Island Times

Volume VIII, Number 11 Pensacola Beach, Florida September 18, 2012 Inspired By The Island Superstars To Locally Famous Make Beach Into Music Mecca

Is it the rhythmic sound of the Gulf’s waves that lure artists and musicians to Pensacola Beach? Mike Wheeler uses the is- land as his muse. His talents as a songwriter, musician, performer and artist are well known on Pensacola Beach. His latest creation is the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival poster. He is an icon among the thousands of performers who make up the island’s music scene. From the ultra famous who will perform at DeLuna Fest this weekend to the fresh faced singer- songwriters, music fans on Pensacola Beach will be swept up in a tornado of talent. Turn to page 2 for more. PAGE 2 Island Times September 18, 2012 Beachfront Stages, Super Stars And Legends Greet Island Audiences In Idyllic Settings Music fans take note. The Festival at Tiki Island Golf, October 5. 2, followed by a songwriters popular concert series comes placement of a mega-band on “It’s Five O’Clock Some- “A hot dog lunch begins stage appearance. from residential and commer- the gulf front and a legend where” is a most fitting an- at 11 a.m. followed by some For the first time, a Sun- cial lease fees paid by those performing on a quaint bis- them sung by the world’s fa- hot-dogging on the links,” said day Gospel performance will who live and do business on tro stage on this barrier island mous beach bum Jimmy Buffet Cross. be hosted October 7. Sing- Pensacola Beach. is putting Pensacola Beach in and written by Jim “Moose” Get revved up by the en- ing Praises in Paradise will Music fans can bring cool- the limelight. Does the island Brown. Brown will perform thusiasm and energy of young take the stage at 11 a.m. at the ers and beach chairs for seating inspire performers and fans? during the fourth annual Pen- performers like Jourdan Pace, soundfront stage at Paradise at the Gulf front stage, nearby It must. The beat goes on year sacola Beach Songwriters Fes- a nineteen-year- old singer Bar and Grill. grassy area or right in the sand. round, and the music scene tival, which kicks off Saturday, songwriter, originally from Stay tuned to Island Times The concert schedule in- flourishes during fall. September 29. Beth Nielsen Pensacola who made the move for more details in the October cludes: DeLuna Fest Chapman hosts a Songwriting to Nashville, Tennessee in 2 edition. Go to www.pensaco- September 25: Kee Creek Band The star-studded DeLuna Workshop at T.T. Wentworth October of 2009. After going labeachsongwritersfestival. October 2: Pearl Clarkin and Fest line-up puts Foo Fight- Museum in Pensacola, Sep- through a tough time with a com for ticket sales and song- Big Jim Brown ers, Pearl Jam and the Zac tember 29, followed by a sec- friend, Jourdan turned to song- writers bios. October 9: Class X Brown Band on the sands at writing at the tender age of 14 Bands on the Beach ond Workshop, October 3 at October 16: One Accord Casino Beach. The ticketed the Days Inn Pensacola Beach. and has never looked back. She Tunes flow freely to the October 23: Civilized Natives event, September 21-23, is in She has penned numer- will be joined by festival vet- thousands who attend the pop- its third year. Headlining the ous hits and written songs for eran Melissa Brethauer. Breth- ular Tuesday night Bands on October 30: Touch of Gray festival Friday, September 21, many top artists including auer says the Pensacola Beach the Beach concert series. The November 6: The Sawmill Band Pearl Jam will be joined by Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Har- Songwriters Festival has extra complimentary performances International teams of Ben Folds Five, Gaslight An- ris, Bette Midler, Elton John, special meaning to her since are staged at the Gulfside Pa- brilliant scientists have studied them, Trampled by Turtles and Neil Diamond, Trisha Year- she grew up in nearby Navarre. vilion from 7 to 9 p.m. and the white sand on Pensacola DJ Jazzy Jeff. Rounding out wood, Martina McBride, Mi- She will kick off the 2012 fes- continue weekly through Oc- Beach noting that a harmonic Saturday, September 22, Foo chael McDonald, Amy Grant, tival with a visit to Woodlawn tober 30. vibration is emitted by the Fighters will headline, with Keb Mo’, Roberta Flack, Faith Beach Middle School. The Santa Rosa Island pure quartz. Perhaps it’s that Joan Jett, Jimmy Cliff, Joy For- Hill, Willie Nelson, and Way- Pensacola Beach’s own Authority organizes and hosts harmonic vibration which in- midable, Band of Horses, Bad lon Jennings. Pearl Clarkin will headline at the events, which continue to spires the musicians and their Brains and Diplo. Closing the Chapman will be the fea- Bands on the Beach, October gain fans. The funding for this fans as the beat goes on. festival on Sunday, September tured performer on the October 23, Zac Brown Band is joined 3 Songwriters Sunset Cruise by Florence and the Machine aboard the Portofino I. Tickets and Fitz and the Tantrums. are $35 and are limited. Supreme Court Sets Date To Hear “With four stages, two ris- “We are hosting two cruis- ing directly out of the sand on es,” said Reneda Cross, festi- the water’s edge of the Gulf of val promoter. “Get your tickets Arguments In Beach Tax Lawsuit Mexico, DeLuna Fest offers ordered early, they are sure to The Escambia County represents the Pensacola Beach com. It is not light reading. the ultimate end-of-summer be a sellout.” Property Appraiser and Tax leaseholders. Keep in mind that Novem- festival experience,” said Scott In addition to bringing Collector have levied taxes on Oral arguments in both ber 6 is election day and that Mitchell, festival promoter. eighty songwriters providing Pensacola Beach leaseholders, cases have been scheduled for Tallahassee is one hour ahead “The festival features a world- an up close and personal musi- much the same as their coun- T u e s d a y , of Pensacola. class lineup of national head- cal experience hosted in fifteen terparts in Santa Rosa did on November More infor- liners and regional favorites venues, October 2 through 7, Navarre Beach. This resulted in 6. The time, Supreme Court To Hear mation will plus unique amenities like the the Pensacola Beach Songwrit- the leaseholders contesting the which could be forthcom- NBC Sports Group Lounge, ers Festival hosts a number of Oral Arguments legality of the taxation in court. be as early ing for those mini-golf, vendors, and open- kid-friendly events including The decision now rests in the as 9 a.m., Tax Case interested in air restaurants.” mini golf and Songwriters in hands of the Florida Supreme will be de- travelling to Tickets are currently on the classrooms. Tuesday, November 6 Court. t e r m i n e d Tallahassee to sale. For information and con- The Songwriters will team Beach resident Lila Cox later. The Tallahassee attend in per- cert schedules, visit www.de- up with Beach School students serves as a Tax Litigation Li- Court indi- son. Instruc- lunafest.com. during the Third Annual Ce- aison Committee member and cated that a tions will also Pensacola Beach Songwriters lebrity Mini Golf Tournament informed Island Times of the maximum of 20 minutes per side be given on how to view the ar- following: will be allowed for the attorneys guments online. In February, the Florida to make their case. The schedule for the oral Supreme Court accepted juris- The Pensacola Beach case arguments is nearly two months diction in the Pensacola Beach is known as 1108 Ariola vs. away. When the Supreme Court Island Times and Navarre Beach cases chal- Chris Jones (SC11-2231) and will render a decision, is still un- Published every other Tuesday lenging ad valorem taxation of contests the taxation of lease- known. At least, the issue of tax- SHELLEY W. JOHNSON, PUBLISHER leasehold improvements and hold improvements. The Navarre ing leasehold property will have Post Offi ce Box 844 land. At that time, the Court dis- Beach case is known as Accardo its day in the highest court in the Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 pensed with oral argument in vs. Gregory Brown (SC11-1445). state. 