Island Times

Volume VII, Number 18 Pensacola Beach, Florida December 27, 2011 Fireworks and Bears... Oh My!

2012 Begins with A Bang Fireworks at Midnight Polar Bear Plunge New Year’s Day

When you are four-months-old everything is a new experience - - especially welcoming a new year. Little Vera Ann Schepper will miss the dazzling parties and midnight fi reworks, that’s past her bedtime, but she may make the scene at the Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day. You can fi nd her in the protective arms of her parents, Wade and Melia Schepper of Gulf Breeze. Dad is a United States Marine and Mom is employed at Surf Burger. Island Times is pleased to appoint Vera as our New Year’s Ambassador. Turn to page 2 for more new year’s news. PAGE 2 Island Times December 27, 2011 Bears And Cubs Take The Plunge On New Year’s Day Out with the old and in allows entry into the race area cial designation – bear cubs.” tumes keep the Polar Bears any with the new. As the year draws and a post-race party. The fee The Polar Bear Cub Club warmer than those who just to a close, tuck the sweet mem- is reduced to $5, if no shirt is is open to paid Plunge entrants have on swimsuits,” said John- Season Your ories of 2011 away. It’s time to desired. Spectators are welcome 12-years-old and younger. son. “But each year we see wet celebrate and look forward to and there is no charge to cheer. Each Cub will receive a special and wild entries.” the promise of a New Year, a Proceeds from the event are do- Plunge goodie bag, and will be Will the Polar Bears be Holidays with fresh start, a blank slate. As a nated to the Beach Chamber. entered in the Cub Club’s prize shivering or will it be like a day grand fi nale to the Season Your Lined up on the soundside drawing. at the Beach? Island Spirit Holidays with Island Spirit cel- beach, Plungers will get the sig- Showing off your sense of Longtime Santa Rosa Island ebration, the Pensacola Beach nal to begin from Renee Mack, style at the Polar Bear Plunge lifeguard and supervisor Dave December 31 Chamber of Commerce pro- Paradise general manager. En- has become a beach tradition. Greenwood predicts the water Happy New Year Fireworks vides a sizzle and a splash for trants make their way from the Island Times sponsors the Best temps on January 1 to be in the Extravaganza- Midnight. Ring in revelers to usher in 2012. beach to the turn around point Plungewear Contest. Awards low 60s. the new year with islandwide cel- Dazzling fi reworks will near the end of the Paradise will be given for fi rst, second “It’s very unpredictable,” ebrations. A dazzling fi reworks light up the inky night sky over Pier. and third place for the most cre- he states with certainty. display at midnight from the end the Gulf of Mexico when the “Some run, some skip, ative costume. Judges identities Predicting air temperatures of the Gulf Pier. clock strikes midnight on New other wade and swim. Some are kept secret and make their are even more diffi cult, accord- View from all over the island. No Year’s Eve. The pyrotechnics turnaround before they get to determination before, during ing to National Weather Service, charge. will launch from the end of the the end mark,” said Mack. “The and after the event. they range between a balmy sev- Gulf Fishing Pier. The display way they want to get around the “Whether you choose to get enty down to a chilly 23 degrees. January 1 can be viewed from the soft course is up to them.” wet or just watch, don’t miss No matter the weather, the event Polar Bear Plunge - Paradise sand at Casino Beach or from Since the rules are non-ex- this New Year’s day tradition,” takes place. Bar and Grill , 21 Via de Luna your favorite beach location. istent for Polar Bear Plunging, said Chamber Executive Direc- “We will have the heat Registration: 12:30 . Start, 2 p.m. New Year’s Eve parties will prizes are awarded by random tor Maureen LaMar. “The cos- turned up in our tented areas, The emerald waters of Santa be in full swing as Beach busi- drawing. Each Bear receives tumes are crazy and get better but bring dry clothes and fl uffy Rosa Sound are fi lled with those nesses offer free champagne, a ticket which is entered into every year.” blankets” said Renee Mack. hardy souls who wade, swim and balloon drops with prizes and the prize drawing. Three lucky Top costumed contend- “The kitchen will be open and scurry to the fi nish line. Heaping dancing to live bands. bears will be awarded prizes. ers each year include Marcia our bartenders will be ready bowls of black-eyed peas wait The party continues on All bears will get a serving of Hoven and her gang of willing with spicy Bloody Marys.” to warm them. Entry fee ben- the sand beach at Paradise Bar good luck black-eyed peas. plungers; Eleni Weisnicht, who The awards will be made efi ts the Chamber. No charge to and Grill where the Polar Bear Polar Bears come in all siz- traveled from the University of immediately following the cheer. Plunge begins at 2 p.m. on es. Big and little. Old and young. Colorado to defend her previ- Plunge. For more information New Year’s Day. Registration “It’s surprising how many ous title; and the devilish Jim The event is open to the begins at 12:30. Entrants pay families take a dip in the cold Cox. His red costume, complete public. Ample free parking is 850-932-1500 $11 to take the plunge. The fee, water together,” said Shelley with horns and pitch fork was a available on the east side of the or online at which includes a Polar Bear Johnson, Chamber president. crowd favorite. Paradise property or in the Via Plunge commemorative t-shirt, “The kids who enter have a spe- “I don’t know if the cos- de Luna Shopping Center. pensacolabeachchamber.com Pavlock To Chair Island Authority Board The Santa Rosa Island Au- tary-treasurer. Ed Guernsey and Director Maureen LaMar re- good cash position the SRIA is Other projects include: thority handed the 2012 Chair- Fred Gant will remain as board ported that the Visitor’s Center in.” • The iconic water tank lo- man’s gavel to Dave Pavlock members. experienced an increase of 25 SRIA Executive Director cated in the Casino Beach park- at the conclusion of their De- Good news was contained percent over November of last Buck Lee reported that the proj- ing lot will be repaired and re- cember 14 Full Board meeting. in reports at the fi nal meeting of year. Visitors from Florida, Ala- ect to upgrade the planks on the painted in the New Year. Pavlock, who served during the the year. bama, Texas, Pennsylvania and Boardwalk is moving forward • Beach renourishment per- 1980s as a SRIA Board member Alan Jowers representing Georgia had the highest guest and should be complete by April mit documents, and construction and later as an Escambia County Carr, Riggs and Ingram gave the numbers. LaMar also updated 2012. His report also contained plans are in process. Timing of Commissioner, topped the slate SRIA a clean audit opinion and the board with a report from the two entries where Chamber ex- the renourishment will depend which received the unanimous attributed the good fi nancial year Chamber’s promotions. ecutives from Virginia Beach on the Sturgeon migration. vote of the board members. Ver- to an increase in commercial ac- “We are very busy in De- have been seeking information • Via de Luna landscaping non Prather will serve as the tivity, receipt of the fi nal FEMA cember as well. We are hosting a on how to conduct an air show is on hold. Cars exceeding the vice-chairman; Thomas Cam- payments from Hurricane Ivan Snowbird gift card and discount as successful the Blue Angels speed limit are creating a con- panella, secretary-treasurer; and damages, and BP monies. card promotion in conjunction Air Show on Pensacola Beach. cern with regard to how much Tammy Bohannon, acting secre- Beach Chamber Executive with VisitPensacola,” she said. Mike Langston of Basker- landscaping can be safely plant- “The Season Your Holidays De- ville Donovan presented the en- ed. cember 9 Lighted Boat Parade gineer’s report which contained • Leaseholders on Corto and December 11 Surfi ng Santa items of restoration, repair and and Largo Drives may see some Parade grew in attendance and master planning. EDSA, plan- relief when it rains. Flooding is- Island Times participation this year.” ning fi rm who developed the sues are being addressed by the Published every other Tuesday Board member Vernon Pensacola Beach Master Plan, County. Langston also notes that Prather commented that the began weekly meetings with erosion problems on Rio Vista SHELLEY W. JOHNSON, PUBLISHER Post Offi ce Box 844 Chamber’s promotions play a County and Baskerville Dono- Drive are being reviewed. Im- Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 big part in the increase of the van engineers on December 6. provements are on hold awaiting 850-748-6878 phone commercial lease fees. Features of the Core Area Rede- direction from Escambia County. “It’s like a dynamic duo, velopment Master Plan approved The next Full Board meet- 850-270-1117 fax the SRIA and Chamber,” Prather by the Steering Committee and ing is Wednesday, January 11 [email protected] said. “We had a great year. We SRIA, which did not meet engi- at 5 p.m. in the SRIA meeting www.MyIslandTimes.com are looking forward to another neering standards, are being dis- room. The meeting is open to great year. This cooperation is cussed. The fi nal presentation is the public. Agendas are online at No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. instrumental in achieving the set for the week of January 23. www.sria-fl a.com. December 27, 2011 Island Times PAGE 3

