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Council backs FEMA grant funding inches closer red-light ■ State of Florida Division of Emergency the City’s Director of Finance. direct grantee of funds from Department, the City’s filing cameras as approves Alternative Management, formally trans- “While the letter itself may be a FEMA. Although FEMA per- could result in up to $15 million mitted the City’s project Project Request formality, it means the technical sonnel have been involved in in specific, pre-approved capital deterrence requests to the FEMA and preliminary reviews of the providing the City and State projects and equipment funding. Gulf Breeze News Infrastructure Branch Director projects have been completed to guidance and feedback on the The alternative projects range for Florida, Sid Melton. BY VICI PAPAJOHN The City’s application for the State’s satisfaction, which Alternative Projects application from some replacements in the Gulf Breeze News Alternative Project grant fund- “The State of Florida sup- typically includes technical process, the official transmis- City’s aging fleet vehicles to a [email protected] ing from FEMA moved closer to ports this Alternative Project reviews by FEMA personnel.” sion of the grant request from significant expansion in the recreation center. Under the The Gulf Breeze City fruition last week. Request and recommends the The City of Gulf Breeze, as the State to FEMA is a major Council voted Monday to In a letter dated March 8, full capped obligation,” with all municipalities receiving milestone. terms of the Stafford Act, sign Resolution 08-10 sup- Robert Seibert, Lead Deputy Seibert’s letter stated. any public assistance aid from Upon successful obligation FEMA would fund about $13.5 porting House Bill Director Public Assistance “This is a very important step FEMA, is a sub-grantee to the of these grant funds, after final million of those projects and the 325/Senate Bill 294 in sup- Officer for the State of Florida’s forward,” said Steve Milford, State of Florida; the State is the review within the U.S. Treasury See FEMA, Page 2A port of cameras at red traf- fic lights. The bill was pre- pared by the Florida League of Cities and is co- U.S. 98 sponsored by Rep. Clay Gulf Breeze Celebrates the Arts! See CAMERAS, Page 2A in city WEEKEND to receive Weather aesthetic FRIDAY 3/19 Isolated T-storms makeover high 69O low 51O BY VICI PAPAJOHN Gulf Breeze News Nancy Blades of Jonesboro, Ark., [email protected] SATURDAY 3/20 captured Best in Show honors with her amazing fine-art photography. In the next few weeks, residents Partly Cloudy and visitors will see a transforma- O high 70 tion along U.S. Highway 98 low 56O through Gulf Breeze. Nearly 2,000 linear feet of steel and brick col- umn fencing will be erected in SUNDAY 3/21 place of the current chain-link Partly Cloudy fencing that lines nearly a third of high 65O the byway. low 42O Beautification funded by a Photos by Joe Culpepper/Gulf Breeze News $350,000 grant from the Florida Five-year-old Kaylee Campbell of Beulah gets her face painted by Gulf Department of Transportation Breeze High School sophomore art student Whitney Jones on Sunday. (FDOT) will add plants and trees Navarre High senior Cadhla Cox won Kaylee is the daughter of Gemma Camp Bell, an artist in her own right. to further enhance the corridor. INSIDE a blue ribbon with this stunning acrylic painting of a woman’s wind-blown hair. “It’s something a long time coming,” said City Councilman Crossword puzzle 3B Despite breezy weather, J.B. Schluter. “The citizens have Classifieds 3D wanted it for a long time. We’ve Community 2-8A had a lot of great comments on the festival rated big success little things we have done, and we House Election 2A are going to continue the theme of Island News 1D Cool, blustery conditions during the the landscaping in the medians. Lifestyles 1B BY JOE CULPEPPER winds were Mother weekend show at We’ll be adding elements, too; a Obituaries 7A Gulf Breeze News Nature’s contribution [email protected] Gulf Breeze High little bit of color and a little bit of Opinion 6A to the 16th annual School. Turnout was dimension.” Sports 1-8C Gulf Breeze Celebrate the Arts steady on Saturday and Sunday as Schluter heads up the commit- Talk of the Town 4A Festival. the region’s spring arts festival sea- tee that has worked for years to “Mailing Statement Even cast-iron butterflies were free But exhibitors and patrons cheer- son kicked into gear. solve many problems facing city to fly during the weekend’s blustery fully braved the winds in exchange “Attendance was really good, the beautification efforts including on Editorial Page” conditions at Gulf Breeze High School. for the brilliant sunny skies and dry See ARTS, Page 5A recovery from salt-water intrusion FOUR SECTIONS, 24 PAGES See FENCING, Page 3A VOL. 9, NO. 11 MARCH 18, 2010 Suspect might be Work begins in linked to burglary Whisper Bay area

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your A tip from Key Roadway con- West is helping BY LISA NEWELL struction began BY JOE CULPEPPER Gulf Breeze Police Gulf Breeze News Monday on the Gulf Breeze News close in on the Gulf [email protected] controversial addi- [email protected] Breeze Bait and Tackle burglars. tion of a traffic light and new access roadway at Gulf Breeze Police Department Investigator the intersection of Whisper Bay subdivision and Chris Henderson began connecting the dots from Gulf Breeze Parkway. two men selling Costa del Mar sunglasses in Key Santa Rosa County Engineer Roger Blaylock Call 932-8986 today Call 932-8986 today Joe Culpepper/Gulf Breeze News West to a series of burglaries similar in nature to A portion of the old Delchamps shopping center is being said completion of the project, which will create See BURGLARY, Page 2A demolished to make way for a new access road to U.S. 98 See WHISPER BAY, Page 2A Enjoy your community paper community your Enjoy mailed directly to mailed directly

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 2A March 18, 2010 GULF BREEZE NEWS CAMERAS: Gulf Breeze was FEMA: Eligibility stems 1st in state to gather data from ’04 bridge damage Continued from page 1A “We make sure the car is in the Continued from page 1A Thursday, March 18 Chamber road, the light is facing the car “Although FEMA Gulf Breeze Area Chamber Headquarters, 409 Gulf Breeze Parkway Ford of Gulf Breeze and eight and is red. It’s all the same State would fund about $1 personnel have been of Commerce Monthly Breakfast 7 a.m., Andrews , Gulf Breeze other state Representatives. things we’d look at for an on- million, with the City respon- involved in provid- Santa Rosa Since the city began its traf- site ticketing. Two photos are sible for the remaining costs. Performance and Research Pavilion, Gulf Breeze County Affordable fic light enforcement program taken, and both photos must The City became eligible ing the City and Housing Advisory support a violation. Every City of Gulf Breeze over five years ago, 6,047 tick- for this funding as a result of State guidance and Architect Review Board 6:30 Committee 3 p.m., ets have been issued. According measure is taken to ensure that the damage sustained by the feedback on the p.m., City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Conference Rooom, 6051 Old Bagdad to Police Chief Peter Paulding, the light is in fact run. ‘If in Gulf Breeze Fishing Bridge Drive, Gulf Breeze doubt, throw it out’ is our motto. Alternative Projects Highway, Milton not every individual ticketed during Hurricane Ivan in 2004 has paid the $100 fine. “We were the first city in application process, and the City Council’s subse- Monday, March 22 “There is an appeals process, Florida to gather data with a Santa Rosa Island quent decision not to rebuild the official transmis- Authority Committee 5 and 68 of the drivers ticketed red-light camera and send out Santa Rosa County Commission Committee 9 p.m., SRIA have appealed,” said Paulding. violations. Now we are one of the pier. The City is required sion of the grant to deconstruct the remnants of a.m., County Administrative Headquarters, 1 Via de “The process is very strident to many throughout the state.” request from the Center, 6495 Caroline Street, Luna Drive, Pensacola the fishing pier and has ensure that only obvious viola- Current vendor TrafficPax State to FEMA is a Milton Beach tors are cited. Since the cameras absorbs the expense of the pro- received encouraging indica- major milestone.” Santa Rosa County Utility Santa Rosa County Parks were up and running in 2006, a gram and owns the equipment tions that FEMA assistance Board 5 p.m., County and Recreation 5:30 p.m., total of 10,483 incidents have installed. for that project is moving for- Administrative Center, 6495 County Administrative Center, been documented when cam- “The vendor basically pays ward as well. – Steve Milford, Caroline Street, Milton 6495 Caroline Street, Milton Santa Rosa County for everything except our offi- A common question the City of Gulf Breeze eras have gone off. Of those School Board 6:30 p.m., incidents, only 6,047 of the vio- cers’ validation,” Paulding said. City has had to address is why School District Headquarters, Thursday, March 25 lations were cited. Of those Of the $100 citation collect- the process seems to be taking 5086 Canal Street, Milton Santa Rosa County the necessary terms and con- who were sent citations, 4,617 ed, TrafficPax retains a percent- so long. Milford indicated Commission 9 a.m., County have paid.” age that varies by the number of that the City has had to endure ditions not only in the appli- Tuesday, March 23 Administrative Center, 6495 Each time the subject of red- violations issued per month. a couple of false starts in the cation process but also once Caroline Street, Milton light cameras has come before “The scale begins at $56 for up applications process, includ- you get the funds. We have City of Gulf Breeze Board of Adjustments 6:30 p.m., his committee, Ford has spoken to 180 violations per month, and ing a complete re-evaluation been very deliberate in try- City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Wednesday, March 31 in favor of them. TrafficPax keeps $50 up to 240 of the damage to the fishing ing to make sure that every Drive, Gulf Breeze “Gulf Breeze was the first citations, and for 300 citations or pier in 2007. ‘i’ is dotted and ‘t’ is crossed City of Gulf Breeze city in the state to implement the more they get $45,” Paulding “But more importantly,” in this process. The overall Executive Committee 6:30 system, but it is not a new con- explained. “The city keeps the Milford said, “it is critical to ambiguity and complexity of Wednesday, March 24 p.m., City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze cept nationwide, even world- balance. We had a few months in realize that these funds are the related federal statutes Gulf Breeze Area Chamber wide,” Ford said. “When I was 2009 that exceeded 300 citations, part of a grant process, and that apply in this instance of Commerce Board of stationed in the Army 30 years and the highest month I remem- that you only get to keep the has made the process very Directors 11:30 a.m., ago in Heidelberg, Germany, I ber was August 2007 when 380 funds if you comply with all slow.” actually received a ticket for violations were issued.” running a red light. Red-light “To date, we’ve actually col- Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Report cameras work; I can speak to it lected $469,247,” said Steve because of my experience. I Milford, City Director of Information provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. know that the city of Gulf Finance. “People do make par- Breeze only writes tickets to tial payments, or minimal pay- Felonies 26, 7100 block of Nelson about 50 percent of those cap- ments, and we are seeing about Street, Navarre, violation of tured to ensure we are capturing an 80-percent collection rate.” 3/9/2010 probation. the most egregious violators. Of the monies collected, Tomlinson, John Mitchell, McCants, Brandon Keith, “Our interest is to reduce traf- hearing costs expend approxi- W/M, 45, 2500 block of Water B/M, 21, 2600 block of fic accidents and property loss. mately $9,000, and $40,000 of Oak Street, Navarre, sexual Sherwood Drive, Navarre, lar- Some recent court decisions the remaining funds covered the assault. ceny. leave it up in the air as to expense of one patrol car, 3/14/2010 whether or not it is legal to (use according to Milford. Alford, Omar Acuna, W/M, DUIs red-light cameras) or not. Our Violations captured by cameras 36, 8200 block of Tavira Street, red-light camera is located right are considered civil, not criminal Navarre, cruelty toward a child. 3/9/2009 in the midst of our three schools. offenses, and no points are Sheldon Jr., George Bryant, Eric Franklin, W/M, In fact, the first two tickets writ- assigned to the owner’s motor Dennis, W/M, 43, 1400 block 46, 300 block of Dolphin Street, ten for running the light were vehicle record. HB 325/SB 294 of Oak Drive, Gulf Breeze, Gulf Breeze, DUI. also going 65 and 55 miles per authorizes local governments to resisting an officer and driving 3/14/2010 hour by the school. For the City utilize state rights of way to install with a suspended license. Sheldon Jr., George of Gulf Breeze, the red-light cameras and establishes maxi- 3/15/2010 Dennis, W/M, 43, 1400 block mum fees of $150 for tickets cameras have been useful and Brill, Matthew Brent, W/M, of Oak Drive, Gulf Breeze, DUI. successful in reducing traffic issued. If HB 325/SB 294 accidents in our town.” becomes law, local governments Paulding confirmed that red- retain $75 of the fees and $55 is Emergency Reports Joe Culpepper/Gulf Breeze News light cameras are effective. remitted to the state General Information provided by Gulf Breeze Fire & Rescue and Midway Fire District This sign first alerted local residents that work was about “We have indeed had a 20- Revenue fund, leaving $20 for to begin on the Whisper Bay/Crane Cove access road/ Gulf Breeze Fire & Rescue percent decrease in accidents in trauma care centers, rural hospi- intersection on U.S. 98. Roadwork officially started Monday. our area, attributable to the red- tals and public hospitals. Cities and counties would then have to For the week ending March light cameras and other meas- 12, Gulf Breeze Fire & Rescue share their $75 with the vendors ures,” he said. “Red-light cam- WHISPER BAY: State gave was called for 10 emergencies. eras are only one strategy we that own and manage the cameras. These incidents included 5 employ, but the total approach Former Mayor Joe Reynes medical calls, 2 motor vehicle has been successful.” spoke in favor of the red-light county $750K for project accidents, 1 water rescue, 1 Before a violation gets sent cameras during Monday’s City possible structure fire on Continued from page 1A increased in the immediate area contained at $20,000.00 damage. out, City of Gulf Breeze officers Council meeting. Pensacola Beach, and 1 dis- of U.S. 98. After movies are Mutual aid was received by Holley- validate them, according to “I was nearly killed by a semi patched and canceled en route. a four-way intersection just over, lines of cars enter U.S. 98 Navarre, Pensacola Beach and Paulding. truck that ran the red light bar- To learn more about Gulf west of Gulf Coast Community from Crane Cove Boulevard, Breeze Fire & Rescue, log on to: Gulf Breeze Fire Departments. “When I’m asked, I have no reling down Gulf Breeze Bank, is targeted for Aug. 31. forcing motorists to make diffi- www.cityofgulfbreeze.com/ Other calls included 3 brush fires, problem saying ‘Zero are issued Parkway years ago,” he said. “I 1 watercraft rescue, 18 medical, 4 “We don’t have a firm date cult turns onto the already con- firedept/index.html in error;’ we view every single think we need to keep those medical assist, 2 motor vehicle for the signal installation, but it gested roadway. one of them,” Paulding said. cameras and save lives.” Midway Fire District accidents without injuries, 2 motor should be closer to the end of Theater traffic eventually vehicle accidents with injuries, 2 the project due to the several will be rerouted behind the For the week of March 5 through false alarms, 1 public service calls, months of lead time required to vacant shopping center, then March 11, Midway Fire District was and 3 canceled on scene and 1 BURGLARY: Sunglasses, procure signal-mast arms,” north toward U.S. 98. The con- called for 38 incidents. These canceled en route. tract was awarded at the Jan. 14 emergencies included a house fire For more information about Blaylock told Gulf Breeze Midway Fire District, log on to County Commission meeting. in the 4300 block of Catawba at high-end reels worth $39K News on Monday in an e-mail. 5:14 a.m. on March 8. Fire was www.midwayfire.com. Interest in the project reignit- The notice to proceed was sent Continued from page 1A elder Rudolf. ed in recent weeks after Feb. 1. Construction is expected The men also are suspected Moulton Properties, the devel- to last another 23 weeks. ones that occurred in Gulf of throwing a brick at a bank oper that owns the adjacent It will be a while before traf- Breeze and in Bay and Walton window to create a distraction vacant shopping center, erected fic on U.S. 98 is affected by SRC voters in 9 precincts counties. before burglarizing the Gulf a large advertising sign near the actual highway construction, Henderson located one of the Breeze bait shop but the bank planned intersection. During the which is not expected to be to help pick House rep suspects at a Pensacola motel alarm wasn’t activated. past week, demolition work has done during the day. after the man called Escambia The men allegedly were seen been under way on the west end “There are no lane closures The special election to fill the according to Supervisor of County authorities to report that driving a gold-colored Fort of the building to make way for permitted on 98 during daylight vacant District 4 state represen- Elections Ann Bodenstein. his father left him stranded Ranger Extended Cab in Key an access road to connect U.S. hours,” Blaylock said. tative post previously held by She added that 29,500 regis- without money or a cell phone. West. A caller tipped off police 98 with Crane Cove Boulevard Nearby residents of the Tiger Ray Sansom of Destin will be tered Santa Rosa voters are eli- Escambia County deputies about their sunglasses sales, and behind the Breeze Cinemas 8. Trace subdivision protested held Tuesday, March 23. The gible to participate in the special learned that the individual was Henderson began tracking the The state awarded Santa loudly against the project that district includes nine precincts election at nine precincts, wanted for questioning by similarities between several Rosa County $750,000 to help potentially could increase traffic in southeast Santa Rosa County. including: 10.2 Holley; 23 Henderson. recent burglaries between Ocean build the connector road and on their now-quiet streets and Okaloosa County also is part of Midway Fire District; 26 After questioning, James Springs, Miss., and Lee County. place the traffic light. The nec- increase wait times to access the district. Navarre Community Gym; 29 Richard Rudolf, 21 of Fort The Florida Department of essary rights-of-way were and exit U.S. 98 during peak Five Republicans are on the Pullum Senior Center; 34 St. Myers, was arrested on an out- Law Enforcement is currently donated at no cost. hours. ballot hoping to punch their Sylvester Catholic Church; 35 standing burglary warrant from examining the movements of “It’s an easement where we “As a neighborhood, we had ticket to Tallahassee, where the Navarre United Methodist Bay County and was released the pair in efforts to link them have to make sure that there is a objections to the lack of consid- 2010 legislative session is in its Church; 38 Navarre Beach; 40 from the Santa Rosa County with unsolved burglaries certain number of feet between eration given to Tiger Trace,” third week. Navarre Presbyterian Church; jail. Henderson believes there throughout the state, including the building and the path of the homeowners’ association mem- Destin Mayor Craig Barker, and 41 Midway Baptist Church. will be enough evidence to theft of meat from a Publix in roadway,” Mary Moulton, Vice ber Deb Moore wrote in an op- attorney Matt Gaetz, business- Polls will be open from 7 charge Rudolf and his father, Lee County. President of Moulton ed column in Gulf Breeze News men Jerry Melvin and Kabe a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. William Theodore Rudolf, 53, “Walton County and Bay Properties, explained to Gulf last year. “First of all, no traffic Woods, and City Councilman The winner must run again in of Fort Myers, with burglarizing County were able to identify the Breeze News in a story pub- study was ever completed that Bill Garvie, all of Fort Walton the fall to maintain the seat. the Gulf Breeze Bait and Tackle suspect because of all the work lished last fall. “We’re just included the impact of a traffic Beach, are on the ballot. Sansom’s second term was to store on Feb. 5 and absconding that Chris Henderson did,” said working to clear an area for the light right outside our exit onto Early voting already is under end in November, and all five with $39,000 worth of Costa del Lt. Rick Hawthorne of the road to go behind the building.” U.S. 98 eastbound; and second- way. Prior to press time, 68 candidates previously were Mar sunglasses and high-end GBPD. “In the end, I expect The issue first arose in 1998. ly, we objected strongly to an Santa Rosa County voters had declared for the Aug. 24 fishing reels. Law enforcement there will be more burglaries When Breeze Cinemas 8 access road dumping traffic taken advantage of early voting Republican primary. That gen- officers are trying to locate the (attributed to the pair).” opened, traffic significantly onto our neighborhood street.” including 52 on Tuesday, eral election is Nov. 2.

