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See Page B1 50¢ YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER July 22, 2010 CRUDE AWAKENING Week 13 / Day 94 PSC breaks ground Oil not flowing; challenges on Midway campus remain First classes will be held ■ U.S. Surgeon General visits area to in 2012 Spring semester address health concerns Beach Road in Midway, BY PAM BRANNON halfway between Gulf Breeze BY SCOTT PAGE Gulf Breeze News and Navarre. Gulf Breeze News [email protected] [email protected] According to PSC President Tuesday, July 20, 2010 was a Dr. Ed Meadows, the first class- It has been three months since historic day in Santa Rosa es on the south Santa Rosa the Deepwater Horizon disaster, County. Commissioner Lane County campus are scheduled and three days since oil stopped Lynchard of Gulf Breeze to begin in January 2012 with flowing into the Gulf of Mexico. summed it up: “This is a day we the Spring semester. All area beaches are open for will all look back at and see as a “The three-phase campus swimming and fishing and the game changer.” See PSC, Page 4A success of the cap on the well- Pensacola State College, for- head is a sure sign of optimism. merly known as Pensacola Related story But challenges are still plenty for Junior College, broke ground ■ Caddell new president of the continued response effort. on a new campus on Nantahala PSC Foundation Board, 5A “We won't be done until we actually know that we've killed the well and we have a perma- nent solution in place,” President Obama said in a Monday address. “We're moving in that direction, but I don't want us to get too far ahead of ourselves.” National Incident Commander Admiral Thad Allen has ordered BP to place representatives alongside state and federal com- Joe Culpepper/Gulf Breeze News manders in each affected state to From left, Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees Chairman John O’Connor, further expedite projects and school President Dr. Ed Meadows and Trustee Ed Moore shovel dirt at the site of the response activities to protect planned South Santa Rosa campus, on which construction will start soon (right). Submitted photo shorelines and recover oil. “To achieve even more control over this response at the state level, a BP representative must Family seeks GPS tracking device for use when . . . work with the group to ensure that decisions can be carried out quickly and efficiently,” Allen When Meagan goes missing said of the decision. The plume is currently 85 ■ Karen Splain is at her 19, suffers from autism and Smith- safeguards are mere speed bumps for miles from Pensacola. There are wit’s end trying to keep her Magenis syndrome, complicated Meagan, who can bolt without a developmental disorders that affect moment’s notice. 40,122 people, 5,640 vessels and daughter from wandering 116 aircraft responding. millions of people worldwide. Splain would like to acquire a per- BP plans to bring in two more Meagan is well-known to local law sonal global positioning satellite BY JOE CULPEPPER oil collection ships in the coming enforcement agencies and officers (GPS) tracking device to monitor Gulf Breeze News because of her frequent wanderings. Meagan’s whereabouts but cannot weeks – increasing the contain- [email protected] ment capacity to 3.4 million gal- She has been known to walk or run because of the expense. It’s all she lons. The drilling of two relief When Karen Splain heard the miles away from her Princeton Drive and her younger daughter, Amanda, wells continues, but is still news in April that an autistic 11-year- home, often in the middle of the can do to keep food on the table and unclear when the relief wells will old central Florida girl was missing night when her family is sleeping. a roof over their heads. “People with Meagan’s disorder be complete. Joe Culpepper/Gulf Breeze News after wandering into a dense swamp, Karen Splain, who is currently To date, there have been no Meagan Splain suffers from two developmental the Gulf Breeze mother of two unemployed but trying to find work, are known as ‘flighter’ people,” confirmed reports of oil making disorders that contribute to her penchant for cringed with empathetic fear. has managed to equip her home with Karen Splain said recently. “Autistic See WANDERING See Oil, Page 4A wandering miles away and becoming lost. Splain’s eldest daughter, Meagan, an alarm system and fencing, but the , Page 3A

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GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 2 A July 22, 2010 GULF BREEZE NEWS Naile announces for School Board Tom Naile is a candidate for Santa Rosa County School CANDIDATES FOR SANTA ROSA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD Thursday, July 22 Calvary Chapel, 1122 Board, District Five. Oriole Beach Road, SRC Commission Regular, Naile says he is running to District 1 ■ Mary Diane Coleman Gulf Breeze 9 a.m., County Administration preserve the quality of Santa ■ Dale Anderson 9507 Acorn Lane, Navarre 939-5538 Center, Commissioners Board Tuesday, Rosa County 3204 Robinson Point Rd., Milton 983-8238 Room, 6495 Caroline Street, ■ schools. Shepherd Iverson District 5 Milton July 27 “I have a deep P.O. Box 444, Bagdad phone NA ■ Thomas Clinton Naile SRC School Board Budget Gulf Breeze Board appreciation for ■ Diane L. Scott 112 Windsor Place, Gulf Breeze 932-3037 5710 Munson Highway, Milton 983-0413 ■ Scott Thomas Peden Presentation 9 a.m., District of Adjustments 6:30 our school district Headquarters, 5086 Canal 3156 Pins Lane, Gulf Breeze 934-0701 p.m., Council Chamber, and the tremen- Street, Milton 1070 Shoreline Drive, District 3 dous value our ■ Carol Nadine Boston (All candidates have no party affiliation) SRC Local Mitigation Gulf Breeze Naile students receive,” 7136 East Bay Blvd, Navarre 939-4505 Strategy Meeting 1:30 p.m., Naile said, recog- Conference Room, 6051 Old Wednesday, nizing that funding issues pose Bagdad Highway, Milton a challenge for our school SRC Commission Special July 28 board. Chamber candidates forum set for Monday Rezoning 6 p.m.,. County Gulf Breeze City He had a 24-year career in Administration Center, 6495 Council Executive The Gulf Breeze Area ed of these important dates for Any registered and qualified the U.S. Navy before starting Caroline Street, Milton Committee 6:30 p.m., Chamber of Commerce will the 2010 Primary Election: voter can vote an absentee bal- Gulf Breeze Chamber Council Chamber, 1070 his own business, and he also ■ was able to use his skills while host a Candidates Forum at 6 July 26: Last day to reg- lot. In addition, all members of Business After Hours 5:30 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze running a $25 million division p.m. on Monday, July 26 at ister to vote in the Primary the Armed Forces, their family p.m., Outback Steakhouse, Santa Rosa Island ■ 601 Gregory Street, Pensacola of a national company. Calvary Chapel Church, 1122 Aug. 9: Early voting members and members of the Authority Committee 5 p.m., SRIA Headquarters, 1 Via de Currently, he is administrator of Oriole Beach Road. begins for Primary Merchant Marine and their fam- Santa Rosa Young ■ Professionals 6 p.m., call Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach St. Ann Catholic Parish in Gulf Each candidate will participate Aug. 21: Early voting ily members, who are U.S. citi- in a facilitated question-and- ends for Primary zens, can vote absentee. For Jayer Williamson for location: SRC Parks and Recreation Breeze. 850-418-3376 answer format. Santa Rosa ■ Aug 24: Election Day more information on overseas 5:30 p.m., County Naile is an active member of Administration Center, the community. He served in Young Professionals will be col- for Primary absentee voters (UOCAVA), Friday, July 23 Commissioners Board Room, many leadership roles in the lecting and distributing biograph- Since Florida is a closed pri- please visit the Federal Voting TEAM Santa Rosa EDC 6495 Caroline Street, Milton Gulf Breeze Optimist Club, ical information about each can- mary state, you must be regis- Assistance Program Web site at Investor Committee 10 a.m., chairs the Gulf Breeze didate. The public is welcome. tered in a major party to vote in www.fvap.gov. 6491 Caroline Street, Milton Thursday, July 29 Chamber’s Education The Chamber is in the all primary contests. Voters not Call (850) 983-1900 or e- Monday, July 26 SRC School Board 1st Committee, serves on the process of gathering questions registered in a major party are mail soe-bodenstein to ask Public Hearing 6:30 p.m., Oriole Beach Elementary for the candidates. Send your entitled to vote in nonpartisan about absentee balloting as soon Gulf Breeze Chamber District Headquarters, 5086 School Advisory Council and is questions to dradcliffe@under contests only. Nonpartisan elec- as you know that you will be Candidates Forum 6 p.m., Canal Street, Milton a mentor for the Take Stock in woodanderson.com. tion examples are: School unable to go to the polls on Children program. The voting public is remind- Board, Judge, etc. Election Day. Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Report

Not rebuilding fishing bridge nets Information provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. ‘Reel’ savings: city $13 million in improvements Felonies tion facility. 7/19/2010 BY VICI PAPAJOHN “We will still be able to haul “The really great thing is Bucy, Jocelyn Madison, Gulf Breeze News the debris into the Gulf to that the city can make all these 7/13/2010 [email protected] become a reef,” he said. “I’m improvements totaling $13 Ruiz, Franklin Buddy, W/M, W/F, 24, 1000 block of Sanibel sure we will need to work million, and the taxpayers are 45, 2100 block of Nina Street, Lane, Gulf Breeze, smuggling By month’s end, the contract around it. We’ve been work- not impacted,” Zimmern said. Navarre, drug possession and contraband into a detention to deconstruct the demolished ing with a Gulf Breeze resi- “With the alternative projects drug trafficking. facility. Gulf Breeze Fishing Pier will dent, Robert Turpin, who’s the funding, these projects will not 7/14/2010 Walker, Kerry Lynne, W/F, be awarded. Work will imme- manager of Escambia County be funded by the city’s budget Palombo, Francis 43, 3200 block of Clemson diately follow. Ironically, the Marine Resources Division. – taxing the tax payers, so to Cleveland, W/M, 19, 1700 Road, Gulf Breeze, burglary fishing pier that long helped GBN file photo We are approved and ready to speak. These capital improve- block of Ivalea Circle, Navarre, and larceny. area fishermen and women reel Mayor Beverly Zimmern: go with relocating the debris to ments will be funded instead burglary and larceny. in local catches will experience “Five years ago we knew it become a reef. Statutorily, we by our agreeing not to rebuild 7/15/2010 DUIs a second life as a man-made wasn’t prudent to rebuilld.” must abide by all the mandates the fishing pier. Of course, we Morgan, Robert Dean, W/M, reef sheltering wildlife in the and regulations, but we will get never expected the process 25, 2600 block of Oxmore 7/13/2010 opportunities to revitalize city Gulf. it done.” could possibly take six years, Drive, Navarre, failure to Hambrick, Pamela Elaine, recreation and public service After Hurricane Ivan The timing of the reef con- but it is a great thing.” appear. W/F, 45, 2200 block of Nina destroyed the pier, city staff opportunities. struction depends on the city, Alternative project expendi- Sanders, Melody Marlene, Street, Navarre, DUI. and council decided to take “We all loved the pier, but their contractors,” Turpin said. tures to date include: W/F, 33, 2100 block of Bergren 7/19/2010 advantage of Federal even five years ago we knew “I can do it when they are ■ purchase of a lot on Road, Gulf Breeze, violation of Arzberger, Bettye Maree, Emergency Management that it wasn’t prudent to ready. As to delays due to the Fairpoint Drive to be used for a probation. W/F, 50, 400 block of York Administration (FEMA) miti- rebuild. With my work with the spill, those uncertainties were city park and storm water miti- 7/17/2010 Street, Gulf Breeze, DUI. gation policies. By agreeing Department of Transportation deliberated by Gulf Breeze; gation – $170,000 Lentini, Ashley Watson, not to rebuild the pier and on several planning organiza- and their decision was to pro- ■ purchase of ground-pen- Kocon, Coutney Christine, W/F, 38, 4200 block of Sandy choosing to instead build alter- tions, I know that a new bridge ceed. The location of the reef etration radar units for utility W/F, 21, 1700 block of Village Bluff Drive East, Gulf Breeze, native projects, the monies that is in the works within the next will be chosen by representa- checks – $60,000 Parkway, Gulf Breeze, smug- would have been required to 10 to 15 years. Council’s vision tives of Gulf Breeze, their con- ■ brush chipper for the gling contraband into a deten- DUI. rebuild the pier will instead after Hurricane Ivan and staff’s tractor and Escambia County, Reclamation Center – $45,000 fund improved recreation and persistence affords our citizens preferably as close to shore as ■ fleet vehicles – $233,000 Emergency Reports public services. the value of the $13 million in possible.” ■ fire rescue boat with Information provided by Gulf Breeze Fire & Rescue and Midway Fire District “It offers us great financial projects instead.” FEMA allows 75 percent of pumper – $150,000 footing,” Mayor Beverly Fears that the BP oil spill the value of the pier’s expected ■ vacuum truck – Gulf Breeze Fire & Rescue Zimmern said. “The forward could draw out the deconstruc- rebuild expense to be allowed $185,000 thinking really paid off. Instead tion and relocation are for the alternative projects, ■ fire truck – $450,000 For the week ending July 16, Gulf Breeze Fire and Rescue was of rebuilding the fishing pier, unfounded, according to City which must be forward funded Architectural engineering called for 16 emergencies. These we can utilize the mitigation Manager Edwin “Buz” Eddy. by the city, and then reim- plans for the restrooms have incidents included 9 medical calls, bursed by FEMA. been started at Shoreline Park, 2 motor vehicle accidents with NOTICE TO BIDDERS According to Steve Milford, and the restrooms will be fund- injuries, 4 dispatched and canceled en route, and 1 false call. Gulf Breeze Median Improvement Project City Finance Director, decon- ed by FEMA alternative project To learn more about Gulf ing fire, 41 medical assists, 2 struction will be funded sepa- monies. An architect is also Breeze Fire & Rescue, log on to motor vehicle accidents with no Separate sealed BIDS for the following: US 98/CITY OF rately. Milford coordinated all being sought for the $4 million www.cityofgulfbreeze.com/ injuries, 1 motor vehicle accident GULF BREEZE MEDIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT will the mitigation paperwork, fol- Recreation Center expansion firedept/index.html with injuries, 1 extrication, 1 low-up and wrangling with that is the major beneficiary of watercraft rescue, 5 good-intent be received by the CITY OF GULF BREEZE at the office Midway Fire District calls, 2 canceled en route, 3 of the City Clerk, 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL FEMA. the plan to not rebuild the pier. service/assist calls and 1 false until 2:00 pm. CDT, August 5th, 2010, and then at said For the week ending July 15, alarm/call. office publicly opened and read aloud. Midway Fire District was called For more information about SAUL ULLMAN, M.D. for 57 incidents. These emergen- Midway Fire District, log on to cies included 1 trash fire, 1 cook- www.midwayfire.com. A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 10:00am Specializing in: Microincision Cataract Surgery on July 22nd, 2010, at Gulf Breeze City Hall, 1070 Police Report Shoreline Drive. Bids will only be accepted from General ● Over 25,000 implants performed ● Information provided by Gulf Breeze Police Department Contractors in attendance at this Pre-Bid meeting. The first to offer Multifocal IOL technology in Pensacola Visit www.UllmanEye.com Vacuum cleaner, boat stolen Point of Contact will be Richard Delp, CSI (Baskerville- Read why over 100 Doctors have chosen Donovan, Inc.) at (850) 438-9661. Dr. Ullman for their surgery. The following incidents were Challenge and Traffic Safety 9400 University Parkway, Suite 302 reported Tuesday by the Gulf Awards, a competition among The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the (850 ) 208-1900 Breeze Police Department: Florida law enforcement agencies following locations: ■ Graffiti artists left their mark and traffic safety organizations to on a wall behind Publix be named the “best of the best” in Supermarket in the overnight traffic safety. City of Gulf Breeze, CITY OF GULF BREEZE 1070 Shoreline Drive hours of July 13-14. The winners receive equip- Request for Bids ■ A person reported that a ment to expand and continue Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 Dodge Plan Room, backpack-style vacuum cleaner their traffic safety efforts. 700 S. Pace Boulevard valued at $700 was taken from a Sgt. Stephen Neff spearhead- Baskerville-Donovan, Inc., Pensacola, FL 32501 The City of Gulf Breeze is requesting bids for: vehicle parked in the ed the award submission, and his 449 West Main Street Harbourtown parking lot on Gulf efforts resulted in a 12,000-point Pensacola, FL 32502 Breeze Parkway. credit award to purchase traffic New Full Size Police Pursuit Vehicles, to wit; ■ A boat trailer was reportedly safety equipment to enhance Gulf Ford Crown Victoria Police Package taken from the Shoreline Park Breeze Police traffic safety Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 Full Size Utility Police Vehicle South parking lot. The owner said efforts. Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained the trailer was discovered missing Gulf Breeze Police have on July 16, where it had been received recognition four of the at the office of Baskerville-Donovan, Inc. located at 449 Bid information can be picked up between 8am - 4pm at: parked for three days. The trailer past five years in the Florida Law West Main Street, Pensacola, Fl 32502 upon payment of Gulf Breeze Police Department is described as a Magic Tilt trail- Enforcement Challenge. They $50.00 per set, nonrefundable. 311 Fairpoint Dr. er, silver in color, with no spare were the challenge winners three Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 tire. It is valued at about $7,000. times, and this year’s second- LEGAL 830 Gulf Breeze News 7-8-10 ■ place award recognizes the con- The Gulf Breeze Police tinuation of excellence in traffic Deadline for Bids is 2:00pm, July 30, 2010 Department placed second in the safety by the Gulf Breeze Police Legal #1531 2009 Florida Law Enforcement Department.