Barefoot on the Beach By Jane Waters Cooper The only person I know incessantly on the cell phone. front row. Guiltily, she hurried people who might not answer a Which just goes to show you who does not have a cell phone How did we ever manage to toward the music, started rum- standard, old fashioned phone. that phone calls are not always is me. conduct business, especially maging around in a gigantic For instance, when I call a cell, necessary. Since I am so notoriously a newspaper or a bookie joint, bag and finally stopped the I ask, "Where are you?" Don't let any of this column low tech, this should come as without cell phones? symphony. By then, the room The answer, "I'm in the keep you from calling me. If no surprise to anyone. I am a There are a myriad of deals had grown noisy with everyone grocery store buying bananas." I'm home, I will answer. If I'm telephone recluse, as a result involving costs, distances, even talking and laughing. It took a Thus begins a long con- not, my answering machine of years and years of spending family rates where everyone in while for the speaker to regain versation about groceries, how will take a message for me. Just a number of my business hours, the family gets a phone, and his own composure, and finally much they cost, and why are keep in mind that you can never talking and listening on the Mom and Dad, get the all-inclu- he quieted his audience. the bananas always too ripe reach me while I am conduct- telephone. I also spent a huge sive bill. Cell phones are these I wonder what General or too green? By the time this ing important business, such as number of my leisure hours little bitty devices which store Henry M. Robert, author of chatter ends, I have forgotten trying to find bananas that are with the telephone glued to my more information than you Robert's Rules of Order would why I called in the first place. at the perfect stage of ripeness. ear. People used to call me dur- could once get in a six-draw- have thought about cell phones? ing dinner, during television, er filing cabinet. Some have There would, no doubt, and during my bedtime. Those in-phone cameras. All have have been a section on tabling were the night folks. memories which put elephants them. I do not intend to orga- Then, there were the day to shame. And, you don't have nize a protest march against Mardi Gras callers, starting at about 5 in to endure the ordinary ringing cell phones and their users. the morning. When it finally noise when someone calls. You Who would be marching with Mardi Gras on the Island Events dawned on me that I was the can listen to a symphony or jazz me? No one. listening post and mother con- or almost anything you want. And I do not begrudge January 7 fessor for an increasing number Not long ago, I attended those talkers who hold a tiny Krewe of Nereids King Kake Party, Paradise, 3 p.m. Open of regular phone buddies, I a meeting when a booming device to their ears and gossip January 13 secured an unlisted number. symphonic rendition disrupted endlessly. Maybe, soon, you Krewe of Junkanoo Costumes&Coronation, Shaker, 7 p.m. Open In view of this, why would I the proceedings. The owner will just implant a phone into January 20 now want to carry a two-inch recognized the music as coming your ear, and get your hands Krewe of Nereids Moon Pie Party, Sandshaker, 7 p.m. Open telephone around in my pocket, from her phone, but she was at back on the steering wheel. January 21 so I could answer the phone the back of a large room, and I must admit there are Krewe of Shakers WigWacker Wiggin’ Out, Shaker, 9 p.m. Open anywhere, anytime? her purse was on a chair in the certain advantages to finding January 28 A few years ago, I can re- Krewe of Nauga Champagne Breakfast, The Dock, 10 a.m. $$ member jumping out of my car, Krewe of Brewe Beach Babe Contest & Party, Shaker 1 p.m. Open finding a pay phone and making What does a Bear Wear? February 4 what I thought were important Polar Bear Plungewear Contest calls. Once I had done that, Krewe of Brewe Black Tie Ball, 8 p.m. Elk’s Lodge. $$ no one could bother me until I JAN 1 at 2 pm • Paradise February 11 returned to my office or house. see you at the Plunge! PRIZES Kids and Kritters Parade, 10 a.m. Open ($5 fee for dogs) Now, driving an automo- PRIZES Krewe of Wrecks Grand Costume Ball, Elk’s, $$ bile seems to require that the sponsored by Island Times February 13 person behind the wheel talks Queen’s Dinner, Flounder’s,$$ King’s Supper, Elk’s, $$ Raw Lunch February 18 Oysters Specials Champagne Breakfast, Crab’s We Got ‘Em, 10 a.m., $$ Mon- Fri 11-2 Street Dance, Sabine Sandbar, 1 to 5 p.m. Open Fresh February 19 Gulf Dinner Krewe of Wrecks Parade, 2 p.m. Open Seafood Specials February 20 Nightly OPEN EVERYDAY at 11 AM Red Beans and Rice Lunch, 11 a.m. Casino Beach. Open February 21 Wings • Burgers • Seafood • Ribs Krewe of Coma, Sandshaker, 6 p.m. Open CATCH IT ALL! Shoe Box Float Contest, Paradise, 8 p.m. Open OPEN EVERYDAY OPEN = everyone is welcome to attend. No cover charge. at 11am $$= Ticket is required Sports Krewe of Wrecks Meetings Our latitude will change WINGS begin at 6 p.m. Memberships are available at meeting, $30 in Hi Def c Jan 2 Flounder’s 40 TVs 45 your attitude Every Thursday Jan 9 Hemingway’s  Waterfront Dining  Specials 8 Big Screens Jan 16 Lillo’s Be sure to visit the Jan 23 Paddy O’Leary’s  Oyster Bar Tues: Half Price Bottles Monday - Cajun Nite Mardi Gras on the Jan 30 The Break  Live Music of Wine Tuesday - Surf and Turf Island Founder’s Wed: Raw Oyster Wed - Mexican Madness Feb 6 Elk’s Lodge Bench at Gift Shop Specials #2 Via de Luna All Sports Flounder’s Kids Playground Thurs: Baked Oyster Specials Pensacola Beach Always On 1010 Ft. Pickens Road • Pensacola Beach 934-3660 PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com 932-4139 • www.peglegpetes.com www.sidelinessportsbarandrestaurant.com PAGE 4 Island Times December 27, 2011 ? ? ? ? ???? ?? ??? ? PEOPLE r? i v i a ? ? ? ? ? ?? ? ? Who’s New Least Terns at Ft. Pickens to use T Melanie Waite had the quick- but not Pensacola Beach. eye on Madame Melanie. This is in National Fish and Wildlife Amanda Eaton is a new hire est email and the best recall on the Claire and Eric were mem- her second win in as many tries. Foundation’s reference materi- at the Santa Rosa Island Author- island last week. She flew to her bers of the famous Flamingo Is she making a bid for a place at als about nesting beach birds. ity. She serves as an assistant in computer and answered the Trivia Social Club, which was founded the Roundtable or will the Master DJ takes photos of all kinds of the Administration Department Master’s holiday question, “What by Frank and Dixie Cooper, and outwit the former Gulf Breeze wildlife, including Beach Mardi which is directed by Jayne Bell. group decorated the Santa Rosa Bobby and Patty Barrington in School teacher? Time will tell. Gras revelers. Amanda also will assist Devel- Island Authority’s front lawn 1987. More flamingos flocked Take a look at the photo be- opmental Services Department Gym Time at Christmas many years ago?” around the founders and before low. The Trivia Master has been Director Paolo Ghio. Jamee Kristin Amberson and hus- Although she doubted if she was long, the Club was boasting char- given a snapshot that takes him Thompson and Melody Bolster band Scott have plenty to cheer the first to answer, Waite remem- ity cotillions and award winning back in time. Correctly identify also have new assignments at about - their three children, Jayce, bered with confidence that it was Mardi Gras parade entries. the business and the year this was the SRIA. Blair and Carlee are all playing the Flamingo Social Club who The Club members planted taken. Remember the correct an- Special Delivery basketball. The parents get in planted a bright pink flamingo in the pink flamingo plywood cut swer will contain both “the what” Jack and Michelle Parris are overtime with Blair’s year round front of the local government’s outs in conspicuous spots around and “the when.” lullabying a new baby, Parker soccer league and Carlee’s vol- office with a cheerful Merry the island. Celebrating new ba- Time is of the essence. Hurry Rene, who was born on December leyball games. Keep cheering. Christmas painted on it. bies and fun places. Of course, to your computer and email your 8 in Pensacola. The little tyke’s Jayce’s baseball games begin in Answers came in from they were in violation of the answer to islandtimes@bellsouth. granddad is Bruce Parris. January. near and far. Lady Kim Schmitz SRIA’s sign ordinance, so that’s net with trivia in the subject line. Go Noles Costa Birthday thought it was Skip Mason. As why the bird landed on the Au- Include your name and phone Freddy Espo carved up far as the Trivia Master knows, thority’s front lawn with its merry number with your answer. Dead- The Beach’s Sherry and Jim Skip did not play any pranks on message. line to ring in is January 3 in the Hobbs are Alabama football fans waves instead of birthday cake on his December 14 birthday. the front lawn of the SRIA office The Trivia Master has a close year 2012. – to the core. But, their kids and at Christmas; and he does not their money go to Florida State He and wife Heidi were in Costa Rica having a great time. They’ll qualify as a group. Sorry M’Lady. University. Son Drew is a creative Sir Morrie Drees, seated in writing major and younger sister be back in time for the annual Surfer’s Memorial, January 12. a dimly lit section of the Trivia Shelby is studying broadcast Roundtable, sent a correct answer journalism. The college students Just Like Dad in a round-about way. He wrote, are back home on the beach for Beach resident Steve Luppert “Would the bird be a flamingo?” Christmas. reports that son Ethan, 23, is fol- The answer that came the On The Wing lowing in his footsteps. Both are longest distance across the air- Kacy Ray, Officer with the park service employees working waves was from Claire and Eric American Bird Conservancy has on an island. Ethan is a lifeguard Marcey, who were tickled pink tapped DJ Zemenick’s photo of on St. John in the Virgin Islands. to answer, “The Flamingo Social Club, not the Krewe of Flamin- gos.” Claire and Eric were locals Have Some Fun Sending Off 2-0-1-1 until they migrated west to Ari- Pop. Pop. Pop. Those are the toast at midnight. Trunk Monkey zona. Still warm and still sandy, familiar sounds of New Year’s will get you dancing. Eve on Pensacola Beach. Bottles Memorable Meals 21 Via de Luna of champagne and midnight fire- Crab’s has a romantic way Pensacola Beach works. Resolve to welcome the to end the year with a Steamer Happy New Year 850-916-5087 New Year on Pensacola Beach. For Two. Toast the evening with Nightlife at Nightclubs a bottomless glass of champagne. PARTY WITH US! www.paradisebar-grill.com Bamboo Willie’s on the Tim Spencer performs. Champagne & Fireworks Boardwalk. No cover, free cham- Flounder’s will seat guests Heated & Tented pagne and party favors. Balloon until 11 p.m. No reservations Party Area Drop at Midnight with prizes. The needed, just bring your appetite. Mainstream is on stage. Chef Denis recommends Filet Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub Oscar with a chocolate lava cake celebrates Irish New Year with a for dessert. LIVE MUSIC countdown, party hats and cham- The Grand Marlin has a December 30; Tim Spencer pagne toast when the clock strikes show stopping New Year’s Eve 6 p.m. on Pensacola Beach. Fun lined up for you. Three courses. New Year’s Eve: The All Star Band for early birds. Stick around they Slow roasted prime rib and spice celebrate the American New Year grilled shrimp play a starring role. at Midnight. Pints, car bombs and Reservations accepted. pm pub fun. PegLeg’s celebrates with a Don’t Drink & Drive Paradise Bar and Grill, casual atmosphere and exception- PolarNew Year’s Bears Day • 2 Play and Stay tucked onto the Soundside Beach ally friendly staff. Pirates and at the Paradise Inn. Champagne land lubbers should order the Surf Prizes • Benefits Chamber Special party with The All Star Band. and Turf; it’s the special on New Special room rates. Year’s Eve. Room Rates Sabine Sandbar is pouring Sidelines scores with five pm Reservations free champagne at midnight. bowl games on December 31. Big Dance to Southern Breeze and televisions and plenty of them. KingSat, Jan. CAke 7 • 3 850-932-2319 win a prize at the Balloon Drop. Wings and beer, plus a full menu. Seafood to Full Service Bar Sandshaker is one of the Surf Burger is serving up fun Prizes Cozy• Free KingDance Cake in the snacks Live Music best places to view the fireworks. with a side of burgers, fries and Inn sand Party favors and a champagne beer. Bring the entire family. December 27, 2011 Island Times PAGE 5 Clock Stops Ticking - Fifty Percent Rule Removed From Committee Agenda Members of the Santa Rosa two years as their time frame the same home for four decades. ly removed from the SRIA’s begins operations at the current Island Authority Architectural for accumulating damages. The “I am gratifi ed to hear that agenda. The motion passed Tiffany’s building. Capt’n Fun and Environmental Committee staff presented research on other the committee understands this. unanimously. will have a retail area operated were met with applause from Florida cities, most of which use It is skewed against people who The A and E Committee also by Lee Tracy. Beach residents when they fi ve or ten years as a time frame. own older homes. Very few approved $75,000 for renovat- Dottie Ford, Director of gave zero support to a change “I am completely opposed people qualifi ed for the grant ing and retrofi tting dune walk- the SRIA Finance Department, in the Fifty Percent Rule at the to this change for a multitude which was offered by FEMA,” overs. Sand has accumulated presented the collections report December 14 meeting. of reasons,” said Dr. Thomas Broadus said. on 22 of the wooden structures from October. The fi rst month In an effort to mitigate Campanella, beach resident Ed Guernsey, Board mem- designed to provide access for of the fi scal year started off well repetitive storm damage claims and SRIA board member. “Is- ber commented, “We have much beach-goers and protection for with revenues ahead of budget. and lower insurance premiums, landers are having some game bigger fi sh to fry with the lease the dunes. The walkovers will “We are a little bit ahead of Paolo Ghio, Director of SRIA changes to deal with already in fee versus taxes. With the econ- be raised rather than demolished what we anticipated,” said Ford. Developmental Services rec- lease fees, taxes, insurance rate omy down, we can’t ask people and rebuilt. There are a total of “And, down a little compared to ommended that the time frame increases; and how would we to take out a loan to rebuild their 32 dune walkovers maintained the previous year.” for accumulating damage be manage this if the home trans- home. There are just way too by the SRIA. The Finance Department is extended to the lifetime of the fers to new owners?” many unintended consequences Three businesses will ex- now providing a prior year com- structure. A structure must be Committee Member Dave for me to support this.” pand to new island locations parison. Revenues for October brought into compliance if it Pavlock commented that this Pensacola Beach resident after approval came from the 2011 were 1.4 percent less than accumulates damages greater would affect property values on Jim Cox asked the Board if they Development and Leasing Com- the previous year. than fi fty percent of its market Pensacola Beach and in a way is should consider adopting a time mittee. The Fun Store will open The Committees will meet value. This often means that almost like a taking of property. frame for the policy since one a retail and rental operation at Wednesday, January 25 at 5 the structure would have to be Longtime Pensacola Beach does not currently exist. The Paradise Inn. Donnie Webb of p.m. at the SRIA offi ce, 1 Via demolished and elevated to be leaseholder Linda Broadus Committee did not address this. Florida Pizza Kitchen will add de Luna. The meetings are open out of harm’s way. spoke to the board about her Tammy Bohannon, com- a Gulfside location when he to the public. There are 93 homes on Pen- family’s one story cinder block mittee member, made a motion sacola Beach that are currently home. Her family has owned that this item be permanent- non-compliant. FEMA had a grant workshop last month on the Beach to seek those who • Men & Women’s CasualMen’s & andOutdoor Clothing would qualify for assistance Women’s in bringing their structures up • Hiking & Backpacking Gear • Snow Ski Apparel Casual & to code. Outdoor SAT The SRIA has previously • Rock Climbing Gear, Ropes & Shoes Clothing used fi ve years as a time frame • Kayaks • Men &Hiking Women’s & Backpacking Casual & Outdoor Clothing for which to accumulate the Snow Ski Apparel DEC 31 percentage of damages, after • RockHiking Climbing & Backpacking Gear, Ropes Gear & Shoes • SnowIndoor Ski Apparel Rock Climbing Wall 8 PM that time expires then the cal- HATS culation is set back to zero. • Rockwww.weatherfords.net Climbing Gear, Ropes & Shoes NO COVER The Land Development Code • Kayaks Live on Bamboo Willie’s Stage The Mainstream Ordinance does not specify a 30093009 East East CervantesCervantes • 433-2822 • 433-2822 time frame. FEMA uses one to HATS 3009 East Cervantes • 433-2822

