KREWE OF JESTERS ROYALTY AUBURN DELIVERS CROWN Navarre’s quarter-century-old Mardi Gras krewe Staff writer and Auburn Tigers fanatic Scott introduces this year’s high court, COMMUNITY, 3A Page revels in team’s NCAA title, OPINION, 6A

January 13, 2011 YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 75¢ If first denied, try, try again Initial oil spill claims refusals give many wrong impression

BY PAM BRANNON damages. Many of the 300- again’,” Broxson said. office, from the University Florida, but no final pay- plus in attendance had been Broxson said the main of West Florida (UWF) ments to anyone had been Gulf Breeze News [email protected] denied claims. message he wanted to get Small Business paid yet. He said payments Broxson told Gulf Breeze through to people was that if Development Center, as well will continue through 2013, The newest state News that he had been told you have been denied, do not as representatives from the and of the $20 billion origi- Representative for the area, by the main British give up. Gulf Coast Claims Facility nally set aside for claims, Doug Broxson of Gulf Petroleum claims office last “People need to really, to offer hands-on help at there is still $17 billion left. Breeze, hosted a standing- week that a denial letter really regroup if they are tables outside the meeting Broxson explained there room-only meeting at Oriole should not be discouraging. denied, maybe talk to one of room for application prob- are two kinds of quick pay- Beach School last Thursday. “I told them I could not the people here we brought lems. ments – $5,000 for individu- The meeting drew a lot of believe what I was hearing. to help with applications, Broxson said he had als and $25,000 for a busi- Pam Brannon/Gulf Breeze News frustrated people waiting for Don’t you understand what and re-apply,” Broxson said. learned from the Gulf Coast ness. State Rep. Doug Broxson reminded a payments from the Gulf denial means to people? It Broxson had representa- Claims Facility that, so far, Russell Kent of the standing-room-only crowd that BP oil spill Coast Claims facility for means denied – the end – to tives at the meeting from the about 15,000 of the quick Florida Attorney General’s payments will continue through 2013. Deepwater Horizon oil spill many. It does not say, ‘try Florida Attorney General’s claims have been paid in •See CLAIMS, Page 2A

Hospital Sweet victory: GBHS 57, Navarre 54 Garcon expansion Bridge toll nearing increases completion to $3.75 ■ New wing should start taking in patients ■ Several board members in mid-February resign as problems BY SCOTT PAGE continue to manifest Gulf Breeze News [email protected] Hail BY PAM BRANNON Baptist Healthcare officials Gulf Breeze News say the Gulf Breeze Hospital [email protected] Two Annex East expansion project is still on schedule and The toll went up last week on nearing completion. Garcon Point Bridge to $3.75 per “We have completed all of to the trip, coinciding with the January the substantial construction,” bond payment being made on the said hospital administrator bridge. Bob Harriman. “The annex is But how long the Santa Rosa fully connected to the main Bay Bridge Authority – or what’s building, and all that is left is Chief! left of it – can keep the structure some interior finishing and site out of default is anyone’s guess. cleanup.” There is one more payment due The $5 million expansion mid-year of 2011. Morgan Lamb project began in April 2010 of Navarre, Secretary/Treasurer of Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News the Santa Rosa Bay Bridge and includes two phases: the Gulf Breeze High’s Jake Baker (left) hoists teammate Don President off his feet after the visiting Dolphins stormed Authority, says that payment prob- outfitting of two shelled rooms back from a 15-point deficit to defeat arch-rival Navarre High 57-54 in overtime last Friday night. President, a jun- in the current Intensive Care ior, scored 18 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to propel the resilient Dolphins. It was the second ably will be made “by the skin of our teeth.” That means the bridge •See HOSPITAL, Page 2A road overtime victory in two nights for the Dolphins, who won 59-56 at West Florida on Thursday. Story, 1C would avoid defaulting on its debt obligations this year. “But it is only extending the inevitable,” Lamb said. “We are Volunteer bell ringers collect more than $12,000 locally into our reserves to back up the amount we are bringing in from BY NIKKI TRELEAVEN ing but has taken the meaning day between Nov. 17 through help those in need. That’s $448 past without donating,” volun- the tolls. I don’t see us making Gulf Breeze News of the holidays to a new level. Christmas Eve in hopes of more than last year, which teer Teresa Helms said. more than one more payment if [email protected] Volunteers of the Salvation raising money for those less reached $11,742. In previous years, the something doesn’t change.” Salvation Army has had to pay Army stood for hundreds of fortunate. “I really think it makes a •See BRIDGE, Page 2A The holidays are a time for hours outside Publix in Gulf Thanks to the kindness and difference when your neigh- people to ring the bell. This giving and helping others. The Breeze, ringing the bell every generosity of Gulf Breeze res- bors are out there, rather than year, 100 percent of the bell Related inside Gulf Breeze community not Wednesday, Thursday, Friday idents, the Salvation Army strangers, because people ringers were all volunteers and ■ Cartoon: Things you can buy only has shown it is very car- and Saturday for eight hours a was able to raise $12,191 to would be more likely to walk •See RINGERS, Page 2A for price of round-trip toll, 6A

INSIDE ON NEWSSTANDS NOW WEEKEND Weather-plus Calendar ...... 2A Legals ...... 6C Classifieds ...... 7C Obituaries ...... 7A Community ...... 2-8A Opinion ...... 6A Crossword ...... 3B Police Report ...... 2A

home! FRI 1/14 SAT 1/15 SUN 1/16 MON 1/17 Entertainment . . . .2-3B Senior Scene ...... 7A SUNNY SUNNY PARTLY SHOWERS Fire Reports ...... 2A Sports ...... 1-6C CLOUDY Home and Garden .7-8C Talk of the Town . . .5A your hi 49/ lo 31 hi 55/ lo 38 hi 60/ lo 47 hi 64/ lo 47 “Mailing Statement on Opinion Page” rain: 40 % rain: 0 % rain: 0 % rain: 20 % THREE SECTIONS, 20 PAGES | VOL. 10, NO. 2 | JANUARY 13, 2011

913 Gulf BreezePkwy. #18

Call 932-8986 today Call 932-8986 today Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 (850) 982-77128 Enjoy your community paper community your Enjoy mailed directly to mailed directly [email protected]

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 2 A January 13, 2011 GULF BREEZE NEWS CLAIMS: Meeting marked by anger, frustration Continued from page 1A have been paid. “The Coast counties do not need any of that documentation. I cannot give Guard has a fund of a billion money, and as much of the fund any legal advice, but I can help Thursday, Jan. 13 Wednesday, Special Counsel for Litigation dollars in a trust fund to pay as possible needs to go back into you re-apply with the right doc- office said their office has attor- local claims that have been the Northwest Florida economy. umentation.” SRC Commission 9 a.m., Jan. 19 County Administrative Center, neys available at no cost to help denied, but it is first-come first- “Our office at UWF can help When the speakers were Gulf Breeze 6495 Caroline Street, Milton people look at their denied serve,” Kent said. at no cost to reconstruct your done, the meeting broke up into Toastmasters noon, claim and see if there is a way to Kent said his office has also records, which seems to be the smaller groups with representa- Santa Rosa County School Fellowship Hall, First re-apply. helped people who have a hard- main reason the denial letters tives available to help with Board 9 a.m., County School Baptist Church, 555 Board Building, 5086 Canal “But we are not the attorneys ship because their claim was not are being sent. You need good applications and answer ques- Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Street, Milton Breeze you need to hire if you want to dealt with during a 90-day period. past records and documentation tions. Some representatives sue for damages,” he stressed. Larry Strange of the UWF to apply successfully.” were cornered by frustrated, Gulf Breeze Chamber Gulf Breeze Chamber Kent also explained that if a Small Business Development Kelly Johnson of Northwest angry individuals asking what Business Development Executive Board Committee 4-5 p.m., Chamber noon, Chamber claim has been denied through said, “When (former Gov. Florida Consulting worked with they could do now since they Conference Room, 409 Gulf Conference Room, 409 the Gulf Coast Claims facility in Charlie Crist) first authorized the Gulf Coast Claims Facility the were having homes foreclosed Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze Gulf Breeze Parkway, whole or part, a person or busi- bridge-loan payments for the oil first four months after the oil spill. on and businesses shut down. Gulf Breeze ness can take that claim to the spill, he included 16 counties – “I will talk to anyone and At one point, a security guard Tuesday, Jan. 18 SRC Emergency including counties as far south help for free,” he said. “I know stepped in to break up one small Coast Guard and that group will TEAM Santa Rosa 11:30 Services Advisory Board take another look at the claim as Miami-Dade,” he said. “I what the claims people are look- group because of the anger and a.m., Andrews Institute 2 p.m., Commissioner's Board and see if it looks like it should decided early on that those ing for in the application and raised voices. Classroom B, 1020 Gulf Room 6495 Caroline St, Milton Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze SRC Tourist Development Gulf Breeze City Council Council 3 p.m., Santa Rosa 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 1070 County Chamber of Commerce Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze 5247 Stewart Street, Milton

Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Report Information provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. Felonies 1/7/2010 Gardellini, Adair Garsain, 1/4/2010 H/M, 20, 5600 block of Capitol Cranford Jr., John Martin, Drive, Gulf Breeze, violation of W/M, 31, 3300 block of La probation. Leyenda Court, Gulf Breeze, Lucero, Steve Lewis, W/M, violation of probation. 52, 2700 block of Braswell Millar, Dylan Michael, W/M, Street, Navarre, larceny. 19, 6700 block of Faye Court, 1/10/2010 Navarre, lewd and lascivious Toney, Patrick Sherman, behavior. W/M, 23, 3200 block of College Waldhour, Jacob Herman, Parkway, Gulf Breeze, violation W/M, 25, 2100 block of Las of probation. Vegas Trail, Navarre, violation of 1/11/2010 probation. Damiani, John Robert, W/M, 1/6/2010 47, 1900 block of Ambassador Anderson, Corey Ward, Drive, Gulf Breeze, violation of W/M, 19, 2700 block of Noah probation. Jordan Road, Navarre, posses- sion of a controlled substance without a prescription. No DUIs

Emergency Reports Scott Page/Gulf Breeze News Information provided by Gulf Breeze Fire & Rescue and Midway Fire District The Two Annex East addition will house 10 new patient beds and a 1,200-square-foot in-patient physical therapy gym. GB Fire & Rescue

For the week ending Jan. 7, HOSPITAL: Total number of beds will rise to 77 Gulf Breeze Fire and Rescue was called for 13 emergencies. Continued from page 1A pancy following a state inspec- therapy gym – has had minimal renovated ICU rooms will These incidents included 11 tion. impact on the hospital’s day-to- increase the facility’s total num- medical calls and 2 dispatched Unit, and the construction of a “I feel very confident we will day operations. ber of beds from 65 to 77. and canceled en route. 10,000-square-foot annex on the be in full-mode by mid- “The impact was felt mostly The state of the-art addition To learn more about Gulf These emergencies includ- east side of the hospital. February,” Harriman said. by outpatients that had to detour will offer an improved healing Breeze Fire & Rescue, log on ed 30 medical calls, 2 Harriman expects the annex Harriman added that con- around the site, but that was a environment with more win- to www.cityofgulfbreeze.com/ motor vehicle accidents with injuries, 5 motor vehi- to be fully completed by the end struction on the two-story Two very minor impact,” Harriman dows, better energy efficiency firedept/index.html. cle accidents with no Annex East – which will house said. “Overall, it has been a very and, as mentioned, an inpatient of January and start accepting Midway Fire District injuries, 1 service call, 1 patients by mid-February – 10 new beds and a 1,200- well-managed project.” physical therapy gym. false alarm call and 6 pending a certificate of occu- square-foot in-patient physical The addition plus the two For the week ending Jan. good-intent calls. 6, Midway Fire District was For more information, log called for 45 incidents. on to www.midwayfire.com.

BRIDGE: Ex-Board members criticize Authority Police Report Information from Gulf Breeze Police Department Continued from page 1A no real management authority. Gov. Rick Scott has time to later this month if we get Ira Mae (Hewatt) Bruce of appoint someone else,” he said. enough members to meet. I Burglars strike Shoreline Place The county has applied for a Navarre, who just resigned from Lamb offered during the don’t know what happens when grant that could get the Bridge the authority board after serving Santa Rosa County Commission we don’t sign those papers we A Shoreline place resident On Jan. 5, while the awoke in the early morning Lifeguard Ambulance was Authority through 2012 if for only three meetings, said she meeting this week to stay on the were to sign Jan. 19.” hours of Jan. 19 to the sound responding to an emergency, approved. was surprised at how the board board another year as a county Lamb said he was told that of glass breaking. A burglar its power cord valued at $150 “So if tolls go the way we has absolutely no authority over appointee. since he is the secretary/treasur- was able to get in and out of was stolen from the expect between now and June, the bridge. “The county has three er and both chairman and vice the house with a laptop com- Quietwater Office Park park- we would have until next “It should be called the appointments available on that chairman have resigned, he puter before the resident ing lot. January to see if the grant kicks Bridge non-Authority,” she board,” he explained. would automatically be bumped could contact the police. A K- Gulf Breeze Police are in,” Lamb said. “Then we would laughed. “Everything is set up The commissioners are slated up to chairman. 9 unit was dispatched but the investigating the alleged sexu- lower the toll to $2 a trip, and by the bond documents, and to discuss appointments to the “Doesn’t matter. It’s only a dog lost the scent in the al conduct between a 25- we think that would help the there is absolutely no manage- bridge authority at today’s (Jan. title,” he laughed. “The chair- windy conditions. year- old man and a 16-year- numbers of users.” ment authority at all for that 13) meeting. man has no more power or An attempted burglary was old girl. Adam McDaris of Gulf Usage of the bridge has board. “I have been staying on the authority than any of the other reported at Tuesday Morning Breeze is charged with sexual retail store in the Gulf Breeze assault by a person 24 years “You join these groups and board, treading water, hoping members, which is zero.” raised concerns since the 3.5- Shopping Center on Jan. 9 at or older on a victim age 16 or mile structure linking Tiger these boards because you want to someone or some group would Lamb said no one knows 9:30 p.m. The front doors 17. Point to the Milton area was make a difference. But I saw real come in and take over and what would happen with the were pried open and the To offer information about built in 1999. The bridge was quick on this board that we just restructure the Authority,” bridge if the Authority defaults alarm sounded, apparently these or other incidences, call paid for through a $95 million vote to do whatever is already set Lamb said. “We have had a cou- on the bonds. scaring off the burglars before the Gulf Breeze Police bond sale, but revenues have for us to do, and sign the papers ple private organizations say “From everything they have taking any merchandise. Department at 934-5121. failed to keep up with the bond put in front of us. Then the SEC they are interested in taking told us so far, I cannot believe it repayment requirements. sent those papers, for whatever over the bridge. And the state’s would close altogether,” Lamb Last summer, the Bridge reason. My attorney told me turnpike authority has expressed said. “First of all, the bonds are RINGERS: Everyone wins Authority voted to raise the there was no sense in me being interest, too. technically held as part of the toll to $4 but relented under a involved in something like this, “We need to restructure so state's credit, and I cannot Continued from page 1A said Helms. loud public outcry and a so I got out. I was not doing any the local authority can make believe the state would want its None of this would have tougher economy created by real good anyway.” some management decisions, full faith and credit of the state stood outside no matter the been possible without the sup- the BP oil spill. The Board Bruce said Breeding already like the cost of the toll. We all to be jeopardized from a default weather condition. This is the port of Publix and manager raised the toll by 25 cents last had planned to resign due to believe if the toll could be on our bonds. second year the Gulf Breeze Chad Sutherland. week during an advertised serious illness. decreased, there would be more “We would hope that the state community has taken on this “It’s not about Publix; it’s public meeting. Lamb was appointed to the ridership. But all that is now set might find a way to step in, but endeavor with everyone being a more of trying to do the right Also last week, the Securities Authority in 2002. by the documents from the bond we don't know for sure that they volunteer. The oldest volunteer thing,” said Sutherland, who and Exchange Commission “When I first came onto the issue.” could or would. There is also a was 90 years old, and the oversees one of the region’s (SEC) sent a letter to Bridge board I hollered and screamed The next meeting of the chance one of these other organ- youngest was 6 months. most successful Publix stores. Authority chairman Garnett about what should be done dif- Bridge Authority is supposed to izations would step in and take “We did it as a family” said “Nothing seems to amaze me by Breeding asking for a question- ferently,” Lamb said. “But I be Jan. 19, but that won’t hap- over. No one can say right now. Helms. “Our children were what Gulf Breeze citizens are naire seeking Authority mem- found out pretty quickly no pen now. It might, in the end, mean the there, which I feel made a big- willing to do to lend a helping bers’ personal financial and changes can be made. The state “We have to have a quorum bridge would close if no one ger difference. People were hand. family information. That led to cannot do anything, the county of four people to vote or sign rescued it.” impressed by the children. They “It’s our mission to be good a flurry of resignations from the cannot do anything, the any papers. We do have docu- Calls to Bridge Authority couldn’t walk by them without stewards in our community and Authority board, including Authority Board cannot do any- ments that are supposed to be attorney Roy Andrews were not donating. People don’t walk help out where needed.” Breeding. thing different than what is in signed at the January meeting,” returned to Gulf Breeze News past children.” The money raised stays in the Lamb was puzzled as to why that document. Lamb said. “But we also have to by press time. This year, volunteer hours area to help people in need and the SEC would ask for any “I was told that, technically, do a notice 10 days in advance ■ were estimated at just under those who are affected by disas- financial information from the my term ended this week, Jan. of the meeting, so it is too late to Gulf Breeze News editor Joe 500. ters in Santa Rosa and Escambia board since it handles no 10, 2011. But they asked me if I schedule that Jan. 19 meeting. Culpepper contributed to this “It’s just really great that we counties, providing food, water, money, signs no checks, and has would stay on the board until We can do a special meeting story. could make a big difference” clothing and shelter.