850-748-6878 phone both cases. The briefs fi led with the attor- For the comprehensive his- 850-270-1117 fax We received notifi cation on neys from both sides as well as tory, current documents and [email protected] September 10 that the request to the "Friend of the Court" brief frequently asked questions re- present oral arguments has been fi led by Portofi no in support of garding the Pensacola Beach www.MyIslandTimes.com granted. Danny Kepner of Shell, the Pensacola Beach case can leaseholders case, visit www. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. Fleming, Davis and Menge, be viewed at www.pbeachtaxsuit. pbeachtaxsuit.com. September 18, 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 The Islander Newspaper - local printer, who, in turn set Promises. Promises. Don’t’ hour. No Rose. So, I drove back Cancun was $345 instead of September 8, 1981 the type. He also told me his worry. We can run The Islander. home…now one centimeter $335 as it should have been. A couple of weeks ago, I press was capable of printed Friday morning, I charged from the end of my rope. I realized that the karate ex- was just three centimeters from The Islander, so it would not be into the pressroom to find Rose had left a message hibition by Gerry Blanck and the end of my rope. Although, necessary for me to worry about hundreds of blank and wierdy that she had been on the other Sheryl Wheeler was over by no one knows better than I getting the paper to Crestview. copies of Islanders all over side of the Three Mile Bridge the time the news appeared. I do that the publication of a Considering all the angles, I everywhere. I took my layout waiting for me. Just one more did not read on. Did you ever newspaper – even every other decided it would be all right… and my pictures and I stomped mix-up. So, she drove to the see a grown editor cry? week – is always like running just once. back to the Beach. I then tore beach, took the paper in hand, I am a few centimeters an endless obstacle course. I Then, I began an uphill the paper completely apart and printed it, and delivered it back back up the rope for a couple really never expected to wind battle to get The Islander print- spent two days, rebuilding it to me on Monday. Liz and I set of reasons. One is that beach up in the twilight zone the way ed and delivered, which made to fit the press of the Okaloosa off in the Rustmobile to get as people, my avid readers, said I did on that August 25 edition. climbing the Matterhorn look News Journal in Crestview. many Islanders as possible out not to worry. They like the The fates simply would not like a Sunday afternoon stroll. Rose Gaston, the publisher that afternoon and night. paper, no matter what. let me go. My fearless typeset- On Monday, the plates and my benefactress, called to The issue was dated Au- And what is the alternative ter, Bill Chisolm, was in Sacred were prepared and the printer tell me she would be coming gust 25. The date of delivery if I should suddenly run away Heart Hospital, undergoing promised a Tuesday deliv- to Pensacola Saturday and to was August 31. I took time to from The Islander? Well, the open heart surgery about the ery. Tuesday came and went. bring the layout to Wayside glance inside to find that Louise range would be from watch- same time he normally would Wednesday did the same thing. Park off Scenic Highway at a and Jack Greenley had been ing soap operas to becoming have been preparing The Is- On Thursday I was jumping given time. I drove all the way transformed into Arnold and penniless. lander type, so I was forced up and down and screaming… out Scenic Highway, crossed Penny Wilkie. I also found the So, if it’s a paper or pauper, to find a substitute, and did, tearing out the last straggles the bridge over Escambia Bay, price offered in the Gulf Breeze I have definitely decided in in fact, deliver my copy to a of hair on my head. Promises. sat in the roadside park for an Travel ad for a weekend trip to favor of the former… Beach Friends Bid Goodbye To Beverly Hughes Fort Pickens Opens After Storm Repair Beverly Hughes Isaac’s storm surge and Beach Pavilion. At press time, Bowden Way, the road be- February 25, 1961 winds whipped up make shift two parking lots were still being tween Pensacola Beach and Na- to sand dunes atop the road that cleared of sand, but should open varre Beach, will remain closed August 25, 2012 leads to the historic Civil War fort soon. until the asphalt is repaired. The on the island’s western tip. After Motorists and cyclists are road was overwashed and areas of When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, clean up and inspection, the Fort urged to use extreme caution on the asphalt buckled. The projected sure ‘tis like a morn in spring. Pickens Area was opened to the Fort Pickens Road since some date for reopening is late October public September 11. sand and standing water remain. to early November 2012. In the lilt of Irish laughter you Most facilities and parking Electronic message boards are For general park informa- can hear the angels sing, lots were open including the Fort located on the east and west tion, please call 850-934-2600 When Irish hearts are happy all Pickens Campground, Fort Pick- sides to warn visitors of the road or visit our website at www.nps. the world seems bright and gay, ens Visitor Center, and Langdon conditions. gov/guis. And When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, sure, they steal your heart away. Raw Lunch Oysters Specials Mon- Fri 11-2 The lilt of Irish laughter was the Krewe of ~Bananimals and the Fresh a gift that Beverly Hughes gave Krewe of Wrecks where she vol- Gulf Dinner freely. She passed away August unteered cheerfully for any task Seafood Specials 25 and left behind a legacy of from serving as Queen to selling Nightly OPEN EVERYDAY at 11 AM generosity and loving spirit. raffl e tickets. She was a Sister of Beverly, a 1979 graduate of the Beach, always wearing some Wings • Burgers • Seafood • Ribs Gulf Breeze High School, was fashion forward hat to each party. born in Cincinnati, but raised in She will be remembered at the Gulf Breeze. She was a dental SOB Christmas Brunch with a CATCH IT ALL! hygienist by trade, but she will be special toast and song this year. OPEN EVERYDAY remembered for her sweet nature Beverly created and nur- at 11am and friendly countenance. Her tured long lasting friendships. Sports Irish eyes were always smiling. As a tribute to that special trait, WINGS She was an original Irish darling her childhood Girl Scout troop Our latitude will change of the Society of Leprechauns members and leader attended the in Hi Def c and served as their queen. She memorial service September 6 at 40 TVs 49 is famous for her charitable col- Rose Lawn. your attitude Every Thursday lections for the benefi ciary of the Beverly leaves behind her  Waterfront Dining  Specials 8 Big Screens St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl on parents Don and Audre Hughes,  Tues: Half Price Bottles Monday - Cajun Nite Pensacola Beach. her loving boyfriend George Oyster Bar  of Wine Tuesday - Surf and Turf She loved everything about Holcomb, special friends David Live Music Wed: Raw Oyster the beach, boating, fi shing and Anderson, Glen Hussman and Wed - Mexican Madness Gift Shop Specials swimming. She may have been Shelly Alexander, and her beach #2 Via de Luna  Thurs: Baked Oyster All Sports happiest with her blonde hair family and friends. Kids Playground Pensacola Beach fl ying in the breeze as she drove Memorial donations should Specials Always On her power boat around the Sound. be made to Covenant Hospice in 1010 Ft. Pickens Road • Pensacola Beach 934-3660 Beverly was a member of her honor. 932-4139 • www.peglegpetes.com www.sidelinessportsbarandrestaurant.com PAGE 4 Island Times September 18, 2012

