola Beach 934-3660 932-4139 • www.peglegpetes.com www.sidelinessportsbarandrestaurant.com PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com PAGE 4 Island Times February 16, 2012 ? ? ? ? ???? ?? ??? ? PEOPLE Tr? i v i a ? ? ? ? ? ?? ? ? BEACH BABE sister Laken is in the second grade Well, the Trivia Master Cay was raised on Pensacola Well, the Island Times triv- The contest was for beautiful at the Beach School. feels pretty much like Jacques Beach and that she is the GM ia t-shirt is a fine prize, so let’s people laden with Mardi Gras DESTIN FAMILY Cousteau right now. He dove of the Holiday Inn Express, the give one away. The first person spirit, so the smiling and lovely Delores and Lock Wernet are into the depths of Beach lore Master tips his hat to her. Close, to email the correct answer to Bev Butler was crowned the former Beach and Gulf Breeze and asked, “In the summer of but no cigar. Her seat at the this question will win. Krewe of Brewe’s 2012 Beach residents who now live in Destin. 1979, what Beach hotel offered Trivia Roundtable awaits. She He’s toasted the Sisters of Babe at the Sandshaker January Alice Aman Ramsey made sure SCUBA lessons?” has to earn it, however, with a the Beach, served the Queens 28. She earns a coveted spot on they get to keep up with all that’s Some pretty fine trivia string of correct answers. of the Mardi Gras, weathered the Krewe of Brewe float during happening by sending them a gift players floated answers across Sir Offshore Chuck Brower Erin, Opal, Ivan and a host of the Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras subscription to Island Times. Per- the electrons, but not one of accused his keyboard of play- others things that have blown parade. haps it was for Valentine’s Day. them splashed down with the ing evil tricks on his brain when across the sands of the island. correct answer. Skipper’s Dive he sent two incorrect guesses. He has been one of Fred Floun- LOVE THIS LASS IN THE STARS Shop offered SCUBA lessons The Tiki, although a hot spot der’s finest for over twenty-five Amid the shenanigans at Dawn Wise is a wife, mom on Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. for locals with their Gulf front years. Name this friendly fel- the Krewe of St. Patrick Ball, and career woman who stays way at the Pensacola Beach Holiday lounge, was never a place of low and win an Island Times February 3, Wes Harvel got down too busy. She’s the guest relations Inn. The Innkeeper was Allen learning, anything. Jim Knell t-shirt to wear to the Mardi on one knee and asked Melissa and special events coordinator at Dean who thought offering and Kelly Eddins sent the same Gras parade. Redding to be his bride. All Irish McGuire’s. Her husband recom- people a chance to learn an answer. Swift, but sorry. No Who is it? Email your an- eyes were on Melissa, who said mended that she slow down and exciting new skill like SCUBA scuba. swer to islandtimes@bellsouth. “yes.” They danced the night stop taking on so many tasks, diving would be a way to help The MaiKai was Sir Off- net with trivia in the subject away on the waterfront dance which was exactly what her Is- them make the most of their shore’s second answer. That line. Include your name and floor at Paul’s by the Bay. land Times horoscope predicted. vacation on the Beach. sailed off the edge of the Earth. phone number. The deadline to PROUD AS PEACOCKS She slowed down long enough The Trivia Master’s favor- Our most venerable Knight answer is Tuesday, February The stork is wearing purple, to read her horoscope, but that ite red head, Beverly McCay, of the Roundtable, Sir Morrie, 28. Good luck! green and gold feathers to deliver was all. was close to correct with this. usually bubbles up with a cor- this new krewe member. Kathleen GETTING ROUNDED UP “When I worked at Howard rect answer. He was not sure, Monahan and John Murphy are The Krewe of Bananimals Johnson’s, Frank Douglas, the but captured a correct guess proud new grandparents of Lillian opened the corral long enough to general manager, made an ar- with this, “I believe it was the Star Gaze Elizabeth Harrelson, who was bring in three new members last rangement with Skipper's Dive Five Flags Inn. Although it born on February 6 in Pensacola. week. Membership Chairman Shop to do NASDS certifica- could have been Tiki, HoJo’s March 28 Congrats. Darlene Larkin welcomed Arona tion. Folks would come in from or Holiday Inn.” Zelman, Linda Petty and Robert all over - midwest, west and Since he is a Knight, the 6 to 8 pm BIG FOUR OH south - to get their certifica- Master allows him to send an- Navarre’s Candace Arrow- Smith to the herd of partying people. tion and part of it took place swers like that. The rest of you Pensacola Beach smith was whisked away for a in the pool. I am sure that was have to play by the rules. One beach birthday on February 3. PARTY TIME before 1979.” answer or guess, as the case Elementary Her husband Steven took her for Theresa Carter and her Noting that Beverly Mc- may be. a romantic dinner at The Grand friends from Mobile visited Net- Marlin. The couple’s youngsters, tie McCulley in her home on Conlin and Campbell, got to play Maldonado Drive on February 21 Via de Luna their grandmother’s house. It was 7. Theresa and