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‘Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water’ T.S. Alberto 40 years ago, ‘Jaws 2’ brought Hollywood to GB The making of “Jaws 2,” the movie sequel to the mega- hit “Jaws,” might have been old-hat movie making to the professionals involved, but for the residents of Gulf Breeze and Navarre, it was a real hap- pening. The movie came out in the- aters in the summer of 1978. The excitement for the Gulf Breeze area, however, was experienced during fall and winter of 1977-78 when Hol- lywood filmmakers and movie Surfers enjoy waves at Pensacola Beach stars descended on the Emer- FIRST IN A SERIES but our area is largely unaffected by the ald Coast to film the suspense thriller. first named storm of the season. So many local lives were af- F o u r fected. d e c a d e s Photo by Jason Thompson | Gulf Breeze News Area residents, including ago, Uni- students from Gulf Breeze versal Stu- High School, were hired as ex- dios chose tras. It was exciting, as locals the Emer- School districts using summer anticipated being seen world- ald Coast wide on the silver screen. as a filming location for Universal Studios scouted the movie sequel “Jaws break to improve campuses the Emerald Coast to deter- 2.” In the coming weeks, $25 million. ceive a drainage correction project and a mine which area was best longtime staff writer Betty By Pam Brannon Archer Allen will reprise Gulf Breeze News © 2018 The report first listed some highlights replacement of the PE surface, all adding suited for filming. It found [email protected] of district-wide major expenses, which not up to $100,000. There will also be carpet Navarre Beach to be ideal, and her report about how only included the security cameras but also replaced in rooms 112C and 112D at a cost the Holiday Inn “Holidome” the movie affected Gulf Schools servicing Gulf Breeze students bus leases from the new transportation con- of $6,000. was more than suitable for film Breeze residents’ lives. will be receiving at least $466,000 in capital tractor of $2,304,090 and purchase of activ- n Gulf Breeze High is getting cabinets headquarters because of its rel- improvements during the next school year, ity buses for $500,000. There is also a new replaced and some repainting in the bas- atively remote location. Darryl The Gulf Breeze communi- according to the districtwide Capital Im- softball field house for Pace High listed at ketball concession for $10,000, as well as Lapointe, now president of the ty became involved when the provement list for 2018-19. It was presented over $2 million. tennis court improvements for $25,000 and Highpoint Hotel Corporation, movie company advertised lo- to the school board last week by Assistant The new south end K-8 school is also re-roofing of Building 1 for $60,000. was general manager of the cally, urging anyone who was Superintendent Joey Harrell. included in the list, with $50,000 to pave n Oriole Beach Elementary is getting Holiday Inn at that time. Uni- interested in taking part in the However, in that list were also several Elkhart Drive and $1 million for site work drainage improvements and playground for versal rented 100 of the hotel’s movie to complete an applica- districtwide improvements could add to that and some construction costs. $30,000. 200 rooms. The ground floor tion that was provided in some number, including security cameras and ac- There is also $800,000 earmarked to pur- n Woodlawn Beach Middle School will was converted to offices, and of the local motels. cess controls at the cost of $1 million and chase some property for a school in Pace. have drainage corrected and track and bas- some of the Gulf-front suites Photos of the young actors some general building maintenance, as well n Gulf Breeze Elementary will receive ketball court for $200,000. were remodeled for stars Da- were published in the local as leasing and installation of any portable replacement carpeting in the media center Down the road in Navarre, five schools vid Brown and Roy Scheider. newspaper in hopes of finding classrooms needed. The district-wide Capi- for $35,000. “The film cast and crew came look-alikes who could act as tal Improvement budget adds up to just over n Gulf Breeze Middle School will re- See District Page 2A » expecting to complete the proj- stand-ins or doubles. ect in a few months and stayed Students — especially a year,” Lapointe said. members of the band from “Their room bill was $1 Ferries are finally in the water million.” See Local Page 8A » tor, once all contracts are approved By Glenda Caudle Gulf Breeze News © 2018 and signed. [email protected] On Tuesday, May 29, he was able to report that the Coast Guard was trying The ferries are coming. They really to wrap up its final day of inspection are. and the last of the training on the boats On Wednesday afternoon, May 23, and boat systems was taking place, Gulf Islands National Seashore super- with plans to have that task completed intendent Dan Brown told Gulf Breeze by week’s end. News, “The boats went in the water to- Experience for the crews, who will day.” be docking the ferries several times a Those boats are on schedule to be day very soon, will take a little longer, legally turned over to park officials by since that work cannot get under way File photo the shipyards late this week. Brown until construction on the docks and the Plans for a ferry service from Pensacola to Pensacola said the big floaters will then be offi- channels leading to them is completed Photo courtesy of Darryl Lapointe Beach and Fort Pickens moved forward this week as cially transferred to the ferry contrac- Darryl Lapointe (center) poses with Bob (left) and David ferries and crews prepared for launching. See Ferry Page 2A » Cleveland of the Navarre Beach Holidome.
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» Continued from Page 1A $75,000 for $1 million and other techno- budgeted for $420,548. Friday, June 1 West Navarre Intermedi- logical needs overall, listed at Under general building main- Gulf Breeze Optimist Club are slated for improvements: ate will receive new carpeting $300,000. tenance district-wide expendi- 7 a.m., 1110 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze Holley-Navarre Interme- for $75,000 There will also be a motor- tures are 10 items, which include diate (one of the oldest schools West Navarre Primary is ized security gate added to the roofi ng repairs for $300,000, in the district) is slated to get a replacing the ESE pre-K play- Support Services Complex for exterior door replacements for Monday, June 4 partial re-roofi ng of building 1 ground for $50,000. $100,000. $75,000 and replacement of H- City of Gulf Breeze City Council Regular Meeting for $141,000. The district’s property/ casu- Vac at $200,000. 5:30 p.m., 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze Holley-Navarre Middle District wide expenses en- alty insurance premium for the The total capital improvement will get retention pond improve- compass technical support school year will take a big bite, budget adds up to $25,189,638 Tuesday, June 5 ments for $40,000. items, including computer up- also, at $952,000. — with just over $27 million Republican Club of Santa Rosa County Holley-Navarre Primary grades for just over $1.25 mil- Portable classroom leasing available in reserve funds to pay CANCELED is getting security cameras for lion, technological infrastructure and installation or removal is for the improvements. Santa Rosa County Budget Workshop 1:30 p.m., 6495 Caroline Street, Milton Santa Rosa County Marine Advisory Ferry start date may be released next week 5 p.m., 6495 Caroline Street, Milton City of Gulf Breeze Development Review Board » Continued from Page 1A from point to point to point between the What’s next for ferries? 6 p.m., 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze by construction crews working in Escambia city, Pensacola Beach and Fort Pickens, but County. • Paperwork must be signed it will have temporary structures in place to Wednesday, June 6 Not that the ferries are quite ready to • Crews will practice docking ferries meet the needs of those taking advantage of begin moving passengers around yet, but • Complete ticket booths and rest rooms this latest adventure opportunity. Gulf Breeze Toastmasters Brown said he has been told the goal is an Meanwhile, the Coast Guard has been in- Noon, 555 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze end of the month of May contract signing information that will be of interest to tourists volved in inspections and the ferry operator and then a couple of weeks more for the and local residents who are excited about and captains have been getting fi nal instruc- ferry operator to have crews practice dock- traveling on the new ferries, but until the of- tions. The ship builders have also been in ing under a variety of weather situations fi cial paperwork is actually signed, he is not the area to train the crews on all boat sys- and sea conditions than can affect the big at liberty to reveal what he knows. Those tems so they will be ready to safely sail as boats. details on rates and schedules for the three- soon as the ink is dry on the contract and the “Everything is on track, but there are lots point travel possibilities will, hopefully, be ferries are deserving of a thumbs up. of moving parts,” he said Tuesday, noting forthcoming by the end of this week. All in all, then, the prospects for an ex- FLASHBACKS that attorneys are going through a fi nal legal Pensacola does not expect to have its citing new fl oating travel option to become review of the contract this week, as well. ticket booths and rest rooms operational operational soon are looking “ferry, ferry May 31 Brown said he does have some specifi c by the time the boats are conveying people good.” 1 Year ago this week – 2017 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, in coordination with the University of Florida College of Deputies find apparent squatters in rental unit Veterinary Medicine, announced that the University of Florida confi rmed seven cases of H3N2 canine infl uenza virus, a.k.a. An apparent holiday on the beach turned When offi cers ar- Thompson tried to “dog fl u.” All dogs being treated were in stable condition. There into an overnight stay in the Santa Rosa rived, they found two hide a vape pen with a is no evidence that H3N2 infl uenza virus infects people. County Jail for two Memphis women, Jac- women sleeping in one dark substance in the quelyn Lloyd and Maggie Mae Thompson. of the bedrooms. They cartridge and later ap- They were arrested Friday, May 25, after did not have permis- parently faked illness 5 Years ago this week – 2013 sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a vaca- sion to be in the home in an effort to destroy Work on the new concession stand at the Tiger Point Sports tion rental property at 8123 Gulf Boulevard and had no rental agree- evidence. Complex was complete and a ground breaking ceremony was in Navarre Beach. ment for the property, Both were booked held for the new Tiger Point Community Center. The community An agent for the property called the which leases for $1,030 Lloyd Thompson into the county jail and is over 5,000 square feet and includes multipurpose space, sheriff’s department and told offi cers he per night. The cost to were released on bond shaded outdoor areas, a warming kitchen and will provide had checked the rental house on Thursday, clean the dwelling for rental is $200. on Saturday, May 26. offi ce space for the Tiger Point Sports Association. May 24, and found it empty. He said he was Offi cers said the pair were diffi cult to Thompson was charged with a second aware that it was not rented for May 25, but awaken and they appeared groggy and dis- degree felony for burglary of an unoccu- 10 Years ago this week – 2008 when he drove down the street early that oriented. Narcotics were found in the bed- pied dwelling (unarmed) and third degree Santa Rosa third-graders posted Florida’s best results on the morning, he spotted a gold Honda Accord room they were sleeping in, and there were felonies for larceny (1 count), drug posses- 2008 FCAT reading and mathematics tests, and Gulf Breeze parked in front of the house. Stopping to beer cans, a jar of moonshine and an empty sion (2 counts) and evidence destroying (1 schools topped the county, repeating a trend that began with check, he found both back doors unlocked champagne bottle in the kitchen area. count). Her bond was $50,000. the writing results. and open, but when he yelled inside, no one The narcotics included Clonazepam .5 Lloyd was booked on a single count of answered. mg, Clonazepam .25 mg. Gabapentin and burglary and a single count of larceny and He said at that point, he decided to con- half gram cartridges, CO2 extracted, 65-75 given a $32,500 bond. tact law enforcement. percent THC.