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS January 13, 2011 3 A Community Gulf Breeze NEWS County commission still grappling over Navarre Beach title issue

BY PAM BRANNON ously held by Gordon Goodin of hour, with some disagreement it involves Navarre Beach. Gulf Breeze said Monday he is some board could find them- Gulf Breeze News Navarre. The commission is to among commissioners and Melvin said he did not like not in favor of the change being selves in a budget crunch like [email protected] discuss the resolution and the members of the public from the language in the resolution proposed by Melvin. we are facing today, and language change Melvin is both sides of the issue. that tied the county’s hands in “This wording takes us right instead of making the tough The joint resolution between requesting again today (Jan. 13). Melvin asked last month that the future, agreeing to do no back to where we were when we decisions they would just Santa Rosa County and Monday, the commission the joint resolution put together more development of public had the words ‘adequate’ in the decide to dispose of the eastern Escambia County concerning held its committee meeting over the past two years by both lands on the beach than what is resolution,” Lynchard said. section of the beach, including transferring title for Navarre where no final votes can be counties’ commissions not be sent proposed in the Master Plan of “This leaves the door open for the park, to some private com- Beach to Santa Rosa is being taken but discussion of issues is to U. S. Rep. Jeff Miller’s office 2001. He wants to change that future commissions to sell off mercial developer. That would held up by the Santa Rosa held. The new language pro- until January. Melvin was not language to say that Master Plan some properties that are now give them a short-term profit, County Commission’s newest posed by Melvin to be placed sure he approved of the language can be updated to allow sale of public land – especially that but it would be a long-term member, Jim Melvin. into the resolution was dis- and said the resolution directly some public lands on the beach. eastern mile with the park. loss of a very valuable natural He took over the seat previ- cussed Monday for almost an impacted part of his district since Chairman Lane Lynchard of “I am afraid in the future asset to the county.” Navarre woman dead Krewe of 2011 Navarre Krewe of Jesters royalty St. Patrick after Monday accident A Navarre woman died plans first Monday morning after appar- RAFFIC ently encountering a medical T ball Jan. 29 emergency while driving her car yield the right of away after her on Navarre Parkway. bus pulled out into the path of The Krewe of St. Patrick Sharon Morrow Herron, 66, an approaching car Monday will host its inaugural Krewe was traveling eastbound on U.S. morning on Avalon Boulevard Ball on Saturday, Jan. 29. 98 near Harvey Lane when her at Mulat Road in south Milton. 1992 Honda Accord crossed the There are a limited number Brenda Lee Morris of Pace media and ran off the highway of reservations open for mem- was driving a bus with 10 pas- bers of the public to attend into a parking lot in the 8000 sengers at 8:40 a.m. when she and support the Krewe and to block of Navarre Parkway. The stopped at the intersection of join in the revelry. vehicle traveled into a large Mulat and Avalon. A 2011 This exciting new Krewe ditch and came to final rest. Toyota vehicle was traveling has a wonderful evening Witnesses responded to the planned. The ball will be held vehicle and found Herron unre- south on Avalon when Morris’ at My Spayce in Pensacola, sponsive without a pulse. bus attempted a left turn and and tickets are $50. There are Witnesses administered CPR pulled into the path of the car a few slots open for Krewe until emergency personnel driven by Patricia Hayles, 23, of membership. Those consider- arrived. Herron was transported Pensacola. The bus hit the side ing joining the Krewe of St. to Gulf Breeze Hospital, where of the car. Hayles received seri- ous injuries, according to the Patrick will find the ball a Submitted photo she was pronounced deceased. great opportunity to get to The Navarre Krewe of Jesters kicked off its 25th year with a gala celebration and selec- The case was still under Florida Highway Patrol. know the fun-loving Krewe tion of royalty for this Mardi Gras season. Reigning in 2011 are Cathy Schulte, a.k.a investigation later Monday. Passengers on the bus ranged members. Tickets can be pur- Lester the Jester; Rick Tremor, King; Robin Walls, Queen; and Jessica Barbour Otten, ■ A 69-year-old school bus in age from 14 to 18. None were chased until Jan. 22. Contact Queen of Hearts. Not pictured are parade grand marshals Mike and Nancy Sandler. The driver was cited for failing to injured. Vici Papajohn at 932-8986. Krewe of Jesters Parade will roll on Navarre Beach at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 5. Healing with Stem Cell Hypnotherapy Relay for Life jump-start meeting is Tuesday by Dr. Lon Anderson

There will be a Relay for Life SR 87 Connector Persons who require special NOW AVAILABLE AT Team Jumpstart Meeting from 6 BRIEFS Project meeting set accommodations under the AMAZON.COM AND to 7 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at Americans with Disabilities Act BOOKSTORES NATIONWIDE the Andrews Institute Research organization has issued nearly The Florida Department of or persons who require transla- Pavilion. The meeting will be a 3,000 certifications to-date. Transportation (FDOT) District tion services (free of charge) EMAIL: [email protected] fun, informative session on The information session is Three has scheduled a Corridor should contact Peggy Kelley at (850) 607-8682 starting a team, fundraising and free and registration is open Public Meeting regarding the (850) 415-9517 or e-mail her at getting ready for the Gulf now at www.abcte.org/ State Road 87 Connector [email protected] at Breeze Relay for Life event on event/2010/12/02. Project Development and least seven days prior to the April 29-30. Environment Study from State meeting. Support ‘Relay’ by Road 87 South at U.S. 90 to Teaching certification Economic development lunching at City Hall State Road 87 North in Santa at crux of info session Rosa County. council to meet here The City of Gulf Breeze The meeting will be held On Tuesday, Jan. 18, the invites the public to enjoy its Thursday, Jan. 27 at the Santa TEAM Santa Rosa will stage American Board for Relay for Life Chili Lunch from Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 its regular monthly meeting in Certification of Teacher 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Old Bagdad Highway, Milton. Gulf Breeze next week. Excellence (ABCTE) will visit Thursday, Jan. 20 at City Hall. The meeting will begin with a The economic and develop- Pensacola for a free, live infor- The cost is $5 per person, and formal presentation at 5 p.m. ment council will meet Tuesday, mation session about its online all proceeds go to the American followed by an open-house style Jan. 18 at 11:30 a.m. at Gulf teaching certification program. Cancer Society. There will be a meeting. Breeze City Hall, located at The information session at 5 drawing for a Big Piney two- This meeting is being held to 1070 Shoreline Drive. p.m. at the West Florida room family dome tent (16x8 allow state and federal agencies Invited guests are members Regional Library at 200 West feet) donated by Denise Biggs, and the public an opportunity to of the Gulf Breeze Area Gregory Street, will include a and there also will be a 50/50 review and comment on the Chamber of Commerce. 45-minute introduction to the cash drawing. There also will be findings and analysis of the To learn more, call (850) program and offer an opportuni- judging for the best chili. Corridor Study, as well as the 623-0174. ty to have questions answered Bring your office and con- corridor being preliminarily rec- in-person by members of the tribute to a great cause! ommended. ABCTE staff. The ABCTE cer- To learn more, call Leslie Public participation is solicit- tification is accepted by public Gomez at (850) 934-5134 or ed without regard to race, color, schools in Florida and nine send an e-mail to national origin, age, sex, reli- other states, and the non-profit [email protected]. gion, disability or family status. Bob Sikes Toll Bridge Annual Pass Sale Annual Passes through January 31, 2011 Mon - Fri 8:30am - 6:00pm We Accept Credit Cards* Applications Can Be Picked Up: *Service Fee Applies ● At any one of the Bob Sikes Toll Booths ● At the Santa Rosa Island Authority office ● Online at www.sria-fla.com ● Link available at www.gulfbreezenews.com

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 4 A January 13, 2011 GULF BREEZE NEWS Community Gulf Breeze NEWS

Teacher of Year Countdown to 50: Gulf Breeze historical tidbits semifinalists named How did Allan Davis and sea-shell store impact area?

The Santa Rosa By Betty Archer Allen Education Foundation GOLDEN APPLE Allan Davis’ “Seashells and announced the five semifi- Souvenirs” store, located just nalists selected from 33 When: March 11 across the Pensacola Bay nominees for Santa Rosa Where: New World Bridge on U.S. Highway 98 in School District’s Teacher of Landing Gulf Breeze, was a wonderful the Year. Tickets: example of an early tourist Audrey Goodwin of B.C. Call 983-5043. shop in Florida. Davis built Russell Elementary, Tami his sea-shell store in Gulf McConnell of Navarre High, views before selecting three Breeze and stayed open more Kenda Parker of Santa Rosa finalists later this month. than 50 years. High, Annette Smith of S.S. Gulf Breeze High In Annice Broxson Webb’s Dixon Intermediate, and School’s Edward Pate was book, ‘Journey to Change,’ she Tammie White of Holley- the 2010 winner. writes several paragraphs Navarre Intermediate are The Santa Rosa Golden about Davis. He and his family semifinalists. Apple Celebration will be came to Gulf Breeze in 1950, The SREF Teacher of the held March 11 at New World and he launched his first shell Year Selection Committee, Landing to present Teacher business across from Dolphin which consists of adminis- of the Year awards and Square Shopping Center. He trators, business and com- honor all Santa Rosa County later opened a permanent loca- munity leaders, parents, and educators. For sponsorship tion on U.S. 98 near Shoreline former Santa Rosa Teachers information or tickets to the Drive. Davis offered a selec- of the Year, will observe the event, visit www.san- tion of seashells, artifacts and semifinalists in their class- tarosa.k12.fl.us/sref or call other interesting Gulf Coast rooms and conduct inter- 983-5043. memorabilia. This building was torn down in 2005 to make Watercolor courtesy of Richard T. Willows 2003/www.willowsstudio.com room for a new shopping cen- Long-time residents of Gulf Breeze remember the Allan Davis sea-shell and souvenir store ter on U.S. 98 that sat on the north side of Gulf Breeze Parkway where the Publix Super Market now sits. The business was a mecca for summer tourists and thrived for more than 50 years. Webb writes: “Davis lived in the Miami area in the 1920s and perfected the ancient move to Gulf Breeze, and be 98 years old. and 30s where he made a Seminole alligator wrestling some of his Indian friends vis- trusting and lasting relation- tactics, performing for startled ited him in his Gulf Breeze ship with the Seminole Indian Everglades tourists the appar- home. On Aug. 10, 2011, Gulf Breeze will celebrate its golden anniversary tribe. In fact, Mrs. Davis ently dangerous stunt of plac- Davis became an active as a city. As part of Gulf Breeze organized and chaperoned a ing his head in the toothy member of Gulf Breeze by News’ countdown to this milestone small traditional Indian con- mouth of an alligator as he serving on the City Council occasion, we are publishing weekly tingent to the 1932 and 1939 held the jaws open with his and being and active member tidbits of historical significance about the city of Gulf Breeze. World Fairs in Chicago and hands.” He remained friends in civic clubs in the area as the Check Page 4A of each week’s New York. Mr. Davis learned the Seminole Indians after his community grew. He lived to paper for the latest installment. ‘The New Year’ features local talent IREMAN BY SCOTT PAGE rience he said was a far cry from the Audience Award for Best F Gulf Breeze News filming ‘The New Year.’ SEE IT SOON Narrative Feature at the [email protected] The movie – filmed over a Sarasota Film Festival in April Termite & Pest Control 12-day period in January 2009 – There are numerous 2010 – the film’s first public The Gulf Breeze Cinema 4 is is about a girl who returns to her screenings of the movie screening. “To The Rescue Since 1977” screening an independent film suburban Florida hometown to ‘The New Year’ being “I’m really proud of what the Gulf Breeze produced and directed by a care for her ill father. She begins shown in Gulf Breeze at film has done,” Haley said. “I Pensacola native and filmed in working at a bowling alley the Cinema 4 in the didn’t really know what to 932-9288 ! some of the area’s most recog- (Cordova Lanes) behind the Live Oaks Village expect, so I was overwhelmed nizable abodes. shoe counter, trying to sort out Shopping Center. with the reaction.” Brett Haley – a 27-year-old her life’s direction. The film has seen theatrical Times are 1 p.m., 4 Washington High “I wanted to make something screenings in New York and p.m. and 7 p.m. daily School graduate that was true-to-life,” Haley California, with Gulf Breeze through Thursday, Jan. who currently explained. “I don’t really make Cinema 4 being the final screen- lives in New York films with messages. I want 20. ing. – chose his home- people to relate to it, interpret it The work was pro- ‘The New Year’ is showing town as the loca- in their own way and take some- duced and directed by every day at 1, 4 and 7 p.m. tion for shooting thing personal away from it.” Pensacola native Brett through Thursday, Jan. 20 at the Haley his film ‘The New Haley said he could not have Haley and includes sev- small Gulf Breeze cinema. Year.’ produced ‘The New Year’ with- eral other local actors. Haley is attending the 7 p.m. “I grew up here, and the film in the extremely tight budget of screenings this weekend to host is about coming home,” Haley $8,000 without the support of their facilities for filming. Q and A interactions with view- said. “So, it just made sense for the Pensacola-area community. Four of the cast members are ers after the film. me to set it in Pensacola.” Local actors – many of which Gulf Breeze actors – Lance Haley has already written a Haley, a 2005 graduate of the are Haley’s friends – worked for Brannon, Justin McElfresh, script for his next film ‘Project University of North Carolina’s free. Also, establishments such David McElfresh and Kevin X,’ an adaptation of Jim School of the Arts, learned the as Cordova Lanes, the Fish Wheatley. Shepard’s novel about an production basic while working House, Seville Quarter, ‘The New Year’ was screened eighth-grade misfit. Shooting in as a director’s assistant on sev- Pensacola Beach and other at more than a dozen national Los Angeles will begin in eral big-budget films – an expe- localities allowed free use of film festivals last year, and won August. IMPACT 100 looks to Governor tells Reliable, accurate, and quality grow its membership staff: ‘Sell state airplanes’ residential property appraisals IMPACT 100 Pensacola goals is to increase women’s Bay Area, a local women’s philanthropy. By involving Fulfilling a campaign Make informed business decisions with Trinity Property philanthropy group, is con- members in the due diligence promise, Gov. Rick Scott ducting its annual member- and research process, directed the Florida Professional valuations by Trinity Property licensed, insured, and ship drive for 2011. IMPACT hopes to raise Department of Management state certified residential property appraisers servicing Escambia, The group, established in awareness of the many worth- Services last week to sell the 2004, has collectively used while charitable opportunities two state-owned and operat- Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton counties in Florida and Baldwin the $1,000 annual member- in this area. With a $1,000 ed airplanes. It’s the first of and Escambia counties in Alabama. ship donation to give more donation, your contribution many steps Scott is taking to than $2.9 million to local non- will fund up to five significant reduce government spending. Property appraisals for: profit organizations. projects of local importance “The privilege of using a * Purchases * Reverse Mortgages Membership is open to all in Arts & Culture, state-owned aircraft is an * Refinancing * REO Foreclosures women. The annual contribu- Environment, Recreation & unnecessary burden to tax- tion is due by March 1. Preservation, Education, * FHALoans * Tax Abatement payers, especially when The public is invited to Family, Health & Wellness. lower-cost travel options attend the organization’s next One-hundred-percent of your exist,” Scott said. “As elect- membership event on donation stays in this area. ed officials it is our responsi- Monday, Jan. 17 from 4:30 to Reservations are requested bility to utilize the most 6:30 p.m. at the Pensacola via an e-mail to affordable options for offi- Beach Hilton, 12 Via DeLuna [email protected] cial business, and I do not Drive. m, or call 888-992-5646. believe state-owned air- Greg Papajohn There will be plenty of For information, contact planes are the best option.” (850) 712-0187 refreshments and conversa- Jennifer Bradshaw, Board The current budget for the tion where guests can learn member, via e-mail at jen- operation of the state-owned State Certified Residential | Alabama LIC–R00945| Florida LIC–RD 5986 | FHA–FLRD5986 | [email protected] more about IMPACT 100. [email protected] or airplanes is $2.4 million. One of IMPACT 100’s call 375-0995.

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS January 13, 2011 5 A Community Gulf Breeze NEWS