Nettie’s friend- Pensacola Beach Campbell’s turn the following ship dates back to 1970 when It’s all Here! 850-916-5087 weekend. She turned two-years- they worked together in a school www.paradisebar-grill.com old on February 12. library in Maryland. Nettie www.paradiseinn-pb.com SISTERHOOD made sure Theresa and her gang Virginia Rutledge was hon- visited all the fun places on the ored by her sorority sisters last Beach. After lunch at Crabs, Patti LIVE MUSIC Mardi Gras Weekend Wright entertained the group at regionally famous to local legends - th th month for surpassing a milestone • Fri&Sat 17 &18 of seventy-five years as a Delta Portofino. Nettie bragged a bit on after all, you are in Paradise Gamma. The national office in her friend’s family. March 10-11 The Dream Vipers Theresa's granddaughter, Kathryn Columbus, Ohio recognized Sunday, Parade Day her accomplishment and pre- Morgan, New York City Ballet • sented Virginia with a cream soloist, will perform with Mobile Mike Jenks Band Ballet in "Swan Lake." Bravo! Mardi Gras colored rose. Celebrants included Marilyn Kelly, Terri Guillory, EARLY BIRDS parade day directly on the parade route • Fat Tuesday Mary Claus, Bobbi Weeks, Lane Cailyn and Kennady Cooke Parade Day, FEB 19 John Hart & Thomas, MaryPat Forgie, Lynn were early birds for the Kids and Monday Red Beans & Carmichael, Joanna Gurchiek, Kritters parade. Seems grand- Fatty Waters Stephanie Cannon, Susan Cole, mother Pandora de Balthazar Rice Ami DeBrine, Diane Thompson, calendared February 4 instead of • Feb 24 Paul Killough and Diane Folse. February 11. No problem. The Fat Tuesday • Feb 25 Posi Tones AIM HIGH whole family made cookies and Shoe Box Float Former Beach School stu- had an old-fashioned tea party Contest • Feb 26 Simplified complete with kid-sized teacups. dent Chad Harvey has been No charge to enter • Feb 27 John Hart & accepted into the International Thanks Major Fatty Waters Baccalaureate program at Pen- Great Prizes A special thank you from the Heated & Tented • Feb 28 Simplified sacola High School. Chad, who Kids and Kritters to Jim Knell for Party Area 8 pm is in eighth grade, is the son of bringing dozens of U.S. Marines Full Service Bar • Feb 29 Fish out of Casey and Diana Harvey. Little as helpers. Live Music Water February 16, 2012 Island Times PAGE 5 Authority Board Votes For Overpass At Marathon Meeting The six members of the and Robert Rinke all spoke in casional problem?” he inquired. palm trees.” gateway. Santa Rosa Island Authority favor of the overpass option. “I strongly and professionally rec- The motion to approve the The Master Plan recom- Board traveled a long and wind- “We have one chance to do ommend against these options.” vehicular bridge was made by mendations will be discussed ing road which ended at the something truly amazing,” said Speakers offered alterna- Vernon Prather with stipulations by the Board of County Com- main intersection of Pensacola hotelier Marilyn Hess. “We have tives which ranged from cross- for further public and SRIA missioners at the Committee Beach. They voted, 5 to 1, at the ability to update our island ing guards to lowering the speed involvement. He included fund- of the Whole, March 8 at 9 their February 8 Full Board and be the only pedestrian- limit to 15 miles per hour. ing, operations and maintenance a.m. The Commission meets in meeting to recommend that friendly beach. Every place else Board member and Beach in his motion which passed with Board Chambers, Room 100, a vehicular overpass be con- has messed it up.” resident Tammy Bohannon five votes. 221 Palafox Place. structed as a major component Hotelier Julian MacQueen thanked the community for at- “This board can conceptu- Other business of the board of the Pensacola Beach Master asked the Board to look to the tending the meeting. ally approve this plan but remain included: Plan for core area redevelop- future. “We were tasked to get a an active part of the design re- q A settlement agreement ment. Dr. Thomas Campanella, “Look forward and beyond. consensus. People in the audi- view process,” he said. “I would with Five Flags Tourism Group elected member, cast the oppos- Allow for the growth and de- ence want to do nothing. Over like the County to fully explore to pay $9041 in fees due for ing vote. The estimated cost is mand that would come to Pen- the past thirty years, we have all funding possibilities since I DeLuna Fest 2010. An au- $25 million. sacola Beach,” he added. “Look put plans on the shelf. We need am not in favor of making the dit showed a discrepancy of The two year journey be- at the future and the competitive to move forward. Businesses toll increase the only option. The $21,789 in revenues. gan with Ft. Lauderdale based advantage. This shows that we have made an investment out SRIA should develop operational q Engineer Mike Langston, planners EDSA creating a con- value our guests and visitors here and we (SRIA) have not and maintenance cost estimates BDI, reported the Via de Luna ceptual Master Plan. A thirteen over the vehicles.” made an investment. Plan B will for what is being proposed.” median landscaping may be member steering committee Beverly Campbell, Sand- provide a sense of arrival and a Baskerville Donovan’s taken over by