Drivers arrested over Memorial Day weekend
a controlled lights led to the arrest of the Monday, May 21 GULF BREEZE • Fraud, a debit card was substance driver, Kymberly Plant, 43 of fraudulently used at an ATM. POLICE and provid- Pensacola, for DUI. ing false • A traffi c stop for speeding Tuesday, May 22 REPORT information and erratic driving led to the ar- to a law en- rest of the driver, Kathy Broom, • Attempted burglary at the • A traffi c stop for failure to forcement 56 of Springville, Ala., for DUI. Verizon store, damage to the from your friends maintain lane and no tag lights offi cer. front door as if was pried. led to the arrest of the driver, Esquerre • Bur- • A report of a vehicle stop- Sunday, May 27 Patricia Shows, 24 of Pensacola, glary of a at Gulf Breeze News ping on the southbound lanes of • A traffi c stop for unassigned for DUI. vehicle, unlocked, stole his book tag, led to the arrest of the driver, the Pensacola Bay Bridge and bag containing a laptop. driving off at a very slow rate Kaitlyn Melton, 23 of Canton- of speed led to the arrest of the Thursday, May 24 ment, for possession of crystal driver, James Patterson, 69 of • A traffi c stop for driving Saturday, May 26 meth. M�� 31 J��� 4 • A traffi c stop for speeding Gulf Breeze, for DUI. too slow led to the arrest of the • A traffi c stop for speeding Lisa Cousins Captain K.M. Peters driver, Liza Jane Esquerre, 28 led to the arrest of the driver, and fail to maintain lane led to Jeff Naggatz of Gulf Breeze, for driving with Jack Gonzalez, 21 of Tallahas- the arrest of the driver, Nicholas Wednesday, May 23 a suspended license, two out- see, for DUI. J��� 5 Radcliffe, 30 of Gulf Breeze, for Joy Schulz • Recovered stolen tag, inves- standing warrants, possession of • A traffi c stop for no head- DUI. J��� 1 tigation continues Lisette Guttery Gail Thomas Kamryn Hearn J��� 6 Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Report J��� 2 Bobby Marcus Bill Baker Colton Printiss Information provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. Charlie Cain Tammy Smith Note: All arrest and police reports published in the Gulf Breeze News are public record and do not imply guilt. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven and/or adjudicated guilty in a court of law. Jearil Crawford June Weiss Sam Wilson FELONIES 5/24/18 Shows, Patricia Alexander, J��� 3 5/23/18 W/F, 24, 1800 block, East Eisenhour, Stanley Ray, Hernandez Street, Pensacola, George Bokas W/M, 59, 000 block, Highway DUI Frank Dadabo 98, Gulf Breeze, sex offender violation 5/26/18 Dave Macdonald Broom, Kathy Laurinda, Claire Overly 5/23/18 W/F, 56, 100 block, Joel Court, Esquerre, Liza Jane Freret, Springville, Ala., DUI Frankie Smith W/F, 28, 100 block, Shirley Drive, Gulf Breeze, fraud, drug Eisenhour Green Russell Gonzalez, Jack Randal, W/ Bob Whitcomb possession M, 21, 1300 block, Rumba Lane, Russell, Brandi Rae, W/F, 39, 2200 block, Ortega Street, Tallahassee, DUI Congratulations to this Week’s Winner Foss, Frederick David, 41, 7600 block, Forester Road, Navarre, drug possession W/M, 49, 9200 block, Military Navarre, cruelty toward a child Plant, Kymberly Jennivie, Trail, Navarre, drug possession, 5/27/18 W/F, 43, 8400 block, Hichcock Kamryn Hearn • June 1 smuggling contraband into a 5/24/18 Melton, Kaitlyn Suzanne, Drive, Pensacola, DUI Birthday winner receives a voucher good for two detention facility Moore, Kevin Dewayne, W/F, 23, 1000 block, Kathleen Pensacola Little Theatre tickets or a one year subscription W/M, 35, 2100 block, Mar Mar Avenue, Cantonment, drug Smith, Olivia Sue, W/F, 27, Green, Horace, B/M, 39, Lane, Navarre, drug possession possession 5500 block, Charter Circle, Gulf to Gulf Breeze News. Winner must pick up the voucher at 400 block, East Ensley Street, Breeze, DUI the Gulf Breeze News Offi ce by June 15. Pensacola, cruelty toward a child Nobrega, Dylan Brady, W/ DUIs M, 19, 1800 block, Hondo Trail, 5/27/18 Register your birthday on our Facebook page or Lambert, Stacey Ray Harace, Gulf Breeze, conditional release 5/22/18 Tatum, Jarvarious Antwone, email us at: [email protected] W/F, 30, 2700 block, Teepee violation Patterson, James Richard, B/M, 28, 7700 block, Navarre Road, Navarre, drug possession, W/M, 69, 2700 block, Sunrunner Parkway, Navarre, DUI marijuana distribution 5/25/18 Lane, Gulf Breeze, DUI Jourdan, Larry Edwin, W/M, gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS May 31, 2018 3A
4 from Troop matt j. 484 earn Eagle mulhallTILE Tile and Marble Professional Installation Scout rank Custom Showers, Floors, Backsplashes, Boy Scout Troop 484 recog- with an Aerospace Engineer- Fireplaces, repairs. nized four new Eagle Scouts on ing degree. After college, he 30 yrs experience. May 6 at the annual Court of will serve in the United States Honor ceremony. Navy, with plans to become an Jamison Sanders just com- aviator. pleted his freshman year at His proud parents are Matt 860 488 1464 850 462 4524 University of West Florida. He and Debra Hitpas. has been a Scout since he was William A. Holmer, a Gulf 6 years old. Jamison achieved Breeze resident and senior at the Triple Crown by attending Gulf Breeze High School, has all three BSA High Adventure been in Scouting since first camps. grade. His Eagle project was con- His Eagle Scout service struction of wooden benches project was designing and Recognized at the recent Eagle Scout Court of Honor are (from left) Jamison Sanders, Matthew Hitpas, HIGH QUALITY around the fire pit at the Naval building a new mud kitchen Will Holmer and Grant Landry. PATIO FURNITURE THAT WILL NOT RUST! Live Oaks Campground for fu- for the pre-school playground REPAIRS • RESLING • RESTRAP ture Scouts to enjoy. at Gulf Breeze United Method- Scouts and he completed all fence was needed to protect the total of 21 merit badges, 13 of 3790 West Navy Blvd. Eddie and Kristen Sanders ist Church. The church is the six ranks. He then joined Boy public from dangerous condi- which are needed to achieve (850) 456-2477 are his proud parents. charter organization for Will’s Scouts and moved through the tions along the shore of the Eagle Scout status. Men who www.patiofreedom.com Matthew Hitpas is a senior Scout troop. He chose his proj- ranks until reaching Eagle. park. have earned it count it among at Gulf Breeze High School. ect as a gesture of appreciation He is currently a senior at Grant has applied to the Uni- their most treasured posses- He has been involved with Boy for the church’s support over Gulf Breeze High School and versity of West Florida. sions. Scout’s since first grade. the years. participated in the JROTC pro- His parents are Kim and Su- “Once an Eagle Scout, al- His Eagle Scout service His favorite Scouting mem- gram all four years. zanne Landry. ways an Eagle Scout” reflects project was to demolish the old ory is a trip with his friends to He is a first responder with These outstanding young the fact that this achievement fire pit at the Naval Live Oaks Florida Seabase in the Keys. the Gulf Breeze Fire Depart- men from Gulf Breeze, who all represents a state of being, not Campground and then design In the fall, Will is going to ment. His interests include fish- started their journey to becom- the memory of a moment in the and build a new fire pit. attend the University of South ing, shooting, camping, swim- ing Eagle Scouts in first grade past. In the fall, he will be attend- Alabama and major in nursing. ming and drumming. as Tiger Cubs, are part of an The following simple but ing the University of Florida. His parents are Andrew and Ju- His favorite Scout activity elite group of only four per- meaningful pledge reflects the He has received two full schol- lie Holmer. was going to Seabase. cent of all Boy Scouts who earn three promises of the Eagle arships from Florida’s Bright Grant Landry was born in Grant’s Eagle project in- the rank and honor of an Eagle Scout Oath; Futures program and from the Pensacola and has lived in volved installing a fence along Scout. “I will do my best to do my Navy ROTC department. Gulf Breeze his entire life. His the waterfront at a Gulf Breeze Becoming an Eagle Scout duty to God and my country Matthew plans to graduate Scouting path began with Cub city park and playground. The means applicants must earn a and to obey the Scout Law.” Eddy joins Baskerville-Donovan Local engineering firm Baskerville-Don- the International City/ Iowa State University, ovan, Inc. (BDI) is pleased to announce two County Managers Asso- where she earned dual new additions to its Pensacola office: Envi- ciation; and member of bachelor’s degrees in ronmental Engineer Christa Van’t Hul, EI the Gulf Breeze Sertoma Environmental Stud- and Client Development Representative Ed- and Rotary Clubs. He ies and Civil Engineer- win “Buz” Eddy, who recently retired after also serves as the Gulf ing, with an emphasis serving as Gulf Breeze City Manager for 25 Breeze representative on on Environmental En- years. the Santa Rosa County gineering. She is also “Everyone is excited to welcome Christa RESTORE Council and Eddy Van’t Hul continuing her studies and Buz to the BDI family. Both bring a as president of the Fair- and working toward wealth of experience and insights that will point Regional Utility System. completing her master’s degree in Environ- help us expand our service to clients and In his new role, Buz will focus on BDI cli- mental Engineering, via a distance program move our communities forward,” said Presi- ent and business development. He has also from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. dent and CEO Fred C. Donovan Sr. been retained by the City of Gulf Breeze as Christa’s background includes experience as Edwin “Buz” Eddy is a recognized leader a special consultant to the mayor and city an environmental management information in local government and during his tenure manager and continues in his role as coor- systems (EMIS) consultant for large, multi- has served in a wide variety of roles includ- dinator for the Citizens Academy, which he national companies and as an environmental ing: Board member of the Florida City/ founded in 2017. project engineer for a small Illinois engi- County Managers Association; member of Christa Van’t Hul, EI graduated from neering firm.
In Memory
per Chemistry 1953. Executive Officer and Chair- and outdoor adventures took Bill won the Westbrook man of the Board for St. Regis him around the world. Boone Steele Medal on June 12, 1953 Paper Company after a reloca- and Crockett lists Bill’s name in recognition of the excellence tion to Darien, Connecticut. as holding several world re- of his doctoral dissertation at Bill was named Papermaker of cords. the Institute. the Year in 1982 and Packaging William is preceded in death Rhinelander Paper Division, Man of the Year in 1989 and it by his wife of 69 years, Fran- of St Regis Paper Company, was noted his contribution to ces Crooks Haselton in 2017; Doctor William offered Bill a job opportunity. the pulp and paper industry had and parents. Raymond Haselton His remarkable career began been significant. He served as William is survived by his with a train ride to Rhinelander. president and chairman of the three daughters, Susan L. Wife Frances, daughter Susan, board of the National Forest Haselton-Barr (Gulf Breeze, Doctor William Raymond and all of his earthly goods in Products Association and was a Florida) Judy S. Haselton Haselton, age 93, died on Feb- tow. St Regis became the first member the executive commit- (New York, New York), June ruary 19, 2018 in Ponte Vedra and only career during his life- tee of the American Paper In- A. Haselton (Danville, Cali- Beach, Florida. Bill was born time. stitute. The William R. Hasel- fornia); his four grandchil- on January 11, 1925, in Glens Bill’s initial visit to Pensac- ton Library was dedicated at dren, Ashley Haselton Martin Falls, New York. He was the ola, Fl occurred in 1957 where IPST on April 6, 1993. (Texas), Christopher Thomas only child of Mary Frances he aided in the development Bill became interested in Barr (Florida), James Haselton Vanderwerker Haselton and of the Jay field. (Jay, Florida). showing my appreciation in (New Jersey), Nathan Hasel- Raymond Richard Haselton. Oil began flowing from the some appropriate and tangible ton (Hong Kong), two Great Graduating from Glens Falls Saint Regis Number 1 in 1972. way.” The William R. Hasel- Grandchildren, Makenzie High School, he began his From 1961 – 1969 Bill served ton Library is located at the Haselton Martin (Texas) and higher education at Rensselaer NOW OPEN as Vice President and Gen- edge of the Georgia Institute Emily Alice Martin (Texas). in our Poly Technical Institute. Bill eral Manager in charge of St. of Technology Campus in At- A private family gathering continued his schooling after NEW LOCATION! Regis’s Washington State op- lanta, Georgia. will be held to honor Doctor three years of service with the 868 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. erations. He served as Presi- Bill was an active sportsman William Raymond Haselton’s Navy in World War II. He at- In the Publix Shopping Center dent of R-W Paper Company which began in Rhinelander, life in Ponte Vedra Beach, tended the Institute of Paper M - F 10a.m. - 6p.m. | Sat 9a.m. - 3p.m. owned jointly by St Regis and Wisconsin. He has fond memo- Florida. Bill will be laid to rest Chemistry, Lawrence College, (850) 934-0492 Weyerhaeuser. ries of fly fishing and big game alongside his wife at his be- where he earned both a mas- www.eliterepeatsandboutique.com Bill was promoted to Chief hunting. His love of hunting loved farm in Lee, Florida. ter’s and doctor’s degree in Pa- 868 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. | Publix Shopping Center | Gulf Breeze, FL
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The SRC Preschoolers are great students and the Dogwood members are helping.
LEFT: The SRC Preschoolers are excited about their subject.
RIGHT: Jean Ann Hartman is teaching the children for Dogwood Garden Club of Gulf Breeze.
Kids learn about nature from Dogwood Garden Club
Jean Ann Hartman is horti- culture chairman and first vice You will find vegetables, president of the Dogwood Gar- herbs, flowering annuals, pe- den Club of Gulf Breeze, as rennials, bulb plants, trees and well as a Santa Rosa County bushes, all at reasonable prices, Master Gardener. Recently, she which include the sales tax. taught SRC Preschoolers who NGC does not use those pesti- attend Gulf Breeze Presbyterian cides that are adversely affecting Church at 100 Andrew Jackson our bee colonies. The plants are Trail all about the importance locally grown, so they will grow of pollinators (butterflies, bees, for them to grow healthy and During those months, they meet well in your yard. You will find humming birds and moths). bloom, providing nectar for the on the second Monday to avoid them located at the bright blue Hartman said, “Without these butterflies. The children excit- the extended holiday weekend. building on Hwy. 399, just west valuable pollinators, we would edly planted their plants with They have a lot of fun, but of Hwy. 87 in Navarre. The sale not have food to eat. You would help from their teachers, Chuck they emphasize education. The is open from 9 a.m. to noon ev- not be able to even go to the Brougham (also a member of club has an educational program ery first and third Saturday. The grocery store to purchase fruits the Dogwood Garden Club), at every meeting, presented by next open day is June 2. and vegetables.” and Pastor Chas Jones. Some of an expert in that field. They also If you are looking for some- Hartman started the class by the children found earthworms have a Jr. Garden Club — The thing special, please call 396- standing in front of a large foun- and Hartman taught them how Little Dogwoods — that meets 5494. Members will do their tain containing stagnant water important earthworms are to the monthly from January through best to locate the item for you, and mosquito larva. She asked soil and to the plants. They also May. During the summer if they do not have it in stock. the students to find the mosqui- discussed the “metamorphosis” months, this group gets to know Please check out the website at to larva and the children learned of the butterfly and the vari- their members better by social- //navarregardenclub.org or visit a big new word — “metamor- ous stages of change a butter- izing at each other’s homes, go- them on Facebook. The first lady of Florida, Ann Scott, with Caroline Pfeiffer at the phosis” — the three “changes” fly must go through to become ing on field trips and holding Santa Rosa Republican Women’s meeting. a mosquito must live through a butterfly once again — egg, workshops. Gulf Breeze Book Club to become another mosquito. caterpillar, chrysalis and then a The Dogwood Garden Club Since mosquitoes are unwanted butterfly. is currently planning four Fun The Gulf Breeze Book Club pesky insects, she asked the chil- Hartman finished the instruc- With Flower workshops and will hold its next monthly meet- dren to help her eliminate these tion by introducing the children four classes entitled “Digging ing June 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the nasty insects by looking around to one of her compost bins and It,” a Florida Federation of Gar- Pensacola Beach Elks Lodge. their yards and identifying any- her Red Wiggler worms. den Clubs Inc. accredited horti- They will be discussing Eliza- thing containing stagnant water, These worms create rich soil culture program. beth Strout’s “My Name Is Lucy maybe a large bucket or flower to use in planting plants. Hart- To find out more, call or text Barton,” a book which deals pot. She asked the children to man discussed the difference Linda Henderson, president, at with complex relationships. This engage their parents in help- between outside earthworms (850) 910-2432 or email her at club welcomes visitors, and if ing them turn these things over, and her inside Red Wigglers. [email protected]. you want additional information thus eliminating places where They got to hold them to see Henderson says, “Everyone ,you can contact Donna Jones at mosquitoes could lay their eggs. the difference. They gathered over the age of 18 is welcome to [email protected] or However, she said, these places plant material and small pieces join our federated garden club. call (850) 932-8620. could also be as small as a cap of wood or bark to feed the Red We delight in new members, es- from a water bottle. 