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS March 18, 2010 3 A Community Gulf Breeze NEWS Comp Land Use Plan to be amended ■ A public hearing is ordinance approval with two fencing, landscaping and scheduled for April 5 CITY more public hearings. ground cover. A track will be “We continue to solicit pub- installed for wheelchairs from BY VICI PAPAJOHN of the comp plan,” said lic input to ensure the city’s the park perimeter to the play- Gulf Breeze News Assistant City Manger Dave vision reflects its constituents’ ground area equipment. [email protected] Szymanski. “Once we’ve com- attitudes,” Szymanski said. The city will obtain competi- pleted the amendments to stay Council will hold its own tive bids for the installation of Gulf Breeze City Council current with state mandates, workshop March 31 with con- sidewalks, fencing, landscaping held its first public hearing along with any adjustments the sultant Stephania Wilson, and ground cover not to exceed Monday on its Evaluation and city wants to make to the land Indever, LLC, to more fully the total of $20,000 budgeted. Appraisal Report (EAR) for the use plan, two public hearings understand the impact of pro- Comprehensive Plan. A second are required before the amended posed changes. Santa Rosa Yacht hearing is scheduled for April 5. plan can be completed.” Club to add boat lift The state of Florida requires The proposed comprehensive City to create that municipalities conduct an plan changes were published kids park on York Council confirmed a unani- evaluation and appraisal of its March 4 in Gulf Breeze News mous Development Review Comprehensive Plan every and include proposed land use At the beginning of the cur- Board (DRB) recommendation seven years and complete an changes to Medical-Technical rent fiscal year, Council funded that a boat lift be approved for Evaluation and Appraisal and Research-Technical areas $20,000 for capital improve- Santa Rosa Yacht Club on Report. This effort is designed surrounding Andrews Institute ments to create a small neigh- Pensacola Beach Road. Jason to tell the community how the and the proposed borhood playground on city Taylor of Wetland Sciences city has done in the implemen- AppRiver/Avalex project. owned property at the intersec- said during the DRB meeting tation of its Comprehensive According to Szymanski, the tion of York and Norwich that pending DEP and Army Plan, the vehicle designed and forum April 5 will afford the streets. Corps permits, the project implemented to manage growth. public an opportunity for input Through donations from resi- would be completed within “We are following the nor- prior to the transmittal of the dent Tammy Hodges, $24,000 two weeks. Since the project mal process to prepare amend- amendments to the DCA. Once has been pledged to purchase is a Level III development ments to meet state require- DCA reviews and approves that, playground equipment. Capital (commercial), Council ments and to complete updating it will come back to the city for funding will provide sidewalks, approval was required.

Scott Page/Gulf Breeze News Vici Papajohn/Gulf Breeze News Aged chain-link fencing has been an eyesore alongside the New fencing that will go up alongside U.S. 98 in Gulf U.S. 98 corridor in the Gulf Breeze city limits. The fencing Breeze will match the attractive wrought-iron and brick will be replaced as part of a major beautification effort. column fencing found in front of Gulf Breeze High School. FENCING: Completion dates are May 15, June 30 Continued from page 1A “People have asked for this be installed as well. tions, and $1 million in total for a long time,” Schluter said. Highway 98 beautification reimbursements. The CRA bal- two years ago within months of “The change will be significant; was listed as a community prior- ance currently stands at planting medians with grass and it is really going to be nice. ity during CRA goal-setting $1,627,520, leaving nearly $1 crepe myrtles, FDOT changes to Once we get the medians done, meetings in 2005 and 2006, and million for improvements after median closures and city budget the perimeters will be done as the fencing was listed as an “eye- $843,105 in budgeted 2010 crunches. well. We don’t need that rusted sore.” The new fencing being CRA expenses. “I’m elated,” said Summer chain-link fence any more. We installed will match the brick Projects already funded by the King, Architectural Review are moving on to a much nicer column and metal fence erected CRA include the Daniel Drive Board member and resident. look.” at the high school in 2004. Extension and improvements for King served on the original Santa Rosa County Schools Established in 1989, the CRA Moulton Properties’ Sea Shell advisory committee that called and the City of Gulf Breeze encompasses the core business Collections, the Hospital Road for the standardization of the Community Redevelopment area of Gulf Breeze and affords behind Andrews Institute, and CRA design guidelines. Agency (CRA) will split the special funding for development the fencing surrounding Gulf “It really personifies our $279,556 bill. of blighted areas. The CRA has Breeze High School. vision to tear down the old The FDOT grant will fund earned at least $800,000 each According to staff, fencing chain-link and install a uniform significant beautification for the year since 2007. Since its incep- replacement will be completed brick column and metal fence.” median and both sides of U.S. tion, CRA revenues total by May 15, and the beautifica- Some say it will totally 98 from Andrews Jackson Trail $7,836,459, with $6,787,691 tion planting will be installed by change the gateway of the city. to Daniel Drive. Irrigation will contributed from tax alloca- June 30. Gov. Crist to speak Friday at Tiger Bay Club Gov. Charlie Crist will be the services, as well as the area’s and most positions require a guest speaker during Friday’s BRIEFS representation in govern- valid driver’s license and use of Panhandle Tiger Bay Club ment. a vehicle. meeting at New World Landing. Census jobs offer good pay Census takers are reimbursed Tiger Bay Club, visit www.pan- Crist, also a U.S. Senate (approximately $12 an hour in for authorized work-related handletigerbay.com or call hopeful, will report on the State some cases) that varies by loca- expenses, such as mileage. Rosanne Williams at 497-1684. of Florida in 2010. Prior to tion. The jobs are temporary, To learn more, call 208-7350. being elected U.S. Census seeks Florida’s 44th Governor, Crist locals to do leg work served Floridians as Attorney The U.S. Census Office General, invites Gulf Breeze residents Commissioner of interested in helping docu- menting the local population Crist Education, Deputy Secretary of the for the 2010 Census to attend Florida Department of Business a Census Jobs application and Professional Regulation, and testing session on and Senator. Monday, March 22 at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend at First Baptist Church Gulf the noon luncheon meeting. Breeze. Tickets are $35 for non-mem- Every 10 years, a census of bers. There is no charge for the United States’ population members. is conducted. The results To make a reservation, down- help determine how federal load a membership application funds are spent on things like or learn more about Panhandle roads, parks, and other public

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p alk of the own TBy Betty Archer Allen T [email protected] Sorority gathers to celebrate sisterhood Betty Archer Allen/Gulf Breeze News Betty Archer Allen/Gulf Breeze News The Pensacola area Delta Joe Spaniola and Steve Ferry, The Pensacola-area Delta Gamma Fraternity Alumni Kim Womack of the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence Gamma Fraternity Alumni UWF; Fred Domulot, Association held its Founders Day celebration on Sunday, speaks to the Santa Rosa Shores Women’s Club. Womack Association held its Founders Northwest Florida State March 7 at the Lee House in Pensacola. offered many numerous tips on handling abuse situations. Day celebration on Sunday, College; Sandy Spivey, March 7 at the historic Lee Cokesbury School for the Arts House on Bayfront Drive in and Northwest Florida State Pensacola. Approximately 50 College; and Joe Occhipinti, percent of these alumni live in private instructor. the Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Honored in absentia were: Beach area. Dr. Kyle Marrero, UWF; Pete The Alumni enjoyed a gour- Krostag, Pine Forest HS; Jay met meal prepared by Chef Spirakis, Navarre HS; Mitzi Norma Murray in her Bed and Bumbarger, Ferry Pass MS; Breakfast’s dining room. In Doug Holsworth and David attendance were: Virginia Samuel, Escambia HS; Neal Elander Rutledge (a 73-year McLeod, Gulf Breeze HS; member), Louise Hack Stump Lawrence Young, Jr., (a 71-year member) and Nancy Washington HS; Mike Philley Spencer Rudloff (70-year mem- Tate HS; Don Snowden, PJC. ber). The 60-, 50- and 25-year Also honored were private members were honored and instructors, Al Martin, Bob received cream-colored roses Maksymkow; and Bobby Van Betty Archer Allen/Gulf Breeze News wrapped in bronze, pink and Deusen. Dietary Director Jason Hall, Activities Director Stacy Secord, blue ribbons. These members “We are proud of the teach- Office Manager Aaron Helms, and Director of Marketing 0000229699 included: Louis Nelson Wells ers who inspire the young Brooke Hicks served the Valentine Banquet to residents. (a 60-year member). Jayne musicians. We plan this PACE stands for Practical, Members include Fayne Todd, Women’s Health Care Ragot Atkins, Judith Foore awards banquet as an annual Academic, and Cultural Alice-Louise Crawley, Anna • Gynecologic Issues • Menopausal Symptoms Flasco, Deane Morris Inness event,” Albert said. Education. It is a year-round, Campbell, Mildred Byers, Pat • Cosmetic GYN Solutions • Hormones and Susan Morris Pederson • Management for Urinary Incontinence • Birth Control Options Santa Rosa non-profit alternative education Clark, Kay Roth, Patsy Smith, (four 50-year members); and and counseling program for Harriet Weant and Nan Renee Hembeick Creech, Beth Woman’s Club girls ages 11-18 who are having McLendon Karen Kennedy, MD Laura Sigler, ARNP Gynecology Board Certifi ed Chastain Morgan, Constance problems at school, at home Donations collected for the Certifi ed in Women’s Health Registered Pharmacist Lucas Morse, Gina Brazwell, Laurie Rodgers, Executive and in the community. The goal center totaled $548, and SRWC Lori Bruns Spangrud & Lee Director of the PACE Center of of the voluntary prevention donated an additional $300. 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. #201 • 850.916.7766 Curtis (Six 25-year members). Escambia/Santa Rosa, was the program is to improve the qual- The 2010-2011 officers are: guest speaker for the March ity of life for girls at risk. President, Louise Videau; meeting of the Santa Rosa The Public Affairs Membership V.P.s, Katie Woman’s Club. Department was the host. Niebes & Joanna Gurchiek; Programming V.Ps, Terri Guillory & Diane Folse; Communication V.P.s, Kelli Baxley & Mary Pat Forgie; Finance V.P., Kae Jehle; Anchora Correspondent/Public Relations, Mary Claus; Rituals, Diane Thompson; Panhellenic Delegate, Susan Cole; and City Sponsorship, Diane Folse. Santa Rosa Shores Women’s Club

The Santa Rosa Shores Women’s Club held its March meeting Tuesday evening, March 9 at Kim Womack’s home on Seabreeze Lane. The table was overflowing with delicious refreshments fur- nished by Sandy Fritz, Donna Brown and Camille Ripley. The program for the evening was presented by Womack of the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence. Womack out- lined the work being done in this field and what one should do if attacked. Next month’s program will be presented by Darlene Hammond, an area realtor, who will give tips on selling, buying and what’s happening in the market. If you need more information or wish to join them, please call Julia Russell at 934-1444 or Judy Miller at 916-0262. Jazz educators honored

The Jazz Society of Pensacola honored local jazz educators for teaching America’s Unique Musical Art Form-Jazz to the area youth. Crystal Joy Albert, spokesman for the Jazz Society, presented Joe Culpepper the Certificates of appreciation at a dinner on March 8. Thursdays Receiving honors were: Janie Walker, Ransom Middle 8:38 a.m. School; Cynthia Domulot and www.newsradio1620.com Tim Walker, Bailey Middle School; Roger Villines, PJC;

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SoundWave Band plans big benefit rummage sale

The Gulf Breeze High will go to benefit the new band School SoundWave Band will uniforms fund. Merchandise hold a rummage sale on donations will be gratefully Saturday, March 20, from 8 a.m. accepted Friday after 4 p.m. at to noon in the school parking GBHS band hall. lot. There will be furniture, or more information, contact household goods, clothing, [email protected] games, toys and more. Proceeds or 916-4903.