Escambia County. reviewed the plan and made shaker owner and Beach resi- wow factor,” she said. Freddy Donovan noted that The funding which was dedi- recommendations to the SRIA dent, was concerned about the Board Chairman Dave Pav- the County includes a time for cated to the project for bidding board. Escambia County hired cost and goal of the redevelop- lock commented, “This is Es- review and public comment dur- and administrative tasks could engineers who submitted two ment. cambia County’s biggest play- ing the design phases of projects then be re-allocated into design. buildable options. The first “This started as a parking ground. I love the plan, but it’s such as this. The board approved this 5 to 0. included a pedestrian over- issue and now it is a safety too much to pay for the result The Board tackled the pri- q Thatched roof, tiki style walk and the other, a vehicular concern,” she said. “We need that we expect. We need some- oritization of other Master Plan palapas will be located at island overpass. Both plans reduce to know what we need to ac- thing that is a little bit cheaper, projects after a request came trolley stops this season. Bids the number of available park- complish here. To go into debt but will still increase the level from Escambia County Admin- are being accepted from poten- ing spaces, but increase safety and to raise the toll concerns me. of service at the intersection.” istrator Randy Oliver. The north tial vendors. and pedestrian access from I would rather see a pedestrian In addition to the reserva- entry and gateway project is q The Beach Ball water the Beach to the Sound. One overpass with the other money tions about cost and esthetics at the top of the list followed tower will be repaired and possible funding source is an spent on the relocation of our of the project, Campanella by a north-south access road to painted in April. Tank Pro was increase in the toll to $2. Visitor’s Center.” questioned the entire process. the Bob Sikes fishing bridge, the low bidder. The boardroom was over- Bill Compton, a Beach “I don’t mind backing up. a walkable boardwalk con- The next SRIA meeting is flowing with concerned citizens. resident who is an urban plan- This kinda got out of hand,” necting the core area, east and Wednesday, February 22 at 5 Comments came from 18 speak- ner, asked the board to use a he said. “Before we spend $25 west streetscape and pedestrian p.m. The meetings are open to ers, among them were members common sense approach with a million that the County does not connections, and the east entry the public. of the recently disbanded Steer- landscaped pedestrian sidewalk have, we need to retime lights, ing Committee. The Steering system, parallel to the roads. move crossing to another area. Committee members Jim Cox, “Why are you spending this It’s the beach that brings people Marilyn Hess, Julian MacQueen kind of money to address an oc- here, not the roadways or the Beach Leaseholders May Apply For Homestead Exemption Pensacola Beach leasehold- County Courthouse, located at property or owners transferring ers have been assessed ad va- 221 Palafox Place. (“porting”) their prior homestead lorem taxes upon both their “We want to provide as much benefit should file for the exemp- improvements and land this year. convenience as possible for citi- tion by March 1. Litigation is ongoing between the zens who want to file for exemp- The documentation required County taxing authorities and the tions,” he said. to file homestead exemption is: leaseholders. If a home was purchased • Evidence of home owner- Until such time as the court before January 1, 2012 and it is ship. rules in the case, the leaseholders a primary residence, homestead • Social Security number are not compelled to pay their exemption should be filed by of applicant and spouse, if ap- taxes. However, interest does ac- March 1, 2012. Citizens can also plicable. crue on the taxable amount. file exemptions at the main office • Proof of Florida residency Leaseholders who qualify Monday through Friday from 8 such as a Florida driver’s li- may apply for a Homestead a.m. until 5 p.m. cense, Florida vehicle registra- Exemption. Escambia County “It’s something every hom- tion, Florida voter registration Property Appraiser Chris Jones eowner should take advantage and other information that will said today the downtown prop- of,” Jones said. “Homestead prove residency. erty appraiser’s office will be exemption can reduce the taxable Anyone 65 or older or who open Saturdays from 9 a.m. value of a residence by as much is disabled may qualify for ad- until noon through the March 1 as $50,000.” ditional exemptions. deadline, for citizens wishing to Renewal notices for existing For more information, please file homestead tax exemption for Escambia County homestead resi- call the Property Appraiser’s Of- 2012. The downtown office is dents have already been mailed. fice at 434-2735 or go online to on the third floor of the Escambia Owners with new residential www.escpa.org. PAGE 6 Island Times February 16, 2012 peas, porridge & a dry martini by Kathi Lewis