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS July 22, 2010 3 A Community Gulf Breeze NEWS Jobless rate up in county; Santa Rosa near national average The unemployment rate in According to figures released Liberty County between County at 7.4 percent. followed by Flagler in northeast Innovation Director Cynthia Santa Rosa County inched by the Florida Agency for Panama City and Tallahassee Okaloosa County ranked No. Florida at 15.4 percent. Lorenzo acknowledged the upward from 9.5 to 9.8 percent Workforce Innovation, Santa had the lowest unemployment 4 with a 7.6-percent unemploy- Forty-seven Florida counties environmental and economic in June but still ranked among Rosa had 7,001 people out of rate at 6.8 percent. Liberty, how- ment rate. Santa Rosa was 21st had double-digit unemployment disaster faced in the Panhandle the top one-third of Florida’s 67 work from a workforce of 71,775 ever, is Florida’s least-densely at 9.8 percent while Escambia rates in June, up from 44 the from the oil spill, but said over- counties with the lowest unem- in June. That compared to 6,612 populated county with the was 31st at 10.9 percent. previous month. The Pensacola all state figures are promising. ployment. out of 71,509 being unemployed Apalachicola State Forest cov- On the other end of the spec- area actually gained 500-plus Florida’s 11.4-percent unem- Santa Rosa’s percentages are in May; and 6,839 of 71,568 out ering two-thirds of the land trum, Hendry County in south jobs in June, one of four metro ployment rate continues to be virtually in line with the nation- of work when the rate was 9.6 area. Florida had the worst unem- areas in the state to do so. about two points higher than the al average. percent in June 2009. Second-best was Walton ployment rate of 16.1 percent, Agency for Workforce 9.5 national rate. WANDERING: Several agencies said they can’t help Continued from page 1A Here one people sometime ‘fly’ – wander minute, gone away – like people with the next . . . Alzheimer’s do. They get one thing on their mind – getting from Karen Splain (rear) point A to point B. and daughter “In Meagan’s case, nothing in Amanda (left) try to between A and B matters; she has keep a constant eye no fear. It’s almost like a tunnel; on Meagan Splain, 19, who often she just wants to go through that wanders from their tunnel to get there. After that’s Princeton Drive achieved, she doesn’t know how home in the College to come back.” Parkway area east In the past couple of years, of Gulf Breeze. Local Meagan has slipped out of her law enforcement house in the middle of the night authorities are famil- and wandered to the Tiger Point iar with Meagan, Wal-Mart, where she is infatuated who has been locat- with arcade-type, coin-operated ed miles away from games. home during the In another episode, Meagan middle of the night. decided to scurry to the local cin- Joe Culpepper/Gulf Breeze News ema, more than a mile away, where officers discovered her molested, but people in the one or no group steps forward hanging out in the arcade. vehicle talked her out of the LET’S HELP MEAGAN with a solution. Another time, Meagan was few dollars she was carrying. “The people we’ve talked to found lost and wandering in the “The police speculate that Are you or someone you know say they don’t offer the kind of Naval Live Oaks area of the Gulf the people who took her proba- in a position to help attain a support that we are seeking,” Islands National Seashore. She bly got scared and dropped her reliable tracking system for Splain said. “Some agencies was shoeless and covered by off at a crowded place so they Karen Splain’s autistic daughter, say they don’t have the funding; insect bites. wouldn’t draw any attention,” Meagan? If so, contact Gulf others say they don’t do any- In yet another episode, Meagan Meagan said. “They were Breeze News Editor Joe thing for children with mental was found walking north on the never found.” Culpepper at 932-8986 or via disabilities or autism. Law Garcon Point Bridge shortly after Karen and Amanda Splain e-mail at joe@gulfbreezenews. enforcement says they don’t an all-points bulletin was issued. do their best to keep an eye on com to offer assistance. issue ankle bracelets that some Another time, while the family Meagan at all times. They’ve prisoners wear to the general was in Tampa at the Shriner’s thwarted more wandering public. Amanda, 21, tries to be strong Hospital to get treatment for attempts than they can count. But “We’ve had people suggest for her mother and sister. Meagan, she slipped away during they haven’t always been able to she wear special necklaces, “I’m scared, but I try to be the night and was discovered sev- prevent them. names on shoelaces, bracelets, strong for my mom,” she said. “If eral hours later more than seven During a trip to the Gulf but she doesn’t like those I’m not strong, I know it will be miles away at a 24-hour Toys R Breeze Library last year, Meagan things,” the mom said. “The harder on her. Us store. A passing motorist bolted and ran to Bruno’s only time she will wear anything thought it odd that a young Supermarket, where she took a “Meagan has no fear or need for caution along the highways. is if it cannot be removed. She woman was on the streets at that metal, rolling grocery cart, doesn’t mind it then.” time of night and notified authori- crossed back over busy Gulf One of these days, she’s going to get hit by a car. Sometimes, cars There are numerous personal ties. Breeze Parkway and pushed it to tracking devices and systems “The officer said we were lucky Wayside Park at the foot of Three on Highway 98 don’t even stop for red lights.” available on the Internet. But the to find her,” Karen Splain said. Mile Bridge. A Gulf Breeze Splains cannot afford them or the Police officer alertly spotted her Several weeks ago, Meagan “Tampa is a huge place packed service commitments they require. with people.” after the 911 call went out. was almost hit by an off-duty law They live day-to-day on what Another equally alarming inci- When Meagan goes missing, officer who was riding his motor- income they can muster. Splain dent occurred on Pensacola Beach “You feel kind of numb,” Karen cycle through the area. Meagan has been unable to remain in 2008. While enjoying a family said. “Your mind goes in all dif- darted in front of the approaching employed during the economic swimming outing at Quietwater ferent directions. You think about vehicle seemingly oblivious to the downturn. Beach, Meagan suddenly got into all these incidents of kids coming danger. “It would be a big relief” hav- a car with strangers and wasn’t up missing. Karen Splain has contacted ing a dependable monitor- found until seven hours later at the “A lot of times when this hap- numerous agencies seeking assis- ing/tracking system, Splain said. pool of a beach high-rise hotel. pens, it’s dark. You’d think she’d tance in obtaining a GPS tracking She couldn’t tell her mother or be scared, but she has no fear. The system, but to no avail. Some “If we could track her, we might authorities how she got there. thought of possibly never seeing groups have indicated a desire to be able to pick her up in 15 min- Thankfully, she had not been her again is terrifying.” help, but for whatever reason no utes as opposed to seven hours.” City, The Villas settle lawsuit Following Hurricane Dennis, the city’s sewage lift station on McAbee Court malfunctioned, causing waste- water to back up into The Villas retire- ment community. After years of negotia- tions, the Gulf Breeze City Council this week approved settlement of a lawsuit filed over the damages incurred. According to documents, the City will pay $70,000 in damages to The Villas for its losses. The Villas agreed to pay $3,000 towards the city’s installation of backflow preventers, and it released the city of all other claims or damages. The Florida League of Cities is the city’s insurance carrier and will pay the $70,000 claim. “We reached this settlement with the City of Gulf Breeze in good faith,” said Belie Williams, The Villas administrator. “After five years of negotiating, we have agreed to the new system the city is installing, and we are hopeful that it will be effective.” The system has previously malfunc- tioned two times. – Vici Papajohn

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PSC: Phase I of new campus will include four buildings Continued from page 1A Wyrosdick said leaders are targeting two main fields of covering all 109 acres is a 100- study – engineering and biolog- year plan,” Meadows told a ical medical studies. gathering of officials, digni- “That is why we have one taries and school supporters dur- biological lab and one chemistry ing a steamy tent ceremony lab,” he said. “Those courses Tuesday morning at a cleared will go hand-in-hand with our site off Nantahala Road. “But high school academies already the first phase of 10 classrooms in place at both Gulf Breeze and two science labs are to be High and Navarre High. We completed by 2012. We don’t have science academies all set know what the need will be 50 up at both schools, so students years from now for the Phase 2 can transition easily into the classrooms.” Pensacola State College pro- Phase I consists of four build- grams.” ings ranging from 30,000 square Wyrosdick said he believes feet to 50,000 square feet, this campus will help expand Meadows said. One of the sci- the dual-enrollment programs ence labs will be equipped for for both high schools, especially biological science study, and the Navarre. other for chemical lab work. “We have some dual enroll- Pensacola State College staff ment students at Navarre High, has worked with the Santa Rosa but not as many as at Gulf Joe Culpepper/Gulf Breeze News Joe Culpepper/Gulf Breeze News County School District for more Breeze High because of the time PSC President Dr. Ed Meadows: “There is a big need and Santa Rosa Schools Superitendent Tim Wyrosdick: “We than two years planning the constraints in travel between the great demand for this campus in Santa Rosa County. We are not just moving some dirt symbolically here today. We campus, Meadows said. SRC Pensacola campus and Navarre are offering courses that will be workforce compatible, also.” are seeing our community and our vision move forward.” School Superintendent Tim High,” he said. “This will help University of West Florida vendor sales. complex will be energy efficient “I graduated from Santa Rosa Wyrosdick told Gulf Breeze alleviate those problems. Dual (UWF) and will have room on “There will be many local and environmentally designed. County schools in 1981, attend- News the curriculum was enrollment will expand greatly the south Santa Rosa Campus vendors and contractors used,” “Every classroom will have ed PJC, then went on to UWF,” planned before the classrooms at Navarre – and make it easier for UWF to offer some graduate he said. “This is a construction direct natural light from the out- he said. “I went to work in the were planned. for Gulf Breeze students — courses. management project. We will side, and we are building it to teaching field in Santa Rosa “We have been doing sur- when this campus is complete.” “We understand there is a use a lot of recycled materials, achieve the Goldstar Energy rat- County schools. I believe with veys of our students and parents Meadows said he believes the need in Santa Rosa County with no materials used coming ing in every classroom and this new partnership between for the past two years to see classrooms will be filled imme- Schools for more Masters teach- from further than 500 miles every building,” he said. Santa Rosa County Schools and what the greatest need and diately upon opening. “There is ers, and we can help in that area away.” For 62 years, Pensacola Pensacola State College and demand was for classes that a big need and great demand for by partnering with the Greenhut said the facility will Junior College offered two-year UWF, even more of our students would give students what they this campus in Santa Rosa University,” he said. be a two-story complex with 21 degrees. As of this month, the will be able to enter the work- need to enter the workforce in County,” he said. “Working Bill Greenhut, owner and miles of electrical wire used, college changed to Pensacola force locally right out of col- this area,” Wyrosdick said. closely with the school district general manager of the 3,600 cement blocks, 192,000 State College offering four-year lege. “Once we decided what the best for the past two years, we are Greenhut Construction bricks, and be very strong. degrees. “We are not just moving courses would be to offer at that confident that we are offering Company, Inc. said Phase I “This complex is being built “This is a state-funded proj- some dirt symbolically here campus, then the college staff courses that will be workforce would be a $9.4 million project. to be able to withstand any- ect,” Meadows explained. today. We are seeing jobs creat- worked with us to design class- compatible, also.” He said about $3.5 million thing,” he said. Wyrosdick said he was a ed and seeing our community rooms and labs that would work Meadows said the college would be paid in wages, with Larry Adams of Bullock Tice product of Pensacola Junior and our vision move forward. for those courses.” also has been working with the another $3 million going for Associates told the crowd the College. This is a dream come true.” OIL: Gulf Breeze still oil free

Continued from page 1A and psychological health. She said the federal government is landfall in Gulf Breeze. City committed to implementing a Manager Edwin 'Buz' Eddy does- support structure in the affected n't expect that to change. region to ensure that anyone “I don't think it will,” Eddy experiencing emotional or psy- said. “We haven't seen a great chological discomfort will have deal of oil coming through the access to support. pass. And now, with BP's latest Stewart said another one of her improvements, I don't expect that main concerns is the fact that to change.” there is no conclusive health- The latest federal official to related information. visit, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. “No one is willing to say it's Regina Benjamin, held a July 15 safe, and no one is willing to say press conference on Pensacola it's not safe,” Stewart said. “We're Beach to address health concerns scared, we're nervous and we associated with the oil spill. would really like some accurate Approximately 50 people information.” attended the press conference, Curing the declining health of including Pensacola Beach resi- area businesses is another daunt- Scott Page/Gulf Breeze News dent Kristin Stewart. ing challenge. As of July 19, the U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin addresses oil disaster-related health concerns at a July 15 news confer- “All of us have been feeling Small Business Administration ence at Crabs restaurant on Pensacola Beach. physical effects from being out- has issued 615 applications and side,” Stewart said. “That's not 33 loans for over $3.5 million dissatisfaction with BP's handling that as the colossal response even to mention the psychologi- have been approved to assist of economic damage claims. BP efforts continue, we need to cal and emotional component.” Florida business owners. is now setting up a $20 billion reevaluate our relationship with Benjamin primarily focused on Still, individuals and business- fund to cover damages. the natural world. just that – damage to emotional es have expressed widespread Gulf Breeze Chamber of “We need to be good stewards Commerce President Meg Peltier of this earth,” Benjamin said. “We says they have an abundance of should adopt the mentality of Laurie Woolard’s information to assists businesses Native American culture, which with claims. considered how every action Benjamin, a Mobile, Ala. would affect nature for the next “The Boy at native, told Gulf Breeze News seven generations.” the Fence” Poems & Short Stories for all ages

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2010 Junior Achievement Hall Of Fame Ritchie, O’Sullivan honored for service