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GETTING YOU READY FOR SPRING In this issue... BREAK! February 15, 2018 Something To advertise, call (850) 932.8986 Fishy Going On! Spring into fun in Gulf Breeze YOUR COMMUNITYCiclovia returns to Downtown Pensacola NEWSPAPER Inside Spring Fest $1.00 to feature March 1, 2018 Tom Ueberschaer picks winners ities and creative content. She asked, “Please vote for Cris Dosev also spoke to the music, fun YOUR� COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Prankster $1.00 BY GLENDA CAUDLE Gulf Breeze News© 2018 arrested [email protected]@gulfbreezenews.com Two items on the Jan. 31 agenda for the execu- STAFF REPORTS 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway at MHStive session of Gulf Breeze City Council focused Schools� on celebrations coming to the area. CALL 850-932-8986 Staff reportS Spring Fest 2018, set for March 24 in order to rom princes and princesses arrived to coincide with thethe RotaryRotary GumboGumbo Cook-off,Cook-off, will throngs of well-wishers and traipsed into the It was no laughing matterEHJLQDWSPDQGFRQWLQXHWKURXJKD¿UHZRUNVEHJLQDWSPDQGFRQWLQXHWKURXJKD¿ will event as if they were arriving to receive their when a Milton High Schoolshow stu-at 8 p.m. at the Shoreline Park softballUHZRUNV com- Academy Awards. The book was distributed to my husband, who balanced ladies, telling his background, dent joked about a school shoot- rush to plex. P 7KH\VKRZHGRIIHLWKHUEHDXWLIXOO\¿WWHGGUHVVHVRU7KH\VKRZHGRIIHLWKHUEHDXWLIXOO\¿ er last week. Deputies endedThe upfest, which is a budgeted event originat- arresting the student who cried WWHGGUHVVHVRU ing with thethe TouristTourist DevelopmentDevelopment Council,Council, is an formal attire, sported glamorous haircuts and styles, “school shooter.” outgrowth of the 2017 Fall Festival that includedis an wore sparkling jewelry and then danced the night On Wednesday, Feb.a 21,tributetribute to to Gulf Gulf Breeze Breeze High High School School football footballincluded away, as the A-listers do. at 11:48 a.m., the Santa Rosa program’sprogram’s highly successful year. The event was A Night to Shine, and it happenedbe safe &RXQW\6KHULII¶VRI¿FHUZKRZDVThe celebrationcel has undergone a calendar on duty at Milton High School ebration has undergone a Friday night, Feb. 9, at Gulf Breeze’sBreeze’ Community Life change for 2018 and will include live bandscalendar that was told about a prank where a s Community InLife wake of� Parkland tragedy, people can enjoy from their lawn chairsbands or blan- that Church for the second year in a row. Simultaneously, Harbourtown Unit 35 student knocked on a classroom NHWVDVWKH\ZDLWIRUWKH¿UHZRUNVVKRZ7KHUHNHWVDVWKH\ZDLWIRUWKH¿UHZRUNVVKRZ blan- around the nation, the Tim Tebow Foundation orches- door and loudly yelled, “School District establishes School will also be a laser tag obstacle course of 597KHUH Tim Tebow Foundation orches- shooter,” three times. When the trated events that many disabled adults look forward ³SLHFHV´ZLWK¿YHPHPEHUVRQRSSRVLQJWHDPV59 teacher opened the door, the stu- to their entire lives: a carefree night of having fun withSecurity Task Force participating in an exciting round of laser tag. dent was found standing in the friends. Florida schools and libraries at Florida’s budget and has creat- beliefs and qualifications. He The festival’sfestival’ fun zone will have a variety of kid hallway, laughing. s fun zone will have a variety of kid TO SPONSOR By am and teen-friendly activities operating throughout Local organizers spent weeks collecting sequined P Brannon The juvenile student was im- Gulf Breeze News © 2018 mediately taken into custody.the day,day , including knockerball, bounce houses, a JRZQVDQGWX[HGRVDUUDQJLQJ¿WWLQJVGHFRUDWLQJWKH [email protected] The student was chargedcorn with hole competition and free play and a rock a venue, making plans for transportation, working with rock The Santa Rosa County School District has been busy over disturbing the peace-school See Spring Fest volunteers and caregivers, getting community mem-the past two weeks working at trying to make the county’s function, a second degree mis- Page 3A » bers to donate items and then cleaning it all up. schools safer. Assistant Superintendent Joey Harrell told Gulf demeanor. After a couple of days of rest, they are beginningBreeze to News this week, “We have been working over the past The Santa Rosa County Sher- plan for the next event in 2019. couple weeks at some immediate things we could implement to LII¶V 2I¿FH DQG WKH 6DQWDGB 5RVD man make our schools hardened – safer – and looking at some longer Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 County School Board have a range issues, too.” Zero Tolerance Policy related to See More Photos See More Photos Page 5A Harrell said one of the improvements recently made was at these types of incidents.stole $8M Gulf» Breeze Elementary with a state-of-the-art security camera system. “The other Gulf Breeze schools have security camera no cost. ed more jobs so there are more asked for the group’s support in systems too that do a good job. But this system is the most up to from charity date, with Internet connection and all,” Harrell said. “So far this Caught by school year, we have put about $450,000 in new security camera � Masinos could face 35 systems in our county schools.” STUDENT SPOTLIGHT! a red light Citizen He said they also have made the decision to lock all non-es- years in prison Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News sential doors at the schools and all classrooms.Central “Each school has camera? a different way it operates, so each school has to be looked at After an eight-dayPKs jury trial, Larry sinkL. Masino, soccer ’ship individually. And we realize this will cause some real inconve- 67, ofof GulfGulf BreezeBreeze andand DixieDixie L.L. Masino,Masino, 65,65, ofof of the nience for some people. Look at Gulf Breeze High,times for example, y Pensacola were convictedMerritt lateIsland yesterday goalier in the Jordan Tomberlein (right, 19) punches a free kick where the students go outside to get to places like the band room. B Glenda Caudle were convicted late yesterday in Gulf Breeze News©U.S. 2018 District Courtout in Pensacola before Mya of wire Swinton fraud the(11) could get a head on it during the 3A state There are also a lot of dual enrollment students at Gulf Breeze [email protected], operatingchampionship an illegal gambling gamewire busi- Fridayfraud in Deland. Merritt Island won the game in High who park lots of different places off campus, as well as on campus. They leave and arrive at all different aren’ttimes. It can be a Confession time: Sinceness mov- and money launderingpenalty conspiracy.kicks. Look In foraddi- more on pagesYear 1, 4-5C. tough call as to what doors to lock. But the safety of our students She also tries to find “forever employed.” She had another his run for U.S. Congress. ing to Pensacola in Apriltion, 2017 Larry L. Masino was convicted of 18In counts addi- has to be priority number one now,” Harrell said. and coming to work at of Gulf money laundering, and Dixie L. Masino wascounts a-changin’ Breeze News, I have twiceconvicted been of 20 counts of money laundering. wasThe Schultz-Battle See “caught” by one of threeverdict red was announcedBack by Christopher to P. theCanova,The drawing board Securing Page 2A » light cameras in town. United States Attorney for the Northern DistrictCanova, wins Rotary Florida Senate rejects I was blissfully unawareof Florida. of the fact that Gulf Breeze employed Larry andand Dixie Dixiefor Masino Masino hiking owned owned and and oper- oper trailsClub in award GB proposal to put entire WKH FDPHUDV WKH ¿UVW WLPHated WKH Racetrack Bingo Inc. in Fort Walton - Beach, 6A May 31, 2018 GULF BREEZE NEWS gulfbreezenews.com Opinion/Public Affairs Gulf Breeze NEWS Your Community Newspaper NW Florida gets funding through NDAA On the Monday, May 28, was Memo- tisan support, and because it Spot: rial Day. On this solemn holiday, has already passed the Senate, we pay our respects to the he- it now goes to the President’s roic men and women who gave desk to be signed into law. their lives to protect our country, The choice to try experi- our values and our freedom. As mental drugs should be be- P.O. Box 1414 Americans, we owe them a tre- tween a patient and a doctor; “Who is your favorite 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway mendous debt of gratitude. Their it shouldn’t be at the discre- sports figure Harbourtown Unit #35 service and sacrifice will never tion of Washington FDA bu- and why?” Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 be forgotten. reaucrats. I fought hard to make sure they were in- Office: (850) 932-8986 BY GLENDA CAUDLE NATIONAL DEFENSE cluded. BORDER WALL TRUST FUND Fax: (850) 932-8794 Gulf Breeze News AUTHORIZATION ACT The NDAA gives members of America’s I have heard from hundreds, if not thou- [email protected] www.gulfbreezenews.com On Thursday, May 24, the House passed Armed Forces a 2.6 percent pay raise — the sands, of people who have wanted to make the FY2019 National Defense Authoriza- largest in nearly a decade. It also takes con- donations for President Trump’s proposed tion Act with very broad bipartisan support crete steps to address the dire need to up- border wall. (351–66). This bill is one of the most im- grade our military training and readiness. Unfortunately, there is no way to direct PUBLISHER/EDITOR portant pieces of legislation we pass each This spring alone, aviation accidents donations for this purpose — until now. Lisa Newell year, because it funds America’s military. have claimed the lives of 25 American pa- My colleague and friend (and former Bud- As I mentioned when it passed the triots. Improving training, readiness and get Committee Chairwoman) Rep. Diane equipment is crucial for keeping our troops SPORTS EDITOR Armed Services Committee, the NDAA is Black has introduced legislation called the safe and is one of my top priorities in Con- Border Wall Trust Fund Act, which I im- Jason Thompson a tremendous victory for Northwest Florida — especially the inclusions of: gress. mediately cosponsored. • $10 million for refurbishing the The bill now goes to the Senate, who will This legislation creates a fund where NEWS REPORTER North Field Air Traffic Control Tower at develop their own version of it, and then people can donate for border wall construc- the House and Senate will work together to tion. It even says that a “commemorative Glenda Caudle Whiting Field “Bubba Watson, because I hammer out a final version. I will be keep- display” will be built on the wall, where • $60 million for F-35A spare parts know him. He went to school ing a close eye on the bill as it progresses. people who donated to the fund can have • $31.9 million for Test Range with my son and is such a good SALES their names displayed (if they choose). Be- Modernization person.” Bill Arnold RIGHT TO TRY cause this legislation doesn’t build the wall • $34.8 million for F-35A Integrat- ANN BOWEN Lisa Newell — it just allows people to donate to its con- ed Training Center Academics Building at On Tuesday, May 22, the House voted Gulf Breeze Eglin AFB (again) on “right to try” legislation, which struction if they want to do so — it seems OFFICE MANAGER • $28 million for F-35A Student both President Trump and I strongly sup- noncontroversial to me. port. This bill allows terminally-ill patients I feel fairly certain that President Trump Laura Jones Dormitory II at Eglin AFB These solidify Northwest Florida’s to try experimental drugs that may help would support this legislation, too. I hope reputation as America’s premiere location them in their final days and weeks of life. it can get enough support to come to a vote ART DIRECTOR for military training and development, and This common-sense bill passed with bipar- soon. Barbara Crossland
GRAPHIC DESIGN Blain Fowler LETTER TO THE EDITOR CONTRIBUTORS Betty Archer Allen “Cal Ripkin, because he was Pam Brannon Fashion show a clean cut guy and the kids Tom Nolan looked up to him. He lived a clean life.” Jack Kale funds autism camp JERI BOISSEAU Gulf Breeze On behalf of the King Richard Foundation, Member: we want to thank everyone for your support of the Beauty by the Bay Fashion Show and Florida Press Association Dinner – Autism Fundraiser. We want to thank you for your advertisement. We appreciate your professionalism, hard Pensacola Beach work and help getting the word out, and it cer- Chamber of Commerce tainly increased our number of attendees this Greater Pensacola year. Because of your efforts, our event was a Chamber of Commerce success. We were able to help send six children to Navarre Tourist camp. community. Again, thank you for embrac- 2019, at 3 p.m. at Sanders Beach Corinne Scholarships awarded totaled $2,250 ing The King Richard Foundation, our Jones Community Center. Development Council “Joe DiMaggio. We had a The advertisement not only helped us get family and Autism Awareness. I hope that chance meeting once and he the word out about our fundraiser, it also we can count on your support again next ANN RICHARD Navarre was so nice to me.” helped to spread Autism Awareness within our year. The event will be Sunday, May 19, Pensacola Chamber of Commerce TOT HARRIS Gulf Breeze LETTER POLICY: Gulf Breeze News welcomes your opinion. We reserve the right to edit a letter to fit 38 allen wrenches weigh down tool box space available. We do not accept letters containing a personal attack y the time I was done, and challenged whether we magazine collection or, on any individual. Letters must be BI had a pile of 38 Allen owned objects or whether they heaven forbid, that old DVD limited to one per month from an wrenches on the work table in owned us. I realized that while or CD collection. Maybe less individual writer. If we receive form my garage. Spring cleaning I “owned” these wrenches, is more. At least, think about letters, we will print only the first brought me to the day of they actually owned me. They it. one we receive. Include your name, cleaning out my toolbox, cluttered my life, especially Psalm 20:7 says. “Some address and daytime phone number. which happens about every my toolbox, for years, and any trust in chariots and some five years or so. positive potential they offered in horses, but we trust in the CORRECTIONS: Gulf Breeze Since I was 6 years old, I was long lost in the problems name of the Lord our God.” News is committed to accuracy and “Muhammad Ali, in his time, held onto used tools like they Instead of throwing it of owning them, alongside the I might not have been wants to hear from you if we need when it was not a great place to make a correction or clarification. were gold. It was a classic away after I mounted those other more neatly stored sets. trusting in chariots or horses, for people of color, he was able Please email us at news@ case of “I might need that bathroom towel bars, I Foster was right, and I already but I have been putting way to do things and go places other gulfbreezenews.com with the again one day” syndrome. chunked it into the toolbox. feel better with less mess in too much faith into the things people of color couldn’t go and subject line CORRECTION or My dad taught me the After 38 years of collecting my life today than yesterday. of my life. Those 38 wrenches to achieve a dream that most of CLARIFICATION: call (850) 932- importance of having the tools, I acquired 38 of them. Maybe your problem isn’t remind me that I have a long us could only imagine as heavy 8986 during office hours and ask right tool for the job and It was time to clean up and old tools. It’s probably not. way to go. I want my life to weight champion of the world. for news or sports departments. that you can never have too move on. I spread them on Either way, we all need to do be using tools, not storing I loved his passion. It was rare ADVERTISERS: Gulf Breeze News many tools. These 38 Allen a table, said my eulogy and some spring cleaning in our them. I want to be fixing the to see anyone stand up for what will not be responsible for quality or wrenches were the leftovers. placed them in a cleaned lives to get rid of the junk that world, not saving up for a he believed in – equality of all discoloration in ads provided by the They were the duplicates, peanut butter jar. With quiet used to be helpful, but now rainy day. I want to collect advertiser or its agents. people.” with no holder or case. I strength, I commended those gets in the way. memories, not just things. CARMINE MACK had refilled the seven sets of old wrenches to the trash Sometimes we hold onto This week, I invited you to Pensacola Gulf Breeze News is published metric and standard Allens to can, as only a preacher could: relationships that served do some spring cleaning of weekly on Thursdays by Gulf put back next to the crescents, “earth to earth, metal to us well years ago, but have your own. Get rid of that stuff Breeze News, Inc. Subscriptions open ended, and other metal.” become burdensome, messy that’s weighing you down and God’s word are $44 per year. Periodical wrenches of drawer number 3. As I reflect on those and problematic. Maybe a cluttering your life. Invest postage paid at Gulf Breeze, I collected these orphaned departed tools and the pain I few really good friends are deeper in some relationships But from everlasting to Florida. USPS #021819. Sorry, no Allen wrenches for years and felt in removing them from worth more than hundreds of and assess which ones need everlasting the Lord’s love is refunds on subscriptions. now I had a full blown case of my garage, I realized the truth acquaintances. to end. Have some proverbial with those who fear him, and POSTMASTER: Please send his righteousness with their address changes to Gulf Breeze “junk drawer “in my toolbox. of Richard Foster’s book, Perhaps it’s time to refine funerals. Let some things go. News, P.O. Box 1414, Gulf Breeze, Each one of those wrenches “Celebration of Discipline.” your interests. Instead of 14 I promise, you will feel better children’s children — with FL 32562. served a purpose. Most likely, At some point in the hobbies, maybe two or three and you just might make the those who keep his covenant All content is copyrighted 2018. they had come as an included book, he called his readers might be more fulfilling. world a better place along the and remember to obey his Advertising rates are available part in some installation kit I to consider simplifying their It might be time to clean way. precepts. upon request. purchased. understanding of possession off your bookshelves, your Love one. Love another. —Psalm 103:17-18 gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS May 31, 2018 7A