Balloon Drop at Midnite Bud Light Specials Party Favors FREE Champagne Toast on the Boardwalk • www.bamboowillies.com 850-916-9888 PAGE 6 Island Times December 27, 2011 peas, porridge & a dry martini Let Them Eat Cake Waving her royal scep- and gold topped King Cake by Kathi Lewis ter from high atop her glitter- made famous in New Orleans. ing sand castle, Mystic Krewe The Nereids will crown a The best thing about a brand that I truly love. Oh yes, I love the SOB Christmas Brunch, the of Nereids Queen Daisy Long new king and queen during the new year is that I know the short- that lull. So, in hindsight I’m Mental Health Night Group and commands her subjects to eat afternoon soiree. There will be est days of winter are over. I beginning to see that it’s some- the Mystic Krewe of Nereids’ cake. It’s not just any cake. chances to win elaborate gift know logically there’s the same where around July that time be- Christmas Parties at the same It’s King Kake, served by the baskets. Chances to win at the amount of time in each day. I gins to speed up. Then summer time, thereby saving a few more friendly all-female krewe at 50-50 game. And, chances to just cannot get the same amount just flies on by until it’s suddenly precious hours. We’ll see. I’ll their annual King Kake Party, meet Mardi Gras royalty. of stuff done when the sun goes over. let you know how it works out at Saturday, January 7 at 3 p.m. at Find your best purple, down so early. Get up earlier? Aha! I believe the true cul- the end of next year. Same time, Paradise Bar and Grill. green and gold outfit, add some You must be joking or talking prit, the time-stealer, might just same place…… The party, which is open to dancing shoes and a big smile, about someone else. be Halloween. Once the pump- In the meantime, we still the public at no charge, blasts because the Nereids are getting I’ve always been content kins start popping up, fall begins have to eat. This recipe is shared guests into the Mardi Gras sea- the Island Mardi Gras parties to let the early birds have the to steal the sunlight making the by Chrissy Cook who brought son with dancing, drinking and started. worms. I don’t want ‘em any- days shorter and shorter. So this to the Mental Health Night a serving of the purple, green Let the good times roll. way. What I do want is long, much shorter, in fact, that by the Christmas Party. It is very tasty, slow, lazy days full of bright time the Christmas Parties begin, goes very quickly and it’s defi- sunshine and nothing more on there’s hardly any daytime left at nitely a keeper. It may be a New my to-do list than reading a good all. No wonder I get so tired. Year but it’s still the Season of book. That can’t happen soon So this year I’m going the Appetizers! enough for me. to slowly savor the first few So, let’s cook…… In fact, it’s not going to hap- months. That will be easy since I pen anytime soon. Even though love Mardi Gras so much. Then Jodie’s English Muffin Goodies the shortest days are over, I still I’m definitely going to take ad- 1 – 4 oz. can chopped ripe olives ½ Cup sliced green onions BRING IN COUPON TO RECEIVE BRING IN COUPON TO RECEIVE need much more sunlight than vantage of that lovely lull be- 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese A WATCH AN ADDITIONAL I am allotted now. Since I live fore real summer arrives. If that PAID FOR % ½ Cup mayonnaise BATTERY $ 99 such a magical fantasy life, why goes well, then maybe I can nap ½ Tsp. salt YOUR GOLD 10 can’t I have days when the sun sometime during July to keep ½ Tsp. curry powder FOR ONLY...... 3 SOLD TO US OVER $200 rises around 11 a.m. and doesn’t the summer from flying by so 6 English Muffins Combine all ingredients 12 LIVE OAK ST • GULF BREEZE • 850-932-6055 go down until 11 p.m.? I know I quickly. together and mix well. Split could get a lot more done. And as soon as I see the the 6 English Muffins (Chrissy I might even be able to fit first pumpkin, I’m going to start used 100% whole wheat muf- a nap into my schedule. I tried wrapping gifts and finishing all Maria’s Fresh Seafood Market fins). Spread mixture on each to take a short nap the day after my holiday plans. We’ll see how half. Cut into quarters and place Take a little bit of the Gulf Coast home! the Krewe of Nereids Christmas that works out because I know on baking sheet. Heat in a 375 Fresh from the boats daily Party. It was the day after be- there will only be a couple of degree oven until cheese melts. We can cold pack for travel or ship anywhere. cause it was an overnight party. sunlight hours left in the day by Enjoy, share and have a safe ed napper riggerfish I was tired and just wanted a tiny that time. • R S & T and Happy New Year! • Grouper & Flounder bit of sleep to energize me so I Maybe I should schedule See ya in the kitchen…… • Oysters & Shrimp could wrap more gifts and hope- • Much More! fully finish the last of the holiday 621 Cervantes Street stuff. It was not meant to be. BP Sends Funds For Sand Dunes Pensacola • 432-4999 Mon - Sat 8 am - 7 pm Sunday 8 am - 6 pm I went to sleep just fine. It Call for directions from the Beach was the waking-up part that Escambia County is in line sist with the restoration of wild- caused me the trouble. I didn’t to get $4.4 million for boat ramps life, habitats, and communities wake up energized in just a in Penascola and $585,898 dune along the northwest Florida Gulf couple of hours. Oh no, I didn’t restoration on Pensacola Beach Coast. wake up until seventeen hours because of the Deepwater Hori- Public comments are cur- Go Native Daily later! zon disaster. rently being accepted online at I wake up with ‘brain fog’ The Deepwater Horizon www.gulfspillrestoration.noaa. 7:30 am to 3 pm Draft Phase I Early Restoration gov. and at a public meeting on a good day so after sleeping Locals say that long, my brain didn’t clear Plan & Environmental Assess- Thursday, January 12 at the our fish tacos for days. So much for naps! I ment contains $57 million in UWF Conference Center from 6 are lost more time by trying to take projects. But, before they move to 10 p.m. native cafe the best! a nap than had I just muddled forward, the Trustees of this “In addition to public com- 45 A Via de Luna • 934-4848 money are looking for formal ments at the meeting, experts through in the first place. owned & operated by friendly natives! What I don’t understand public comment. will be on hand to answer ques- is that I never have to really Keith Wilkins, Escambia tions about the proposed proj- muddle through until the end of County Community and Envi- ects, Early Restoration and the the year. How is it possible that ronment Department director, Natural Resource Damage As- I’m the only one who runs out of commented that the dune res- sessment process,” said Kristin 850-261-2462 time at the end? I start out with toration will be focused on re- Lock, Communications Manag- the same time as everyone else building and vegetating dunes er at Florida’s DEP office. in the beginning. I never mud- from the Gulf pier eastward. This is the first in an antici- dle through Mardi Gras! There According to the plan, the pated series of plans to begin res- seems to be plenty of time for proposed dune restoration proj- toration of the Gulf of Mexico to names, logos, custom art that. I’m also pretty sure I get ect would help prevent beach compensate for natural resource through Spring Break and Easter erosion by restoring a “living injuries, including the loss of hu- small or large quantities shoreline,” a coastline protected man use of Gulf resources, from fairly quickly. And there’s that Owner Peggy Henshall www.CajunStitchery.com beautiful lull between Easter and by plants and natural resources the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. is ready to keep the real beginning of summer rather than hard structures. As Visit www.gulfspillrestora- you in stitches! [email protected] a result, this project would as- tion.noaa.gov for details. December 27, 2011 Island Times PAGE 7 Cross in the Mostly Nuts SandBy A Rev. Dr. Tom Garrison By Candace Segar Pensacola Beach Community Church and Bolts During this time of year you 5. Find a I think one of the most im- Island Times newspaper be cherished and protected. Long do not have to look far or listen way to help portant things that exists in our plays an integral role in the live the freedom of the press! carefully to hear about a New others. country is freedom of the press. checks and balances system for Happy New Year! Year’s resolution. New Year's 6 . R e - Thomas Jefferson said it best, both local and state government. Eve has always been a time for lieve stress (get out of debt if “Were it left to me to decide This is a huge function! In ad- , looking back to the past, and possible) whether we should have a gov- dition to that, it also provides a more importantly, forward to the 7. Open yourself to learning ernment without newspapers or vital function to folks visiting Sunday coming year. It's a time to reflect something new/different newspapers without government, Pensacola Beach. Island Times on the changes we want (or need) 8. Resist bad habits (Smok- I should not hesitate a moment to newspaper gives them a “feel” Services to make and resolve to follow ing, excessive drinking, good prefer the latter.” or a “sense” of what the com- through on those changes. Here is eating habits) My sentiments exactly, munity is all about. It also gives a top ten list that I think is worth 9. Resolve conflict (this will which brings me to the ideals them information for food, fun, Worship by the Water, 9 am considering. give you peace of heart and mind) of the Island Times newspaper. shopping, and it is free to the Flounder’s Beach 1. Assess our Faith Journey, 10. Organize your time (this No large conglomerate or cor- Beach’s visitors. Gulf Breeze United see where we have been and will give you the time needed for poration owns this paper. The Island Times newspaper Methodist Church where we want to go. (This may important things) columnists are given free reign also provides a voice to the www.gbumc.org include finding a church home) Well, I know these resolu- to write and express themselves. many “residents” who inhabit 2. Spend more time with tions are not from a survey, but I certainly have written a variety the island. Sometimes these Our Lady Catholic Church, 9:45 am family and friends. I hope they are helpful on your of articles on all types of topics inhabitants may live in a shell 3. Take care of yourself (both life journey. The Beach Church – some controversial, some not. or are furry and have no other Avenida 18 /Via De Luna physically and mentally) welcomes everyone that comes The news presented in this paper voice. It is a bastion of our free- www.stanngulfbreeze.org 4. Enjoy your life. (It is yours our way. It is a great place to is about Pensacola Beach and its dom, and as we enter 2012, it is make the best of it) begin the New Year. inhabitants, some human, some important to remember that the Pensacola Beach Church, 10 am not. It’s about the structures pen is mightier than the sword. Avenida 18 /Via de Luna on the Beach, some manmade, Island Times newspaper and www.thebeachchurch.com some not. what is represents should always But beyond all this, it rep- resents the true meaning of a “free press” as guaranteed in the Unites States Constitution. Polar Bear Plunge

