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Volume VIII, Number 8 Pensacola Beach, Florida August 7, 2012 Sandpipers Flock Back To School

Beach School Classes Begin August 20

Twenty-two kindergartners will offi cially become Pensacola Beach Elementary School Sandpipers when they arrive for the fi rst day of school, Au- gust 20. Among the fi ve-year-olds will be Lily Montgomery, center, and Lola Reeves, right. Neither are worried about the fi rst day of school. They have bookbags packed and colorful new lunch boxes. Jennifer Neal, left, a veteran kindergarten teacher at the Beach School, has a curriculum full of tried-and-true lessons to add to her fun and new ways to instruct the eager rookies. To learn more, go to page 2. PAGE 2 Island Times August 7, 2012 Kindergartners Ready For First Day Could it be true that all Students will not have time keeps the students engaged, the Beach are eligible to attend should come to school Wednes- you ever needed to know you to fret in the kindergarten class, and interested in learning. The Gulf Breeze Middle and High day, August 8 and sophomores learned in kindergarten? If it is, according to Neal. The fi rst day School maintains an “A” rat- Schools, which are located in Thursday, August 9 from 8 a.m. the future of Pensacola Beach includes learning where to sit ing in the State of Florida. The Santa Rosa County. The Beach to 1:15 p.m. is in good shape. Twenty-two and where everything is locat- days are fast paced, but the School shares the same calen- Orientation for the Class youngsters will begin their ed. The Beach School campus technology does not replace the dar as the Gulf Breeze Schools. of 2016 and students new to elementary education in Jen- is not large, but Neal includes dose of caring and encourage- Orientation for students at Gulf Breeze High School will nifer Neal’s kindergarten class a Walk of Fame game where ment that Beach School teach- Gulf Breeze Middle is set for be Friday, August 10 beginning at Pensacola Beach Charter students visit each classroom ers dish out daily. Friday, August 17. Eighth grad- at 8 a.m. Locker assignments, School on Monday, August following a map. “You see the promise in ers may visit the school from yearbook orders, t-shirt sales 20. The bell rings at 7:45 a.m. “We will tour the school, each student, and then watch 8 to 9 a.m.; seventh graders, will be available until 9 a.m. signaling the beginning of the leaving a snack from their them grow as the year pro- 9-10:30 a.m. and sixth graders School tours will take place thirty-fi fth year at the only friends in kindergarten,” com- gresses,” said Neal. “Before and new students should drop from 9 to 11 a.m. Orientation school located on Pensacola mented Neal. “Our theme this you know it, they graduate.” in between noon and 2 p.m. includes informative discus- Beach. week will be sharks, so we will New students aren’t the “Students will get their sions on high school success Pensacola Beach Elemen- wish everyone a ‘fi n-tastic’ only fresh faces this year. The schedules, fi nd out about the and a question-and-answer ses- tary, which opened in 1978 as day!” Beach School welcomes a buses, buy PE uniforms, meet sion. Students will receive their an Escambia County School, The day continues with new fourth grade teacher Erin teachers and locate their class- class schedules. Students and has operated as a charter school writing, reading, physical Olsen. She joins a top notch rooms,” said Middle School parents are reminded to bring since July 2002. The school has education and computer class teaching staff which includes Secretary Becky Grace. their checkbooks or cash and one class per grade and con- sandwiched around lunch time. Tara Turk, fi fth grade; Sarah Information about order- any paperwork required. tinues to rank at the top of the “I like math,” said Lola Farej, fi rst grade; Debbie Cam- ing a yearbook, school supplies And for those who drive state in standardized test scores Reeves, who is looking for- panella, second grade, and Joy and joining the PTO will also on Via de Luna or Highway 98, and learning gains. The Beach ward to entering kindergarten. McLaurine, third grade. be available. please note that the 20 mile per School students, whose mascot “And, I have a new blue lunch- They are responsible for Gulf Breeze High invites hour speed limit in the school is the Sandpiper, fl ock back to box with polka dots.” giving the students the fi rm seniors to get their lockers, zones is strictly enforced. It’s an idyllic campus where sugar “You will love the Estima- foundation that carries them schedules and parking passes part of following the rules – white sands serve as their play- tion Jar,” encouraged her sister through to high school gradu- from 8 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. something you should have ground. Jocelyn, who has been a Beach ation. The students who live on Tuesday, August 7. Juniors learned in kindergarten. Kindergartners will arrive School student for four years. rested and eager to learn after “It is really neat.” they have had a good night’s Neal embraces everything sleep thanks to their teacher’s the beach has to offer and in- 2012-2013 School Calendar Magic Sprinkle Dust. tegrates it into her classroom. “That is something I give She refers to her students as August 20 Students Begin to their parents at Orientation,” “friends,” and each day there September 3 Holiday - No Classes chuckled Neal, who is famous is a new lifeguard in her class. September 12 Early Release for her clever ideas. “Parents The lifeguard has special tasks instruct the child to sprinkle and gets to wear a t-shirt with October 22 Planning Day - No Classes it under their pillow knowing the designation while he sits in November 7 Early Release that they will awake refreshed the tall lifeguard chair. November 12 Holiday - No Classes and ready for the big day. No “We learn to follow the tossing and turning worrying rules, take turns, be friends, November 19-23 Fall Break about the fi rst day of school.” share and make good choices,” December 18 Early Release Parents can learn every- said Neal. “Those are really December 19-Jan 2 Christmas Break thing they need to know about important life lessons.” the Beach School at Orienta- The classrooms at the January 18 Planning Day - No Classes tion, Friday, August 17 at 10 Beach School are a blend of January 21 Holiday - No Classes a.m. The kindergartners do not traditional and cutting edge. January 30 Early Release attend this session, but older They have colorful bulletin students are invited to attend in boards and high tech Smart February 18 Holiday - No Classes their prospective classroom. boards, which take the place of March 18-22 Spring Break School supplies can be chalkboards. Each classroom is March 29 Holiday - No Classes delivered on Orientation Day. equipped with wireless internet The lists are available online at access and teachers are issued April 5 Planning Day - No Classes www.pbes.org. iPads. It is the balance that May 27 Holiday - No Classes May 31 Seniors Last Day June 1 GB High Graduation Day Island Times June 7 Students Last Day/Early Release Day Published every other Tuesday Contact Information SHELLEY W. JOHNSON, PUBLISHER Post Offi ce Box 844 Pensacola Beach Elementary Gulf Breeze Middle School Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 Gulf Breeze High School 850-748-6878 phone www.pbes.org gulfbreezemiddleschool.org www.santarosa.k12.fl .us/gbh 850-270-1117 fax [email protected] 900 Via de Luna 649 Gulf Breeze Pkwy 675 Gulf Breeze Pkwy www.MyIslandTimes.com Pensacola Beach, FL 32561 Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. 850-934-4090 850-934-4080 850-916-4100 August 7, 2012 Island Times PAGE 3 Forever ...Barefoot on the Beach As a tribute to Jane Waters who passed away January 10, Island Times will continue to run some of Jane’s favorite columns for your enjoyment