Girl Scouts out in force taking cookie pre-orders Annual sales benefit literacy programs It is that time of year again! Girls Scouts from across the 19 counties of the Florida Panhandle are now taking pre- orders for cookies now through Sunday, Jan. 23. Cookies will be delivered to customers start- ing Feb. 12. The price is $3.50 per box. The preorder period guaran- Berry Munch cookie. This tees customers the availability cookie has premium cranberries of their favorite cookies. Girl that provide a sweet tartness Scout Cookie Booths begin Feb. that nicely accompanies the 12. creamy white-fudge chips. With Submitted photo Submitted photo Interior designer Jill Lee presented a program titled ‘How to Jeanne Merchant and Dot Morgan were the hostesses and This year’s theme is ‘Starting zero transfat and no hydrogenat- decorate for the holidays from your yard’ to Driftwood Garden provided lovely table decorations for the Driftwood Garden Today!’ and continues the tradi- ed oils, this cookie was a new Club members. She’s also a Driftwood club member. Club members who attended last month’s meeting. tion of providing a quality cook- favorite in 2010. ie while teaching effective skills The Girl Scout Cookie Sale to girls. is the No. 1 literacy program for “The cookie product pro- girls. By selling cookies, girls Levine to address Tiger Bay Club on Jan. 21 gram provides the girls with an are able to realize their full opportunity to learn business potential and become strong, Jeff Levine, award-winning p Driftwood Garden Club skills including customer serv- confident, and resourceful citi- journalist and CNN correspon- ice, budgeting and planning,” zens. Many successful business dent for 18 years, will present One of the most impressive said Raslean M. Allen, CEO of women today say that they got “Affordable Care or of the programs of the holiday season the Girl Scout Council of the their start in the business world Bureaucratic Scare? What’s Talk Town was the one presented by the Florida Panhandle. “Through by selling Girl Scout Cookies. Behind the War of Words Over the Gifts of Caring program, The Girl Scout Council of the By Betty Archer Allen Driftwood Garden Club at the Health Care Reform?” at the bet t [email protected] Tiger Point Country Club fea- girls take action through service Florida Panhandle invites girls Jan. 21 meeting of turing Jill Lee. projects that directly benefit from kindergarten to 12th grade the Panhandle Pat Landfair, publicity chair- others, giving customers the to join the adventure and Tiger Bay Club. as part of the free Lore, man for the group, said, option to purchase cookies to empower themselves through Levine was the Legends and Learning “Hooray! We don’t have to donate to an identified organiza- courage, confidence and charac- CNN’s medical series sponsored by the break the bank to decorate the tion.” ter, to make the world a better correspondent in Friends of the Navarre house for Christmas. Just go The Gifts of Caring program place. Currently, the council Washington for Library. out in the yard and get some especially assists the military serves 7,150 girls and 2,400 Levine eight years, The program features nandina, pine branches, pal- troops overseas. volunteers across 19 counties of reporting on Rachel Coggins, who metto leaves, boxwood, pine This year’s cookie line the Florida Panhandle. efforts to reform health care recently returned from cones, and a little gold spray includes the all-time favorites: To volunteer or join Girl and other health-related issues. her second deployment paint, and you can impress your Thin Mints, Samoas, and Scouts, contact the local council Levine has also served as a in Kuwait to her home friends the way Jill Lee did the Tagalongs; Do-Si-Dos, Trefoils, office at 1-888-271-8778 or reporter and producer for in Navarre. ‘Gateway to Driftwood Garden Club.” and Lemon Chalet Crèmes are visit www.gscfp.org. AARP’s print and broadcast Iraq’ is the story of her Lee is a garden club member also available. Girl Scouts of the Florida operations, media consultant to first deployment. She and also an interior designer Returning to the cookie line- Panhandle is a United Way the public relations firm tells of her unexpected and has demonstrated her tal- up this year is the Thank U Agency. Biosector2, and health commu- deployment while her ents many times to the area. nications director for the husband was already Members are still talking about American Institutes for serving in Bagdad and how good her program was. The Blake, Home Research. He has been her experiences that She made arrangements that Washington bureau chief at Submitted photo encompassed both wel- could be used on a mantle, Instead team up WebMD, an Internet-based On Jan. 1, Irene Landry Brady coming troops and bath, bedroom, or hall table, for webinar medical news service, and has (seated) celebrated her 100th birth- sending them home to and did it with the ease and held high-level posts develop- day at the home of her daughter in their families. charm of any television person- The Blake at Gulf Breeze ing media strategies for health- Gulf Breeze where 86 friends and Coggins is an Army ality. Jeanne Merchant and Dot and Home Instead Senior Care care clients of Hill & family gathered for a champagne Reserve Chaplain mar- Morgan were the hostesses at are partnering to offer the pub- Knowlton, Ketchum Public brunch. Pictured with Irene are her ried to an Air Force this meeting and provided love- lic two free continuing educa- Relations and Porter Novelli surviving children, Tanya Brady Ditto Chaplain. She holds a ly table decorations as well. tion units. Public Relations. Levine has and Pat Brady. Doctorate of Ministry in A webinar is scheduled for been an adviser to the Centers Women’s Studies. ‘GBN’ publisher Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at for Disease Control and a regu- about Panhandle Tiger Bay The Lore, Legends hits the big 5-0! The Blake at Gulf Breeze. The lar contributor to ‘Physician’s Club, visit www.panhan- and Learning series pro- subject matter will focus on rec- Weekly.’ dletigerbay.com or call gram is held on the last Friends and office colleagues ognizing the signs of aging and The public is invited to Rosanne Williams at 497-1684. Tuesday of each month gathered at Unique Cafe on need for care and challenges of attend the luncheon meeting at from January through Thursday, Jan. 6 to throw a sur- communication between older New World Landing, 600 South Friends of October, presenting a vari- prise 50th birthdate party for adults and their children. Palafox Street in Pensacola, at Navarre Library ety of topics to the public. Gulf Breeze News co-publisher Heavy hors d'oeuvres with noon. Tickets are $35 for non- Reservations are not Lisa Cady Newell. The event wine and cheese will be served. members. There is no charge An insightful program titled required. For more infor- was themed after ‘Hawaii 5-0,’ For more information, or to for members. To make a reser- ‘Gateway to Iraq’ will be pre- mation, contact Cheryl and Lisa’s husband, Bob, RSVP, please call (850) 934- vation, download a member- sented at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Rothwell at friendsof revealed he’s booked a roman- 4306. Reservations must be ship application or learn more Jan. 25 at the Navarre Library [email protected]. tic cruise for later this summer. made by Jan. 19. Legislative forum planned for Feb. 3 In the upcoming legislative chairman of the Pensacola Bay ber members and $20 for non- session, the Pensacola Bay Area Area Chamber of Commerce members. Call Ashley Spikes at Chamber of Commerce is mak- board of directors. “It’s imperative 438-4081. ing sure state representatives that the private sector works with from Northwest Florida hear the our elected officials to ensure job Council on Aging to important issues facing local creation, accessible health care, host training session businesses. oil spill recovery, stabilized prop- The Pensacola Bay Area erty insurance and a talented Council on Aging of West Chamber of Commerce adopted workforce.” Florida adult day health-care five position statements for the The Pensacola Bay Area center will host a free caregiver upcoming session including the Chamber of Commerce sup- training session on Saturday, support of the Northwest ports the Northwest Florida Jan. 29 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Florida United Recovery Plan, United Recovery Plan, which The training session will be held stabilized property insurance, was created as a regional voice at 875 Royce Street in early childhood education, for economic and environmen- Pensacola. school district funding and tal recovery following the The training session is Medicaid spending. Deepwater Horizon oil spill. designed to provide information The chamber, along with the The chamber will continue to on care-giving, adult day health Gulf Breeze Chamber of push for stabilized property care, area assisted living and Commerce, will present these insurance. Businesses believe a skilled nursing facilities, home issues at a legislative luncheon major hurricane could be detri- health agencies and more. on Feb. 3 at 11:30 a.m. at the mental to the state’s long-term Lunch will be provided by Pensacola Civic Center. The financial health, and there is too Creekside Senior Living. public is invited to attend. much dependence upon assess- Attendance is free to the pub- “Each year, the chamber serves ments by Citizens Insurance lic, but reservations are as the voice of businesses for Company. required. Vendor tables are important issues facing Northwest The cost to attend the legisla- available for $50. To register, Florida,” said Collier Merrill, tive luncheon is $15 for cham- call (850) 432-1475.

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 6 A January 13, 2011 GULF BREEZE NEWS Opinion Gulf Breeze NEWS On the

P.O. Box 1414 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway Spot: Harbourtown Unit #35 By Nikki Treleaven Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 Office: (850) 932-8986 Fax: (850) 932-8794 Will Governor www.gulfbreezenews.com Rick Scott pay 2009 Florida Press Association more attention Statewide Award Winner ■ 1st Place - Best Sports Section to Northwest Florida?

CO-PUBLISHERS Lisa Newell Victoria Papajohn EDITOR Joe Culpepper SPORTS EDITOR Jason Thompson SALES It’s up to us to keep area on Gov’s radar Rusti Fontaine “Yes, because its an important Bob Newell area to pay more attention to, Back in the 1970s, I met Jeff help that we are an hour behind because of the Navy base and the OFFICE MANAGER Atwater at the Kappa Alpha the majority of the state oil spill.” Karen Murphy Order fraternity house in because we are in the central Thomas Campenella Gainesville, and I could tell he time zone. Gulf Breeze ART DIRECTOR was someone very special, To be sure, Pensacola does- Denise Lukas mostly because he was so polite. n’t have many of the pressing GRAPHICS / PRODUCTION He definitely was from a home problems that many of the com- David Schulz where his mother drilled him on munities in central and south having good manners to the Florida have, and we govern CONTRIBUTORS point that it came effortlessly. our area without a lot of inter- Betty Archer Allen One weekend, I invited Jeff vention from Tallahassee. But Bette Boyle steps of the old capitol in Breeze. “How far is that?” was to drive with me to Gulf Breeze we are missing a great opportu- Pam Brannon Tallahassee. The day of events a common question. to visit our beautiful beaches. A nity to shine the spotlight on Scott Page included a 19-gun howitzer Before long, we realized that West Palm Beach native, Jeff Jack Kale salute, a flyover by the F-15 Pensacola was poorly repre- Northwest Florida, its natural hadn’t visited the panhandle Eagles, lunch and tour of the sented at all of the festivities. resources and its workforce. Member: before, and he wanted to see CFO’s office, a parade down Most of our area’s “movers and The communities who will Florida Press Association what it was like. That visit Monroe Street, tour of the shakers” were nowhere to be get the grease for their squeaky made an impression on him. Governor’s mansion and an seen, although I did see Sen. wheels are the ones tugging on “We hope so, he looks like he National Newspaper Assn. When he was inaugurated as invitation to the formal recep- Greg Evers across the crowds the coattails of the elected offi- will.” Jack Corfield Gulf Breeze Area Chamber Florida’s Chief Financial tion for CFO Atwater at the on two occasions. cials. Gulf Breeze of Commerce (“2003 Small Officer last week, I was one of Leon County Civic Center. Pensacola and its opportuni- It’s not the fault of the Business of the Year”) his invited guests. My daughter and I had the ties are out of sight and out of Tallahassee elite to keep Pensacola Beach Chamber I felt as if I were Cinderella chance to meet people from all mind in Tallahassee. We are Pensacola on the top of the “to of Commerce at the ball, slightly out of my over the state, but they mostly psychologically cut off just as do” stack; it’s ours. We need to Pensacola Chamber element but enjoying the oppor- were from points south of Northwest Florida is chopped shine the spotlight on Pensacola of Commerce tunity to witness history as the Tallahassee. We were struck by off from the maps, only to be and keep it from being “cut new governor and cabinet took the comments when we told replaced in the middle of the off” from the rest of the state Navarre Tourist their oaths of office on the them we were from Gulf Gulf of Mexico. It also doesn’t any longer. Development Council Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce LETTER POLICY: Gulf Breeze Touche’, Tide: Tigers bag national title News welcomes your opinion. We reserve the right to edit a It took 53 years and hell record in 1993. Perhaps, the “Yes, he should try to pay more letter to fit space available. We freezing over, but the Auburn worst snub of all occurred when attention to the whole state, but do not accept letters containing Tigers won the BCS National the vagaries of the BCS left historically Northwest Florida has a personal attack on any indi- not gotten much attention.” vidual. Letters must be limited Championship with Monday them on the outside in 2004. night’s scintillating 22-19 victo- Auburn finished 12-0 in the reg- Brett Duch to one per month from an indi- Pensacola Beach vidual writer. If we receive form ry over Oregon.. ular season but was relegated to letters, we will print only the first As an Auburn fan, I have the Sugar Bowl when preseason one we receive. Include your endured my share of taunting No. 1 USC and No. 2 Oklahoma name, address and daytime from my “13”-obsessed also finished the regular season phone number. Alabama Crimson Tide friends. undefeated. One of the most popular jeers I My mother was born in 1957, the Auburn trophy case, as “Big Nothing could stop the 2010 CORRECTIONS: Gulf Breeze can recall goes something like which coincidentally was the Brother” is always quick to Tigers – not opposing teams, News is committed to accuracy “Hell will freeze over before last time the Tigers finished atop emphasize, always suffered a not negative media, not rank- and wants to hear from you if we Auburn wins a national the final rankings. Sorry mom, lack of championships. ings, not even Satan himself. need to make a correction or championship.” but that was a LONG time ago! There’s no doubt the impos- To all of my fellow Auburn clarification. Please email us Well, to all my Bama friends, fans, let’s party like it’s 1957 – at [email protected] Despite the championship ing glossy-black Coaches I want to look you in the eyes when a package of toilet paper with the subject line drought, Auburn fans have Trophy – crowned by the crystal CORRECTION or and say, “You were absolutely always been some of the proud- football – will go a long way in bound for Toomer’s Corner cost CLARIFICATION. Or, call right.” est around – even in the dappled filling that void. about 15 cents. “Probably not, none of them seem (850) 932-8986 during On Monday, the temperature Houndstooth shadow that’s That void was becoming ■ to pay attention up here, we don’t office hours and ask for in Tuscaloosa dipped to 32 always looming from the west. increasingly desolate for Auburn Scott Page is a Gulf Breeze have the dense population, like news or sports departments. degrees Fahrenheit, and, well, The school has loads of tradi- fans in recent years. News staff writer and a gradu- some other areas.” ADVERTISERS: Gulf Breeze Auburn proceeded to win a tion – Tiger Walk, the War Eagle Bad luck in the polls doomed ate of the University of Teresa Helms News will not be responsible for national championship – some- yell, pregame eagle flights and a the Tigers’ one-loss season in Alabama whose football Gulf Breeze quality or discoloration in ads thing, I must admit, I wasn’t sure case full of Heisman and other 1983. Probation kept them from allegiance has steadfastly provided by the advertiser or its I would witness in my lifetime. big-time individual trophies. But capitalizing on a perfect 11-0 remained with Auburn. agents.

Gulf Breeze News is published weekly on Thursdays for $30 In past year, local pump prices are up by more than 30 cents per year by Gulf Breeze News Publishing, Inc. Periodical Average retail gasoline prices in the postage paid at Gulf Breeze, Pensacola rose 1.3 cents per gallon last week, GAS WATCH Florida. USPS # 021819. averaging $3.04 a gallon Sunday. This com- Sorry, no refunds on subscrip- pared with the national average that tions. POSTMASTER: Please increased 1.7 cents to $3.07, according to same day one year ago and 9.2 cents per gal- send address changes to gasoline price Web site lon higher than a month ago. Gulf Breeze News, P.O. Box PensacolaGasPrices.com. The national average has increased 10.0 “No, only if he thinks it’s in his 1414, Gulf Breeze, FL 32562. cents per gallon during the last month and All content is copyrighted Including the change in gas prices in the best interest” 2010. Advertising rates are area during the past week, prices Sunday stands 32.3 cents per gallon higher than this available upon request. were 30.3 cents per gallon higher than the day one year ago. Jim Pohle Gulf Breeze

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS January 13, 2011 7 A Community Gulf Breeze NEWS I just don’t ‘get’ some of today’s TV dialogue As I was watching a show own two feet – no bikes or pers and a groaner (hey, that marked ‘mature content’ recent- scooters. Let’s surprise the sounds like a seafood order, ly, I discovered I must not be as neighbors! doesn’t it?) old as I thought. Most of the Why not devote just half an Change is inevitable, except lines went right over my head, hour a day to walking or anoth- from a vending machine. though ‘kids’ in their 50’s er free activity that can help A bank is a place that will found it hilarious. If I miss the your health? It helps if the lend you money, if you can witty repartee, does that mean I activity you choose is one you prove that you don’t need it. don’t ‘get it’ like they do? enjoy, like dancing. Take stairs Q. Why should you never (Well maybe they ‘get’ it, but instead of elevators, if your iron a four-leaf clover? can they spell repartee?) Does alecky.’ Well, kids are more ings be that easy to come by? knees will stand it. Just a little A. You don’t want to press not ‘getting it’ mean I can advanced these days, probably, ■ moderate exercise most days of your luck. enjoy being young again? and less naive than my genera- Have you recovered from the week helps lower that blood And with that ... see you And speaking of youth, I tion. your New Year’s Eve celebra- pressure and cholesterol count. next time! caught another television come- And it’s not as if the shows tion yet? I guess it takes a little If you need other people to dy the other night, replete with are all either depressing crime longer these days. Everything motivate you, just look into one kids 12 and under as part of the dramas or cynical comedies. does, doesn’t it? of the many clubs or organiza- action, I couldn’t help but won- There are plenty that are pleas- But don’t let that spoil the tions in our town where other der how the content of these ant trifles with happy endings. fun. Now it is a whole new active seniors set a good exam- shows they take part in is Even then, though, do you year to have fun in. Look at all ple for you. Remember, folks, I affecting their thinking. sometimes wonder if they find the new things you can see and never recommend exercise I It is often remarked that the their real life disconcertingly do. The weather promises to be don’t do myself. I guarantee it’s snappy dialogue given to child different from what they por- better this coming week, so I worth it. You’ll feel good and actors sounds either too wise tray? Especially with what you will be hitting the road, and look good. beyond their years or what used hear about the subsequent lives you, I hope, will be, too. And ■ to be called just plain ‘smart of child actors, will happy end- by this I mean, walking on our To close, here are two snap-

Marriage Conference Weight-loss surgery planned for Feb. 4-5 topic of Jan. 20 seminar $1,500 tax credit ends December 31st, 2010 HURRY! There will be a Love and Dr. Jeffrey Lord, a surgeon Respect Marriage Conference FAITH who specializes in weight- HEALTH Kool Breeze on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4- loss surgery procedures, will of Northwest Florida, Inc. 5, at First Baptist Church in Lady of the Assumption present “Weight Loss tion of the small intestine. • Residential heating 21 SEER Heatpumps Gulf Breeze. Hours on Friday Mission on Pensacola Beach Surgery: Is It Right for You?” The second, newer & cooling Qualifies for are 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; hours on will present a special event to on Thursday, Jan. 20, from 6 approach performed at • Routine Service federal tax credit Saturday are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. raise funds for a number of to 7:30 p.m. at the Sacred Sacred Heart is adjustable • Complete Replacement IQ Drive • One of the highest ever! The cost is $30 a couple or local charities. Heart Hospital Conference gastric banding, often called • Certified Technicians www.koolbreeze.com $15 for individuals. The hors d’oeuvre pairings Center in Pensacola. a lap-band procedure. Using License # CM-C057173 (850) 939-33325 Registration ends Jan. 30. will be Saturday, Feb. 5 from Sacred Heart offers two a laparoscope, the surgeon Food and childcare will be 6 to 9 p.m. at St. Ann’s types of weight-loss surgery places an inflatable band provided. Nickelsen Hall at 100 Daniel that use small incisions. The around the stomach, creat- To learn more, call (850) Drive. Music will be provid- first is laparoscopic gastric ing a small upper pouch at 932-2207 or (850) 698-7490 ed by Doug Koontz, and the bypass surgery, which the top, with restricted pas- or log on to event promises to be a fun- involves a permanent rerout- sage to the rest of the stom- [email protected]. filled evening. ing of the digestive system ach. This pouch fills quickly ■ Tickets are $15. For reser- that leaves patients with a and creates a feeling of full- The Christian Service vations, tickets or informa- small stomach pouch. The ness. Commission of St. Ann tion, please call Mary at 934- surgery creates a bypass that To make a reservation, call Catholic Church and Our 3520. reroutes food around a por- (850) 416-1628.