During the last thirty years parade started trying to throw magic, make believe, fairy dust, I have been on nearly every side beads to her daughter Deanna.) beads, glitter, sparkle and love of Mardi Gras which exists. I I have gone from slaving make every face shine and every have been involved in nearly over a hot grill cooking a ba- heart smile. every aspect of the Mardi Gras zillion eggs to feed the hungry So when you cross that Parade with the exception of be- masses to proudly riding in a bridge and go through the toll ing on the Board of the Krewe of convertible wearing the tiara of gate; when you see the dolphin Wrecks. And that is one thing the KOW First Mate. Now you tanks and your wheels or feet I’m grateful not to be. Those tell me where else in the world touch the sand in paradise, give people work extremely hard ev- could have that happen? your Praise to God but don’t ery Mardi Gras season to make I have attended After Parade forget to thank the people who sure that we have our parade in ceremonies in the Penthouse on make this day possible every paradise, and that it’s the best of the top of the Holiday Inn and I year. its kind anywhere. have hosted After Parade parties Tiaras and hats off to the It’s hard enough to attend in my own Sand Dollar Café. I small but mighty Krewe of every single KOW meeting, not have attended ceremonies at the Wrecks guided by Jeff Goudey to mention setting that all up, Boardwalk Amphitheatre and and his entire Board of merry- dealing with the money, paying danced on stage at the Gulfside makers. what has to be paid, complying Pavillion. Today I am cooking up a with the SRIA along with the Es- I have been a participant and different kind of dish... cambia County Sheriff’s Office a spectator in the beach’s longest Recipe for a Successful Parade and making our parade safe, ac- Mardi Gras parades when they • Please keep yourselves, THE QUEEN AND THE BABE - Gwen Gibson, left, was cessible and guaranteed to be the began at the Fire Station and your children and/or pets behind crowned Queen of the Krewe of Brewe at their Black Tie most fun you will ever have in a floats were lined up and down the barricades. They are for your Ball, February 4 at the Elk’s Lodge. Bev Butler, the Brewe’s single day. the street where I live. I have protection. Beach Babe, right, will ride with the Queen on the krewe’s And that’s just the parade sometimes received more throws • If you are taller than 24 float. part. We haven’t even gotten to for allowing guests access to my inches, please plan to be in the the massive job of cooking and home and facilities than I ever second row behind the barri- serving red beans and rice, along collected in any parade. cades. with beverages and entertain- I have spent more money • If you get hungry or thirsty, ment to anyone who shows up on, thrown, caught, given, re- please patronize our beach busi- without charging a single cent. ceived, hauled, loaded, unload- nesses. They are here to serve Now you tell me where else in ed, begged, fought for and pos- you. the world you can get that? sibly thrown away more beads • If you catch some beads I have gone from riding on than any one sane person should and there is another hand entan- BRING IN COUPON TO RECEIVE BRING IN COUPON TO RECEIVE the back of a pick-up truck with have in their entire life. gled, let them go. There will be A WATCH AN ADDITIONAL % the Sisters of the Beach (SOBs) I joined a krewe made enough for everyone. $ 99 PAID FOR on a “hurricane evacuation” float up entirely of women and we • If you have a chair and BATTERY YOUR GOLD 10 to riding in the parade with the have screamed, cried, laughed, see an older person without one, FOR ONLY...... 3 SOLD TO US OVER $200 SOBs as the more sophisticated fought, got over it, got mad at, please be kind and share. 12 LIVE OAK ST • GULF BREEZE • 850-932-6055 Pensacola Beach Raisins. Ok, but most of all loved. We have • If you are in front of the we were still on the back of a created, designed, painted and little ones, please step back. We pick-up truck but we had much decorated an entire float in the will throw as hard as we can to better costumes. And this was large category and have received reach the back of the crowds. before anyone else costumed as first place in our Float Division • If you are indulging in al- The Singing Raisins. 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C h r i s t i a n prepared food for the krewe--you name doesn't ring a bell maybe in the Kids and Kritters Parade, Many of us know and celebrate c h u r c h e s know it was good! Castaway’s you remember the two Siberian I would like to thank the volun- Mardi Gras, and maybe we could observe Ash also provided some tasty appetiz- Huskies that lived on the roof teers, judges and participants who rethink our worship time in our Wednesday or Lent, but Roman ers to keep us going. on Rio Vista Drive. Still don't made the coldest day in 2012 into Ash Wednesday Service on Feb- Catholics, Lutheran, Method- We surprised the krewe by remember us? Well, we managed a festive, fun parade day. Thanks ruary 22 at 6 p.m. Please plan to ist, Presbyterian and Anglican going back to the tradition of the Sandshaker Sandwich Shop to: Judges Lila and Jim Cox, Terry come and begin our journey of denominations, and also the crowning new royalty at the back in 1998-1999. Preston, Amy Depew, Dr. Tim Lent together. UCC do. These