As long as I can remember, greyhounds named Duke and feeding them, and trying to brown paper bags of food for Well, after my Dad paid the dogs have been a part of my Duchess. keep their water buckets filled. the dogs with me - so, naturally, farmer for all those chickens, I life. I have had a Cocker Span- Actually, I inherited those I was allowed to keep the two they thought all large paper knew I would have to employ iel, French Poodle, Dachshund, two lithe, fawn colored crea- monsters in the basement of our bags contained food. Which some kind of new strategy, Bull Dog, Springer Spaniel, tures. They originally belonged home until my dad discovered isn't totally true. so I asked if I could keep just Irish Setter and a few as- to my brother who thought it fleas in the pool table, and he Nails were delivered to the one of the dogs, and bring him sorted mutts. I have also had would be neat to train them evicted them to a warehouse sand boat in large brown paper back to town if I de-flead him a parakeet, a pony, a monkey, to race until he found out how area he owned. I walked there bags. Somehow, these bags of everyday - even every hour. I an alligator, tropical fish, a much work it entailed. So, he every day to care for the dogs nails began to disappear during really begged. My Dad finally huge white rabbit, two bantam gallantly turned them over to and all went well for a while. the night. No one ever tried to acquiesced. roosters, a gray squirrel, and me, and I suddenly owned two Unfortunately, a green house steal anything from the boat Duchess went to a grey- numerous kittens. Each of giant pets. I hung on to their was next to the warehouse and since the dogs spent the night hound racing trainer and Duke these animals has etched some leashed for dear life as they one night the dogs playfully ran there, so it wasn't a thief. The stayed with me. He hardly ever special niche in my heart, but galloped me down the street across the top of it, breaking mystery continued until some left my side and we began to none can be remembered in every day, and I would spend every single tiny window glass. busy body caught Duke and grow older together. When I quite the same way as a pair of long hours brushing them, After he paid the bill for getting Duchess sniffing the nail bags, was a freshman in high school, rid of the fleas and replacing and disappointed that the bags he came at the end of the day to the greenhouse glass, my Dad did not contain a few choice meet me, and when my friends ~Sympathies ~ tried to convince me that those morsels, they calmly dropped would reach out to touch him, dogs had to go. I pleaded with them over the side of the boat he would jump away gracefully, Herbert “JR” Turner him to give them one more into thirty feet of water. like a huge gazelle. He was so January 15, 1927 to July 23, 2012 chance, so he took them to his The busy body told my dad. shy that he would never allow In 1958, JR Turner brought a Wooly Booger King and The sand pit which was a long way Again, I had to make a anyone to pet him but me. his wife Louise and sons Herb Islander Newspaper Father of out in the country. dramatic plea to save my dogs, That summer, Duke came and BRZ to an the Year. I was not too happy with and arrangements were fi- home one day and laid under island paradise He is sur- that decision but it was better nally made to send them to my a tree. He never got up again. called Pensac- vived by his wife than not having dogs at all, so I uncle's farm. I could ride my All day long, I kept moving my ola Beach. He Louise, sons BZR then proceeded to hang around bike out there, so I was ecstatic beloved paralyzed dog from vowed never to and Herb, daugh- his office until one of the trucks that I no longer had to wait for shady spot to shady spot. I leave - and he ter-in-law Versilla, was dispatched to the sand pit the trucks. My uncle raised sponged his long,beautiful face never did. JR, four grandchildren and I would hitch a ride and Dalmatians and race horses, with cool, wet towels. Finally, a beach pioneer, - Lindsey, Jarrett, spend the day with the dogs. and Duke and Duchess fit right my Mother called the vet. The passed away on Haley and Haven. The workmen on the sand boat into that animal kingdom until news was all bad. Duke had July 23, at age His entire family and the dogs and I were all hav- they found a nearby farm house been poisoned, and the vet 85. and beach friends ing a pretty good time until the with a pen full of chickens. took him away. My heart was J R w a s are left to remem- nail sack incidents began. They killed the chickens. All broken...and even my Dad had well-known and ber his easy smile Every morning I lugged big of them! a tear in his eye. loved on the is- and island attitude. land. After own- A memorial ing a masonry service and paddle company, he out in JR’s honor Raw Lunch went to work for were held on Au- Oysters Specials JR Turner at the Wooly Booger Bawl, Mon- Fri 11-2 Monsanto until November 2011 at Paradise. gust 4. retirement. Memorial do- Fresh Gulf Dinner He was a charter member of nations may be made to Alzheim- Seafood Specials the Pensacola Beach Elk’s Lodge, er’s Family Services of Pensacola. Nightly Jenna Breanne Bredesen OPEN EVERYDAY at 11 AM July 23, 1985 to July 25, 2012 Wings • Burgers • Seafood • Ribs Hundreds of friends and New York City, where she was family members gathered at the an internationally acclaimed Pensacola Beach Community mixologist. She left NYC in CATCH IT ALL! Church, August 1 to celebrate 2011 to continue her career in OPEN EVERYDAY the life of Jenna Bredesen who Mumbai, India. Six months later at 11am passed away on July 25. she moved to Washington, DC. Sports Jenna was born in Ha- She loved the world and the Our latitude will change WINGS waii on July 23, 1985. At age world loved her. in Hi Def c one, the family moved back Jenna is survived by her 40 TVs 45 to the mainland. She attended parents Mike and Sandee Brede- your attitude Every Thursday Pensacola Beach Elementay sen, and her brothers Justin 8 Big Screens School, Gulf Breeze Middle and Pate and Hunter Bredesen. She  Waterfront Dining  Specials High schools, where she was a leaves behind a world well trav-  Oyster Bar Tues: Half Price Bottles Monday - Cajun Nite straight A student. eled filled with friends from  Live Music of Wine Tuesday - Surf and Turf She earned a Bachelor’s many nations. Wed: Raw Oyster Wed - Mexican Madness degree from Florida State Uni- Gift Shop Jenna’s love for the ocean Specials #2 Via de Luna All Sports versity, and was fl uent in two was well known to all her fam- Kids Playground Thurs: Baked Oyster foreign languages. She traveled ily and friends. As a tribute Specials Pensacola Beach extensively - France, Spain, In- Always On to her, and in lieu of fl owers 1010 Ft. Pickens Road • Pensacola Beach 934-3660 dia, Indonesia, China, Vietnam, please consider donations to: 932-4139 • www.peglegpetes.com and Thailand. She settled in Oceana.org www.sidelinessportsbarandrestaurant.com PAGE 4 Island Times August 7, 2012 ? ? ? ? ???? ?? ???? ? PEOPLE Tr? i v i a ? ? ? ? ?? ? ? nieces Lauren and Erica Stemler Everyone loves turtle triv- BETTY ON BAYOU Pensacola resident Betty from Park City, Utah were on the ia. Answers came from kids, beach. sailors, sweethearts and smart Fowler, 84 years young, sends her folks; but no one topped the best to the Beach Turtle brigade. NEW CLUBBERS retired United States Army She called Holiday Inn Express Two skippers are now part Colonel Mike Cook for speed General Manager Beverly McCay of the very active Beach Yacht and accuracy. The waterfront to submit her baby turtle name Club. Debbie Belger, Member- Beach resident knew that the and guess of the hatching date ship chairman, announced that leatherback was the largest since she was not able to attend Bob Kelly, Pensacola, and John species of turtle in the world. the Shower. She chose Myrtle as Farris from Niceville are the new- He made no comment about a name because her son "who is est additions to the Club’s fl eet. who the biggest beach barfly now grown" had a turtle as a child LOVE TO LOIS might be. and they called it Myrtle. She chose August 9 at 9 p.m. as the The Sisters of the Beach The Trivia Master who are famous for their outpouring hobnobs with know-it-alls hatch date and time. Good luck Betty and Myrtle. of love and support within their shared this documentation: ranks. When they found out The leatherback sea turtle is GLAM GRANDMOTHER that Lois Jernigan needed their the largest species of turtle Every student who passes prayers, they shouted to the Heav- in the world and, according through Gulf Breeze Middle ens. And, they continue to send to the National Oceanic and School knows Becky Grace, the her lots of love for the days ahead. Atmospheric Administration's Who are these two beach kids? school’s longtime secretary. She National Marine Fisheries Ser- and husband Patrick are welcom- GAL GRADUATES vice, it is also the largest living Chuck Brower took the Trivia dents? Hint: they are both Gulf ing a new grandson, Declan, to Just when everyone