OBITUARIES

MARY W. DREES HARVEY D. JORDAN Jordan also is survived by The second phase of his 1939-2011 1927-2011 many cherished grandchildren career was with Noonan and great-grandchildren, and by Construction Company of Mary Amelia Whittington Harvey Driscoll Jordan, 83, of his brother, Dr. John P.Jordan of Pensacola. Drees, 71, of Pensacola Beach, Gulf Breeze, passed away on New Orleans. He and Marty were founders passed away Thursday, Jan. 6, Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011. Services were Monday, Jan. and active members of the Gulf 2011. Jordan lived an eventful life. 10 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Breeze United Methodist Drees was born May 23, 1939 He was born June 16, 1927 and Gulf Breeze. Burial was in Church. He served on the first in Crystal Springs, Miss., and grew up as an Army brat. He Barrancas National Cemetery City Council in Gulf Breeze. Lee grew up in Dockery, Miss., later enlisted and rose from the on Jan. 11. was very active in the Gilmore where she attended Ruleville rank of private to a company Online condolences may be Bayou Association and the High School. She attended commander of parachute expressed at www.roselawn- maintenance of Deadman’s Mississippi State College for infantry. Between World War II fh.com. Island. Women in Columbus, Miss., and and the Korean War, Jordan He spent many hours on his graduated from Delta State worked for the Associated WAYNE E. LEE sailboat, the “Naughty Lee.” His University with a degree in Press, graduated from San Jose 1926-2011 other sailing adventures includ- Education. She moved to State University, and was com- ed several trips aboard “Buster” Jacksonville and worked as a missioned a second lieutenant Wayne Elmend Lee, 84, of in the Regatta Del Sol to Mexico. schoolteacher and met Morrie, in the Reserve Officers Training Gulf Breeze, passed away In 1963, Lee started an her husband for 46 years. Corps. He graduated from the Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011. underground utility construction Drees was involved in many Military Police Criminal Lee was born June 22, 1926 company, Utility Service Co., in social and civic organizations. Investigative Division School. in Panama City to Wayne and Gulf Breeze. She was a founding member of After the Korean War, Jordan Aimee Peacock Lee. He attend- Lee was preceded in death by the Pensacola Beach founded Resident Newspapers ed Bay County High School. At his mother, Aimee Lee; his lov- Elementary School. She was in the greater San Jose area, 18, he enlisted in the Army and ing wife, Marty; and his sister, also a member of the Pensacola writing a weekly column for 10 proudly served in Europe in Ruth Lee. Beach Woman’s Club, the head years. After owning nightclubs, World War II. After his military He is survived by his broth- of the Krewe of Wrecks, clerk of restaurants, and running an 80- duty, Lee returned to Florida and ers, Bill Lee (Margaret), Jim the voting polls for Pensacola acre ranch, he established a attended the University of Lee (Barbara); and sisters, Beach and Gulf Breeze, mem- casino corporation in Nevada, Florida, graduating with a Aimee Jo (Karl) Nelson and ber of the Pensacola Heritage ran for Nevada State Treasurer, degree in Civil Engineering and Anne Cary (Don) Herner; son, Foundation, the Merry and later developed Group Land Surveying. Willliam “Bill” Victor (Jill) Lee; Mermaids, and the SOB’s . She Homes for emotionally disturbed He met his bride, Lois Ann daughter, Merrie Jeanette Lee; enjoyed playing Bunko, and her teenagers. He retired in Gulf (Marty) Lee, in Ocala, where she grandchildren, Bart (Natalie) true happiness was yelling Breeze. was finishing her degree in Rupert, Nick Rupert, Jordan “BINGO!” Jordan was predeceased by Nursing. They soon married and Lee, and Randy Lee. He also She was preceded in death his wife of over 40 years, Carol had two children, William Victor leaves behind his four-legged by her parents, Robert and Bailey Jordan, who died in 2008, (Bill) Lee and Merrie Jeannette companion “Missy”. Flossie Whittington. and a son, Herbert Lee Jordan Lee. They moved to Gulf Breeze A memorial service was held She is survived by her loving II. in 1954. at Gulf Breeze United Methodist husband, Morrie, and their chil- He is survived by three chil- Lee began his career with the Church on Jan. 11. dren: Davis (Kim), Amy, Matt dren: Kerry Jordan Peralta of Florida Department of In lieu of flowers, contribu- (Dawn), Jayne (Johnny Gulf Breeze, Daniel B. Jordan of Transportation as Resident tions may be made to the Dead Redmond), Robert; and her Coos Bay, Ore., and Harvey Engineer in the Pensacola Man’s Island Project in care of grandchildren, Katie, Marissa, Taylor Jordan of Stockton, Calif.; District. He oversaw many proj- the City of Gulf Breeze, the Gulf Amanda, and Maci. She had two and by six step-children, Steven ects in Northwest Florida includ- Breeze Dog Park, Gulf Breeze great-grandchildren. R. Accinelli, Dubuque, Iowa, ing construction of the Escambia United Methodist Church or a Funeral service was held at Carla M. Accinelli Huelman, Las River Bridge, Creighton Road charity of your choice. Pensacola Beach Community Vegas, Nev.; Paul B. Accinelli, and the Cervantes Street Bridge Arrangements were entrusted Church on Jan. 10. Burial fol- Jackson, Calif; Marilyn F. over Bayou Texar in Escambia to Rose Lawn Funeral Home of lowed at Rose Lawn Funeral Greiner, Gulf Breeze; Michael J. County. He also was in charge of Gulf Breeze. Offer condolences, Home. On-line condolences Accinelli, Coos Bay, Ore; and construction of Shoreline Drive share memories and sign the may be expressed at Christopher B. Accinelli of and South Sunset in Gulf guestbook at www.roselawn-fh.com. Livermore, Calif. Breeze. www.roselawn-fh.com.

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 8 A January 13, 2011 GULF BREEZE NEWS Community Gulf Breeze NEWS Avalex receives 2011 Former softball star joins forces Florida Companies with Nfinity Corp. Charity Butler, a Pensacola native and to Watch award former professional softball player, has been hired by Nfinity Athletic Corporation Avalex Technologies Corp. to work as a brand manager. She will be has been recognized as a recipi- BUSINESS responsible for the future development of ent of the 2011 Florida the Nfinity’s Softball Brand by overseeing Companies to WatchSM award, innovation leader. Avalex is the the design, marketing and production of the an honor presented by GrowFL, leading supplier of flat panel company’s Softball Division. the Florida Economic displays, digital mapping sys- Nfinity Athletic Corp. is the first Gardening Institute at the tems, and digital video women’s high-performance University of recorders used for airborne sur- athletic team sport footwear Central Florida veillance. The company’s company expanded into the and ACG Florida, strengths are its people, strong sport of softball. In 2010, Butler retired from in association with customer focus, financial per- Scott Page/Gulf Breeze News the Edward Lowe formance and innovative tech- Despite cold temperatures, work continues on the new Avalex Technologies com- playing softball and focused Foundation. nologies. plex in the former Gulf Breeze Ford location east of the National Seashore. her efforts on coaching and Fifty compa- When the airborne surveil- developing tools for female Butler Ihns nies from across lance and military markets want athletes in sport. She found- the state of Florida rugged, reliable and easy-to-use ed Exceed Sports, LLC an educational will receive their awards at an ‘Ignite Pensacola’ launches Feb. 8 company for female student-athletes. In technologies, they want Avalex. awards gala on Thursday, Feb. addition to writing Prep Steps, she devel- All Avalex engineering, design, Do you have an idea ple like you who have an ingenuity hidden in the 17 in Orlando. oped and produced a new DVD series, the manufacturing, sales, support about how to make the idea and the courage to woodwork of Pensacola. Florida Companies to Watch Fi Hitting System. Using the Fi concepts, and repairs are performed at its Pensacola Bay Area a better share it,” Frank said. “Each “It’s also a fantastic way is an awards program that cele- Butler has conducted hitting camps across facility in Northwest Florida. In place to live and work? speaker is allowed to use 20 to socialize,” Frank said. brates privately held second- the U.S. and internationally. September, Avalex will contin- If so, people want to hear slides, 15 seconds each, to “All the creativity in the stage companies headquartered “Charity’s passion for the game of soft- ue to expand and move its head- your thoughts. help convey their message. room makes for great con- in the state. To be eligible, ‘Ignite Pensacola’ is a Topics range from technical versation.” ball and for life in general definitely caught applicants must employ quarters to a new state-of-the- our attention,” said Tate Chalk, CEO of art facility in Gulf Breeze. new meeting forum created innovations and environ- The first meeting is at between six and 99 full-time by area resident Michael mental issues to how great 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. Nfinity Athletic Corp. “Her knowledge CEO Tad Ihns founded the equivalent employees and have Frank. The concept is rough- beer is and why you love 8 at Seville Quarter. It’s and entrepreneurial experience will prove avionics solutions company in between $750,000 and $50 mil- ly based on gathering with your cat. The fast-paced for- happening during Global to be invaluable assets to the Nfinity 1992. Avalex has grown from lion in annual revenue or work- like-minded thinkers and mat should create dynamic Ignite Week where Softball Brand, but her commitment to truly ing capital in place. Awardees four employees to more than 58 visionaries and tossing about presentations that entertain “Ignites” will take place in making a difference in the lives of female are selected for demonstrating today. The product line has been the most innovative ideas for and raise the collective I.Q.” 50-plus cities across five athletes and her dedication to the sport of the intent and capacity to grow expanded from one to five dis- the future of the area. Since there is no specific continents. Ignite Pensacola softball made her a perfect fit for the based on employee or sales tinct product lines offering Ignite gives people the topic, participants are is free, but RSVPs are rec- Nfinity Family.” growth, exceptional entrepre- numerous options to special- opportunity to share some- allowed to cross social and ommended at ignitepensaco- Butler worked closely with the 2010 neurial leadership, sustainable mission operators. The phenom- thing they’re passionate about cultural barriers and hear la.com. Attendees with Gulf Breeze High School softball team, competitive advantage or other enal growth earned Avalex in a fun, relaxed setting. ideas they never would have RSVP tickets will have pri- which eventually advanced to the first state notable strengths. recognition as one of the fastest “Ignite is a series of 5- otherwise. Ignite is a way to ority if the event reaches Elite Eight appearance in the program’s his- Avalex Technologies is an growing companies in America. minute talks given by peo- help expose the pockets of seating capacity. tory.

Aviation Museum adds ‘hangar’ CALL NOW (850) 939-2884

BY NIKKI TRELEAVEN Sera Sera,” which in 1956 people in the military who visit became the first aircraft to land the museum can relate to,” said Gulf Breeze News EXPIRATION DATE [email protected] at the South Pole, and the P2V- Ragsdale. 02-15-11 1 Neptune nicknamed the The Aviation Museum is NO MONEY The National Naval Aviation “Truculent Turtle” that in 1946 open seven days a week from 9 DOWN & Museum at Pensacola NAS has established a long-distance a.m. to 5 p.m. INTEREST been working hard to reorganize record flight from Perth, ■ Sell Us Your FREE and redesign the museum. Australia to Columbus, Ohio. The National Flight Academy til 2012 During this process, the muse- The Hangar Bay One has a announced a $1.7 million grant Air Conditioning & um recently added a new exhib- mix of old and new aircraft that from the Emil Buehler Perpetual it called the Hangar Bay One, is fun for all ages to see. “Just Trust to support design, devel- when you install your which is made up of all post- because you don’t love air- opment and installation of flight new system by Heating System February 15, 2011** World War II aircraft. planes doesn’t mean you won’t simulators as the pinnacle expe- Hangar Bay One adds 55,000 have fun,” Ragsdale said. rience for National Flight square feet of exhibit space to a The Hangar Bay One has also Academy participants. Our company, Southern Breeze One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating, facility that is already one of the received some new aircraft. The The National Flight Academy will provide up to $3,054 in discounts, tax credits and rebates toward the pur- largest in the world. Some of the Hangar Bay One is now home to is currently under construction chase and installation of a new premier or optimum home comfort system. aircraft included are from the Museum’s Coast Guard and scheduled to open in 2012 This is the best time in 2011 to exchange your home’s air conditioning and Vietnam and Korea. Aviation Exhibit and will have adjacent to the Naval Aviation heating system with a new, super efficiency model that saves up to 40% on “We’re reorganizing the the SP-5B. Museum. your heating and cooling costs.* And here is the best part, you can do it all The Hanger Bay One was The National Flight Academy museum, trying to group every- with no money down and deferred interest for 12 months if you install thing together,” said Marketing scheduled to open in November, vision is to be the world leader and Public Relations Director but there were unexpected in aviation-inspired learning your new system by February 15, 2011.** Shelley Ragsdale. “We have delays. The new attraction is adventures, delivering an excit- moved outside aircraft inside expected to open soon. ing experience that ignites stu- Here’s why! and given people a reason to The museum offers free dents’ passion for Science, come back and experience admission and tours, and all of Technology, Engineering and Trade-In and Recycle System Discount - We offer a trade-in discount and work something new.” the 400 volunteers and tour Math. The program will with a company that pays us to recycle the metal, copper and refrigerant in your old unit. Some highlights of the new guides are military veterans. immerse seventh- through 12th- We are passing those dollars onto you along with the money saved for installing a complete exhibit are the R4D-5L “This brings a personal grade students for 5½ days of system at one time. Skytrain, also nicknamed “Que aspect to the tours, which some role-play as aviators. Trade-In and Recycle System Discounts up to . . . . $ 554 Parts & Labor Warranty - We include FREE a 10 year parts and labor warranty with Naval Academy admissions forum set the installation of a new premier or optimum home comfort system. U.S. Naval Academy admis- is assigned to Bravo Troop, 1st 10 Year Parts & Labor Warranty - value up to . . . . . $ 700 sions officials invite all interest- MILITARY Squadron 153rd Cavalry, Utility Savings - a 10 year or older system costs you $400-$1,000 more per year to ed middle and high school stu- Pensacola. She is the daughter operate than a new system. In addition to these savings, we have One Hour discounts up to dents to attend an admissions registration.” Space is limited; of Randy and Renee Mayne of $1,300. information forum in Pensacola Navarre. The sergeant graduat- attendees are encouraged to reg- Utility Savings & One Hour Discounts up to ...... $ 1,300 on Saturday, Jan. 29, from noon ister early. ed in 2003 from Navarre High to 4 p.m. School. For more information about Federal Tax Credit - The Federal Tax Code provides tax credits up to $500 for energy The event will take place at the event, contact the U.S. efficiency upgrades made to an individuals primary residence in 2011. the National Naval Aviation Coggins graduates Naval Academy admissions Museum at 1750 Radford office at (410) 293-1858. from AF basic training Boulevard, Naval Air Station Federal Tax Credit up to ...... $ 500 Pensacola. Burns inducted into Air Force Airman Nathan D. TOTAL OF ALL INCENTIVES ...... $ 3,054 The program is an excellent Coggins graduated from basic opportunity to meet with the Non-com Officer Corps military training at Lackland Air Your savings could even pay for your new system. We promise our high efficiency systems Naval Academy’s admissions Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. will keep money in your pocket with their energy savings features. Sincerely, staff and learn about the out- Army National Guard Sgt. The airman completed an We will guarantee that in writing! We have many payment plans available to fit your budget. standing opportunities the Jenna L. Burns was inducted in intensive, eight-week program the Noncommissioned Officer Naval Academy has to offer. that included training in military Call us at (850) 939-2884 to schedule an appointment Corps and became a member of Will Clause P.S. To register, e-mail your full discipline and studies, Air Force to give you an exact quote on how much you will save in your name, number in party and e- the Army’s committed, profes- core values, physical fitness, Will Clause home. mail address to sional leaders of soldiers under and basic warfare principles and General Manager [email protected] and ensure their charge. skills. License #RA13067409 Act now before these rebates and incentives expire. * * Energy savings illustrations apply when replacing systems with comparable size that your subject line reads Burns, a team leader with He is the son of Michael “Pensacola Admissions Forum eight years of military service, Coggins of Navarre.

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com Island News Pg 4B

Section B YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER January 13, 2011 I resolve... Northwest Floridians make a difference for homeless kids in their community

BY VICI PAPAJOHN and helping the ELC put together free tote Gulf Breeze News bags filled with items for preschool chil- [email protected] dren. “These totes are wonderful for the fami- Most Gulf Breeze residents find them- lies,” said Tawny Strader, AmeriCorps selves clearing away old toys, books and VISTA worker with the ELC. “They contain clothing to accommodate the abundance of sippy cups or bottles, diapers, wipes, socks. new things that arrived with the holidays, PJs, tooth brushes and many other necessary but for nearly 1,800 Santa Rosa County res- items. With Rotary’s help, we provided bags idents, being homeless means a very differ- to 127 families, and served 226 ent reality. children.” “It’s hard for most of us to accept that In 2010 alone, the Gulf Breeze Rotary there are homeless families in Santa Rosa Club provided over $4,200 for the County,” Brunie Emmanuel, Director of the Homeless Children’s Program, and the club EscaRosa Coalition on the Homeless, told also attained a 2011 Simplified Grant from the Gulf Breeze Rotary Club Tuesday. “We Rotary’s Northwest Florida District have really improved our data collection for $3,000. with the help of faith-based services, shel- “This club is a shining star for hearing ters and the schools. Our numbers are more about this challenge and stepping up to the accurate now and we now know of nearly plate to be a resource for the community in 50 percent more homeless than last year.” many ways, the Homeless Children’s When there are school-aged children Program included,” said Emmanuel. involved it is easier to find out, according to Emmanuel said his coalition faces a very Vicki Pugh, professional development coor- important challenge on Jan 26 and 27 when Submitted Photo Tawny Strader, AmeriCorps VISTA worker for ELC, helps a young child “discover” dinator at Early Learning Coalition (ELC) the entire community must be canvassed. all the items in her bag. 226 bags were funded by the Gulf Breeze Rotary Club for of Escambia County. Schools do an excel- The data collected in the 24-hour period homeless preschoolers in Santa Rosa County in 2010. lent job helping the homeless families of helps set the agenda – and funding – for the school age children find the support they programs his agency offers. need. In recent years, the Early Learning “We train volunteers each year, and we Coalition has really stepped up their efforts go out at noon on the first day and canvass to help homeless families with preschool- agencies, shelters and the community. All ers. of our volunteers are trained, and we nor- “The children are where we really put mally need about 100 to get the job done. our efforts,” she said. “Reaching those We are definitely in need of more volun- preschoolers is very important, and that is teers. They can sign up online at what the Gulf Breeze Rotary Club is help- www.ecoh.org or call us at 439-3009.” ing us do.” Early Learning Coalition of Santa Rosa Two years ago the club started funding County is located at 6555 Caroline Street in Milton. To find out more about how you can help, or to schedule an appoint- ment to become a volunteer, dial 983- 5313. Anyone interested in making contri- butions/donations to the Rotary Homeless Children’s Program, or to volunteer, contact John Bruce, Gulf Breeze Rotary program coordinator, at 292-3675. You can make a difference – one child at a time.

LEFT: The Homeless Children’s bag items are paid for through the Gulf ABOVE: Breeze Rotary Club, and volunteers Samples of the items included in the Homeless Children’s gift tote may seem like basic assemble them as needed. necessities to some, but they light up the children’s eyes according to Strader.