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The School Bell The Junior Optimist Club at Pensacola Beach Elementary Rings raised $250 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for their Junior Optimist Club, held a Life. The Relay will debut RIDING THE POLAR on Penacola Beach in April. toy drive. Gulf Breeze Elemen- EXPRESS Fifth grade members are tary Schools students have been Joy McLaurine’s Third (Front row, L to R): Carlee part of the project for three years. Grade Class at the Beach School Amberson, Hannah May, Madi Pandora is fostering a legacy of celebrates Christmas in a very Clay, Kat Denton, Skyler Wil- giving and teaching others to do special way. They go on a "Help- liams, Katie Hamrick, Grace the same. Reece, Isabella Rice, and ing Others" Field Trip, in lieu of REQUESTS GRANTED Sophia Slobodian. Back row, a class gift exchange. The kids Santa Rosa Education Foun- (L to R): Wren Deputy, Cayson bring in peanut butter and jelly for dation awarded 87 grants to- McCurdy, Patrick Cronin, other children which they deliver taling $15,225 to Santa Rosa Teacher Margie Pitts, and An- to Caring and Sharing. They nabelle Owens. public educators. SREF, with go by the hospital and drop off the support of the Consortium of posters and cards for the patients Florida Education Foundations, who do not have visitors. Then the Florida Legislature, Me- they sing a few carols. It’s off diacom Communications, Gulf to The Villas retirement facility Power Foundation, and the Gulf Fourth graders get tuned up in Gulf Breeze where they sing, Breeze Optimist Club, is enabling backstage before the Beach share ornaments they crafted in School Christmas program, teachers to implement grants that class, and play bingo. The bus is December 9 at Our Lady. engage students in active learning dressed up as The Polar Express Performers (L to R): Grant while increasing student achieve- and the kids dress up as elves. The Gaiennie, Tanner Braxton, ment. Congratulations to the last stop is always at Peg Leg’s for Dylan Renfro, Madeline Tay- Recipients: Tom Aldridge, Shelly lunch and play time. lor, Sofi e Babcock and Jon Mann and Kimberly McCullough Smith. Hayley Carrick-Viviers TOYS TO SHARE Gulf Breeze Elementary; and Sara is in the background. Pandora de Balthazar’s ef- Dykstra, Gulf Breeze High. forts to help area children in BIG WINNER foster care are growing. As one First Grader Addison Co- of her many Team Make A Dif- meaux won the paddleboard raf- ference projects, the beach resi- fl ed off during the Beach School dent and business owner hosts Christmas program. The custom a Breakfast with Santa. It is a board was donated by profes- huge undertaking, serving 500 Kindergartners (L to R) Zoey Amjad, sional paddleboard racer Slater Liam Allen, and Anderson Tanner are breakfasts, and providing a mid- Trout. Trout, a former Beach bundled up in scarves and mittens. way of games where the children School student, lives in Hawaii Seated in a window sill, they waited can earn Santa dollars. Children and competes internationally. The for their turn to take the stage at the use the fun money to purchase drawing netted $4400. Beach School Christmas program, gifts for their foster parents at December 9. They sang The Mitten NEW KID ON THE BLOCK the on-site gift shop. All of the Song under the direction of Mary The Beach School welcomed gifts, food, time are donated. This Holway, Music teacher. Courtney German to their rolls. year Pensacola Beach Elementary She is a transfer student from School students, at the request of Huntsville, Alabama. 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Joe Stukey B B Q: “How Does Skype work?” To talk to others and have Bordelon as been serving clients (Best in Show) was Capt. Howard Give Me A Dozen A: Skype is a computer pro- them see you, you will need According to Fred Flounder, on the Beach and in Gulf Breeze Kite’s Branch Offi ce. Powerboat gram that allows you to com- a web camera with a built-in you get thirteen oysters when you since 1987, but his roots are in Division fi rst place went to Bran- municate with friends and rela- microphone. Most laptop com- order one dozen. What he didn’t Louisiana. His fi rst law school den Wells, Reel Emergen Sea; tives, free of charge, through the puters already have those built tell you is that sometimes the degree was conferred on the LSU second prize was Melissa Clark Internet. Skype was recently into the screen. For computers oyster has a pearl in it. Order up. campus. 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Stop by one of our onsite offices for 18 VIA DE LUNA 10 PORTOFINO DR. a tour today! www.resortrealtylife.com l Levin & Rinke Resort Realty, Inc PAGE 12 Island Times December 27, 2011 Hey Yawl By Frank Cooper Rabbit Hunt’n beat you to death if you shot it of- they wanted to go hunting. The a shot before he was hidden again. didn’t carry a gun at all. He just I was born and raised in ten unless you put on a cushioned next morning we were up bright We were out there in the carried a stick. He would flush Decatur, Georgia, a suburb of butt pad. With the pad you could and early and headed for the field. snow for most of the morning a rabbit and run it down before Atlanta. Those were segregated shoot all day long. That’s what we These were mule farming before we headed for the house putting it in his bag. times so there were two school liked to do. Shoot. Shoot. Shoot. times so the fields were small carrying our trophies. Of course, What was in Joe’s bag that systems operating at the same We had a good snow that with low terraces to retard wash- Aunt Miriam didn’t want any of morning? Joe had 12 rabbits and time. Sounds kind of dumb, but year and Daddy took us down outs during heavy rains. The low the rabbits, so all of them went didn’t fire a shot. that’s the way it was. to visit our aunt in Watkinsville, terraces were built up a little with to Swep’s mom. She knew better By the way, Swep ended up When my brother and I were Georgia. We were hoping to bushes and this was where the what to do with them, anyway. as a teacher after going off to about 15 and 16-years-old, Daddy maybe go rabbit hunting with rabbits would find cover. How many did we kill that college and Joe played college gave us each a brand new 16 Swep and Joe who were our To get them to run out of their cold morning? Well, Dan had two football as a defensive lineman gauge, double barrel shot gun. We friends. They would have gone cover you could walk along the rabbits and shot 8 times. I wasn’t where he used the speed he couldn’t wait to go rabbit hunting. to the “other” schools had they terrace line and flush them out. much better. I had three rabbits showed when rabbit hunting. We had been shooting squirrels been living in Decatur. Swep was The rabbit would blast out of its and shot 10 times. I remember Luckily, he couldn’t use that stick with an over/under 22/410 for my age and Joe was the age of my cover but he would duck back into Swep had a 12 gauge single bar- when playing football in Athens. several years but these were our brother, Dan. Dan and Joe both the bushes on the terrace as soon rel shotgun and carried only three first “real” shotguns. They were were good athletes and loved to as he could. The rabbit wouldn’t shells. He brought in three rabbits good guns, but had a Tenite plas- play football. run very far at a time before hid- on those 3 shells. Joe, the young- tic stock that would absolutely When asked, they said yes, ing again. The trick was to get in est of the four brave hunters, Sweet Sue Smith Retires, Looks For Travel and Adventure For thirty-five years, Sue leaseholders, and State and Fed- SRIA Chairman Ed Guern- Smith had a candy dish on her eral agencies. The less serious, sey recognized Smith at the Sue Smith desk, filled with sweets no matter but very important tradition, of December 14 Board meeting, was honored which Escambia County office by the Pen- providing home made sweet treats and she was given a standing sacola Beach she called home. Smith, who re- for board members at their meet- ovation. When the applause tires December 31 from the Santa Chamber of ings is Sue Smith’s trademark. quieted Guernsey said, “We Commerce for Rosa Island Authority, began her She loves to cook and bake, honor you and thank you. You her years of career in Pensacola working as and enjoys sharing with others. have been a huge asset to our service to the an aide to the Escambia County She has shared the last 17 Island. We wish you well during Island. She Authentic Irish Pub Commissioners. She had been years with leaseholders, but said your retirement. And, we thank rode in the with the County Commission for that was the most rewarding part you for always bringing us these Surfing Santa Football Pro & 18 years, when a call came from of her job. baked delights.” parade as a All The Games! College SRIA General Manager Monte “During disaster recovery, I After the candy dish is dignitary on Big Screens • Lots of TVs December 11. Blews in 1994. helped the leaseholders get their packed up, what does Smith Sunday Ticket “I was invited to interview structures permitted for repair plan to do? Her immediate plans Texas for a newly created administra- so they could get back into their include a little travel. Happy Hour tive assistant’s position in the Mardi Gras Photos Hold’Em homes and businesses,” Smith “My sister, Ann, recent- & Year Round Everyday • 12 to 7 Environmental and Developmen- said. “Really, I will miss them.” ly retired from Arizona and Krewe Coverage 49 Via de Luna tal Services Department,” said Smith said there are so many moved back home to Pensacola. Smith. “I got the job!” memories and memorable expe- Our brother Barry will retire in 916-9808 Working with the Santa Rosa riences that she could not pick 2012,” Smith said. “For the first PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com PaddyOLearysIrishPub.com Island Authority has become her one or two to share. She did say year, I plan to do some traveling second home and family. that driving over the Bob Sikes to see my nieces and nephews “There is a lot of team work Bridge and seeing the beautiful from Las Vegas, Georgia and Open everyday at 9 AM Free Sunsets in this office,” she said. 850-934-3141 water and pristine island will be Delaware. Who knows where Smith, who proudly an- a cherished memory. you may see me!” Waterfront Location OPEN AIR DECK Next to the nounces that she was born and Overlooks Sabine Bay raised in Escambia County, Yacht Club commends the Authority for the Burgers good stewardship they provide the island. Fries “The Authority has contin- ued to serve the leaseholders, Shakes business and visitors on Pensaco- You may be able la Beach in away that makes you to see stars on Dec 27 - $3 Crown on Down, 9 pm to Midnite Wednesday Dec 28 - $3 Crown on Down, 9 pm to Midnite New Year’s Eve Party never want to leave the beach,” PM Home Nites! Dec 29 - Karaoke with Becky, 7 to 11 pm Southern Breeze 8 she said. “The beach has been Dec 30 -Karaoke with Becky, 7 to 11 pm Midnite of the Stay Tuned. developed in a way that you will Dec 31 - New Year’s Eve Party! Balloon Drop•Prizes 500 Quietwater Beach Blvd always have a public beach for Who Dat come see our Jan 1 - New Orleans Saints Noon, Free Champagne everyone.” Burger & 850-932-1417 Rusty Grits 3 to 6, $2 Mimosas All Day, Upstairs from Key Sailing ICE Tap $3 Crown on Down, 9 pm to Midnite Smith has enjoyed her ten- The Tsunami for draft beer ure at the SRIA, putting a per- Jan 2 - Happy Hour All Day, All Night MUG CLUB B&B Monday Cool Stuff Jan 3 - $3 Crown on Down, 9 pm to Midnite Dale’s sonal touch on all that she does. Jan 4 - $3 Crown on Down, 9 pm to Midnite Her duties included the serious Buy a new 24 oz Surf Burger BURGERS & BEER Wipe Out Milk Shake Jan 5 - Karaoke with Becky, 7 to 11 pm Big Deck business of construction plan mug for $20. It comes full of During