? ?? PEOPLE r i? v i a SHELLY’S SOIREE and Gwen Fontenot and Karen so it was no wonder that they had beautiful, and worth a visit. So T It started as a question from Fifteen years ago Shelly and Terry Krietzberg were active not taken a vacation for decades. they purchased a map and were The Honorable Mayor Bob Merri- Scotto Pittman and Bridget Lewis in the school PTA, but they gath- Their family encouraged them off. Where did they end up? Lake man, “When was the water tower concluded that people who have ered at a vividly painted table at to visit Pensacola Beach, so the Maggiore, much to their surprise. fi rst painted like a Beach Ball?” September birthdays are worth Paradise to get caught up on the couple booked a Gulf front get- Don't ask how that happened. Nicole Ayers remembers that celebrating, so they did. Her latest news. The Krietzbergs, away at the Holiday Inn Express. Marcia is supposed to be a sea- she worked at Sherwin Williams house on Rio Vista became the who are temporarily in town, That was four years ago, and they soned traveler. Lake Maggiore, on Garden Street and mixed the appointed party place and ten announced they have plans to have returned every year. Ernie however, turned out to be the Hi-bild Aliphatic two part epoxy people showed up. Fast forward continue their sailing adventure even shared his talent for whis- perfect place and they extended paint for the job. One of our to 2012. The event has to be around the world aboard their tling with his great niece Laken their stay for fi ve days enjoying Guardians of the Gulf, Pensacola held at the Sandshaker. Beverly boat, The Sora. Harvey and her class at the Beach the beautiful lake. Beach lifeguard Dave Greenwood Campbell supplies the food which School, last year. Reluctantly, they decided to COSSON’S CHOIR states that the Beach Ball was is expertly prepared by Tracy move on and fl ew from Milan The Beach Church is wel- THE BIG SWITCHEROO painted in Spring of 1993. and Ted Dwiggins. The band to Mykonos, Greece to visit an coming Monika Cosson as their Beach resident and retired “Give him a shirt!” shouts plays and the drinks fl ow. Here’s old flying buddy of Marcia's, new Choir Director. Cosson lives flight attendant Marcia Hoven Mayor Bob from his offi ce on the a partial list of the birthday gals Katarina Sumwalt. Luckily she in Gulf Breeze with her husband has a tale to tell. Andrea and sand. Nuff said. and guys - Shelly Scotto Pittman, was still on the island and most Kris, and sons Parker and Jack- Errol Putfark and Marcia had The Trivia Master’s head Ashley Foreman Rotenberry, gracious to receive a surprise visit son. The congregation is singing travel plans for touring Peru and was spinning from the fumes left Bridget and Eric Lewis, Heidi from them. her praises. Ecuador. While fl ying to Atlanta behind by that question. Esposito, E-Dog, Jenni Morio- “Do not travel to the Greek two things happened, Andrea Travel down this road. Think bitto, Jeff Wheelock, Ted Dwig- THE SAND MAN Islands in August,” said Hoven. took a nap; and Marcia and Er- back in Island history and identify gins, Ricky and Marta Ray, Mark Move over Jim Cantore, “Very busy, and no rental cars rol decided the trip south was the location of Petersee Way. It Julian, Mark Fleming - all beach Mike Willet gave the Avenida 10 available.” too dangerous and changed the won’t be in your smart phone or folks....then some town dwellers report during Hurricane Isaac. He Katarina talked a local into destination to Milan, Italy. They dumb phone for that matter. If you who love the beach like the Ba- kept a close eye on the water and renting his vehicle to the trio for arrived without their luggage but can pinpoint its location you will nanimals’ Darlene Larkin, Shane the sand, providing updates to his few days, and luckily Andrea was began touring anyway. The trio win an Island Times t-shirt. Send Bourke, Karen Sunday, Leslie friends and family. Perhaps he has very proficient with driving a visited the Duomo Cathedral and your answer to islandtimes@ Fore, Mike Bonelli, Marsha Gus- a second career in show biz, just stick shift. The car was an old rust Castle and toured the city in the bellsouth.net with Trivia in the tafson and Jeff Smith. Shelly said waiting for him. bucket, but served the purpose. open air bus. subject line. First correct answer partiers have traveled from Texas A week later Errol and An- COUNTING THE PLATES Marcia suggested the group wins. Please include your name and Louisiana to attend. According to Jake B. Com- drea ferried to Athens; and Marcia visit the lake district. She had and phone number. Deadline to mer, there are more Arkansas heard from someone, somewhere, headed back to her favorite spot SYMPATHIES in the world, Pensacola Beach. answer is September 25. The Beach family extends license plates on the Beach this sometime that Lake Garda was its warmest sympathies to Nasty year. He sends his observation John Thomas and his family to Island Times accompanied by who said goodbye to the patri- a copy of the travel story written Get carried away arch of their clan Capt. Richard by Mike Masterson in the Arkan- Terry Thomas, U.S. Navy retired. sas Democrat. Commer, who is Thomas passed away September retired from Colgate Palmolive, by the music! 5. He was 83-years-old. After is correct, Arkansas visitors have a decorated career in the Navy increased. Victor Wainwright & The Nouveau Honkies which included serving as ex- THE DOG AND THE The Wild Roots • Pensacola ecutive offi cer of the USS Lex- • The Dream Vipers Beach ington, Thomas served 15 years WHALE Songwriters The Pygmy Sperm Whale as a Panama Canal pilot. He is John Nemeth • Festival that stranded itself on Pensacola survived by his wife of 57 years • The Hangovers Oct 2-7 Beach August 31 had a crowd Marian Jean Thomas, children of people and media trying to All Star Jam Kathy Thomas, Jean Quisenberry, help, including the Beach’s Crab John Thomas, and Janet Thomas. • Wrangler Seadog. Alas, the poor Praise in A special service will be held at Upstarts whale did not survive, but Seadog Paradise a later date. got a few minutes of fame online, • Gospel CHEERING FOR TUBS on television and in the daily rag. Posi Tones Brunch Pete and Patsy Melin rode SUN OCT 7 bikes to the Bathtub Races over BIRDING BITS Jayne Drees Redmon sends a the Labor Day Weekend. With tip to take better care of our fi ne sunny skies and big crowds tak- feathered friends. She recom- MONDAYS ing every possible parking place, mends changing the food in your First Drink Free the longtime beach residents hummingbird feeder every two for knew it was the best form of days. Fresher is better. Jayne may full service Hospitality transportation. Three cheers for have other tidbits and tips, after Employees pedal power! all she is a regular trivia player casual bar ALUMS and a member of the Order of waterfront The Beach School sits on a the Half. waterfront Retro Florida very small island, but friendships stage Inn forged are long lasting, especially BEACH FANS dining Ernie and Mary Freeland Cozy Rooms for among the parents who volunteer 21 Via de Luna spend most of their days in Mun- people & pets so generously. It’s been a long Pensacola Beach Locals know where to go... ford, Tennessee. They also have a 850-932-2319 time since Sally Chamberlin, Bill 850-916-5087 www.paradisebar-grill.com farm in the Ozarks that they tend, September 18, 2012 Island Times PAGE 5 Island Authority Mission Clear, Sights Set On Creating Vision