OWN THE LIFESTYLE

1162 Sanibel Ln ■ MLS# 362735 202 Poinciana Dr ■ MLS# 401594 1437 Rangoon Cv ■ MLS# 401597 4075 Madura Rd W ■ MLS# 388136 GULF BREEZE | 4 BD | 2.5 Baths GULF BREEZE PROPER | 4 BD | 2 Full Baths GULF BREEZE | 3 BD | 2 Full Baths GULF BREEZE | 5BD | 4 Full Baths 2,010 SF ■ $215,000 1,705 SF ■ $239,000 1,676 SF ■ $209,900 5,200 SF ■ $1,049,000 New, Custom Home ■ Price Reduced! Corner Lot ■ Fenced Backyard Tiger Point ■ Screened Pool ■ Cul-de-sac Waterfront ■ Boat lift ■ Pool ■ Adjacent to golf

1708 Beaver Pond Rd. ■ MLS# 390620 1323 Soundview Tr n MLS# 394933 3238 Quietwater Ln. ■ MLS# 384675 850.916.5050 GULF BREEZE l 3 BD l 2.5 Bath GULF BREEZE | 4 BD | 3 Full Baths GULF BREEZE l 2BD l 2.5 Baths LevinRinke.com 2,429 SF ■ $ 279,900 3892 SF ■ $1,500,000 1,800 SF ■ $ 195,000 Very private ■ 1 plus acre lot Santa Rosa Sound ■ Deep water ■ Pier Waterfront ■ Panoramic views of P’cola Bay

www.gulfbreezenews.com (850) 932-8986 GULF BREEZE NEWS 2 B January 13, 2011 GULF BREEZE NEWS Community/Entertainment Gulf Breeze NEWS Pensacola’s Monumental Mile ■ A 20-minute stroll up Palafox reveals over 400 years of history

BY SCOTT PAGE Photos by Scott Page Special from Splash! Magazine 1 [email protected] The clock and bell (photo #4) that currently sits in front of the Escambia I’ll bet a lot of people know County Courthouse was Pensacola boasts over 450 originally housed in the first years of history. But, I’ll also county courthouse, built bet that most people probably after the Florida territory don’t know that nearly all of it was acquired in 1821. The is immortalized downtown courthouse was finished in along a 1.2-mile stretch of 1887, with the clock and Palafox. bell installed in 1890. It is with that in mind that we embark along Pensacola’s “Monumental Mile.” 5 Our historical journey begins at Plaza de Luna, which hugs Pensacola Bay at the southernmost tip of Palafox. Though it memorializes the oldest event in Pensacola histo- ry – Tristan de Luna’s 1559 4 landing – Plaza de Luna is the newest Pensacola park, having opened in 2007. It’s the ideal spot to catch a sunset, which beautifully silhouettes the tri- umphant statue of de Luna in photo #1. From there, we walk a little less than a half a mile north to Plaza Ferdinand VII. Designated in 1960 between Government and Zaragosa Streets, it was named after King Ferdinand VII of Spain (1813-1833). The cession of Florida to the United States from Spain occurred at the 6 Plaza on July 17, 1821. General Andrew Jackson made a public speech to townspeople, inform- For his success at the Battle ing them that the land was now of Pensacola, Bernardo de the Florida Territory, and that Galvez was permitted to use Pensacola would be its capital. the words “Yo Solo” (I alone) His bust (photo #2) sits at the on his coat of arms. The south end of the Plaza. bust (photo #7) of Galvez Across the street at the was a gift from the Spanish northwest corner of Palafox government. Galvez’s brav- and Government, sits the clock ery was demonstrated when and bell (photo #4) from the he sailed his ship, The clocktower of the original Galvezton, unsupported into Escambia County Courthouse, Pensacola Bay under attack built in 1887. The building was from the British fort. demolished in 1938, but the clock and bell were preserved. The Confederate Memorial In 1982, the clock and bell (photo #8) features the fig- were installed at their present 2 ure of a confederate soldier, location in front of the new head bowed, looking south- 7 ward atop its towering Escambia County Courthouse. obelisk. With time on our side, we The William Dudley Chipley Monument (photo #3) sits at the center of Plaza Ferdinand VII. travel a short distance to the Chipley (1840–1897) – an American railroad tycoon and statesman – created two railroads intersection of Palafox and in the Florida Panhandle and served one term as mayor of Pensacola and one in the Florida 8 Garden – where we find the 9- Senate. Jackson’s bust sits at the south end of the plaza. 11 Homage to America (photo #5). The ceramic archway began Sept. 10, 2001 as a piece to be included in artists Peter 3 King and Xinia Marin’s exhibi- tion “Architectural Passages.” The tragic events of the next morning led the artists to revise the concept of their piece, cre- ating a tribute and response to the terrorist attacks of 9-11. Just to the north, between Chase and Gregory Streets, sits Martin Luther King Plaza (photo #6). The park – centered by a bust of Dr. King – was dedicated on Jan. 18, 1993 and honors King’s contribution to the American Civil Rights Movement. A short march halfway up BOX OFFICE OPEN DAILY the hill leads us to Fort George 1:00 pm Park – home to the bust of the Gulf Breeze, Hwy. 98 3.7 miles east of Pens. Beach Exit Spanish military leader (850) 934-3332 Bernardo de Galvez (photo #7), remembered for aiding the Show times good ONLY: Fri, January 14 - Thu, January 20 United States in its quest for independence in the ● The Dilemna (PG-13): 1:50 4:25 6:55 9:15 Revolutionary War. ● The Green Hornet The “Monumental Mile” *In DLP Digital 3D (PG-13): 1:25 4:05 6:45 9:15 culminates at the Confederate ● Season of the Witch (PG-13): 1:35 4:15 7:10 9:30 Memorial in Lee Square (photo ● Black Swan (R): 1:25 3:45 6:50 9:05 #8). The obelisk, with the fig- ure of a Confederate soldier ● Little Fockers (PG-13): 1:40 4:20 7:15 9:25 atop, was dedicated in 1891. ● True Grit (PG-13): 1:30 3:55 6:40 9:10 These six locations encapsu- ● Tron Legacy In DLP Digital 3D (PG): 1:30 4:00 6:30 9:00 late a bit of the legacy of each ● The Chronicles of Narnia: of the City of Five Flags’ his- The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (PG): 7:00 9:10 torical eras – and all in just over ● Tangled (PG): 1:45 4:35 one “Monumental Mile” of one Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com downtown street. To buy tickets online, go to: WWW.MOVIESHOWTIME.NET

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS January 13, 2011 3 B Fun & Games Gulf Breeze NEWS Celebrate Dr. King, King of Rock this week This weekend marks the birthdays of two of the most influential people in the devel- BEST BETS opment of American culture – Martin Luther King and Elvis Presley. Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson First Annual New Year’s The King of Rock’s birthday Street, Pensacola Resolution 5K Run/Walk is Friday, January 14, and the 850-432-2042 9 a.m., Silver Sands Factory Mattie Kelly Center at Stores, Fort Walton Beach Northwest Florida State College Chris MacDonald's Memories Landing, Destin is hosting a celebration – Chris of Elvis Rockin' Birthday Bash 850-664-7787 MacDonald’s Memories of 7:30 p.m., Mattie Kelly Arts Elvis Rockin’ Birthday Bash. Center, 100 College Boulevard, 30A Songwriters Festival – Martin Luther King’s birth- Niceville Hooks, Lines & Singers day follows on Saturday, 850-729-6000 Over a dozen venues along January 15. The City of Highway 30A, Cultural Arts Pensacola will host its annual StudioAmped Concert Association of Walton County Martin Luther King Parade on 7 p.m., WSRE, 1000 College 850-622-5970 Monday, January 17 at 11 a.m. Boulevard, Pensacola downtown. 850-484-1211 So, get out and celebrate Pensacola State College's Lyceum Series: French classi- American history and two of its 30A Songwriters Festival – beloved icons. cal guitarist Florian Larousse Hooks, Lines & Singers 7:30 p.m., PSC Ashmore Fine Over a dozen venues along Arts Auditorium, Building 8, Submitted photo Thursday, Jan. 13 Highway 30A, Cultural Arts Pensacola Campus As part of Pensacola State College's Lyceum Series, French classical guitarist Florian Association of Walton County "The Lamentable and True 850-484-1847 Larousse performs 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium. Larousse, 22, 850-622-5970 Tragedie of M. Arden" has won international competitions in various countries including France, Germany, 7:30 p.m., Pensacola Little African American Heritage Hungary, Portugal, Spain and the United States. Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson Saturday, Jan. 15 Society presents "Dangerous Street, Pensacola Occupations: Pullman Porters" “The Color Purple” 850-432-2042 "The Lamentable and True 7 p.m., J. Earle Bowden Monday, Jan. 17 Wednesday, Jan. 19 Broadway Series Tragedie of M. Arden" Building, 120 E. Church Street, 7:30-10 p.m., Mattie Kelly Arts Martin Luther King Parade Chef Irv: Cooking “Inspired By France” Dinner 7:30 p.m., Pensacola Little Pensacola Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson Center, 100 College Boulevard, 11 a.m., Downtown Pensacola Demos and Cocktails 6:30 p.m., McGuire's Irish Pub, 850-469-1456 Niceville Street, Pensacola 850-434-5371 5-6:30 and 7:30-9 p.m., 33 Harbor Boulevard, Destin 850-729-6000 Jackson's Steakhouse, 400 850-432-2042 850-654-7002 Sunday, Jan. 16 South Palafox Street, Pensacola 30A Songwriters Festival – JSOP Jazz "Gumbo" featur- 850-217-2347 Friday, Jan. 14 Pensacola Beach Run, "The Lamentable and True Hooks, Lines & Singers ing Kathy Lyon 5K,10K, 1/2 Marathon Tragedie of M. Arden" Over a dozen venues along 6 p.m., Seville Quarter, 130 Tai Chi Class "The Lamentable and True 8 a.m., Casino Beach, 2:30 p.m., Pensacola Little Highway 30A, Cultural Arts E. Government St., Pensacola 7 a.m., Destin Library Tragedie of M. Arden" Pensacola Beach Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson Street Association of Walton County 850-433-8382 150 Sibert Avenue, Destin 7:30 p.m., Pensacola Little 850-932-1500 850-432-2042 850-622-5970 850-837-8572

Solution, page 2B

Solution, page 2B Solution, page 2B

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 4 B January 13, 2011 GULF BREEZE NEWS Island News Gulf Breeze NEWS

Pensacola Beach Chamber Florida is plans ‘Go Irish on the Island’ St. Patrick’s Day is coming sooner than you think, and the Pensacola Beach Chamber is busy planning to “Go Irish on the Island.”A planning meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 20 at 2:00 p.m. on these at the Santa Rosa Island Authority Board Room Attendance is mandatory at this committee meeting if you want to be included on the Pub Crawl. Details: 932-1500. Georgians’ Krewe of Kids parade set for Feb. 26 The youngest revelers and their pets are welcome to join the Krewe of Kids and Kritters parade on Saturday, Feb. 26. The paraders will line up at 10:30 at the Pensacola Beach Fire minds Station, and the parade starts at 11 a.m., continuing along Via de Luna to the Pensacola Beach Community Church.The entry fee for Former resident and friends raise kritters is $5 and kids are free. For details, visit www.pensaco- labeachmardigras.com. money to help sealife Submitted photo Amelia Johnson, far left, and her friends in her new commu- From staff reports nity raised $300 to help save sealife from the oil spill. Back A former resident of Pensacola Beach, Amelia Johnson, age 12, row, from left: Margaret Timberlake, Emily LaBoon. Front recruited some of her friends in Georgia to help raise money to row: Amelia, Grace Trimpe, Joanne Timberlake and Kayla clean up the beaches following the oil spill. Amelia, a former stu- Cherry. dent at Pensacola Beach Elementary School, moved with her fami- ly to Athens, Ga., in 2009. Escambia Community Foundation, Inc. After hearing about oil on the beaches and the potential harm to In a letter to the girls thanking them for their donation and area wildlife, Amelia decided to try to find a way to help. She cre- efforts, Paul Young, the Executive Director of the foundation, said, ated an informal organization she named Save Our SeaLife (SOS) “It is heartwarming to see young people engaged in matters of and asked friends at her new school to join her efforts to raise importance.” money. Amelia, along with her friends Joanne and Margaret Young stated that while virtually all of the oil had been removed Timberlake, Grace Trimpe, Emily LaBoon and Kayla Cherry, sold from the beaches, the more urgent need was help for individuals and baked goods, smoothies, and homemade jewelry to raise money. families impacted by the spill. Amelia says that she and her friends Over the last several months, the girls raised $300, which they will continue their efforts to raise money for these and other chari- donated to the environmental fund established by The Greater ties. An invisible man visits the pharmacy Dave So there I am waiting in the as guilty as anyone at being going to listen to those who are pharmacy drop off line at the focused on my own agenda that tired of being ignored. I’m Ramsey Tiger Point Wal-mart. (For your I don’t always see the people in going to notice the homeless. free case of conjunctivitis or my life either. I’m going to have a cup of cof- “Pink Eye” stop by the Kale This year, I’m going to try to fee with a friend and listen to house whenever my children are see the invisible people in our how THEY are doing without M-F 2p-4p home!) I’m noticing all the dif- community. I’m going to ask having to tell about what is ferent kinds of people in there. about you because I really do going on with me. I’m going to Some folks are in their pajamas. care. I’m going to make it my have eyes that see and ears that Some are dressed to the nines. job to make sure that you are hear. www.newsradio1620.com Some look depressed while oth- you, too, have become invisible. heard. I’m going to pray for Love one. Love another. ers appear as carefree as the wind. Some are hurrying. Some are just killing time. Together, we were customers. I knew some of them. I rec- ognized so and so, but they were 100 yards away in the produce. I thought I knew this person, but couldn’t recall a name. Tracy would talk to me about church when she arrived. Joe and I ended up telling stories about our recent hunting trips. Walmart was definitely the place to be . . . or was it ? In the middle of all of conversing and observing, it happened. I became invisible. Really. It was like I had super powers or something. I didn’t know what happened. I didn’t feel any If so, I’m sorry. I know that I’m those without a prayer. I’m different. I wasn’t hit by a light- ning or zapped by an alien ener- gy ray. There was no magic ring or special cloak. I was just invisible. “How do you know that you were actually invisible?” you say. I’m glad you asked. I knew I was invisible because this guy just jumped in front of the line and began to speak to the lady at the counter without any comment or gesture in my direction. It was as if I wasn’t even there. The lady at the counter gave him her undi- vided attention, which took great effort. I know it took great effort because he spent an eter- nity figuring out his insurance and transferring his prescription and telling her his life story. I recognize that I sound a little frustrated. I was. He left with- out ever looking back to apolo- gize or excuse his faux pas. At this point I became visible again and the clerk asked how she could help me. She did and I was grateful. Maybe you have been invisi- ble before. Maybe you have felt like nobody could see you. With all the different people walking around, you might have been overlooked. Maybe you feel taken for granted. Maybe you don’t feel heard. Maybe

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com Guests coming? Already a customer? 10% OFF Refer a Friend & get First Home Cleaning (with additional booking) 10% OFF The Southern Touch Cleaning Service The Southern Touch Cleaning Service Call Southern Touch (850) 932-7630 www.cleaningservicepensacola.com

Section C YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER January 13, 2011 Sports Calendar Dolphins win two in overtime Thursday, Jan. 13 Girls Basketball vs. Central GBHS wins at West Fla., Navarre in consecutive nights (JV Gold 5 p.m., Var. BY JASON THOMPSON Then President went had five, Mitchell point lead and a couple 6:30) 6-for-7 from the field in deKozan four, Andrew of questionable calls that Girls Soccer vs. Catholic Gulf Breeze News [email protected] the fourth quarter to lead Zambetti and Jake Baker went against them to win (JV Gold 5 p.m., Var. the Dolphin comeback, two each and Eric at West Florida Thursday. 6:30) A short-handed GBHS hitting the last of his Adams one. Bennett and GBHS came out on Boys Soccer at Choctaw (JV Dolphin basketball team three 3-pointers with 6.2 Zach Batson both had fire, making 60 percent of 5 p.m., Var. 7) went on the road last seconds left to tie it at 52. five rebounds, while its shots to take a 28-19 week and won overtime Navarre had a chance Bennett had five assists. halftime lead. Friday, Jan. 14 games on consecutive to win it in regulation Sevon Bracey had 19 West Florida’s Boys Basketball vs. Navarre nights – the second of and force a second points and Jarrell defensive pressure got it (Ninth grade 5 p.m., JV which was a 57-54 overtime, but couldn’t Cunningham 12 for back into the game. It 6:30, Var. 8) overtime win at Navarre connect on long jumpers. Navarre, who lost despite forced the last of GBHS’ on Friday. President went 10-for- a 40-26 rebounding edge. 28 regulation turnovers Saturday, Jan. 15 The night before, 17 from the field. Chris Dolphins 59, West on a ball they appeared to Boys Soccer vs. PHS (JV GBHS won a District 1- Taylor and Jordan Florida 56 (OT) have tipped out of bounds noon, Var. 2) 4A game at West Florida. Bennett both had 10, GBHS bounced back with 4.6 seconds left. Boys Basketball at Chipley Dolphins 57, while Blake Meredeth from blowing a five- (JV 1:30 p.m., Var. 3) Navarre 54 (OT) •See Dolphins, Pg. 6C Girls JV Gold Basketball at Don President scored MIlton, 11 a.m. 18 of his career-high 23 President, points in the fourth Monday, Jan. 17 quarter and overtime, as 2012 Girls Basketball vs. Navarre the Dolphins overcame a Don President drives (JV Blue 5 p.m., Var. 15-point, third-quarter in for a layup in the 6:30) deficit to win at Navarre. fourth quarter of the The Raiders came out Dolphins’ 57-54 overtime win Friday Tuesday, Jan. 18 strong, scoring on four of at Navarre. President Boys Soccer at Fort Walton their first five scored 18 of his Beach (JV 5 p.m., Var. 7) possessions. They made career-high 23 points two 3-pointers and led 18- in the fourth quarter Wednesday, Jan. 19 8 after one, but went 2- and overtime. Girls Soccer vs. West for-18 from 3-point range Jason Thompson/ Florida-Washington the rest of the game. Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Gulf Breeze News winner in District 1-4A Navarre stretched its Dolphin fans celebrate Don President’s game- semifinal, 7:30 p.m. lead to eight at the half tying 3-pointer against Navarre. and 13 after three. Sports Briefs Lady Dolphins tie Tiger Point baseball, softball, t-ball signups now Navarre again, 1-1 Signups for the 2011 Tiger Point baseball, softball and t-ball Win over Choctaw clinches top seed at districts seasons are underway Saturdays in January (through Jan. 22) BY JASON THOMPSON the box that couldn’t be volleyed from 9 a.m.-noon at the trailer at Gulf Breeze News District 1-4A Tourney by a teammate. Another Herman cross two minutes later required Tiger Point Park. [email protected] Jan. 17-21, Dolphin Stadium – Baseball (ages 4-14) and $5 per person a deflected save by Allison The Lady Dolphin soccer softball (7-16) are $75 per Monday Carter to keep Navarre from team celebrated Senior Day player, as well as the $45 family 4) W. Florida vs. 5) Washington, scoring first. Saturday with a 1-1 tie with 6 p.m. Carter made several saves in membership fee. Navarre. The stalemate was the Wednesday the first half, including one after second one this year and the 2) PHS vs. 3) Choctaw, 5:30 p.m. 1) GBHS vs. WF-Wash. winner, a collison with Hermann in the GBSAbaseball, third in the last two seasons 7:30 p.m. 20th minute. softball, t-ball between the archrivals. Friday Haley Bohannon would score The Lady Dolphins will host GBHS’ goal in the 46th minute, signups at Rec Catholic in their regular season finishing off a pass from Center finale before hosting the District Gulf Breeze had the early Morgan Floyd. Navarre would Registration for the 2011 1-4A Tournament, starting advantage, keeping the ball in answer in the 68th minute when GBSA baseball, softball and t- Monday. GBHS, as the top seed, Navarre's third for the first seven Madison Rodwell settled a ball seasons are underway now will get a bye and play in the minutes. A cross from Korrie GBHS goal kick, dribbled in at the Rec Center. semifinals on Wednesday. Abernathy had to be punched from about 25 yards out and For more information contact Lady Dolphins 1, Navarre 1 out by Navarre's keeper. scored. Teresa Hawthorne at The Lady Dolphins struck Navarre began forcing the The Lady Raiders have never first before Navarre answered in [email protected] or call 934-5140. Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News issue in the eighth minute, with beaten Gulf Breeze in a varsity Cori Snyder (2) and Morgan Floyd (4) celebrate Haley the second half to salvage a tie North Florida-bound Alex girls match. •See Briefs, Page 6C Bohannon’s goal in the Lady Dolphins’ 1-1 tie with Navarre. Saturday. Hermann sending a cross into •See Lady Dolphins, Page 4C

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 2 C January 13, 2011 GULF BREEZE NEWS Sports Gulf Breeze NEWS Lady Dolphins win at West Florida BY JASON THOMPSON Gulf Breeze News [email protected] The GBHS Lady Dolphin basketball team held West Florida to six points in the fourth quarter to win 37-29 Thursday in Pensacola. Addison Pohlmann had 10 points, while Savanah Johnson had eight points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. Maggie Mims had seven points and six rebounds, while Cierra Culp had six points, eight rebounds and seven steals. Coral Molina had four points and a team-high 12 rebounds, while Brenna Callahan had two points. Washington 69, Lady Dolphins 49 Pohlmann scored a career- high 28 points with five 3- pointers in a loss to Washington on Jan. 4. Mims had nine points, while Haydn Ilano had five, Johnson four, Callahan two and Culp one. Catholic 41, Lady Dolphins 37 Catholic’s Lauren Evans hit two free throws with 19 seconds left to seal a win over Gulf Breeze Monday. Pohlmann hit four 3-pointers and finished with 16 points for Gulf Breeze, while Mims had 15 points and 11 rebounds. Culp, Johnson and Callahan all had two points each. Catholic JV 22, Lady Dolphin JV Gold 6 Abbey Olsen had four points and Amanda McGaha two as GBHS was held scoreless in the first half in a loss to Catholic. The Lady Dolphins, who played PHS Tuesday, host Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Central tonight on Senior Night. Cierra Culp is fouled driving to the basket in GBHS’ 37-29 win at West Florida Thursday.

Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Another breakout season? Megan McDonald throws, while Brooks Reynolds lays down a bunt during the first day of GBHS softball tryouts Monday. The Lady Dolphins, who lost in the regional finals last year, are looking to advance to the state tournament for the first time in school history.

Facing a foreclosure, upside down on your mortgage and need to sell ... I CAN HELP!

www.NWFLHomesearch.com Robert Havrilla - or - Realtor [email protected]

850-450-7341

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS January 13, 2011 3 C Sports Gulf Breeze NEWS Dolphins lose 1-0 to Navarre

BY JASON THOMPSON Gulf Breeze News [email protected]

A penalty kick in the closing minutes of the match was the difference as Navarre edged Gulf Breeze 1-0 Saturday at Dolphin Stadium. Josh Goldstein made several saves in the first half, while Max McDaniel and Alex Meade each set up good scoring chances for the other in the first 40 minutes, but neither found the back of the net.

Dolphins 2, West Florida 1 McDaniel scored off a feed from Josh Ceravolo with three minutes left as the Dolphins edged West Florida in a District 1-4A matchup Thursday. McDaniel, who has 15 goals on the season, set up Halston Michaud’s goal with 10 minutes left in the first half. Goldstein was in goal in the first half, while Matt Clay had six saves in the second half.

Washington 2, Dolphins 1 McDaniel’s first half goal gave the Dolphins the early lead, before the Wildcats scored a pair before the end of the half as they won at GBHS Jan. 4. Cole Irwin set up McDaniel’s goal, while Christian Ceccarelli had six saves in the loss. J. Nevin Shaffer, Jr., P.A. Attorney and Counselor at Law • Dolphin JV 3, Navarre 0 Practicing Patent, Trademark, Copyright Zach Johnson, Lucas Zalar and Miguel and Trade Secret Law • Florida Board Flores all had goals in the Dolphins’ win Certified Intellectual Property Law over Navarre Saturday. Specialist • AV Rated • Member of Cesar Suarez, Nate Hoskins and Thomas Alabama, Florida and Texas Bars Fitzgerald had assists in the win for GBHS. 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Suite 43 Dolphin JV 1, West Florida 0 Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561 Braxtin Strange scored a first half goal in www.nevinshaffer.com the Dolphins’ win over West Florida. (o) 850.934.4124 The Dolphins play a key District 1-4A (f) 850.934.4143 match tonight at Choctaw before returning home to host PHS Saturday at 2 p.m. on Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Senior Day at Dolphin Stadium. Lucas Skinner (right) battles for possession in the Dolphins’ 1-0 loss Saturday. Nevin Shaffer, [email protected]

LOOKFOR

AND Get ‘em while they’re hot! Winter Clothing Clearance! So much to choose from ...Why shop anywhere else? www.eliterepeatsandboutique.com ON Harbourtown, Suite27• 913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Gulf Breeze, FL (Lots of parking on Saturdays!) M - F 10 AM - 6 PM • SAT 10 AM - 5 PM (850) 934-00492

Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Football Academic Awards Freshman Mark Duntz, sophomore Nick Bookout, junior Blake Meredeth and senior Josh Burdette were Academic Award winners at the recent Dolphin Football Banquet. What’sonyourmind?What’sonyourmind? It's kind of like Letters to the editor. But it' s live, immediate, and interactive. Call in, LIVE on WEBY’s interactive shows Open Mic 8-9 am Your Turn 4-6 pm Weekdays Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Offensive award winners Live. Local. Immediate. From left: Taylor Busbee (Tempo Award), Michael Mann (Most Improved Offensive Player), Eric Adams (Team MVP), Joe Belitsos (Most Valuable Offensive Lineman), Mitchell deKozan (850) 623-1330 | www.1330weby.com (Nascar Award), Maury Goldstein (Courage Award) and Andrew Jurnovoy (Coaches Award).

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 4 C January 13, 2011 GULF BREEZE NEWS Sports Gulf Breeze NEWS

Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Gina Bertelli with parents Marty and Kathy, brother Dominic, Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Jenna Ceravolo with parents Frank and Valerie, brothers sister Maria Bertelli. Mallory Buechler with parents Chris and Suzanne Buechler. Josh and Jake Ceravolo and grandmother Helen Kaiser. To offer Gulf Breeze News at your business, call (850) 932-88986

SAUL ULLMAN, M.D. Specializing in: Microincision Cataract Surgery ● Over 25,000 implants performed ● The first to offer Multifocal IOL technology in Pensacola Visit www.UllmanEye.com Read why over 100 Doctors have chosen Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Dr. Ullman for their surgery. Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Casey Platt with parents Dean and Doris Platt. 9400 University Parkway, Suite 302 Morgan Floyd with parents Amy and John Floyd. (850 ) 208-1900

®

Timothy Wise Representative The Prudential Insurance Company of America 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway Suite 10 Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 (850) 932-0846 [email protected]

* Availability varies by carrier and state. Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Manager Hannah Sepulveda, with parents Shelley and Camila Sharp, with parents John and Maria Elena and Gregory Sepulveda. brother Nikolas Sharp. Commercial Warehouse for sale or lease MLS# 390144

Sale 6,400 sf: $539,900 Lease1,600 sf: $850 mo 2933 Westfield Rd., Gulf Breeze Ea. 1600 sf space heated/cooled w/bathroom.

Cell: Residential and Commercial 850-384-7607 www.denrem.com [email protected]

Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Cori Snyder, with parents Dick Snyder and Debbie Santavy Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News and sister Meredith Snyder. Reilly Sullivan, with parents Paul and Andrea Sullivan. LADY DOLPHINS: Top seed in tournament Continued from page 1C

Lady Dolphins 4, Choctaw 1 Sara Papantonio scored a pair of goals as the Lady Dolphins clinched the top seed in the next week’s District 1-4A Tournament with a win at Choctaw Thursday. Papantonio scored in the seventh minute before Hannah Rodgers scored six minutes later. Bohannon scored in the 56th minute before Papantonio scored her team-leading eighth goal of the season three minutes later. Victoria Price and Sam Welsh had assists in the win, while Carter had nine saves. Lady Dolphin JV 1, Navarrre 0 Kristyn Suelflow's goal 11 minutes into the second half was the difference as the Gulf Breeze Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News JV squad edged Navarre Saturday. Laura Harpole (center) and Mallory Buechler celebrate Haley Bohannon’s goal Saturday.

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS January 13, 2011 5 C Sports Gulf Breeze NEWS Youth basketball returns to Rec Center

BY JASON THOMPSON Gulf Breeze News [email protected]

Dozens upon dozens of squeaking basketball shoes could be heard at the Rec Center Saturday as play resumed in the Gulf Breeze Sports Association’s basketball league after a two-week holiday hiatus. The following is a recap of Week 2 action (Dec. 17): 7-8 girls Rotunda 24, Doerr 10: Zoe Burkholder had 16 points for Rotunda, while Trinity McCrea had eight. Lauren Thompson had six points for Doerr, while Emily Amberson and Cassie Davis had two each. Neumann 30, Burt 12: Isabella Escamilla had 12 points for Neumann, while Caroline Politt had eight, Caroline Kostic Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News four and Kaylie Herring, Callie Emily Amberson dribbles the ball for Team Doerr Saturday. Neumann and Merigrace Whited had two each. 9-10 boys had six each for Binion, while Hannah Burdett had 10 Napier 14, Pugh 8: Chance Logan Kilgore and Jack Flores points for Burt, while Calllie Napier had six points for had four each and Patrick Burt had two. Napier, while Corbin Fulford Hodges two. 7-8 boys had five, Spencer Abney four Dalton 27, Durst 24: McCurdy 8, Litner 2: and Aaron Jennings two. Reddon McLaurine had nine Matthew McCurdy had four Chris Durst, Jacob Brandon, points for Dalton, while Casey points for McCurdy, while Trevor Hegarty and Joshua Warford had seven, Zach Ryland McCurdy and Koby Stillman had two each for Pugh. Pohlmann three and Taylor Taylor had two each. Mauro 21, Massey 16: Tyler Kehoe, Turner Mitchell, Bobby Benjamin Neumann had two Dittmer had eight points for Murphy and Logan Turner two points for Litner. Mauro, while Dylan Brayton each. 9-10 girls had six, Antonio Mauro three Timothy Durst had 10 points Richards 14, Sydow 3: and Leonard Brown and Daniel for Durst, while Xavier Arant Kasey Richards had six points Brayton two each. had five, Michael Flake three for Richards, while Claudia Spencer Segal had 10 points and James Broach and Anthony Sims had four and Ava Van Pelt for Massey, while Braden Hull-Kennedy had one each. and Quinlyn Bray had two each. Massey had four and John Valletto 29, Burtt 25: Sophia Sanchez had two Wilkey two. Joshua Hartley had 15 points points for Sydow, while Taylor 11-12 boys for Valletto, while Jonah Roby Dube had one. Valletto 47, Binion 22: had six, Ethan Phyfe four and Curington 13, Brandon 3: Joshua Hartley had 14 points Clay Bloodworth and Nicholas Blair Amberson had 11 points for Valletto, while Ethan Phyfe Valletto two each. for Curington, while Alexandra had 12, Clay Bloodworth 11, Braydon Caldwell had 15 Salazar had two. Shane Imm and Kenny points for Burtt, while Chandler Nicole Manderson had two McCanse four each and Burtt had eight and Josh Priest points for Brandon, while Nicholas Valletto two. and Andres West one each. Elizabeth Pollitt had one. Bo Fabbro and Derek Whited Durst 20, Binion 19: Timothy Durst had nine points for Durst, while Connor Nitterauer had seven and Chase Olsen and Anthony Hull- Kennedy two each. Logan Kilgore had seven points for Binion, while Derek Whited had four and Reid Binion, Bo Fabbro, Joshua Hoffman and Jack Flores had two each. Van Pelt 36, Dalton 17: Addison Van Pelt had 13 points for Van Pelt, while Corey Nolan had 10, Lucas Keigley seven, Brian Richards four and Emory Neff two. Keegan Luchsinger had six points for Dalton, while Taylor Kehoe had five, Zach Pohlmann three, Bobby Murphy two and Evan Schulz one. Editorial Note: Several games in this report were inadvertantly omitted from last week’s report. Reports from the 11-14 year old girls and 13-14 year old boys leagues will Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News appear in next week’s report. Zoe Burkholder drives to the basket for Team Rotunda.

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 6 C January 13, 2011 GULF BREEZE NEWS Sports Gulf Breeze NEWS BRIEFS OLPHINS Win two in OT Girls weighlifting wins D : From page 1C three-team meet Washington 57, Dolphins 41 Dolphin JV 56, Continued from page 1C 119 lb. class – 1) Ezelle TPSATiger Ball BY JASON THOMPSON Batson had a career-high 15 Washington 54 (OT) (115/125 – 240), 4) Audrey Gulf Breeze News The Jags couldn’t connect on points and 10 rebounds in a loss Nick Bookout made two free Jan. 21 at Feerick (110/100 – 210). [email protected] a game-winning shot as Bennett to Washington Jan. 4. throws with no time left in Tiger Point Golf 129 lb. class – 1) Chavers made the game-winning bucket Taylor added 10 points and regulation, while Brian Garbell The GBHS Lady Dolphin (140/150 – 290), 3) Emily with 37 seconds left. eight rebounds, while Meredeth hit a 12-footer with eight seconds Club weightlifting team won a three- Craven (95/115 – 210). The Dolphins looked to have had five points and four left in overtime to give the The third annual Tiger team meet with Milton and 139 lb. class – 1) Culpepper taken the early lead in the overtime, rebounds, Bennett four, Baker Dolphins a win over Washington. Ball is Friday, Jan. 21 Pace last week. Gulf Breeze (105/125 – 230), 2) Emily but a goaltending call on a Zambetti three and President and deKozan Garbell, Franks and Sarra all from 6:30-10 p.m. at finished with 45 points, while Stuckey (110/115 – 225). layup was missed. The Jags made two each. had 10 points for the Dolphins. Tiger Point Golf and Milton had 41 and Pace 20. 154 lb. class – 2) Chelsea one of the two technical free throws Dolphin JV 53, Navarre 48 Dolphin ninth grade 39, Country Club. Cost is $15 Emily Retherford, Katelyn Cahela (100/115 – 215), 3) Kasey after coach Von deKozan protested Tyler Franks and Xan Sarra Escambia 35 per per person, payable at Ezelle, Meredeth Chavers and Schoenberg (100/110 – 210). the missed call. Zambetti made five had 13 points each in the Brandon Aydelott had nine the door. Heavy d’oeu- Adrian Culpepper all won 169 lb. class – 2) Megan their weight classes. GBHS McDonald (110/130 – 240). of his nine points in the extra Dolphins’ win at Navarre Friday. points as the Dolphin freshmen vres, a DJ and a cash bar results were as follows: 183 lb. class – 3) Raquel Arias session, while Taylor and Bennett Dolphin JV 42, West Florida 15 squad edged the Gators Saturday. will be available. Please 101 lb. class – 1) Retherford (120/115 – 235), 4) Lindsey both had 15 points. Franks had eight, while Sarra Navarre ninth grade 46, RSVP no later than (120 lb. bench press, 100 lbs. Meredith (105/105 – 210). and Tyler Claudio had seven each Dolphins 31 Friday, Jan. 14. Taylor also had 11 rebounds, clean and jerk – 220 total), 3) 199 lb. class – 2) Jamie and Austin Droogsma and Aydelott had 15 points, while For more information, while President and deKozan Ashley Scott (55/80 – 135). Droogsma (130/130 – 260). had seven each, Baker four and Landon Cagle six each. in a win Jarvis had seven and Dorsey six call Jackie Foxworth at Thursday in Pensacola. in a loss Friday at Navarre. 109 lb. class – 3) Alayna The sub sectional meet was Batson two. 341-1726 or Hayes (90/90 – 180). Wednesday in Navarre. [email protected]. LEGALS