game time, buy one Root Beer Floats Jan 6 - Karaoke with Becky, 7 to 11 pm your choice of draft beers SurfBurger, get one FREE. Full Bar featuring a Cruzan Jan 7- Paul Killough & Dennis Gossman, 7 to 11 review, floodplain management, with the purchase. Every Buy one full price domestic Pain Killer Frozen Drink Jan 8 - Tomato & Dennis, 3 to 7 www.DalesBigDeck.com disaster recovery; along with draft beer after that in the beer, get one FREE. Souvenir T-Shirts 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd interaction with all Escambia mug is just $2.50. Go Team Surf Burger! Surf Burger Shot Glasses $3 Crown on Down, 9 pm to Midnite Jan 9 - Happy Hour All Day, All Night at the Sabine Marina County departments, Island December 27, 2011 Island Times PAGE 13 Mardi Letters To The Editor Happy Words From Danah Don, Scott, Elizabeth, Chuck, weekend of the Pensacola Beach I would like to express my Allan, Barbara, Rosemary, Yucca Chamber’s Taste of the Beach was Mardi Gras sincere gratitude to all of my and Thomas, Linda, Caroline, the biggest and best yet! Over Gras family - both Blood and Beach Morgan, Josh, Sarah, Katie, Capt. 170 Corvettes, America’s sports Maven - friends, clients, business as- Brian and Lynn Waters, Cailyn car, were on display for the public. sociates, JME, SOB’s (really, too and even sweet Kenady, the lovely The Miracle Strip Corvette many to name) for the encourage- Valerie, Chuck and Helen Randle, Club thanks every one who con- The Maven wishes all you Wear a costume, preferably some- ment and support during this very my entire staff, plus Leo and Eric tributed to the show. Special party darlin’s a “safe and ho hum” thing stunning. Be there at 7 p.m. difficult time. The overwhelming who so graciously moved and pa- thanks should go to Pete Moore or “wild and what-did-I-do” New A party dedicated to the amount of love and prayers fills tiently assisted, all those fabulous Chevrolet, whose sponsorship Year’s Eve. It’s just a lead up to gooey MoonPie. High energy. my heart and makes me realize kids from Pace, the incredible helps to make the show an annual the most important social season The Nereids are flashing all the just how fortunate I am to be here, Jr. League of Pensacola, Susan, reality. of the year - Mardi Gras. Hope guests, starts at 7 at the Shaker surrounded by a community that Jackie, and more...not to mention As a result of the show, the Santa left a dazzler or at least on January 20. cares so much. The feeling is just the incomparable Mary Poss, her club was able to donate $2,000 to some new party pumps for you. Did I hear the Beverly indescribable! husband David, their son and the the Santa Rosa Kids House. We Sipping chilled bubbly, the Campbell at the Sandshaker has Also, thank you to all of my entire Opera Chorus group, Lorrie held a toy run on December 4 that countdown begins to Twelfth wigged out? Yes. Get your best clients for being so understand- Woollard and his fabulous musi- bought hundreds of holiday gifts Night. Then, as they say on the faux hair for this party. New on ing and patient! I miss you all cians, and all of you who prayed to the SRKH. Separately, the club playground, “it’s on.” the calendar. Are you a Marge and hope to be back to work in for us. Were it not for you, this has donated $2,000 to Covenant King Cakes, grossly gawdy Simpson, Cher or a Dolly Parton January. event would never occur. Hospice, our second club charity. with the purple, green and gold type? Build your entire ensemble And, finally, a special thanks Pandora de Balthazar The 2012 event is Saturday, sugar crystals clinging temporar- around your top locks. January to my sister Gwen, my rock, for Rev It Up September 15. Mark your calen- ily to a now hardened coating 21. taking extra special care of me and The 2011 “Vettes on the dars and start your engines! of icing will be the feast of the A little leprechaun told me our clients and our shop, to Dana Beach” car show held on the J. R. (Rick) Gordon afternoon as the Mystical Krewe that Mari O’Roberts and his Graves for organizing the benefits of Nereids rolls out the premier Krewe of St Patrick Ballers are at Paradise and The Shaker and Closest Bowling Alley To Gulf Breeze and Pensacola Beach party of the 2012 season at Para- Shamrock-N-Rolling, big time. to all of those who donated at the   dise. What will you wear? Best The first ever ball was a huge hit benefits and to the SunTrust Dol-  bets are high hatted, outrageous and this year’s theme Dressed lars 4 Danah!! New  and glittered garb. After all, it’s To Kilt will be at the former Love to all, Danah IBERTY the first official Mardi Gras on the Skopelo’s location. Will Irish Special Thanks L   Island party. Draws krewes from eyes be one you? Dress is red Words alone cannot express Pensacola who are uniformed in carpet formal or kilt. A Friday my gleeful appreciation to each of   their krewe tuxedo jackets and night affair. February 3. Tickets you and to the community for your LANES pins. Dance floor fills fast. Make are available for fifty bucks at involvement in what is almost a Phoenix Crossing Entertainment Complex the scene on January 7 at 3 p.m. Island Style on the Beach. Worth secret Santa event. 3200 N. Palafox • 850-434-6441 New royalty, too. I do love a good every dime. As we counted gifts, we coronation. Dogs and kids? Both make found that GBES and Kristin New Year’s Eve - Be here at the Strike of Midnight Friday the Thirteenth is re- me itch, but some people like Amberson, on behalf of PBES served for the Junkanoo Cos- them. They have their own pa- Jr. Optimists, brought gifts for tumes and Coronation. Mon dieu! rade. February 11. our foster children and for foster How will they top CJ and Megan? Cest tout. parents. Add that to: Marney and Wednesday Monday Night   after 8:30 pm Night Time To Renew 50¢ games 25¢ games $ 2 shoe rentals  Bob Sikes Toll Bridge Annual Pass Renewal Early Renewal November 1 - December 30, 2011 for all Active Annual Passes Renew Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM  renewal applications available at: Now  Any lane of the Bob Sikes Toll Facility Accepting  Credit Cards Santa Rosa Island Authority Offi ce (2 ½% or $2 min.  Online at www.sria-fl a.com bank fee applies) Renew Visa & MasterCard Only ~ Live Music Drop off completed applications, with By Those paying by Big Screen TVs check or money order only, at any lane DEC 30 credit card or cash of the Bob Sikes Toll Facility, 24 hours must do so in person at the Pool, Foosball SRIA Offi ce per day, up to 5 PM on Dec 30, 2011 Electronic Darts A one-of-a-kind bar and restaurant, live music venue. REMEMBER - There will be no January grace period. All 2011 active annual passes will terminate December 31, 2011. X - P a r k @ S K A T E P h o e n i x P A R K NEW ANNUAL PASS SALES - Begin January 3, 2012 at Crossing the SRIA Offi ce. Extended sales hours from Jan 3 to Jan 31 430-4242 are Monday -Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM www.newlibertylanes.com PAGE 14 Island Times December 27, 2011 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CLASSIFIED ADS are $5 for 20 words. Additional words are 10 cents Calendar DECEMBER each. Send ad with check made payable to Shelley Ink, P.O. Box 844, Dec 31 Gulf Breeze, FL 32562. NYE Fireworks, Midnight Real Estate For Rent Real Estate For Sale JANUARY 2012 Pensacola Beach - 3 Bedroom/2 Jan 1 Your land or family land is Bath waterfront. Lease six month Polar Bear Plunge, Paradise, 2 p.m. all you need to buy a new minimum. $2000 per month. Jan 5 home. Land/Home packages 207 Sabine Drive/Villa Sabine. Bingo Beach Church. Dinner $6, 6 also available. Call Clayton Furnished or unfurnished. Beach p.m. Games $20, 6:30 p.m. Homes at 850-682-3344. Elementary School, Gulf Breeze Jan 11 Middle and High Schools. 850- Santa Rosa Island Authority Meet- Looking for a New Home? 430-9251. ing. 5 p.m. 1 Via De Luna. Open to Get up to an $8,000 credit ______the Public. when you purchase from us. Pensacola Beach Vacations Rent- JAN 13 Call Clayton Homes at 850- als. Call for the BEST RATES on Beachfront condos and beach Beach Church Trivia Night. 850- 682-3344. homes. Toll Free 800-242-3224. 932-6628. Visit online jmevacations.com Jan 14 BEAUTIFUL LOT Waterfront ______Pensacola Beach Run. 5K, 10K, Half Gulf Breeze. Stunning on Santa Pensacola Beach. 2BR/2BA. Of- Marathon. Pensacola Runners. Rosa Sound. Your own beach fice. 185’ on Sound. A must see! Jan 16 with 1.73 acres. Build your dream 261 Sabine Drive. $1500/mo + Conversational Spanish I, Six week home. $300,000. Owner will di- deposit. 850-261-1579. course. 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Wright Pet Care ••••••••• Call Jeremy Johnson, Island Re- is one call away from all your pet Mardi Gras Events are listed on Page needs. Wright Pet Care offers pet alty. 850-377-3145 3 of this edition; and at sitting, dog walking, cageless ______PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com boarding to overnight stays and Find a fl ounder... Real Estate Services pet taxi, we provides top-of-the- line services for your very special best friend. Surf Flags Pick it up and all the day Personalized Real Estate Our Services expand from Double Red: Services! Navarre, Holley by the Sea, Ti- Sales - Rental - Consulting Water Closed to ger Point, Midway, Gulf Breeze, James Hlubek 850-380-0014 public you’ll have good luck Pensacola Beach and Pensacola; you will find everything you need to enhance the quality of life for your pet. 850-324-0196 Red: High hazard, high Kids and Kritters Parade: Sat- New Year’s Resolution! urday, February 11. 10 a.m. surf and/or strong near Sidelines. $5 entry fee. currents Decorate your wagon, stroller, Stay informed bring your well behaved pets. Yellow: Medium hazard, read Island Times moderate surf and/ Send a check for $32 or currents made payable to Shelley Ink Mail to: Green: PO Box 844 Low hazard, calm Gulf Breeze, FL 32562-0844 conditions, exer- NAME:______cise caution ADDRESS: ______Purple: CITY: ______STATE: ___ ZIP: ______Dangerous marine life December 27, 2011 Island Times PAGE 15 Falgout Brothers Take Texas Hold Em Titles Pete Falgout was the champ at the fi rst ever Toyz 4444 Tots poker tourney, but the real winners were the kids who received over one hundred new toys donated by the Texas Hold ‘Em 4444 Fun players, December 17. Twenty-one players battled at The Dock with notables like Justin Scher, Tex Atkinson earning second and third places, respectively. Waldo Defi ndorfi n, who remains a wild card, fi nished in fourth place. Not to be outdone, Pete’s brother Freddy Falgout earned the top spot at the Christmas Party for the poker gang hosted by Larry and Ana Paz at their Villa Sabine home. Tex Atkinson was the runner-up. Regular weekly games take place at Paddy O’Leary’s Pete Falgout, The Champ in the historic district on Pensacola Beach, where Pete Falgout was the winner ahead of Sara Mandel on Decem- ber 15. Mandel, who is the one of the poker playing divas, outlasted Angela Hartzog on December 18 for the top spot. It takes two to tangle at Texas Hold ‘Em, so check out these results. Mary Jo Misiak beat husband Hank at The Dock on December 10; and Mike Wood landed in the winner’s circle with wife Mary Kay as the runner up the TIDE or TIGERS? These twin brothers agree on many Sandshaker on Monday, December 12. things, just not football. Beach School second grader John Texas Hold ‘Em 4444 Fun is open to any player, 21 and Reece, left, is an Alabama fan, just like Principal Jeff Castle- older, who has a basic knowledge of poker. Games begin at berry, back row. David Reece, right, and his teacher Debbie Campanella are serious LSU fans. They will be sitting on 7 p.m. Beach Time. For information, call Poker Promoter Toys and the Texas Hold ‘Em gang Rick Uzdevenes at 850-324-2667. opposite sides of the room on January 9 during the BCS photos by Mike Willett National Championship game.