churches, as well ball. Brenda Roberts and Rusty We planned our three month Gossman. Volunteers Jim Knell, In Western Christianity, Ash Eastern Orthodox, observe Lent Kleinsmith were both pleasantly sail to the Bahamas on our 43' Lynda Knell, Bettie Lee Sund- Wednesday marks the first day, during the 6 weeks or 40 days surprised to receive their crowns. sailboat, "Windward Spirit" and strom, Mary Ann Claus, Rick or the start of the season of Lent, preceding Palm Sunday with fast- I must say I enjoyed wearing left in March of 2011. After Gordon, Mary Wright, Libby which begins 40 days prior to ing continuing during the Holy the new beautiful capes for the enduring Hurricane Irene in the Morris, Melanie Waite, Dan Mc- Easter (Sundays are not included Week of Easter. Lent for Eastern krewe hand-crafted by Brenda Abacos along with several other Grath, Richard Johnson, United in the count). Orthodox churches begins on and Rusty. How fun it was to pass interesting mishaps along our States Marines from MATSG-21, Lent is a time when many Monday and Ash Wednesday is them down to them! 4,000 mile journey, we returned Jackie Henderson, Diana Harvey, Christians prepare for Easter by not observed. The Kildow family showed "home" safe and sound some 10 Lois Hausman, Pat Cribb, Andy observing a period of fasting The Bible does not mention up in force to join in the efforts months later. Murphy, Chuck Brower, Kim repentance, moderation and spiri- Ash Wednesday or the custom of decorating. Brenda had put Windward Spirit endured Schmitz, Bob Dority, Madison tual discipline. During some Ash of Lent, however, the practice together some unbelievable cen- the hurricane, but sustained sig- Murphy, and Boogie, Inc. Do- Wednesday services, the minister of repentance and mourning in terpieces as well as “sprucing nificant damage... as did we. The nations from Carleen Wheeler, will lightly rub the sign of the ashes is found in 2 Samuel 13:19; up” decorations from past events. boat was patched well enough to Krewe of Wrecks, Island Times, cross with ashes onto the fore- Esther 4:1; Job 2:8; Daniel 9:3; New members Carmen Patterson, make it home. She now faces Susi Mardis and Krewe of Junk- heads or right hand of worshipers. and Matthew 11:21. Rhonda Barkley, and Cate Brown a couple of months on the hard anoo, Gwen Gibson, Angela Moore showed up to join the fun. for necessary repairs as the boat and Krewe of Bananimals. Special Beach Churches Set Ash Wednesday Services The krewe honored founding and crew make ready to head out Thanks to Sidelines; and to the members and our first King Bryan Ash Wednesday services will Pensacola Beach Commu- again. This time plans will take Godfathers - Ted Pence, Art Parrish Denham and Queen Karen Cook be held on February 22 at Our nity Church, which is at the corner us to the South Pacific via the and Jim Kittel. Cowen. Lady of the Assumption Catholic of Via de Luna and Avenida 18 Panama Canal for some extensive Shelley Johnson We continued with a post- Mission, 920 Via de Luna at 6 hosts their service at 6 p.m. More cruising. Parade Chairman party at the Sandbar on Sunday p.m. For more information go to information is available at www. So, if you see me or Linda with leftovers from the ball. www.stanngulfbreeze.org. thebeachchurch.com. say "Welcome Home" and "Fair Twentieth Year President Angela Moore led the winds and following seas" for the I just wanted to highlight cleanup effort along with Jerry Book Club Discusses Wilson Novel upcoming journey in November. some of the key events from our and Stacey Wright. Meeting Set For February 27 at Beach Elks Lodge And, if you have time for a Mar- February 11 Mardi Gras Ball. We celebrated our 20th anniversary! Gena Raymon The Gulf Breeze Book Club at the meeting. Please contact garita or two, we’ll tell you an I think I speak for everyone who Bananimals Queen will hold its next regular monthly Donna Jones for more informa- interesting sea story. attended it was one of the best 2011 meeting Monday, February 27, tion at [email protected] Buddy Tippin 6:30 p.m. at the Pensacola Beach or 850-932-8620. Pensacola Beach Elk's Lodge. The book to be dis- cussed this month is “Anthill” by Jennifer Byrom, P.A. E.O. Wilson, a work of fiction that Sunday Services is set in Southern Alabama and Attorney At Law the Florida Panhandle. Worship by the Water, 9 am Flounder’s Beach Wills, Estates and Probate • Marital and Family Law The author is described on- Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church Child Custody • Juvenile Law line as, “Regarded as one of the www.gbumc.org Civil Litigation • Guardianship Law world’s preeminent biologists and Toll Free: 877-889-8822 naturalists, Edward O. 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The author of more than twenty books, includ- Computer ing the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Ants” and “The Naturalist” Repair as well as his first novel “Anthill,” Wilson, a professor at Harvard, in Your Home makes his home in Lexington, Massachusetts.” Visitors are always welcome www.ycpals.com 850-206-3156 Beach Church Bingo [email protected] Joe Stukey 2-16 6:30 p.m. PAGE 8 Island Times February 16, 2012 Beachkeepers Ramp Up Recycling With New Event