NOTICE OF Name in which Assessed: ––––––––––––––––––––– Name in which Assessed: Florida OR BOOK 2495 PG 1590 St., Milton, Florida on the located in Santa Rosa PARTNERS II LLC holder County, In the State of APPLICATION LARRY ERIC COOLEY, NOTICE OF JOHN PHILIP HARPER, ––––––––––––––––––––– Parcel ID: 16-1N-28-2320- 7th day of February, 2011 County, In the State of of the following Tax Sale Florida. FOR TAX DEED CARLIE LEE COOLEY, APPLICATION CAROLEE CARLSON- NOTICE OF 00300-0010 at 12:00 noon. Dated this Florida. Certificate has filed said CHRISTINE COOLEY FOR TAX DEED DAFFIN APPLICATION Name in which Assessed: the 15th day of December, Tax Certificate for the Tax Unless such certificate NOTICE IS HEREBY All of the above property is All of the above property is FOR TAX DEED PAUL QUALLS 2010. Unless such certificate Deed to be issued thereon. shall be redeemed accord- GIVEN THAT ALUMNI located in Santa Rosa NOTICE IS HEREBY located in Santa Rosa All of the above property is shall be redeemed accord- The Certificate Number ing to Law, the Property PARTNERS II LLC holder County, In the State of GIVEN THAT ALUMNI County, In the State of NOTICE IS HEREBY located in Santa Rosa Mary M. Johnson ing to Law, the Property and year of Issuance, the described in such of the following Tax Sale Florida. PARTNERS II LLC holder Florida. GIVEN THAT ALUMNI County, In the State of Clerk of the Circuit Court described in such Description of property, Certificate will be sold to Certificate has filed said of the following Tax Sale PARTNERS II LLC holder Florida. of Santa Rosa County, Certificate will be sold to and Name(s) in which it is the Highest Bidder, at the Tax Certificate for the Tax Unless such certificate Certificate has filed said Unless such certificate of the following Tax Sale Florida the Highest Bidder, at the assessed is as follows: east end lobby of the Deed to be issued thereon. shall be redeemed accord- Tax Certificate for the Tax shall be redeemed accord- Certificate has filed said Unless such certificate ––––––––––––––––––––– east end lobby of the County Administrative The Certificate Number ing to Law, the Property Deed to be issued thereon. ing to Law, the Property Tax Certificate for the Tax shall be redeemed accord- NOTICE OF County Administrative Certificate Number: 2254 Complex at 6495 Caroline and year of Issuance, the described in such The Certificate Number described in such Deed to be issued thereon. ing to Law, the Property APPLICATION Complex at 6495 Caroline Year of Issuance: 2008 St., Milton, Florida on the Description of property, Certificate will be sold to and year of Issuance, the Certificate will be sold to The Certificate Number described in such FOR TAX DEED St., Milton, Florida on the 7th day of February, 2011 and Name(s) in which it is the Highest Bidder, at the Description of property, the Highest Bidder, at the and year of Issuance, the Certificate will be sold to 7th day of February, 2011 Description of Property: at 12:00 noon. Dated this assessed is as follows: east end lobby of the and Name(s) in which it is east end lobby of the Description of property, the Highest Bidder, at the at 12:00 noon. Dated this LT 9 BLK 197, HOLLEY the 15th day of December, County Administrative assessed is as follows: County Administrative and Name(s) in which it is east end lobby of the NOTICE IS HEREBY the 15th day of December, BY THE SEA, AS DES IN 2010. Certificate Number: 2302 Complex at 6495 Caroline Complex at 6495 Caroline assessed is as follows: County Administrative GIVEN THAT ALUMNI 2010. OR BOOK 2722 PG 1802 Year of Issuance: 2008 St., Milton, Florida on the Certificate Number: 2449 St., Milton, Florida on the Complex at 6495 Caroline PARTNERS II LLC holder Parcel ID: 18-2S-26-1920- Mary M. Johnson 28th day of February, 2011 Year of Issuance: 2008 28th day of February, 2011 Certificate Number: 1578 St., Milton, Florida on the of the following Tax Sale Mary M. Johnson 19700-0090 Clerk of the Circuit Court Description of Property: LT at 12:00 noon. Dated this at 12:00 noon. Dated this Year of Issuance: 2008 7th day of February, 2011 Certificate has filed said Clerk of the Circuit Court Name in which Assessed: of Santa Rosa County, 3 BLK 25, HOLLEY BY the 5th day of January, Description of Property: LT the 5th day of January, at 12:00 noon. Dated this Tax Certificate for the Tax of Santa Rosa County, JOSE SANTOS, MARIA Florida THE SEA, 2ND CORR & 2011. 19 BLK D, EAST BAY 2011. Description of Property: the 15th day of December, Deed to be issued thereon. Florida SANTOS ––––––––––––––––––––– AMEND, AS DES IN OR HEIGHTS, AS DES IN OR PROPERTY DESCRIBED 2010. The Certificate Number ––––––––––––––––––––– All of the above property is BOOK 1815 PG 1503 Mary M. Johnson BOOK 2543 PG 1880 Mary M. Johnson IN OR BOOK 1894 PG 62 and year of Issuance, the NOTICE OF located in Santa Rosa Parcel ID: 18-2S-26-1921- Clerk of the Circuit Court Parcel ID: 19-2S-27-1010- Clerk of the Circuit Court Parcel ID: 15-1N-28-0120- Mary M. Johnson Description of property, APPLICATION 02500-0030 of Santa Rosa County, 00D00-0190 of Santa Rosa County, 09400-0010 Clerk of the Circuit Court and Name(s) in which it is FOR TAX DEED Name in which Assessed: Florida Name in which Assessed: Florida Name in which Assessed: of Santa Rosa County, assessed is as follows: COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT TODD A RAITER ––––––––––––––––––––– PERRY BIGGS ––––––––––––––––––––– DOUGLAS M MEDLEY Florida NOTICE IS HEREBY IN AND FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA All of the above property is NOTICE OF All of the above property is NOTICE OF All of the above property is ––––––––––––––––––––– Certificate Number: 2239 GIVEN THAT ALUMNI FAMILY DIVISION CASE NUMBER: 09-DR 1168 located in Santa Rosa APPLICATION located in Santa Rosa APPLICATION located in Santa Rosa NOTICE OF Year of Issuance: 2008 County, In the State of FOR TAX DEED County, In the State of FOR TAX DEED County, In the State of APPLICATION Florida. Florida. Florida. FOR TAX DEED Description of Property: NOTICE OF TATIANA KOSHELEVA (PLANTIFF) NOTICE IS HEREBY NOTICE IS HEREBY LT 2 BLK 167, HOLLEY PUBLIC SALE VS. EGIDIJUS URBONAS (RESPONDANT) Unless such certificate GIVEN THAT ALUMNI Unless such certificate GIVEN THAT MARK & Unless such certificate BY THE SEA, AS DES IN (ADDRESS UNKNOWN) shall be redeemed accord- PARTNERS II LLC holder shall be redeemed accord- DEBORAH JOHNSON; shall be redeemed accord- NOTICE IS HEREBY OR BOOK 1608 PG 1243 Pursuant to ch ing to Law, the Property of the following Tax Sale ing to Law, the Property KING CHARITABLE ing to Law, the Property GIVEN THAT ALUMNI Parcel ID: 18-2S-26-1920- 713.585(6) 85.09 f.s., YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action has been filed against described in such Certificate has filed said described in such REMAINDER TRST holder described in such PARTNERS II LLC holder 16700-0020 Donna Caiazzo, as you and that you are required to serve a copy of written Certificate will be sold to Tax Certificate for the Tax Certificate will be sold to of the following Tax Sale Certificate will be sold to of the following Tax Sale Name in which Assessed: authorized Title defenses, if any, to it on TATIANA KOSHELEVA, Petitioner, the Highest Bidder, at the Deed to be issued thereon. the Highest Bidder, at the Certificate has filed said the Highest Bidder, at the Certificate has filed said RONALD P PAPIERSKI, Specialist for D&S whose address is 1107 Key Plaza #164 Key West, FL east end lobby of the The Certificate Number east end lobby of the Tax Certificate for the Tax east end lobby of the Tax Certificate for the Tax SANDRA M PAPIERSKI Automotive Service 33040 on or before Jan. 23, 2011 and file the original with County Administrative and year of Issuance, the County Administrative Deed to be issued thereon. County Administrative Deed to be issued thereon. All of the above property is Center will sell the follow- clerk of this Court at the Santa Rosa County Court, PO Box Complex at 6495 Caroline Description of property, Complex at 6495 Caroline The Certificate Number Complex at 6495 Caroline The Certificate Number ing to the highest bidder 472 Milton, FL 32572 before service on Petitioner or imme- subject to any liens; net St., Milton, Florida on the and Name(s) in which it is St., Milton, Florida on the and year of Issuance, the St., Milton, Florida on the and year of Issuance, the NOTICE UNDER diately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be proceeds deposited 28th day of February, 2011 assessed is as follows: 28th day of February, 2011 Description of property, 7th day of February, 2011 Description of property, FICTITIOUS NAME LAW entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition. at 12:00 noon. Dated this at 12:00 noon. Dated this and Name(s) in which it is at 12:00 noon. Dated this and Name(s) in which it is w/clerk of court per 713.585; owner/lienhold- the 5th day of January, Certificate Number: 2432 the 5th day of January, assessed is as follows: the 15th day of December, assessed is as follows: NOTICE IS HEREBY You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified ers right to a hearing 2011. Year of Issuance: 2008 2011. 2010. GIVEN that the under- of your current address. (Your may file Notice of Current prior to sale date per Certificate Number: 2392 Certificate Number: 2065 signed, desiring to Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law 713.585(6) 85.09 f.s.; to Mary M. Johnson Description of Property: LT Mary M. Johnson Year of Issuance: 2008 Mary M. Johnson Year of Issuance: 2008 engage in business under Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed post bond per 559.917 Clerk of the Circuit Court 74 BLK A, EAST BAY Clerk of the Circuit Court Clerk of the Circuit Court the fictitious name of to the address on record at the clerk’s office. of Santa Rosa County, HEIGHTS, AS DES IN OR of Santa Rosa County, Description of Property: of Santa Rosa County, Description of Property: f.s.; owner may redeem vehicle for cash sum of Florida BOOK 2730 PG 1445 Florida PROPERTY DESCRIBED Florida PROPERTY DESCRIBED Coastal Concrete Lifting WARNING: Rule 12.285, Florida Family Law Rules of lien; all sales held Parcel ID: 19-2S-27-1010- IN OR BOOK 2321 PAGE ––––––––––––––––––––– IN OR BOOK 2365 PG located at Procedure, requires certain automatic disclosure of docu- w/reserve; inspect 1wk ––––––––––––––––––––– 00A00-0740 ––––––––––––––––––––– 1457 NOTICE OF 1369 & OR BOOK 2831 416 Dracena Way. ments and information. Failure to comply can result in sanc- prior @ lienor facility; NOTICE OF Name in which Assessed: NOTICE OF Parcel ID: 19-2S-26-0000- APPLICATION PG 1150, LESS LT 91, in the County of Santa tion, including dismissal or striking of Pleadings. cash only; anyone inter- APPLICATION CHERYL A CATON APPLICATION 00403-0000 FOR TAX DEED EAST BAY HEIGHTS Rosa, in the City of Gulf ested call 850.665.2595 FOR TAX DEED All of the above property is FOR TAX DEED Name in which Assessed: (ASSESSED SEPERATE- Breeze, Florida, 32561 This notice shall be published once each week for four con- located in Santa Rosa RICK DAVIS NOTICE IS HEREBY LY) or 292.2911; Sale date 1- secutive weeks in GULF BREEZE NEWS. 31-11 @ 1pm @ 104 E. 9 NOTICE IS HEREBY County, In the State of NOTICE IS HEREBY All of the above property is GIVEN THAT ALUMNI Parcel ID: 17-2S-27-0000- intends to register the Mile Rd., Pensacola, FL GIVEN THAT ALUMNI Florida. GIVEN THAT ALUMNI located in Santa Rosa PARTNERS II LLC holder 00502-0000 said name with the WITNESS my hand and the seal of said court at Miami 32534: PARTNERS II LLC holder PARTNERS II LLC holder County, In the State of of the following Tax Sale Name in which Assessed: Division of Corporations Florida on this 18 day of November, 2010. 2004 Ford VIN: of the following Tax Sale Unless such certificate of the following Tax Sale Florida. Certificate has filed said BS INVESTMENTS LLC of the Department of 1FTWW33P64EA64300 Certificate has filed said shall be redeemed accord- Certificate has filed said Tax Certificate for the Tax All of the above property is State, Tallahassee, MARY M. JOHNSON lien amt. $8,421.05 for Tax Certificate for the Tax ing to Law, the Property Tax Certificate for the Tax Unless such certificate Deed to be issued thereon. located in Santa Rosa Florida. As Clerk, Circuit Court Deed to be issued thereon. described in such Deed to be issued thereon. shall be redeemed accord- The Certificate Number County, In the State of labor/services and stor- Santa Rosa County, Florida age charges. The Certificate Number Certificate will be sold to The Certificate Number ing to Law, the Property and year of Issuance, the Florida. Dated at Pensacola, (Circuit Court Seal) Lienor: D&S Automotive and year of Issuance, the the Highest Bidder, at the and year of Issuance, the described in such Description of property, Florida, this 10th day of By Wendy Wadsworth Service Center Description of property, east end lobby of the Description of property, Certificate will be sold to and Name(s) in which it is Unless such certificate January, 2011. As Deputy Clerk and Name(s) in which it is County Administrative and Name(s) in which it is the Highest Bidder, at the assessed is as follows: shall be redeemed accord- 6848 Hwy. 87 N, Milton, FL 32570, assessed is as follows: Complex at 6495 Caroline assessed is as follows: east end lobby of the ing to Law, the Property Brad K. Kitzel TATIANA KOSHELEVA St., Milton, Florida on the County Administrative Certificate Number: 1755 described in such ph 850.626.0353. Petitioner Certificate Number: 2312 28th day of February, 2011 Certificate Number: 2470 Complex at 6495 Caroline Year of Issuance: 2008 Certificate will be sold to LEGAL 916 (305) 395-2088 LEGAL 915 Year of Issuance: 2008 at 12:00 noon. Dated this Year of Issuance: 2008 St., Milton, Florida on the the Highest Bidder, at the Gulf Breeze News LEGAL 905 Gulf Breeze News the 5th day of January, 28th day of February, 2011 Description of Property: east end lobby of the 1-3-11 Gulf Breeze News 1-13-11 Description of Property: 2011. Description of Property: at 12:00 noon. Dated this LTS 1 & 2 BLK 3, LYN- County Administrative 4x 12-23-10 PROPERTY DESCRIBED LTS 5 & 6 BLK H, EAST the 5th day of January, WOOD PARK, AS DES IN Complex at 6495 Caroline IN OR BOOK 1520 PG Mary M. Johnson BAY HEIGHTS, AS DES 2011. 602 & OR BOOK 2270 PG Clerk of the Circuit Court IN OR BOOK 2876 PG 824 of Santa Rosa County, 1526 Mary M. Johnson Parcel ID: 18-4N-27-0000- Florida Parcel ID: 19-2S-27-1010- Clerk of the Circuit Court REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 00302-0000 00H00-0050 of Santa Rosa County, REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Planning Consultant Services to Assess the CONSULTANT SERVICES TO CREATE AND NOTICE OF Geographic Extent of the Well Field Protection Zone DISTRIBUTE A GROUND WATER PROTECTION PUBLIC SALE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Based on Spatial Analysis between GIS Layers EDUCATIONAL BROCHURE Pursuant to ch DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS 713.585(6) 85.09 f.s., and Develop an Overlay Area Map Santa Rosa County, Florida is soliciting proposals from qualified firms interested in cre- Donna Caiazzo, as The Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida will receive sealed ating and distributing a Ground Water Protection Educational Brochure in conjunction authorized Title bids from qualified licensed contractors for the construction of the Ganges-Madura Santa Rosa County, Florida is soliciting proposals from qualified firms interested in pro- with the County's East Milton Wellfield Protection Project. The proposed project scope Specialist for CT & G drainage improvements. This project will upgrades the inadequate drainage facilities to viding a professional Assessment of the Geographic Extent of the Well Field Protection includes development of the content and layout of an informational brochure to explain Automotive will sell the handle the expected runoff from the area, as shown on the plans and specifications. Zone Based on Spatial Analysis between GIS Layers and Develop an Overlay Area Map actions every property owner can take to avoid contamination of the ground water; print- following to the highest of the area in conjunction with the County's East Milton Well Field Protection Project. The ing a sufficient quantity of the brochure and mailing them to the property owners in the bidder subject to any All bids must be original and delivered by hand, Fed Ex, or mail to the Santa Rosa County proposed project scope includes performing an analysis of various existing GIS layers Wellfield Protection area. liens; net proceeds and identifying the area most appropriate for enhanced aquifer protection. Procurement Department, 6495 Caroline Street Suite G, Milton, Florida, 32570; and must deposited w/clerk of All proposals must be in writing and delivered by hand, mail, or Fed EX to the Santa Rosa be received by 10:00 A.M., February 8, 2011, at which time bids will be opened and read court per 713.585; All proposals must be in writing and delivered by hand, mail, or Fed EX to the Santa Rosa County Procurement Department, 6495 Caroline Street Suite G, Milton, Florida 32570; aloud. All interested parties are invited to attend. Bids are to be sealed and clearly owner/lienholders right County Procurement Department, 6495 Caroline Street Suite G, Milton, Florida 32570; and must be received by 10:00 a.m., January 25, 2011. Only proposals received by the to a hearing prior to sale labeled "Bid - GANGES / MADURA DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS". Bids received and must be received by 10:00 a.m., January 25, 2011. Only proposals received by the aforestated time and date will be considered. All proposals shall be sealed and clearly date per 713.585(6) after this time will be rejected and returned to the bidder unopened. aforestated time and date will be considered. All proposals shall be sealed and clearly labeled, "RFQ - EDUCATIONAL BROCHURE". Please provide the original proposal, 85.09 f.s.; to post bond labeled, "RFQ - GIS ANALYSIS". Please provide the original proposal, labeled "ORIG- labeled "ORIGINAL", and eleven (11) copies labeled "COPY" (12 total complete pack- per 559.917 f.s.; owner Project documents, including relative drawings and specifications may be inspected at INAL", and eleven (11) copies labeled "COPY" (12 total complete packages). ages). may redeem vehicle for the Santa Rosa County Procurement Department, 6495 Caroline Street Suite G, Milton, cash sum of lien; all Florida; and the Santa Rosa County Engineering Department, 6051 Old Bagdad Qualification Packages which detail the scope of services required, the factors that will Qualifications Packages which detail the scope of services required, the factors that will sales held w/reserve; Highway Suite 300, Milton, Florida. Plans and specifications may be secured from the be considered in the award process, the form of proposal required and the criteria under be considered in the award process, the submittal requirements and the criteria under inspect 1wk prior @ which the proposals will be evaluated; may be secured from Santa Rosa County Website Santa Rosa County Procurement office for a non refundable cost of $125.00 per set. which the proposals will be evaluated; may be secured from Santa Rosa County Website lienor facility; cash only; (www.santarosa.fl.gov/bids) or at the Santa Rosa County Procurement Department at (www.santarosa.fl.gov/bids) or at the Santa Rosa County Procurement Department at anyone interested call 6495 Caroline Street Suite G, Milton, Florida 32570. Telephone (850) 983-1870 6495 Caroline Street Suite G, Milton, Florida 32570. Telephone (850) 983-1870) 850.665.2595 or Questions concerning this project should be directed to Michael Schmidt at (850) 981- 292.2911; Sale date 1- 7100. Questions should be addressed to Paul Miller at (850) 981-7078. Questions should be addressed to Paul Miller at (850) 981-7078. 31-11 @ 1pm @ 104 E. 9 Mile Rd., Pensacola, FL A pre-bid meeting will be held on January 25, 2011 at 9:00 A.M. at the Santa Rosa Santa Rosa County, Florida proposes to award a contract to the provider whose propos- Santa Rosa County, Florida proposes to award a contract to the provider whose propos- 32534: County Engineering Department, 6051 Old Bagdad Hwy, Milton, Florida 32583. al is deemed most advantageous to the County subject to the negotiation of fair and rea- al is deemed most advantageous to the County subject to the negotiation of fair and rea- 2006 Chrysler VIN: Attendance is highly recommended, but not required. sonable compensation consistent with industry standards. sonable compensation consistent with industry standards. 2C3KA53G76H153902 lien amt. $1,035.68 for The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive informalities in bids, to Santa Rosa County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and if an award is Santa Rosa County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and if an award is labor/services and stor- made, will be made to the most responsible firm whose proposal indicates that the award reject any or all bids with or without cause, and to accept the bid that in its judgment is made, will be made to the most responsible firm whose proposal indicates that the award age charges. will be in the best interest of Santa Rosa County. The County reserves the right to waive will be in the best interest of Santa Rosa County. The County reserves the right to waive in the best interest of Santa Rosa County, Florida. Lienor: CT & G irregularities in the proposal. The County further certifies that it will not discriminate dur- irregularities in the proposal. The County further certifies that it will not discriminate dur- Automotive, 5735 Arlene ing the selection process on the basis of age, sex, familial status, race, national origin, or ing the selection process on the basis of age, sex, familial status, race, national origin, or St., Milton, FL 32583, ph Santa Rosa County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap status. handicap status. 850.626.7612. religion, age, or handicapped status in employment or provision of service. By order of the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida By order of the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida LEGAL 914 By order of the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida Gulf Breeze News LEGAL NOTICE 911 Gulf Breeze News 1/13/11 LEGAL NOTICE 912 Gulf Breeze News 1/13/11 1-13-11 LEGAL NOTICE 913 Gulf Breeze News 1/13/11

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS January 13, 2011 7C CLASSIFIEDS Home & Garden