BY BETTY ARCHER ALLEN Northwest Florida’s Business Florida House of organizations and contributed Gulf Breeze News Hall of Fame is a lifetime Representatives for 10 years. much to the community. They [email protected] achievement award. This was O’Sullivan, Managing have consistently demonstrated the second year for the Hall to Partner of O’Sullivan Creel business excellence, a visionary Junior Achievement of induct new members. CPA, attended Washington & nature, innovative leadership Northwest Florida hosted its Ritchie, CEO of Gulf Coast Lee University and ultimately and strong community involve- second annual Business Hall of Community Bank, received his earned his Bachelor of Arts ment throughout their profes- Fame on June 30. Bachelors Degree in degree in Accounting from the sional lives. The event at Tiger Point Accounting in 1969 and his University of West Florida in Through these accomplish- Country Club in Gulf Breeze Juris Doctor in 1972, both from 1973. He became licensed as a ments, they serve as role models honored two deserving local the University of Florida. In Certified Public Accountant in for the next generation of busi- businessmen – Buzz Ritchie and 1994 he was named as a UWF the state of Florida in 1975. He ness leaders, many of whom are Mort O’Sullivan – for making Honorary Alumnus. He was the began his accounting career currently Junior Achievement major, positive impacts on the President of the Southern with the international account- students. region through the private sec- American Mortgage Co., and ing firm Touche Ross and Co. in ■ Submitted photo tor economy. later Southern Home Savings Atlanta. To learn more about Junior Buzz Ritchie (left), CEO of Gulf Coast Community Bank, Bank before serving as the Both Ritchie and O’Sullivan Achievement of Northwest and Mort O’Sullivan of O’Sullivan Creel CPA were feted Laureate induction into the June 30 in Gulf Breeze for their impact on the region. Junior Achievement of District 3 Representative to the served in many worthwhile local Florida, call (850) 477-1420. Caddell assumes PSC Foundation presidency New Owners Gulf Breeze resident Pam The event fol- Breeze/Midway area. III funds, a valuable resource PUBLIX Under New Hunt Caddell last week became lowed the col- Caddell, a 1980 graduate of for increasing student success Shopping Center Management President of the Pensacola State lege’s approval by Gulf Breeze High School and and retention through faculty (850) 677-9456 College Foundation Board of the Florida State 1982 graduate of PSC, said the development and classroom Governors. Board of environmental disaster in the technology; The non-profit PSC Education to offer Gulf makes Pensacola State ■ Strengthening PSC’s Oil-Free Foundation is the school’s four-year College’s mission even more Annual Fund to attract grants, NOW fundraising arm. It maintains Bachelor of Caddell important to the area. enable fundraising, purchase Smoothies gifts and contributions to pro- Science in “Many whose livelihoods technology and much; OPEN mote growth at the college on Nursing and Bachelor of have been devastated will look ■ Working with the numerous levels including capi- Applied Science in to our college as a source of Foundation Guild to support tal improvements, faculty and Administration baccalaureate hope for re-training,” Caddell Foundation activities. program development and degrees beginning in January. said. Caddell’s term will last until scholarships. The junior college officially Caddell’s goals during her the summer of 2012. Joining her Caddell succeeds previous changed its name to Pensacola two-year term include: on the Foundation Board of PSC Board President Grover State College on July 1. ■ Raise funds for faculty and Governors are Margarett Stopp, Robinson IV of Pensacola. Caddell’s ascension also program development, as well Vice President; Gary Sammons, Robinson passed the gavel to came less than a week before as scholarships for students Secretary; and Tom Owens, Caddell during the college’s the school broke ground on a seeking four-year degrees; Treasurer. ■ 2010 Leadership Appreciation new South Santa Rosa County Raising $250,000 in Caddell owns Gulf Atlantic Expires July 22, 2010 and Awards Dinner on July 15. satellite campus in the Gulf matching funds to secure Title Constructors, Inc. Col. Meade retires from USAF The distinguished military career of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Shannon Meade of Gulf Breeze was celebrated dur- ing a retirement ceremony June 11 at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. Meade, a 1982 graduate of Gulf Breeze High School and later Florida State University, was commissioned and entered active duty in the Air Force in 1987. He eventually served in David Schulz/Gulf Breeze News numerous command positions. Major Gen. Eric Fiel (left) presents Suzanna Hecker Meade After serving as Chief of Current a certificate of appreciation from President Obama during Operations of the 4th Squadron Lt. Col. Shannon Meade’s (right) recent retirement ceremony. Officer School at Hurlburt Field Medal with two oak leaf clus- Meade is the son of Nadine and later Joint Operations ters; Joint Service Achievement and retired Lt. Col. Donald Planning Workshop Course Medal; A.F. Achievement Meade of Gulf Breeze. He is Director at the USAF Special Medal; Joint Meritorious unit married to the former Suzanne Operations School, Meade was award; and others. Hecker of Coral Springs. selected to command Detachment 1, 325th Fighter Wing at Corry Station in Pensacola. He later accepted command of Detachment 505 at New Mexico State University where he served as Chair of the Aerospace Studies Department and commander of the AFROTC commissioning program. Meade later was selected to serve as Chief of Personnel Services for the Joint Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, N.C., where he provided military personnel support to special operations personnel from all four armed services. At the time of his retirement, he was Deputy Director of Special Operations Affairs at MacDill AFB, where he served as an advisor to the Commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command and to senior staff members on Congressional leg- islative activities. Col. Meade’s awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal; the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clus- ters; the Joint Commendation Medal; A.F. Commendation

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EDITOR “We need to be conscious of the Joe Culpepper importance of that relationship, SPORTS EDITOR as opposed to just expanding at Jason Thompson all costs. For us to continue to exist, it’s going to require sacri- SALES fices on everybody’s part.” Rusti Fontaine Painting the big picture with oil Chris Bates Cindy Kennedy Omaha, Neb. (via Pensacola) OFFICE MANAGER The millions of gallons of oil agriculture and livestock each Karen Murphy unleashed by the Deepwater year; and there is a giant trash Horizon disaster have created ball the size of Texas swirling in ART DIRECTOR much concern for the health of the north Pacific! Denise Lukas Gulf Coast ecology. Those are chilling facts. They GRAPHICS / PRODUCTION How will this affect the testify to the harmful effects of David Schulz environment? The wildlife? modern human activity. This How long will it take the cannot be denied, whether you CONTRIBUTORS ecosystem to recover? Will it believe in global warming or not. Betty Archer Allen ever recover? Will things ever I almost forgot to mention Bette Boyle go back to normal? overpopulation. The human Pam Brannon These questions have been world, which is the single most Our relationship with nature population has grown more Scott Page weighing heavily on the minds important issue to be has become ridiculously since 1950 than in the previous Jack Kale of locals over the past few considered. unhealthy. The destruction of four million years. “Predatory. We need to be more Sure, BP was irresponsible. natural habitats, depletion of cognizant of the fact that we’re Member: months; and rightfully so. They The Earth can only support are legitimate concerns, as we The disaster response plan was, resources and pollution has so many of us and can only all interwoven.” Florida Press Association are faced with the threat of in fact, inadequate. The finger- stretched nature alarmingly thin. withstand so much exploitation. Paula Brown National Newspaper Assn. losing our slice of paradise. pointing and name-calling is One in four mammalian It’s time we realize and define Gulf Breeze Gulf Breeze Area Chamber It’s also important to point inexcusable. People along the species is now threatened with what those levels are, before we of Commerce (“2003 Small out that an environmental Gulf Coast are, beyond extinction; since the 1960s, the lose paradise, in its entirety. Business of the Year”) disaster of such massive scale question, suffering. number of dead zones in the The survival of our species Pensacola Beach Chamber has some frightening But there has been very little oceans has doubled every 10 has been dependent on our natu- of Commerce implications about man’s discussion about the fact that years; 29 percent of fish species ral environment for thousands (dysfunctional) relationship to this event is just one nasty have been fished down to 10 of generations. It’s frightening Pensacola Chamber the natural world. This event is strand woven into the gigantic percent of previous population to think that the survival of our of Commerce indicative of our species’ matrix of human environmental numbers; massive expanses of environment may now depend Navarre Tourist overuse and abuse of the natural destruction. rainforest are lost to logging, on us! Development Council Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce

LETTER POLICY: Gulf Breeze City could keep inmate work crews for $63K News welcomes your opinion. “There has been some improve- ■ et for only $63,000. get the ball rolling.” We reserve the right to edit a Budget workshop ment in increased awareness. But Council unanimously Griffin will be paid $21,000, letter to fit space available. We scheduled for July 31 CITY HALL are we where we need to be? No.” approved the expenditure according to Eddy. The project do not accept letters containing Marta O’Connor Monday night, July 19. The pre- is still targeted to be completed a personal attack on any indi- BY VICI PAPAJOHN Gulf Breeze vidual. Letters must be limited Gulf Breeze News paid for the van and fuel to vious contract providing inmate no later than Sept. 30. to one per month from an indi- [email protected] transport the squads and all the work crews expired last ■ City council has been vidual writer. If we receive form cost of direct supervisory per- Thursday. Council also took the evaluating whether cell phone letters, we will print only the first Crews from the Century sonnel,” City Manager Buz following actions: text alerts or reverse 911 calls one we receive. Include your Correctional Institution for Eddy said. “We’ve provided ■ Ken Griffin Landscaping are more financially and cultur- name, address and daytime mowers, saws, supplies. Now received a nod of confidence ally advantageous and useful for phone number. years have been assigned to the City of Gulf Breeze to provide we will buy a van, pay the costs from Gulf Breeze City Council emergency notification. As right-of-way maintenance, of supervision and continue to to complete the landscaping more and more residents dis- CORRECTIONS: Gulf Breeze pay for equipment and supplies. plans for Phase II of the U.S. connect their land lines, fewer News is committed to accuracy mowing, litter clean-up and tree and wants to hear from you if we trimming at no cost to the city. Even with that investment, we Highway 98 beautification. can be reached for notification. need to make a correction or On occasion, crews replace are way ahead on the benefits to “Bidding a project requires Council approved using Santa clarification. Please email us sidewalks, construct buildings or the residents.” specifications, so council Rosa County’s Emergency at [email protected] assist on other projects. Squads Typically, 10-15 inmates approved Ken to do the plans, Notification system, dropping with the subject line are assigned to Public Services, work supervised in the city four and then they will bid out the their own reverse 911 system CORRECTION or the Waste Transfer Station and days a week. A conservative entire project at once,” City and improving the reach and “It’s totally abusive. We feel as CLARIFICATION. Or, call Parks and Recreation divisions estimate of the value of their Manager Buz Eddy said. “Phase quality of their e-mail and text if we can do anything we want.” (850) 932-8986 during within the city. services to the city exceeds I plans were completed by Land communications. Margaret Rivers office hours and ask for But recent state cutbacks $300,000, according to Eddy, Design Innovations (LDI). Once ■ Council set their first Gulf Breeze news or sports departments. threatened the relationship. and the work support can be we have Phase II plans in hand, budget workshop for Saturday, ADVERTISERS: Gulf Breeze News will not be responsible for “For 15 years, the state has sponsored within the city budg- we will bid the whole thing and July 31 at 9 a.m. at City Hall. quality or discoloration in ads provided by the advertiser or its agents. Investor malaise good news for consumers Gulf Breeze News is published weekly on Thursdays for $30 Investors last week tried to $70 to $80 range, and this is affordable range.” per year by Gulf Breeze News push the price of crude oil closer GAS WATCH good news for consumers since Average retail gasoline prices Publishing, Inc. Periodical to the $80 mark but couldn’t it means retail gas prices will in the Pensacola/Gulf Breeze postage paid at Gulf Breeze, ignore reports showing a lag in est level since August, while remain relatively unchanged, at area have fallen 1 cent per gal- Florida. USPS # 021819. U.S. fuel demand and a decrease U.S. fuel demand decreased least for the next week or so,” lon in the past week, averaging Sorry, no refunds on subscrip- tions. POSTMASTER: Please in consumer sentiment. Crude oil four percent last week – the said Jessica Brady, manager, $2.56 a gallon Monday. This send address changes to settled Friday at $76.09 a barrel biggest decline since March AAA Public Relations. “Unless compared with the national on the New York Mercantile according to the U.S. Energy a hurricane threatens refineries average that had increased a “Obviously, we’re not doing a Gulf Breeze News, P.O. Box good job. A lot of people don’t 1414, Gulf Breeze, FL 32562. Exchange, only 8 cents higher Department. At the same time, in the Gulf of Mexico or more half-cent in the last week to All content is copyrighted than the previous week. manufacturing gains dropped positive economic reports are $2.72, according to gasoline even pay attention to it until 2010. Advertising rates are Consumer sentiment dropped .04 percent in June. released, consumers can expect price Web site something big happens.” available upon request. more than expected to the low- “Crude oil is still stuck in the gas prices to stay within an PensacolaGasPrices.com. Lynette Ward Milton

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GBUMC welcomes Waltman’s return as church’s youth pastor Rev. Rory Hermann Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church is excited FAITH to welcome Dale Waltman as its new full-time Youth after school from 2:30 to 4:30 Feeling blown over? Director at the Fairpoint p.m. with programs for mid- Campus. dle school youth, and You are not defeated! Waltman served as the Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. Middle School Youth Pastor for high school youth. at GBUMC Earlier this year, I planted a winds force the tomato plants to Crosswalk will be involved from 1997 to very small garden. I purchased a lean in the opposite direction. in community outreach, serv- 1999. He re- special planter I saw advertised in Most days when I water or harvest ice projects, local and foreign joins GBUMC a magazine. It contains a reservoir tomatoes, I straighten the plants with near 20 missions, youth camps and for water and a method of incor- and stakes. years of experi- much more. porating a row of fertilizer into Lately, I have felt like my toma- Submitted photo ence in foreign Waltman returns with his the soil. A flexible cover fits over to plants battered by the wind. I’m wife of 16 years, Michelle; Parishioners from Our Lady of Assumption mission and the planter, thus eliminating the still producing fruit (good works) Waltman and local mis- and daughters Karis (10) and St. Ann Catholic Church enjoy a ‘Pick-Me-Up’ picnic on need for weeding. I planted two but some days it is a struggle. We sions, and youth Sunday at Our Lady. It was an outing to provide stress and children’s ministry. Hannah (7). Dale and tomatoes and a pepper plant. I fill have been hit by wind after wind – relief from the stresses caused by the oil disaster. the reservoir once a day and enjoy hurricanes, economic collapse, and In the next several weeks, Michelle are products of Gulf the harvest. now the Gulf oil spill. I’m feeling the youth ministry of the Breeze schools. experience is needed, no family at a time. For more To learn more, call Dale I face a dilemma, however. blown over! How about you? GBUMC Fairpoint campus paintbrushes, rollers, rags or information, call Terrye at Waltman at the church office anything. The walls are your 932-3594. There are not many places I can However, we are not defeated. will undergo a radical trans- at 932-3594. canvas and everything is sup- place my planter since we water Our heavenly Father straightens formation. The new ministry plied including lunch! Prayer vigil planned our lawn with reclaimed water. So us back up after each wind. He name will be “Crosswalk” Habitat House needs Be a part of this Habitat for Sunday at pier I chose the only location free of reinforces us through worship, where youth are introduced to final coat of paint home and lend your time and reclaimed water or overspray. Word, Sacraments, prayer, and Jesus Christ through spending energy to a local family and Calvary Chapel Gulf Unfortunately, this location expos- study. He strengthens us through time together in God’s Word. It’s time to paint Gulf offer a permanent solution to Breeze will host a prayer vigil es the planter and its contents to the kind words of family and The Crosswalk Ministry Breeze United Methodist the housing crisis in at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 25 at strong winds. friends. If we lose faith, we will will have weekly meetings on Church’s 24th Habitat for Northwest Florida. The fami- the Pensacola Beach Fishing As our tomato plants grew larg- become completely blown over. Sunday mornings and Humanity Home lies receiving these homes Pier. ‘Praying 4 The Gulf’ er they became oversized sails in In the midst of our struggles evenings for middle and high Come to the home at 5342 become committed contribu- wristbands will be available a sense, pushed by the winds. I God says, “Be still, and know that school youth. On Mondays Prairie Court in the Midway tors to our local community - for purchase to wear and staked the plants, but the stakes I am God. ... the Lord of hosts is and Tuesdays beginning Aug. area of Gulf Breeze on all because you believe in show the world your concern were shallow by necessity. with us; the God of Jacob is our 23, Crosswalk will be open Saturday, July 24 at 8 a.m. No making a difference…one for the Gulf. Consequently, moderate to strong fortress” (Psalm 46:10). OBITUARIES