Santa Rosa Island Authority has been established to promote staff and for them to be included Matt Mooneyham.” area, improvement to event stag- Board member Tammy Bohannon tourism in areas impacted by in any way necessary. The SRIA Board submitted ing facilities at Casino Beach and has been on a mission to write a the Deepwater Horizon disaster. Cox, who was commended a list of projects to the Escambia channel dredging. concise statement to guide the Pensacola Beach resident Lila by the board for her continued County Board of Commissioners The list received conceptual island’s future. The longtime Cox volunteered to spearhead the volunteerism, said “I would like for RESTORE Act funding. The approval from the SRIA board, Beach resident authored a mission effort along with hotelier Beverly to see more people visit our island list includes beach renourishment and is subject to updates. statement which her fellow board McCay. and respect the beach for what it and dune walkover modifications, The SRIA Committees will members approved unanimously “We are a very unique place, is. We are a beautiful island.” core area improvements and meet Wednesday, September 26 at their September 12 meeting. located between two national sea- The final grant application lighting, a pedestrian waterfront at 5 p.m. at #1 Via de Luna. The “To promote tourism, man- shore areas,” said Cox. “We have and program details will be re- boardwalk encircling the core meetings are open to the public. age growth and provide entertain- an opportunity here to develop an viewed by the Board at their Sep- ment in a safe, clean ecofriendly eco-tourism program with edu- tember 26 meeting. The deadline environment,” quoted Bohannon cation and information that will to apply for the grant is October 5. from her written submission. “I sustain ongoing visitors who seek Executive Director Buck Lee ARE YOU READY? think this mission statement is this kind of experience.” addressed the Board’s request We understand your insurance needs! easy to follow and we can develop Susi Robichaux from E.W. to seek ways to offer treated a vision statement from it.” Bullock Associates, the Author- wastewater for irrigation to com- 850-623-8092 Ed Guernsey liked the state- ity’s ad agency, assured the Board mercial and residential leasehold- CALL DENISE TAYLOR TODAY ment so much he requested that it that globally eco-tourism ac- ers. A study is currently being FOR A QUOTE be printed on the Authority’s web- counts for 25 percent of all travel- conducted by Emerald Coast Life, Business site, literature and coffee mugs. ers. They seek uncrowded, natural Utilities Authority to identify a Auto & Motorcycle The Board went straight to areas and national parks. They beach location for a treated wa- Commercial Vehicle work supporting the eco-friendly tend to stay longer than vacation ter storage facility, and the costs Homeowners & Flood statement by approving a $500 travelers. She also noted that associated with the storage and family owned and operated sponsorship of Recyclemania. many groups will be applying delivery of reclaimed water. The www.bayins.com • [email protected] independent insurance agency The event, hosted by the Pensac- but not for eco-tourism programs. study should be complete before ola Beach Advocates Beachkeep- “This is a unique approach the end of the year. ers, takes place Saturday, October and unlike what other local agen- Baskerville Donovan En- 13 from 8 to noon at the Casino cies are requesting,” said Ro- gineer Mike Langston reported Beach parking lot. It includes a bichaux. “The island’s natural that they are working with Matt yard sale, shredding truck, hazard- resources coupled with paddle- Mooneyham, Escambia County’s ous waste collection and ECUA boarding, snorkeling, wildlife and project manager, on the design of recycling opportunities. parks make this a good fit.” a new access road to the Grand Additionally, the board voted In further discussion, Board Marlin as well as the approach to in favor of the preparation of a member Fred Gant wanted to the toll facility. $500,000 grant application to sup- make sure that all resources were Tammy Bohannon inquired port eco-tourism efforts on Pen- available to Cox including the ad about the Via de Luna median sacola Beach. The request will be agency and the Authority’s engi- landscape project. Langston said, made from the Gulf Tourism and neering firm. He also wanted the “The ball is in Escambia County’s Seafood Promotional Fund which full cooperation from the SRIA court. We are waiting to hear from PAGE 6 Island Times September 18, 2012 peas, porridge & a dry martini by Kathi Lewis

It’s hard to believe that in lis and Quincy Rowe who come of recipes to compete with the just a few days, it will offi cially dressed in special costumes each Texas State Fair in producing be fall. It’s certainly been a dif- year. And what a treat it was this the most foods on-a-stick. No ferent summer in some ways. year to have a couple of Saints kidding, they have everything I’ve both attended and missed Splasher-Crashers who also en- from fruit deep fried on-a-stick the fi rst offi cial Sea Turtle Baby joy a good water fi ght. to salad on-a-stick. The salad Shower. I was already dressed I barely had a week for my is not deep fried but is served and out the door by the time the water-logged brain to dry out on-a-stick with salad dressing original date was cancelled due before the Taste of the Beach between the layers. Really, are to severe weather. That ended began. I’m sure they could hear there people who eat salad at with numerous showers happen- the water sloshing around in- a fair? Not anybody I know. ing at different places. Then I side my head as I took my seat Mostly we’re all racing for the was busy with visiting relatives to judge the Pensacola Beach corn dog stand. Well, keep read- and completely forgot when the Songwriters Jack Daniels Signa- ing and get ready for the treat of rescheduled event came and ture Cocktail Contest. your life. Let’s cook……… went. I guess something about Deep Fried Butter On-A-Stick However, I did attend the “judging” just appeals to me 4 sticks butter, slightly frozen Blue Moon Party hosted by Chris since I try not to do it in my day- ½ Cup Cinnamon and Becky Shearman. That was to-day life. Maybe it’s more 1 Cup All Purpose Flour a celebration of having two full the idea of being asked to judge 3 Tbsp. Sugar moons in a single month. It was something that makes me feel a great party with an excellent like an upstanding and produc- 1 Tbsp. Corn Starch view of the full moon rising. tive member of society. I just 1 Cup Milk (may add up to ¼ cup additional if batter is too Becky and Chris were well pre- don’t know when or how that ac- Ten-year-old Aiden Handler lets a softball fl y past Lila Cox and hits pared to help guests stay cool tually happened. The last thing thick) dead center on the target at the Dunking Booth during the Krewe of Nere- with their Bushwacker machine I remember I practically owned Insert popsicle sticks into ids Splash Party, September 9 at Paradise. Nereids Peggy Henshall and swirling and serving drinks. a bar stool in the Tiki’s Derelict each stick of slightly frozen but- DJ Zemenick are in the background. Most islanders were well Corner. And now I’m being ter then roll and cover with cin- prepared for the Mystic Krewe asked to judge not just one but namon. Combine the rest of in- of Nereid’s Splash Party and by two events. gredients to create a batter. Dip Paradise’s Bri- that I mean well armed. They Okay, so I was technically each stick of cinnamon covered anne Stanley pre- came by the hoards with super asked to be a judge for the Island butter into batter and drop into pares to defend her- soaker guns loaded to the very Times dessert contest fi rst. No deep fryer until lightly browned self during a Water (about 4 minutes each). Drizzle Gun skirmish that brim with ice cold water and a problem there – I love dessert! broke out at the Nere- “take no prisoners” gleam in The second request was to with a sugar glaze made with 2 ids Splash Party, Sep- their eyes. It was not only fi erce judge the drink contest. Well, cups powdered sugar mixed with tember 9. She served but a constant steady bombard- okay ‘cause I like to drink a lit- 2 tablespoons water or milk. her customers and ment leaving everything in sight tle, too. Serve warm. then drenched Splash soaking, dripping wet. If there Well, I like eating, too. And The butter literally melts Party attendees with and leaves you with a soft, melty her super soaker. A was a dry zone, I never found it! some of you know that I love busy day in Paradise. I think we might need to butter. My favorite candy bar is cinnamon puff (on-a-stick). So consider establishing some Butterfi nger and my favorite ice enjoy and don’t forget to share! rules next year; like not fi ring cream is Butter Pecan. I remem- See ya in the kitchen…… on unarmed Mermaids. It’s not ber saying once that if I could that we can’t take the water, it’s fi nd a recipe for deep fried but- 850-261-2462 more that we’re such peace-lov- ter, I would believe my life to be ing creatures that fi ghting is just complete. I hit the jackpot when not our nature. Special thanks daughter Mel Rowe happened to to Renee Mack and the fun watch a food segment of Good loving employees of Paradise Morning America. names, logos, custom art for their hospitality and the se- We Googled it on the in- cret lair where we could retreat ternet and I may have found the small or large quantities upon occasion. Two more thank reason Ella Hess and Ted Pence Owner Peggy Henshall www.CajunStitchery.com you’s go to our special Le Pe- love Iowa so much. The Iowa is ready to keep tite Merbabies Alana Depasca- State Fair has concocted a bunch you in stitches! [email protected]