No fears. No tears. Owen Fangman, 3, is a big fan Season of Santa’s. He quietly shared his YOUR Holidays Christmas wish with the Jolly Elf on December 18 at Island Style. He posed patiently for photos, because Santa has his own Paparazzi who DECEMBER 31 follow him all over the beach during the Season Your Holidays with Island NEW YEARS Spirit events. Owen was in town visiting his grandparents Sherry and Jim Read- dy. He lives in Curacao, Netherland FIREWORKS Antilles. New Years Eve Start Your Day FULL SERVICE Gulf Pier The Right Way MIDNIGHT HAIR SALON

Breakfast DJ’s 8 AM TO NOON Beach Cafe HAVE A BIG BEACH POLAR BEAR BREAKFAST!  63 Via de Luna across from Springhill Suites JANUARY1 850-916-0716 Lunch Bring Closed Mondays & Tuesdays 11 AM TO 2 PM PLUNGE the New Years Day whole Weekly FOR RESULTS 2PM Paradise family! Mon 9 to 5 Schedule Island Times Tu & Th 9 to 9 Monday: Bar & Grill W & F 9 to 7 Sat 10 to 5 Sandshaker, 7 PM Info Thursday: 850-324-2667 Paddy O’Leary’s, 7PM Friday: Studio Downtown HAIR Castaway’s, 7PM 98 Saturday: Pensacola Beach DESIGNS The Dock, 2 PM Texas Hold ‘Em 4444 Fun Sunday: Poker Hotline 324-2667 850-932-1500 pensacolabeachchamber.com 939-8800 Paddy O’Leary’s, 5 PM PAGE 16 Island Times December 27, 2011