MSgt LARRY LOWER ers, Vernon Burks and Albert Breeze Nursing Home in Gulf Knapp; son and daughter-in-law, of nearly 62 years, Presbyterian Church or the 1938-2010 Burks; and numerous nieces Breeze. Arthur and Sheila Sonntag; the former American Cancer Society. and nephews. Born May 17, 1913 to Jasper daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Ann Arrangements were entrusted MSgt Lawrence Michael Funeral services were and Ida Mae McNeil in Ernestine and Louis Hladick; Parks. to Rose Lawn Cemetery of Gulf “Larry” Lower, 71, of Navarre, Sunday at White Chapel Funeral Maplesville, Ala., Soenksen son-in-law, Daniel Garala; son Stewart served Breeze. Offer condolences, passed away on Tuesday, July Home in Montgomery. resided in Gulf Breeze for the and daughter-in-law, Walter and in the U.S. Army share memories and sign the 13, 2010 at his home after a long Donations in her memory can be last 35 years. She married Will Barbara Sonntag; and daughter and Navy before guestbook at www.roselawn- battle with cancer. made to Covenant Hospice in Soenksen on Sept. 21, 1941 and son-in-law, Pamela and Stewart settling into a 20- fh.com. Born in Washington state on Pensacola. after a whirlwind seven-day Charles Thompson; eight grand- year career with Dec. 11, 1938 and raised in Rose Lawn Funeral Home of courtship. They were married 51 children and 14 nieces and the Air Force. Later, he taught at Long Beach, Calif., Gulf Breeze was entrusted with years until William’s death in nephews and great-grandchil- Gulf Breeze Middle School and Lower joined the arrangements. Offer condo- 1993. dren. Pensacola Junior College. His U.S. Air Force in lences, share memories and Soenksen was employed by Arrangements entrusted to passion was singing barbershop 1955 at the age of sign the guestbook at Kirvin’s Department Store in Roes Lawn Funeral Home of harmony. He earned a first-place 17. He was a www.roselawn-fh.com. Columbus, Ga., as a corsetiere Gulf Breeze. Offer condolences, award in the District Quartet Vietnam veteran for over 20 years and was a share memories and sign the Championships in 1969 and and a recipient of JIM O’NEAL member of Gulf Breeze guestbook at www.roselawn- 1971. the Bronze Star. 1925-2010 Presbyterian Church. She was fh.com. Stewart was the father of four Lower He retired from the preceded in death by her par- children: Crista Dozier of Gulf ents; a brother, Edward; and her Breeze, Timothy Stewart of Air Force in 1977 Oscar James “Jim” O’Neal, JEB STEWART and relocated to Reno, Nev., 85, of Gulf Breeze, a retired U.S. husband, William. Pembroke Pines, Debra A. Craul where he was an established Air Force Senior Master Sgt., She is survived by her only 1927-2010 of Destin, and John Stewart of business owner in the travel passed away July 11, 2010 at child, daughter Sandra Corcoran Spanish Fort, Ala. industry for 25 years. He was his home. (Rusty); grandson, Shawn John Patrick “Jeb” Stewart, Funeral services were Friday, an avid lover of German O’Neal was born March 8, Corcoran (Jeanie); grand- 83, of Milton, passed away July July 16 at Gulf Breeze Shepherd dogs. 1925 in Middletown, N.Y. He daughters, Shannon Higgins 12, 2010 at his home after a long Presbyterian Church. Internment Lower was CCT-retired, two- served his country (Gary, Shay Bessemer (Bill), and battle with cancer. followed at Rose Lawn term Combat Control 21 years in the Air Kimberly Lloyd (Jerry); as well Stewart was born May 8, Cemetery in Gulf Breeze. Association President and reign- Force. After retire- as 10 great-grandchildren. 1927 and raised in North Memorial donations are sug- ing Treasurer. ment, he managed Funeral services were Carolina where he met his wife gested to Hospice, Gulf Breeze He is survived by his wife, the Non- Saturday, July 17 at Rose Lawn Beverly A. Lower; step-children, Commissioned Funeral Home. Cynthia May, Martin May, Lee Officers Club for Rose Lawn Funeral Home of May, George McLain; and his 10 years and was Gulf Breeze was entrusted with loyal companions, B.J. and O’Neal Vice President of arrangements. Offer condo- Baron. Tyndal Credit lences, share memories and A memorial service will be Union for 10 years. sign the guestbook at held at the Base Chapel on Preceding O’Neal in death www.roselawn-fh.com. Hurlburt Field AFB at 11:30 a.m. were his mother and father, his on Friday, July 23. Burial will fol- first wife, and his step-son, HANS SONNTAG low at Barrancas National Bobby (Pete) Warnock. 1912-2010 WEEKDAY Cemetery, Pensacola NAS at 2 He is survived by his wife of p.m. 21 years, Mary Warnock-O’Neal; Hans Herman Sonntag, 98, of PROGRAMMING In lieu of flowers, the family daughters, Brenda (Gerry) Navarre, passed away Thursday, requests that donations be 9:00 am - 11:30 am DAVE DAUGHTRY’S MORNING Hildebrant, Patty (Jim) Fuller, July 15, 2010. FOLKS 6 am - 9 am made in honor of Lower to the and Colleen (Bill) Graham; Sonntag was born in Mon. - Fri. OPEN MIC 8 am - 9 am Wounded Warrior Project (see stepchildren, Doug (Robin) Germany on March 9, 1912 to Politically incorrect and proud of it! His www.woundedwarriorproject.org Warnock, Mike Warnock, and Lena and Ernst Sonntag. He libertarian philosophy rankles NEAL BOORTZ 9 am - 11:30 am / or call (877) 832-6997) or the Cindy Warnock (Jerry) Corn; came into the United States at conservatives (who think he’s too American Cancer Society. daughter-in-law, Aggie Warnock; Ellis Island in New York when he liberal) and liberals (who think he’s too THE EXPERT ADVISER SHOW Arrangements entrusted to brother, Larry (Harriet) O’Neal. was 16 years old and got his first conservative). 11:30 am - 12 noon Rose Lawn Funeral Home of He also leaves 11 grandchildren job as a bus boy. He worked as The son of a Gulf Breeze. Offer condolences, and six great-grandchildren. a machinist the majority of his DENNIS PRAGER 12 noon - 1 pm Marine Corps share memories and sign the Services were held Friday, life. officer, Neal CLARK HOWARD 1 pm - 3 pm guestbook at www.roselawn- July 16 at Rose Lawn Funeral He originally resided in Boortz grew up in fh.com. Home in Gulf Breeze. STEVE GILL Connecticut and moved to Pensacola (PHS 3 pm - 4 pm Mon. - Thur. Interment followed at Barrancas Inverness, Fla., in 1971 where class of 1963). He LOUISE McKEE National Cemetery. he lived until he retired and has dominated RING OF FIRE 3 pm - 4 pm Fri. Rose Lawn Funeral Home of moved to Navarre, where he Atlanta Radio since 1921-2010 YOUR TURN 4 pm - 6 pm Gulf Breeze was entrusted with resided with his daughter and 1969. Now WEBY arrangements. Offer condo- Louise Burks McKee of son-in-law, Pamela and Charles. brings this top- HUGH HEWITT 6 pm - 8 pm lences, share memories and Pensacola passed away July 13, Sonntag was preceded in notch talent home. sign the guestbook at RUSTY HUMPHRIES 2010. death by his wife, Eugenia www.roselawn-fh.com. 8 pm - midnight McKee was a long-time Sonntag; parents, Lena and employee of Bell South Ernst Sonntag; sisters, Elfreida Telephone Co. in Montgomery, ELDA SOENKEN Meinke, Elsie Kneisel and Ala. 1913-2010 Margaret Wilson; brother, Fritz She was preceded in death Sonntag; and daughter, Johanna by her husband, E. Glenn Elda Loraine Soenksen, 97, Garala. (850) 623-1330 McKee. of Gulf Breeze, passed away He is survived by his sisters, www.1330weby.com She is survived by two broth- Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Bay Gertrude Sonntag and Charlotte

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www.gulfbreezenews.com (850) 932-8986 GULF BREEZE NEWS 2 B July 22, 2010 GULF BREEZE NEWS Entertainment/Community Gulf Breeze NEWS Pensacola Chamber has new CEO

James Hizer was introduced Democrats Headquarters (623- will shed light on the Aid & Monday as the new Chief BRIEFS 2345). Attendance program, which Executive Officer of the provides eligible wartime veter- Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Republican women ans and surviving spouses up to will available by the next busi- Commerce. $2,582 per month, tax-free. To ness day for replay at the same to hear candidates For the previ- meet eligibility, a veteran must Web location. ous six years, have served at least 90 days A public hearing on the tenta- The Santa Rosa Federated Hizer was presi- with one day during a declared tive fiscal year 2010-11 budget Republican Women will meet at dent and chief war, among other requirements. is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. The Club at Hidden Creek, 3070 executive officer This seminar is designed to 7 at 6 p.m. The final public PGA Boulevard, Navarre, on for the Bowling hearing on the proposed budget Tuesday, July 27. both educate veterans and fami- Hizer Green (Ky.) Area will be held on Monday, Sept. Gathering time is 11 a.m., lies as well as help them navi- Chamber of 20 at 6 p.m. The public hearings and the meeting starts at 11:30. gate the sometimes difficult Commerce where he headed up will also be held in the Santa Lunch is $15 at the door. application process. three economic Rosa County Commission Guest speakers are all candi- The seminar is open to the development/business advocacy Meeting Room in Milton and dates running for the Santa Rosa public. To RSVP or learn more, organizations encompassing a available online during and after County School Board: call University Pines at (850) nine-county area. Hizer estab- the meetings. ■ District 1: Dale Anderson, 476-6333. lished that Chamber as the lead According to Santa Rosa Shepherd Iverson; economic development agency County Administrator Hunter ■ District 3: Carol Boston, Beaches/Woodlands in the region with metrics Walker’s budget message, the Diane Coleman; Tour has openings reflecting the adding of more total operating budget is ■ District 5: David Jeffers, than 10,500 new jobs. $100.89 million, a 7.4 percent Tom Naile, Scott Peaden. The 7th Annual Beaches to Prior to Bowling Green, reduction from the overall fiscal Reservations can be made Woodlands Tour of Santa Rosa Hizer worked with chambers in year 2009-10 budget. The with Shirley Gaddis, County is now accepting appli- Explore the lighthouse by moonlight Richmond, Ind., Frankfort, Ind., [email protected] or 932- cations from organizations, county administrator’s full Moonlight tours of the Pensacola Lighthouse are available Logansport, Ind., and Daytona budget message and proposed 7925. groups and businesses interested this weekend. See page 3B for details. Beach. budgets can be found online at in becoming a part of the month- www.santarosa.fl.gov/budget/ University Pines sets long October showcase of the County budget process index.html. benefits workshop diversity of Santa Rosa County. includes workshops Application forms are avail- Wet and wild fun Local Democrats University Pines retirement able online at www.the- The budget workshop for plan rally, fish fry community in Pensacola will beachestowoodlandstour.com. Santa Rosa County host a free veterans benefits The Tour is sponsored by the at Big Kahuna’s Constitutional Officers and the Santa Rosa County seminar on Tuesday, July 27 at 6 Santa Rosa County Tourist Board of County Commission Democrats will hold a free fish p.m. Development Council. departments for the fiscal year fry and political rally on Thousands of veterans or sur- Applications will be accepted 2010-11 is scheduled for Saturday, July 24, between 2 viving spouses are eligible to through July 29. A full schedule Tuesday, Aug. 3. The workshop and 6 p.m. at Carpenter’s Park, receive a significant monthly of events will be released Aug. 1 will begin at 9 a.m. in the Santa 6738 Dixon Street, Milton. income from the Veterans and will be available online and Rosa County Commission All Democrats, as well as Administration Aid & through the Beaches to Meeting Room, 6495 Caroline members of the public, are Attendance pension program. Woodlands page on Facebook. Street in Milton. The public is invited to attend. Speakers will But few are aware these benefits Discounted fall rates are avail- invited to attend or view in real include local and state candi- exist. able at area hotels, vacation time at www.santarosa.fl.gov/ dates for the 2010 elections. The seminar at University rentals and RV parks. bocc/meetings.html by selecting For additional information, Pines, led by Randy Frazier of To learn more, e-mail “watch and listen to the meet- please contact Seegar Swanson the American Association for [email protected] ing.” A link to the full meeting (936-8704) or Santa Rosa Wartime Veterans (AAWV), or call (850) 291-1266. Big Kahuna’s Water and OFFER – Purchase 2 GOLD sea- Adventure Park in Destin is the son passes for only $99 Pays for place to be during the summer itself in less than 2 visits! Air Exploreum Frequent Flyer Ticket will months. Includes unlimited water park With more than 40 water admission Friday, Saturday, attractions and an Adventure Sunday and Monday only. take you around the world Park, Big Kahuna’s offers some- SEASON PARKING PASS thing for every member of the ($20.00 / each): Allows parking Is your family looking to get p.m. and 3 p.m. today! family. You can’t do it all in just pass holder access to the park- away this summer? The “Dolphins” gives viewers a The award- one day! ing lot during valid pass days. Exploreum has three adventur- chance to swim alongside wild winning Science With great packages, it’s the SEASON PASS BENEFITS: ous destinations and a first- dolphins. In this film, scientists Center also has perfect place to host your next ■ Bring-A-Friend-Free Days. class ticket waiting for you! travel to the Bahamas and not one, not two, group get-together or party. Can not be used the day of pur- Since the end of May, the Patagonia to study the complex but three exciting Group Packages: Whether chase and must be accompanied Exploreum has been showing world of these graceful crea- new exhibits for 2010. The 24th. you’re looking for a fun getaway by the season pass holder. three action-packed films in the tures. This film will be shown exhibits include a state-of-the- The exhibit will showcase live for a large family or a group of a ■ Exclusive season pass J.L. Bedsole IMAX® Dome Monday through Friday at 1 art engineering and technology reptiles from 20 different coun- few hundred, Big Kahuna’s has holder food and beverage spe- Theater. p.m. and Saturdays and center, exotic reptiles from tries, including Burmese special group pricing available cials. “Adventures in Wild Sundays at 2 p.m. around the world and a sea lion pythons, snake-necked turtles, just for you! ■ Cabana Days – Discounted California,” “Dolphins,” and “Everest” chronicles the true exploration and adventure. veiled chameleons and Large Events: Do you have cabana's offered to season pass “Everest” will give viewers a story of a group of climbers “The Exploreum is thrilled American alligators. an event large enough to use all holders on specific days. chance to travel the expanses who sought the peak of the to bring more top-notch educa- A new exhibit for fall called of Big Kahunas? They’ll reserve ■ 10 % discount in the gift of the globe without leaving world’s highest tional and “Sea Lion Splash” will be it for you and your company any shop. Gulf Coast. Also, when you mountain in Get your Air Exploreum entertaining housed at the Mobile County time of the year. ■ 10% discount on miniature join our Summer IMAX 1996. After Frequent Flyer Ticket programs to Annex lot on Royal Street. The Birthday Parties: Big golf, your choice of 3 levels of Frequent Flyer Program, you’ll friends and fel- Mobile,” said exhibit features live shows that Kahuna's is the perfect birthday difficulty. be able to see all three films for low climbers to enjoy three Assistant entertain audiences as sea lions destination to go wild for an ■ 10% discount on Go Karts. the price of two! died making great Imax films! Director balance balls, shoot hoops and entire day. ■ 10% discount on Cyclone Frequent Flyer members this same jour- Caroline dance. 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NEW: Platinum pass Big Kahuna’s, visit the park Web California” dives head-first, lit- tow. Everest show times are launched Explore TEC exhibit. available for only $100 and now includes FREE parking! site at www.bigkahunas.com or erally, into the state that makes Monday through Friday at 3 The TEC stands for “technolo- include unlimited visits to the GOLD SEASON PASS contact the park at (850) 837- up much of our western shore. p.m.; Saturdays at 3 p.m.; and gy and engineering careers.” Exploreum, discounts on ($54.99/each): LIMITED TIME 8319. From the tallest mountain in Sundays at 4 p.m. The exhibit will enable IMAX films, Gift Shop pur- the continental United States to “Adventures in Wild Exploreum staff to offer chases, camps, birthday parties the world’s largest ocean California” and “Everest” will instruction in robotics, engi- and more. BOX OFFICE waves, California has it all. run through October 1, while neering design, 3D design, OPEN DAILY Show times for this film are “Dolphins” will continue until architecture and much more. 11:30 am Monday through Friday at 10 November 5. The Exploreum also has a GULF (850) 934-3332 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Visit Exploreum.com or the traveling exhibit called BREEZECINEMA Gulf Breeze, Hwy. 98 4 3.7 miles east of Pens. Beach Exit Saturdays at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. Box Office to buy your first- “Reptile Planet,” which will Friday July 23 – Thursday July 29 and 4 p.m.; and Sundays at 1 class ticket for adventure take place July 5 through Oct. 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GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS July 22, 2010 3 B Fun & Games Gulf Breeze NEWS Drew Brees, rest of Saints visiting Pensacola Gulfside Pavillion. Each of the Thursday, July 22 band's members has their roots Swingin’ Dick Tracy’s BEST BETS in various forms of modern and play Evenings in Seville traditional country music, so concert attendees are sure to The Swingin' Dick Tracy's enjoy a great country music believe that both playing and Marty Robbins, Jim Reeves and show. listening to music should be Friday, July 23 Johnny Cash. Spectators are encouraged to fun! With a very diverse library No pets are allowed and glass bring lawn chairs or blankets to of music, from the Roaring Tour the Pensacola is prohibited. Concerts are pro- the pavilion area. No pets are Twenties to recent pop hits, they Lighthouse by moonlight vided and organized by the allowed and glass is prohibit- are sure to get the party started On July 23-24, from 8-10:30 Santa Rosa Island Authority. ed. Concerts are provided and from 7-9 p.m. in Seville Square, p.m., watch the moonlight For more information call the organized by the Santa Rosa Downtown Pensacola. dance across the waters of SRIA at 850-932-2257. Island Authority. Their horn and rhythm sec- Pensacola Bay from the top of For more information call the tions feature some of the very the beautiful Pensacola SRIA at 850-932-2257. best professional musicians on Lighthouse! This is a very Saturday, July 24 the Gulf Coast, and the three unique opportunity to climb Barnes and Noble vocalists belt it out on every- the Lighthouse after dark and New Orleans Saints thing from The Rat Pack, see the magnificent Fresnel welcomes Drew Brees visit the civic center Swing, Jazz, and R&B to lens in operation, and also lis- Barnes and Noble in The Super Bowl Champion Motown, Disco, Pop and Rock. ten to ghostly tales from the Pensacola is hosting a book New Orleans Saints are visit- Be sure to bring a lawn chair long history of the Lighthouse. signing with Drew Brees, author ing the Pensacola Civic Center or a blanket for seating. Also, Tours at 8, 9:15, and 10:30 of “Coming Back Stronger” as part of their “Championship bring your appetite! p.m. Reservations are required. from 10:30 a.m. - noon. Tour” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call Call 850-457-7095 or email Barnes and Noble is located The event is open to the pub- Debbie Adkins with the pcolalighthousereserva- at 1200 Airport Boulevard. lic and free of charge and will Pensacola Heritage Foundation [email protected] to make Reserved books, pre-ordered allow fans the opportunity to at 850-438-6505. reservations or to get more books, nor memberships reserve view special display elements information. you a place in line nor guarantee commemorating the team’s Learn about the lost you a signed book so don’t be championship season. ships of De Luna’s fleet Crossroads performs late. Call 850-432-0800 for more Call 850-479-7631 for more The public is invited to join at Sounds of Summer information. information. an archaeologist with the Country music band The ultimate comeback story University of West Florida and Crossroads will play at Sounds Thursday, July 29 When a potentially career-ending shoulder injury left quarter- Florida Public Archaeology of Summer, July 23-25 from 6-8 Tuesday, July 27 back Drew Brees without a team and having to learn to throw a Network for a 1-hour presenta- p.m. at the Quietwater Shell on Evenings welcomes football all over again, coaches around the NFL wondered, tion on two shipwrecks in the Boardwalk. Sawmill Band playing The Sawmill Band The Sawmill Band will also would he ever come back? After Hurricane Katrina devastated Pensacola Bay from Tristan de Serious country music fans at Bands on the Beach New Orleans, many wondered, would the city ever come back? Luna's 1559 fleet. The program can again sing along with gold- Get ready to have 'A Knee two-step into Seville Square begins at 6 p.m. at the Fort en hits from Hank Williams and Slappin' Good Time' when the from 7-9 p.m. for their second In his new book, “Coming Back Stronger,” Brees chronicles Pickens Auditorium. legendary country music icons Sawmill Band two-steps onto appearance of the week. those journeys, which culminated with the Saints’ Super Bowl Call 850-934-2600 for more like A.P. Carter, Ernest Tubb, Pensacola Beach from 7-9 p.m. For more information, call victory earlier this year. Brees will be attending a book sign- information. Merle Haggard, George Jones, on Tuesday, July 27 at the 850-438-6505. ing at Barnes and Noble in Pensacola on Saturday, July 24.