Photos by Joe Culpepper/GBN GBHS senior Brynne Heatley won a This pottery by Miss Gulf Breeze High The McGuire’s Irish Pub bagpipe band first-place blue ribbon in sculpture with School, Kori Ewens, won an honorable entertained patrons and exhibitors as her work ‘When Doodles Come Alive.’ mention award. the winds blew on Sunday afternoon. ART: Awards totaling $7,000 given to various artists Continued from page 1A more difficulty attracting far- sion. While the film is develop- Jerry Lewis, mixed media. EMA away artists were it not for ing, but before it has time to set, Awards of Honor ($200) FIR N best I’ve seen in the past couple Fairhope.” she physically pushes the emul- were presented to Robert Jones, of years,” festival director Sun Blades, 70, proudly displayed sion around much as one would photography; Lily Kelly, pho- Warner said. “Both days, people her photographs depicting use paint and brush. Using a tography; Tom and Frances Termite & Pest Control scenes from famous places like variety of tools, the emulsion is Grow, ceramics; Skip Tanner, started walking into the festival “To The Rescue Since 1977” at 9 a.m. and they didn’t leave the New Orleans French moved around until the desired mixed media; Mary Kay until 5. A lot of people left car- Quarter, Memphis’ Beale Street, effect is achieved. Samouce, jewelry; Diane Brim, Gulf Breeze rying art, and we always like Gulf Coast beaches and “what- “I like a very impressionistic mixed media; Kris and Al that. ever catches my eye.” look to my photo ‘paintings,’ ” Clement, ceramics; and Sean 932-9288 ! “The artists, all in all, had a “I like to use alternative pho- she said. “None of the images Corner, sculpture. wonderful show. The comments tographic techniques in both are computer-generated.” Area students also had their have been basically pretty black and white and color,” Awards of Excellence ($500) works judged, as did members good.” Blades said. “It’s not my origi- were bestowed on Royal Miree, of Gulf Breeze Arts, Inc. Artists traveled to Gulf nal process; lots of people do it. sculpture; Carole Jayne, mixed Warner thanked officials at Breeze from across the country. But I have my own personal media; A.B. Word, graphics; Gulf Breeze High School for The Best in Show winner, fine- style. You can’t buy the type of and Charles Pinckney, jewelry. their assistance, including pro- art photographer Nancy Blades, film I use anymore, so I’ve got Awards of Distinction ($300) viding sandbags to help anchor and her husband, Wayne, came lots of film stockpiled in my were given to Eva Greiner, jew- display tents during Saturday’s from Jonesboro, Ark. Nancy refrigerator. When that runs out, elry; Doug Cavanah, photogra- 30-mile-per-hour winds. She Blades collected the $1,000 I don’t know what I will do.” phy; Randy Kuntz, glass; also thanked the U.S. Marine grand prize. She, like many oth- Blades’ photographs look Godwin Kou, watercolor; Bill Corps, which provided 10 vol- ers, will show her work this like paintings, but they are not. Billingsley, oil and acrylic; July unteers to help with set-up, traf- weekend in a large arts street The effect is achieved by using Goodfellow, oil and acrylic; fic control, parking and any festival in Fairhope, Ala. The a film that has a very soft emul- Gloria Danvers, jewelry; and other necessary duties. back-to-back scheduling allows artists more bang for their buck. “It’s a great opportunity for artists to get two shows in the same area on consecutive week- ends,” Warner said. “They hang around the area and have the best time. A lot of them camp, and a lot of them just go to the beach. “They enjoy Northwest Florida then move on to Fairhope. If you are coming from Wisconsin or Illinois, it’s a good way to do two shows on the same trip. It’s certainly a good thing for us, because it brings in artists from farther away. We might have a little ‘Amnesty Day’ set for March 27 Amnesty Day, which offers Santa Rosa County residents the opportunity to dispose of house- hold hazardous waste at no Business After Hours charge, is Saturday, March 27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is not a recycle day, but a special day for disposal of household hazardous waste. Materials also will be accepted from conditionally exempt small-quantity genera- tors including small businesses, schools and growers at a reduced rate. Small-quantity generators The Public is Invited! must call (850) 981-7135 by noon on Friday, March 26 to 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 25 schedule a drop-off time. Calls will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 3 In the Harbourtown Shopping Center, p.m., Monday through Friday. The drop-off site most con- venient to Gulf Breeze residents 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze is the Santa Rosa County South Stroll through the quaint Harbourtown Shopping Village Side Service Center located at and enjoy light snacks and beverages from more than 5819 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Midway. 30 different shops, restaurants and businesses! Items that residents can dis- A Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce Event pose of include: household cleaners, lubricants, motor oil, oil filters, paint, pesticides, pool For details, call (850) 932-7630 cleaners and solvents.

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2008 Florida Press Association THE SPOT.” Award Winner By Scott Page ■ Honorable Mention - Sports ■ Third Place - Front Page Makeup Do you think one of the Pensacola Beach toll booth lanes should be dedicated CO-PUBLISHERS : Lisa Newell to annual pass Victoria Papajohn holders? EDITOR: Joe Culpepper SPORTS EDITOR: Jason Thompson SALES: Rusti Fontaine OFFICE MANAGER: Karen Murphy Parent volunteers needed for Project Grad ART DIRECTOR: In 1979, in Oxford Hills, night, June 4, falling on a Denise Lukas Me., seven teens died as a Friday, we feel especially GRAPHICS / PRODUCTION: result of drugs and alcohol challenged to find a fun late- “Yeah. I don’t have one, but I David Schulz during the graduation season. night venue and to get the sen- like how the Sunpass system From this horrible tragedy iors to come to our exciting works.” CONTRIBUTORS: Project Graduation emerged, event. Bill Foley Betty Archer Allen powered by a community of Donations are still coming Gulf Breeze Bette Boyle concerned citizens and par- in. Now what we really need is Pam Brannon ents, it became a state initia- more parental volunteerism, Scott Page tive. It has long since been especially underclassman. Our Chuck Randle recognized as a prototype for ance. All seniors eligible for year, we have many senior next meeting is 6:30 p.m. on Rhonda Randazzo the nation. graduation are encouraged to parents on our committees Tuesday, March 23 in the In 1988, a group of con- attend. The event is chaper- and desperately need under- media at GBHS. Please plan to Member : cerned parents began Project oned by parents, and we are classman parents to come on attend or contact us and tell us Florida Press Association Graduation at Gulf Breeze also accompanied by our great board to learn and help with what you would like to do or National Newspaper Assn. High School assisted by the city’s police department each the planning of this tremen- ask questions. You can contact Gulf Breeze Area Chamber local Sertoma Club. Since and every year. dous event. Without your us at: [email protected]. then, it has provided numerous Project Graduation is so help, it cannot continue. We And please, visit our Web site: of Commerce (“2003 Small fun, alcohol- and drug-free cel- important, and so is its con- have the highest participation gbhs-projectgrad.org. Business of the Year”) “Yes. I think that it makes good ebrations for our graduates. tinuation. We rely solely on of any school in the area, Thank you for your support, sense.” Pensacola Beach Chamber Our Project Graduation is a parent volunteers to plan and approximately two-thirds of and send in that donation now! Kim Hogan of Commerce joint effort between students, secure funding (approximately our class of 370 students. ■ Pensacola Beach Pensacola Chamber parents, the PTSO and the $25,000) for this worthy proj- That equals approximately Deborah Buchalter is co- of Commerce community. The Community ect. We have been fortunate 250 graduates! That is amaz- chair of the 2010 Project Navarre Tourist Drug and Alcohol Council over the years for our parent ing! Graduation initiative at Gulf Development Council (CDAC) also provides us guid- and community support. This This year with graduation Breeze High School. Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce

LETTER POLICY: Gulf Breeze Mobile County commissioner thanks NW Florida News welcomes your opinion. We reserve the right to edit a I express my most sincere recruiting trips to Europe. As a shipyards, Austal in downtown letter to fit space available. We appreciation to all our friends LETTERS result, there is no doubt that Mobile, is vying to build the do not accept letters containing and partners along the Gulf Mobile, at the center of the Gulf U.S. Navy’s new Littoral a personal attack on any indi- Coast who joined Mobile’s Coast, is now a star on the inter- Combat Ship. In a scenario vidual. Letters must be limited There can be no doubt, how- to one per month from an indi- fight to build America’s next ever, that pursuing the tanker national aerospace map. eerily similar to the tanker con- vidual writer. If we receive form generation of refueling tankers. project has produced many pos- Across the globe, aviation test, the Pentagon is now tilting “I’d love it because it would make life easier for those who letters, we will print only the first We are sickened by the way itive aspects. First and foremost and aerospace firms now know the competition to a less-capa- one we receive. Include your things played out: a Northrop the Gulf Coast and Mobile. ble, northern-built ship. This have them.” is the tremendous regional Greg Longuet name, address and daytime Grumman victory, followed by Mobile’s Brookley Field is an time, though, we will prevail… phone number. cooperation that was forged as Gulf Breeze a Boeing protest, completely political and business leaders aerospace hub with Airbus’ with a little help from all our CORRECTIONS: Gulf Breeze changed specifications, and and tens of thousands of aver- engineering facility, the ever- Gulf Coast friends. 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Hey, whatever happened to ers actually have fewer health Winning entries will be incor- www.SantaRosaArts.org or call paper dolls? I was remember- problems than those with no porated into the play, ‘Family (850) 623-4379 and ask for ing just the other day how pets. Studies show that pet Reunion,’ which will be per- Shay. eagerly I waited for the arrival ownership in general seems to formed by local citizens Oct. 1- Get writing! of the ‘Ladies’ Home Journal’ promote good health. If I had to 3 at the Milton High School ■ every month in the mail when I guess why, I suspect it has to auditorium. These are called “groaners,” was a small girl. It featured a do with having somebody to Rules state the stories must and I can see why: page full of paper dolls and a fuss over, other than yourself? be about Santa Rosans, be “I don’t eat hot dogs,” Joe variety of dresses that were to There must be a little more to it based on true events and, of said, frankly. be cut out and added to the col- than that, though, because course, cannot be libelous or “I forgot what to buy,” Jim lection of outfits in the dolls’ had a page with Betsy McCall would they think? (sorry, folks) grandchildren profane. Entries must be typed said, listlessly. wardrobe. I fondly remember and her wardrobe, but I guess There’s a song about paper don’t qualify, no matter how (word processor) double- “I’ll try to dig it up for you,” those heavy Wiss shears and that’s at least a decade or so dolls, too, but for once the cute they are! spaced, one to three pages in Mary replied, gravely. how they had to be handled ago now. I don’t think that the words escape me. Well, they ■ length. Deadline for submission Well, enough of those, then! ever so artfully. proliferation of electronic pub- may be a thing of the past, but Moonshine Creek is May 30. See you next time! I am now well past that age, lishing bodes well for their after all these years I still have Productions’ Story There will be monetary but I’m glad I was around at return, either. the scissors somewhere in case Telling/Writing Contest is com- prizes for the top four winners. the time they were. I suppose I suppose there’s a way that those paper dolls ever make a ing up, and you’re invited to First prize is $100, second prize only collectors keep them any- you could print out dolls your- quick return. tell your best “tall tale.” The $75, third $50, and fourth, $25. more. I never see little girls self at home, but that’s really ■ Santa Rosa Arts & Culture To enter or learn more about with them nowadays. At one not the same thing, is it? And If you have a dog, you might Foundation is conducting a the contest, go online to time, the ‘McCall’s’ magazine anyway, kids today - what be glad to know that dog own- county-wide story contest. www.sracf.org or ENGAGEMENTS Domestic violence topic of event The Community Drug and Drug and Alcohol Council Hines, Kramer to wed in August Alcohol Council (CDAC) is Education Center, 3804 North offering ‘Concepts of Domestic Ninth Avenue in Pensacola from Cecilia and Robert Hines of Florida pursuing a degree in Violence: Focus on Wellness,’ a 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Gulf Breeze are pleased to Education. three-and-a-half-hour CEU March 26. The cost is $35 announce the engagement of The prospective groom is the course for clinical social work- which includes CEU’s. their daughter, Emily Rebecca son of David Kramer and Dr. ers, marriage and family thera- Registration is required. Hines, to Nathaniel Owen Margaret James of Gainesville. pists, mental health counselors, Contact Becky Daniels for Kramer of Gainesville. He graduated from the substance abuse professionals details at (850) 434-2724 or e- The couple plans to wed Aug. University of Florida with a and other behavior health pro- Submitted photo mail [email protected]. 14 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church degree in Journalism in 2008 Nathaniel Owen Kramer and fessionals. in Gulf Breeze. and is employed as a sales rep- Emily Rebeca Hines. Concepts of Domestic The prospective bride is a resentative for Infinite Energy. Violence: Focus on Wellness SAUL ULLMAN M D student at the University of , . . will be held at The Community Specializing in: Microincision Cataract Surgery Strickland graduates from Air Force basic training in Texas ● Over 25,000 implants performed ● The first to offer Multifocal IOL technology Air Force Reserve Airman intensive, eight-week program basic training earn four credits Roberta and George Strickland in Pensacola 1st Class Sarah E. Strickland that included training in military toward an associate in applied of Navarre. 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MARY M.L. HOUSTON She later lived in Martinsville, Presbyterian Church, Cordova (Elena) of Aptos, Calif., five 1922-2010 Va. In 1954, her husband Park, where Mary Catherine grandchildren and six great- was hired by Chemstrand, served as the minister’s sec- grandchildren; also her sec- Mary Catherine Magann and the family moved to retary and sang in the choir. ond husband of five years, Longsworth Houston, 87, of Pensacola. She also had a lifelong pas- Charles Houston of Gulf Mary moved to The Villas sion for art, literature and sci- Breeze, and his large and lov- Spring is in the Air! Gulf Breeze, passed away on assisted living residence in ence. She studied geology as ing family. Wednesday, Feb. Gulf Breeze in 2005 after a senior citizen at Pensacola A celebration of Mary’s Prom Dresses 24 at Gulf Breeze the death of her first hus- Junior College. She was an life was held Monday, March in Stock! Hospital after a band, James Longsworth. avid reader, potter, artist and 15, at the Unitarian So much to choose from ...Why shop anywhere else? short illness. She met her second hus- a gifted, talented cook. Universalist Fellowship in www.eliterepeatsandboutique.com Mary band, Charles (Chuck) Preceding her in death Ensley. In accordance with Harbourtown, Suite 27 913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Catherine was Houston, at The Villas. They were her husband of 62 her wishes, her body was Gulf Breeze, FL (Lots of parking on Saturdays!) born Dec. 11, moved to The Courtyard years, James Butler donated to the College of M F 10 AM 6 PM SAT 10 AM 5 PM (850) Houston 1922 in assisted living residence in Longsworth, and daughter, Medicine at the University of 934-00492 Farmville, Va. As Gulf Breeze in 2008, where Judith Eileen. South Alabama in Mobile. a young wife, she lived in she still lived at the time of She is survived by her Baltimore, Md., where she her passing. three sons, James Allan and was employed in war manu- The Longsworths were Joseph Lynwood of facturing during World War II. charter members of the Trinity Pensacola, and Jonathan Eric

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■ Gulf Breeze High School It’s an initiative so dear to Bunning that parable to other first-year teachers in she’s willing to temporarily forego a prom- Florida. “It’s an environment that I really graduate and Navarre resident ising career in print journalism to guide haven’t been exposed to a lot. But I have joins Teach For America program those less fortunate. seen people who are close to me or around “I definitely still want to pursue a career me who have struggled in school – especial- BY JOE CULPEPPER in journalism,” Bunning, 21, said recently ly in elementary school. Gulf Breeze News during her Spring Break visit home. “This is “It’s really hard sometimes to make sure [email protected] just one thing I thought that, at this point in children have motivating forces not just in my life, I wanted to do and give something school but outside school, too. That’s one of Hannah Bunning will graduate from the back to a community. I really want to help the good things about Teach For America; University of Florida in April with a degree children who are in low-income schools to as members of the corps, we’re trying to not in Journalism in her back pocket. have access to a better education. just motivate students but reach out to par- But it is Bunning’s academic minor in “What better time in my life than now? I ents and make the school system better. We Leadership that initially will be put to the don’t really have any other responsibilities. want to build the foundation for kids to be test as she transitions into her professional With the economy the way it is right now, successful learners throughout their educa- career. breaking into the newspaper and magazine tion.” Bunning, a 2006 Gulf Breeze High industries is very hard.” Bunning, who lives in Navarre, has held School graduate and a former Gulf Breeze Since its inception in 1990, more than leadership positions during her college days News intern, has been accepted to teach ele- 24,000 young adults have participated in at Florida. She is a member of Alpha Chi mentary school children for the next two Teach For America and impacted the lives Omega sorority and served as executive years under the non-profit Teach For of more than 3 million people. TFA is based vice president of the Panhellenic Council, America (TFA) program. in New York City and serves 35 rural and the governing body for all of UF’s sorori- TFA is building a movement to eliminate urban regions across the country. ties. The group sponsors numerous public- educational inequity by enlisting the Bunning will teach at a yet-to-be-deter- service events and initiatives. nation’s most promising future leaders in mined grade school in the Jacksonville area. TFA considers it a plus that its members the effort. It recruits outstanding recent col- That will come, however, only after she are not all education majors. The diversity lege graduates from all backgrounds and completes a rigorous five-week training of majors and personal interests contributes career interests to commit to teach for two regimen in Houston, Texas. That should to a more rounded work force. years in urban and rural public schools. TFA prepare her for the challenge she will face “It’s a great opportunity for all majors,” Graphic illustration by David Schulz/Gulf Breeze News provides the training and ongoing support come August. Bunning said. Hannah Bunning: “We (at Teach For America) want to necessary to ensure their success as teachers “I anticipate it really being challenging,” To learn more, log on to www.teach build the foundation for kids to be successful learners in low-income communities. said Bunning, who will earn a salary com- foramerica.org. throughout their education.”

