PUBLIX BEACH BOWL CUP SCHOOLS VETERANS DAY Publix District Manager Ed Betts Academic Hundreds turn out on unveiled the Publix Beach Bowl excellence Pensacola Beach to Cup Presented by Gulf Breeze abounds as Gulf honor our nation’s News prior to last Friday’s game. Breeze schools veterans with a parade The Navarre Raiders beat Gulf announce their and ceremony on Breeze 18-9 to claim the coveted honor rolls. Veterans Day, Nov. 11. piece of hardware. Page 1B Pages 2D, 4D Page 1D A W A R D ● W I N N I N G jmillers.com Consign 934-6200 Gulf Breeze ● Pensacola ● Destin Today! 50¢ YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER November 20, 2008 Jambalaya’s Credit Union Grill & Oyster Bar Serving fine local and bandit knew New Orleans cuisine. NOW OPEN! surroundings, Open Thanksgiving Day. At the foot of the 3 mile bridge avoids capture (Former Location of Bon Appetit) 850.934.1600 BY JOE CULPEPPER Gulf Breeze News WEEKEND [email protected] Weather A man who robbed the Pen Air/Members First Credit Union in the Live Oak Village THURSDAY 11/20 Shopping Center last Thursday apparently Sunny planned the heist meticulously and knew the high 71O lay of the land. low 46O The suspect parked his getaway vehicle — a large, red sport utility vehicle — on the seclud- FRIDAY ed property of a nearby homeowner. After rob- 11/21 bing the credit union, the bandit escaped on Sunny foot eastward via a short, wooded path before high 67O fleeing in the strategically parked SUV. low 43O As he motored toward U.S. Highway 98 on a long, hidden driveway, the suspect encoun- tered the homeowner, who was returning from SATURDAY 11/22 the grocery store. He did not yield, and the Partly Cloudy woman swerved at the last moment to avoid a O collision. The suspect turned right onto U.S. high 67 98 and escaped. O low 44 “He must have known I would be gone for TOP: Gulf Breeze teens in the movie only a few minutes,” said the homeowner, who asked to remain anonymous when visited SUNDAY 11/23 ‘Chatterbox’ include, from left: Jordan by Gulf Breeze News. “I’m always home dur- Mostly Sunny ing the day except for a short trip to the store. O Taylor, Kelsea high 61 Naggatz, Megan “He knew the foot path cut through the low 49O Coley, Taylor Johnson, woods from the shopping center to our prop- Miranda Coley, Sarah erty. It’s just a short distance from the credit Cook, Josh Lawson union to where he parked his truck by my and Maddie Bookout. garage.” INSIDE Not pictured: Tara Photos by Joe Culpepper/Gulf Breeze News The man’s getaway required less than a Swann and Macy minute. A couple minutes later, after a 911 ABOVE: Brianna Chomer walks down the red carpet as the papparazi docu- deMahy. call, authorities swarmed the area. ments her entrance. RIGHT: Kelsea Naggatz and Taylor Johnson face the media. Authorities continued to search for the Classifieds 3D See HEIST, Page 2A6 College Football 7C Community 3-8A Crowds sneak peek at movie Crossword 3B Entertainment 3-4B ■ Teen flick filmed at Gulf Middle School last cast by Rebecca Taylor of IZON Health and Beauty 1B Breeze Middle School year. modeling and talent agency. The premiere had all Stars include Brianna Chomer, 14 Island News 1D debuts at The Breeze the trappings of a a freshman at Fort Walton Beach Obituaries 7A Hollywood event, com- High School, and Allison Bailey, 17, Opinion 6A BY LISA NEWELL plete with a stretch a junior at Tate High School. Kelsea Seniors 7A Gulf Breeze News limo carrying the cast, Naggatz, 17, a senior at Gulf Breeze Sports 1-6B [email protected] a red carpet and Lawalata High School, plays a teacher in the Talk of the Town 5A paparazzi, except that film, coincidentally named Miss Gulf Breeze Cinema 8 was the it occurred at 11 a.m. on Sunday Naggatz. “Mailing Statement setting for a Hollywood-style movie morning to avoid conflicting with “They thought my name was so is on Editorial Page” premiere when cast and crew and the theatre’s schedule. funny that they used it,” Naggatz THREE SECTIONS their families got their first glimpse The movie is produced by Fort said. Joe Culpepper/Gulf Breeze News VOL. 7, NO. 47 at “Chatterbox,” the movie filmed Walton Beach-based Chomer family Also featured prominently was Gulf Breeze Police Chief Peter Paulding NOVEMBER 20, 2008 almost entirely at Gulf Breeze films, directed by Jane Lawalata and See PRIEMERE, Page 4A6 communicates with fellow officers on scene at Thursday’s credit union robbery. It’s time to light up Gulf Breeze! SoundWave trips no small task BY SCOTT PAGE to eat before rushing back to home! From staff & special reports Gulf Breeze News the school to prepare for a trip The City of Gulf Breeze wants you to “Light [email protected] to Russell Stadium in Navarre your Up Gulf Breeze” for the holidays. to support the Dolphin football The Holiday Lighting Committee asks Gulf On Friday, Nov. 14 at 3:55 team in the Beach Bowl. Breeze citizens and Gulf Breeze-area business- p.m., Gulf Breeze High School At 4:30, members of the es to join together to “Light Up” Gulf Breeze. students left campus and loading crew begin hauling all Citizens and businesses alike are encouraged to breathed a sigh of relief as of the large equipment from light up their homes, yards, marquees, buildings their weekend began. the band room and loading it and signs for the holidays. The 109 members of the onto the SoundWave truck. Call 932-8986 today Call 932-8986 today Studies have shown that light boosts people’s SoundWave Band, however, “At the beginning of the spirits. Lights, too, add a magical effect to the scrambled to Taco Bell, Burger year, I go through applicants to holidays. Joe Culpepper/Gulf Breeze News The SoundWave Band uses plastic to cover King or another fast-food select a crew chief, Band Enjoy your community paper community your Enjoy mailed directly to mailed directly “Traditions are a large part of the holiday their uniforms from Friday night’s rain. restaurant to grab a quick bite See BAND, Page 2A6 See LIGHTS, Page 2A6 GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 2A November 20, 2008 GULF BREEZE NEWS Thursday, Nov. 20 County Administrative Gulf Breeze Area Center, 6495 Caroline Chamber of Commerce Street, Milton Education Task Force 11:30 a.m., Woodlawn Beach Middle Thursday, School, Gulf Breeze Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Day, Monday, Nov. 24 all federal, state and Santa Rosa County local governmental Utility Board 5 p.m., County agencies closed Administrative Center, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton Friday, Nov. 28 Gulf Breeze City Wednesday, Nov. 26 Hall closed in obser- Santa Rosa County Parks vance of Thanksgiving and Recreation 5:30 p.m., Joe Culpepper/Gulf Breeze News The new Midway Fire District Commission includes, from left: Joe McPherson, William Eaton, Jacque Gorris, Shellie Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Report Information provided by the Santa Isakson and David Szymanski. The board meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at 1322 College Parkway. Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. Felonies Drive, Gulf Breeze, battery and cru- elty toward a child. 11/11/2008 Castanon, Deserey Garcia, W/F, New board in at Midway Fire 27, 5800 block of Congress Court, Conlon, Troy Wallace, W/M, 43, 1200 block of Redwood Lane, Gulf Gulf Breeze, larceny. Hartzog, John Anthony, W/M, 40, BY JOE CULPEPPER Chief’s position and a negative business will come ment’s budget. “We also have Breeze, violation of probation. public perception after an ambi- in the next week more than $500,000 in the bank Himes, William, Ernest, W/M, 45, 2300 block of Arrow Court, Navarre, Gulf Breeze News violation of probation. tious failed tax referendum 10 when it plans to in reserve. We’re in a situation 1200 block of Redwood Lane, Gulf [email protected] Breeze, aggravated assault, aggra- months ago. meet with outside where we don’t have to worry vated battery and violation of proba- 11/16/2008 Three new policy makers and “New people with new ideas representatives and about calling on somebody to tion. Hamby, Jonathan Michael, W/M, a re-elected holdover from the are good,” Gorris said. “Their continue a discus- rescue us. Johnson, Jereb Shane, W/M, 21, 22, 8500 block of Misty Ridge Lane, 2500 block of Meek Street, Gulf Navarre, battery, burglary and larce- previous board were sworn in perspectives should generate a sion of the feasi- “We’re stable. We’ve gotten ny. Broome Breeze, larceny. Saturday as members of the fresh direction. I’m looking for- bility of Midway ourselves right at the place where Pittman, Bonnie Sue, W/F, 49, Heflin, Nicholas Michael Aaron, five-person Midway Fire ward to working with this new Fire District merging or consoli- we have to be after being present- 7200 block of Antoinette Circle, W/M, 19, 2200 block of Jeanoie Navarre, forgery. Street, Navarre, battery, burglary District Commission. board.” dating services with other South ed with the tough situation we and larceny. William Eaton, Shellie Isakson continues a family Santa Rosa fire departments. were in at the beginning of the 11/12/2008 McCloskey, Christopher Kevin, Isakson and David Szymanski legacy in the Midway Fire Gorris, during the commis- year. Our financial status right Austin, Clayton Eugene, W/M, W/M, 45, 2900 block of Browder District.