else is reptile. Leatherbacks can grow Master to the shores of Indone- Breeze High School students. the family. Declan has big brother heading back to school, Angeli up to seven feet long and weigh sia with his answer. “The Star Remember, it takes both names Finian, who is now 16-months- McMillan has fi nished. She loved more than one ton. According Fish turtle from Indonesia is to win. old, to show him the ropes. working in the hospitality indus- to National Geographic, the the largest in the world. They You could go to the head of try, but she hopes to land a job largest leatherback turtle ever are called the starfish because the class wearing a new Island TUESDAY PAT in the fast paced medical world. found washed up on the coast the back looks like a star fruit. Times t-shirt! The Pensacola Beach Visi- She has completed her course- of Wales in 1988. It was a male They can weigh up to 900 Don’t be a dunce; send tor’s Information Center has a work and certifi cation tests to be turtle that was 8.5 feet long and pounds.” your answer to islandtimes@ cast of volunteers who greet and a Medical Coder. She is ready to weighed 2,020 pounds. Sorry, the TM is sticking bellsouth.net. Just like school, assist the thousands of visitors put her new knowledge and skills Christy Sullivan said just with his NOAA know-it-alls. there are rules: include trivia in who arrive in the lobby looking to use. knowing she was correct was Deep in the sand dunes of the subject line and your name for directions, discussion, maps and good advice. Pat Cribb, who HAPPY BIRTHDAY prize enough for her and sent Mexico Beach, Chuck Steele and phone number with your Island Times columnist Can- a special blessing to the turtles conjures up a vision of a Wooly answer. Deadline to enter is volunteers every Tuesday, had her very own visitors to show dace Segar will party with her and their trivia fans. Lila Cox Mastadon Turtle which never Tuesday, August 14. sisters on August 20. Happy day! thought it might be a trick roams south of Interstate 10; and, around last month. Her young question, but was on target thus is no danger to his beach with her answer. Greg Christoff friends. The NOAA know-it-alls and Tim Pike both know their probably knew nothing of this turtle trivia. hairy friend of Chuck’s. Ten-year-old Gulf Breeze And, the glittery crown of It’s the Blues, baby! Elementary School student Pier the Queen of Wrong Answers McMillan who had a harrow- remains untarnished. Joanne ing experienced while fishing Brooks sends a Tale of a Turtle. knew it was leatherback. He “I believe that the largest turtle helped save a hooked green (not tortoise) is an Alligator AUGUST turtle. Snapping Turtle. When we LIVE MUSIC 7, 8 & 11 This question had people lived in town, our townhouse was on Carpenter's Creek. The Nouveau Honkies turning different colors. Walter 10 Foster is green with envy over When some construction was 21 Via de Luna Pensacola Beach done, a very large Alligator The Sun Dogs his wife’s trivia t-shirt. Jersey 850-916-5087 Girl Gwen has been showing Snapping Turtle was disturbed. 12 & 14 off her shirt. In an attempt to At that time it was estimated Come as you are Upstarts earn a shirt, husband Walter to be 100 years old. It was re- 13 sent the correct answer, but located to the Escambia River. Bike, boat or car All Star Jam way too late. Gwen is hiding They live in the mud and rarely 15 Fundraiser her shirt from him. move. They entice their food by Pensacola School of Sitting red-faced at the sticking out their tongue which Liberal Arts Roundtable Lady Kim Schmitz looks like a fishing lure on the 16 & 19 who corrected her original end. Therefore, food!” Keep us entertained, Locals know FREE POKER Ben Prestage answer of “leatherneck” to 20 leatherback and blamed her Queenie. where to go... Wednesday Nites spell check. Semper Fi Lady. The Trivia Master posts www.paradisebar-grill.com Wade Baker Sir Morrie, Gwen Foster a photo challenge in honor of the Beach kids who trek back Stay & Play Rates Cozy Rent Kayaks Dance in the and a host of others nominated Seafood to Full Service Bar to school this month. Can you Inn & Paddleboards the Galapagos Tortoise as the Reservations sand snacks Live Music largest turtle. Sir Offshore identify these two beach resi- 850-932-2319 August 7, 2012 Island Times PAGE 5 Island Authority Committees Lower Fees, Monitor Tax Suit Neighbors Must Resolve Dock Disagreement Tim Jones’ request to ex- this new fee structure as a way receive the results from a study conservation efforts should be Wednesday, August 8 at 5 p.m. tend his dock one hundred feet of giving back. We are able to prepared on the topic by the recognized. The proclamation in the boardroom, #1 via de into Santa Rosa Sound was do that right now.” Haas Center. was to be presented at Pensacola Luna. The meeting is open to tied up when neighbors voiced The Committee unani- “We need to educate the Beach’s first ever Sea Turtle the public. their concerns at the July 25 mously approved the new fee people about who we are, what Baby Shower. Agendas are posted at www. Santa Rosa Island Authority schedule. we do and how we fund our- The Full Board will meet sria-fla.com. Architectural and Environmen- The Development and Leas- selves,” said Guernsey. tal Committee meeting. After ing Committee keeps close tabs “The Haas report will add hearing comments from two on the lease fee and property tax to the validity of what you neighbors, their attorney and issue. Guernsey admitted that are saying,” commented SRIA Sailing/snorkeling Environmental Scientist Jason the topic is complicated and Chairman Dave Pavlock. Taylor, the committee asked the he continues to seek equitable Beach resident and Board concerned parties to meet with ways to resolve the dilemma. member Tammy Bohannon trips from $55! staff to reach an agreement. He noted that although it makes reminded the Committee that Staff will bring the results back sense to see how the Supreme there are many new Island to the committee in August. Court will rule on the legality residents who are paying a A request to move a dock, of taxing leaseholders, it is im- substantial lease fee coupled made by Greg Whibbs of Villa portant to have a plan in place with association dues and ad Sabine, met the same fate. prior to the ruling. valorem taxes. The committee asked staff to “We don’t want to wait “The idea that the lease 850-723-6142 · Pensacola Beach Marina attempt to mediate and bring until the Supreme Court de- fee is a small amount no longer the results to the next board cides before we make some is accurate,” said Bohannon. www.PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com meeting. sort of public stand about what “There are many who are bur- The Administrative Com- we think should be done,” said dened with a heavy financial mittee made it less costly for Guernsey. “We cannot control load.” Island residents and businesses what the County does with the The topic will remain on the to have plans reviewed. SRIA tax receipts, but we can make Committee’s agenda. Director of Developmental requests. It is incumbent on us The Santa Rosa Island Au- Services Paolo Ghio proposed to make sure those dollars are thority dedicated a proclamation a reduction in fees for those brought back to the beach for the to honor some of the Island’s submitting signs or fence plans purposes of making the unfair oldest residents, the sea turtles. from $50 to $25. Businesses taxes more fair.” In the proclamation, which will be charged $200 for reno- The SRIA recognized the identified July 28 as Sea Turtle vation and addition plans, half importance of identifying the Awareness Day on Pensacola of the previous charge. economic impact of the beach Beach, the board noted that the “We are not struggling for and continues to share that in- sea turtles have been nesting on revenue,” said Administrative formation in public meetings, the island for centuries prior to Committee Member Ed Guern- on a local television series and human’s arrival. The economic sey. “I think we should adopt with the media. The board will and environmental impact of the PAGE 6 Island Times August 7, 2012 peas, porridge & a dry martini by Kathi Lewis