Time might be right for taking RMDs from plans You might not have the pic- your tax bill may be. But if you tures, suntan or souvenirs to need the money, won’t you be show for it, but if you’re at forced to take more than the 1 least 70 /2, you’ve just finished minimum amount? a “vacation.” And that means Not necessarily. In addition you’ll have to do some work to your IRA, 401(k) and what- — on determining how much ever other accounts might trig- to take out of your retirement ger RMDs, what other sources plans this year. of income do you have? You’ve Typically, when you reach probably already started taking 1 70 /2 you must start taking Social Security, so you can’t withdrawals (“required mini- change that amount, though mum distributions,” or RMDs) you will normally receive cost- from your traditional IRA or of-living adjustments. (In 2010, your employer-sponsored however, there will be no such retirement plan, such as a adjustment.) Consequently, if 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b). you want to avoid taking more However, the sharp decline in than minimum distributions, the financial markets in 2008 you will need to look at your led Congress to give you a one- investments held outside your year vacation from taking RMD-triggering accounts. RMDs in 2009 so that you First, consider your Roth wouldn’t have to cash out IRA, if you have one. Unlike a assets whose value had fallen traditional IRA, a Roth IRA is significantly. not subject to RMD rules, so But 2009 is over, and so is your money can potentially your RMD vacation. So if you keep growing. But if you want must take distributions this to minimize your taxable distri- year, you’ll need to do some butions, you may want to tap planning. into your Roth account. For starters, you’d probably Next, review your other like to know how much you’d investments. Specifically, con- have to withdraw. You can cal- sider your mix of investments. culate your RMD by dividing Can you adjust this mix to pos- the last year’s retirement sibly provide you with enough account balance, as of Dec. 31, income to help you avoid by a life-expectancy factor, exceeding your RMDs? For found in the Internal Revenue example, can you add income- Service’s Uniform Lifetime producing investments, such as Table. Your financial advisor or bonds, without depleting your tax professional can provide portfolio’s growth potential? you with this figure. Even in retirement, you’ll likely Once you know your RMD, need growth opportunities to you can then decide whether to help you stay ahead of inflation. take this amount or to with- You may also want to con- draw more. Obviously, during sider dividend-producing your retirement years, one of stocks. your key financial goals is to The RMD vacation was nice avoid outliving your income, so while it lasted. But now that you may want to try taking the it’s over, consider taking the minimum distributions for as steps necessary to provide you long as you can. Also, these with sufficient income today distributions are taxable, so the without draining your resources less you take out, the lower for tomorrow.

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TTopop 1010 (ARA) - Spring is a time of new beginnings. Flowers and plants are blooming, the sun is shining and the weather is finally getting Nice-toNice-to-- warmer after winter’s chill. So why not bring some of spring’s beauty into your home so you can enjoy it day after day? HavesHaves “Some people think they have to purchase new accessories to refresh their home for spring. Nothing could be further from the forfor SpringSpring truth,” says Christine Silverman, director of small project paints for Rust-Oleum. “There color to any room. 2X with Advanced Double Cover Technology are some easy, affordable ways to bring spring in a bright spring color like Aqua or Green 1. Utility Shed into your home by ‘upcycling’ the things you Winds of change Apple and suddenly you have new seating that to store your lawnmower, edger, already have. These simple projects are fun is perfect for your sunroom, front porch or bags of fertilizer and other items. ways to give a new beginning to the things you Adding color to a ceiling or oscillating fan is foyer. have sitting in the garage or basement, while a great way to add a pop of color in an unex- keeping them out of the land fill. It’s a win-win pected way. Rediscover a fan you have stored Restore and renew flea market finds for both you and Mother Nature.” 2. Water Feature Fountains in the attic. Or find a good deal on a fan that 2. Water Feature compliments your personality at a flea market Flea markets are full of treasures that some- or koi ponds provide tranquility. Bring your flower garden indoors or discount store and bring it home for a times just need a little TLC to give them new facelift. Covering the fan in just one coat of life. Save that dingy chandelier, tarnished lamp A great way to perk up a home for spring is inexpensive spray paint in a fresh spring color or outdated bookcase from the trash by restor- 3. Gas Grill by decorating rooms where you spend the most will create a conversation piece that will last ing it with a fresh coat of spray paint, which is Not only useful for cooking, but time - like the living or family room or kitchen throughout the year. For this project, try using sometimes all that is needed to turn garage sale it’s central for entertaining guests. - with flowers. By spray painting flower pots Rust-Oleum Universal spray paint. Its unique or flea market finds into treasures. you already own bright yellow, purple or green trigger spray makes it easy to use at any angle For hundreds of easy project ideas to help and grouping them into indoor “gardens,” you and it can be used on any surface - plastic, you decorate and transform your home, visit 4. Outdoor Furniture will give them new life, while bringing the metal, wood and more. www.paintideas.com. Before you know it 4. Outdoor Furniture great outdoors inside. Consider using Painter’s you’ll have splashes of sunshine, spring color Lounging in the outdoors is much Touch Ultra Cover 2X, a fast-drying spray Bring the outdoor patio furniture inside and great conversation pieces throughout your more pleasant when you have a paint that works well on wood, wicker, metal, home without spending much time or money. comfortable couch, chaise lounge plaster or unglazed ceramic and resists chip- Remember the old wicker chair and loveseat Say goodbye to the winter blues and hello to or Adirondack chair. ping and fading. Or, place your “new” pottery you picked up at Aunt Ida’s garage sale? some springtime cheer. on wrought iron plant stands or pedestal tables They’re not just for outside. Spray paint them 5. Fireplace painted in coordinating colors to add a burst of with one coat of Painter’s Touch Ultra Cover Courtesy of ARAcontent Lengthens the time spent outdoors. Winter Yards of the Quarter ‘green up’ 6. Market Umbrella Adds shade and a bit of sophistica- tion to the back yard. 7. Pool Adds a place for entertaining and cool exercise.

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They volunteer, sharing his experi- campaign was the first major Auditorium. The band is playing reached maintstream success ences aboard the USS Enterprise offensive launched by Allied a show at Seville Quarter March with their 2003 album “Sing the (CV-6) during Guadalcanal. forces against the Empire of 18. Sorrow.” The program begins at 10 Japan. This concert, which takes The songs "Girl's Not Grey", American rock band AFI will be performing in Pensacola on a.m. Hear Wheeler share his per- place in the Seville Quarter Party "The Leaving Song Pt. II", and March 18 for the first time since selling out the Bayfront The USS Enterprise (CV-6), sonal account of this famous Plaza, will be open to all ages. "Silver and Cold" had Billboard Auditorium in 2004. colloquially referred to as the naval battle. AFI , which formed in 1991, chart success and exposed the they won. AFI’s new album “Crash "Big E," was the sixth aircraft For a complete list of events, is from Ukiah, Calif. The band band to even larger audiences. In June 2006, AFI's seventh Love” is in stores now! carrier of the United States Navy exhibits and discounts at the includes lead vocalist Davey The band was nominated in the studio album, Doors open at 6 p.m., with the and the seventh U.S. Navy ship Museum, visit Havok, drummer and backup MTV Video Music Awards 2003 Decemberunderground, was show at 7:30.Tickets are $24 day to bear the name. NavalAviationMuseum.org or vocalist Adam Carson, with in the MTV2 award category for released on Interscope Records. of show. The Battle of Guadalcanal, call the Naval Aviation Museum bassist Hunter Burgan and gui- the video "Girl's Not Grey", It debuted as No. 1 on the For more information about codenamed Operation Foundation at 850-453-2389 or tarist Jade Puget, who both play which came to be the first VMA Billboard charts. the show, call 850-434-6211. Watchtower by Allied forces, 800-327-5002. Couch Theater ESPN analyst to speak By DNA Smith at Pels’ Hot Stove Dinner Investigate ‘Sherlock The Pensacola Pelicans will be hosting its Showalter, his second Hot Stove Banquet on Monday, March wife and kids Holmes;’ it’s worth it 22, from 5 to 8 p m. at The Sanders Beach lived briefly in Community Center. Former MLB manager and both Gulf Breeze current ESPN Baseball Tonight analyst Buck Proper and Tiger PICKS OF THE WEEK Showalter will be the featured speaker. Point. His mother “Sherlock Holmes” (PG-13) — Showalter was born in DeFuniak Springs and and sister still live Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law star as grew up in Century, just north of Pensacola. in Century; he Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in Showalter, who now resides in Dallas, Tex., also has sisters in Guy Ritchie’s rollicking reimagining of has worked in the baseball world in many dif- Brewton and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary ferent capacities. He had three stints as a Major Spanish Fort, Ala. Baker Street detective stories. While the League manager (New York Yankees, Arizona The event is the film does stray afield from Doyle’s Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers). second of its kind Showalter source material, the affronts toward its After his managerial career, Showalter for the Pelicans literary canon are more than made up served as a senior advisor to baseball operations this off season. for by the electric chemistry between for the Cleveland Indians. He now works as an Jim "The Rookie" Morris spoke at the first Downey and Law. analyst on ESPN's Baseball Tonight. Hot Stove Dinner on Nov. 16, 2009. Morris is The mystery involves a secret socie- Showalter said he couldn’t pass up the famed by his incredible inspirational life story, ty, black magic and a plot to overthrow opportunity to return home, despite his increas- which was made into the hit Disney movie 'The the English government. Thankfully, ingly busy schedule as MLB Opening Day Rookie.' Ritchie doesn’t dwell too much on the approaches. The banquet is free to Pelicans season ticket “whodunnit” or “howdunnit” aspects of “Any time someone back home asks me to do holders and certain level sponsors. The public this convoluted scheme and instead something I try to do it.” can attend for $30, which also gets them two concentrates more on the relationship between Holmes and Watson, and After the Hot Stove Dinner, Showalter must tickets to the 2010 home opener, by reserving Robert Downey Jr. stars in “Sherlock Holmes” as (because it’s Guy Ritchie) lots of action rush off to broadcast two spring training games their spot at [email protected] or the larger than life detective. Downey, along with for ESPN next week. by calling 850-934-8444. scenes. co-star Jude Law, who plays the loyal Dr. Watson If you’re a Holmes purist, then I sug- are a great on-screen duo. They deliver Guy gest you revisit the marvelous British Ritchie’s alternative interpretation of the Baker television series starring Jeremy Brett, Street duo with action, intrigue and excitement. Gallery Night 2010 because this film may make you cringe. However if you’re a huge Sherlock Holmes fan Charles, Robert Guillaume, Felicity Huffman, who also enjoys watching alternative interpre- Peter Krause, Sabrina Lloyd and Joshua debuts this Friday night tations of the iconic character, then this film Malina) made the show one of the best pro- will not disappoint. grams of the decade. Stroll the streets of center programs. Special features include commentary tracks Downtown Pensacola and see A variety of educational pro- “Alice in Wonderland” (2-Disc Special on selected episodes, an interview with Aaron the diverse shops, galleries and grams, including Kids Pottery Un-Anniversary Edition) (Rated G) — Sorkin on the show’s history, a gag reel and a eateries during the first Gallery Workshops; Glass Blowing; Coinciding with the release of Tim Burton’s featurette with members of ESPN’s Night of the season, Friday, Glass Bead Making; Pottery on reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s tale is the clas- SportsCenter on how true to life “Sports March 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. the Wheel; and group activities sic 1951 Disney animated film. In addition to Night” was to SportsCenter. During this once a quarter are offered. Studio and facility the completely remastered film, this two-disc event, tourists and locals enjoy rental is also available. collection is packed with special features TV SERIES strolling through an eclectic From 7 to 9:30 p.m. each including: “Reflections on Alice,” a documen- “Steven Seagal Lawman” The Complete array of merchants, galleries and Tuesday night, local musicians tary on the nearly 20-year journey Walt Disney Season One cafes in downtown Pensacola; are encouraged to attend jam ses- went through to get Alice on the big screen; the “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” enjoying the diverse and excep- sions to showcase and share their Mickey Mouse short “Thru The Mirror”; delet- Season One tional talent of painters, photog- talent with other local musicians. ed scenes; sing-along songs and party activi- “Deadliest Catch” Season Five raphers, sculptors, musicians, Since 1999 the Center has ties; a set-top game and more. “The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty” Photo courtesy of Downtown “The Abbott & Costello Show” The and more. Improvement Broad been a part of a revitalization Complete Series Collector’s Edition Details: (850) 432-9906 or November 2009 Gallery Night. effort to transform the Belmont- “Sports Night: Season One” (Not Rated) visit www.artsnwfl.org. Devilliers community into a — In 1998, Aaron Sorkin and Thomas “Lord Peter Wimsey Collection” Set 1 thriving artistic, commercial and Schlamme (“The West Wing,” “Studio 60”) created the dramedy “Sports Night,” a behind- (c) 2010 King Features Synd., Inc. Hot Glass and Cold of $25 for non-members and residential area. the-scenes look at an $20 for members to receive a A nonprofit center dedicated to Brew at Belmont Arts SportsCenter-like TV Show. The Belmont Arts and hand-blown, souvenir glass and excellence, experimentation and The crisp writing combined OPEN DAILY Cultural Center (BACC) hosts complimentary* beverages education in the visual, perform- with a stellar cast (Josh 1:15 pm the popular Hot Glass Cold throughout the evening. Hot ing and literary arts, BACC is Brew Fundraiser many times Glass Cold Brew also features also a working studio center for (850) 934-3332 glass and pottery sales. Tuesday artists. For more information, GULF Gulf Breeze, Hwy. 98 throughout the year. 3.7 miles east of Pens. Beach Exit From 5 to 9 p.m., participants Night Jam Sessions benefit the contact 429-1222 or visit BREEZECINEMA 4 can make a suggested donation Belmont Youth Band and other www.belmontartscenter.com. Friday March 19th – Thursday March 25th NOW SHOWING Art Films th through th Adults $8 • Child & Seniors $6 • Matinees $6 Friday, March 19 Thursday, March 25 The Hurt Locker (R) Box Office opens daily at 1:15 p.m. Daily at 1:00 4:00 7:00 Coca Before Chanel (PG-13) Daily at 1:00 4:00 7:00 ● The Bounty Hunter (PG-13): 1:55....4:30....7:00....9:20 Summer Hours (NR) Daily at 1:00 ● Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG): 1:45....4:15....6:50....9:15 Live Action Oscar Shorts (NR) Daily at 4:00 ● Animated Oscar Shorts (NR) Repo Men (R): 1:50....4:20....6:55....9:25 Daily at 7:00 ● Green Zone (R): 1:50....4:20....6:55....9:30 Bargain Movies Evenings $4 • Matinees $3 • Wed. & Sat. $2 ● She’s Out of My League (R): 1:55....4:30....7:05....9:35 Crazy Heart (R) Daily at 1:00 4:00 7:00 ● Alice in Wonderland- In DLP Digital 3D (PG): Starts Friday, March 26 “How to Train Your Dragon” 2:00....3:15....4:25....5:40....6:50....8:05....9:15 www.gulfbreezecinema4.com ● Shutter Island (R): 2:00....5:00....8:00 JPN CINEMAS Live Oak Plaza ● Hwy 98 To buy tickets online, go to: @ WWW.MOVIESHOWTIME.NET 916-9402 Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com