Learn the different varieties of daylilies and why they remain constant in gardens on Monday, June 4. Learn about daylilies during ‘Mondays in the Gardens’ Dr. Clay Sims with his staff. Daylilies will be the topic fered at the UF Milton Gardens of the June 4 Mondays in the under the direction of UF/IFAS Gardens series at the Pensacola Extension Santa Rosa County. Gulf Coast Orthodontics State College/University of No pre-registration is required. Florida Milton campus at 5988 For more information, contact Hwy. 90 in Milton. Horticulture Mary Salinas at mderrick@ufl. practice launches new brand expert Tina Tuttle will lead the edu. Accommodation requests one-hour presentation at 10 a.m. must be made at least five work- Sims Orthodontics, a local practice owned The practice in room 4814 in the 4800 build- ing days in advance. and operated by Dr. Clay Sims, announces unveils its new ing at the back, or north end, of The UF Milton Gardens are its new brand identity. The practice has deep visual brand, the campus. located on the Pensacola State roots in the community with former owner complete with a This educational session will College/University of Florida Dr. Stephen Trawick, who started the prac- newly designed include the different types of Milton campus and are open to tice in 1977. Sims returned to Pensacola, his thodontics. “I’m proud to serve families in logo, brand video, daylilies and why they remain the public 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every hometown, after medical school and began the town I grew up in with this philosophy custom photography, signage, print and bill- constant in gardens. A limited day the campus is open. Both working alongside Dr. Trawick, eventually in mind.” board campaign, online advertising and an number of daylily plants will be self-guided and guided tours are acquiring the practice in 2011 with a goal to The Sims Orthodontics team is actively overhauled website. for sale. Proceeds go to the Hor- available. Changing seasonal continue Dr. Trawick’s legacy of excellent, involved with local communities, donating Sims Orthodontics serves patients and ticulture Student Club to support gardens feature horticultural dis- family-oriented orthodontic service. regularly to teachers at area schools and families in Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Milton their service projects at the UF plays including shade, formal, “We want to celebrate our history and working pro bono with the Gulf Coast Cleft and, more recently, in Crestview, having ac- Milton Gardens. children’s and water gardens, evolution in this community with a new and Craniofacial Team, which treats chil- quired Bayer and Curtis Orthodontics. The Mondays in the Gardens is a bulbs, roses, shrubs, trees and logo and visual brand identity that more ac- dren and adolescents with head and facial practice is currently accepting new patients free gardening program being of- perennials. curately reflects our mission to not only cre- abnormalities. Dr. Sims also takes bi-annual at all locations and offers a complimentary ate beautiful smiles, but to change our com- mission trips to countries in South America consultation. munity for the better,” says Dr. Sims, owner and the Caribbean to provide dental services For more information, visit www.Sim- and board-certified orthodontist at Sims Or- to children and adults in remote areas. sOrthodontics.com or call (850) 477-7715. Elderly mom always complains she’s sick DEAR DR. ROACH: My 93- tive enzyme, alpha-1 antitrypsin; Readers may email questions year-old mom is in good condi- this is more likely in those ex- to ToYourGoodHealth@med. tion, except for a kidney disease posed to secondhand smoke or cornell.edu. To view and order that has been good for the past other airborne pollutants. health pamphlets, visit www. 26 years and has had very good Quitting smoking is by far rbmamall.com, or write to Good reports from her medical practi- the most important action you Health, 628 Virginia Drive, Or- tioner and kidney specialist. can take to reduce your risk of lando, FL 32803. One thing that stresses me developing lung disease, but (c) 2018 North America is why she complains of being there may be others. Avoid other Synd., Inc. sick all the time. Is it because airborne pollutants, especially All Rights Reserved she wants attention or just wants hand with many other illnesses, other smokers, but also dusts people to feel sorry for her? I am especially those with chronic and fumes. her daughter, and our family is pain. I worry that there is a prob- Some preliminary evidence just upset because of the way lem you don’t know about. Con- suggests that statin drugs might she acts. She does have depres- sider accompanying your mother slow down COPD, but there are sion, but she has been given de- to her next doctor’s visit, as I am conflicting studies, and I don’t City of Gulf Breeze pression pills. certain she has done for you. recommend them just for COPD. 1070 Shoreline Drive • Gulf Breeze, Florida 32562-0640 Please give me some infor- *** Regular exercise may help, and PHONE: (850) 934-5100 • FAX: (850) 934-5114 mation as to why she is doing DEAR DR. ROACH: I am it certainly helps your heart and this. As her daughter, I need a 48-year-old woman in pretty many other systems. TLC, and I need to know how to good health. I was a smoker for The new booklet on Chronic handle this situation. – A.M.A. 30-plus years and quit about Obstructive Pulmonary Disease JOB ANNOUNCEMENT ANSWER: Based on no three years ago. I don’t have any explains both emphysema and more information than you have signs of COPD or other lung ail- chronic bronchitis, the two ele- just given me, I would suspect ments yet, but I fear they are just ments of COPD, in detail. Read- that she complains about being around the corner. My question ers can obtain a copy by writing: Parks & Recreation Department sick all the time because she is, is there anything I can do now Dr. Roach — No. 601W, 628 Vir- feels sick all the time. She prob- to postpone or prevent the onset ginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. ably needs some TLC herself. of these diseases, or at least de- Enclose a check or money order Parks Foreman At 93, I believe she’s earned the crease their severity? – V.M. (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Can- right to be the one on the receiv- ANSWER: Not all smok- ada with the recipient’s printed The City of Gulf Breeze, Parks & Recreation Department ing end. ers will develop COPD. Some name and address. Please allow is seeking qualifi ed candidates for the full-time position Depression may be the cause smokers are more susceptible 4-6 weeks for delivery. of her not feeling well, as it so than others to the effects of the *** of Parks Foreman. The Parks Foreman supervises the often is. Unfortunately, medica- many toxic chemicals in tobacco Dr. Roach regrets that he is maintenance of various grounds, fi elds, parks, and also tion for depression is completely smoke. Conversely, some non- unable to answer individual let- effective for only a minority of smokers can develop COPD, es- ters, but will incorporate them in directly supervises parks staff, contractors and others in all people. Depression goes hand in pecially those who lack a protec- the column whenever possible. functions related to the general maintenance of recreation parks and athletic fi elds. This position has the opportunity for growth within the organization. City Hall getting a facelift A complete job description and employment application split between limited space in proved by the installation of By Glenda Caudle are available at www.cityofgulfbreeze.com or by contacting Gulf Breeze News © 2018 the Finance area and a small, a customer service welcome [email protected] dilapidated building in the center and coffee maker, which the City Clerk’s offi ce, Gulf Breeze City Hall, 1070 Public Services portion of the will be manned by retired pro- Shoreline Drive, 850-934-5115. Salary determined based Gulf Breeze City Hall is get- property that is slated to be torn fessionals as volunteers at the ting an upgrade. down. site. The existing space will on qualifi cations. Excellent benefi ts. As a result, citizens can be The price tag attached to also accommodate a new coun- assured there is safe and ad- this portion of the project in- ter and desk space which will Submit resume and a completed employment application equate record retention storage cludes use of a POD for two be helpful on high-volume days to Leslie Guyer, P.O. Box 640. Gulf Breeze, FL 32562-0640 in the facility and that it will to three months to consolidate for utility billing. Customer be putting its best foot forward records and the purchase and service is sometimes hampered or email to lguyer@gulfbreezefl .gov by June 15, 2018. with a new customer service installation of a temperature- by the current arrangement and front lobby area. There will controlled 10-by-30-by-8-foot the remodeling should be effec- The City of Gulf Breeze is an equal opportunity employer. also be expanded finance and prefabricated, insulated metal tive in solving that problem. All applicants will be considered for employment without administrative office space and building that will be installed In the kitchen, outdated ap- attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, better kitchen appliances. on site. pliances will be replaced with The projects, which will be The removal of a large orga- energy efficient models that gender identity, national origin, veteran or disabilities paid for out of $100,000 bud- nizer/credenza in the middle of will help meet needs when that status. get set by the City Council, the utility billing/customer ser- area is needed as an emergency are projected to cost $46,977. vice floor space of the Finance operations center or hospitality The City of Gulf Breeze is a Drug Free Work Place and Since $12,907 of the amount office and the installation of space. The work scope includes conceived for work at City Hall two cubicles and a half wall to replacement of cabinets, coun- participates in E- Verify. has already been spent on new allow for separation between tertops, gas range, refrigerator, seating and some technological customer service and utility dishwasher and microwave. upgrades in Council chambers, billing/administrative functions City Council approved the LEGAL 43076 Gulf Breeze News 5/31/18 that will leave a balance of will solve the problem of inad- project as part of the consent $40,096 for additional needs. equate space in that area. agenda at the Monday, May 21, Currently records storage is Customer service can be im- business session. 8A May 31, 2018 GULF BREEZE NEWS gulfbreezenews.com Local bank cashed $40,000 checks weekly » Continued from Page 1A surrounding waters again. But as before, he had difficulty convinc- Gulf Breeze High School ing the town’s mayor and alder- — and people who could main- men, who were more interested tain and sail boats, families who in promoting the growth of the could spend ample time on the area and didn’t want anything beach and local boating busi- to interfere with tourists’ and nesses participated in the pro- summer dwellers’ enjoyment of duction. beach and water activities. The film’s tagline, “Just when you thought it was safe to go back Roy Scheider portrayed Amity Island Police Chief Martin Sequel to ’75 film Brody in “Jaws 2.” Locals remember Scheider as being in the water” became one of the “Jaws 2” was the first sequel something of a fitness fanatic, working out during breaks. to the “Jaws” thriller of 1975, most famous sayings in movie ABOVE: Susan Ford, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford, is seen standing on Pensacola Beach looking away and wearing a directed by Steven Spielberg. history. Universal was able to reuse photographer’s vest as the crew prepares to shoot a scene during The primary director of “Jaws the making of “Jaws 2.” 2” was Jeannot Szwarc. The film the molds of the behemoth shark Producer David Brown (sitting left, blue shirt) gives directions. was produced by Richard Za- from the first film, but much of nuck and David Brown. the mechanism was ruined from Parts of the movie, particular- having been left outside. For ly the community scenes, were “Jaws 2,” the studio built three filmed at Martha’s Vineyard mechanical sharks: the platform — renamed Amity Island — in shark, a fin and a full shark. The Massachusetts. Many of the wa- fin and the full shark were pulled ter scenes, however, were shot by boats. locally. Navarre Beach was cho- The company built props to sen for the majority of filming enhance the scenes and make because of the mild fall and win- the Navarre area look more like the East Coast. They built a full- The cast of the movie included many teens, and local look-alikes ter climate and the ideal depth of were sought to serve as stand-ins. the water. size lighthouse prop that looked Other parts of the movie genuine, despite having only one feelings were important; only wives and camera and crew peo- were filmed from Fort Pickens side. A wood-framed skeleton of the film mattered. ple who needed housing, food on Santa Rosa Island to as far 2-by-4s supported the building. There were many delays in and clothing for the movie. Ser- east as Choctawhatchee Bay They also built an island on a filming because of breakdowns vices were needed for laundry, near Fort Walton Beach. Hog’s floating barge called Cable Junc- of the mechanical shark, minor dry-cleaning and recreation. Breath Saloon on Okaloosa Is- tion. It was constructed in such boating accidents and Mother In 1977, Ed Gray III of Gulf land, which has since relocated a way that the huge mechanism Nature. Shortly after construc- Breeze was manager of what to Destin, served as the teen of the platform shark could go tion of the lighthouse was com- was most recently known as hangout for filming. underneath it. This island can be pleted, it was hit by lightning SunTrust Bank on Hoffman Many of the characters of best seen in the final scenes of and had to be rebuilt. Drive. He recalled that the bank Photos courtesy Mark Hooprich the movie. Wind and weather conditions received a phone call from ABOVE: Director Jeannot Szwarc sits under an umbrella in a white “Jaws” returned for “Jaws 2.” T-shirt. Three major actors resumed Like the first film, the produc- constantly changed, resulting in Holidome management alerting their roles: Roy Scheider as tion was marked by problems. the sailboats getting blown in the bank that someone from the and cast as the per-diem money ing the roles of the police chief’s Chief Martin Brody; Lorraine Scheider often argued with different directions. There were movie company would be com- to purchase meals or other ne- sons came to open accounts at Gary as Ellen, Brody’s wife; Szwarc, which made the atmo- many days when there could be ing to see them. cessities. the bank. They wanted local ac- and Murray Hamilton as Mayor sphere tense and uncertain. no shooting at all. But when the An elderly gentleman visited This routine went on for many counts for routine spending. Vaughn. Mark Gruner and Marc Scheider was not happy about cast and crew worked, they put the bank and identified himself weeks. “During the course of the ac- Gilpin played Brody’s sons, reprising his role as Brody and in long, hard hours. as the on-site auditor for Univer- “Today and certainly more count opening, they began to Mike and Sean. making the sequel. He disagreed sal Studios. He said he needed so in those days, $40,000 was a debate which of them had more The plot of “Jaws2” was simi- with Szwarc’s directing and was Dollars flow locally a local bank where he could get big sum to be carrying in cash,” acting experience and which one lar to its predecessor. Scheider’s quite open in his differences of The making of this film was a $40,000 check cashed each Gray said. “The auditor normally had appeared in more commer- character, Martin Brody, felt that opinion. a boost to the local economy be- week. The cash needed to be would have at least two big guys cials, as this was the first movie several recent deaths and disap- Szwarc responded that he cause local boaters, extras and in specified denominations and accompanying him, and he was appearance for each of them,” pearances in the vicinity of Am- was trying to make the film to stand-ins or doubles were hired. placed in a paper bag to be taken inconspicuous during his visit to Gray chuckled. ity Island indicated that another the “best possible” standard, and Universal brought in actors, to the film location and disbursed the bank.” great white shark was plaguing neither Scheider’s or Szwarc’s directors, producers and their to each member of the film crew Gray said the two boys play- ■ Next week: Part 2 Plan ahead for summer fun! READ to learn of Arts & Crafts Sports and Vacation General Bible Schools Interest Camps To ADVERTISE call (850) 932-8986 Inside: • Entertainment • Comics • Puzzles Pages 2-3B