Recycling fever is racing members. The spaces are lim- tion about restoring dunes with said Beachkeeper Jay Baynes. pelicans and butterfl ies. across the island fueled by the ited. Pre-registration is required. plants and properly constructed “We can volunteer to share infor- “Plants which attract but- PBA Beachkeepers. The environ- Applications can be requested at dune cross-overs. mation and maybe even ride the terfl ies used to be all over the mentally-minded group will host [email protected]. “The Santa Rosa Island Au- trolley as a group to show support. island,” he said. “We need to get Recyclemania, Saturday, March Gilmore Shredding will be thority committee will be discuss- In any case, we should all attend those back.” 31 according to event captain on site to accept up to fi fty pounds ing dune walkover repair and con- the SRIA committee meeting and The wildlife subcommittee Lois Hausman. This announce- of paper materials from residents. struction on February 22,” said ask that the Board refer back to is preparing educational informa- ment was made during the Febru- “I have previously volun- Beachkeeper Ray Ascherfeld. “It their Trolley Committee’s 2011 tion about shorebird and turtle ary 7 Beachkeepers meeting. teered at a shredding event,” said is important that we attend that recommendations.” nesting season along with pelican Recyclemania, which begins PBA President Jim Cox. “It’s meeting to share our fi ndings on Other forms of getting habitat. at 8 a.m. at Casino Beach, will fun. The professionals handle how best to preserve and restore around the island like bicycling JJ Waters Beachkeeper’s include information booths, a the actual shredding, so you can the island dune system.” just got easier. According to chairman, commented, “What shredding event and a communi- just drive up and drop off. It’s The seasonal Beach Trolley Baynes, the Santa Rosa Island this group has done in such a short ty-wide yard sale. very easy.” system will also be discussed at Authority has replaced older and time is amazing. I am encouraged “It’s a great way to do your The Beachkeepers have four the February 22 SRIA Committee increased the number of bike by the goals and commitment.” spring cleaning, and recycle areas of concentration, which meeting. The Beachkeeper’s al- racks on the island. The Beachkeepers group household items into a little bit are: dune preservation, alterna- ternative transportation subcom- Harry Purcell noted that is open to anyone interested in of cash,” said Hausman. tive transportation and parking, mittee supports more education planting on the island to hold sand good stewardship of the Island Yard sale spaces will be wildlife and litter and recycling. about riding the free trolley. in place also increases habitat for environment. Membership in $20 for non-members and free The Dune Preservation Team “Let’s encourage neighbors beach wildlife. His comment was the Pensacola Beach Advocates, for Pensacola Beach Advocates is encouraging beachwide educa- and visitors to ride the trolley,” part of the wildlife subcommit- which is $30, is a prerequisite to tee’s discussion on shorebirds, joining. There is no charge to be a Beachkeeper. For more informa- tion go to www.pbadvocates.org. LINDA TAYLOR MURPHY REALTOR

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CC The Clown Award winner Laken Harvey, left, lines up for the Kids and Kritters Parade, February 11 with Rebecca Watford of Best Paw Forward, her Doberman Hawk, Frankie “I’m A Lover, Jim Cox, left, awards Lau- Not A Fighter” and his mom Teresa Harris. In the background ren Pinkston a CC the Clown We Can Do It! Judy L’Oignon are Bryan Hodges and Richard Mosley of Gulf Breeze. The event dressed as Rosie the Riveter Award for her costume at the attracted 54 dogs, and hundreds of humans of all ages. The next Kids and Kritters Parade, Feb- [email protected] at the Krewe of Wrecks Grand Kids and Kritters Parade is proposed for February 2, 2013. Mardi Gras Ball, February 11 ruary 11 at Casino Beach. at the Elk’s Lodge. The theme was “God Bless America.” the beach’s news Judy won the Costume Con- worldwide test. She served as the krewe’s First Mate in 2004. myislandtimes.com

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Daisy the Doxie took home third place honors for her costume at the Kids and Kritters Parade, Febru- ary 11. Her owner Valerie Gardner helped her carry her award.

Jill Jones and her Afghan Hound Zoie were the second place winners in the best costumed dog division at the Kids and Kritters Parade, February 11 at Casino Beach parking lot. There were 54 dogs entered. Each dog earned a milkbone at the end of the parade route. The second annual Kids and Kritters Parade, February 11 at Casino Beach, was a tail wagging success. Winning the dog costume contest was Pinkston’s Three Ring Circus. The two Yorkies were under the Big Tent The official Wooly while Sebastian the Ringmaster walked alongside. The pack belongs to Dr. Booger Sheriff K-9 Rommel Tracey Pinkston. Shearmen escorted the Kids and Kritters parade, Febru- ary 11 around the Casino ? Beach Parking lot route. He Brayden Hodges, left, and is followed by his owner Becky Christian Mosley, were dancing to Shearman. the Mardi Gras music at the Kids and Kritters parade, February 11.