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Friday, Mar. 19 PJC presents ‘Celia, The Queen’ for BEST BETS ‘Hubble’ showing Women’s History Month at IMAX Theatre In celebration of March as Journey through distant Women’s History Month, the telescopes for public viewing of tact Irina Franklin, NW FPAN galaxies and accompany space- Pensacola Junior College the stars, planets and constella- Outreach Coordinator, at 850- walking astronauts as they Multicultural/Black History tions from sunset until 10 p.m. 595-0050, e-mail attempt the most difficult and Committee and Cuban at the Battery Worth picnic area [email protected] or visit important tasks in National American Association Film & at Fort Pickens. www.flpublicarchaeology.org Aeronautics and Space Discussion Series present Park admission is $8. For Administration’s (NASA) histo- “Celia, The Queen” at 7 p.m. more information, call 850-934- Homes open for ry. Friday, March 19, at PJC’s 2600 or visit www.nps.gov/guis. North Hill Azalea Tour “Hubble,” opening Friday, Hagler Auditorium, Building 2, From 10 a.m. to noon, homes March 19 at the National Naval room 252, on the Pensacola Saturday, Mar. 20 in the North Hill district of Aviation Museum’s IMAX® campus. Pensacola will be open for tour- Theatre Giant Screen, offers Director Joe Cardona’s film Celebrate Florida ing. viewers an inspiring, unique is an extraordinary story about Archaeology Month This is a great opportunity to the life and legacy of Cuban- look into the Hubble Space Join the Florida Public visit some of the historic homes in born Celia Cruz whose voice Telescope's legacy and high- Archaeology Network (FPAN) Pensacola’s North Hill District. In The Naval Aviation Museum’s IMAX® screen offers viewers a symbolized the soul of a nation lights its profound impact on the for the 3rd annual Archaeology case of rain, tour is canceled. look into the Hubble Space Telescope's legacy. Narrated by and captured the hearts of fans way we view the universe and Month Celebration Event. This Parking is available on Alabama Leonardo DiCaprio, “Hubble” explores the grandeur of our worldwide. Erupting onto the ourselves. year’s Celebration Event is on Square Desoto/Reus Streets. celestial surroundings and highlights important NASA missions. Cuban music scene, Cruz broke Museum visitors can catch Saturday, March 20 from 10 Sponsored by Professor Randall down barriers of racism and “Hubble” at 10 a.m., noon, 2 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the FPAN Broxton Historian. 424-6394 or visit www.unlimit- www.stpaulcatholic.net/school. sexism with the powerful p.m. and 4 p.m. “The Magic of Coordinating Center, 207 East For more information, contact ed-horizons.org. weapon of her voice and the Flight” will show at 11 a.m., 1 Main Street, Pensacola, next to Randall Broxton at 850-484-1099 Lyceum Series features warm tolerance of her heart. The p.m. and 3 p.m. the Fish House in downtown or [email protected]. Saint Paul Catholic PJC and UWF students movie captures the diversity of In addition, advance tickets Pensacola. The event is free and School hosts open The Pensacola Junior College the people whose lives she for “Hubble” are available for open to the public. Metaphysical Festival house, fish fry Lyceum Series presents the touched. Cruz is known as the purchase now at the National Family-friendly activities materializes in Navarre Saint Paul Catholic School Pensacola Guitar Ensemble and “Queen of Salsa.” Naval Aviation Museum’s will include demonstrations, The 8th Annual Emerald Coast invites the public to a Lenten Fish Pensacola Guitar Orchestra at The film is free, but seating is IMAX Theatre. hands-on activities, arts and Metaphysical Festival takes place Fry and School Open House 7:30 p.m. in the Ashmore Fine limited. Call 850-484-1759 to The Museum features free crafts, artifact identification, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Event from 5–7 p.m. on Friday, Arts Center Auditorium, reserve your seat. admission and a full slate of Destination Archaeology! Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 19 at 3121 Hyde Park Building 8, on the Pensacola events throughout the year. For Sunday, at the Days Inn in Road. campus. Admission is free. EAAA hosts free public Resource Center tours, local a complete list of events, heritage organization displays Navarre. Dinner tickets can be pur- The concert features compo- exhibits and discounts at the stargazing at Battery and rough sorting artifacts. The event will feature more chased in the school office and sitions from a variety of com- Museum, visit Worth, Fort Pickens The Florida Public than 50 vendors, psychics, read- will be sold at the door; adults $7 posers including Roland Dyens, NavalAviationMuseum.org or Weather permitting, volun- Archaeology Network and the ers, healers and speakers. A dona- and children $4. Claude Debussy, and Johann call the Naval Aviation Museum teers from the Escambia University of West Florida will tion of $10 will be requested at the For more information on this Sebastian Bach. Foundation at 850-453-2389 or Amateur Astronomers' present the event. door. The public is invited. event or the school, call (850) For more information, call 800-327-5002. Association will set up several For more information, con- For more information, call 850- 436-6435 or visit 850-484-1847.

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Scott Page / Gulf Breeze News Scott Page / Gulf Breeze News Former Pensacola Mayor and first lady John and Pat Fogg Don Ruth, Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce Chairman both modeled in the event. Fogg began his political career in and Covenant Hospice Director of Communications, wel- 1989 as a City Councilman, and served as Pensacola Mayor comes Best Hat runner-up Kathy Barrett. from 1994 until 2009.

Scott Page / Gulf Breeze News Covenant Hospice Art of Fashion Covenant Hospice President and CEO Dale O. Knee and wife Teri Knee enjoy chatting with Brent Lane prior to the begin- ning of the fashion show, above. Lane, local celebrity and Cat raises funds, awareness of need Country DJ, was emcee of the event and rallied the crowd to raise funds for the live auction as well.

BY VICI PAPAJOHN Gulf Breeze News [email protected]

Covenant Hospice, in con- junction with local artists and fashion retailers, presented the 5th Annual Art of Fashion event on March 10, at New World Landing. The Kentucky Derby themed luncheon featured a Spring Preview runway show of the sea- son’s most fabulous fashions, as well as live and silent auctions of artwork in all mediums – from pottery to paintings – by Pensacola’s finest artists. Hats were everywhere in the room, and a small group of final- Scott Page / Gulf Breeze News ists vied for the Best Hat award. Heike Appelt, Tracie McMahan, Nancy McMahan, and Maria Proceeds from The Art of Weisnicht, left to right, enjoy viewing the silent auction items, Fashion benefit the unfunded and above. non-reimbursed programs pro- vided by Covenant Hospice, including bereavement services, children’s support and indigent Scott Page / Gulf Breeze News care. Nominated for best hat, Covenant Hospice provides a Fran Sansing, at left, very special kind of caring for enjoyed sporting her two- persons with life-limiting illness- feathered chapeau. es, their families, and their loved ones wherever the patient con- siders home. They afford com- fort and pain management for the patient and the family as a whole. Covenant Hospice is a not-for- profit charitable organization. To learn more, dial 1-800-541-3072.

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Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Second in debut Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News The Gulf Breeze U-8 Hurricanes finished second in the Wave Tournament Sunday, the first time Breakers second they’ve played together as a group.They are (front, from left): Zachary Whisler, Carter Sheppard, The U-14 Tiger Point Breakers took second in their age division at the Wave Tournament Sunday Ryland McCurdy, Kade McConaghy, Jon Smith and Justin Gore. Second row (from left): Chase at Shoreline Park. They are (front, from left): Chandler Foxworth, C.J. Nelson, Brian Garbell, Tom Walsh, Mark Kendrick, Jacob Ferris, Tekoah Roby, Matthew Scheurich, Ben Hepworth and Bixler, Andy Creech and Taylor Baynes. Back: Coach Bear Dorsey, Gray Dorsey, David Alverson, Trevor Pugh. Back: Coaches Jimbo Pugh, Joe Whisler, Dave Sheppard and Sean Roby. Benji Diaz, Garrett Peek and Coach Andy Creech. Breakers, Hurricanes second at Wave Tourney BY JASON THOMPSON 14-under Breakers 5, Niceville Eagles 2: erupted for 14 runs in the top of the five of its runs in the bottom of the first in Gulf Breeze News North Florida Bulls 6, Breakers 1: Benji Diaz allowed only five hits and fourth to beat the Eagles in pool play. their opening game win over the Wave. [email protected] The Bulls scored five runs with two had three of his own in a semifinal win Diaz singled, tripled and scored Andy Creech and Garbell both had outs in the bottom of the sixth to win over the Eagles. twice, while Foxworth singled, doubled RBI doubles in the first inning, while The 14-under Tiger Point the title over the Breakers. Diaz had a double and two singles and and scored twice. Dorsey had two Baynes hit an RBI single. Diaz went 2- Breakers and the 8-under Gulf C.J. Nelson walked and scored on a scored a run. Taylor Baynes went 2-for-3 singles and two runs scored, while for-2 and scored once, while Baynes Breeze Hurricanes took second Gray Dorsey double to tie the game at with a triple and scored once, while Garrett Peek singled twice and scored went 2-for-3. place in their respective divisions 1 in the top of the sixth. Chandler Foxworth walked twice and scored once. Brian Garbell had two walks and Mitchell Robbins homered in the at the inaugural Gulf Breeze Wave Foxworth closed out a stellar twice. two runs scored. loss for the Wave. He went 2-for-3, as Tournament Sunday at Shoreline tournament by going 3-for-3 with a Breakers 15, Eagles 9: The Breakers 5, Wave 4: The Breakers, did Bram Majewski and Mason Baker. Park. double. Dorsey went 2-for-3 in the loss. Breakers, down 9-1 after two innings, down 2-0 after a half an inning, scored all See Wave, Page 4C

Sports Schedule

Thursday, March 18 Tennis at West Florida, 3:15 p.m. Track vs. Fairhope, 4:30 p.m. Baseball vs. Southern Baptist, Miss., 4:30 p.m. Softball vs. Tate (JV 5 p.m., Var. 7) Ninth grade baseball vs. Milton, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 19 Track at Catholic Classic, 1 p.m. Baseball at Tallahassee Leon, 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 20 Track at North Florida Relays, 9:30 a.m. Tennis vs. McGill Toolen, 1:30 p.m.

Monday, March 22 Weightlifting at Pace, 4:30 p.m. Ninth grade vs. Tate, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 23 Track vs. West Florida and Courtesy Photo Escambia, 4:30 p.m. Submitted Photo Softball at West Florida (JV 5 Tourney champs State champion p.m., Var. 7) Pensacola Beach Barracuda's 14U Nationals Won the Panama City Spring Fling Saturday, Alex Learned, a seventh grader at Gulf Breeze Middle School, Baseball at Pine Forest (JV winning nine of their 12 games. They are (front, from left): Sage Dunne, Laura Riney, Kobi Bell won the Knight of Columbus’ Free Throw State Championship 5 p.m, Var. 7:30) and Lexis Kuhn. Back (from left): Assistant coach Bryce Karcher, Cate Hodges, Katie Saturday at Orlando’s Bishop Moore High School. Chastain, Emily Lively, Alex Karcher and Coach Shanean Jones. The Barracudas split a Representing St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Learned, who wore Wednesday, March 24 match with Club Fusion (18-25, 25-16) before beating Pillaloha from Fort Walton (25-7, 25-8) Nike flip flops, made 21 of 25 shots at state. At the local level, Softball at Washington (JV 5 and the Bay Area Volleyball Club (25-10, 25-10). They beat Gulf Coast Select 25-14, 19-25, Learned made 22 shots and made 20 to win the regional p.m., Var. 7) 15-5 in the semifinals and Club Fusion 25-18, 22-25, 15-6 in the title game. competition. Learned is the son of Chris and Marcy Vlachos.

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GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 2C March 18, 2010 GULF BREEZE NEWS Sports Gulf Breeze NEWS Lively fans 16; GB 4-0 in district BY JASON THOMPSON Gulf Breeze News [email protected] Like many high school students, Ben Lively loves Fridays, for it’s the start of the weekend. He likes them for another reason, too – he pitches exceptionally well that day. With several scouts in attendance, Lively threw a one- hitter and struck out a career-high 16 as he helped the Dolphins to an 8-1 win over PHS Friday. Scouts were very busy in the area Friday as many also watched Wes Mugarian and Catholic take on Karsten Whitson and Chipley. The win moved Gulf Breeze to 4-0 in district, three of those wins by Lively on Friday nights. The last three Fridays, Lively has struck out 40. After Lively struck out the side in the second, the Dolphins scored five in the bottom of the second. Sophomore Trey Baker started the scoring with a two- Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News run homer to left, his first Good job varsity home run (he hit one for Trey Baker is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run homer Friday against PHS. It the junior varsity earlier this was his second of the season – he hit one for the junior varsity team earlier this season. season). Josh Suelflow, who was running for catcher Tyler Justin Ratte drew a leadoff Robbins’ two hits was a line Cameron Davies went 3-for-5 Boylan (reached on error), walk in the fourth inning. Webb drive shot off of PHS pitcher with a double, two RBIs and two scored on the home run. sacrificed him over to second Shawn Coffey. He suffered a runs scored. Taylor Busbee, Trey Taylor Webb reached on an before Robbins beat out an bruise approximately twice the Baker and Kyle McGee all had two error to score Anthony Stancher, infield hit. A subsequent size of a baseball right above the hits, while Baker scored three times. who reached on an infield throwing error scored Ratte. kidney, according to Dr. Richard Dolphin JV 5, PHS 3 single. After Tyler McGee drew Webb reached on a fielder Sellers. Ramsey Wilks went 3-for-3 a walk, Stephen Robbins was hit choice before Robbins hit a two- West Florida JV 13, with a double and scored once by a pitch to score another run. run homer in the sixth, his Dolphins 10 in a win over PHS. The Tigers took advantage of second of the season. The Jaguars scored five of Kyle McGee doubled and a walk, a throwing error and a Lively walked three and their final six runs of the game scored, while Max McDaniel and double to score what would be allowed the one run. Ratte went with two outs as they took Andrew Jurnovoy both singled their lone run in the top of the 2-for-2 with a double and scored advantage of five GBHS errors and scored. Mitch Yano struck out third. GBHS scored a single run three times, while Robbins went to hand the Dolphins their first seven over five innings. in the fourth and two in the sixth. 2-for-3 with four RBIs. One of loss of the season Monday. See Baseball, Page 5C Dolphin baseball to give away car BY JASON THOMPSON Gulf Breeze News [email protected] Just in case a Catholic-Gulf Breeze game wasn’t enough reason to get you out to the ballpark, the GBHS Baseball Boosters have given you another one. The Booster Club will give away a 2010 Chevy Cobalt during the Dolphins’ annual rivalry game with the Crusaders. The car was donated by Pete Moore Chevrolet. The car is on display under a big white tent at the GBHS Baseball Field. A $100 donation will get you a ticket for the giveaway. The Cobalt LS is a four-door, automatic transmission, with AM/FM CD player, XM Radio, OnStar and has the Nitrogen for Life Tire Program. If your name is drawn and you already have a nice car, you can opt instead for $10,000 cash. But you will get a 1099 form to report that income. A minimum of 150 tickets must be sold and the winner must be at least 18 years of age or older. The winner is also responsible for all prep charges, tax and title charges and Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News dealer services. Win this car Tickets can be purchased at any GBHS The Gulf Breeze Dolphin Baseball Boosters will give away this car, a 2010 Chevy home game or by calling Booster Club Cobalt, during the Dolphins’ April 20 game with Catholic. Tickets are $100 to enter President Jim Lively at 932-2237. the drawing.