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I’m tired of calling! who stayed overnight in Escam- paid for. Council Member Denis Has the winds taken you for a ride? The shape I’m in is really appalling! bia County amounted to $1.168 McKinnon offered that special Are you huddled together under the table? With crying and shaking I’m really a mess. million during June this year exceptions could come before the Have you gone to Green Cove Springs I can not even sleep, I’ll have to confess. which is a 23 percent increase Council for a vote. to see Aunt Mable? over last summer according to Pensacola Beach’s Council My hair is falling out, my toe nails too! official reports at the September Member Nan Harper was not as What has happened to both of you? It’s all because I’m worried about you. 4 Tourist Development Council. lenient. “Great job on this crite- I call but I can’t get through. If you get this letter today or whenever, Pensacola Beach collections to- ria,” she said. “I do not think we Are you up or down or anywhere around? just send me a line. taled $582,744 for June. should weaken this.” Have you gone to Grove Hill to see It doesn’t have to be clever! The Council continues to Commissioner Gene Valen- Aunt Mary Jane Brown? Your worried sister, Linda work on a new way of managing tino wanted a preference to be [During days preceding the weather event which became Hurricane Isaac, Linda Garrison the portion of collections which shown to the Chambers of Com- Brown was much distressed trying to get in contact with her brother, Rev. Tom Garrison, the Beach are designated to marketing merce who are partnered with Church preacher. She sat at her computer and composed the above poem and emailed it to her Escambia County. The budget the CVB. brother Tom and sister-in-law Renata who live on Pensacola Beach.] for the next fiscal year could be The criteria and measurable $4.9 million according to County goals for funding document will Management and Budget Office’s continue to be reviewed. Amy Lovoy. Scruggs announced that BP Letters To The Editor The Council seeks to create is making $57 million available A coincidence? Jenna’s! I was devastated. Mike ways~~~~~~~~ to live your life. One as an efficiency by consolidating from a Tourism Promotional We lost our precious twenty suggested we go further down the though nothing is a miracle and the promotion and marketing of Fund and that many local agen- seven year old daughter Jenna to an beach. We found buoy C. Finally the other as though everything the entire area with the Pensacola cies are potential applicants. The accidental drowning. The sorrow we passed the pier, thinking it is a miracle.” (Albert Einstein) Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, deadline to apply for this funding and pain is indescribable. would be impossible for the buoy Some people may think this who will in turn represent partner is October 5. We held a paddle-out where to have traveled this far . Our last is an incredible coincidence. I am agencies. The partner agencies “We have the applications hundreds of friends and fam- stop was the beach icon, “The absolutely positive it is a message include all local Chambers, Pen- available in our office,” said ily paddled to buoy F, which we Cross.” Incredibly, there was my from God that my little girl is safe sacola Sports Association and Scruggs. “The grants are lim- named Jenna’s buoy. daughter’s buoy! Her name and and in His presence. For the first additional stakeholders. ited to $500,000 per agency, but As I write this, we are experi- all the sentiments written on it time in five weeks, I have been The Council, previously, public, quasi-public, non-profit encing yet another hurricane, Hurri- were still visible. able to smile a real smile. I am directed the Pensacola CVB to or other entities or organizations cane Isaac. I am viewing hurricanes My sister received this text thanking God for His message of set aside $300,000 for event located within the Gulf States in a much different way now. Two message about the time we found comfort to Mike and me. specific advertising for smaller may apply.” other storms took our home and Jenna’s Buoy: “There are two Peace, Sandee Bredesen events. The Council designated McKinnon commented that everything in it. That kind of loss, $50,000 from that fund to support the Council could make applica- I can handle. the grand opening of the Com- tion. Scruggs will follow up with Before the storm, husband Jennifer Byrom, P.A. munity Maritime Park which has him on potential projects. Mike and I made one last visit to the Attorney At Law been rescheduled November 17. The Tourist Development beach to check the wave conditions. Wills, Estates and Probate • Marital and Family Law Since the allocation falls into the Council’s next meeting is Tues- In fact a buoy from about a mile out new fiscal year, the Council voted day, December 4 at 3 p.m. in the Child Custody • Juvenile Law was in the churning white water. Civil Litigation • Guardianship Law unanimously to support the event Old Courthouse, Room 205. The At sunrise we returned and in the same amount. meetings are open to the public. saw the H on the buoy….not Toll Free: 877-889-8822 Pensacola Chamber’s In- 916-9000 5177 Elmira Street terim Vice President of Tourism Milton Terry Scruggs presented the www.ByromLaw.com Facing the Courthouse Council with a draft of criteria “The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. and measurable results that an Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.” event must meet to be considered for promotional funding. Bank of the South - Island Branch “Performance measures Full Service Banking Close to Home could include a minimum of 8 percent growth in tourist devel- opment taxes for the event date and proof of increased private partner investment,” said Scruggs as he presented the criteria and measurement for the Council’s review. “If an event is granted money, the Pensacola CVB will place the advertising on their Sunday Services behalf.” • Internet Banking • Flex Line Home Equity Loans Worship by the Water, 9 am Flounder’s Beach The Council discussion fol- Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church www.gbumc.org • Bill Payment Service • Conventional Mortgages lowing his presentation made • Waterfront Financing • Personal Service clear that some members wanted to retain the ability to fund de- Our Lady Catholic Church, 9:45 am Avenida 18 /Via De Luna www.bankofthesouth.com Mon - Thurs 9 - 4:30 serving events in ways other than www.stanngulfbreeze.org Friday 9 - 5:30 ort ickens oad advertising. For instance some 136 F P R Lobby closed from 1-3 pm each day. trade association conferences do Pensacola Beach Church, 10 am Avenida 18 /Via de Luna Pensacola Beach Drive Up open during not require advertising but will thebeachchurch.com 850-932-9336 all banking hours. commit to bringing hundreds of PAGE 8 Island Times September 18, 2012 The Lizzard’s Tongue by elizabeth hewson