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Submitted photo Submitted photo Submitted photo Fred Kattner, Shawn Thomas, Patty Kattner, Chris Kattner Terry Stith, Delores Owsley Belanger, Joe Scolarici and Actor and recording artist Woody Bradshaw and Marsha and Deanna Show brave cool temperatures during an Valerie Licari Vignolo celebrate the Gulf Breeze High School Gustafsson smile big for the camera during the Gulf Breeze excursion to a Baltic village during their May vacation. Class of 1980’s 30th reunion at Seville Quarter recently. High School Class of 1980’s big 30th reunion gathering. Kattners enjoy Baltic Sea cruise-ship vacation Patty and Dr. Max Kattner Treasurer; Kerry Anne goals of Rotary, gave an membership development of Baycliffs Road in Gulf Schultz, Club Service; overview of District 6940 plan. Breeze recently returned p Tracie McMahan, and outlined a few goals for For more information, from a family vacation Community Service; the new year. contact Nathan G. Ford at cruise on the Baltic Sea on Talk of theTown Cherry Fitch, The new goals are to edu- (850) 473-7703 or Royal Caribbean’s ‘Jewel By Betty Archer Allen International Service; Bo cate and promote the Object [email protected]. of the Seas.’ [email protected] Marks, Vocational of Rotary within the club, The family visited Service; Deshean Chavez, emphasize the objectives of Sweden, Denmark, Finland, The marine sanctuary is a Membership; Lynn Erickson, Rotary and implement pro- Russia and Estonia between component of the Navarre Public Relations; John Bruce, grams and socials that foster May 19 and May 31. The trav- Beach Park master plan. It will Grants Director; Greg Smith, them, have fun, encourage eling party included Patty and create multiple artificial reefs Sergeant at Arms; Paul Snider, positive attendance, encour- Max, Fred and Chris Kattner, for snorkeling in the Sound and Program Director; Bob age members to become Paul Shaun Thomas and Deanna an observation pier in the Gulf. Moulton, Program Director; Harris Fellows, create and Show. The sanctuary is expected to Jim Green, Photography/ implement a membership During the visit, the family improve water quality in Santa Technical/Interact; and Lynn development plan, apply for enjoyed lunch at a charming Rosa Sound, increase tourism, Arnold, Directory and receive a grant from Finnish island cottage while on increase marine recreational At the “Changing of the Rotary International or dis- a small boat tour. and educational opportunities, guards” meeting in June, trict simplified grant for a Needless to say, a good time provide a centerpiece amenity Harriman presented a histo- local project, promote and was had by all! for the Marine Science Center ry of Gulf Breeze Rotary, supply “a book for every located in the park, increase revisited the mission and child,” and implement the Gulf Breeze essential marine habitat to local Hospital Auxiliary juvenile marine species and demonstrate Santa Rosa The Uniform Sale will be County’s environmental com- held in the mitment. Education/Orientation room The program is part of the It sTime… behind the main hospital on free Lore, Legends and It’’sTime… Tuesday, July 26 from 7 a.m. to Learning series at the Library 4 p.m. and Wednesday, July 27 sponsored by the Friends of the from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. They Navarre Library. No reserva- will have New Balance and tion is required. For more Vansko shoes, Crocs, and med- information contact Cheryl ical accessories as well as uni- Rothwell, Publicity, 396-7148 forms of many colors and or FriendsofNavarre styles. [email protected] Proceeds from the sale will to pick yo be used for the care and com- Gulf Breeze ur fort of the Gulf Breeze Hospital fa Rotary Club v patients. o r i The new officers and 2010- it te Friends of 11 Board of Directors of the e 0000229699 p Navarre Library Gulf Breeze Rotary Club are a t Dr. Robert J. Harriman, te Mike and Nancy Sandler President; Dale Duce, Women’s Health Care rn • Gynecologic Issues • Menopausal Symptoms f s will be the speakers at Lore, President Elect; Pam for campus Legends and Learning on Langham, Past President; • Cosmetic GYN Solutions • Hormones Tuesday, July 27 from 5:30 to 7 Mark Denunzio, Vice • Management for Urinary Incontinence • Birth Control Options It’stime to shop New Fall p.m. at the Navarre Library. President; Nathan Ford, LEE TRACY They will present an update on Secretary; Gary Tringas, Karen Kennedy, MD Laura Sigler, ARNP Vera Bradley the planned Navarre Beach Paying Treasurer; Dick Gynecology Board Certifi ed Certifi ed in Women’s Health 400 Quietwater Beach Road PENSACOLA BEACH patterns now Marine Sanctuary and Artificial Fulford and Gordon Registered Pharmacist (850) 932-8442 Reef project. Mackenzie, Receiving 1118 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. #201 • 850.916.7766 in stock.

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Section C YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER July 22, 2010 Sports Briefs returns home Hicks GBHS Dolphin heading to BY JASON THOMPSON “It just gives them an Football Camp Jason McKie talks with Gulf Breeze News opportunity to see that hard campers during a July 26-28 [email protected] work does pay off,” said The Gulf Breeze Dolphin break Friday at the McKie, who starts his first Southern football Camp is July 26-28 inaugural Jason McKie Jason McKie is training camp with the MVP Football Camp. at the Dolphin practice adhering to an old saying. Saints on Wednesday. “You fields behind GBHS. Mississippi Jason Thompson/Gulf Before doing hear a lot of guys playing in Cost for the camp, which Breeze News the NFL, but to actually see ‘something new,’beginning BY JASON THOMPSON is for boys ages 8-14, is his first training camp with a guy that made it in the Gulf Breeze News $50 per player. Cost is $75 the New Orleans Saints, NFL that’s from the same [email protected] for two siblings and $85 for McKie did ‘something old’ town, that played on the three or more siblings. same fields as them, played – return home to Gulf Southern Mississippi is quickly The camp will be put on high school ball in the same Breeze for the inaugural becoming Gulf Breeze West. by current Dolphin coaches town, it provides them with Jason McKie MVP For the second time in the and players. a sense of reality that they Training Friday through last two months, a GBHS can achieve their goals, Sunday at Shoreline Park. senior has verbally GBSA, TPSA accomplish anything they Approximately 85 campers committed to play a sport for want to.” Coaches Clinic from ages 5-18 took part in the Hattiesburg school. First, July 30 the inaugural camp. See McKie, Page 8C it was Jasmine Crowell The GBHS football (volleyball) and last week, coaching staff will put on a Sarah Hicks verbally coaching clinic for all committed to play for the Hicks GBSA and Tiger Point Lady Eagles. GBHS grads football coaches July 30- Josh Hurd (Class of ‘06 - football) and 31. Kameron Brunty (c/o ‘08 - baseball) The clinic begins July 30 already play sports at Southern Miss. with registration and a Hicks is the third Lady Dolphin golfer social at 5:30-9 p.m. at the in four years to commit to a Division I new GBHS Field House. school, joining 2010 grad Ashleigh Ryals Saturday will start with a (South Alabama) and 2008 graduate breakfast, with the clinic Kristen Dorsey (Kansas State) playing D- running until noon. The I golf. clinic is free to all coaches. Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News “Everything about it is just what I’ve Jason McKie (left) and Jud Odom watch a been wanting,” Hicks said. “I never really Gulf Breeze camper run a shuttle drill during the Jason McKie made a decision until (Friday) when I got MVP Camp Friday. done visiting. It’s a wonderful school. Summer Camp See Hicks, Page 7C underway now The summer-long camp at the Rec Center runs through August 20. Cost is $15 per day per child. GBHS cheerleaders bring home honors from UWF camp Pick up applications at ■ the Gulf Breeze Recreation Seven earn National Center 800 Shoreline Cheerleading Aassociation Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida All American honors or download from gulf- breezerecreationcenter.com BY JASON THOMPSON 850-934-5140 for more Gulf Breeze News information. [email protected]

Tiger Point The Gulf Breeze High cheerleading football, squads took home several awards at a recent National Cheerleading Association cheerleading camp at the University of West Florida. registration A total of seven cheerleaders – five underway now varsity and two junior varsity – earned Registration is underway NCA All American honors. The varsity now for the 2010 Tiger cheerleaders were Meredith Chavers, Point football season until Ashley Coffman, Katelyn Ezelle, June 30. Alayna Hayes and Chelsea Simmons. Boys ages 5-14 are The junior varsity cheerleaders were encouraged to register. For Kayla Cason and Elizabeth Kubik. more information, call The All American cheerleaders are Donnie Wilson at 393- judged on motions, jumps, dance, stunts, 6329. tumbling and leadership. Simmons was named the Top All Cheerleading Submitted Photo registrations is for girls All Americans American, while Hayes won the ages 4-14 (ages as of Individual Leadership Award. Simmons, August 1). Seven Gulf Breeze High cheerleaders received National Cheerleading Association All American honors at the recent Hayes and Chavers were all invited to NCA camp at the University of West Florida. They are (from left): junior varsity cheerleaders Kayla Cason and join the NCA staff next summer. See Briefs, Page 5C Elizabeth Kubik and varsity cheerleaders Katelyn Ezelle, Chelsea Simmons, Alayna Hayes and Meredeth Chavers. Not pictured: Ashley Coffman. See Cheerleading, Page 5C Our Website Features Section for Bank Shorts Sales and Foreclosures Mark Lee Listing BROKER/REALTOR® New Bank Short Sale Under Contract Cell 850.261.1996 [email protected] Cherry Fitch REALTOR® Cell 850.723.9723 [email protected]

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GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 2 C July 22, 2010 GULF BREEZE NEWS Sports Gulf Breeze NEWS Dolphin baseball team holds annual Alumni Game ■ 2009, ‘10 grads play in annual game BY JASON THOMPSON Gulf Breeze News [email protected] The Gulf Breeze High baseball pro- gram held its annual Alumni Game last week. With a shortage of alumni players, several current players played the role of alumni to field two teams. ‘Team One’ consisted of Taylor Webb (Class of ‘11), Robin Hoffpauir (c/o ‘10), Justin Ratte (c/o ‘11), Thomas McVoy (c/o ‘10), Tyler McGee (c/o ‘10), Mitch Yano (c/o ‘11), Trey Davis (c/o ‘10), Colby Brown (c/o ‘10) and Casey Hunt (c/o ‘10). ‘Team Two’ consisted of Tyler Boylan (c/o ‘10), Alex Ball (c/o ‘10), Ben Lively (c/o ‘10), Cameron Davies (c/o ‘10), Jackson Yates (c/o ‘10), Caleb Brown (c/o ‘09), Greg Shows (c/o ‘09), Thomas Dorsey (c/o ‘10) and Kameron Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Brunty (c/o ‘08). Jackson Yates pitches during last week’s GBHS Alumni Game.

Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Cameron Davies (left) fields a ball, while Trey Davis (right) gets a sign during last week’s GBHS Alumni Game.

Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Thomas McVoy (left) waits for a pitch, while Ben Lively (right) fields a ball in between innings in last week’s GBHS Alumni Game.

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The GBHS Lady Dolphin softball team ended its summer league season by dropping a pair to Milton on July 13. Milton 7, Lady Dolphins 4 Gulf Breeze committed two errors that allowed Milton to score three runs in the fifth inning in game one of the doubleheader. Milton scored four in the second before Gulf Breeze scored two in the third. Lydia Ellington reached on an error before Megan McDonald doubled. Adrian Culpepper followed with a double to score Ellington before Marissa McDonald doubled to score Sydney Willard, who ran for Megan McDonald. GBHS pulled to within three with a pair in the fifth. Nina Ewens walked and scored on a throwing error before Willard, running for Megan McDonald, who singled, scored when Culpepper hit into a fielder’s choice. Both McDonald sisters had two hits in the loss, while Ewens, Taylor Pacyga and Coral Molina both had one hit each. Milton 9, Lady Dolphins 0 Gulf Breeze was held to just two hits in a loss to Milton. Culpepper singled the first, while Megan McDonald singled in the third. Milton scored one in the second, four in the third, three in the fifth and one in the sixth.

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BY JASON THOMPSON 932-9288 ! Gulf Breeze News [email protected] The Gulf Breeze Dolphin football team hosted Navarre in a 7-on-7 game Friday. While Navarre's bigger receivers were a big factor in the game, the Dolphins held their own. In three of the four ‘quarters,’ the Dolphins lost to Navarre by seven points or less. First quarter Navarre 13, Dolphins 6 Gulf Breeze scored on only one of its five possessions before the first water break. Navarre scored on its first possession, with the extra point making it 7-0. GBHS got on the board on its third series, with Michael Mann throwing a seven-yard touchdown pass to Andrew Jurnovoy. Mann was 6-for-7 on the scoring drive, completing two passes to Mitchell deKozan and Which college savings Adam Enzian. The extra point was no good, making the score 7-6. plan is right for you? After the Dolphins made a stop on the Raiders’ next series, the offense drove inside the 10- yard line before stalling. Teams had three downs to get Scott Shanks, CFP ® 15 yards, with each drive starting Financial Advisor 45 yards from the end zone. A 25-yard diving catch set up Gulf Breeze Shopping Center the Raiders’ next score. The 306 Gulf Breeze Parkway PAT failed. Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 Brandton Helm had an 850-934-4499 interception in the opening ‘quarter,’ as Mann went 16-for-25 www.edwardjones.com Member SPIC for 128 yards and a touchdown. Second quarter Navarre 26, Dolphins 20 Both teams moved the ball well before the second ‘water break,’ as the two teams scored Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News seven touchdowns and amassed Mitchell deKozan looks for some yards after the catch last week against Navarre. more than 380 yards of offense. The Dolphins scored first with Mann finding Thomas Rockhill on a 40-yard touchdown pass. The PAT failed, which tied the overall score at 13-13. But the Raiders hit the Dolphins with a 30-yard pass play on their first play of the following series. Two plays later, they were in the end zone again. Jordan Bennett then led the Dolphins to another score, finding Ryan Freeman for a one-yard score. The PAT was no good, making the score 12-6 Dolphins in the second quarter. Navarre again struck quickly, scoring on a 45-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the drive. The PAT failed, making the score 12-12 in the second quarter. Beau Doerr and Nick Bookout split time at quarterback on the next series, picking up one first down before the drive stalled. Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News See Dolphins, Page 8C Beau Doerr (left) throws a pass, while Nick Bookout (right) plays cornerback last week.

Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Holden Tibbs (left) waits for a snap, while Kyle McGee (right) waits for the start of a play last week against Navarre.

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Submitted Photo GBHS varsity squad The 2010-11 GBHS varsity cheerleading squad won a total of six awards at the recent National Cheerleading Association Camp at UWF. They are (front, from left): (front) Ashley Scott, Richelle Czeck, Taylor Pacenta, Lacey Webb, Chelsea Simmons, Meredith Chavers (captain), Brianna Beyers and Alayna Hayes (captain). Back row (from left): Savannah Hamlin, Anna Kerr, Julianne Lewis, Katelyn Ezelle, Alex Ruben, Emily Craven, Emily Retherford and Alexa Shows. Not shown: Ashley Coffman.