Hawaii-bound Hayes Sperry became a second generation college soccer player recently when he signed a scholarship last week to play for Chaminade University in Honolulu. Also pictured are (seated): parents Bill (who also played college soccer) and Susan Sperry. Standing (from left): Hunter Sperry, GBHS assistant coach Bobby Parrish, Dallas Texans Florida Director of Coaching David Kemp and DTF coach Craig Wallace. Sperry had a 1.12 goals against average and was a part of nine shutouts. He also made two saves in a penalty kick shootout with 6A powerhouse Lake Mary, as well as scoring the game-winning PK. EDITORIAL NOTE: In last week’s issue, Sperry’s father, Bill, was misidentified. The News apologizes for the error. Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS March 18, 2010 3C Sports Gulf Breeze NEWS Lady Dolphins lose to Choctaw

BY JASON THOMPSON Gulf Breeze News [email protected] Choctaw took advantage of three walks and a two-run single to score five runs in the fifth inning of a 9-1 win Monday at Gulf Breeze. The win avenged an earlier loss to the Lady Dolphins, who lost their second district game of the season. A fielding error helped Choctaw jump out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first. Two more errors allowed the Lady Indians to tack on two more in the sixth. Gulf Breeze scored their lone run in the third inning when Kelsey Hebert singled and scored on a two-out single by Megan McDonald, who took the loss on the mound. The Lady Dolphins had only three other hits in the game – a two out single by Kellie Krueger in the third, a one-out single by Anndrea Marsh in the fourth and a one-out single by Haley Bohannon in the sixth. Lady Dolphins 16, Washington 1 Alison Milam threw a one-hitter, struck out 12 and hit two home runs in a win over Washington. Milam struck out the side in the first inning before Gulf Breeze scored five in the bottom of the first. Milam, who went 4-for- 4 and scored four times, drove in the first of her six runs with a single that scored Megan McDonald, who reached on an error. Kasey Landfair, who went 2-for-4, drove in the first of her two runs with a single to score Adrian Culpepper, who reached base on a dropped third strike. Both Milam and Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Landfair scored on wild pitches. Knock, knock GBHS tacked on two more in the bottom Assistant coach Mark Ransom congratulates Kori Ewens after getting a base hit during of the second. Culpepper again reached on a the Lady Dolphins’ 12-2 win over PHS on March 9. dropped third strike and scored on a double Ewens drew a bases loaded walk to game, reached on a dropped third strike by Milam. Landfair drove in Milam with a score Hebert, who was hit by a pitch. before Marsh singled, setting the stage single. McDonald doubled to plate Krueger and for Milam, who added a solo homer in Milam struck out the side again in the Rachel Viglione before Ewens scored on the bottom of the fourth. Marsh had two third before hitting a three-run homer to cap a wild pitch. hits in the win. off GBHS’ eight run third inning. Culpepper, for the third time in the See Softball, Page 5C

GB Quarterback Club already in high gear

BY JASON THOMPSON “Everybody thinks we (QBC) more than $1,100 in out of that allows practice to be filmed have a lot of money - we don’t,” pocket expenses (uniforms, by remote control at ground Gulf Breeze News [email protected] said QBC Vice President cheer camp, etc.). level. The package has three Ronnie Tibbs. Other Quarterback Club pieces - a camera, a stand and Spring football may not start The Quarterback Club, which fundraisers include the banners duplicating equipment. The QBC for six weeks, but the Gulf meets once a month, urges that adorn the fences at Dolphin is still bidding out the package. Breeze High Quarterback Club parents to get involved in the Stadium and the concession Trusting in Tony is already in high gear, preparing Quarterback Club. One of its stand revenues. The QBC has also spent $5,000 for the upcoming season. largest fundraisers is their Weight-ing to end soon in implementing a new offense, Among the first events on the players' fees, which are $125 per Among the QBC’s biggest named after Louisiana Tech QBC’s calendar is the Spring player. While it may sound like expenditures is new weight room offensive coordinator Tony Franklin. Carnival, which runs March 30- a lot, it's less than the players’ equipment. At the March Nemith, along with four of April 3. Wristbands on Tuesday fees for soccer ($200) and meeting, the QBC purchased his assistants, recently spent and Thursday are $13, with the baseball ($150). The player fee eight single power racks, totaling four days in Dallas learning the Gulf Breeze News cost on Wednesday, Friday and allows a parent a vote on all $12,640. The QBC hopes to have new system. Still the only area newspaper Saturday being $15 per person. Quarterback Club matters. them by June, as construction “It’s an offense that can take “We’re trying to change the “I don’t have a problem in continues at the Field House. advantage of matchups and if it that hasn’t raised its attitude of everything,” said explaining or justifying us Eye in the sky can’t, it takes advantage of QBC President Vaughn Nichols. charging a fee,” said coach The QBC is also in the angles,” Nemith said. subscription rates. The QBC passed its 2010 Chris Nemith, who added that it planning stages of purchasing Quarterbacks, offensive lineman budget at their March 8 meeting. costs more than $500 to equip camera equipment that will be and wide receivers are currently $30 per year, The budget, which stands at just one player. It’s also a able to film practices and games. learning the system in a call 932-8986 to subscribe. $91,000, down from $112,000 bargain compared to the The equipment, which costs classroom setting. just three years ago. cheerleaders, who have to pay $5,000, includes a 30-foot crane See QBC, Page 8C TThheessee PPrrooss KKnnooww!! How often do lawyers actually sue people? Q Yes. According to Florida AlmostChapter never. 57 Not the only court,is it hard if to it get blood out of findsa turnip, that but aeven lawsuit people was that are middle A frivolous at the inception, class have their homes protected by homestead can not only assess and may not have equity in their boats, cars or attorney’s fees and costs otheragainst holdings. the More claimant, often then but not lawyers look to theinsurance attorney coverage as well.and that’s why I always How many people read urge people to make sure they have adequate Q Gulf Breeze News? underinsured motorist coverage on their motor vehicle policies. Over 24,000 readers turn to Terence A. Gross Gulf Breeze News each week, and A our website, Personal Injury Lawyer 917 N. Palafox St. www.gulfbreezenews.com Pensacola, FL 32501 gets over 1 million hits each month. 850-434-3333

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GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 4C March 18, 2010 GULF BREEZE NEWS Sports Gulf Breeze NEWS WAVE: Breakers, Hurricanes second in tourney Continued from page 1C scored two in the fifth and three Bailey Wilson doubled and in the sixth to beat the scored once, while Matthew Wave 7, Eagles 5: Kale Barracudas in the semifinals. Hawkins singled and scored Jarvis allowed five hits over 5 Pugh went 4-for-4 with a once. Kaden Kuhn and Connor 2/3 innings as the Wave edged double and scored twice in the win, Thompson scored the Marlins’ the Eagles. while Roby hit a three-run homer other runs. Nick McCain went Michael Hawkins went 2-for- as part of his 3-for-4 outing. 2-for-2 with a double in the loss. 4 with a double and scored once, Sheppard went 3-for-4 and Marlins 9, Bill Bond Giants while Jarvis went 2-for-3 with a scored once, while Jacob Ferris, 8: The Marlins scored three in run scored. Majewski scored Ryland McCurdy, Mark the bottom of the sixth for a twice, while Robbins singled Kendrick and Matthew come from behind win over the and scored once. Scheurich all had two hits. Giants. Eagles 9, Wave 2: The Barracudas 16, Hurricanes Deems Edlund scored the Eagles jumped out to a 7-0 7: The Barracudas used a seven- game-winning run when Jesse second innings as they avenged run fifth inning to blow open a Grant reached on an error. their earlier loss to the Wave. close game against the Thompson scored twice in the Hawkins reached on an error Hurricanes Saturday. win, while Kuhn, Daniel Green, and scored a run, while Baker Sheppard went 3-for-3 and Wilson, Edlund and Mayes all walked and scored a run. scored three times, while singled and scored once. Majewski’s single in the fifth Kendrick, Pugh and Scheurich Marlins 15, Giants 15: The inning and Christian Enders’ all went 2-for-3 in the loss. Marlins scored seven runs in the double in the third were the only Gulf Coast Storm 13, bottom of the fourth to salvage a hits of the game. Hurricanes 3: Roby hit a three- tie with the Giants (all games 8-under run homer to account for the had an hour, 40 minute time Gulf Coast Storm 11, Gulf entire Hurricanes’ runs in an limit). Breeze Hurricanes 3: The opening game loss to the Storm. Grant scored off a bases Storm used a three run third and Sheppard and Kendrick both loaded walk to Kuhn for the a six run fourth to get past the singled to set the stage for Roby. Marlins, who scored four of Hurricanes, who were playing in Zachary Whisler and Walsh also their seven fourth inning runs their first tournament together. singled for the Hurricanes’ only with two outs. Carter Sheppard, Trevor other hits. Thompson doubled, tripled and Pugh and Tekoah Roby all 10-under scored twice, while McCain singled and scored runs in the Bay Bombers 8, Gulf Breeze singled, doubled and scored twice. loss. Pugh and Chase Walsh Marlins 4: The Bay Bombers, Green went 2-for-4 and both had two hits in the loss. from Panama City, broke a 4-4 tie scored twice, while Edlund and Hurricanes 12, Bill Bond with four in fourth to beat the Hawkins went 2-for-3 and Barracudas 8: The Hurricanes Marlins in the semifinals Sunday. scored twice. Mayes went 2-for- 2 and scored once, while Kuhn singled and scored twice. Marlins 13, Gulf Coast Storm 3: The Marlins rallied from a 2-1 deficit with three in the fourth, six in the fifth and three in the sixth. Wilson and Edlund both had two hits and two runs scored, with one of Wilson’s hits being a Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News double. Hawkins had two hits Andy Creech fires to the plate for the Breakers against the Gulf Breeze Wave U14s. and a run scored, while Kuhn and Green had one hit and two Sheppard went 2-for-3 and Pensacola Aquasox 2, Wave GBSA 13s 6, Wave 5: runs scored. scored once, while William 1: The Aquasox scored single The Dolphins scored five Gavin Mayes pitched the Welch doubled and scored runs in the first and second runs in the top of the first final three innings to get the twice. McLaurine went 2-for-3 innings to beat the Wave and held off a late inning win, while Kuhn struck out with a double and an RBI. Saturday. charge to edge the Wave. three in the first three innings. 12-under Paule singled and scored Alex Boys and Overlade 11-under Okaloosa County Crushers on a single by NeSmith in both went 2-for-2 and Navarre Raiders 15, Gulf 12, Wave 4: The Wave, held the fourth inning. Nolan’s scored once in the win, Breeze Blue Thunder 2: The hitless through three innings, double was the team’s only while Chris Welt struck out Raiders blew open a close game scored four in the fourth in a other hit. seven to pick up the win. in the late innings Sunday. loss to the Crushers. 13-under Gant Player doubled and Parker Baynes scored both of Brent NeSmith singled and Pensacola Warriors 9, scored in the loss, while the Blue Thunder’s runs. scored, while Mike Paule was Wave 2: Jacob Kubik walked Cole Nitterauer, Riley Reddon McLaurine and Tristan hit by a pitch and scored. twice and scored both Wave Nolan and Dylan Hanks all Covell both had a hit in the loss. Corey Nolan doubled and runs as they were held hitless in singled and scored for the Blue Thunder 2, Subway scored, while Jace Amberson a loss to the Warriors Sunday. Wave. Slammers 1: Cole Sheppard’s singled and scored. The Wave, seeded seventh in Pensacola Warriors 12, RBI single scored Baynes as the Wave 7, Pensacola the nine-team bracket, lost 7-6 GBSA 13s: The Warriors Blue Thunder scored twice in their Raptors 7: The Raptors to second-seed Niceville Eagles. put up five runs in the first final at bat to beat the Slammers. scored four in the top of the Eagles 22, GBSA 13s 1: inning on their way to a win Jack Martin doubled and for fifth to salvage a tie with the The Eagles scored 13 runs in over GBSA Sunday. the Blue Thunder. Baynes Wave. the first inning and nine in Alex Learned singled and Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News pitched the final two innings to Paule went 3-for-3 with a the second in a win over the scored, while Hank Newell Parker Baynes scores the game-winning run for the U-11 Blue get the win. double and scored once, while GBSA 13s. doubled and scored in the Thunder in their 2-1 win over the Subway Slammers. Blue Thunder 6, Navarre Adam Colston went 2-for-2 Kyle Overlade singled and second inning. Learned Raiders 4: The Blue Thunder and scored three times. scored Gulf Breeze’s lone run. went 2-for-2 in the loss. broke a 2-2 tie with three in the Brennan Sise, Colston and Peyton Hoover doubled and Overlade and Alex Boys top of the fourth to beat the Mitch Grant all pitched in the William Lambert singled for also had hits in the game for Raiders. game for the Wave. the team’s only other hits. GBSA.

Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Kade McConaghy makes contact for the U-8 Hurricanes. Deems Edlund pitches for the U-10 Marlins. Matthew deMahy awaits a pitch for the U-12 Wave.

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SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF WEEK Tonya Walters Tennis Classification: Junior Age: 17 Parents: Anne and Don Walters Most recent GPA: 4.1 Favorite subjects: Science Favorite teacher: Lori Weickert. “She is a flexible, helpful teacher who picks interesting assignments.” College she hopes to attend: Undecided Area she plans to major in: Science What she hopes to do professionally: Marine Biology or an aspect of the medical field Person who’s been most influential in her life: “My entire family has shaped my personality and guided my life. I don’t know who I’d be without all of them.”

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Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Stephen Robbins homered (his second of the season) in the Tyler McGee holds down first base during the Dolphins’ win Dolphins’ 8-1 win over PHS Friday. over PHS Friday. The Dolphins are now 4-0 in district play. GULF BREEZE | 932-0114 BASEBALL: Dolphins 4-0 in district McDaniel both had two hits and two runs Davis Wood both scored twice. Andrew Continued from page 2C ACHES? PAINS? AUTO ACCIDENT? scored. Kyle McGee singled and scored Keys homered in the win, while Matt Gulf Breeze resident Preston Sellers went three times, while Davies, Yano and Wilks Kolokouris got the save. Call today for a FREE CONSULTATION www.DrHall.us 1-for-3 for the Tigers. both scored twice. Dolphin ninth grade 3, Pace 1 Dolphin JV 19, Washington 2 Dolphin ninth grade 10, West Florida 9 C.J. Nelson, Michael Neal, Wise and Located in Gulf Breeze Proper Jurnovoy and Andy Lucak both had three hits Gulf Breeze scored five runs in the third Kolokouris all had two hits in a come from Dr. Jason Hall 934-HALL as the Dolphin JV scored nine in the first inning and held off a late charge to win Monday behind win over Pace. Chiropractic Physician and seven in the fourth March 5 in Pensacola. against West Florida. Kolokouris picked up the win for the Taylor Busbee had two hits and scored Taylor Baynes and Chad Wise both had Dolphins, who scored all three of its runs in Call about your $1,500 tax credit today! four times, while Matt Paule and Max two hits in the win, while Luke Niles and the bottom of the sixth. KOOL BREEZE of N.W.F. • ForResidential Terrific heating Cooling & cooling Service • Routine Service Call for a • Complete939-3325 Replacement Springtime Check up SOFTBALL: Choctaw avenges • Certified Technicians VisitERTIFIED our website for “Kool”C monthly specials wwTwECHNICIANS.koolbreeze.com earlier defeat to Lady Dolphins Ready to Serve You! License # CM-C057173 (850) 939-33325 Continued from page 3C

Lady Dolphins 12, PHS 2 (five innings) ® Culpepper went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles and four RBIs as Gulf Breeze beat Timothy Wise the Lady Tigers on March 9. Representative The Prudential Insurance Milam hit an RBI double and an RBI Company of America single in a four run first inning. Amanda 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway Curington reached on an error to knock in Suite 10 another run. Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 Bohannon, running for Ewens, who was (850) 932-0846 hit by a pitch scored on an error in the [email protected] second inning to make it 5-0. PHS scored two in the top of the third before GBHS scored two in the fourth and five in the fifth. Milam, who went 2-for-3, singled to * Availability varies by carrier and state. drive in Ewens, who walked before Culpepper singled and scored on a wild pitch. Gulf Breeze High School Baseball Boosters’ Marsh singled and scored on a wild pitch in the fifth before Ashleigh Keys walked and scored on a wild pitch. Culpepper’s NEW CHEVY GIVEAWAY! bases clearing doubled plated Rachel Drawing April 20 during the Catholic game. Viglione, Ewens and McDonald to end the Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News game by the 10-run mercy rule. Alison Milam (left) huddles with Kori Ewens (center) and Kasey Landfair between 2010 CHEVY COBALT LS 4 DOOR AUTOMATIC FURNISHED BY Lady Dolphin JV 15, innings of their win over Washington last week. Washington 1 Caitlin Chapman struck out eight and Megan allowed only four hits as the junior varsity McDonald squad earned its first win of the season fields a throw Thursday. in between Taylor Pacyga went 2-for-3 with a triple, innings ! a run scored and three RBIs, while Brooke Thursday in Win Reynolds went 2-for-3 and scored twice. Gulf Breeze’s Nina Ewens singled and scored three times, win over while Sara Spillers singled and scored Washington. twice. Chapman also scored twice in the The win kept win. the Lady Lady Dolphin JV 9, Choctaw 3 Dolphins within GBHS scored runs in every inning of striking distance of their second straight win Monday in Gulf Win the New Car or $10,000 Cash! West Florida Breeze. for the top Spillers went 2-for-3 with a triple and seed in the Tickets: $100 Donation two runs scored, while Reynolds had a district double, two RBIs and a run scored. tournament, Participants must be 18 years of age. Ewens went 2-for-3, while Patricia but lost 9-1 to Winner does not have to be present to win. Crugar scored twice. Chapman threw a Choctaw Call Jim Lively at 932-2237 for rules or to purchase three-hitter and struck out five. Monday. tickets ... or mail check to GBHS Baseball Boosters, PO Box The Lady Dolphins host Tate tonight - the 716, Gulf Breeze, FL 32562. Tickets will be mailed to you. Jason junior varsity plays at 5 p.m., followed by Thompson/Gulf the varsity at 7. Breeze News See the New Car &Purchase Tickets at Any Home Game