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LEFT: Linda Payne compiled her memories into a four-volume book with the help of two Gulf Breeze writers. Putting memories on paper inda Payne of Fairbanks, Alaska, first showed would be difficult to maintain such a large collection of up in Gulf Breeze in February 2015 with about family memories, she made a decision to organize her in- L20 boxes and cartons of family photographs and formation and create a memoir in honor of her parents and memorabilia. Her goal was to organize all this informa- as a gift to her family and its future generations. tion into a memoir to be shared with her family. Based on In the next 3½ years, Linda made seven trips to the Gulf the recommendation of a friend currently living in Gulf Coast area, each time working with WriteRight Communi- Breeze, Linda contacted WriteRight Communications, a cations to scan documents and photos, retype when neces- professional writing and editing service owned and operat- sary, organize materials and store them electronically. As ed by Martha Smith of Gulf Breeze and Becky McPheron the three worked together, Martha and Becky were capti- of Pensacola. Thus began a 3½ year writing project which vated by the stories of the Burgess and Schneider families resulted in the publication of a four volume memoir en- from the late 1800s through the Depression, World War II, titled “... and then there were nine.” and the post-war era of the 1950s and ’60s. Linda and her husband Lee met in Memphis, Tenn., Linda’s parents, Bill Burgess and Betty Lou Schneider, while both were attending University of Tennessee Nurs- met in Washington, DC, in May 1944, while both were ing School and Dental School, respectively. They soon working at the FBI. An orphan at age 5, Bill grew up in found themselves in Alaska, where they settled and raised Lewisburg, W. Va., living with his father’s relatives. Betty their two children. It was there that she and a friend en- Lou, who was from Iowa, grew up on a farm and moved to rolled in art classes at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Washington shortly after graduating from high school. and both became successful abstract artists. Linda’s work Linda writes about her parents with love and affection Becky McPheron and Martha Smith are retired English teachers who now has been shown in Alaska, as well as in California. throughout the four volumes in vignettes entitled “Notes help others put their thoughts and memoirs on paper or in digital format. All the while, Linda maintained close contact with her from Linda Burgess Payne.” The book includes a volume family and family friends in Oak Ridge, Tenn., where she focusing on her father, one on her mother, and another vol- War II. and her six siblings (four sisters and two brothers) grew ume describing their marriage and family life. The last vol- “Organizing and editing these four volumes has resulted in a beautiful trib- up. As the oldest of her siblings, she became the logical ume features Bill’s stories and detailed family documents. ute to an outstanding family,” says Martha. Becky continues with, “Not only one to keep up with family photos and documents, many The book is enriched with photographs and original docu- that . . . through this process we have forged a strong and valued friendship of which came down through previous generations of both ments, including letters to and from a variety of family with Linda and her family. Linda is considering another book focused on her her father’s and her mother’s families. Realizing that it members and friends, including soldiers serving in World paintings and we are looking forward to further collaboration with her.” Check out an audiobook from the Gulf Breeze Library
June is Audiobook your library. Pick up a reading calen- and book discussion. This month’s AniManga Club Appreciation Month dar at your library or print one online selection is “Origin” by Dan Brown. June 19, 4 p.m. June @ Gulf from the program registration page. There is a limit of 20 participants, Celebrate Audiobook Apprecia- Visit the Gulf Breeze Library on the Bring your completed reading calen- so call or visit the library to sign up. tion Month by checking out a variety third Tuesday of each month to learn dar to your library’s last program or of audiobooks from any Santa Rosa Breeze and share graphic art skills in a fun through July 31 to claim your prizes. County Library in Gulf Breeze, Jay, Friends of the Gulf Breeze environment. The AniManga Club is Programs for students who were in Milton, Navarre and Pace. The librar- Library dedicated to the enjoyment and pro- kindergarten through the fifth grades Library board of director’s ies offer books on CD, Playaways and motion of animation, cartooning and during the last school year will begin meeting eAudiobooks that you can download The Gulf Breeze Library is related arts. The club is open to youth on June 4 and be held at 5:30 p.m. June 12, 5:30 p.m. from rbDigital. There are hundreds of located at 1060 Shoreline Dr. ages 11-17. on Wednesdays at the Gulf Breeze Board meetings are held on the sec- titles from which to choose. Library ond Tuesday of each month at 5:30
area and enjoy a tour of the library. All activities are free and open to p.m. at the Gulf Breeze Library. Visit Bibliobabblers Teen Book Preschool Storytime the Friends’ Facebook page at www. Club June 4 through July 13 from 11 to Check the library website for ad- the public. Registration for programs June 26, 6 p.m. 11:30 a.m. on Fridays. ditional details at www.santarosa. is not required. facebook.com/friendsofgblibrary for Storytime programs are presented fl.gov/libraries. Presenters in the weekly library more information. Ninth through 12th graders who are for preschool children ages 3 through programs are sponsored by the 14-18 years old can discuss the read- 5 and include stories, finger plays and Summer Reading Programs Friends of the Gulf Breeze Library, Third Fridays with UF/IFAS of-the-month with friends at the Gulf action rhymes. Caregivers must re- through July 13 the Friends of the Milton Library, the Extension Breeze Library. Bibliobabblers meets Friends of the Navarre Library and at 6 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every main in the library during storytime; 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays June 15, 1 p.m. the Friends of the Pace Library. month. This month’s book is “This however, they cannot accompany Libraries Rock! The University of Florida Institute Mortal Coil” by Emily Suvada. children into the programs. Programs Come to any of the five Santa Rosa of Food and Agricultural Services start promptly at the assigned times. County libraries in Gulf Breeze, Jay, Page Turners presents “Wildlife in Your Landscape” June 8, 1 p.m. Latecomers are not admitted. Milton, Navarre and Pace for a fun by John Atkins UF/IFAS Extension Find additional information at The fiction book club meets at 1 First timer? Visit the library to meet program. Read for 15 minutes per day Santa Rosa County Agriculture Agent, www.santarosa.fl.gov/libraries or call p.m. on the second Friday of every the storytime presenter, pick up a wel- between June 1 and July 13 for great at the Gulf Breeze Library. (850) 981-7323 (READ). come packet, explore the children’s prizes. You may register online or at other month for a brown bag lunch 2B May 31, 2018 GULF BREEZE NEWS gulfbreezenews.com Lifestyle/Entertainment Gulf Breeze NEWS In ‘Life of the Party,’ Melissa McCarthy goes ‘Back to School’ Sometimes, whether you like character’s bumbling naivete. a movie simply depends upon “Life of the Party” is all about whether you and your very spe- Deanna, McCarthy’s character cific taste match a certain ac- here, going back to finish her tor’s, director’s or genre’s. senior year in college, becoming If you love Barbra Streisand, the odd and quirky classmate to and the sharp, raw boldness of her daughter. her humor and persona, you She goes to frat parties, gets probably like everything (or al- very drunk, battle break dances most everything) she has done. to 1980s’ music fluff, beds a fel- If you find movies that cele- low student less than half her brate and embrace stoner culture of my life. Anything Mr. Hartley my,” “The Boss” and the recent age, and then she graduates side- freakin’ hilarious – like Cheech does is great in my eye. latest piece, “Life of the Party.” by-side with her child. and Chong’s movies or Harold I think Melissa McCarthy is a Critics panned these films, and She throws her graduation and Kumar movies or “Half- little like that for me, too. I al- they did not attract nearly as cap in the air and the end credits Baked,” there are not enough ways enjoy what she does, even many people to the theatre as the roll. scathing frustrated film review- in movies that are not all that Feig features. That’s pretty much it. That’s ers in the world, lambasting their amazing. The problem seems to be with all there is. Bland and predict- idiocy, to rob you of your joy. Basically, there are two kinds the extent to which these films able? Fair enough criticism. It’s I love writer/director Hal of Melissa McCarthy broad indulge McCarthy and Falcone’s been done before, like in Rod- Hartley (“Trust,” “Flirt,” “Hen- comedies. There are the ones lack of restraint. ney Dangerfield’s 1980s’ clas- ry Fool”). she makes with Paul Feig, such These two do not have the sic, “Back to School?” Definite- His sober deadpan take on as “Bridesmaids,” “The Heat” perspective to realize when their ly. But again, so what? If you the near impossibility of finding and “Spy.” Most audiences and ideas and jokes are not quite like Melissa McCarthy, as I do, meaning and a true human con- critics celebrated these movies working. Nobody has the power you will, almost certainly, enjoy nection with anyone touches the as the smart, comic gems they on their movie sets to rein them “Life of the Party.” deepest inner core of my soul. are. in. Next week, I consider the Just like the extreme fans of Ms. Then there are the movies But I don’t care. I thoroughly quite different humor of yet an- Streisand and the serious tok- McCarthy made with her hus- enjoyed all these movies. They other Marvel superhero movie ers of the world, Hal Hartley’s band, writer/director/actor Ben make me laugh, and I always in “Deadpool 2.” PLT to stage ‘The Odd works shaped and defined who Falcone. feel charmed and bowled over “Life of the Party” is now I became during a critical part These films include “Tam- by the warmth of the McCarthy playing in theatres everywhere. Couple,’ beginning June 8
The Pensacola Little Theatre the role of Oscar. Flack per- presents “The Odd Couple,” formed on the PLT stage in “A National Naval Aviation Museum to host written by Neil Simon, on June Christmas Story,” “Cat on a 8-10 and 14-17. Hot Tin Roof” and “The Wiz- annual Battle of Midway event on Monday Originally premiering on ard of Oz.” Broadway in 1965, “The Odd Jason Crum, in his fifth show The National Naval Aviation The Battle of Midway was an the only sur- Robyn Conrad Adair. Couple” has been re-lived at PLT, is playing the role of Museum will commemorate the epic naval engagement that oc- viving air- The famous airfield on through the 1968 film and the Oscar. His former performances 76th anniversary of the Battle of curred six months after the at- craft to have Guadalcanal was named 1970s’ television series. The include “Rocky Horror,” “My Midway with a ceremony held tack on Pearl Harbor, from June participated in his honor. story centers around the easy- Fair Lady,” “The Wedding Sing- Monday, June 4, at 10 a.m. in- 3-7 in 1942, in which U.S. Navy in the battle. The event will also going and disheveled Oscar and er” and “Joseph & the Amazing side the Blue Angels Atrium. and Marine Corps forces turned Artifacts include a showing of his newest roommate, uptight, Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The host command for this back a planned invasion of Mid- from Marine the film “South Dako- neat freak Felix. Oscar and Fe- Tickets are available online year’s event is the Naval Educa- way Atoll, sinking four Japanese Corps Maj. ta Warrior,” about Lt. lix couldn’t be more different, at PensacolaLittleTheatre.com tion and Training Professional aircraft carriers in the process. Lofton Hen- Cmdr. John Waldron, but they learn to live together and through the Pensacola Lit- Development Center (NET- The battle is considered a turn- derson, who who was killed in action as mismatched roommates. tle Theatre Box Office by call- PDC). Midway scholar and ing point of the Pacific Theater was killed in action at the Battle while commanding Torpedo Robert Flack is performing ing (850) 432-2042. retired U.S. Navy Capt. Kevin in World War II. of Midway, will also be on dis- Squadron (VT) 8 at the Battle of Miller will be the guest speaker. Midway artifacts will be on play — including the unveiling Midway. Miller is currently research- display, including an SBD-2 of a rare World War II artifact The event is free to the pub- (PG-13) To buy tickets online, go to: ing a novel about the battle. Dauntless dive-bomber that is donated by his stepdaughter, lic. WWW.MOVIESHOWTIME.NET FIND US ON
DOORS OPEN Friday, May 31, thru Thursday, June 7 Connie Britton to play opposite Eric Bana DAILYDAILY AT 12:30 11:00 ADRIFT (PG13) 12:35 • 2:50 • 5:05 • 7:25 • 9:45 0There is an extra $2.50 charge AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR (PG13) in Bravo’s new true-crime series ‘Dirty John’ for 3D movies 11:45 • 3:00 • 6:25 • 9:35 *Sorry, No Passes BOOK CLUB (PG13) 12:30 • 2:50 • 5:10 • 7:30 • 9:50 Q: It seems like a long few months ago that ABC had for 3D Movies time since new episodes of canceled Tim Allen’s sitcom (850) 934-3332 EXT 1 DEADPOOL 2 (R) 11:15 • 12:30 • 1:55 • 3:15 • 4:35 • 6:35 • 7:20 “Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce” “Last Man Standing,” and I 1233 Crane Cove Blvd. Gulf Breeze, Florida 9:20 • 9:55 has aired. Please tell me it hasn’t suggested that another network (3.7 miles east of been canceled! – Christy R., via could possibly pick it up. While Pensacola Beach Exit) LIFE OF THE PARTY (PG13) 11:50 • 2:15 • 4:40 • 7:15 • 9:40 email my guess that CMT would be A: It has not been canceled, said network was incorrect, the SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (PG13) 11:30 • 12:45 • 2:45 • 4:15 • 6:15 • 7:00 • 9:15 • 9:55 Christy – thank goodness. The popular series has been given TICKETTICKET fifth and final season of the hit new life by Fox. Tim and the THURSDAYTONIGHT'S TMNT: OUT OF THE SHADOWS (PG13) 5:30 & 8:15 PM Bravo show returns on Thursday, Maddie, firefighter Buck’s sister, rest of the gang will be back 3D TMNT: OUTADRIFT OF THE SHADOWS (PG13) (PG13) 5:00 & 7:30 PM 5/29/2018PREMIERE POPSTAR (R) 7:15 & 9:30 PM June 14, at 10/9c with six brand- who joins as a series regular and for its seventh season this fall, 7:15 • 9:40 PREMIERESSHOWINGS ME BEFORE YOU (PG13) 7:00 PM new episodes. This season, Abby will portray a 911 operator. “9- with showrunners promising (Lisa Edelstein) is torn between 1-1” returns to Fox this fall on there will be minimal changes an old and new love; Phoebe Mondays at 9/8c. to the show that its fans know (Beau Garrett) flirts with a new Speaking of Connie Britton, and love. Many are speculating experience and gets reacquainted she will play opposite Eric Bana that Fox’s snapping up of the with her estranged brother; in Bravo’s new true-crime series Depositphotos politically right-leaning show Connie Britton Delia (Necar Zadegan) decides “Dirty John,” which is based piggybacks on the recent success she wants a baby; Frumpkis on Los Angeles Times reporter of the resurrected “Roseanne” returns from rehab, throwing a Christopher Goffard’s popular how a romance with Meehan on ABC, whose namesake star is wrench in Jo’s (Alanna Ubach) podcast of the same name. spiraled into secrets, denial and an outspoken Trump supporter. new relationship with Albert; Eric plays the titular character, manipulation.” Connie also is Write to Cindy at King and Barbara (Retta) gets cold John Meehan, who romances an executive producer on the Features Weekly Service, 628 feet with Darrell. So, yeah, our Connie’s character, Debra series, which has already been Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL favorite divorcees are not going Newell, a successful interior greenlighted for two seasons, 32803; or e-mail her at letters@ quietly into that good night. designer and single mom, who the second of which will deal cindyelavsky.com. *** is later pulled into John’s web of with an entirely different case. Q: Is it true that Connie lies. According to Bravo, “Dirty *** (c) 2018 King Features Synd., Britton won’t be back for season John” follows “the true story of READERS: I reported a Inc. two of “9-1-1”? – Marie F., Norfolk, Virginia A: Connie initially signed a one-year deal with the first- responder drama and won’t be a series regular for the second season. However, that doesn’t mean that we’ve seen the last of her. Although no official announcement has been made as of this writing, she could return as a guest star. What I do know, officially, is that Jennifer Love Hewitt is joining the cast as gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS May 31, 2018 3B
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“We have now had two separate studies done and have been told by all the engineers involved that we have two bottlenecks – one is the toll booth and the other is the traffi c signal light. This year you started doing something about the toll booth with the SunPass, and now we need to get rid of the signal light. The beach is your Golden Goose. Roundabouts are being used all over the country. We need to move forward with the design.”