I am not a huge fan of ing is an individual sport and reality television. However, a thus brings out the ruthless com- few nights ago I found myself petitor in the athlete. It is long watching -- in utter disbelief I grueling hours for the moms be- might add -- Dance Moms. Now cause someone has to drive back for those of you not familiar and forth to the studio or sit and their own gets hurts. GBHS with Dance Moms, this is a re- wait. Swimming is really no dif- Swim Moms want all of their ality show about an obnoxious ferent. Much like a troupe rou- swimmers healthy and compet- dance teach- tine, the ing at all times. e r ( A b b y only time Dance Moms sit front and L e e ) w h o s w i m - center at every competition and only wants m e r s cheer on their own child while to win and compete making snide remarks about d o e s . H e r with their their competitors. That thought antics and t e a m - wouldn't even cross the minds tirades are m a t e s , of the GBHS Swim Moms. only to be and not They are too busy offi ciating outdone by a g a i n s t at the swim meets, dragging in the moth- them, is the team coolers with food and ers of her on a re- water for the entire team, set- Lexi McNamara started swimming competitively while s t u d e n t s . lay. How- ting up team tents and then they she was a student at Pensacola Beach Elementary School. In the one ever, the think about fi nding a place to sit She is a freshman at Gulf Breeze High School and a mem- episode that D a n c e in the stands. They cheer for ev- ber of the swim team. She represented the Dolphins at the I watched, M o m s ery swimmer and applaud great Freestyle Invitational hosted at Hunter Pool September 8. the dancers take great swims no matter what team that She is preparing to swim the 50 yard event in the fi nal heat. were berat- pride in swimmer is on. ed, humili- sabotag- Finally Dance Moms are Look for your photo in our gallery online at even mean to each to other. ated, physi- Gulf Breeze High School swim- ing their www.MyIslandTimes.com They never have a nice thing to cally injured mer Claren Anderson, left, and children's say about each other's appear- and in tears. Swim Mom Mary Dunne, wait for the t e a m - ance including hair and clothing I, too, was in starter’s instructions at the Freestyle m a t e s style. GBHS Swim Moms are tears yearn- Invitational at Hunter Pool, Septem- c o s - Go Native Daily naturally beautiful -- sunscreen i n g f o r a ber 8. Mary is a certifi ed swimming t u m e s ; for makeup and team t-shirts good re-run offi cial and served as a stroke judge G B H S AM PM for all. Plus it's hard to criticize 7:30 to 3 of the Brady at the meet. S w i m B u n c h o r M o m s perfection of a good heart. Serving Breakfast & Lunch G i l l i g a n ' s c h a s e Unfortunately GBHS Swim Our Island. TV shows that I could down the FedEx delivery driver Moms probably won't ever be sh tacos totally relate to or at least want- so that each swimmer can have a made into a reality TV show native cafe are the ed to. Then it hit me, I should team cap. Dance Moms are out- and that's okay by me. I am very 45 A Via de Luna • 934-4848 best! produce my own reality show wardly concerned, but inwardly fortunate to play a bit part in this owned & operated by friendly natives! called Gulf Breeze High School relieved when any dancer but cast of wonderful characters. Swim Moms. Until next time... GBHS Swim Moms would have a cast of 40 and highlight Open everyday Free Sunsets the efforts of moms like offi cial We have gone at 9 AM extraordinaire Mary Dunne, 850-934-3141 Waterfront Location email guru Evelyne Niven, back to basics. Next to the Yacht Club computer whiz Jennifer Der- Expect the same mody, art director Liz Freeman, incredible quality and kid handler Karen Toracca. It would be amazing to watch food delivered in and you would get an insight less time. into what it takes to be a GBHS SEPTEMBER Swim Mom while balancing a F OOTBALL F ANS Waterfront career and family. W ELCOME 18th Open Mic Night with Tim Unlike Dance Moms who HERE ! 19th Bar BINGO, 7:30-9:30 Deck are encouraging their children Burgers 20th Karaoke, 7:30 - 11:30 OCTOBER to be Lifetime Channel cham- 21st Karaoke, 7:30 - 11:30 1st Open Mic Night with Tim pions, GBHS Swim Moms 22ndPosi Tones, 7:30 -11:30 2nd Open Mic Night with Tim know it's more important to be a 23rd Southern Breeze 4-8 Fries 3rd Pensacola Beach Songwriters champion for a lifetime and act 24th Open Mic Night with Tim Festival Kick Off Party. accordingly. While the Dance 25th Open Mic Night with Tim 3rd -7th Pensacola Beach Moms are mean to each other 26th Bar BINGO, 7:30-9:30 Shakes Songwriters Festival. and hateful to the instructor, the 28th Karaoke, 7:30 - 11:30 29th Krewe of Wrecks GBHS Swim Moms are forging 850-932-1417 29th The Blenders 7:30 - 11:30 DOG Halloween Costume Party! friendships and fi guring out all 30th Lektric Mullet 500 Quietwater Beach Blvd FRIENDLY www.DalesBigDeck.com the ways they can to support Upstairs from Key Sailing DECK! Have you visited 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd the coach. Dale’s Big Deck? at the Sabine Marina One could argue that danc- September 18, 2012 Island Times PAGE 9 The School Bell Rings Beach Resident WELCOME Leads Rotary Club WARRIORS and Jude is in fourth grade at the Fun Run To Benefit The third graders in Joy Beach School. Each received McLaurine’s Beach School class scholars awards and a personal Scholarship Fund launch an assault on school work letter from Senator Don Gaetz for Pensacola Beach resident each year, claiming victory as the being recognized as "one of our FCAT scores roll in. New among Mark Denunzio serves as the Gulf state's best performing students" Breeze Rotary Club’s president. the ranks are Madeline Johnson, for their recent FCAT results. Metallica Bourgeois, Brianna Di- The Club will host a Tailgaitin’ Ryan Jenkins, who is also a Fun Run 5K and Cookoff, Oc- zon, Jack Landis, Emory Gardner fourth grader at the Beach School and Aubree Hampton. tober 13. The run begins at 8:30 received a congratulatory letter a.m. at the Gulf Breeze High FEED ME from Senator Gaetz, too. Mom School Dolphin Stadium, and is With a national spotlight on Shara said, “He congratulated followed at 10 a.m. by a Tailgai- nutrition and school lunches, Gulf Ryan for his ‘extraordinarily high tin’ Party. Breeze High School brought in a score’ on the FCAT!” “Our goal is to create a new manager for their cafeteria PENCIL THIS IN family-friendly event that area operations. Pensacola Beach’s October 22 is a planning residents and visitors can enjoy Kim Schmitz, who worked for day at the Beach School, so the and look forward to for years years at the elementary school in students do not report to classes. to come,” comments Denunzio. Gulf Breeze, has been tapped for October 26 is the Fall Festi- “And who doesn’t want to show the top spot in the High School val at the Beach School. Get your their true football fan colors and cafeteria management. Although costume ready! enjoy good tailgaitin’ barbecue? Kim was happy to kick off the The most wonderful aspect of school year, she was initiated PIE ANYONE? The Partners-in-Education- the event is that it all benefits by Hurricane Isaac turning the program is for anyone who would scholarships and the many worthy schedule upside down her first like to support the Pensacola causes Gulf Breeze Rotary Club week. Beach Charter School. Although supports.” LETTERS FROM THE ad valorem taxes are being as- Registration is available SENATOR sessed on Beach leaseholders online through Active.com. Entry The Hunter family on Sabine and used by the Escambia County Gulf Breeze High School Drummer Jake Wilson marches to fee for the 5K Fun Run is $25 for Drive are doling out a big pat on Schools, they do not benefit the the stadium September 7. Jake , who has been a band mem- adults and $10 for the Tail Gate the back to their kids Jude and Beach School. You can help by ber through middle and high school is in the eleventh grade. Party. Cameron. Cameron is an eighth donating online at www.pbes.org Although the Dolphin football team did not beat Catholic High, The Gulf Breeze Rotary has grader at Gulf Breeze Middle or sending a check to the school. Jake’s dad Ron Wilson said the band gave a winning perfor- awarded 120 scholarships totaling mance. Ron’s office is at Southern Resorts on Pensacola Beach. over $400,000.