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Submitted Photo GBHS JV squad The 2010-11 GBHS junior varsity cheerleading squad won four awards at the recent National Cheerleading Association Camp at UWF.They are Front row: Elizabeth Kubik (captain), Kayla Cason and Maddie Cain. Back row (from left): Lanie Burns, Sam Burleigh, Chelsea Cahela, Kailene Jones, NCA cheer buddy Heather, Alex Ryan, Ashlyn Robertson (captain), Pearl Clarkin, Ashton Krauss and Sara McCain.

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Navarre went three and out on their next series as Bookout and T.J. Baughn broke up pass plays. Mann, who went 7-for-10 for 99 yards in the second quarter, then led the Dolphins to another score, with Enzian scoring from five yards out. A 35-yard pass to Taylor Busbee set up the score. But the Raiders would score on each of their next three drives. The Dolphins would get inside the 20-yard line on their next two drives, but no farther. Bennett was 8-for-17 for 72 yards and a score before the water break. Submitted Photo Third quarter Champ again Navarre 20, Dolphins 0 Adam Pruitt presents Sarah Hicks with the championship After failing to score on their first trophy at the Marvin Debolt Junior Golf Classic last week in drive, the Raiders scored on three of Fort Walton. It was Hicks’ third title in the last four years. their next four series before the next ‘water break.’ The Dolphins picked up a first down HICKS: Senior GB’s third D- after a pass interference call, but the drive stopped at the 17-yard line, two 1 golfer in last four years yards short of a first down. Continued from page 1C “The funny, ironic, ridiculous The Raiders completed four straight kind of kick in the butt was last passes to score. GBHS went three and “It has a lot of great year, I had lost to a girl named out on their next series before a academics and I have two of my Kelsey Gibson,” Hicks said. “She Baughn pass breakup helped stopped really, really good friends going beat me by one stroke. It was going Navarre’s next series. there next year on golf to be three years in a row which Another Dolphin ‘three-and-out’ set scholarships. I knew then they had never been done before.” up another Raider scoring drive on a 25- were absolutely in love with it “Needless to say, I was not yard touchdown catch on third and 10. and before the Southern Miss happy with the fact that she beat Another long pass play (35 yards) set coach even talked to me, they me. I was wanting that three in a up Navarre’s final score before another Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News had always raved about how row. It was going to be an water break was taken. Mann was 6- Brandton Helm makes a catch for the Dolphin JV team. He also had an interception wonderful the school was.” awesome honor. Well, Kelsey for-18 for 56 in the third quarter. on defense. Hicks chose Southern Miss beat me, not really happy with Fourth quarter over Vanderbilt, Baylor, Auburn this girl, but I thought ‘hey, I’ll Navarre 12, Dolphins 6 and Tulane, among others. “Those never see her again.’ She’s now The ‘fourth quarter’ featured prima- are the few that I remember being one of my best friends and she’s rily junior varsity level players. After pleased with everything that I had going to Southern Miss next the Dolphins went ‘three-and-out’ on to offer,” Hicks said. year on a golf scholarship.” each of their first two possessions, Hicks said Southern Miss has Last week, Hicks shot a 73 on Doerr led the Dolphins to a score on a unique combination that she July 14 and was playing bogey their third series. felt other schools didn’t. free golf on July 15 heading into Doerr went 6-for-8 in the drive, “Tulane I loved, because it the 16th hole. connecting with C.J. Nelson on a 10- was a smaller school and I liked “I didn’t realize I was playing yard score. Five different receivers the smaller setting,” Hicks said. a bogey free round until after,” (Nick Kozbiel, Cody Dailey, Randy “But it wasn’t the college said Hicks, who was tied for first Halpin and Matt Kolokouris) caught environment that I wanted. with former teammate Ryals. “I passes in the drive. Auburn it was a huge school and knew I did want to go to a playoff Navarre scored on its drive, entire town was a college town.” and heck, did not want to lose. So completing all four of their passes, “In Hattiesburg, you have the I knew I had to birdie one of the to make it 13-6. perfect mixture. If you want to be last two holes. So number 17, I Gulf Breeze moved to the 20 or a part of the college life and the birdied it. Then I knew all I had to closer on each of their next three college town atmosphere, you do on 18 was par it and the drives before Mann found Mitchell can be a part of that. The town tournament was mine.” deKozan on a 45-yard touchdown within five miles of it is just full Hicks will play in an catch. of Southern Miss. Everything American Junior Golf Mann finished the day going 39- about it will just pull you in. If Association event at Vanderbilt for-72 for 412 yards, four touch- you don't want to be a part of the University this weekend and downs and no interceptions. college atmosphere, you kind of will probably play in the AJGA Busbee, deKozan and Rockhill all just want to go out and broaden Girls Championships at Furman had seven receptions for 89, 87 and your horizons, you can go to University in August. 40 yards, respectively. outer Hattiesburg and it’s full of Like Dorsey, Hicks will look to Jurnovoy and Xan Sarra both had everything you can want. You sign in the early signing period in five catches for 34 and 32 yards, have malls, you have shopping November, possibly together for respectively, while Enzian and Josh centers, you have restaurants, you fellow future Lady Eagle Crowell. Monserrate had four catches. have everything.” “Why wait it out in April when Freeman had three catches for the “It was the perfect mixture of you already know what you want Dolphins, while Cody King had an everything that I wanted.” to do?” Hicks said. “You can just interception. Hicks’ decision came after sign it and take even more Fort Walton, Catholic to play 7- she won the Marvin Debolt pressure off your shoulders.” on-7 in Gulf Breeze today The Dolphins will host Fort Walton Junior Golf Classic in Fort USM finished sixth at last Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Walton for the third time in the year’s Conference USA and Catholic in 7-on-7 action today, Linebacker Josh Weiser watches a Navarre receiver make a leaping grab last week last four years. Tournament. starting at 9 a.m., behind GBHS. in 7-on-7 action.

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 8 C July 22, 2010 GULF BREEZE NEWS Schools/Sports Gulf Breeze NEWS MCKIE: 1998 Gulf Breeze High grad heads to camp this week Continued from page 1C Chicago this past year,” McKie said. “He’s just a regular guy out there (in the “We’ll be doing a lot of the same things I NFL),” said former Dolphin teammate Jud did my first few years in Chicago, when Odom, who put on the camp. we used the fullback all the time.” The former Dolphin football player and Although this year’s McKie’s eighth in state weightlifting champion heads to the the league, his new team has him feeling Big Easy after spending all but one game like a rookie. in his seven-year NFL career playing full- “I’m really excited,” McKie said. back with the Chicago Bears. After touch- “Biggest thing for me right now is just ing the football only five times in 2009 (all learning the playbook. I’ve been in the catches), as well as the Bears' hiring of same system in Chicago for five years, so Mike Martz as offensive coordinator it’s kind of hard having to go back to helped prompt McKie to make a change. square one and learn a new system.” “When the Bears hired (offensive coor- McKie credits former Dolphin head dinator) Coach (Mike) Martz, I went in – coach Don Cobb and former coach me and my running backs coach in Michael Brandon as some of his biggest Chicago are really close – went in and influences. “Playing for him (Cobb) was talked to him and he was like ‘you’re my definitely a good experience,” McKie said. guy, I want you to be here,’” McKie said. “He really taught me how to be a complete “I just wanted to know where the offense football player and to continue to work was going with Mike Martz. I know what harder than the next man, because there’s he brings to the table, but my big concern someone out there always working harder was how they were going to use me.” than you are.” “I told them if you were going to use Odom can attest to McKie’s comments me, that’s one thing. If you’re not, then I on Cobb’s advice. feel like I need to go elsewhere where I can “When we use to have two-a-days, Dylan (Donohue) and all of us would be at ason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News be utilized. I’m a football player. I want to Watchful eyes play. I don’t want to be watching. I don’t Burger King or wherever. We’d be driving want to be in a passing-based system.” back and Jason’s out there pulling sleds,” Jason McKie (left), along with Andy Tucker (center) of Acceleration Fitness watch Alex Pagonis run a drill during “He understood and I voiced my con- Odom said. the Jason McKie MVP Camp Friday. cerns to (Head) Coach (Lovie) Smith as Former Dolphin teammates Donohue, Eric Solgard, David Miller, Breezer Scott well. He said he understood, too. He and n’t have OTAs, you just had offseason finishing at Temple, attend- (general manager) Jerry Angelo was trying Crouch (who played at Navarre), as well as former coaches Brandon, Andy workouts,” McKie said. “Now you have ed the Philadelphia Eagles to figure out how they were going to use offseason workouts, you have OTAs. minicamp in 2002. After “When we use to have two-a-days, me, how I was going to fit in the offense. O’Daniel and Andy Tucker, owner of Acceleration Andy Tucker all helped with Some teams have two mini camps. The playing in one game with Dylan (Donohue) and all of us would If I don’t fit, then I felt like I need to go offseason is cut real short, so time is really the Dallas Cowboys in elsewhere.” the camp. be at Burger King or wherever. We’d “What I wanted the campers to get out limited.” 2002, McKie began his “That was the decision I made and I After graduating GBHS in 1998, stint with the Bears in 2004. be driving back and Jason’s out think it was a good move for me.” of is technique,” Tucker said. “We wanted to teach proper form on everything. If they McKie played his college football at He played in 81 games with there pulling sleds.” McKie, who will wear number 37, as Temple – a school known more for its bas- the Bears in six years he did in Chicago, looks to get more action take the technique and how the proper – Jud Odom form feels them they apply it to their sea- ketball tradition. (including all 16 in 2007 with the defending Super Bowl champs. “I could’ve went to a bigger school or a and 2009), running for 84 High school teammate of Jason McKie “In the short time I’ve been there, son.” “It’s good to see all the guys come back program that had more notoriety, but for yards and scoring three through mini camps and OTAs (Organized me, it was about wanting to go somewhere touchdowns. Team Activities), the fullback’s utilized and just help out,” McKie said. “We’re to where I can come in and play right He caught 67 passes for programs in the areas of education and quite a bit, actually more so than in like a big family, we played ball together for a long time and had a lot of good mem- away,” McKie said. 357 yards and three touchdowns. wellness with an emphasis on making an ories together. I’m just thankful that they McKie also benefitted from playing in As a senior at GBHS, McKie ran for impact in the lives of families of soldiers. still support me.” the Big East, where they faced programs 1,281 yards and scored 16 touchdowns McKie’s father served in the military and “It just gives them an McKie spent some time at Athletes like Miami, West Virginia, Boston College on 183 carries. He achieved the highest currently works in the Pentagon. opportunity to see that hard Performance in the Andrews Institute dur- and Syracuse on a regular basis. GPA among senior football players You can learn more about McKie and ing last year's offseason. McKie says he “I got to play against them guys and before earning Athletic Director’s his foundation on his website, jasonmck- work does pay off.” tries to get back to his hometown at least there were a lot of scouts would be at those Academic List honors at Temple as a jun- ie.org. once a year, but that the rigors of a games,” McKie said. “If you can make ior. “We’re definitely going to make (the – Jason McKie professional football player can make that plays against those guys, showing you can Proceeds from the camp benefit camp) an annual event and definitely difficult. play with those guys and competing as GBSA, as well as Big Brothers, Big going to get some more guys out here 1998 GBHS grad, member of hard as those guys, it definitely opens up Sisters. Proceeds also went to the Jason New Orleans Saints “The off season now is so short now as (next year),” McKie said. “I’ve got a lot opposed to back in the day when you did- some eyes as far as pro scouts.” McKie Foundation of the Institute for of guys I’ve talked to that want to come McKie, who went undrafted after Science and Health which focuses on help out.”

Wearing his band uniform, Thomas Roane thoughtfully conducts his peers in “The Phantom of the Opera.”

The 7th grade maestro

Thomas Roane shows his skills at GBMS Spring Band Concert

BY LISA NEWELL Symphony perform at Olive ing patterns in class, I always introduced him to the audience Gulf Breeze News Baptist Church and Thomas noticed Thomas. He conducted and he strode away from the [email protected] noted how conductor waved the very well and took it extremely Timpani drums he normally batons with a flourish and seriously. He was expressive in plays and up to the podium. He A hush fell over the crowd as coaxed beautiful music out of his patterns and showed talent raised his baton and the musi- the young maestro took the the disparate instruments. in this area,” Smithey said. cians began a beautiful per- baton in hand. He garnered the Then, when he was in the Ms. Smithey gave him a formance. attention of the orchestra and sixth grade, he attended his DVD of a performance of “The “During the song, I was not masterfully led them on a musi- older brother’s band perform- Phantom of the Opera” and he nervous at all,” Thomas said, cal adventure. ance and saw Ms. Smithey con- studied the conductor’s every and afterward, his friends told The young man, 7th grader ducting. “That is so cool,” move, practicing in the mirror, him what a great job he did. Thomas Roane, led his peers to Thomas remembers thinking. and then staying after school to Ms. Smithey said, “After the perform “The Phantom of the He joined the band and learned let Ms. Smithey study his style performance, at which he Opera” at the Spring Band to play percussion instruments. and make recommendations. received a second curtain call Concert performed at This year, when Ms. “You have to have a feel for and a standing ovation, he told Pensacola’s Saenger Theatre. Smithey asked the varsity band the music. You have to put your me that he loved it.” Thomas, 13, never missed a if anyone wanted the opportu- own original patterns in it,” This experience is fanning beat, keeping a cool, confident nity to conduct a performance, Thomas said, including big pat- the flame of Thomas’s musical demeanor in front of a crowd Thomas’ hand was the first to terns for when the music is loud ambitions. that numbered in the hundreds. shoot into the air. and small patterns for when it is “I want to be a conductor for This journey began when Smithey wasn’t surprised to soft. a big symphony, and study Thomas was in the fifth grade. see this particular student’s When the night of the per- orchestral conducting and His class saw the Pensacola enthusiasm. formance came, Ms. Smithey music composition,” Thomas “Whenever I taught conduct- knew Thomas was ready. She said.