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BY JASON THOMPSON Gulf Breeze News [email protected] The GBHS girls track team finished fifth out of 17 teams at the Pace Patriot Invitational Friday. The Lady Dolphins finished with 41.5 points, behind Pine Forest (138), Milton (75), West Florida (68) and Escambia (55). GBHS athletes that placed in the top seven for points were as follows: Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Event 1 Girls High Jump Adam Enzian prepares for a successful clean and jerk in a recent GBHS weightlifting meet. 3 Jerrems, Olivia 4-10 Event 3 Girls Pole Vault Dolphins lifters beat Rocky Bayou 2 Chavers, Meredith 9-0 5 Simmons, Chelsea 8-0 129 lb. class - 1) James Blake Edwards (220/225 - 445). BY JASON THOMPSON Buckley (160/165 - 325), 2) Tre 199 lb. class - 1) Billy Lutz Event 4 Boys Pole Vault Gulf Breeze News Ammon (135/140 - 275). (315/270 - 585), 2) Tyler 4 Wein, Bryce 12-0 [email protected] 139 lb. class - 1) Tre LeBlanc Williams (235/230 - 465). 5 Leblanc, Trey 12-0 (195/165 - 360), 2) Holden 219 lb. class - 1) Adam The Gulf Breeze Tibbs (155/155 - 310). Enzian (270/200 - 470), 2) Reno Event 6 Boys Long Jump weightlifting team won its third 154 lb. class - 1) Felipe Routh (270/185 - 455). 4 Ratte, Justin 20-4.5 straight meet to open the season Villegas (255/195 - 450), 2) 238 lb. class - 1) Stephen Event 7 Girls Triple Jump with a 69-18 win over Rocky Chris Barretta (225/215 - 440). Crowhurst (250/215 - 465), 3) 1 Santiago, Briana 35-1 Bayou Monday in Gulf Breeze. 169 lb. class - 1) Mario Anthony Sabella (220/210 - 430). Dolphin results were as follows: Villegas (325/265 - 590), 2) Heavyweight class - 1) Michael Event 8 Boys Triple Jump 119 lb. class - 2) Devin Jones Ryan Freeman (235/205 - 440). Williams (320/255 - 575), 2) Joe 4 Ratte, Justin 40-0 (105 lbs. bench press, 95 lbs. 183 lb. class - 2) Aaron Belitsos (250/215 - 465). clean and jerk - 200 total). Nicholson (275/185 - 455), 3) Event 9 Girls Discus Throw 3 Droogsma, Jamie 98-9.5

Event 10 Boys Discus Throw 2 Greer, Colton 123-1.75

Event 27 Girls 4x800 Meter Relay 4 Gulf Breeze HS 10:46.05 Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Katie Aldridge competes in the 300 meter hurdles at the Event 33 Girls 800 Meter Run 3 Pfeifler, Jennifer 2:33.76 Patriot Invitational Friday.

Women - Team Rankings Kara Cederquist (4-8), 3) Alex Discus - 1) Austin Droogsma 1) Pine Forest 138, 2) Milton 75, Santiago (4-6). (154-0.5), 2) Greer (134-10), 3) Joe 3) West Florida 68, 4) Escambia 55, Pole vault - 1) Chavers (9-0), 2) Belitsos (117-2.5). 5) GBHS 41.5, 6) Choctaw 39, 7) Simmons (8-0). Long jump - 1) Brian Thompson Washington 31.5, 8) Navarre 27.5, Triple jump - 1) Villane (30-7), 2) (19-2), 2) Blake Meredeth (17-7), 3) 9) Crestview 23, 10) Pace 21, 11) Pfeifler (28-10.75). Shane Thames (16-9). PHS 18, 12) Catholic 13, 13) Paxton 4x800 relay - 1) 11:05 (Pfeifler, Shot put - 1) Belitsos (40-11), 2) 10.5, 14) Pensacola Christian 8, 15) Kathleen Costers, Caroline Gibble, Greer (40-3.5). Tate 6, 16) Central 1, 16) Jay 1 Sammy Welsh). High jump - 1) Ross O'Hara (5- 100/110 meter hurdles - 1) Katie 10), T2) Charles Feerick, Marco Aldridge (20.25), 2) Nikki Kroll (22.51). Pena and Jordan Bennett (5-4). Men - Team Rankings 100 meter dash - 3) Emily Stucky Pole vault - 1) Wein (11-0), 2) 1) Navarre 105, 2) Pine Forest 84 and Audrey Feerick (13.83). LeBlanc (10-6), 3) Adam Woods (10-0). 3) Washington 78, 4) PHS 77, 5) 1600 meter run - 1) Costers Triple jump - 1) Thompson (38-8), Crestview 56.5, 6) Escambia 34, 7) (6:17). 2) Meredeth (34-3). Choctaw 31, 8) GBHS 23, 9) Milton 4x100 meter relay - 1) 55.72 4x800 relay - 1) 9:13 (Danny 22, 10) Catholic 17, 11) Tate 16.5, (Feerick, Kaycee Villane, Morgan Gibble, Feerick, Jacob Harris, Pena). Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Floyd, Stucky). 100/110 meter hurdles - 1) Alex 12) Jay 16, 13) Pace 15, 14) Senior GBHS Diamond Girls 400 meter dash - 2) Gibble Williams (18.16). Pensacola Christian 1 (1:10). 100 meter dash - 2) Nick From left: Megan Thompson, Miranda Coley, Kevyn Sarra, Marian Doyle, Chelsea Owens, 300 meter hurdles - 1) Aldridge Humphrey (11.29), 3) Mitchell Maria Stolfi and Megan Eastburn. Not shown: Kelsey Hoffman. Both GBHS teams beat (53.0), 2) Tatiana Young (1:01), 3) deKozan (11.3). Catholic in a dual meet on Jerrems (1:02). 400 meter dash - 1) Chance Winn March 4. The girls won 93-46, 800 meter run - T1) Costers and (55.44), 2) Francis Gelormini (56.0). while the boys won 99-41. Pfeifler (2:46). 300 meter hurdles - 1) Tyler Results for Gulf Breeze girls 200 meter dash - 3) Stucky Johnson (45.16), 3) Williams (29.64). (47.67). were as follows: 3200 meter run - 3) Reilly 800 meter run - 1) Feerick (2:19), Discus - 1) Droogsma (82-0), 3) Sullivan (15:15). 2) Gibble (2:20), 3) Pena (2:25). Young (52-8.5). 4x400 meter relay - 1) 4:41 200 meter dash - 1) Humrphrey Long jump - 1) Villane (13-9). (Aldridge, Feerick, Villane, Pfeifler). (23.57). Shot put - 1) Droogsma (29-10), Results for Gulf Breeze boys 4x400 meter relay - 1) 3:48.85 2) Young (21-9). (Johnson, Feerick, Winn, Gelormini). High jump - 1) Jerrems (4-10), 2) were as follows:

Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Breeze-ing to victory. The Breeze AAU 14-under basketball team beat the Shoreline Sharks last week at the Fricker Center. They are (front, from left): Brian Garbell, Brandon Aydelott, Mark Duntz, Kale Jarvis and Tristen Hicks. Back (from left): David Alverson, Robbie McLin, Christian Latta, Gray Dorsey and Coach John Jarvis.

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A sweet three-peat GBHS junior Jen Pfeifler (right) along with Caitlyn It’s Coming! McGraw from Maitland, Fla. won the doubles title at the Big Hitters Sectional championship recently in The Guide Plantation. It was the third straight year the pair has won the tournament and to the is the last tournament they’ll play together. McGraw will play for the Gulf Breeze University of Kentucky next season. Chamber Pfiefler, who finished third in the singles tournament, is ranked seventh in the Expo! state in Girls 18s and is ranked 115th nationally. Submitted Photo Inserted into Gulf Breeze News on April 8 Mailed to Gulf Breeze Chamber Members Distributed at Expo Distributed throughout the community

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Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO CONSIDER Jackie Kasler (left) volleys, while Clay Pfeifler (right) serves during Gulf Breeze’s match with Catholic last week at Roger Scott. Results were unavailable at press time. A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE SANTA ROSA COUNTY LAND West Florida Volleyball Club DEVELOPMENT CODE The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to fifth at Peachtree Classic consider a text amendment to the Santa Rosa County Land Papajohn were among our lead- 20 before losing to the Gulf Development Code as follows: BY JASON THOMPSON ers in kills and Tristan Powers Coast Select’s 18s 25-22, 25-15. Gulf Breeze News led in assists,” WBVC Director The WFVC was put into the Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. [email protected] of Coaching Dennis Rosele said. Gold Bracket, where they beat The West Florida Volleyball The 18s split a pair of matches the North Atlanta Blaze 18’s The meeting will be held at the Santa Rosa County Administrative Club’s U-18 team finished tied in pool play. They beat the 25-22, 20-25, 15-10 before for fifth out of 16 teams in the Fredericksburg Juniors 18 Black losing to the Carolina Islanders Center in the Board Meeting Room, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton, 18’s Open Division in Peachtree 25-23, 25-20 but lost to Choo 18 Black 21-25, 25-22, 15-12. Florida. At the public hearing, the Board of County Commissioners Classic played at Emory Choo City 18 Black 25-15, 25-20. Their next tournament is the shall consider adoption of an ordinance entitled as follows: University in Atlanta. They then beat the North Big South Classic in Atlanta “Jasmine Crowell and Sallie Florida Christian 18s 25-21, 25- April 2-4. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA; AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE ORDINANCE 91-24 AS AMENDED; AMENDING SECTIONS 6.09.02 AND 7.01.16; CLARIFYING THE LOCATION CRITERIA AND MODIFYING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (C&D) FACILITIES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

The proposed ordinance may be inspected by the public prior to the above scheduled meetings at the Santa Rosa County Planning Department, 6051 Old Bagdad Highway, Milton, Florida. Interested parties may appear at the meetings and be heard with respect to this proposed ordinance. All interested parties should take notice that if they decide to appeal any decision made by the Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners with respect to any matter coming before said Board at said meeting, it is their individual responsibility to insure that a record of proceedings they are appealing exists and for such purpose they will need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record shall include the testimony and the evidence upon which their appeal is to be based.

Santa Rosa County adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to this meeting upon request. Please call Santa Rosa County Planning, Zoning and Development Division at (850) 981-7075 to make a request. For Hearing-Impaired, 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). Requests must be Submitted Photo received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting in order to One proud sensei provide the requested service. Jimmy Falbo poses with two of his students, Spencer Wirth and Delaney Williams, who won their age groups in sparring at the Gulf Coast Martial Arts Tournament Saturday at the Rec Center. ______The tournament was hosted by Poff’s Family Taekwondo. Look for more photos of award winners in future issues.

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GBHS juniors selected for QBC state leadership program Continued from page 3C BY SCOTT PAGE “The kids are excited about Gulf Breeze News it - the enthusiasm is really [email protected] high,” Nemith said. Important dates Members of Pensacola Beach Spring practice will start American Legion Post 379 have May 3. Incoming freshmen selected two Gulf Breeze High are not allowed to participate School students to attend the in any spring activities. 67th annual Florida American The intrasquad scrimmage Legion Boys State session. Bill will be May 14 at 6:30 p.m., with Campbell and Colby Dalton, the spring jamboree at Fort both 16 and juniors at GBHS, Walton May 21. It was unknown will travel to the state capitol at press time the start time of the this summer as delegates. jamboree. The Vikings, along The Florida’s American with Walton County, will Legion Boys State program, participate in the jamboree. which began in 1935, takes Team camp is June 13-15 at place July 11-17, at Florida Troy University. Cost, State University in Tallahassee. provided GBHS takes at least It is a comprehensive hands-on 25 kids to the camp, is $275 experience that focuses on state per person. Incoming freshmen Scott Page/Gulf Breeze News and local government and are allowed to go to the camp. politics designed to give high GBHS juniors Bill Campbell (left) and Colby Dalton (right) have opportunity to learn about workings of our government. Summer workouts start on school juniors a working June 21. Varsity and junior var- knowledge of the structure of perspective on how our Dalton is a member of the swim sity players will work out Mon.- government and to encourage government works.” team, Forensics Team, SGA, Thurs. from 6:30-9 a.m., while and develop young leaders to The application and selection Optimist Club and Key Club. freshman will go from 8:30-10 take an active part in process is rigorous. Qualities of During the week-long a.m. Players must be out of the government. leadership, character and program Campbell and Dalton Field House by 10 a.m. so Both Campbell and Dalton service to their school and will have an opportunity to learn construction can continue on expect to benefit greatly from community are considered. the political process by taking the new Field House. the experience. Each candidate also must have part in a simulated government Players and coaches will have “I hope it will help me an above average scholastic that includes a state legislature, July 4-10 off and will resume expand my leadership skills, standing of a 3.2 GPA or higher. county and city governments. workouts on July 12. Fall especially within ROTC,” Both Campbell and Dalton Each level of government is practice will start on August 9. Campbell explained. “I also are very active in the school and run by the delegates who are A situational scrimmage is believe it will help me with my community. elected to specific positions. August 20, with the Kickoff confidence.” Campbell plays alto sax in The delegates also receive Classic at Dolphin Stadium on “I’m in SGA, so I already the band, and is a member of instruction on law and the court August 26 against Crestview. take an active role in Mu Alpha Theta, AFJROTC, system, parliamentary Gulf Breeze News GBHS will open the season at Still the only area newspaper that hasn’t raised its government,” Dalton said. “It Kittyhawk Air Society, Science procedure and Florida political home against Milton on Sept. 3. subscription rates. $30 per year, should give me a new Olympiad and Latin Club. history. call 932-8986 to subscribe.

Dave Schulz/Gulf Breeze News ‘Coming home’ Several members of the Gulf Breeze Dolphin varsity baseball team were on hand to kick off Opening Ceremonies at Tiger Point Park. Players (left side, from front) Tyler Boylan, Thomas Dorsey, Tyler McGee, Stephen Robbins, Robin Hoffpauir (foreground, right) and Alex Ball all played their youth ball at Tiger Point. Look for Tiger Point coverage, starting in the March 25 issue.