— Robert Rinke Real estate broker and owner of Portofi no Going in circles Escambia commissioners debate for two hours roundabouts/underpasses on Pensacola Beach
“Until I got into this seat, Pensacola cording to David Forte of the Escambia owner of Portofi no, told commission- busy times. BY PAM BRANNON Gulf Breeze News Beach was not getting benefi t of LOST County Public Works department. ers, “I am here on behalf of Levin Rinke “I looked at the numbers the last [email protected] funds. But Pensacola Beach generates Forte told commissioners that Phase Resort Realty. About two thirds of our two years for Blue Angels weekend of a lot of the sales tax monies for this II and the design of Phase III will cost business is in Pensacola and one third cars coming through the toll booth. You The design phase for the round- county. It’s time the beach saw some approximately $1.34 million, with is on the beach. We hear all the time would need to have 20 cars entering the abouts and pedestrian underpasses pro- results,” Robinson said. Phase II design already complete. that getting to the beach is a problem, roundabouts every minute and exiting posed for Pensacola Beach will move Some of his fellow commissioners About $600,000 has already been spent because of the traffi c back-ups. Over to make it work. That is not going to ahead, but the construction of those do not think his pledge of the $10 mil- for Phase III design. four million people a year come to the happen. And the engineers keep say- changes may never happen. Escambia lion from his district’s funds will — or “Just Phase III design will cost about beach through the toll booth, and we ing that roundabouts usually don’t see County Commissioners discussed, lis- even should — stand after he is out of $1.08 million total,” Forte said. He said have been told that 70 percent of those serious accidents, just fender benders. tened to speakers and debated for over offi ce in a few months. Robinson said all that money is coming out of Robin- are local. We have now had two sepa- What is going to happen when there is two hours in their committee meeting when he came into offi ce, there were son’s district’s LOST monies. rate studies done and have been told by a fender bender inside that roundabout? last week about whether the round- no special project funds for him to use Commissioners listened to 16 speak- all the engineers involved that we have It is going to blow up that traffi c pattern abouts and underpasses are a good idea, in his district, since all those funds had ers, with only three of those speaking two bottlenecks — one is the toll booth and cause huge back-ups,” she said. whether they are really needed and how been assigned already. against the completing the design phase and the other is the traffi c signal light. Peter Niemeth, who lives on Pen- to pay for them. Four of the fi ve com- Commissioner Lumon May said, “I of the roundabouts. Some who spoke This year you started doing something sacola Beach, said, “It reminds me of missioners did vote to go ahead and am not looking for leadership from the in favor of the design being completed about the toll booth with the SunPass, trying to pour fi ve gallons of water into complete the design phase to see what SRIA board, I am looking for leader- were not sure the roundabouts or un- and now we need to get rid of the signal a one gallon bucket. You can redesign they would look like, since 60 percent ship from my colleague and fellow derpasses would work, but they want to light. The beach is your Golden Goose. that bucket any way you want, but the of the work has already been done and commissioner, since this is your district see what the design will look like and Roundabouts are being used all over bucket is still going to overfl ow. That since it is being paid for from Commis- to represent. I will support you, Grover, what it will offer. the country. We need to move forward is our beach. When we have heavy sioner Grover Robinson’s LOST (Lo- since you believe so strongly and have Those speaking against paying for with the design.” peak visitor periods, we are going to cal Option Sales Tax) funds, which he even pledged your district’s money for Phase II design said they do not believe But Melissa Pino said commission- overfl ow. And nothing like the round- says will mostly come from the beach. this. But I have concerns about how we there is a need for roundabouts or that ers all know she has been working on abouts during those periods are going The issue had been sent to the county will pay for this after the design phase they will really work to control traffi c this issue “a long time,” and she does to help.” commission from the Santa Rosa Island is done. I don’t believe any of the peo- congestion. not believe roundabouts will solve the Commissioner Steven Barry had the Authority (SRIA) with a recommenda- ple getting elected to your seat in the Charlie Rotenberry of Gulf Breeze problem. most questions of the engineers from tion attached to move ahead and com- next few months will necessarily want was fi rst to speak, saying, “The new “I keep hearing about the beautifi - Volkert, asking about costs of actually plete the design phase. But the SRIA to pledge all their LOST funds for this advanced traffi c light system seems to cation and charm of roundabouts. But building Phase III and if the new ad- wanted to hold off on any vote about one project.” be working, but we have not given it how beautiful will these be with Gulf vanced traffi c control signal could be the construction until both boards see The roundabouts and pedestrian un- enough time to see if it makes a differ- Power lines hanging above them and helping enough without roundabouts. what the design would mean in con- derpasses are in Phase III of the traffi c ence. There are so many questions, like signs all over the place on how to use Barry was especially interested in struction time and whether it would congestion plan for Pensacola Beach. how long is it going to take to build them. Gulf Power has already said that having Forte work with Gulf Breeze actually help traffi c fl ow. Phase I has been completed with the the roundabouts and underpasses,, and if the power lines have to come out of to coordinate their signals so the back Robinson, who represents the beach changes in front of Circle K and at the how will this affect the businesses out the ground for re-location, they are not up between Gulf Breeze and Pensacola in his district, has supported the project entrances to Casino Beach public park- there? There is questionable impact on putting them back into the ground. Gulf beach might be lessened or eliminated to the point of pledging his district’s ing. businesses. Then there is the question- Power said any lines will be hung in the most weekends. $10 million in LOST funds over the Phase II design phase has been paid able construction costs. The main prob- air above the roundabouts.” Barry was the commissioner voting next 10 years to the beach project con- for and involves adding from 150 to lem on the beach is parking.” But her biggest issue is that she does against moving ahead with the round- struction. 180 parking spaces to the beach, ac- Robert Rinke, beach developer and not believe they will work during peak abouts design.
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CLASS 8A STANDINGS GBHS third in Academic Team The following are the fi nal standings for Class 8A (with enrollment in parenthesis) in the 2017-18 Academic Team Championships (released Championships in Class 8A last week by the Florida High School Athletic Association):
Five spring sports fi nish in top fi ve Plant (Tampa, 2399) 140 BY JASON THOMPSON Softball - The Lady Dolphins, who Lakewood Ranch Gulf Breeze News © 2018 won their fi rst district championship (Bradenton, 2393) 118 [email protected] in seven years, fi nished second with a Gulf Breeze (1728) 108 Five of Gulf Breeze High’s nine 3.572 team grade point average, behind George Steinbrenner sports fi nished in the top fi ve of their only Southwest Ranches Archbishop (Lutz, 2409) 92 respective classifi cations as the Florida McCarthy (3.573 — only schools with Windermere (2187) 91 High School Athletic Association a team grade point average of 3.0 or released the Spring Sports and the higher are eligible). Viera (Melbourne, 2100) 73 Overall Standings for the 2017-18 Boys Track - The Dolphins, who Chiles (Tallahassee, 2080) 57 school year last week. won their fi rst district title in 17 years, Venice (2174) 54 Gulf Breeze High, the smallest also fi nished second, with a team GPA Gulf Coast (Naples, 2274) 44 school in the state in Class 8A, fi nished of 3.586, behind only Melbourne West third with a total of 108 points. Schools Shore’s 3.604. St. Thomas Aquinas receive 10 points for an Academic State Girls tennis - The Lady Dolphins, (Fort Lauderdale, 2109) 44 Championship, nine for second, all the who won district and sent two players Navarre (2226) 38 way down to one point for 10th place. to state, fi nished third with a team GPA Hagerty (Oviedo, 2313) 31 The ATC standings were based of 3.829, behind only Lecanto (3.954) St. Cloud (2466) 27 where school’s basketball teams play. and Ocala Vanguard (3.829). Had it been football (where GBHS Girls track - The Lady Dolphins East Lake plays in Class 6A), Gulf Breeze would fi nished fi fth with a team GPA of (Tarpon Springs, 2214) 26 have won its seventh consecutive Aca- 3.591, only one-tenth of a point behind Bartow (2286) 22 demic Team Championship (GBHS winner Seminole Osceola (3.693). Harmony (2313) 22 won it in 2012, ’13, ’14, ’15 and ’16 Boys weightlifting - The Dolphins East River (Orlando, 2033) 21 and was second last year). fi nished fi fth in Class 2A with a “I’m so very proud of our student team GPA of 3.258, only four-tenths West Port (Ocala, 2677) 20 athletes!” GBHS Principal Danny of a points behind winner Sarasota Winter Haven (2243) 17 Riverview (3.684). Brothers said. “To fi nish third in the Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News North Port (2355) 16 state is quite an accomplishment and The boys tennis team was 10th First at district, second at state Celebration (2632) 10 a testament to academic focus instilled (3.724), while baseball was 15th (3.187). Graduating senior Alyssa Lewter (left) and rising senior Jackie Costello were by parents, loved ones and our very The boys (3.351) and girls (3.536) were Academic Award winners for the GBHS softball team, who finished second in Sarasota (2111) 10 talented faculty and coaches!” 19th and 32nd, respectively (in only Class 6A in the Academic Team Championships, released last week. Fletcher Of the 23 teams in varsity sports at one classifi cation). (Neptune Beach, 2045) 7 Gulf Breeze, 16 of them placed in the Braden River top 10 to score points. (Bradenton, 2189) 4 The FHSAA also offers, among other Manatee (Bradenton, 2297) 3 sports, fl ag football and competitive cheer, which GBHS doesn’t participate Oakleaf in. (Orange Park, 2397) 2 Tampa Plant, who won Class 8A Leon (Tallahassee, 2089) 1 with 140 points, took second in fl ag football, while Bradenton Lakewood SPRING SPORTS RECAP Ranch, who was second with 118 points, won in competitive cheer. The following is a list of GBHS’ spring sports and how they fared in their respective classes in the Academic Team Championships, “I’m so very proud of which was released last week our student athletes! by the FHSAA: To fi nish third in Baseball 3.187 (15th) the state is quite an Boys lacrosse* 3.351 (19th) accomplishment and a Girls lacrosse* 3.536 (32nd) testament to academic focus instilled by Softball 3.573 (2nd) parents, loved ones Boys tennis 3.724 (10th) and our very talented Girls tennis 3.829 (3rd) faculty and coaches!” Boys track 3.586 (2nd) – Danny Brothers Girls track 3.591 (5th) GBHS principal on GBHS, the smallest school Boys in Class 8A, fi nishing third Submitted Photo weightlifting 3.258 (5th) in the Academic Team Girls tennis academic awards Championships From left: Freshman Abigail Bordelon, sophomore Sachi Marshall, junior Callie Mitchell and senior Grace Allen won *One classifi cation Academic Awards at the recent GBHS Tennis Banquet. The Lady Dolphins finished third in Class 2A in the Academic Team Championships, released last week.