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They went to Atlanta they were unable to get to Helen, farms and only a few people. and big enough to be cool in the After a little of that corn and then up to Amnicola Falls their ultimate destination. They Two of my beer drinking summer. This was where the fam- whiskey, Uncle Tom asked Pet and on to Dawsonville, the home were not very impressed because buddies back after the war were ily spent most of the time if they to meet us out in that cold parlor of Bill Elliot of NASCAR fame. it is all grown up now. Imagine, Tom Franklin and his brother Joe weren’t outside hunting or fishing at the pump organ, so we could This is a very familiar area to Highway 400 from Atlanta right from Decatur, Georgia. Joe was or plowing or cutting firewood or sing a little. I got my mandolin me, but I have to admit most of slap up into extreme North Geor- one of those obnoxious drinkers. making whiskey. The REA ran and my friend Tom got his fiddle my time there was right after the gia. All you see is highway. You He was always picking fights. At power to the house some years out of the car and while we were war. That’s World War Two, son. seem to miss all the hills and the University of Georgia football ago but they had no heat other getting settled down Pet played a games his seats were in the Geor- than that fireplace in the kitchen hymn or two. gia student section and he insisted and maybe a portable electric About that time Uncle Tom Poker Goddesses Clean Up At Tables on standing up at critical times in heater or two. came into the parlor with the a game and yelling out, “I don’t We were all sitting around in broadest grin you ever saw. He The Goddesses of the Game Friedman. “I like winning, too!” front of the fire when Uncle Tom just couldn’t contain himself. are back in the winner’s circle Texas Hold ‘Em 4444 Fun care who wins just as long as Georgia looses”. He never felt he looked back over his shoulder He pulled out the prettiest violin at Texas Hold ‘Em 4444 Fun on games are open to anyone with a and asked his wife, Pet, to get I had ever seen. He carefully Pensacola Beach. Sara, Terri and basic knowledge of poker. had really enjoyed a game unless he had started at least one fight. the whiskey. Yes, I said he looked tuned it while Pet gave him the Deb are channeling their inner “Since we play in bars, you over his shoulder because that’s notes. When he was finished Fortuna, the Roman Goddess of must be twenty-one or older to And he enjoyed a lot of football games. where she sat. She sat behind he started playing “Amazing Good Luck, during February. play,” said Rick Uzdevenes, him. They had been sweethearts Grace.” I swear, that was ab- Reigning Player of the Month poker promoter. “The tables are Joe and Tom had an uncle who lived so far up above Cleve- since they were children and solutely the prettiest thing I Sara Mandel soared into Febru- open to all and we encourage everybody knew they would be had ever heard. I couldn’t keep ary with a win over Mike Wood visitors to sit down and play. land, Georgia that he never even registered for the draft. The gov- married some day. She always from crying. This crying thing at Paddy’s on February 2. It’s a great way to get to know walked behind him in school and is a trait I inherited from my Two days later, Terri McKa- some locals.” ernment knew he was there, but nobody did anything about it.. In after they were married she still Daddy. When ever he was really mey claimed the Dock as her Games are played at 7 p.m. walked behind him. She cooked moved, he cried. I do the same kingdom and the chips were all Mondays at Shaker and Thurs- fact he had been the County Agent at one time. And almost every- all the meals and did sit with him thing. This can be a problem at hers when she beat the mysteri- day at Paddy O’Leary’s. Satur- at the dinner table but she never times, but I don’t care. It is just ous Waldo Defindorfin. Eric day’s game starts at 2 p.m. at body knew he hadn’t registered and they just didn’t say anything sat beside him anytime else. Pet the way we are. Weatherford delivered a win The Dock. The shuffle up and went and got the bottle. It was Uncle Tom looked at me and for the men with his steady deal is called at 5 p.m. on Sun- about it. Later on during the war Uncle Tom drove his old truck clear glass bottle and the booze said, “Don’t feel bad, son. This is play at Paddy’s on February 5. days at Paddy’s. in it was clear as water. Uncle the best fiddle that Sears Roebuck The runner up was lovely Jamie Note that because of the down to Gainesville and tried to volunteer for the Army but he had Tom made his own whiskey for makes and that is the best hymn Jones-Riley. Krewe of Wrecks parade, Sun- his own use and for the use of I know.” Deb Friedman shook ‘em day, February 19, there will be some kind of health problem so they didn’t take him. his friends. He never sold any of Think about that for a min- up at the Sandshaker on Febru- no Texas Hold ‘Em games. Play his whiskey. He just gave it away. ute. A little corn whiskey and ary 6 with a win over James will resume Monday, February Uncle Tom lived in a house that must have been a hundred He never thought he was breaking a good hymn played on an old Taylor, but settled for second 20 at the Shaker. any law and he never got into any pump organ along with the best place on February 9 behind the For more information call years old. It was frame with a porch all across the front and the trouble from this home made corn fiddle Sears Roebuck made. You fine play of Wade Hosler. the Poker Hotline at 850-324- whiskey. Of course, this was in just don’t get any better than that. “I like playing cards,” said 2667. back . There was a parlor in the