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What they’re saying about the plan “This is way over BY LISA NEWELL Gulf Breeze News the top...I do not [email protected] approve all of it.” – Thomas Campanella “It’s pedestrian SRIA board Member The Santa Rosa Island Authority heard friendly...less cars, less more public comment on the proposed need for parking spaces.” Master Plan for Pensacola Beach, and – Fred Gant, “This is kind of decided to hear from the planners SRIA Board Member what we want to be before bringing the item to a vote. when we grow up.” Small acts The plan has been hotly debated for – Tammy Bohannon its use of roundabouts and an elevat- SRIA Board Chair can have ed roadway. but board members stressed that the plan is just conceptual and, if approved would be reviewed by “We are trying to big effects county engineers. improve the beach experience... After much discussion, the board voted to distinguish ourselves here’s a children’s unanimously to invite Ed Stone & “The biggest “The worst from the competition.” Associates, architect of the plan, to its rhyme from long ago, thing we can do is let – Dave Pavlock April 14 meeting to present their final challenge, moving forward, Tfound in Benjamin is how you pay for it.” this thing die.” SRIA Board Member Franklin’s “Poor Richard’s draft of the plan. – Ed Guernsey In other news, the SRIA is continu- –Vernon Prather Almanac,” that speaks of the pro- SRIA Board Member SRIA Board Member gression of the consequences of ing its discussion of a concert on the beach in autumn. Scott Wheatley and our actions: “For want of a nail his Five Flags Tourism Group say “Roundabouts the shoe was lost. For want of a “The beach is they will designate half of the event’s will slow traffic but what shoe the horse was lost. For beautiful as it is...People are  profits toward ecological earmarks.  we really need to do is want of a horse the rider was lost. coming to see the beach, The next meeting is Wednesday, March speed up traffic.” not to look at a parking lot.” For want of a rider the battle was –Dick Baker 24 at 5 p.m. at the SRIA. – Rachel Moore lost. For want of a battle the Pensacola Beach resident kingdom was lost. And all for Gulf Breeze resident the want of a horseshoe nail.” In many of our churches which INFORMATION follow the Lectionary, one of the suggested readings for this past A dedicated Annual Pass “ I’m concerned that we  Sunday was the story of The Lane is now don’t have access to the Prodigal Son, the parable of a son designated at the Bob Little Sabine Side.” who asked his father for his share Sikes Toll Bridge. The lane – Beverly Boswell of the inheritance so he could Sandshaker Lounge Co-Owner is in effect leave home. That decision result- ed in a downward spiral of his Monday through Friday life until he ended up having to from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Source: EDSA Proposal for Pensacola Beach nudge the pigs away from the swill so he could find something to eat. It all started with the  decision to leave home, although Diplomacy Council if we wanted to be very precise, we would say it started earlier with those attitudes that caused hosts women from Asia him to make that decision to leave home. Mike and Karen counterparts and to We don’t live long until we Jurkowich recently INFORMATION experience the U.S. discover there is a logical pro- entertained a delega- firsthand. The pro- gression to the consequences of tion of women from Gulf Coast Diplomacy gram operates under our actions. India, Sri Lanka, Council’s International authority of the Said in another way, some- Pakistan and Nepal Visitor Leadership Mutual Educational times what we may think are who were visiting Program (IVLP) allows and Cultural insignificant actions often turn the Pensacola/Gulf a cultural exchange Exchange Act of out to have large consequences. Breeze area as part between foreign 1961 (Fulbright- of the Gulf Coast Hays Act). Its Thoughtless words or actions travelers and the Gulf Diplomacy Council, emphasis is to may set in motion consequences Coast. which may take us a long time to a nonprofit group increase mutual that promotes understanding recover, if ever. The trust that Details: Submitted photo holds people, communities and Northwest Florida. through communi- The trip is sponsored www.gulfcoastdiploma- cation at the person- Shyam Kumari Sah, Salma Rokkiaiah, Leo Donnelly, Karen Jurkowich (seat- organizations together is vitally by the International cy.org al and professional ed), Benjamin Stevenson, Dr. Limarie Rodriguez de Stevenson, Mike Jurkowich important for the efficient func- and Syeda Shehla Raza. Visitor Leadership levels. tioning of that group, and when Program under the direction of the The U.S. Department of State interacting with delegates in a more infor- Chairperson, Tamilnadu Social Welfare that trust is betrayed, the road U.S. Department of State. directs the program in cooperation mal manner. Board, India Deeptha Kirupairasa, Field back is long and difficult. The International Visitor with a wide range of non-profit Syeda Shehla Raza, Deputy Speaker of Officer, Sri Lanka. Also joining them It is only a children’s rhyme, Leadership Program (IVLP) brings organizations which depend on the the Provincial Assembly of Sindh, were: Leo Donnelly, Executive Director, but the seriousness of the truth is participants each year to the United willingness of their communities to Pakistan; Shyam Kumari Sah, District NCADDNFL Benjamin Stevenson, in those symbolic words, “For States from all over the world to meet interact with foreign dignitaries and Coordinator Women's Human Rights ACLU attorney, and his wife, Dr. Limarie want of a nail…” and confer with their professional on a membership base interested in Defender, Nepal; Salma Rakkiaiah, Rodriguez de Stevenson.

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INSURANCE the following vehicle at and sell to the highest and AUTO AUCTION, INC 1:00PM on 3-30-10 at course at your Easter table. ed. Stir in chopped tomatoes. cake into 1/2-inch cubes. In four medium-high heat, in 1 table- best bidder for cash in reserves the right to 104 E. 9 Mile Rd., hand the above property 4. To serve, place 1 ricotta 8-ounce parfait glasses, layer spoon hot salad oil, cook cabbage accept or reject any Pensacola, FL 32534: and sale will be subject to Baked Ricotta wedge along with some greens cake, pudding and cream; repeat. and onion wedges until lightly and/or all bids. 2003 Chevrolet VIN: my judgements, encum- on each of 12 serving plates. Top Chill 2 hours. Serves 4. browned. 1G4HP52L7SH449131 2G1WF52E539157220 brances, liens on property 1995 BUIC and will be held, Time 2 lemons greens and ricotta with tomato 4. Add chicken pieces, carrots, 2C3HE66G9XH192542 Vehicle may be inspect- 10:00 a.m., at AAA Towing 32 ounces part-skim ricotta vinaigrette. Serves 12. Irish Chicken Dinner turnips, beef bouillon, pepper- 1999 CHRY ed 1 week prior at lienors and Recovery, 5205 Gulf 1NXBR32E75Z446361 facility, 6023 Dogwood Breeze Parkway, Gulf cheese corns, cloves, bay leaf and 2 cups 2005 TOYT Drive, Milton, FL 32570. Breeze, FL 32563. Salt and pepper ¥ Each serving: About 155 1 small (about 2 pounds) water; over high heat, heat to Legal 734 LEGAL 739 LEGAL 781 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard calories, 11g total fat (4g saturat- head green cabbage boiling. 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Peel and cut For thousands of triple-tested must be received by 10:00 a.m., April 13, 2010, at which time bids will be opened and read aloud. All interested parties are invited to attend. Bids are to be sealed and clearly wedges. cake turnips into 1-inch wedges. Cut recipes, visit our Web site at labeled "Bid - Marty Martin Way Paving Improvements". Bids received after this time 3. Meanwhile, in medium 1. In a bowl, combine vanilla spinach leaves into 1/4-inch-wide www.goodhousekeeping.com/reci will be rejected and returned to the bidder unopened. bowl, whisk together lemon pudding and thawed concentrate. strips. pefinder/. Project documents, including drawings and specifications relative thereto may be juice, Dijon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, In another bowl, whip heavy 2. 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Questions concerning this project should be directed to Michael Schmidt at (850) 981- 7100. Clearing the air on demolition work The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive informalities in bids, to reject any or all bids with or without cause, and to accept the bid that in its judgment is ■ Find out how clear indicator that "Hey, Home repair and in the best interest of Santa Rosa County, Florida. the current is resisting -- improvement often Santa Rosa County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, to use a feeding back -- and not require tasks that are religion, age, or handicapped status in employment or provision of service. moving around the cir- inherently dangerous. If By order of the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida multimeter cuit." ever in doubt about your Again, remember that ability to make a repair LEGAL NOTICE 780 Gulf Breeze News 3/18/10 DEAR HAMMER: I absolutely no power safely, hire a professional read your recent article should be getting to the contractor. about removing dust cre- device you're testing; HOME TIP: The ated by drywall replace- besides the risk of electric Electrical Safety ment, and it brought me to shock, your resistance test Foundation International  my feet. I renovate build- will be incorrect. has a list of safety meas- ings strictly from the removal system, so if diagnostics to the first Being able to test for ures to follow when 1800s, and nine years ago you're doing demo work - type of test -- measuring resistance gives the DIYer working with or around Starting a was exposed to a falling - or any work that gener- whether current is flow- a new and powerful tool electricity. Visit plaster ceiling above ates a lot of dust in a room ing properly (known as in the home-repair arse- http://esfi.org/node/154 which was a thick layer of --consider purchasing this measuring resistance). nal. Thermostat not for details. Business? coal dust (the building filter. They should not working? Shut off the Send your home repair had been heated with coal You can learn more attempt the second type of power at the circuit, take and maintenance questions for 100 years). Coal dust about the Demo Air filter test (known as measuring off the cover and test the to homeguru2000@hot- gets everywhere, as it's at www.demoairnet.com, voltage), which requires terminal connections for mail.com, or write This Is a Gulf Breeze News Hammer, c/o King Features very fine. including videos of the power to be on during the resistance. Not sure a Weekly Service, P.O. Box publishes We constantly get product in action and a test. Only a trained elec- light switch or outlet is 536475, Orlando, FL 32853- exposed to stuff like this price list. trician should conduct grounded properly? 6475. Remember, when in Fictitious Notices in my field -- we can't HOME TIP: Removing voltage tests. Untrained Switch off the power and doubt as to whether you can always open a window, or avoiding dust and DIYers should avoid test- test for a ground fault by safely or effectively com- for just because for one reason, fumes in a workspace is ing live current, because placing one probe against plete a project, consult a pro- we like to be warm while important to stay healthy. there's a high risk of hav- a terminal connection and fessional contractor. $33.08 we work. I took what I If you don't have an air ing a "hold my beer and the second probe against learned in jet mechanic removal system in place, watch this" moment. the metal school in the Marine wear a breathing mask To test for resistance, switch casing. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA Call (850) 932-8986 Corps, and started looking with replaceable filters make sure NO electrical Appliances PROBATE DIVISION for a filtering fabric. After while working. current is present in the also can be test- IN RE: ESTATE OF MARGARET ETHEL BETTS A/K/A much testing, I think I device you're measuring. ed for ETHEL D. BETTS, Deceased solved the problem. Unplug it or switch off resistance if Multimeter File No. 57-2010-CP-68 Division ______My company has a fil- power at the circuit panel. they stop work- NOTICE TO CREDITORS ter that can clear dust Diagnoses Set the multimeter to ing. (Again, The administration of the WITHIN 3 MONTHS ADVERTISING SALES from thousands of cubic Electrical the ohm setting. If there is unplug them or estate of Ethel D. Betts AFTER THE DATE OF a/k/a Margaret Ethel Betts, THE FIRST PUBLICA ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE feet of air in a room, more than one ohm set- switch off the deceased, whose date of TION OF THIS NOTICE. Problems death was January 9, including fine particulates ting on the switch, choose circuit to them 2010, is pending in the ALL CLAIMS NOT FILED like drywall, coal dust, X1. You'll see the indica- before testing.) Circuit Court for Santa WITHIN THE TIME PERI Gulf Breeze News, Inc. has an immediate Q: Every so often you Rosa County, Florida, ODS SET FORTH IN asbestos, even pet hair tor needle move to the Note that elec- Probate Division, the SECTION 733.702 OF opening for a professional Advertising Sales and molds. The filter fits talk about using a multi- infinity level. If you touch tric appliances address of which is 6865 THE FLORIDA PROBATE Account Executive. meter to check for electri- Caroline Street, Milton, CODE WILL BE FOREV fans upwards of 60 inches the probe needles together often have Florida 32570. The names ER BARRED. cal problems. How does and addresses of the per- in size and can be washed at this point, you should "resistance rat- sonal representative and N OTW ITHSTAN DIN G Duties include identifying potential clients, one properly use a multi- and air-dried for reuse. It's see the indicator or ings," levels of the personal representa- THE TIME PERIODS SET making sales presentations, managing client meter? -- Haley in tive's attorney are set forth FORTH ABOVE, ANY great for demolition work. readout move to zero. resistance nec- below. CLAIM FILED TWO (2 accounts and working as part of the team to Huntsville, Ala. YEARS OR MORE Would you mention my This means the essary to gener- All creditors of the dece- AFTER THE DECE produce effective advertising and marketing product to your readers? A: A multimeter -- a multimeter has continuity. ate heat (such dent and other persons DENT'S DATE OF DEATH rectangular handheld having claims or demands IS BARRED. campaigns in all the publications and web- Thanks for helping me get Testing for resistance as hair dryers against decedent's estate sites under the Gulf Breeze News corporate device featuring testing on whom a copy of this The date of first publica the word to those that means the multimeter or heating notice is required to be tion of this notice is March umbrella, including Gulf Breeze News and need it! -- Patrick probes, a switch and an sends a very small coils), and your served must file their 18, 2010. indicator needle or digital claims with this court Splash Magazine. Sheehan, CEO, Demo Air amount of current through multimeter will WITHIN THE LATER OF 3 JOHN S. BORDELON, ESQ. Net LLC readout -- can diagnose the circuit you're testing. return a MONTHS AFTER THE Attorney for Personal problems with electrical TIME OF THE FIRST Representative Qualified candidates will have excellent DEAR PATRICK: If the circuit works prop- resistance read- PUBLICATION OF THIS Florida Bar No. 0569770 devices by measuring NOTICE OR 30 DAYS Bordelon, Greene presentation and communication skills, be Sure! As someone with erly, the multimeter ing. In this AFTER THE DATE OF & Lynchard, P.L. SERVICE OF A COPY OF computer proficient and have reliable allergies who suffers dur- whether current is flow- returns a reading of zero. case, find out 2721 Gulf Breeze Pkwy ing properly through the THIS NOTICE ON THEM. Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 transportation. Bachelor’s degree or (850) 934-1000 ing even light repair and A circuit that is not prop- what the cor- All other creditors of the device, and if so, how decedent and other per- equivalent experience is preferred. cleaning work, I stay on erly closed will not allow rect resistance Personal Representative: sons having claims or much current is flowing. Margaret Betts Roltsch the look out for good fil- that current to flow rating is for the demands against dece- 2646 Edmund Drive Do-it-yourselfers with dent's estate must file their To apply, email qualifications to: Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 tering systems. This prod- through it, and your appliance claims with this court uct is an affordable addi- little or no electrical train- multimeter will return a you're measur- [email protected] ing should limit their tion to a forced-air reading other than zero, a ing. LEGAL 784Gulf Breeze News 3/18, 25/2010

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Beautiful, spring weather is of a considerable amount of Palms are different With our perennials and trop- just around the corner. It’s time Environmental wood each year, while others Many palms have suffered ical plants, its best to wait until to start spring cleaning, both require little pruning. It’s much significant cold damage in new growth has occurred to inside the house and outside in Horticulture better to prune lightly each year Northwest Florida. Pruning ensure that live tissue is not the landscape. rather than severely butcher a should wait until all chance of removed. One of the first things you Agent plant after several years of frost has passed. Then, only If new growth has not will want to tackle is the pruning growth. remove the leaves that are com- emerged, it may be difficult to of cold-damaged or overgrown Theresa Friday When you prune, first remove pletely brown. If the leaves have tell if the plants are alive or dead. plants. But not all plants can be weak and spindly wood inside any green on them, even if it is One test is to scrape the outer pruned the same way or at the the plant or near the ground. just on the petiole, wait to prune. bark to see if the cambium layer same time. Some examples of shrubs that shrubs should be pruned in late Next, lower the height of the Wait until the palm has produced is green or brown. If the cambi- Timing is everything bloom on last season’s growth winter to promote vigorous plant to the level you want by 2 to 3 new leaves before remov- um layer is not green but is If a shrub is grown for its are azalea, spirea, mock orange, shoot growth in spring. making cuts at various levels, ing these partially-green leaves. brown or black, the stem was flowers, time the pruning to min- quince, hydrangea, weigelia, for- Examples of shrubs that always keeping in mind the nat- However, if you think the injured by the cold and will not imize disruption of blooming. sythia, gardenia, camellia, vibur- bloom on current season's ural form of the plant. spear leaf has died, give it a come back. Sometimes there is Spring-flowering shrubs bloom num, and deutzia. For azaleas, growth include crapemyrtle, One rule for cane-type plants gentle pull. If the spear leaf life closer to the ground level so on last season's growth and complete pruning by late June or glossy abelia, butterfly bush, like nandina and mahonia is to pulls out easily, remove it and don’t be too hasty to remove the should be pruned soon after they early July. oleander, vitex and althea. remove one-third of the oldest consider applying a copper plant. bloom. This allows for vigorous Some shrubs that bloom after How much to prune and tallest canes near the ground fungicide bud drench. Contact Theresa Friday is the summertime growth and results May usually do so from buds The extent of annual pruning each year. This will keep the your local Extension Office for Residential Horticulture Exten- in plenty of flower buds the fol- which are formed on shoots that depends on the plant. Some height of the plant at a more information. sion Agent for Santa Rosa lowing year. grow the same spring. These shrubs may require the removal reasonable level. Perennials and tropicals County. How to care for your feathered garden friends year round Kitchen of

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