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Pro basketball on TV
Thursday, May 31 8:00 PM Cleveland at Golden State ABC NBA FINALS - GAME 1
Sunday, June 3 8:00 PM Cleveland at Golden State ABC NBA FINALS - GAME 2
Wednesday, June 6 8:00 PM Golden State at Cleveland ABC NBA FINALS - GAME 3 Pro baseball on TV
Thursday, May 31 12:10 PM Los Angeles Angels at Detroit Tigers MLBN* 2:35 PM Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland Athletics MLBN 6:35 PM Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves MLBN* 7:10 PM Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins MLBN* Boston Red Sox at Houston Astros MLBN*
Friday, June 1 7:10 PM Boston Red Sox at Houston Astros MLBN* 7:40 PM Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies MLBN*
Saturday, June 2 1:10 PM Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago White Sox MLBN* 1:15 PM Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals MLBN* 3:10 PM Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins FS1 6:15 PM Boston Red Sox at Houston Astros FOX Chicago Cubs at New York Mets FOX Los Angeles Dodgers at Colorado Rockies FOX 9:05 PM Philadelphia Phillies at San Francisco Giants MLBN* 9:10 PM Miami Marlins at Arizona Diamondbacks MLBN*
Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Baseball Academic Award winners Sunday, June 3 Tyler Migliorisi (ninth grade team), Matthew McCurdy (junior varsity) and Connor Duffy (varsity) were Academic Award winners at the 12:10 PM Chicago Cubs at New York Mets MLBN* recent GBHS Baseball Awards Banquet. 12:35 PM Washington Nationals at Atlanta Braves MLBN*
Monday, June 4 12:10 PM New York Yankees at Detroit Tigers MLBN*
Tuesday, June 5 7:15 PM Miami Marlins at St. Louis Cardinals FS1 9:15 PM Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants MLBN*
Wednesday, June 6 12:10 PM Baltimore Orioles at New York Mets MLBN* 2:45 PM Arizona Diamondbacks at San Francisco Giants FB-WTH 6:07 PM New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays MLBN* 9:07 PM Kansas City Royals at Los Angeles Angels MLBN* (*out-of-market only)
College baseball on TV Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Girls track 2018 NCAA Regionals (televised games only listed) Gainesville Regional Academic All games listed are Friday, June 1 Award 12:00 PM 1. Florida vs. Columbia ESPN winners Palo Alto Regional From left: freshman 9:00 PM 2. Stanford vs. Wright State ESPN2 Kate Tracy, sophomore Ashlynn Salvator and senior Ana Rios were Corvallis Regional Academic Award winners 3:00 PM San Diego State vs. LSU ESPNU at the recent GBHS 9:30 PM 3. Oregon State vs. Northwestern State ESPNU Track and Field Awards Banquet. The girls track team finished fifth in Oxford Regional the Academic Team 6:30 PM 4. Ole Miss vs. St. Louis SEC Net. Championships, released last week by the FHSAA. Tallahassee Regional 11:00 AM Oklahoma vs. Mississippi State ESPNU 6:00 PM 7. Florida State vs. Samford ESPNU
Clemson Regional 11:00 AM St. John’s vs. Vanderbilt SEC Net.
Austin Regional 4:00 PM Texas A&M vs. Indiana ESPN 8:00 PM 13. Texas vs. Texas Southern LHN
Nascar on TV
Friday, May 18 7:30 PM NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES AT CHARLOTTE Charlotte Motor Speedway FS1
Saturday, June 2 12:00 PM NASCAR XFINITY SERIES AT POCONO Pocono Raceway FS1
Sunday, June 3 Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News 1:00 PM MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES AT POCONO Big catches Pocono Raceway FS1 Tucker and Maria Shane (left, both age 4), show off their pinfish catches, while Kinsley Price (right, also age 4) shows off her croaker and pinfish catches at last week’s Optimist Rodeo.
913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy | Gulf Breeze FL | 850.932.8986 gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS May 31, 2018 3C Class of 2018 reels in nearly $9 million BY JASON THOMPSON Gulf Breeze News © 2018 [email protected] Now graduates, Gulf Breeze High’s Class of 2018 was honored on Scholarship Night May 22 at the GBHS Gym. The school’s 48th graduat- ing class earned nearly $9 mil- lion in scholarship monies. The following of a list of seniors that were present last week and what they earned: National Merit Finalist: Millie Ladner and Fiama Mas- trangelo. Alpha Delta Kappa: Adeline Friederich American Legion Citizen- ship Award: Matthew Hawkins, R. Assman, Grace Overholtz and Olivia Hepworth Actigraph: Hannah Knott Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis and Overholtz: Blake Barclay & Aaron Jennings Chick-fil-A Remarkable Fu- tures: Garrett Mason, Reagan Raley, Sarah Spooneybarger, Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Jake Turner Double worthy of distinction Civitan Citizen of the Year: Matthew Hawkins (left, with fellow senior Jasmine Roberge) earned an appointment to the Air Force Academy (as did Roberge) and West Point (right). The youngest of Brad Blair Amberson and Jennifer Hawkins will follow in mom’s, dad’s and older brother Michael’s footsteps at West Point. GBHs Friendship Scholarship: Blake Barclay Rotary: Olivia Hepworth, Sarah Brown Memorial GFWC-Santa Rosa Woman’s Sarah Spooneybarger, Shelia Scholarship: Connor Duffy & Club: Meredith McCurdy Simpson, Sadie Baltz, Ben Adam Schwarting Gulf Breeze Optimist: Linkous, James (Mack) Broach, Sean Dugas Memorial: $3,000 General: Vinnie Sava- Adeline Frierdich, Avery Dalton Renfroe rino, Connor Duffy, (HACAD) Curington Linda Knowles Memorial: $3,000 Ben Linkous, Sadie TENFIFTEEN: Will Holmer, Connor Duffy, Milly Ladner, Baltz; Charles Gray Educator Ben Linkous, Kate Ryland, Caroline (Addie) Sims ($3,000): Adeleine Frierdich Addie Sims Taylor Haugen Foundation: Gwen Applequist Difference Take Stock in Children: Ryan VonBrock Jason Maker Scholarship: Tyler Suggs Annabelle Hardoin, Skyler PSC scholarships Thompson/ Key Club: Savannah Parisey Hartz, Mary Margaret Ray, Al- Scholastic Achievement: Gulf Breeze Mediacom: Amber Hartley ura Sarnecki, Justin Smoker, Skyler Hartz News Navy League SR County Amaya Torres Theresa Gail May: Rachel Council: Tyler Suggs Trustmark Wealth Management: Anna Davis Army NWFL Gator Club: Vinny Grace Garbell ($800) and Kaelan Academic: Anabell Hardoin Strong Savarino Loggins ($400) and Alyssa Whitlow Collin Denaro Pen Air: Addie Sims Alecs Barona Perseverance PSC AA degree: Jessica received at Army ROTC Sharon Leopard Memorial: Award: Robert Armstrong Olson, Josh Satterwhite, Kayla Scholarship Dalton Renfroe Ellie Gander: Collin Denaro Foschia, Katlynd Jones and at last RLI Solutions: James Michele Hill Raider Run: Kaylah Jones week’s GBHS Broach Erin Bailey Scholarship See GB seniors, Page 7C » Night.
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Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Gulf! Breeze! High! Members of the GBHS Class of 2018 belt out the final lines of the alma mater before the traditional ‘cap throw’ at Commencement Exercises Saturday at the Pensacola Bay Center. GBHS’ 48th class graduates
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More than 430 names were called to walk across the Pensacola Bay Center stage to receive diplomas during Commencement Ceremonies Saturday. The Class of 2018, who earned more than $9 million in scholarship monies (see Page 7C), is the 48th in school history. GBHS was the fi rst of three ceremonies on Saturday, with Pace and Navarre following. Brandon Klisart was the fi rst of fi ve seniors to speak. He was followed by valedictorian Milly Ladner and salutatorian Blake Barclay. A musical presentation from Macy Mateer was followed by the awarding of diplomas. Michael Palermo gave some closing remarks before the singing of the alma mater. Graduation would be the last time they’d be together as Project Graduation, because of Tropical Storm Alber- Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News to, was cancelled. Macy Mateer sings during Gulf Breeze High’s graduation ceremonies Saturday. Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Valedictorian Milly Ladner (above) and salutatorian Blake Barclay (below) give their speeches during Gulf Breeze High’s graduation ceremonies Saturday. (c) Dudarev Mikhail/stock.Adobe.com Before hitting the pool, beach or lake, be sure your tech is designed to handle all your outdoor fun.
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SCHEDULE 2018 SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDINGS MAY BLUE WAHOOS GO 2-8 IN HOMESTAND 31 at Jacksonville, 6:05 PM UNE SOUTH DIVISION (AS OF 5-28) NORTH DIVISION (AS OF 5-28) J Y ASON HOMPSON B J T BILOXI (MIL) 30-20 - CHATTANOOGA (MIN) 30-20 - 1 at Jacksonville, 6:05 PM Gulf Breeze News 2 at Jacksonville, 5:35 PM MOBILE (LAA) 26-23 3.5 JACKSON (ARI) 28-21 1.5 [email protected] 3 vs. Biloxi, 5:05 PM MISSISSIPPI (ATL) 23-27 7.0 TENNESSEE (CHC) 26-23 3.5 4 vs. Biloxi, 6:35 PM The Pensacola Blue Wahoos JACKSONVILLE (MIA) 20-30 10.0 MONTGOMERY (TB) 23-27 7.0 5 vs. Biloxi, 6:35 PM lost three of five to the Tennessee PENSACOLA (CIN) 20-30 10.0 BIRMINGHAM (CWS) 22-27 7.5 6 vs. Biloxi, 6:35 PM Smokies last week to finish a 7 vs. Biloxi, 6:35 PM 10-game homestand at 2-8. 8 at Mississippi, 7:00 PM 9 at Mississippi, 6:00 PM The Wahoos will play five in 10 at Mississippi, 5:00 PM Jacksonville this week against 11 at Mississippi, 7:00 PM the Jumbo Shrimp before 12 at Mississippi, 7:00 PM returning home for five against 13 vs. Mobile, 6:35 PM 14 vs. Mobile, 6:35 PM Biloxi, starting Sunday. 15 vs. Mobile, 6:35 PM Tennessee Smokies 5-5, #19 16 vs. Mobile, 6:05 PM Pensacola Blue Wahoos 4-7 17 vs. Mobile, 1:05 PM (Thursday): Tennessee took LUIS GONZALEZ 21 at Jackson, 6:05 PM game one of what became a 22 at Jackson, 6:05 PM LB 23 at Jackson, 6:05 PM doubleheader after the May 23 6-0, 175 . OF 24 at Jackson, 6:05 PM game was suspended in the fifth AGE: 23 25 at Jackson, 6:05 PM with the Smokies up 3-0. A native of Esperanza 26 at Jackson, 12:05 PM Down 4-0 in game one, Taylor 28 vs. Mississippi, 6:35 PM in the Dominican Republic, 29 vs. Mississippi, 6:35 PM Sparks, C.J. McElroy and Shed Gonzalez signed a free 30 vs. Mississippi, 6:05 PM Long all homered to force extras agent deal with the Reds on JULY before Tennessee won in 11. In game June 1, 2013. 1 vs. Mississippi, 5:05 PM two, the Wahoos gave up three home Gonzalez spent the rest of 2 vs. Mississippi, 6:35 PM 2013 with Reds' Dominican 3 vs. Mississippi, 6:35 PM runs, but scored six in the sixth to win the seven-inning nightcap. Summer League team before moving to the Reds' Arizona 4 at Montgomery, 6:35 PM League team in 2014. After two and a half years with Low- 5 at Montgomery, 6:35 PM Wahoos 2, Smokies 0 A Dayton before moving hitting .286 in 66 games with 6 at Montgomery, 6:35 PM (Friday): Pensacola scored Advanced-A Daytona. He spent 11 games with Daytona this 7 at Montgomery, 6:05 PM twice in the fourth inning, while 8 vs. Mobile, 5:05 PM year before being promoted to Pensacola on April 16. 9 vs. Mobile, 6:35 PM Alejandro Chacin struck out six 10 vs. Mobile, 6:35 PM in two innings for the save. 11 vs. Mobile, 6:35 PM Smokies 5, Wahoos 0 12 at Mississippi, 7:00 PM (Saturday): Nick Longhi had 2018 SOUTHERN 13 at Mississippi, 7:00 PM two of the Wahoos' fi ve hits. 14 at Mississippi, 6:00 PM LEAGUE TEAM STATISTICS 15 at Mississippi, 5:00 PM Smokies 11, Wahoos 6 16 at Mississippi, 7:00 PM (Sunday): Tennessee scored three BATTING (AS OF MAY 28) 18 vs. Jacksonville, 6:35 PM in the fourth and two in the fi fth TEAM AB R H HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG AVG Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Jackson 1677 251 461 31 218 157 409 50 .346 .408 .275 19 vs. Jacksonville, 6:35 PM and seventh to take the series. 