www.pensacolabeachmardigras.com December 27, 2011 Island Times PAGE 17 Pigskin Prognostications By Barry McCleary

Our very own guru of the gridiron Barry McCleary has issued the following picks for the upcoming college bowl games, noting that these come to you from the bot- tom of his heart. According to Barry, his picks in no way reflect any actual research nor reason, he just picks ‘em. (Due to an early holiday deadline, not many scores were available. But, Barry’s initial prognostications are holding up well. He picked two of the first three bowl games correctly. Cheers to Temple and Louisiana Lafayette for their victories. The Ohio Bobcats scratched out a win and tarnished Barry’s December 17 picks.)

December 17 • Insight Bowl, Iowa over Oklahoma. “Because Oklahoma did not beat the Cowboys” • New Mexico Bowl, Temple over Wyoming (Temple 37- Wy. 15) December 31 • Idaho Potato Bowl, Utah State over Ohio (Ohio 24 - Utah State 23) • Meineke Bowl, Texas A&M “the new guys in the SEC” over Northwestern • New Orleans Bowl, Louisiana Lafayette over San Diego State (La. 32 - SD State 30) • Hyundai Sun Bowl, Georgia Tech over Utah. “Because the Utes beat Alabama” December 20 • Liberty Bowl, Vanderbilt “Had a great year, but a few points short” over Cincinnati • Beef O’Brady’s Bowl, Marshall over Florida International • Fight Hunger Bowl, Illinois over UCLA, “It’s Zook’s last game.” December 21 • Chick-fil-A Bowl, Virginia over Auburn. “Just look who they are playing!” • Poinsettia Bowl, Texas Christian over Lousiana Tech January 2 December 22 • Ticket City Bowl, Houston over Penn State • MAACO Las Vegas Bowl, Boise State over Arizona State • Outback Bowl, Georgia over Michigan State. “I remember what happened last year December 24 to Michigan State when they played an SEC team.” • Hawaii Bowl, So. Miss over Nevada • Capital One Bowl, South Carolina over Nebraska. “They beat Alabama last year” December 26 • Gator Bowl, Florida over Ohio State. “Home State” • Independence Bowl, North Carolina over Missouri • Rose Bowl, Oregon over Wisconsin. “Who could root against a Duck?” December 27 • Fiesta Bowl, Oklahoma State over Stanford. • Little Caesars, Western Michigan over Purdue January 3 • Belk Bowl, North Carolina State over Louisville • Sugar Bowl, Virginia Tech over Michigan. “That is for Jerry Wright at the Sandbar” December 28 January 4 • Military Bowl, Air Force over Toledo • Discover Bowl, West Virginia over Clemson. “Take me home country roads.” • Holiday Bowl, Texas over California January 6 December 29 • Cotton Bowl, Arkansas over Kansas State. • Champs Sports Bowl, Florida State over Notre Dame, “Go Noles.” January 7 • Alamo Bowl, Baylor over Washington • Compass Bowl, Pittsburgh over SMU. “This is for Bill Griffith.” December 30 January 8 • Armed Forces Bowl, BYU over Tulsa • GoDaddy.com Bowl, Arkansas State over Northern Illinois • Pinstripe Bowl, Iowa State over Rutgers. “Just because they beat the Cowboys. January 9 Thank you and Roll Tide!” • BCS National Championship, New Orleans Superdome. 8:30 p.m. ESPN. • Music City Bowl, Mississippi State over Wake Forest “Alabama over LSU by three points...roll, tide, roll”