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SECTION D GULF BREEZE NEWS July 22, 2010 NPS may ban PWCs in National Seashore A day spent amid the natural beauty ing to allow and noisy vehicles,” and directed the Pensacola Bay on their Sea-Doo water- of Fort Pickens includes the sounds of unlimited Jet Park Service to reconsider whether to craft. She thinks the idea of banning all gentle breezes, the call of the seagull, Ski use in allow Jet Skis in these parks. PWCs is excessive. the crash of waves on the sugar white those “Millions of visitors enjoy our “If there is one individual who is sand. parks. parks to canoe, fish and bird watch causing a nuisance, then that person Now, a federal ruling is going to Her in these special areas,” said Leslie should be held accountable. It isn’t fair allow park officials to decide whether opinion Jones, General Counsel of The to punish all boaters because of one or not to ban jet skis from the waters read that Wilderness Society. “The Court person,” she said. Sometimes, off the Gulf Islands National Seashore serenity, found what Americans know – Dr. Griffin also wonders why per- and Pictured Rocks National Seashore the tran- recreation opportunities that protect, sonal watercraft is being singled out in Michigan. quility – not harm, irreplaceable wildlife and from other boats. we need to The judge, Gladys Kessler of the indeed, the shoreline habitat of these national She added that when she rides her U.S. District Court for the District of majesty – of these parks should be preserved.” Sea-Doo, she takes care to avoid remove more Columbia ruled that the National Park two national treasures” is being com- Dr. Vicky Griffin of Gulf Breeze and Service violated federal law in decid- promised by “these highly polluting her family enjoy cruising out into See PWCs, Page 2D than tonsils My middle child, Emma (7), is Heed the sweetest thing on the planet. She T has a smile that runs from ear to ear, even when she’s sleeping. She loves wedding to play dress up and all things ONCER “girly.” She puts on “shows,” as she C calls them in which she choreo- IN ONCERT rules, or graphs the neighborhood kids to N C music that she and her best friend L I have preselected. She is ALMOST IL perfect. OHNSON H H pay up Today, she is meeting with an J IT A BY LISA NEWELL E.N.T. doctor to decide if it is time - F CH for a tonsillectomy. Since she was ACK - BEA Gulf Breeze News born, it seems that she has had sinus J [email protected] leKET future infections and colds. As a toddler, IC COLA she had to have tubes placed in her KET T Hotel Ray Ascherfeld and his neigh- oreseeable future bor, Jim Leslie, live on Ariola ears so that they could drain. IC Stage Moving to the beach, we had T PENSAIn the f Street within earshot of a residen- SRIA hoped that some of her allergy prob- PENSACOLA BEACHDate: itaville Beach tial home that hosts a lot of wed- Date: In the foreseeab dings. lems would go away, but they didn’t. On the Margar On the SRIA Stage The pair beseeched the Santa We thought when we moved here, Near Margaritaville BeachNear Hotel that this problem would go away. Rosa Island Authority to take We should have known better. action about houses such as this Life has a way of keeping us at one that they maintain is a com- home wherever we are. You can’t mercial venture operating in a res- run away from your problems any- idential neighborhood. more than you can pick yourself up The neighbors of this particular in a wheelbarrow. When life can be wedding house are subjected to as sweet an innocent as my little raucous parties every weekend, Emma, it can still have it’s share of cars parked along the street, cater- ailments. While beach life is great, ing vans in their driveways and our problems still come with us. Stage it and they will come? noise emanating from the djs and Emma’s problem is inside her. bands who entertain wedding It’s “her” tonsils. That’s the way it prime piece of upland proper- guests. usually happens. The bulk of my SRIA bets professional stage ty owned by Marilyn Hess “It’s a great test Ascherfeld said a recent wed- problems have been just that: “my” will attract overnight guests and adjacent to the before we build ding had over 100 guests and problems. They didn’t come my Margaritaville Beach Hotel. a $2 million music was blaring. way because of someone else. No to Pensacola Beach “It’s a very expensive “I called about 9 and they toned one else is at “fault.” Instead, life’s piece of land,” Rinke said. permanent it down for about 15 minutes. At Faith Hill and Jack 11 o’clock, the noise did not stop,” struggles are often due to a sickness BY LISA NEWELL Spill. amphitheater.” within ourselves that needs to be Meanwhile, Pensacola Johnson are entertainers Ascherfeld said. “They didn’t Gulf Breeze News know anything about a permit, and removed. Instead of rotten tonsils, [email protected] Beach had a televised hookup whose names were bandied a 2 o’clock in the morning, they maybe your problems stem from to the live Jimmy Buffett con- about as being potential acts – Robert Rinke greed, addiction, narcissism, apathy, As neighboring cities and cert in Gulf Shores, Ala. for the stage, once built. were still coming and going.” or temper. Maybe, you’ve been sick states cash in on concert Robert Rinke proposes Margaritaville’s talent group “It’s a great test before we An earlier move to require both for a while and are sick of being crowds, Santa Rosa Island using excess lease funds from will be in charge of booking build a $2 million permanent the tenant and the rental agent to sick. Authority is placing a half Portofino that are pledged to the acts. amphitheater,” Rinke added. pay a small event fee when hosting Time to take our your metaphori- million dollar bet that a pro- infrastructure improvements “It takes a while to get the Thomas Campanella 35 or more guests and sign off on cal tonsils. fessional stage will attract on Pensacola Beach. A pro- series going,” he admitted. voiced his concern that the the rules for parking and noise did- Nobody is perfect. Nobody is between big name performers fessional stage, with an LED But said he envisions the harsh beach elements will n’t stem the complaints, so the completely bad. Emma is ALMOST to Pensacola Beach. screen, is estimated to cost stage’s LED screen showing erode the stage, and he asked SRIA board upped the stakes: perfect, and she should be. Still, her Biloxi’s casinos and The $500,000 and will be subject- Monday Night Football, that the SRIA look at the pros offenders must pay $500 for subse- life will be better once he tonsils are Wharf at Orange Beach , Ala. ed to a formal bid process. satellite concerts, NASCAR and cons of leasing such a quent event permits, and after removed. What in your life needs to attract acts such as the Steve The stage is designed to races and the World Cup, to structure, so the SRIA won’t another violation must pay $1,000. be removed so that you can enjoy Miller Band, Sugarland and attract an ongoing series of name a few events, in have the liability of maintain- “We’ve got to get someone’s the fullness of life? What is going John Mayer. Fort Walton concerts, showcasing major between concerts. Like the ing and storing the structure. attention,” said SRIA board mem- on inside your head and heart that Beach hosted Kenny Loggins entertainers, and attracting popular Bands on the Beach The board agreed to inves- ber Fred Gant. could be spiritually removed to make and the Doobie Brothers who between 1,000 and 5,000 event, attendees may bring tigate the pros and cons of Once the permit is received, it you more healthy? Have a “proble- put on a free concert to bene- concertgoers per concert. The beach chairs for comfortable leasing versus purchasing the must be posted on the door so it is mectomy” and enjoy your life. fit victims of the Gulf Oil stage will be situated on a seating. stage. easily seen.

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 2 D July 22, 2010 GULF BREEZE NEWS Island News Gulf Breeze NEWS PWCs: National Parks may ban ‘noisy’ watercraft Operating Personal Watercraft in the Continued from page 1D call to the Park Service to carefully would experience ‘substantially law firm Meyer Glitzenstein & consider Jet Ski use throughout the reduced echolocation and commu- Crystal. National Seashore wildlife and people who are trying national park system and its impacts nication abilities.’” Looking at Locally, Acting Superintendent Waters to have a quiet experience on the on the parks’ water and air quality, these and many other impacts, the Nina Kelson isn’t making any shore. soundscapes, and wildlife,” said Court repeatedly asked why the changes to the existing ruling which This ruling is the culmination of plaintiffs’ lead attorney Howard Park Service had concluded that allows personal watercraft to oper- At this time, Personal Watercraft are allowed more than 10 years of work by Crystal. “In light of the Court's find- these adverse impacts should be ate inside park boundaries, with to operate inside the National Seashore plaintiffs and other groups to pro- ings of harm, the agency should permitted in a National Park. some restrictions. Waters, as long as drivers meet the following tect park resources and maintain heed the Court's suggestion that it “We know that oil and wildlife “The judge has issued an opinion regulations: compatible recreation opportunities. allow Jet Ski users to, in the Court's don't mix, whether from an under- but it doesn’t overturn our regula- In 2000, the Park Service banned words, 'enjoy their vehicles in other, sea gusher or a fuel-gushing Jet tion,” Kelson said. The final deci- ■ PWCs must maintain a flat wake speed these machines, but allowed indi- equally accessible areas, without Ski” said Danielle Fugere, Legal sion will be made between local within 300 yards of shoreline vidual parks to reintroduce them threatening' the national parks." Director for Friends of the Earth. park officials and NPS officials in ■ PWCs must maintain a flat wake speed For example, bottlenose dolphins “Our national parks and wildlife are Washington, D.C. after reviewing based on park-specific findings that within 1/2 mile of islands designated as are the most common marine mam- already experiencing intense threats the park’s environmental assess- they would not impair park wilderness preserves, such as Petit Bois mal documented at Gulf Islands. from surrounding development and ment. resources. The Court’s ruling rejects and Horn Islands in Mississippi. the Park Service’s finding that jet The Court emphasized the Park it is critical we do all we can to keep Kelson said there have been no skis would not impair the Gulf Service's finding that “when them from avoidable harm.” complaints against personal water- ■ PWCs are prohibited within 200 yards of Islands and Pictured Rocks parks, exposed to the noise from just two Plaintiffs Friends of the Earth craft operation inside the park in non-motorized craft such as kayaks and and explains in detail the adverse Jet Skis, which is far less than the and The Wilderness Society are rep- recent memory. canoes impacts Jet Skis cause. expected number on a typical sum- resented in the suit by the A copy of the Court's ruling is ■ PWC are prohibited within 200 yards of “This ruling should be a wake-up mer day, the bottlenose dolphins Washington, D.C. public interest available upon request. people in the water. LEGALS