20 vs. Jacksonville, 6:35 PM Cassidy Okey (left) gives Taylor Sparks bumps after a homer last week. Chattanooga 1620 223 421 38 197 153 350 31 .333 .395 .260 21 vs. Jacksonville, 6:05 PM Montgomery 1678 246 429 36 230 186 401 66 .335 .402 .256 22 vs. Jacksonville, 5:05 PM Mobile 1552 221 396 28 202 223 414 41 .354 .367 .255 23 at Chattanooga, 6:15 PM Mississippi 1620 206 401 26 185 141 446 22 .315 .372 .248 24 at Chattanooga, 6:15 PM ROMOTIONS IN UNE Birmingham 1586 223 386 56 212 192 470 25 .328 .412 .243 P J Biloxi 1641 218 399 45 195 195 398 45 .325 .399 .243 25 at Chattanooga, 10:15 AM Date Opponent Promotion/Event For Jacksonville 1623 187 394 30 169 162 485 35 .318 .370 .243 26 at Chattanooga, 6:15 PM Sun, Jun 3 Shuckers Family Sunday Pensacola 1629 201 389 34 187 172 441 30 .315 .363 .239 27 at Chattanooga, 6:15 PM Mon, Jun 4 Shuckers Give Back/Military Monday Tennessee 1613 214 382 45 192 175 449 42 .316 .380 .237 28 vs. Biloxi, 6:05 PM Active and retired military can enjoy a $1 off Monday game day tickets at the box offi ce. 29 vs. Biloxi, 5:05 PM Tue, Jun 5 Shuckers Tap and Taco Tuesday PITCHING (AS OF MAY 28) 30 vs. Biloxi, 6:35 PM Wed, Jun 6 Shuckers Wahoo Wednesday TEAM W-L ERA SO SV H R ER HR BB KS 31 vs. Biloxi, 6:35 PM Thu, Jun 7 Shuckers Thirsty Thursday Jackson 28-21 3.52 5 8 380 190 169 29 164 475 AUGUST Wed, Jun 13 BayBears Wahoo Wednesday Jacksonville 20-30 3.59 1 10 411 207 170 51 157 411 1 vs. Biloxi, 6:35 PM Thu, Jun 14 BayBears Thirsty Thursday Biloxi 30-20 3.66 5 20 411 213 179 44 182 419 2 vs. Montgomery, 6:35 PM Fri, Jun 15 BayBears FANtastic Friday Chattanooga 30-20 3.77 2 19 424 216 181 36 166 456 3 vs. Montgomery, 6:35 PM Be one of the fi rst 2,000 fans at the ballpark on Fridays to get a limited edition Wahoos giveaway item Mississippi 23-27 3.79 4 13 396 225 178 26 210 445 4 vs. Montgomery, 6:05 PM Sat, Jun 16 BayBears Fireworks Saturday Montgomery 23-27 3.86 4 10 377 209 188 39 198 398 5 vs. Montgomery, 5:05 PM Sun, Jun 17 BayBears Family Sunday Tennessee 26-23 3.90 3 11 405 212 186 32 165 404 6 vs. Montgomery, 6:35 PM Thu, Jun 28 Braves Thirsty Thursday Mobile 26-23 3.98 6 13 374 208 186 24 210 444 7 at Mobile, 6:35 PM Fri, Jun 29 Braves FANtastic Friday Pensacola 20-30 4.41 4 12 419 247 211 58 132 428 8 at Mobile, 6:35 PM Be one of the fi rst 2,000 fans at the ballpark on Fridays to get a limited edition Wahoos giveaway item Birmingham 22-27 4.94 2 13 461 263 228 30 172 383 9 at Mobile, 7:05 PM Sat, Jun 30 Braves Fireworks Saturday 10 at Mobile, 7:05 PM 12 at Mobile, 5:05 PM 14 vs. Jacksonville, 6:35 PM PROMOTIONS IN JULY 15 vs. Jacksonville, 6:35 PM Date Opponent Promotion/Event For 16 vs. Jacksonville, 6:35 PM 17 vs. Jacksonville, 6:35 PM Sun, Jul 1 Braves Family Sunday McDonald’s 18 vs. Jacksonville, 6:05 PM Mon, Jul 2 Braves Military Monday 19 at Biloxi, 4:05 PM Military members get $1 off tickets at the box offi ce. 20 at Biloxi, 6:35 PM Tue, Jul 3 Braves Tap and Taco Tuesday 21 at Biloxi, 10:35 AM Sun, Jul 8 BayBears Family Sunday/Camp Wahoo 22 at Biloxi, 6:35 PM Mon, Jul 9 BayBears Military Monday 23 at Biloxi, 6:35 PM Military members get $1 off tickets at the box offi ce. 24 vs. Mobile, 6:35 PM Tue, Jul 10 BayBears Tap and Taco Tuesday Wed, Jul 11 BayBears Wahoo Wednesday 25 vs. Mobile, 6:05 PM #26 #20 #16 26 vs. Mobile, 5:05 PM Wed, Jul 18 Jumbo Shrimp Wahoo Wednesday 27 vs. Mobile, 6:35 PM Thu, Jul 19 Jumbo Shrimp Thirsty Thursday/Wahoo Waddle Seth Victor Alberti 28 vs. Mobile, 6:35 PM Fri, Jul 20 Jumbo Shrimp FANtastic Friday Varner Payano Chavez 30 at Tennessee, 6:00 PM Sat, Jul 21 Jumbo Shrimp Fireworks Saturday STRUCK OUT FIVE IN STRUCK OUT NINE WENT 3-FOR-9 IN 31 at Tennessee, 6:00 PM Sun, Jul 22 Jumbo Shrimp Family Sunday FIVE INNINGS FOR A IN 4 2/3 INNINGS THREE GAMES LAST Sat, Jul 28 Shuckers Fireworks Saturday WEEK SEPTEMBER WIN LAST WEEK OF RELIEF 1 @ Tennessee, 6:00 PM Sun, Jul 29 Shuckers Family Sunday 2 @ Tennessee, 4:30 PM Mon, Jul 30 Shuckers Military Monday HONORABLE MENTION #18 Juan Martinez 3 @ Tennessee, 11:00 AM Military members get $1 off tickets at the box offi ce. 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Over a year after his arrestom for the alleged murder sil, 55, outside The after August 8, 2018, will not be eligible for http://www.MyFWC.com/DVGrant. for round three is $216,247.50. Applica- of Lorie Mu- Gulf Breeze Bridge recuses P r o p e r , Bar in Christopher Middle School students L i n d s a y , 44, is re- Gulf Breeze February 2, 2017 questing a r e d u c t i o n himself in his cur- man is rent bond world’s best Won’t vote in Catawba a m o u n t consideration in round three. All removal You may also receive the guidelines tions may be mailed to the Florida Fish of $3 mil- Lindsay Homegrown talentCountry- beach access matter will benefi t from Bears attacklion for a charge Gulf ofYOUR second COMMUNITY Breeze NEWSPAPER man, dogs gree murder. A Notice of OBE Teacher of the Year born, raised in Gulf BreezeWestern B LQJ¿OHGLQWKHFDVH By y Kristin de- Kristin Gulf Breeze News© 2017 Gulf Breeze News©n. C 2017 n. 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Dr.¿FH in Gulf LQFOXGLQJ Breeze,” $VVLVWDQW tary school, at the end awareGray ofand their Gailand surroundings, Gray.that citizens Gulf alwaysshould Breeze su motion and vote on the issue moot. injuries. 5RVD&RXQW\6KHULII¶V2I¿FH5RVD&RXQW\6KHULII¶V2I¿FH 65&62 are currently investigating this incident, - The man let his dog out into 'HIHQGHU ons of- RI¿FHUVDQGELRORJLVWV year when the teachers elemen- pervisinglege at University pets and children of North while out Breeze 3XEOLF ,QIRUPDWLRQ 2I¿FHU:7LPRWK\: 3,2 said 6HU collecting evidence and have initiated of the school surroundings,She went always to col-(G su- The decision came just prior to a Catawba yard where it came into the path ,QIRUPDWLRQZKR¿OHGWKH0RWLRQWR5HGXFH 2I¿FHU 3,2 6HUSanta3XEOLF doors.LQ-DFNVRQYLOOHWKHQ Residents should also be careful be shade meeting that occurred the evening before geant Rich Aloy. “I can tell you 65&62 we trapping efforts in the area wherethis the Residents should also be careful Rich0RGLI\ Aloy. “I RU can 6HW tell %RQG HHNOH\ incident, were aboutlanta. securing “I just wanted garbage to and go removingsomeplaceFlorida - a long-awaited mediation was to be had in the the front responded on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7:19 attack occurred. clean- WRRN declined to comment to other attractants as the NationalRIIIRU$W Park out-- - SURWUDFWHGFDVHRQ)ULGD\-DQKRSHIXOO\RI of the p.m. One subject was taken to the hosRQ - Breeze News (GBN), statingyou we-DQ A report issued by the FWC where states, Service (NPS) See reports that bears can fering resolution and putting the matter to rest. pital with minor wounds. That’s28 the “Public safety is paramount to the the Gray removing that they cannot discussat client7:19Gulf smell food(NPS) sources reports from that overPage bears a mile 2A can due process was provided for each vessel’s ing at (850) 617-9540 or email DVGrant@ Boating and Waterways Section, Derelict FWC and safetystaff will is paramount remain in tothe area food sources from over 0D\RU 0DWW 'DQQKHLVVHU DGGUHVVHG WKRVH matters. the hos- states, away. 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By pam Gulf Breeze News Brannon © 2017 news@gulfbre to the program). B ezenews.com y pam opportunity for the vessel owner to challenge Applications that meet the requirements S. Meridian Street – Room 235, Tallahas- Santa Rosa County School District Gulf Breeze News Brannon © 2017 Lance Rougeux, of Discovery news@gulfbre partnered with the national Discovery cation out of Pennsylvania, told Greg Brown, Santa Rosaezenews.com County’s Property (GXFDWLRQ Breeze News, “We have of-its-kind NationalSURJUDP Symposium Edu- $SSUDLVHU DQG ¿YH PHPEHUV RI KLV VWDI WR and sponsored events STEM program (knownRUJDQL]HD¿UVW as Gulf cently traveled to Tampa to receive the highest country, but nothing ever organized award in Santa Rosa County all given by the International Assn. on Santa Rosa County across the VHVVLQJ2I¿FHUV±ZKLFKLQFOXGHVPHP- I UH STEAM initiated this and it is great.” this large. bers from 30 countries. - , adding ARTS School “The program here District The property appraiser and his staff wereof As- with so many schools awarded the Distinguished Assessment Juris educators from as far awayis so unique, diction award for 2016 for three programs involved, ZHUH the derelict vessel determination, either in for the Rapid Removal Grant Program see, Florida 32399-1600 or emailed to that FUHDWHG E\ KLV RI¿FH RI ZKLFK WZR fornia were interested as Cali- QRZFRS\ULJKWHGE\KLVRI¿FHDQGEHLQJXVHG coming by - Arbor Day Betty Archer Allen |Gulf Breeze News here to see in a few other counties already. The three on-that program,” line he said. Justthe programs have made life easier for DUH The Driftwood Garden Club dedicated its Arbor Day tree planting over 200 teachers, of people in the county. County Commission to the memory of Dr. BB Jordan for his service to the community cipals, ers lauded Brown and his staff for their accom 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway HarbourtownPictured, from left, his wifeUnit and daughters Jennifer Fort,35 Dot Gulf Breeze,school superin prin-FL 32561 850-932-8986 a lot criminal court or in an administrative hear- may be submitted at any time after the op- [email protected]. .
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSIDER Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News AN ORDINANCE Left: Fiama Mastrangelo (left) and Mille Ladner were recognized for being National Merit Finalists, while Robert Armstrong (right) won the Alecs The reading and adoption of the following proposed Ordinance by the Barona Perseverance Award. Alec’s parents Fed and Heather Barona were the presenters. Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., June 14, 2018, in the Commissioners meeting room at the County Admin- istrative Complex, located at 6495 Caroline Street, Milton, Florida.
AN ORDINANCE OF SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTAB- GBHS seniors headed to military LISHING THE WILLOW GLEN SUBDIVISION STREET LIGHTING MU- NICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT UNIT, AND SPENCER’S RIDGE EAST SUB- DIVISION STREET LIGHTING MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT UNIT; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENT academies, Ivy League and other places BY THE NON-AD VALOREM ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE; PROVIDING Miller, Elliott $4,000 Scholarship ($12,000 over four U.S. Air Force Academy: Jas- FOR DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING Continue from Page 2C» FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND, PRO- UWF scholarships Oerting, John $4,000 years) maine Roberge VIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Parsley, Preston $4,000 Grant Snyder - Leadership Army ROTC scholarships: Col- Theresa Gail May: Jiyu Huang AN ORDINANCE OF SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ESTAB- Atkinson, Meghan $4,000 Renfroe, Dalton $4,000 Scholarship ($12,000 over four lin Denaro LISHING THE VILLA VENYCE CANAL TIDAL MAINTENANCE DREDG- Roof, Mark $3,000 years) U.S. Military Academy: Mat- ING MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT UNIT; PROVIDING FOR THE Barnhill, April $3,000 ASSESSING OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE PROVISION OF CANAL Selogy, Luke $5,000 University of Alabama thew Hawkins MAINTENANCE DREDGING SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR THE COL- Churchill, Morgan $3,000 LECTION OF SUCH SPECIAL ASSESSMENT; PROVIDING FOR DEFI- Clark, Sydney $3,000 Sierra-Lopez, Leanne Scholarships: John Adams, Lucy U.S. Navy ROTC: Matthew NITIONS; PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR CODI- Spooneybarger, Sarah $3,000 Barrow, Joseph Hudson, Grace Hitpas FICATION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN Dampson, Briana $3,000 EFFECTIVE DATE. Duke, Dagan $5,000 Wilson, Colton $4,000 Overholtz, Abigail Zimmer U.S. Coast Guard Academy: Wilson, Kyle $4,000 University of South Alabama Jasper Bowles and Ryan Von The Ordinance may be inspected by the public prior to the above scheduled Elkins, Heidi $4,000 meeting at the Office of the Clerk of Courts, BOCC Support Services Depart- Fell, Seth $5,000 Mississsippi State Scholar- Scholarships: Taylor Beddow, Brock ment, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton, Florida. All interested parties should take ships: Blair Amberson, Erin Bai- Alexandra Hollmig, Katherine U.S. Air Force Enlistment: notice that if they decide to appeal any decision made by the Board of County Gatzmeyer, Carson $3,000 Commissioners with respect to any matter coming before said Board at said Havrilla, Tessa $3,000 ley, Reagan Docherty, Aaron Jen- Jackson, Katlynd Jones, Kaylah Dylan Harter, Jordan Pliska meeting, it is their individual responsibility to insure that a record of the proceed- nings, Chandler Ormsby, Madlyn Jones, Madeline Jones, Riley Le- U.S. Air Force Reserves Enlist- ing they are appealing exists and for such purpose they will need to insure that Hemmen, Micah $5,000 a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record shall include the Padich, Kasey Richards, Lindsay rille, Nathaniel Military appoint- ment: Cameron Neely-Dane testimony and the evidence upon which their appeal is to be based. Interested Huang, Jiyu $4,000 parties may appear at the meeting and be heard with respect to these proposed Jacobs, Brianna $3,000 Saunders, Lawrence Uhl ments/enlistments US Marines enlist: Daniel Ful- ordinances. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommoda- Southern Miss Scholarships: U.S. Air Force ROTC: Law- ton tion in order to participate in a public hearing you are entitled to the provision Kegley, Samuel $4,000 of certain assistance. Please contact Emily Spencer at (850) 983-1855 or at Kelley, Rowan $4,000 Olivia Hepworth, Madison Owens rence Uhl US Navy Enlist: Adam Schmitt 6495 Caroline Street, Milton at least one (1) week prior to the date of the public hearing. Lutz, Avery $3,000 Troy Scholarships: AF JROTC Flight Academy: Mastrangelo, Fiama Alyssa Lodge - Leadership Alec Stonebraker LEGAL 43087 Gulf Breeze News 5-31-18 8C May 31, 2018 GULF BREEZE NEWS gulfbreezenews.com
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