This is a bit different from 12:18 a.m.: Glad we could be the Blessed to be a part of it. my usual column, but it is just impetus for your Turtle Cocktail Becky Shearman, Monday too good to keep all to myself. Party at the Holiday Inn…..and @ 7:28 a.m.: I am clapping for It is a series of e-mails generated as long as the drinks were green, our Turtle Rock Stars! between several of my friends it’s all good. DJ Zemenick, Monday 8:56 concerning the Sea Turtle Baby Paulette Provost, Sunday @ a.m.: What Lila said was very Shower. The Shower was origi- 1:17 p.m.: Actually there were sweet. I just supplied photos and nally planned for July 28 at two turtle cocktail parties going video. It was Lila, Beverly Mc- the Holiday Inn Express on Ft. on. We were at Paradise dressed Cay and Shelley Johnson who Pickens Road, but had to be re- in our finest Turtle Shower at- did all the hard work. What I scheduled for the next weekend tire, with turtle pins, rings and contribute just gives some emo- due to stormy weather. I’m still shirts, and we toasted our fine tional attachment to our cause. Jane’s Summer Swim Party celebrants gather to toast the first day of laughing, so I hope you enjoy it turtles with great ceremony! Those little turtles are just so August at a luncheon hosted by Jane Peaden in her eastern Santa Rosa as much as I have. Turtle shower cocktail attendees darn cute. Island location. Although there were a few very poor Michael Phelps imita- From Peggy Henshall, July included Kathi Lewis, Christine Peggy Henshall, Monday @ tions, the party received a gold medal from the following: (front row, L to R) 28, 2012 @ 8:20 p.m.: Yep, and Lonnie Hewerdine, Amy De- 9:00 a.m.: Oh my, to add to all Kathi Lewis, Danah Gibson, Paulette Provost, Jane Peaden, Lynn Cieutat, George and I went to the Turtle Pew, Paulette Provost, Deb Fried- of the rest of DJ’s attributes of Peggy Black and her dog Olive, and Claudia Fisher. (Middle row, L to R): Shower at the Hilton. Bob and man, Little John, Sharon Mattair, charming, intelligent, eloquent; Amy Depew, Jayne Drees, Gwen Gibson and Charlotte Spencer. (Back row, Patrice met us there. I brought a Cathy Long and Renee Mack and she is humble. L to R): Peggy Henshall, Judy L’Oignon, Christine Hewerdine and Bonnie present that I made for D.J. We other assorted folks that were at My note: Lord help me, I McDonald. Not in photo: Becky Shearman and Sharon Mattair. never found the Turtle Shower. the lively beach bar! love these amazing women! And The people at the Hilton didn’t Lila Cox – Sun. @ 8:36 p.m.: I’d like to say a huge “Thank know what we were talking I have to tell you how much I en- You” to everyone who made the about. joyed to Sea Turtle Baby Shower Sea Turtle Baby Shower such We ended up walking next that wasn’t yesterday. Those of a talked about and spectacular door to the Holiday Inn, ran into us involved in the event were event! I have to agree with Deb Dedication Aug 19, 11 am Lindsey Stanley, and drank my- gathering up our stuff and talking in believing this is just the start self silly. That would mean two to those who showed up. A lot of of another annual island tradi- margaritas. We had a fabulous people asked me if I was D.J. (I tion. I just can’t see how y’all time. The weather was beauti- lost count). She is a Rock Star can top this next year. It still ful and we talked, laughed, and with a great following. I am so cracks me up just reading this Go Native Daily watched all of the people in the proud. DJ has done such a great whole conversation. bar and on the beach. I saw a job with her blog, videos and I know it’s way past time 7:30 am to 3 pm man with too much hair stuffed photos helping us all learn more to get down to the basis of my into too small a swimsuit and a about this endangered species. column and I’ve got a great Our large woman who looked like (My note: Don’t miss DJ’s Turtle recipe to share! Why this one? fish tacos she was in her underwear. Trax on page 18 of this edition of Someone just happened to leave native cafe are the From D.J. Zemenick, same IT.) She was as bubbly as a glass a Bud Lite in my refrigerator and 45 A Via de Luna • 934-4848 best! day @ 9:09 p.m.: Oh my! I don’t champagne. I don’t drink it so I have to use it know where to start! LMBO I’m sorry we missed Peggy’s in a recipe! So, let’s cook……. owned & operated by friendly natives! Although we had to post- party at the wrong location and Easy Beer Bread pone for weather, the event was the other girls at Paradise, but 2 Cups Self-Rising flour at the Holiday Inn Express on Ft. we had a cooler of beer after the 2 ½ Tbsp. sugar Pickens Road, Peggy. So close, shower. There is no place like ¼ tsp. salt 850-261-2462 but yet so far away. Looking at Pensacola Beach. 1 -12oz. can of room tempera- the positive side, the Hilton (on Paulette Provost, Sunday @ ture beer (Bud lite works really well) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Via de Luna) also begins with an 8:43 p.m.: Beautifully said Miss Spray a loaf pan with cooking “H” . We should have just head- Lila! Rock on, DJ! And thanks to spray. Combine flour, sugar, salt ed down your way and drowned all of you who worked so hard on names, logos, custom art and beer. Mix well then pour the sorrows of our postponement the cancelled Turtle Shower! batter into loaf pan. Bake for 45 small or large quantities at your private party. Deb Friedman, Sunday @ minutes, then brush the top with I second your opinion about 8:58 p.m.: I think we have two Owner Peggy Henshall www.CajunStitchery.com melted butter. is ready to keep bathing suits. I saw an older, not rock stars - DJ and Lila! My pre- Enjoy, share and don’t for- you in stitches! [email protected] physically fit gentleman while diction is this is just the begin- get to laugh! I was on the beach this morn- ning of another truly Island an- See ya in the kitchen……. ing during turtle patrol. While I nual tradition. I’m proud and very applaud young Olympians who wear Speedos, I am definitely Dolphin Cruises turned off by pudgy older men in Maria’s Fresh Seafood Market ill-fitting Speedos…..especially Take a little bit of the Gulf Coast home! 850-492-6337 when the speedo is a leopard Fresh from the boats daily print. UGH! (My note: Maybe We can cold pack for travel or ship anywhere. he’s planning to attend the Nau- Located at the ga Champagne Brunch?) • Red Snapper & Triggerfish • Grouper & Flounder We don’t know why Mother Beach Marina • Oysters & Shrimp Nature wouldn’t cooperate, but I • Much More! 655 Pensacola Beach Blvd. know for sure that it will work 621 Cervantes Street out for the best. Pensacola • 432-4999 Mon - Sat 8 am - 7 pm Sunday 8 am - 6 pm Shelley Johnson, Sunday, at Call for directions from the Beach www.chase-n-fins.com August 7, 2012 Island Times PAGE 7 Community Church Serves As Beach Polling Place There are 2,211 registered Dr. Thomas Campanella will CIAL CIRCUIT UNIVERSAL Ashley N. Carr REP No Party Affiliation voters on Pensacola Beach continue to serve in the only PRIMARY CONTEST Rebekah Johansen REP PUBLIC DEFENDER, 1st JUDI- who are encouraged to arrive elected seat on the Santa Rosa (Vote for One) Democrat CIAL CIRCUIT UNIVERSAL between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. to Island Authority. His current Bruce A. Miller REP UNITED STATES SENATOR PRIMARY CONTEST exercise their right to vote on two-year term expires in No- James Owens REP (Vote for One) (Vote for One) Election Day, Tuesday, August vember, but no one entered the STATE REPRESENTATIVE Glenn A. Burkett DEM Bruce A. Miller REP 14. Polls for Precinct 94 are non-partisan race to oppose DISTRICT 2 Bill Nelson DEM James Owens REP located at the Pensacola Beach him. (Vote for One) PUBLIC DEFENDER, 1st JUDI- CIRCUIT JUDGE, 1st JUDI- Community Church, 920 Panfe- The sample ballots contain: Jeremy M. Bosso REP CIAL CIRCUIT UNIVERSAL CIAL CIRCUIT, GROUP 15 rio, at the corner of Avenida 18 Republican C. V. (Clay) Ford REP PRIMARY CONTEST (Vote for One) Terry Ketchel and Via de Luna. There is ample UNITED STATES SENATOR STATE COMMITTEEMAN (Vote for One) parking. An AutoMARK is also Bruce A. Miller REP Thomas Murphy (Vote for One) (Vote for One) available at the polling place James Owens REP Voters are encouraged to George LeMieux REP Michael Combs REP for persons with disabilities. Connie Mack REP CIRCUIT JUDGE, 1st JUDI- contact the Supervisor of Elec- Voters are reminded to Jeremy Evans REP CIAL CIRCUIT, GROUP 15 tions Office by phone 850-595- Mike McCalister REP D. Allan Richards, Jr REP bring their photo and signature Marielena Stuart REP (Vote for One) 3900 with any questions or visit ID with them to the polls. STATE COMMITTEEWOMAN Terry Ketchel their website at www.escambia- Dave Weldon REP (Vote for One) Pensacola Beach resident PUBLIC DEFENDER,1st JUDI- Thomas Murphy votes.com.