Crabs - We Got ‘Em Flounder’s Chowder House McGuire’s Irish Pub Only restaurant on Pensacola Beach offering breath Celebrating 30 years of Floundering ‘neath the moon One of America’s great steakhouses; proudly serving taking views of the Gulf while dining directly on the beach. and stars. Offering fresh Seafood including Tuna, Mahi and USDA Prime Steaks, seafood and Irish specialties including Come as you are straight off the sandy beach and enjoy our of course Flounder! Award winning chowder, po boys, burg- Irish fisherman’s bouillabaisse, Corned Beef and Cabbage indoor/outdoor bar and gulf side deck. Crabs has the larg- ers and Pensacola Beach Style baked oysters. Sample our and Shepherd’s Pie all inside a turn of the century New York est selection of Crab on the beach, was voted Best Crab by Fresh catch including the Shrimp Boat Platter- loaded with Irish Saloon themed pub. McGuire’s is celebrated for its News Journal readers. She Crab Soup, Stuffed Blue Crabs, shrimp cocktail, BBQ shrimp, fried shrimp, popcorn shrimp atmosphere, boasting more than 750,000 signed dollar bills Alaskan Snow, King or Dungeness - you’ll find them all! We and U-peel ems. Kids love our Pirate Ship playground lo- hanging from the ceilings of the pub. Live entertainment have many other seafood favorites on our menu as well as a cated on our beach - well within view of dining parents. For coupled with great food and warm and friendly service by great assortment of chicken, steaks and pasta dishes. Don’t late night revelers- Flounder’s is host to the world’s finest Employees who Give a Damn! Visit our on-site brewery forget to try one of our signature drinks like ‘The Crab Trap’ beach bands. Dance all night on Flounder’s beach to the and the O’Tolf Wine Cellar featuring the complete vertical which come with a souvenir glass to keep! most popular bands from across the south. collection of the Chateau Mouton Rothschild Artist Series. Open 7 days a week. Sunday Brunch with live Steel Open 7 days a week. Sunday Brunch. At the Traffic Light Featured on NBC’s ‘Today’ Show, highly recommended by Band. Look for the Red Roof on Pensacola Beach. 850-932- on beautiful Pensacola Beach, 850-932-2003 Fodors, Frommers and AAA travel guides, Florida Trend 0700 www.crabswegotem.com www.flounderschowderhouse.com Magazine Hall of Fame Member. Open every day at 11 am, 850-433-6789 mcguiresirishpub.com

Paradise Bar and Grill Sandshaker Lounge A little bit of paradise at this open air, island style bar The “ World Famous Sandshaker”- a Pensacola Beach with its own private white sand beach. Pull up a rattan stool. After Tradition since 1973. Home of the Original Bushwacker. Cold beer. Live Music. Exotic Libations. Friendly locals. Been selling this signature drink for over 30 years. First bar Lunch and Dinner everyday. Sandwiches. Salads. Fresh on the Beach to offer this tasty frozen concoction. Monday Catch of the Day. Renee’s Famous Shrimp Salad. Happy half price BARE 10 a.m. til close; TX Hold’Em at 7 p.m., Hour 11-7. Live Bands. Poker on Monday and Wednesday. Sundown $2 Tuesday & Karaoke, Wednesday $2 Ladies Nite, Thurs- Tucked away in the parking lot of the Paradise Inn, it’s day half price T-Shirt Nite. Live Entertainment Year Round directly on Santa Rosa Sound. Boat and Bicycle parking. Wednesday thru Sunday. Check out the Gift Shop. Across Open 7 days. 850-916-5087. from the Boardwalk. Open 10 am - 3 am. 850-932-2211. www.sandshaker.com

Sideline’s Sports Bar and Restaurant PegLeg Pete’s Native Cafe Score! Don’t miss a point. See it all in high definition Ahoy, Matey. You’ve found a Pensacola Beach trea- Open at 7:30 a.m. seven days a week. Owned and - 11 big screens, 42 televisions. If it runs, jumps, races, it’s sure. Pirates welcome. Fresh Gulf seafood served in the operated by friendly natives serving locally produced sea- here. Famous for Thursday Wing Night. Burgers. Seafood galley or outside on the awning covered deck. Glass front bar food and delicacies. The Fish Tacos are an experience to and Ribs. Kids menu for the JV players. Full bar. Indoor overlooks LaFitte Cove. All kinds of oysters. Live lobster. enjoy. The owners say their goal is to preserve the unique or outdoor seating. Video sports games. Gumbo. Dinner specials nightly. Sizeable sandwiches and flavors of the Gulf Coast. Go fresh. Go native. Specialty Centrally located on Via de Luna, just east of the main burgers for Landlubbers. Take home a t-shirt. desserts top off expertly prepared meals. Seating is informal. parking lot and the traffic light. Kick off at 11 a.m. seven Look for the Jolly Rogers flying over the west end of Art gallery setting with local artists displaying whimsical days a week. 934-3660. the Island at 1010 Fort Pickens Road. We’re here everyday works. Serving breakfast and lunch everyday; 45 Via de at 11. 932-4139. www.peglegpetes.com Luna. Downtown Pensacola Beach. 934-4848. PAGE 18 Island Times December 27, 2011

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Gulf of Mexico December 27, 2011 Island Times PAGE 19

readin’ the water Looking Good! By Saltwater Rick

Wow! 2012! Some say, Justin Scher shows "The world will end on Decem- off his lucky Island ber 12!” So I think I’ll pack up Times shirt and his my new fishin' gear and head  big Redfi sh caught at out, a lot! The Redfi sh are feeding on Ft. Pickens. When not bait schools on the surface of the fi shing, the expert an- Sound and Bays. I walked out on I did not have my net with gler spends a little time the old bridge after some oysters me in the Van, something that with my loving wife Janie at The will not happen again so I just at the poker tables, too. Grand Marlin last Monday and jigged around the bridge a little photo submitted by Justin Scher there were thousands of them and bam - one of those Bull Reds bustin' up the top. Then an end- peeled all my line and was gone. less school of mullet was swim- I guess it was the fi sh’s day. ing below the surface and not a Anyway, it's been a great fi sher-person in sight. year on our Island and I'm look- The Sound was a sheet of ing forward to a lot of fi shing in glass and I thought to myself, 2012. I would like to wish all a all this food and people are very happy new year. Do your- starving? self a favor and go fi shin'

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Tr i s t a n R i l e y reeled in this 33 inch Redfi sh at Fort Pick- ens, just days before his thirteenth birthday.  This is his fi rst Red- fi sh, and according to his fi shing friend, Jus- tin Scher, his birthday presents included a new rod and reel. photo submitted by Justin Scher

Two Days Best Place 2011 of Parties to watch 30th & 31st Fireworks 2012 at midnite Ring in the New Year Here! Fishing is good at the Fort - Trunk Monkey on Stage • Party Favors • Complimentary Champagne Gulf Breeze resident Brandon Carey braved the chilly NEW YEAR’S DAY Shakin’ New Year’s Day & Every DAY water and weather to bring in this Bull Red while fi shing PARTY GRAS Nurse your MON: 10 AM -Close MARDI GRAS Half Price Drinks/Shots for BARE Customers at Fort Pickens. Area anglers agree that 2012 should be JAN 13 @7 hangover $2 TUES: 10 AM -Close a great year to wet a line. photo submitted by Justin Scher Junkanoo $ 50 $2 Wine/Beer/Well. Karaoke w/Becky, 8 PM 2 Bloody Marys Costume & Food WED: Ladies Nite. 5 PM-Close $2 Wine/Beer/Well. Other Drinks Coronation Football Half Price. Mike Jencks & Friends, 8 PM JAN 20 @ 7 All Day THURS: 7 PM-Close Nereids Half Price Drinks w/Shaker Shirt. Music at 8 PM MoonPie Party JAN 21 @ 9 OPEN Shakers One Stop Shop for the Watersports Enthusiasts at WigWacker Wiggin Out KAYAKS • BOATS • WAVE RUNNERS 10 AM JAN 28 @ 1 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd Brewe Beach Pensacola Beach 850-932-5520 Call for Babe Contest at the Boardwalk www.KeySailing.com Store Hours across from the Boardwalk Catamarans • Parasailing • Waverunners • Kayaks • Boat Rentals 850-932-2211 • www.sandshaker.com LIVE BANDS FRI- SAT-SUN PAGE 20 Island Times December 27, 2011