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St., Milton, Florida on the GIVEN THAT DICK N OR Florida ing to Law, the Property of the following Tax Sale Certificate will be sold to assessed is as follows: MARK ANTHONY 23rd day of August, 2010 BETTY N RILEY TTEE OF Description of Property: ––––––––––––––––––––– described in such Certificate has filed said the Highest Bidder, at the MATTHEW, NEEDHAM Unless such certificate at 12:00 noon. Dated this THE RILEY TRUST holder LT 9 BLK B, CARIBBEAN NOTICE OF Certificate will be sold to Tax Certificate for the Tax east end lobby of the Certificate Number: 3718 WINSTON FAIL, KATH- shall be redeemed accord- the 30th day of June, of the following Tax Sale ISLES, AS DES IN OR APPLICATION the Highest Bidder, at the Deed to be issued thereon. County Administrative Year of Issuance: 2008 LEEN FAIL ing to Law, the Property 2010. 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Johnson HWY 191, TH N 58*25' W ing to Law, the Property 30th day of August, 2010 APPLICATION located in Santa Rosa Tax Certificate for the Tax Clerk of the Circuit Court 121.8' TH S 847.5' TO described in such at 12:00 noon. Dated this FOR TAX DEED Certificate Number: 3413 County, In the State of Deed to be issued thereon. Mary M. Johnson Description of Property: of Santa Rosa County, POB, AS DES IN OR Certificate will be sold to the 7th day of July, 2010. Year of Issuance: 2008 Florida. The Certificate Number Clerk of the Circuit Court LT 4 BLK 9, EVERGREEN Florida BOOK 2231 PG 63 the Highest Bidder, at the NOTICE IS HEREBY and year of Issuance, the of Santa Rosa County, SHORES 1ST ADD, AS ––––––––––––––––––––– Parcel ID: 29-2N-28-0000- east end lobby of the Mary M. Johnson GIVEN THAT DICK N OR Description of Property: Unless such certificate Description of property, Florida 00110-0000 County Administrative Clerk of the Circuit Court BETTY N RILEY TTEE LT 18 BLK D, WATER- shall be redeemed accord- and Name(s) in which it is ––––––––––––––––––––– IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Name in which Assessed: Complex at 6495 Caroline of Santa Rosa County, OF THE RILEY TRUST WAYS AT TIGER POINT ing to Law, the Property assessed is as follows: NOTICE OF SANTA ROSA COUNTY, FLORIDA KURT TORGERSON, St., Milton, Florida on the Florida holder of the following Tax EAST, AS DES IN OR described in such APPLICATION PROBATE DIVISION DEBORAH M TORGER- 30th day of August, 2010 ––––––––––––––––––––– Sale Certificate has filed BOOK 1990 PG 685 Certificate will be sold to Certificate Number: 3096 FOR TAX DEED SON at 12:00 noon. Dated this NOTICE OF said Tax Certificate for the Parcel ID: 27-2S-28-5645- the Highest Bidder, at the Year of Issuance: 2008 IN RE: All of the above property is the 7th day of July, 2010. APPLICATION Tax Deed to be issued 00D00-0180 east end lobby of the NOTICE IS HEREBY The Estate of DWIGHT DAVIS, Deceased Case No. 57 2010 CP 000195 located in Santa Rosa FOR TAX DEED thereon. The Certificate Name in which County Administrative Description of Property: GIVEN THAT DICK N OR County, In the State of Mary M. Johnson Number and year of Assessed:GENE O FAIR- Complex at 6495 Caroline PROPERTY DESCRIBED BETTY N RILEY TTEE OF NOTICE TO CREDITORS Florida. Clerk of the Circuit Court NOTICE IS HEREBY Issuance, the Description CLOTH, ANNETTE FAIR- St., Milton, Florida on the IN OR BOOK 2452 PG THE RILEY TRUST holder of Santa Rosa County, GIVEN THAT DICK N OR of property, and Name(s) CLOTH 23rd day of August, 2010 1743 of the following Tax Sale The administration of the decedent's estate, includ- Unless such certificate Florida BETTY N RILEY TTEE OF in which it is assessed is All of the above property is at 12:00 noon. Dated this Parcel ID: 24-1N-29-0000- Certificate has filed said estate of DWIGHT DAVIS, ing unmatured, contingent deceased, whose date of shall be redeemed accord- ––––––––––––––––––––– THE RILEY TRUST holder as follows: located in Santa Rosa the 30th day of June, 00101-0000 Tax Certificate for the Tax or unliquidated claims, death was February 27, must file their claims with ing to Law, the Property NOTICE OF of the following Tax Sale County, In the State of 2010. Name in which Assessed: Deed to be issued thereon. 2010; is pending in the this court WITHIN THREE described in such APPLICATION Certificate has filed said Certificate Number: 3304 Florida. TSWS INC The Certificate Number Circuit Court for Santa (3) MONTHS AFTER THE Certificate will be sold to FOR TAX DEED Tax Certificate for the Tax Year of Issuance: 2008 Mary M. Johnson All of the above property is and year of Issuance, the Rosa County, Florida, DATE OF THE FIRST the Highest Bidder, at the Deed to be issued thereon. Unless such certificate Clerk of the Circuit Court located in Santa Rosa Description of property, Probate Division; File PUBLICATION OF THIS east end lobby of the NOTICE IS HEREBY The Certificate Number Description of Property: shall be redeemed accord- of Santa Rosa County, County, In the State of and Name(s) in which it is Number 57 2010-CP- NOTICE. County Administrative GIVEN THAT DICK N OR and year of Issuance, the PROPERTY DESCRIBED ing to Law, the Property Florida Florida. assessed is as follows: 000195; the address of Complex at 6495 Caroline BETTY N RILEY TTEE OF Description of property, IN OR BOOK 1816 PG 87 described in such which is P.O. Box 472 ALL CLAIMS NOT SO St., Milton, Florida on the THE RILEY TRUST holder and Name(s) in which it is Parcel ID: 26-2S-28-0000- Certificate will be sold to ––––––––––––––––––––– Unless such certificate Certificate Number: 3120 Milton, Fl 32572. The FILED WILL BE FOREV- 30th day of August, 2010 of the following Tax Sale assessed is as follows: 01400-0000 the Highest Bidder, at the NOTICE OF shall be redeemed accord- Year of Issuance: 2008 name and address of the ER BARRED. personal representative at 12:00 noon. Dated this Certificate has filed said Name in which east end lobby of the APPLICATION ing to Law, the Property and the personal repre- the 7th day of July, 2010. Tax Certificate for the Tax Certificate Number: 3219 Assessed:THOMAS M County Administrative FOR TAX DEED described in such Description of Property: NOTWITHSTANDING sentative's attorney are THE TIME PERIODS SET Deed to be issued thereon. Year of Issuance: 2008 HUBBARD III Complex at 6495 Caroline Certificate will be sold to PROPERTY DESCRIBED set forth below. FORTH ABOVE, ANY Mary M. Johnson The Certificate Number All of the above property St., Milton, Florida on the NOTICE IS HEREBY the Highest Bidder, at the IN OR BOOK 2778 PG CLAIM FILED TWO (2) Clerk of the Circuit Court and year of Issuance, the Description of Property: is located in Santa Rosa 23rd day of August, 2010 GIVEN THAT DICK N OR east end lobby of the 1487 & OR BOOK 2981 All creditors of the dece- YEARS OR MORE of Santa Rosa County, Description of property, PROPERTY DESCRIBED County, In the State of at 12:00 noon. Dated this BETTY N RILEY TTEE OF County Administrative PG 964 dent and other persons, AFTER THE DECE- Florida and Name(s) in which it is IN OR BOOK 1788 PAGE Florida. the 30th day of June, THE RILEY TRUST holder Complex at 6495 Caroline Parcel ID: 24-2N-30-0000- who have claims or DENT'S DATE OF DEATH ––––––––––––––––––––– assessed is as follows: 297, LESS ALL MIN RTS 2010. of the following Tax Sale St., Milton, Florida on the 00117-0000 demands against dece- IS BARRED. NOTICE OF Parcel ID: 25-2N-28-0000- Unless such certificate Certificate has filed said 16th day of August, 2010 Name in which Assessed: dent's estate, including APPLICATION Certificate Number: 3732 00312-0000 shall be redeemed accord- Mary M. Johnson Tax Certificate for the Tax at 12:00 noon. Dated this NICKOLAS B HOWELL, unmatured, contingent or THE DATE OF FIRST unliquidated claims, and FOR TAX DEED Year of Issuance: 2008 Name in which ing to Law, the Property Clerk of the Circuit Court Deed to be issued thereon. the 23rd day of June, RICKY N HOWELL, PUBLICATION OF THIS who have been served a NOTICE IS: July 22, 2010 Assessed:CATHERINE described in such of Santa Rosa County, The Certificate Number 2010. YVONNE K HOWELL copy of this notice, must NOTICE IS HEREBY Description of Property: LEIGH TREMER, Certificate will be sold to Florida and year of Issuance, the All of the above property file their claims with this Attorney for Personal GIVEN THAT DICK N OR PROPERTY DESCRIBED CHRISTY ELLEN ELLIS the Highest Bidder, at the ––––––––––––––––––––– Description of property, Mary M. Johnson is located in Santa Rosa court WITHIN THE LATER Representative: BETTY N RILEY TTEE OF IN OR BOOK 2586 PG All of the above property is east end lobby of the NOTICE OF and Name(s) in which it is Clerk of the Circuit Court County, In the State of OF THREE (3) MONTHS Linda Muralt, Esquire THE RILEY TRUST holder 206 located in Santa Rosa County Administrative APPLICATION assessed is as follows: of Santa Rosa County, Florida. AFTER THE DATE OF Walton Lantaff Schroeder of the following Tax Sale Parcel ID: County, In the State of Complex at 6495 Caroline FOR TAX DEED Florida THE FIRST PUBLICA- Carson LLP Certificate has filed said 29-2N-29-0000-03928- Florida. St., Milton, Florida on the Certificate Number: 2786 ––––––––––––––––––––– Unless such certificate TION OF THIS NOTICE 2203 N. Lois Ave, Ste. 750 Tax Certificate for the Tax 0000 23rd day of August, 2010 NOTICE IS HEREBY Year of Issuance: 2008 NOTICE OF shall be redeemed accord- OR THIRTY (30) DAYS Tampa, FL Deed to be issued thereon. Name in which Assessed: Unless such certificate at 12:00 noon. Dated this GIVEN THAT DICK N OR APPLICATION ing to Law, the Property AFTER THE DATE OF Fla. Bar: 0031129 The Certificate Number JOHN CHRISTOPHER shall be redeemed the 30th day of June, BETTY N RILEY TTEE OF Description of Property: FOR TAX DEED described in such SERVICE OF A COPY OF Phone: 813-775-2375 THIS NOTICE ON THEM. and year of Issuance, the ROGERS according to Law, the 2010. THE RILEY TRUST holder PORT OF TRACT VV, Certificate will be sold to Fax: 813-775-2385 Description of property, Property described in of the following Tax Sale CRESCENT SHORES NOTICE IS HEREBY the Highest Bidder, at the All other creditors of the and Name(s) in which it is such Certificate will be Mary M. Johnson Certificate has filed said A/K/A LT 7 BLK 1, WIND GIVEN THAT DICK N OR east end lobby of the Personal Representative decedent and other per- Bertha Davis assessed is as follows: AMIE MARIE ROGERS sold to the Highest Bidder, Clerk of the Circuit Court Tax Certificate for the Tax TRACE NORTH, AS DES BETTY N RILEY TTEE OF County Administrative sons who have claims or 3561 45th St., SW. All of the above property at the east end lobby of of Santa Rosa County, Deed to be issued thereon. IN OR BOOK 1490 PG THE RILEY TRUST holder Complex at 6495 Caroline demands against the Birmingham, AL 35221 Certificate Number: 3726 is located in Santa Rosa the County Administrative Florida The Certificate Number 1427 of the following Tax Sale St., Milton, Florida on the Year of Issuance: 2008 County, In the State of Complex at 6495 Caroline ––––––––––––––––––––– and year of Issuance, the Parcel ID: 21-2S-26-0780- Certificate has filed said 16th day of August, 2010 LEGAL 1530 Gulf Breeze News 7/22, 7/29/2010 Florida. St., Milton, Florida on the NOTICE OF Description of property, 0VV21-0000 Tax Certificate for the Tax at 12:00 noon. Dated this Description of Property: 23rd day of August, 2010 APPLICATION and Name(s) in which it is Name in which Assessed: Deed to be issued thereon. the 23rd day of June, LT 11 BLK B, BRECKEN- Unless such certificate at 12:00 noon. Dated this FOR TAX DEED assessed is as follows: FERMON BROWN, The Certificate Number RIDGE, AS DES IN OR shall be redeemed the 30th day of June, MARGIE BROWN and year of Issuance, the BOOK 2676 PG 1007 according to Law, the 2010. NOTICE IS HEREBY Certificate Number: 3483 All of the above property is Description of property, NOTICE TO BIDDERS Parcel ID: 29-2N-28-0407- Property described in GIVEN THAT DICK N OR Year of Issuance: 2008 located in Santa Rosa and Name(s) in which it is 00B00-0110 such Certificate will be Mary M. Johnson BETTY N RILEY TTEE OF County, In the State of assessed is as follows: PAVING PROJECT Name in which Assessed: sold to the Highest Bidder, Clerk of the Circuit Court THE RILEY TRUST holder Description of Property: W Florida. ROBERT E DEVINE, at the east end lobby of of Santa Rosa County, of the following Tax Sale 200' OF S 200' OF LT 13, Certificate Number: 3098 The Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida will receive sealed ANNE M DEVINE the County Administrative Florida Certificate has filed said JIM SUNDAY SUB, AS Unless such certificate Year of Issuance: 2008 bids from qualified licensed contractors for the paving improvements to the Jeff Ates All of the above property is Complex at 6495 Caroline ––––––––––––––––––––– Tax Certificate for the Tax DES IN OR BOOK 1727 shall be redeemed accord- Road. This work includes the construction of a 6 foot roadway widening and roadway located in Santa Rosa St., Milton, Florida on the NOTICE OF Deed to be issued thereon. PG 1956 ing to Law, the Property Description of Property: County, In the State of 30th day of August, 2010 APPLICATION The Certificate Number Parcel ID: 28-2N-28-1970- overlay, as shown on the project plans and by the project manuals. Florida. at 12:00 noon. Dated this FOR TAX DEED and year of Issuance, the 00000-0131 NOTICE UNDER NOTICE UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW FICTITIOUS NAME LAW the 7th day of July, 2010. Description of property, Name in which All bids must be original and delivered by hand, Fed Ex, or mail to the Santa Rosa County Unless such certificate NOTICE IS HEREBY and Name(s) in which it is Assessed:MGL PROPER- Procurement Department, 6495 Caroline Street Suite G, Milton, Florida, 32570; and must shall be redeemed accord- Mary M. Johnson GIVEN THAT DICK N OR assessed is as follows: TIES INC NOTICE IS HEREBY NOTICE IS HEREBY be received by 10:00 a.m., August 17, 2010, at which time bids will be opened and read ing to Law, the Property Clerk of the Circuit Court BETTY N RILEY TTEE OF All of the above property is GIVEN that the under- GIVEN that the under- described in such of Santa Rosa County, THE RILEY TRUST holder Certificate Number: 332 located in Santa Rosa signed, desiring to signed, desiring to aloud. All interested parties are invited to attend. Bids are to be sealed and clearly Certificate will be sold to Florida of the following Tax Sale Year of Issuance: 2008 County, In the State of engage in business under engage in business under labeled "Bid - Jeff Ates Road Paving Improvements". Bids received after this time will the fictitious name of the fictitious name of the Highest Bidder, at the ––––––––––––––––––––– Certificate has filed said Florida. be rejected and returned to the bidder unopened. east end lobby of the NOTICE OF Tax Certificate for the Tax Description of Property: County Administrative APPLICATION Deed to be issued thereon. LT 125 OF UNREC LEG- Unless such certificate LYRIALETTERS BREEZE MINI Project documents, including drawings and specifications relative thereto may be Complex at 6495 Caroline FOR TAX DEED The Certificate Number END WOODS ESTATES, shall be redeemed accord- PUBLISHING WAREHOUSE St., Milton, Florida on the and year of Issuance, the AS DES IN OR BOOK ing to Law, the Property located at located at inspected at the Santa Rosa County Procurement Department, 6495 Caroline Street 30th day of August, 2010 NOTICE IS HEREBY Description of property, 2340 PG 1403, LESS ALL described in such 3044 Illinois Place. 3036 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. Suite G, Milton, Florida; and the Santa Rosa County Engineering Department, 6051 Old in the County of Santa at 12:00 noon. Dated this GIVEN THAT DICK N OR and Name(s) in which it is MIN RTS Certificate will be sold to in the County of Santa Bagdad Highway Suite 300, Milton, Florida. Plans and specifications may be secured Rosa, in the City of Gulf Rosa, in the City of Gulf the 7th day of July, 2010. BETTY N RILEY TTEE OF assessed is as follows: Parcel ID: 03-2S-27-0000- the Highest Bidder, at the from the Santa Rosa County Procurement office at a non refundable cost of $100.00 per THE RILEY TRUST holder 00439-0000 east end lobby of the Breeze, Florida, 32563 Breeze, Florida, 32563 set. Mary M. Johnson of the following Tax Sale Certificate Number: 3292 Name in which County Administrative Clerk of the Circuit Court Certificate has filed said Year of Issuance: 2008 Assessed:PATCHES I INC Complex at 6495 Caroline intends to register the intends to register the of Santa Rosa County, Tax Certificate for the Tax AS TRUSTEE St., Milton, Florida on the said name with the said name with the Questions concerning this project should be directed to Michael Schmidt at (850) 981- Division of Corporations Florida Deed to be issued thereon. Description of Property: All of the above property is 23rd day of August, 2010 Division of Corporations 7100. ––––––––––––––––––––– The Certificate Number COM NW COR OF THE located in Santa Rosa at 12:00 noon. Dated this of the Department of of the Department of NOTICE OF and year of Issuance, the NE/4 OF 26-1N-29, TH S County, In the State of the 30th day of June, State, Tallahassee, State, Tallahassee, The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to waive informalities in bids, to APPLICATION Description of property, 89* E 375', TH S 01* W Florida. 2010. Florida. Florida. FOR TAX DEED and Name(s) in which it is 850', TH N 89* W 450' TO reject any or all bids with or without cause, and to accept the bid that in its judgment is Dated at Gulf Breeze, assessed is as follows: POB, TH CONT N 89* W Unless such certificate Mary M. Johnson Dated at Gulf Breeze, in the best interest of Santa Rosa County, Florida. Florida, this 16th day of NOTICE IS HEREBY 100', TH S 01* W 165', TH shall be redeemed accord- Clerk of the Circuit Court Florida, this 19th day of July, 2010. July, 2010. GIVEN THAT DICK N OR Certificate Number: 3873 S 89* E 100', TH N 01* E ing to Law, the Property of Santa Rosa County, Santa Rosa County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, BETTY N RILEY TTEE OF Year of Issuance: 2008 165' TO POB, AS DES IN described in such Florida Teresa (Tessa) Graphos, religion, age, or handicapped status in employment or provision of service. THE RILEY TRUST holder OR BOOK 2387 PG 556 Certificate will be sold to ––––––––––––––––––––– THE BETTY Owner. of the following Tax Sale Description of Property: Parcel ID: 26-1N-29-0000- the Highest Bidder, at the NOTICE OF RADCLIFFE TRUST Certificate has filed said COM NW SEC COR OF 04301-0000 east end lobby of the APPLICATION By order of the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Rosa County, Florida LEGAL 834 Tax Certificate for the Tax 30-2N-29, TH S 89*48'44" Name in which County Administrative FOR TAX DEED LEGAL 835 Gulf Breeze News Deed to be issued thereon. E ALG N SEC LI Assessed:RICHARD W Complex at 6495 Caroline Gulf Breeze News 7-22-10 LEGAL NOTICE 832 Gulf Breeze News 7/22/10 The Certificate Number 1322.28', TH S 02*02'31" ADAMS, MARISE S St., Milton, Florida on the NOTICE IS HEREBY 7-22-10

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Photo courtesy of Theresa Friday Before a hurricane shows up, large shade trees should be checked carefully to make sure they are healthy and in good shape. The time to take care of this is now, not when a hurricane threatens. Make your trees the healthiest, safest in neighborhood The Gulf Coast is in the Thinning can also improve air http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/F Also, look for any large, dead middle of another hurricane flow through the canopy. R/FR17100.pdf. branches. These should be season. Well before a hurricane Environmental Improved air flow can help Other tips removed, especially if they pose shows up on our doorstep, large reduce the incidents of disease. In addition to thinning, trees a threat to a building or other shade trees should be checked Horticulture More importantly, when air pass- should be accessed for branches structure. carefully to make sure they are Agent es through a canopy instead of that hang over a roof. The high Large trees that are “one- healthy and in good shape. The pushing against it, the tree will winds of hurricanes can cause sided” or leaning should be time to take care of this is now, Theresa Friday better resist storm damage. trees to bend and branches to pruned to balance out the canopy. not when a hurricane threatens. Thinning is a procedure that flail around and cause damage After the prolonged rain associ- Many of our local trees were sprouts should be evaluated and certified arborist, “Probably the must be done in the canopy of to your roof. ated with many hurricanes, the damaged from previous storms. managed every couple of years. number one problem I see with the tree. For most homeowners, Look at the overall condition soil may be so soft that trees can Trees responded by putting out Unfortunately, many people landscape trees is that they are this means hiring a professional. of large trees. A tree that is topple over if the weight is not numerous small branches com- ignore their trees and particular- not thinned.” Hiring the right tree care sickly, low in vigor and shows properly distributed. monly called water sprouts. It’s ly managing the sprouts. It’s Thinning a tree’s canopy can professional is a worthwhile significant signs of rotten or Long before a hurricane hits, the trees way of replacing leaves now been several years since be helpful to the tree and the sur- investment when you consider decayed areas in the trunk or have your trees evaluated. and branches blown off during major tree damage from a storm rounding landscape. Thinning the value of our trees and the termite damage should be cut Research proves that a high winds. Sprouts on in the Northwest Florida allows light to penetrate the inner damage that can be done to down if it poses a threat to professionally pruned tree will recovering trees grow Panhandle. Local tree canopies canopy which will help keep the structures if they fall. For more buildings. Large trees can withstand high winds better then aggressively, and competition are thick and overloaded with inner canopy alive. More sun- information on how to hire the impact more than your property, neglected trees. for light and space can lead to water sprouts. light reaching the ground can be right tree care professional, read so you should consider how Theresa Friday is the long, weak sprouts. To ensure a Thinning canopies better for grass and other plants the University of Florida your tree might affect Residential Horticulture Extension structurally sound tree, these According to Bob Ross, under the tree’s canopy. publication at neighboring properties as well. Agent for Santa Rosa County. Easy entertaining tips to shape up your home for any occasion (ARA) -Do you love the idea to target my audience and add cookware and serving dishes of entertaining, but feel like things to my table settings that that can be used both for smaller getting your home ready for a inspire my guests," says Angela and larger occasions, as well as social event requires too much Giannopoulos, a premier New casual and formal ones. I also time and attention? Not to worry, York event stylist and owner of love expandable kitchen tables there are a few easy things you SC3 Group who has worked with because you can accommodate a can do to make sure your home brands such as Estee Lauder, house full of guests and break it is always ready to host guests Donna Karan and Missoni. "I down for breakfast for two the and they may not be as difficult recently decorated a birthday morning after. My last bit of to accomplish as you think. table for a group of grade school advice is to choose dinnerware First and foremost, decide children. I used oversized legos that is versatile. Consider some- what type of ambiance your and bright candy to entertain thing that is durable enough for event needs and embrace it. If them." For unique ideas such as daily use and chic enough for you are having an evening event, these, Giannopoulos has offered evening occasions, such as indulge in deep colors, soft several tips for easy at-home Oneida's Chef's Table lighting and upbeat music to keep entertaining. Collection. This mix and match your company awake! If it's a * Versatility is key. Make collection was designed with a daytime event, go bold and bright considerations when stocking modern look and crafted in all with your color scheme. "I love your kitchen cabinets -- consider white porcelain to complement any table setting. * Accessorize your home. I often hang on to things that I shouldn't, but have learned that any little knick knack can come into play when decorating for events. I've made candle holders out of mason jars, a menu with a Photo courtesy of Theresa Friday chalkboard and centerpieces Make considerations when stocking your kitchen cabinets -- consider cookware and serving dish- using old pitchers. I'm not es that can be used both for smaller and larger occasions, as well as casual and formal ones. encouraging clutter- just keep a stash of items that could be use- inviting for guests. Also, arrang- wine, liquor or soft drinks * Be prepared for overnight ful when entertaining and it may ing flowers in different sized before you host, gradually accu- visitors. Always keep clean save you that extra trip to the vases can be visually appealing mulate a collection. Your guests sheets on your guest bed and be store. on a long table while single, tall will be impressed by your selec- sure it is made, as you never * Use nature to your advan- flowers work well with a table tion when you have an assort- know when someone might stop tage. When decorating, use for two. ment to offer. Also, consider by for an overnight visit. If you sprigs and blooms grown near * Accumulate a beverage col- outfitting your home with really want to make your guests your home to add life to your lection. Nothing makes your drinkware for every occasion. feel welcome, impress them with table settings. Various shades of visitors feel welcome like offer- Oneida.com offers affordable soothing products in the bath- Photo courtesy of Theresa Friday colors found in wildflowers ing them a drink when they items such as their Angelina room or on their nightstand along Use nature to your advantage.When decorating, use sprigs and often create an organic energy walk in the door. 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