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Attorney At Law Wills, Estates and Probate • Marital and Family Law Child Custody • Juvenile Law Church Connects Bank of the South - Island Branch Civil Litigation • Guardianship Law Full Service Banking Close to Home New High School Toll Free: 877-889-8822 916-9000 5177 Elmira Street Students at Social Milton Gulf Breeze United Method- www.ByromLaw.com Facing the Courthouse “The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. ist Church is hosting a Welcome Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.” Party for Incoming Ninth Graders Monday, August 6, from 6 to 7:30 p.m at the Fairpoint Campus. According to organizers, it’s a way to start the school year off • Internet Banking • Flex Line Home Equity Loans right –check out the group, get plugged in, get to know the rest • Bill Payment Service • Conventional Mortgages of the high school students and • Waterfront Financing • Personal Service see what GBUMC is all about. www.bankofthesouth.com Mon - Thurs 9 - 4:30 All rising ninth through twelfth Friday 9 - 5:30 grade students are invited. 136 Fort Pickens Road Lobby closed from 1-3 pm For more information call Pensacola Beach each day. 932-3594, 916-1660, or visit Drive Up open during www.gbumc.org. 850-932-9336 all banking hours. PAGE 8 Island Times August 7, 2012 Sizzling Summer Pace Continues Into Beach Shoulder Season Events Pensacola Beach Chamber at a recent meeting. The Corvette PensacolaBeachChamber.com boo Willie’s. Registration Noon. Show: Saturday, September 15, members shared the sweet suc- Club will host their annual show or by calling Maureen LaMar at Racing at 2 p.m. 100 percent 10-3, Casino Beach Parking Lot. cesses of summer and optimism September 15 in conjunction with 850-932-1500. of entry fee donated to Beach Miracle Strip Corvette Club. No that the strong line-up of fall the Chamber’s Taste of the Beach. Upcoming Events announced at Chamber. www.pensacolabaech- admission charge. jrgordonfla@ events will continue to make “We believe that between the Chamber Meeting: chamber.com or 850-932-1500. yahoo.com or 850-916-0997 cash registers ring. Among the 150 and 200 Corvettes will enter Emerald Coast Poker Run: ShakerFest: Sept. 14-16. Kacey Helps Kidz: Septem- thirty business representatives this year’s show,” said Gordon. August 11. Bamboo Willie’s. Music, events honoring the Sand- ber 19 at Bamboo Willie’s. Event who attended the July 31 monthly “We have visitors arriving from Powerful boats will stop at the shaker’s anniversary. Shaker to benefit local cancer patients. Chamber meeting at Days Inn, across the nation.” pier as part of their fundraising Queen coronation on Sunday. Strongest Man Contest: Sep- hoteliers and vacation rental Among the fall events is Pen- event. Last year $100,000 was Votes at $1 benefit the Chamber tember 22 at Bamboo Willie’s. agencies were reporting strong sacola Beach American Legion’s raised for charity. and other non-profits. www.sand- Sponsored by Chip’s Gym. reservations through the end of Putt Putt fundraiser, October 20. Gulf Breeze Chamber Expo: shaker.com DeLunaFest: Spetember 21- October. The organizers have tee-signs August 11, Gulf Breeze Recre- Taste of the Beach: Sat- 23. Casino Beach “We have been slammed all available for $25 each. Donation ation Center, 9 to 2. urday- Sunday, Sept. 15-16, Pensacola Beach Songwrit- summer,” said Marta Ray, Days forms are located at the Visitor’s Boardshorts and Bikini 5K 11-4. Gulfside Pavilion, Ca- ers Festival; October 2-7. Per- Inn. “Our weekends are booked Center. Run: August 19. Casino Beach. sino Beach. Pensacola Beach formances, events, islandwide. through fall.” During the Roundtable dis- First time event. Chamber. Music, food, cooking www.pensacolabeachsongfest. There is no shortage of festi- cussion Nan Harper of Island JamicanFest: August 31 thru demonstrations. No admission com vals and events for residents and Realty announced that her busi- Sept 2. Music, sidewalk sale, charge. Participants can purchase Art and Wine Festival: Octo- guests. Beach Chamber Events ness is growing. She and her col- games, events. Portofino Board- food items from two dozen beach ber 6-7, Visitor’s Center Parking Chairman Beverly Campbell up- leagues welcome Joni Grissom to walk. Bamboo Willie’s hosts. restaurants at the festival. www. Lot. Art vendors, performances, dated the members with details of the real estate office. www.bamboowillies.com. pensacolabeachchamber.com or wine tasting, music. the Taste of the Beach, September Pensacola Beach Advocate Anything That Floats/Bath- 850-932-1500. SRI Triathlon: October 6, 15-16 followed by the Art and President Jim Cox updated the tub Races: Sunday, Sept. 2 Bam- Vettes at the Beach Corvette Casino Beach. www.sri-tri.org. Wine Festival, October 6-7. Chamber on the results of the “For the first time, we will PBA Master Plan survey noting Pensacola Beach Chamber hosted Business After Hours at Paradise, Tuesday, July 31. host our wine tasting at our fes- that 630 responses were collected. The themed event was a light-hearted tribute to Beach visitors. tival site,” said Campbell. “We Those results were forwarded to have kicked it up a notch for a the Santa Rosa Island Authority higher quality guest experience. Board, Escambia County Com- More performers, more artists, missioner Grover Robinson, better wine.” who represents the beach, and The Art and Wine Festival the County engineering staff. will showcase performing artists, He encouraged business owners art vendors, a wine tasting tent to communicate with the SRIA and complimentary food selec- board. tions. The wine tasting tickets “The SRIA is currently go- are $15 per day, with the first 100 ing through a process to identify guests receiving a jute wine bag. which projects will take a priority Chamber President Maureen and how to fund them,” said Cox. LaMar noted that the Cham- “I suggest you contact the elected ber membership has grown to SRIA board member Dr. Thomas 136 members as she welcomed Campanella, or any SRIA board new member Water Warrior, a member to give them your input.” paddleboarding company owned Cox reminded the group ? Representing the City of Gulf Breeze in his by Becky Harger and located at that the State Supreme Court sporty orange Hawaiian shirt, Vernon Prather, center, Pensacola Beach Marina. will consider the taxation litiga- authenticated its origin - it was actually purchased in Harger has recently received tion although no time frame for Hawaii. Chamber exec Maureen LaMar, left, and Pen- national recognition as the ACA rendering a decision has been sacola Beach Advocate Lila Cox welcomed Prather to instructor of the Month. Her class set. Currently, businesses and the Chamber event. selection includes everything residents are paying ad valorem from beginners paddle boarding taxes and lease fees, which is a to an inner voyage experience. heavy burden. The leaseholders “I am so grateful to the beach sued the County taxing authorities business community for sharing for levying taxes on their lease- our information, telling visitors hold property and improvements. ? Richard Hicks, left, owns the Fun Store about us,” said Harger. “It brings “We are in a wait-and-see where visitors rent everything from kayaks to bicycles. me so much joy to make people situation,” said Cox. “I would He dressed as a “classic television tourist” to win the happy as they learn to paddle- hope a decision would come be- costume contest. Chamber President Maureen La- board.” fore the end of the year.” Mar, center and Board Member Karen Cook Cowen While paddleboarding is a Beachkeeper Lila Cox con- enjoyed his fun spirit. new beach sport, miniature golf gratulated the island business has been around the beach for community for their participation decades. Kelly Eddins of Hamp- in Sea Turtle conservation. She ton Inn announced that the Tiki shared a number of items that Island Golf and Games is a family Gulf front hotels will display to Beach resident John Fromularo of Wells Fargo friendly activity and the course educate guests about how to help Advisors,left, was sporting his classic fighter pilot has been refurbished. the beach be more turtle-friendly. tropical shirt and straw hat. John was awarded a prize Rick Gordon, Miracle Strip The next Chamber meeting for the person who hailed from farthest away. He was Corvette Club representative, is Tuesday, August 28 at 8:30 born in New York City. Bamboo Willie’s Robert Gleim, said their local contingent in- a.m. at the Days Inn. Membership right, was racking up the miles, too. He was born in cluded a round of miniature golf information is available at www. Indiana. Gleim admitted he was raised in Georgia. ? August 7, 2012 Island Times PAGE 9 American Legion Post 379 13th Annual PUTT PUTT GOLF OUTING Saturday, October 20 Tiki Island Golf & Games Pensacola Beach

Dylan Blass can return to Gulf Breeze High School with a winning fishing Tee Sign SPONSORS NEEDED story. His 4.63 pound Redfish and 2.22 pound Catfish made him the runner- up in the Junior Angler 11-16 group at the Pensacola Fishing Rodeo in those categories. The weigh in was at Flounder’s on July 29. The avid fisherman works at Hot Spots. $25 • 8 x 18 professionally produced sign located on the course • recognition in Legion newsletter • list on sponsor’s board at the player registration table BENEFITS Post 379 supports veterans in local nursing homes, Children and Youth programs, Boys State, Gulf Breeze High School JROTC, Pensacola Beach Elementary School and others Yes! I want to support the Pensacola Beach American Legion. Enclosed is a $25 check made payable to American Legion Post 379. Mail to : PO BOX 1163, Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 Name: ______Phone:______