601 Gulf Breeze NEWS 110 300 REAL ESTATE GEN. MERCHAN- NOTICES AND FOR RENT - SERVICES DISE - MISC. ANNOUCEMENTS APARTMENTS GAIN MALE SIZE Are you pregnant? A childless, Dir ector y FDA Medical Wind Meadow successful, single Vacuum Pumps Apts. Under Gain 1-3 Inches woman seeks to New Mgmt! Fields Discount Permanently. adopt. Will be Rental Roofing&Construction, LLC Testosterone, HANDS-ON mom assistance may Viagra, Cialis FREE w/flexible work be available. Free Roof Inspection! PILLS! (619)294- schedule. HUD vouchers * Re-Roof 7777 Code FL Financially secure. accepted. 1 & 2 * Roof Repairs www.drjoelkaplan.co Ellen. (888) 868- BR handicapped m (Discounts 8778. ellen@eead- & non- * Commercial/ Residential Available) option.com handicapped * All Types of Water Proofing accessible apts. ————————— ————————— (Hydro-Stop) DIVORCE with or Water, 207 without Children $125. sewer/garbage * In House EMPLOYMENT - With FREE name service Custom Flashing change documents provided. 3037 DRIVERS Wind Meadow Chimney Caps and marital settlement Dr., Gulf 17 DRIVERS agreement. Fast and Breeze, FL. Call NEEDED! Top 5% easy. Call us 850-934-3060, Pay! Excellent 24hrs./7days: (888) TDD/TTY 711. Benefits New Trucks 789-0198; Equal Housing Lic# CCC1327226 Ordered! Need CDL- www.CourtDivorceSer Opportunity. A & 3 mos recent vice.com 850-934-7181 2953 Westfield Road|Gulf Breeze, Fl 32563 OTR. (877) 258- ————————— ————————— 8782 www.melton- NEED MORE 603 truck.com RESPONSE? ————————— Advertise in Over REAL ESTATE Drivers - FOOD 100 Florida Papers FOR RENT - TANKER DRIVERS reaching MILLIONS CONDOS PAINTING NEEDED OTR of people. 26 yrs. experience T o positions available Advertising Networks Gulf NOW! CDL-A w/ of Florida, Put us to Photo courtesy of ARA Content Breeze/Settlers • Commercial A good way to choose a room color is to identify a favorite piece of artwork and draw color Tanker REQ'D. work for You! (866) Colony. adver t ise, Outstanding pay & 742-1373 www.flori- Townhome, inspiration from it. Consider placing a Disney wall mural on one wall of your child's room and Benefits! Call a da-classifieds.com. 2bd/2 ½ baths. • Residential painting the other three walls with colors found in the mural scene. recruiter TODAY! ————————— Kitchen call (877) 882-6537 complete with Licensed & Insured www.oakleytrans- 402 refrigerator, (8 5 0 ) port.com TRANSPORTATION stove, dish- Favorite cartoon characters ————————— - BOATS washer, washer Driver- Drive & dryer. 932- Enclosed patio. FREE KNIGHT in 2011! SSI CHAPARRAL. make re-doing a kid’s room easy $800 a month + Daily or Weekly Pay, 350 cu. in. 300 HP $400 deposit. ESTIMATES Top Equipment, 27 '04 Mercruiser. Dual 8986 (ARA) – If it's time to turn 1. Walls – Paint is one of the Drapes in a color that Service Centers, MUST SEE – your baby's nursery into a easiest design elements to complements the bed linens can prop outdrive, dual WON’T LAST 932-7630 Van and axle trailer, LONG Call: 932- domain fit for a big boy or girl, change, and painting a room is make the room pop. For Refrigerated. CDL-A AM/FM/CD player 6148 you may be wondering how to well within the capabilities of example, if your daughter adores with 3 mos OTR with remote station experience. redo the room in a style they're most do-it-yourselfers. And by her Tinker Bell bed sheets, look controls. $16,000. ————————— ————————— ————————— (800)414-9569. (251) 753-2730 sure to love – and that won't cost the time they're able to voice for curtains (a light sheer will be www.driveknight.com Sailwind condo, you a bundle. After all, there's a their opinion about their room, feminine and allow in lots of ———————— 2/2, bottom floor 900 1200 ————————— 2006 HONDA WAVE good chance you'll be doing it all most kids know what colors they light) in a light green that with shaded patio, FINANCIAL LOST AND FOUND RUNNER 3 seater, furnished, $950, over again in a few years when like – and don't – so you can matches the character's dress. If 209 low hours, great unfurnished, $850 CASH NOW! Cash Wallet lost near their tastes change again. engage your child in the your son is a big Buzz Lightyear EMPLOYMENT - condition, double per month. for your structured Walmart. Generous trailer, $4,000 OBO The secret to redoing a child's redesign process by letting him fan, consider curtains that have GENERAL Includes cable TV, settlement or annu- $100 reward. Call room successfully and cost or her make some color choices. an outer space theme. call 602-8377. complex pool, ity payments. Call 677-9705. ———————— J.G. Wentworth. 1- ————————— effectively is pretty much the Another way to choose a Next, look down. If your Regional laundry room. 95 COBALT with 866-SETTLEMENT same secret designers use to room color is to identify a home has hardwoods in the Opportunity 100% Conveniently Trailer. Well (1-866-738-8536). 1300 Owner Operator located in the redo adult rooms on the cheap – favorite piece of artwork and bedrooms, an accent rug can maintained boat and Rated A+ by the SERVICES Reefer Company heart of Gulf paint, accessories, smart design draw color inspiration from it. underscore the room's theme and runs great. $6,500. Better Business $1,000.00 SIGN ON Breeze. Call (850) touches and an understanding of Consider placing a Disney wall provide a warm spot for cold feet Call Mark 261-1996 Bureau. ATTEND COLLEGE BONUS! Home 380-7887. ————————— ————————— ONLINE from what the room's occupants mural on one wall of your child's on winter mornings. Or, if you weekly. Call (800) ————————— $500 CASH LOAN, Home. *Medical, already love. Parents poised to room and painting the other have wall-to-wall carpeting, an 237-8288 or visit 450 No Credit Check, 6 *Business, www.suncocarri- BUSINESS 703 plunge into kids' room renova- three walls with colors found in area rug can help protect carpet Months Repay, *Paralegal, ers.com tions, have an extra advantage the mural scene. from wear and tear. OPPORTUNITIES REAL ESTATE FOR Payments $55 *Criminal Justice. ————————— that adult room designers don't You can find wall murals that 3. Accessories – Just as the ALL CASH SALE - ACREAGE Biweekly. Active Job placement Between High VENDING ROUTE checking account assistance. have – the love all kids seem to feature characters from such right accessories can turn a so-so School and Be your own boss 25- and $1,000/month Computer available. share for certain cartoon charac- Disney favorites as "Toy Story outfit into a winner, accessories College? Over 18? NC MOUNTAINS machines/ candy all min income Financial Aid if Drop that entry CLOSEOUT ters. 3," "Cars," "Winnie the Pooh" in a room can add the finishing or-$9,995. All major required. Call 24 hrs qualified. SCHEV level position. SALE! Cabin From Woody, Buzz and all and "Disney Princess" at touch. You'll have no trouble credit cards accept- (760)569-6474 certified. Call (877) Earn what you're Shell, 2+ acres their "Toy Story 3" friends to www.muralsyourway.com. finding a plethora of cartoon ed. (877) 915-8222 ————————— 206-5165, worth!!!. Travel with great view, Vend 3. AINB02653 ACCESS LAWSUIT www.Centura.us.com classic "Disney Princess" The murals can be character-themed items, from w/Successful very private, big ————————— CASH NOW!!! As ————————— characters, some characters seem customized for size and to SpongeBob alarm clocks to Young Business trees, waterfalls & DO YOU EARN seen on TV.$$$ NEED MORE Group. Paid large public lake to universally speak to children. include your child's name, photo Scooby Doo night lights. $800.00 IN A DAY? Injury Lawsuit RESPONSE? Training. nearby, $99,500 Walking through your local or any image. And, they're Be sure to look for items that Your Own Local Dragging? Need Advertise in Over Transportation, Bank financing department, discount or home reusable, so if one child are useful as well as decorative. Candy Route 25 $500-100 Florida Papers Lodging Provided. (866) 275-0442 Machines and $500,000++within reaching MILLIONS improvement store can make you outgrows the look, you can For example, accent pillows (877) 646-5050. ————————— Candy All for 48/hrs? Low rates of people. feel like you're suffering from easily remove the mural and look great on the bed and can do ————————— $9995.00 All Major APPLY NOW BY Advertising Networks cartoon character overload, but reuse it in another child's room double-duty as comfy cushions Credit Cards 712 216 PHONE! Call Today! of Florida, Put us to all that merchandising can actu- later on. when kids sit on the floor to read Accepted (877)915- REAL ESTATE FOR Toll-Free: (800) 568- work for You! (866) EMPLOYMENT - ally make your room redesign 2. Fabrics – You've probably or play. 8222 AINB02653 SALE - CONDOS 8321 www.lawcapi- 742-1373 www.flori- SALES AND ————————— tal.com da-classifieds.com. task fairly simple. It's easy to seen bed sets that feature popular As with any design effort, find plenty of accessories – and cartoon characters, and a moderation and balance will be MARKETNG 500 ————————— ————————— Condo even paint hues – that feature comforter festooned with your essential when using a cartoon Online HVAC Tech PETS 214 Training. Most Foreclosure! Own your child's favorite animated daughter's favorite princess is character theme to redesign a cost effective pro- Lost a pet? Check for pennies on the EMPLOYMENT - MEDICAL/DENTAL characters. sure to please her. But don't child's room. But with some gram of its kind. the Santa Rosa dollar! Spectacular brand You can cost-effectively cre- overlook other fabrics in the creativity and smart shopping, EPA/NATE certifi- County Animal ate an homage to your child's room that could help you it's possible to design a room Shelter at new 3 bed 2-1/2 cation. Self paced, PT favorite characters by focusing complete the room's look at little your child will love for a long individually men- www.co.santa- bath condo (2,262 sf) on Amelia We are seeking a full time PT at on three key areas of the room: cost. time. tored training by rosa.fl.us/santa_rosa Santa Rosa Med Ctr- Milton, FL. We Nationally recog- /animals/featured.ht Island, FL. Prime location, upscale offer excel pay, benefits and flex. nized Instructors. ml for a list of animals Schedules. EnduraCare Acute Care Call: (888)907- recently brought to amenities - only $249,900. Own for Services is the largest privately held 6250 the shelter as well as provider of rehab services. ————————— photos and videos of less than half price! Includes To join our exceptional team, adoptable pets. (850) please contact: 217 983-4680 or 936- private beach club membership! Must HJ Ingram Toll free: 866-356-5603 EMPLOYMENT - 6177 or visit 4451 Fax #: 866-356-5604 Pine Forest Rd., see - call now SKILLED TRADE Email: [email protected] Milton. (877) 888-6381, x Heat & Air JOBS - ————————— 42 Ready to work? 3 ————————— week accelerated program. Hands on environment. Nationwide certifi- cations and Local Job Placement Assistance! (877) 994-9904 ————————— AIRLINES ARE Need to sell it past the News’ deadline? HIRING - Train for high paying Aviation Classified Advertising Deadline is Maintenance Career. FAA Friday at 5 p.m. approved program. Financial Late Ads due by Monday at 12 noon aid if qualified - Housing available. CALL 850-932-8986 CALL Aviation Institute of Credit cards welcome Maintenance (888) 349-5387. —————————

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 8 C January 13, 2011 GULF BREEZE NEWS Home & Garden Gulf Breeze NEWS

Cold weather offers Save money by using perfect opportunity to work on these projects leaves as a mulch (ARA) – Although spring and cy. Once problem spots have summer are typically the seasons been identified, hanging plas- Leaves are falling from our Mulch around trees and we focus on home improvement tic sheeting, caulking gaps deciduous trees in Northwest shrubs makes maintenance projects, there's no reason to put and further insulating areas Florida. Instead of raking easier, reducing the likelihood Environment al off projects or planning through- will translate to big savings on them up and bagging them, of damage from string trim- out colder months. If anything, home heating costs. consider using them as mulch mers or mowers. In an area Hort icult ure it's the perfect way to spend time While auditing the heat or adding them to your that is difficult to mow, irri- while hibernating indoors. From efficiency of each room of compost pile. gate, or maintain, use mulch Agent winterizing windows to laying your house, keep an eye out Mulch is any material to replace turf or ground new flooring, there are plenty of for the quick fixes and small placed on the soil surface to cover. Consider placing Theresa Friday ways to keep improving your projects often put aside during moderate the soil mulch in shady areas where home year round. the summer months. Though environment and enhance plants don't grow well. When the seasons change, it is great to get outside and landscape aesthetics. Leaves can be used alone materials. This problem can posting, and the use of smaller one of the best things a home- build a deck or retaining wall, There are many "green" as a mulch but tend to blow be overcome by adding a thin particles as mulch could smoth- owner can do is an energy big projects often overshadow benefits to applying mulch. away in windy locations and layer of a more attractive er roots of landscape plants by audit. Though it's nice to keep simple tasks such as fixing Organic mulch improves soil can be washed from beds dur- mulch on top of the leaves. reducing soil aeration. the windows open all summer, outlets and sealing cracks. fertility as it decomposes, ing heavy rain showers. Some people also worry that Always maintain a 2- to 3- drafty doors and windows can Use winter as time to knock reducing the need for Leaves do best as a mulching weed seed may be gathered inch layer around established amount to hundreds of dollars the little things off the list. fertilizers. Mulches help material when they’re shred- with yard trash when the leaves trees, shrubs, and bedding wasted on home heating costs For those who can't wait to get maintain soil moisture by ded. Non-shredded leaves are collected and then distrib- plants. Adding more mulch can during winter. An energy audit started, there are plenty of projects reducing evaporation so less and grass clippings can form a uted with the mulch. If this is a harm plants because mulch will help you find and fix that can completely change your supplemental irrigation is thick mat that makes water concern, yard trash may be par- intercepts rain and irrigation problem areas, letting you home without removing walls or needed. penetration nearly impossible. tially composted. In the com- meant for plants' root systems. save money for other projects. installing an addition. They inhibit weed If you don’t have a shredder, posting process, the compost Avoid "volcano mulching." During an energy audit, a Introducing new color to a germination and growth, don’t worry. Leaves can be pile heats and inactivates most When mulch is piled against contractor may use blower space will help fine-tune an reducing the need for shredded using the lawn mower. weed seed. However, after par- the base of a tree, it holds door tests to measure the air interior's design or even com- herbicides. Mulch buffers Sometimes there is reluc- tially composting yard trash, moisture, encouraging rot in tightness of your home, pletely reinvent a room. soil temperatures keeping tance to use leaves as mulch use only the particles larger the trunk. Mulch piled against infrared scanners to pinpoint Winter is the perfect time to soils warmer in the winter and because it is not as attractive than 1.5 inches for mulch. Yard the trunks of young trees may heat leaks or even a simple modernize your home's feel cooler in the summer. as some commercial mulch trash breaks down during com- also create a habitat for rodents walk-through to find places to with new window treatments, that chew the tender bark, and improve your home's efficien- lighting or flooring. can ultimately kill the trees. Experts recommend at least an eight foot circle of mulch around a tree. Remember that in a forest a tree's entire root system (which usually Winter prices extends well beyond the drip now in effect line) would naturally be mulched by fallen leaves. If you can’t do a large mulch circle, spread mulch at least to the drip line of the canopy. Sometime mulches can become matted, preventing water and air from seeping through. Simply, rake the mulch to refresh its appear- ance and benefit plantings. Throwing away leaves is a Vinyl Liner Service & Repairs waste of time and money. & Gunite Pools Weekly Maintenance Mulching leaves simply recy- Commercial & Residential FREE ESTIMATES cles a natural resource, giving Mike Esmond (850) 232-4133 you richer soil for free. Florida licensed pool contractor since 1985 Theresa Friday is the www.gulfbreezepoolsandspas.com Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for Santa Vinyl liner replacement • Replastering Photo courtesy of Theresa Friday CPC 1457222 Organic mulch improves soil fertility as it decomposes, reducing the need for fertilizers. Rosa County. Concrete Deck Repairs Winter doesn't mean giving up gardening – bring it indoors (ARA) – Winter brings up bittersweet feelings for garden- ers. On one hand, you reflect warmly on all that was accom- PUBLIC NOTICE plished during last year's gar- dening season – be it a bumper Fort Pickens tomato harvest or vivid memo- ries of the color displays during each part of the growing season. The Department of Defense (DoD) has conducted live-fire training and On the other hand, you can't testing of weapon systems at active and former military installations wait to get the spade in the throughout the United States to ensure force readiness and defend our ground in the spring and it's driving you crazy. nation. Now, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, through the Military But just because outdoor grow- Response Program, is assigning priorities to these sites containing ing isn't an option at the moment, suspected ordnance, discarded military munitions and/or munitions there's no reason you have to put Photo courtesy of ARA Content constituents, evaluating the potential for public safety and environmental your garden on the back burner. If Just because outdoor growing isn't an option at the moment, your thumb remains perpetually there's no reason you have to put your garden on the back burner. hazards. green, there are plenty of ways to light using only the necessary your winter meals is to use grow satisfy your gardening itch during amount of energy needed for lights for nurturing fresh herbs. The Corps' Jacksonville District is in the process of investigating the Fort the off season. plants to grow. If you're wonder- You can even spend the winter Pickens, Escambia County, Florida. This site was used as a coastal While you can spend the ing what types of things you can with garden-fresh tomatoes colder months doing your do with an indoor garden, here grown under these lights, and you defense site from 1888 through 1949. homework for next year's gar- are a few ideas: can spice up tomato-based pastas den, it's also possible to contin- ■ Start your seedlings for with fresh basil and oregano. The Corps recently completed a site inspection at the former Fort ue the physical part of gardening spring. Rather than paying for ■ Take care of your exotic Pickens, located about 7 miles south of Pensacola. The results will be within the comfort of your greenhouse seedlings, grow plants. Keep orchids and perenni- home. Improvements to grow them yourself. SonnyLight pro- als that are accustomed to warmer available for public review at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 701 San lights have made it easier than vides the traditional garden flat, climates happy by making sure Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207. To request a copy of the report, ever to bring your garden inside. for easy transplanting outside they get enough light indoors please contact us by email at [email protected]. Once known for devouring once the weather warms. when it can't be provided outside. electricity, grow lights have ■ Plant flowers to brighten Using grow lights during the become more and more efficient, up your house. Flowers can add winter may allow you to As part of our ongoing investigation, we are seeking additional making indoor gardening a more a little extra life to dark winter experiment with more exotic information from the public about the former Fort Pickens. Information realistic option. For example, days. Use them to freshen up species in your garden anytime of should be sent to: William Spence, Project Manager, U.S. Army Corps of SonnyLight LED grow light sys- your living space or let your the year. Engineers, 701 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207 or by email to: tems use only 15 watts per unit children take care of them while Indoor grow lights are ideal or about $12 per year. Product they grow before taking them to for avid gardeners, as it could [email protected]. developer Leo "Sonny" Hayes their rooms for decoration. allow them to brighten up the noted that plants use only a small ■ Grow herbs for cooking. If winter in a way that few other For more information, please contact Amanda Ellison at 1-800-291-9413. portion of the visible light spec- you're used to cooking with fresh gifts could. For more informa- trum, enabling him to design a vegetables, one way to liven up tion, visit www.sonnylight.com.

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com