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Lucky helps you deal with career for you that Saturn remains a challenges in a way that re- strong influence that can help flects some of your own hidden you focus on getting it done petition could become more In New Orleans if you get the need it to be, but if you have a few strengths. This impresses some right. contentious than you expected. baby in the King Cake, you must bucks to share, drop ‘em in the jar. important decision-makers. SAGITTARIUS (Novem- Take time out to discuss the host the next party. On the Beach, By all means. The proceeds from TAURUS (April 20 to May ber 22 to December 21) This is reasons behind this unexpected if you get the winning ticket for the event are part of the charitable 20) Your strong Bovine will, a good time to move into areas change, and act accordingly. the Booze Basket, you must host giving program the Wrecks have combined with your roman- of self-discovery. You might be PISCES (February 19 to the next party. Darling Tina Riley established. tic nature (you are ruled by surprised about who you really March 20) You have a wonder- was the lucky Irish lass to win the Two left feet? Not in the Venus), helps turn a romance are and how you really relate to ful mind for solving mysteries, Basket of Cheer from the Krewe street. The Street Dance dates with a potential for problems those around you. so you should feel confident of St. Patrick. The money goes to back to a time when a few wild into one with more-positive CAPRICORN (December about solving the one devel- support their charity, the Semper ones wanted to dance on Via de possibilities. 22 to January 19) Expect to oping very close to you. An Fi Fund. A votre sante’. Luna. Did not matter. Back then, GEMINI (May 21 to June confront someone who will unlikely source offers help. Speaking of cheerful, did you there were not many cars travel- 20) Mercury's influence creates make an unwelcome request. BORN THIS WEEK: You're see the costumes and petite floats ing along the beach highways on some unsettling moments, but Stand by your resolve to do a great host or hostess. You love at the Kids and Kritters parade? a cold day in February. So, let’s nothing that you can't live with. the right thing no matter what being with people, and you're Mon Dieu! Those munchkins dance at the Sandbar on Saturday. You'll soon learn more about "persuasion" might be offered. very good about planning all were impressive. Bodes well I saw some dancing girls. that major change that is about AQUARIUS (January 20 to sorts of social events that bring for Mardi Gras 2025. The wind Not a can-can, but a wild-women to be revealed. February 18) A friendly com- folks together. nearly blew the rhinestones off thing. It was the Mystic Krewe CANCER (June 21 to July their crowns, but Wrecks First of Nereids tapping and spinning 22) Opportunities for you are Mate Nancy Kittel, Brewe Queen around the dance floor. Their like the phases of the Moon: Gwen Gibson and Junkanoo and Queen Monette Hodges was front constantly appearing and reap- It’s Mardi Gras... Nauga Queen Amy Depew made and center in the clip filmed by pearing. So, cheer up. The op- the scene. VJ-DJ Zemenick. For my eyes portunity you think you let slip I love a good coronation! only. You have to be invited to by will be replaced by another. Gwen Gibson rocked the Krewe see the performance. LEO (July 23 to August Willie’s of Brewe crowning. Her dedica- Do you want to catch beads 22) An opportunity that you tion to their first queen, Miss or just watch the parade? Position hoped would open up for you Jane and her proclamation to let yourself in the crowd accordingly. remains closed. Stop wasting the good times roll, en Francais, Rule of thumb, if the surround- time scratching at it. Something Style! were a grand tribute. 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Haden McBroom is a well read young man. He is in second grade at the Beach School and earned the most Advance Reading points in the entire school. Quite an accomplish- ment according to his teacher Debbie Campanella. His proud parents are Sierra Fernandez, 12, from Na- Cooling down after facing two The Campbells are cruising to the Brian and Mandy McBroom. varre, finished strong in the 5K distance bridges - Michael Oberhaus ap- finish line. Left, Joe Campbell ran the of the Double Bridge Run, February 4. proached the 15K Double Bridge Run 15K distance of the Double Bridge Run, Her time of 28:46 earned ninth place as a series of short challenges to over- February 4 in a time of 1:17.13. Kelly in her age group. The runners, who come. He said the February 4 run was Campbell competed at the 5K distance. Booige on Down to started in two different places, all fin- a good distance, and was satisfied with Her time was 32:42. Joe’s dad, Sonny ished at the Boardwalk on Pensacola his time of 1:16.47. Oberhaus is from was on the course cheering, but not Pensacola Beach Beach. Pace, Florida. competing. 5K Walk/Run Hike The Trail On Pensacola Beach Saturday, March 3, 8 am to benefit UCP The Florida Trail Association’s Participants should meet at the sound side coordinator. A dutch treat lunch follows at Western Gate Hikers are lacing up their parking lot near the entrance to the Gulf Peg Leg’s on Ft. Pickens Road. sign up at boots for a Beach event. A Hike and Bike Islands National Seashore at Fort Pickens. More information is available by on the Pensacola Beach Bike Trail is Bring your bike or your hiking shoes and calling Brinkman at 850-932-0125 or on- www.active.com set for Saturday, March 10 at 9:30 a.m. join George Brinkman, who is the event line at www.meetup.com/ftawesterngate/.

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Gulf of Mexico February 16, 2012 Island Times PAGE 19 readin’ the water By Saltwater Rick For some, fishing is a year round sport. It's fi shin’ time on the Gulf Coast and the action is hot and Trace Lewis is one of heavy all over the system. Gator Trout are being caught those anglers. When in the grass beds around Big he’s not working at Em- Sabine Point and Redfi sh in the shallows. Mullet are everywhere, can have a freezer full in no time. erald Isle on the Beach, as always, and the Gulf is ripping You have to get out there he’s fi shing. Taking ad- with Pompano, Bluefish and and do it. Pomp fi shin’ off the Redfi sh, too. beach is so much fun I can't stand vantage of the new lim- With the springtime coming it! So get out there, catch some its on February 3, he and the warm water, it should be fi sh. Snap some pics and send to a record year! Ling and King are Island Times. It's the best read on was fi shing around the coming to feed on the little fel- the coast. My advice, do yourself Three Mile area. Check lows. With a little luck you, too, a favor and take a kid fi shin'. out his Redfi sh catches Surfer Celebrate Spencer’s Life of 26 and 27 inches.

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