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Line 2:______Max Williams, right, brings his varied catch to the WeighMaster at the Pensacola Fishing Rodeo, July 29 at Flounder’s Beach. Williams’ Barracuda weighed 24.42 pounds which was good enough for third place. His fishing Line 3:______partner’s Cuda took the top spot at 29.08 pounds. They brought Black Snap- per, White Trout, Croakers and Pompano to the leaderboard, and took home a boatload of prizes. PAGE 10 Island Times August 7, 2012 The My Louisiana Love Premiers on Lizzard’s Tongue Beach, Encore at Pensacola Museum by elizabeth hewson Pensacola Beach fans of people’s traditional way of life is My Louisiana Love, a fi lm by threatened by a cycle of manmade I think there should be a gold commercials and that meant air- local Monique Verdin along with environmental crises. Hurricane medal for all the people who love ing the games during prime time. Sharon Linezo Hong and Mark Katrina and the BP oil leak are the Olympics and no place on the Here's a thought. How about Krasnott, gave it rave reviews af- just the latest rounds in this podium for NBC. Once again, broadcasting the Olympics live want it to be except if you would ter its premier, July 31 at Paradise century-old cycle that is forcing for an event that is cherished by with no commercial interruptions like to watch the Olympics live. Bar and Grill. Monique’s clan to adapt in new millions, it's been taken hostage and a bottom scroll that says “the Now I know that NBC de- “We were sitting near the way. Monique must overcome by greed and the almighty dol- 30th Olympiad is being brought fended its decision and basically soundfront stage, our eyes were the loss of her house, her father lar. I really have not appreciated to you commercial free thanks in offered up its live streaming as glued to the screen,” said Char- and her partner - and redefi ne the NBC dictating to me when I can part to,” and then list the sponsors. the olive branch, but while trying lotte Spencer. “Oh my God, we meaning of home. watch the medal rounds of certain I would have had my television on to watch the Men's 100 Freestyle laughed and we cried. It was so If you missed the Beach events, including gymnastics and all day from the fi rst twang of the Finals, an event that lasted less good.” showing, you can catch the fi lm swimming. News flash: when archer's bow (3 a.m. CST) to the than 50 seconds, 48.44 seconds According to the producers, Thursday, August 9 at 6 p.m. someone waits four years for last punch thrown by the super to be exact, I couldn't even get the fi lm traces a young woman’s at the Pensacola Museum of the most spectacular display of heavy boxers (5:30 p.m. CST). a steady stream with my brand quest to fi nd a place in her Native Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. The world competition-- which is an I would have made an effort to new system and high speed cable. American community as it reels tickets are $5 for adults and $2 incredibly long time for a society watch the sports live that I like American Nathan Adrian was from decades of environmental for students and active military. built on instant gratifi cation -- it and recorded others to watch at a probably already dressed and on degradation. Monique Verdin There is no charge to museum is just not right to broadcast tape more convenient time. Addition- the podium by the time I fi gured returns to southeast Louisiana to members. For more information, delayed events, including the ally, there would be no way I could out he won. I ended up watching reunite with her Houma Indian call 850-432-6247 or go to www. Opening Ceremonies. I am just skip over the sponsors' messages it again in prime time, but only family. Soon she sees that her pensacolamuseumofart.org. not sure what NBC was thinking. because they are embedded at the under protest. I've read all the blogs and bottom of the screen. Not too long ago, NBC's editorials. I even followed the Plus what is really prime slogan was Always With You. I County Seeks Applicants For tweet that landed the journal- time these days? And if it's so guess after paying $1.2 billion ist Guy Adams twitterless. He important, then why do Central for the American rights to these Vacant Adjustment Board Seat tweeted NBC executive Gary and Mountain time zones have Olympic games, their current The Escambia County Board BOA conducts any required Zenkel's corporate email address a different standard than Eastern slogan of More Colorful really of Adjustment (BOA) is looking quasi-judicial public hearings to and was banned for publicly dis- and Pacifi c? Thanks to the inter- should be changed to Just Gold. for qualifi ed residents to serve on grant, grant with conditions, or closing someone else's personal net, prime time is whatever you Until next time... the board in an “At Large” posi- deny applications for variances, information. Adams has since tion. Anyone interested in serving conditional uses, requests for fi nal been brought back into the nest Madison Howell from Cantonment on the BOA should forward a extension of development orders of Twitter with Twitter's general took home the top prize at the Sand- current resume to the Develop- for site plan approval, requests counsel wishing they had the shaker’s Blue and Gold Bikini Contest, ment Services Department, Attn: for the temporary use of a mobile Karen Spitsbergen, 3363 West home as a guest residence due luxury of tape delayed decisions. July 21. So what is NBC's excuse Park Place, Pensacola, Florida to medical hardship and appeals The Sandshaker hosts a Shaker 32505. Financial disclosure and of administrative decisions fi led for not going live as the events Queen contest that culminates Sunday, unfolded? W-9 forms are required. by those persons aggrieved by Bottom line, a corporation September 16. The candidates gather Established by the Board interpretations or administration reaching for the gold. I kept votes at $1 each to be donated to charity. of County Commissioners, the of these regulations. reading over and over that their The Shaker Queen does not have to be a corporate sponsors deserve the bikini-wearing model, just a good fund greatest audience share possible raiser, according to the rules. because of the hefty price tag on Ready To LINDA Move In Specials Buy? TAYLOR 850-932-2323 Call 15 McClure Drive Dennis Remesch MURPHY Climate Controlled Self Storage Gulf Breeze formerly Storage Advantage 850-384-7607 REALTOR Drive Up Access 24/7 Digital Surveillance www.denrem.com Boat Parking Safe, Clean & Secure [email protected] Moving & Packing Supplies Great Rates Professional Featured Listing Stunning on Santa smartstopselfstorage.com Management Waterfront Lot Rosa Sound. Your Gulf Breeze own beach with 1.73 acres. Build your dream home. 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Promoters announced that Q: “What is the cost of a Windows XP era will not meet zine says they scoured the state tor Gena Raymon has to keep they will be making a $10,000 Windows 8 Upgrade?” those standards. After Windows looking for the best beach bar, your calendar in sync, so sharpen donation to the local USO. A: Windows 8 (Microsoft’s 8 is released, new computers next Windows Operating Sys- using Microsoft Windows will and they choose PegLeg Pete’s your pencil or tap on your iphone UNWELCOME VISITOR on Pensacola Beach ahead of that Sunday, September 2 at 3 tem) still hasn’t been released, have Windows 8, instead of Beach Visitor Center em- but Microsoft has hinted that Windows 7, installed at the a raft of bars from Destin to p.m. is the next Krewe of Banani- ployees arrived at work to fi nd Key West. They said, “This mals event. It is the very popular it should be available for this factory. the aftermath of vandalism at holiday shopping season. Since In addition to the new soft- old-school beach bar, with its Shrimp Boil and Membership the Center on July 31. After sun- bleached exterior wood and Drive. Bring your checkbook and it isn’t released yet, we don’t ware, new hardware is being the deputies were called to the know the price. Typically, a released to position Microsoft in license-plate-covered walls, is your wild side. Sabine Sandbar is scene, the Santa Rosa Island a maze of bars, dining rooms, the place to be. shrink-wrapped copy of Win- the market for post-PC products. Authority maintenance staff dows is in the $100 range for New products include rede- tiki huts and playgrounds for FLOAT MY BOAT cleaned up the broken glass and kiddies.” the Home version and is in the signed keyboards and mice, in Start strengthening your got the VIC ready to open and $200 range for the Professional addition to new tablet devices. Congrats to the Amberson arms and perfecting your skills, welcome the Island’s guests. family for this designation. It’s version. The Wedge mouse will be de- the annual Anything That Floats The Beach Visitor’s Center When you purchase a new signed to operate on any surface. a real feather in PegLeg Pete’s and Bathtub Races are set for hosted 3865 visitors in July. pirate hat. computer, Microsoft is now The Bluetooth mouse will allow Sunday, September 2 beginning OLD SCHOOL including an upgrade coupon users to scroll to the left/right GET YOUR HEAD RIGHT at 2 p.m. behind Bamboo Willie’s. Gulf Breeze High grad so that you can buy Windows 8 and up/down with a touch of Do you want to compete in The entry fee is donated to the Brent Sibley went old school for $14.99 when it is released. the fi nger. The Touch mouse the SRI Triathlon or just feel bet- Beach Chamber. with his press release to Island That offer expires in the early will allow the user to zoom the ter, sign up for the Mind and Body SEMPER FI Times. He sent it via the post of- part of 2013. It appears that screen and use “gesture” mo- Connection - Living Well pre- Retired Marine Corps Colo- fi ce! Brent, who has the distinc- you can apply that upgrade to tions to move through options sented by Mary Cohen-Colson, nel Chris Holzworth invites the tion of being a member of the any of your computers, but you on the screen. M.D., Tuesday, Aug. 21, 11:30 entire beach to the dedication of Class of 1971, the fi rst graduat- should fi rst make sure that your This article was provided by a.m. at theAndrews Institute. the Marine Aviation Memorial ing class of Gulf Breeze High, computer meets the hardware The Stukey Group. For ques- Reservations are required, call Tower, Sunday, August 19 at 11 hosted a reunion at Paradise. 