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FREE To Pensacola Beach Advocates Members C a s i n o  $20 to Non-Members. Check Payable to Pensacola Beach Advocates B e a c h Name: ______What to sell: Yard sale/household type items only—no retail, arts/ crafts, consumables, plants, animals or hazardous materials. All items sold must be items allowed by law. E-mail Address:______Plan Ahead: You may keep 100% of your sales: One parking space per vendor, or note on application if more space is needed. Phone:______Bring your own table/chairs. Bring cash for change and bags for items. Setup: Check in at the Beachkeepers Volunteer Table. Sale site in parking lot near Ft. Pickens Rd entrance. Setup 7 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. Mailing Address:______Disposal of Unsold Items: Items not sold must be removed no later than 12:45 p.m. Goodwill will be on site, for your convenience, State: ______Zip:______to take any items you would like to donate. If we cancel: If we are forced to cancel due to the weather,the  Check if you will need more than one parking place. event will take place October 20 Mail to Pensacola Beach Advocates, PO Box 1262, Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 - OR - I will adhere to these rules. I also agree to hold the Pensacola Drop off at the Pensacola Beach Visitors Center. Beach Advocates, its governing board, and the individual members First come, fi rst served. Your registration/payment must be received by October 6, 2012. thereof, free and harmless from any loss, damage, liability, cost or Confi rmation will be sent by email or via phone call. expense that may arise during or be caused in any way during my If you do not receive your confi rmation prior to October 9, call 850-916-0276. participation in the Yard Sale Signature ______Date ______www.pbadvocates.org September 18, 2012 Island Times PAGE 11 By Joe Stukey Bytes & Bits Your Computer Pal usiness uzz...... Q: “How can I protect my may hold 32 gigabytes or more. B B best bean bag tosser in the world, computer data during Hurricane Other external USB storage de- SCORE! 20-0 Arrive early. According to toll perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to Season?” vices can hold 1000 gigabytes, Sidelines celebrated twenty facility stats, the Tuesday night win a pair of New Orleans Saints A: Hurricane season is or more, of your data. years of serving a full menu of performances bring about 600 tickets. Geaux Shaggy. reaching its peak, so now is the A gigabyte is a thousand sports, food and fun on Pensacola additional cars to the beach. Beach, September 12. The res- time to take some steps to save megabytes, or 1 billion pieces of GLOW IN THE DARK SIGN ME UP your data files. Documents, data. Knowing how much data taurant and sports bar is famous The Gulf Breeze Chamber for its wings and wall-to-wall Have you purchased a tee music, photos, financial data, you have will help you determine is hosting their annual Night sign to support the American address books, appointment cal- how to back up the information. sports memorabilia. Congrats Golf event Friday, September Ambersons! Legion Putt Putt Golf Outing? endars, and email messages are To fi nd out the size of a fi le folder, 28 beginning at 5 p.m. at Tiger Twenty-fi ve bucks and your mes- examples of the information that right-click on it and select “Prop- CRUISIN’ Point Golf Club. A portion of the sage will be proudly displayed at may be stored on your computers. erties”. That option will show If you want to get a frosty proceeds will support the Rookie Tiki Island on October 20. 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C’est bon! Fat Tuesday September 9. The Splash Party, fused with the drunk tank. After gave way to Lent and The Ma- which is code for squirt any- Elaine Mitchell lets the dollar Rawl and Terri Ray, left, check out former Krewe of ven languished in her lounge thing that moves with a high- bills dry, she will report how Coma King Nasty John Thomas’ Splash Party attire. He chair from April to August. She powered water cannon, had much money was raised for the used the star to shield himself from the water guns. The was joined even the Nereids’ charity. party, which raised funds for charity, was at Paradise Bar by the Eas- mermaids The furry and fun loving (if and Grill, Sunday, September 9. t e r B u n n y l o o k i n g you like kids or dogs) Kids and and Uncle for a clam Kritters paraders have a scheme Sam before s h e l l t o for a theme. Too secret for pub- she decided c r a w l lication, but Howdy Paw-dner! to shake a i n t o . The Coven, who fly in to leg at a few Q u e e n the Krewe of Wrecks’ first meet- k r e w e t o - Monette ing, are demanding additional do’s. H o d g e s broom parking be added before W h o danced on October 29. What a bunch of let the dogs t h e w e t witches! out? Clear- a s p h a l t . Oh, to be Queen in 2013 l y, i t w a s N a s t y - Twelfth Night is January 5 the Banani- J o h n and Fat Tuesday is February mals. They T h o m - 12. Thirty-eight days of con- never stop, as, Lila stant parties, splendid balls, not even to Bananimals Treasurer Mary Jo Tibbits presents a Cox and champagne infused fun, and c l o s e t h e donation to Jan of the Veterans Dive Locker atthe Shrimp Boil Melanie of course, parades. What more party barn. Jill Rowe could you ask for? Your cham- The latest w e r e i n pagne glass runneth over. shindig was a low country the dunk tank; not to be con- Au bientot. shrimp boil high above Little Sabine Bay at the Sandbar, September 9. They raised a wad of money to donate to Veterans Dive Locker, a group support- ing recreational and therapeutic diving for disabled vets. They have two meetings, a parade, and a costume party planned in the next seven weeks. If you can keep up, you can apply for membership. It’s fifty dollars and attendance at their meeting on October 7 at the Sandbar at 3 p.m. Quite the opposite are the Photographing the Krewe of Bananimals members Naugas who have disappeared while they are momentarily still is a real feat. Talented pho- or are simply invisible. No tographer Gena Raymon captured these Bananimals at the word except a cryptic message krewe’s Shrimp Boil, September 9 at the Sabine Sandbar. scrawled in the sand in the for- Ready to party are (L to R): Nancy Born, Bruce Raymon, mer Sandspur Republic – Janu- Donna and Bill Clark. ary 26, 2013. The kilted krewe of St. Patrick are up to their usual shenanigans. They were spotted at Flounder’s and then again at McGuire’s Grand Hall last week. Mario Roberts is already plotting an o’er the top Mardi Gras Ball. Get your kilt pressed and your shamrocks ready to roll. Word around the keg is that they may invite a few lucky lads and lasses to become members. The open spots are as rare as Rebecca and Gerry O’Mahony, who are longtime mem- hen’s teeth. bers of the Krewe of Bananimals, gave their support to the The Mystic Krewe of Ne- September 9 Shrimp Boil and the Veterans Dive Locker reids created havoc at Paradise donation. September 18, 2012 Island Times PAGE 13 PAGE 14 Island Times September 18, 2012 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Calendar CLASSIFIED ADS are $5 for 20 words. Additional words are 10 cents September each. Send ad with check made payable to Shelley Ink, P.O. Box 844, 20: Multi Chamber Business After Gulf Breeze, FL 32562. Hours. Bamboo Willie’s, 5:30 p.m. 21: DeLuna Fest Music Festival. Casino Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Rent Beach. Ticket Req. 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John Mark Adams, 12, and his dad Bryan paddled an unwieldy bathtub WINNERS - Cary Champagne and Harry Newkirk were the fastest VFW 4407’s Craig Hunter and Jane Sims won the Anything That Floats, to the fi nish line at the September 2 Bathtub Races at Bamboo Willies. paddlers at the September 2 Bathtub Races at Bamboo Willies. Sept. 2 at Bamboo Willie’s. Their Yellow Submarine entry was a big hit and fast.

John Brooks and Matthew Brown represented Gulf Breeze in the Bathtub Courtney Lambert and Molly Patterson, complete with Pirate beard, Island Times’ Casey and Diana Harvey looked great as they paddled to Races. Paddling would have been easier with a boat powered by natural gas. fl ew the Jolly Roger at the Anything That Floats at Bamboo Willie’s Sept. 2. a win in their heat at the Bathtub Races, Sept. 2 at Bamboo Willie’s. After Sundown...