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Deciding what “It is our responsibility to includes a smooth functioning dential and commercial lease fees paid by those who live and do to do, when and how to pay for come up with a list of projects, transportation system with trol- business on Pensacola Beach. it were the topics of discussion keep it on the minds of the Com- leys and ferries, and a waterfront There is no charge to the public. The series features regional at the July 25 meeting. missioners and let them know Convention Center to bolster artists performing in musical styles ranging from jazz and soul to Chairman Fred Gant told what’s going on,” said Pavlock. shoulder season commerce. He classic country and Southern Rock. the Committee that oil spill “We have a good rapport. We is in favor of moving the SRIA A limited number of seats are available at the beachfront pavil- settlement money would be can tell our Commissioners how office to the land near the Fire ion, so spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. coming to Escambia County, best to invest in the island’s Station, and using the waterfront No pets are allowed and glass is prohibited. and although the total is uncer- future.” parcel which is within walking For more information, call the SRIA at 850-932-2257, go to tain, it could be $113 million, Board Member Ed Guern- distance to core area hotels as www.visitpensacolabeach.com, or tune into the Cat Country 98.7 $170 million or more. sey felt the investment in a con- the area’s premier convention for the latest updates. In an effort to establish sultant was advisable. He noted center. Additionally, his list a plan the Escambia County that if you look for funding, you of priorities included a more 2012 Bands on the Beach Schedule Commissioners have decided to must be informed. pedestrian friendly beach with August 7: Holly Shelton September 25: Kee Creek Band appoint a committee of diverse “We need someone who can improved crosswalks and an people representing both public pinpoint the money and how to iconic walkable boardwalk en- August 14: Big Muddy October 2: On the Beach and private sector interests. The get it,” said Guernsey. “We need circling the core area. August 21: Southern Breeze October 9: Class X committee will likely be made to look into this matter more The pedestrian friendly August 28: The Sawmill Band October 16: One Accord up of seven to nine delegates carefully.” ideas were also on Dave Pav- September 4: 13th Hourglass October 23: Civilized Natives and will begin work this fall. SRIA Executive Director lock’s list along with upgrades September 11: Wildwood October 30: Touch of Gray “The beach needs a spot Buck Lee, whose varied experi- to residential streets and Casino September 18: no concert - on the Committee,” said Gant. ence includes stints as a County Beach parking lot, the removal “Our staff and this Board need Commissioner and owning a of the sewer treatment plant to find out how the money can government consulting firm, and construction of a parking • Men & Women’s CasualMen’s & andOutdoor Clothing be spent. When the time comes, told the Board that there is no garage. Women’s it is important that we are ready room to house a new hire, so a Vernon Prather asked the • Hiking & BackpackingCasual Gear & to make a request.” consultant would have to work Committee to return to the list • Snow Ski Apparel Outdoor Gant further commented remotely. He requested the of unfunded projects included • Rock Climbing Gear,Clothing Ropes & Shoes that there are different stipends Board write up the parameters in the recently approved budget. • Kayaks of money which will be dedicat- for this consultant and he would The Special Projects Com- • Men &Hiking Women’s & Backpacking Casual & Outdoor Clothing Snow Ski Apparel ed to different types of projects. prepare an RFP. mittee will continue discussion Rock• Hiking Climbing & Backpacking Gear, Ropes Gear & Shoes Board Member Vernon After further discussion of this item to refine, prioritize • SnowIndoor Ski Apparel Rock Climbing Wall HATS Prather noted that with all the regarding the possibility of and seek funding for the im- • Rockwww.weatherfords.net Climbing Gear, Ropes & Shoes different pots of money that hiring a consultant, Campan- provement projects. The next • Kayaks there will be many ideas about ella made a motion tasking Lee meeting will be Wednesday, 3009 East Cervantes • 433-2822 how the money should be spent. with preparation of a document August 22 at 5 p.m. in the SRIA 3009 East Cervantes • 433-2822 He noted that a great deal of describing the scope of the boardroom, #1 Via de Luna. The money is sent from the Beach to position. The motion passed meetings are open to the public. HATS the County, but an insignificant Island Times amount is allocated back to the 3009 East Cervantes • 433-2822 beach. Meet The Blue Angel Pilots During “In order for the money to make it to Pensacola Beach, August At Naval Aviation Museum R&R where the oil actually landed, The Blue Angels will be in Blue Angels practice is located read & relax we need to be very involved Pensacola with practices sched- on the Museum Flight Line. Visi- available by mail in this process,” said Prather. uled for August 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, tors should park in the Museum Send $32 to Shelley Ink “County will have paid staff, 21, 22. The Blue Angels perform parking lot and watch for signs PO BOX 844 but the SRIA staff is busy practice air shows over NAS or parking attendants to direct Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 operating this island. We may Pensacola beginning at 8:30 a.m. visitors to viewing and park- have to think outside the box The schedule is subject to change ing locations, including special and hire someone whose main without notice due to weather spaces for handicapped visitors. job is to secure funding for the conditions, flight operations or Bleachers are available for seat- Island projects.” other unforeseen events. ing about 1,000 people. Visitors Gulf Breeze Board Member Tammy Bo- Practice lasts for approxi- are encouraged to bring hats, hannon concurred with hiring a mately 45 minutes and visitors lawn chairs and sunscreen. consultant. are encouraged to visit the Na- Stay on top of the action “When everyone is in tional Naval Aviation Museum with the Blue Angels mobile app Guns charge, no one is in charge,” she following practice. now available to download from quipped. “It is prudent to put In addition, after the August iTunes and Android Market. out an RFP to hire a consultant. 8, 15, and 22 practices, there will Proceeds support the Naval Avia- Someone who can consolidate be an autograph session with tion Museum Foundation and the the information, build consen- the pilots inside the Museum. U.S. Navy Blue Angels. 850-377-3145 sus and walk the halls at the Admission to the Blue Angel The National Naval Aviation Give us a call. County. We need someone who practices and autograph session Museum is open daily from 9 is accountable to us.” is free and open to the public. No a.m.–5 p.m. For more informa- We can order Chairman Dave Pavlock reservations are needed. tion, visit www.NavalAviation- what you are looking for. and elected Member Thomas The viewing area for the Museum.org. August 7, 2012 Island Times PAGE 13 Youngblood To Wake Mostly Attendees Up From By Candace Segar Status-Quo Trance Unlimited Horizons presents I just got back from a fabu- slowing down climate warming. “Wake Up, Just Do It” Sunday, lous vacation. While I was on my Every article was thought- August 12 at 2:30 p.m. at the trip, I started reading an excellent fully researched and written. Gulf Breeze Rec Center. Admis- book entitled “No Time To Lose They were all based on the sion is $10. – A Life in Pursuit of Deadly Earth’s population reaching 9 Therapist Russ Young- Viruses,” by Peter Piot. Dr. Piot billion people in approximately blood’s presentation is based on is a clinical microbiologist and 40 years. the premise that everyone experi- his first-hand account of chasing, This brings me back to my ences a life much less perfect than isolating and eliminating (if pos- vacation. There were too many they yearn for. He helps to set sible) deadly bacterial viruses is people. It was just bumper to attendees on a rewarding journey a compelling read. Normally I try bumper people and tempers toward their authentic self. to be a little more upbeat in my did flare. My family and I did For more information, www. writing, but this book coupled everything early in the morning UnlimitedHorizons.org. with several articles I read gives to alleviate this problem and had me reason to pause and think. a wonderful time as a result of What are we doing to ourselves careful planning. as a species? Are we breeding However, this in no way ourselves out of existence? takes care of the future problem The first set of articles ad- with just day to day living as dresses hunger, thirst and over- the population approaches the crowding. One article discussed 9 billion mark. My solution is a building smarter cities with simple one, albeit very contro- “hyper-efficient housing.” The versial. The above mentioned average apartment size would articles discussed band-aid fixes. be 300 square feet. I personally We have to get to the root cause don’t want to live in a 300 square and correct it. Limit population foot space. growth worldwide and educate, Two more articles focused educate, educate. A local contingent of dignitaries, including Beach Realtor on food and seeds. High technology breeds Nan Harper, visited Spain during July. Part of their mission was Authentic Irish Pub The startling fact was that better paying jobs. It requires creating cross generational friendships. 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The fi rst sea turtle hatchlings (Perdido Key) that claimed the The exposed hatchling and the nest. Once all the tiny log- of our 2012 season have fi nally distinction of emerging fi rst this others near the surface of PK5231 gerheads had emerged and been emerged! year. There were 101 loggerhead began to be pushed up by the collected, they were taken within The big countdown to the hatchlings which made their way ones underneath, yet they re- 50 feet of the Gulf and released fi rst hatch began on July 19, the into the Gulf of Mexico under the mained lethargic. Two finally 10 at a time. approximate “due date” for nests watchful eye of Sea Turtle Patrol exited the nest and headed into Due to the bright moon and that were laid at the end of May. volunteer Jay Bonanno, 65 days the Gulf around 7:30 p.m. The lack of light pollution in the area, Mayor Bob Merriman asks what But, as we suspected, the amount after the nest was laid. rest remained in the nest, some there was no disorientation dur- year the Casino Beach water of rain we received this summer Bonanno arrived at PK 5231 fully emerged and some with their ing the hatchlings’ march to the tower was painted to look like a appears to be slowing down the around 6:45 Friday evening with heads peeping above the surface, water. By 9:10 p.m. all hatch- Beach Ball? If you know, drop us incubation process. his daughter Sophia, an experi- for about 30 - 45 minutes with lings had completed the fi rst part a line, [email protected] When nests near their hatch enced nest sitter, and her friend, very little movement. At 8:10 of their journey and entered the date, they are placed on high alert Jamie, who was new to the pro- p.m., they were energized enough Gulf of Mexico. and monitored closely for sounds cess. They were greeted by one for the grand push and there was One last note for PK5231: of tiny flippers digging their tiny hatchling partially emerged a mass exodus of the hatchlings In the twelve years Jay has been Blue Sky Gift Shoppe way to the surface. Anticipation from the nest and staring up at from the nest. active with the sea turtle pro- increases among the patrollers them. Jay quickly surveyed the With so many hatchlings gram, it was the earliest time of each day. It was the fourth week area around the nest for hatchling emerging at once and the fact that day any of his nests have ever of July when we began to hear tracks which would have alerted the nest was set back quite a dis- emerged. sporadic scratching from nests him if some had already exited. tance from the Gulf, Jay became Until next time, Lights Out! in three of our four patrol areas, That would have necessitated a concerned about keeping track of but it was frustrating when nests search to fi nd them before they the hatchlings, getting an accurate Nest Update for Pensacola which were active during one became victims of predators count, and most importantly mak- Beach & Gulf Islands National check would be quiet as a beach such as ghost crabs or sea gulls. ing sure they made it safely into Seashore as of July 31: mouse the next. Thankfully there were no visible the Gulf. He made the decision On July 27, it was PK5231 tracks around the nest and no sign to gather the hatchlings and put in the Johnson Beach area of of predation, so they settled back them in the turtle box with the Perdido Key -GINS 19 Gulf Islands National Seashore to wait for hatchlings to emerge. bottom covered in sand from Ft. Pickens - GINS 6 Pensacola Beach 18

What a way to celebrate your Santa Rosa - GINS 28 twelfth birthday! Total 71 Garrett Chandler of Pensacola went flying down the waterslide Hatchling Count (wit- with style at the Pensacola Beach 3479 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Innerlight Grand Opening July 28. nessed into the Gulf of 850-932-7100 The young man will be in the sixth Mexico) as of July 31: 155 Tiger Plaza grade at East Hill Christian this fall. Next to Sonic There were activities all day long hosted at no charge for customers and friends who gathered at the Pensacola Beach Boulevard loca- tion. Innerlight owners also operate the Pensacola Beach Marina, home to some of the Beach’s charter boat and dolphin cruise boats.

FISHING SISTERS! Addison and Alyssa Wyatt of Pace were part of the kid’s fi shing fun at the Innerlight and Pensacola Beach Marina Grand Opening July 28. The girls were reeling in pin- fi sh and croakers with ease. Their brother, who completes the set of triplets, was busy on the water- slide. The three siblings will enter sixth grade this fall. Innerlight and Pensacola Beach Marina had adult volun- teers to teach the children how to bait, catch and enjoy fi shing. The event was hosted at no charge, compliments of Innerlight. August 7, 2012 Island Times PAGE 19 Saltwater Rick appointed lady angler Terri McKamey readin’ the water to write his column this week. Well, we’re in the heat of Don’t forget to take precau- the Pensacola Fishing Rodeo, summer now - hot, sultry days, tions in this hot weather - plenty July 28-29 was Meloney Byrd always a chance of an afternoon of water to stay hydrated and who brought a 50.34 pound King storm. We’re also in that time of plenty of sunscreen. Mackerel to the scales at Floun- year when you can catch almost A special shout out to the der’s. It won the Ladies division anything. Lady Anglers. The Shaggy’s Fish- and earned second place among Plenty of Amberjack and ing Team won the Mississippi Big all the King Mackerel. Congrats, Grouper being caught offshore; Game Fishing Club Ladies Tour- Meloney. still plenty of Red Snapper, too. nament, July 19-22. Pensacola Long, lazy summer days – Unfortunately, you’ve got to re- Beach’s Laura Ladner tagged a what are you waiting for? Grab a lease those. Maybe we’ll be have blue marlin! She said, “It was an kid and go fi shing! the Red Snapper season open incredible experience.” back up in the fall. Guess we can They fi shed out of the Wharf count ourselves as lucky for the in Orange Beach. It was the same extra six days we got. weekend as the Pensacola Ladies Get your King Mackerel fi sh- tournament. ing on at the Pier. The number to With less than 3 hours of beat is 49.2 pounds. September fishing time left, the Shaggy’s 2 is just around the corner and Ladies Fishing Team rallied Pensacola’s Hunter Powers, 5, weighed-in a Spanish Mackerel and a Ladyfi sh that’s when they’ll be awarding to win Top Boat in the Missis- at the Pensacola Fishing Rodeo at Flounder’s Beach, July 29. His Ladyfi sh earned second place in the ten and under Junior Angler division. the prize for top King. sippi Big Game Fishing Club Early morning and late af- Ladies Tournament. On board the ternoon is the time to be fi shing. “Cheeseburger,” Jane Covington Where the Locals Hang Out! The grass fl ats will nab you Specs, caught and released a White Redfi sh and Flounder. Surf fi sh- Marlin and Laura Ladner caught ing, well, you can just about take and released a Blue Marlin to win your choice. Spanish and King the tournament. The team won Mackerel, Jacks, Ladyfi sh, Red- Tournament Champ, #2 Angler, fi sh, Flounder, Bluefi sh, Sharks #1 and #3 Wahoo. and Pompano. This is how lucky Congratulations to the an- we are to have such a diverse glers Jane Covington Mattina, fi shery. Camille Covington, Liz Cov- Pensacola Fishing Rodeo Tourna- Voted Top Ten For those of you with a net, I ington, Laura Ladner and Taylor ment Director Marc Cabassa prepares to Beach Bar saw all kinds of huge schools of Easterling. And, to the guys who announce the weight of a King Mackerel FloridaBeachBar.com being calculated at Flounder’s Beach, GREAT DRINKS Mullet at Perdido Key the other helped make it happen: Rimmer at morning. I have a great recipe Covington, Ryan Easterling, July 29. The event had something for A for Smoked Mullet. Stop by and Jacob Mattina and Ron Ladner. everyone - anglers as young as fi ve to GREAT PRICES Pensacola seasoned fi shermen bringing fi fty pound since 1973! see me at the Dock and I’ll share. The winning lady angler at Mackerel to the scales. 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