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Poker on able sandwiches and burgers Hold’Em at 7 p.m., $2 Tuesday Page 12 Island Times Monday and Wednesday. for Landlubbers. TakeMay 25,home 2012 & Karaoke, Wednesday $2 La- Tucked away in the a t-shirt. dies Nite, Thursday half price T-Shirt Nite. Live Entertainment parking lot of the Paradise Look for the Jolly Rogers Year Round Wednesday thru Sunday. Check out the Gift Shop. Inn, it’s directly on Santa Rosa Sound. Boat and Bicycle parking. fl ying over the west end of the Island at 1010 Fort Pickens Road. Across from the Boardwalk. Open 10 am - 3 am. 850-932-2211. Open 7 days. 850-916-5087. We’re here everyday at 11. 932-4139. www.peglegpetes.com www.sandshaker.com SIDELINE’S SPORTS BAR AND RESTAURANT SHAGGY’S WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL BAMBOO WILLIE’S BEACHSIDE BAR Score! Don’t miss a point. See it all in high defi nition - 11 Fresh seafood served overlooking Little Sabine Bay. A beach experience under the giant thatched roof. Open air big screens, 42 televisions. 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In the years before the sea about sea turtles or their hatch- for everyone. 2012, a loggerhead sea turtle being done on the swimming turtle monitoring program was lings at that time, it was evident Jane Waters spent the re- crawled ashore, lifted her head pool. Yep, it was going to be a initiated on Pensacola Beach and to Jane that this little creature mainder of her life in that special to survey her surroundings and fi ne day. surrounding areas of the National should be relocated into the Gulf beach house. She had long since recognized it as the beach where Seashore, it was not unusual for as quickly as possible. become a moving force on Pen- she had once hatched. Directly Nest & Hatchling Islanders to wake up on summer Luckily, Jane’s future son- sacola Beach, starting the fi rst across the street was a familiar Update - Pensacola mornings and discover hatch- in-law who was both a good Island newspaper, co-founding beach house where a hatch- Beach & Gulf Islands lings in their yard or the middle surfer and strong swimmer had Mardi Gras on Pensacola Beach, ling had been rescued from the of the street. Many locals can already arrived. Harry, a Marine and as a founding member of swimming pool 22 years earlier. National Seashore as tell you “back-then” stories of Corps Second Lieutenant, was the Pensacola Beach Chamber Perhaps she was the very same of September 11: how they and their children no stranger to taking orders and of Commerce. In 1995, Jane hatchling Jane and Harry saved Perdido Key -GINS ...... 20 would run through streets and heard the same steel in Jane’s married Frank Cooper, and the that day, perhaps a nest-mate, or Ft. Pickens - GINS ...... 7 yards tracking down disoriented voice as he did in a commanding beach house was fi lled with even possibly even the mother of the Pensacola Beach ...... 19 hatchlings before ghost crabs or offi cer’s. His mission: escort the more laughter from their blended rescued hatchling. On Sunday sea gulls feasted on them, then hatchling past the rolling surf and family. It was a huge loss for the night, September 2, the nest Santa Rosa - GINS...... 30 race to the Gulf with their pre- safely deposit it into the Gulf of family when Jane passed away in across from the beach house Total nests ...... 76 cious fi nds. Mexico. January of this year. It was also a hatched and this time Jane’s One such tale unfolded in Harry grabbed a kickboard heartbreaking loss for long-time spirit was surely in attendance Total Hatchlings 2827 the summer of 1990 at a beach which happened to be near the Islanders who knew her well and as the hatchlings emerged and house on Ariola. The home, pool, a leftover from his fi anceé’s even some she had never met, but headed into the Gulf water. The Please which would soon experience a swimming days at Pensacola Ju- whose lives she’d touched. next morning Liz stepped out considerable amount of drama, nior College Aquatic Club, and The beach house became on the patio with her fi rst cup of recycle. was well into its second genera- they ran for the Gulf. Once in the quiet for the fi rst time in decades coffee, contemplating the work Share Island Times with a friend. tion, loved well and love-worn water, he created a safety-barrier and the family had to make hard by the small family who lived around the tiny hatchling with decisions about what to do with there. That particular day prom- his hands and forearms while it. Times had changed, as had the ised to be a scorcher, but they holding onto the kickboard. beach. In the end, surprisingly, Dolphin Cruises were blessed to have a swimming Harry kept swimming until he it was Jane’s youngest daugh- pool in the back yard where they was well past the second sandbar ter, Liz, and her hatchling-hero 850-492-6337 could cool off as the temperature and tentatively released the turtle husband, Harry (now a Colonel climbed. The girls weren’t al- into the Gulf, concerned that in the USMC), who decided to ways pleased with the chore of his charge might be too weak buy the beach house and make it Located at the checking for ghost crabs in the to survive. As the hatchling their someday-home. It just felt Beach Marina pool and sometimes having to was enveloped by warm Gulf right to them. Liz relocated to scoop the pesky creatures out, water, instinct took over and the house for the summer with 655 Pensacola Beach Blvd. but that was just part of life on Harry watched as it began to her son, Harry, IV, and began the the beach. swim “like a champion” toward process of renovations and creat- Jane stepped out on the patio the sapphire-rimmed horizon ing more memories as the beach www.chase-n-fi ns.com that morning with her fi rst cup and disappeared from his sight. house fi lled with laughter again. of coffee. There was no need In the end, Jane was right, as ~ ~ ~ to push the hair back out of her always. It had been a fi ne day In the wee hours of July 2, eyes since the humidity was do- ing a fi ne job of shrinking it into • Men & Women’s CasualMen’s & andOutdoor Clothing damp curls on her forehead. 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Reports from both Navarre and Pensacola Beach Pier show that anglers are bringing in King Mackerel, and some really big Spanish. A few Black Snapper are starting to move in. As the wind shifts and the water continues to By clear be ready for some really Terri nice fi shing off both piers. McKamey And, of course, there are al- ways a few Sharks for those who Seems like all this rain from like the action. Isaac has muddied up the bays Redfi sh are starting to move pretty good and clouded up more, too, as the water clears. around Pensacola Pass. It’s only I've seem some really nice Bull just now starting to really clear Reds out at Fort Pickens recently. and I've been hearing lots of hit It won't be long now until they and miss reports. If you fi nd the start their run. water still muddy, hit the fl ats for Got a few nice tournaments Trout and Redfi sh. I'm starting coming up middle and end of this to get a few nice Flounder, too. month and into October. Check The Flounder seem to be wide with Vic at Gulf Breeze Bait and spread and willing to bite once Tackle for all the details, when you locate them. The best time and where. It's going to be a beautiful Proceeds from the Bushwacker 5K were donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters by the Capt'n Fun Runners. Accepting the check for $7,000 is early morning, but if you can't are: (center) Board Chairman Lewis Bear, III and Big Brothers President and CEO Paula Shell. Runners at the presentation included: bring yourself to leave the bed weekend here on the beach. So what are you waiting for? Grab a Johnny Graves, Carmen Fisher, Cathy Tosta, Leslie Barnhill, Phyllis Carr, Marilyn Kelly, Danny Turner, Dave Kessler, Pete Melin, Bill that early, try late evening. I've Weese, Carol Battles, Lindy Freeman-Kessler, Carol Wright, Charlene Meyer-Bolton, Kevin Ronan and Glenn Bolton. had good luck at both times. kid and get fi shing! Artists Perform, Wine Flows At Chamber’s Festival The party starts here! The Pensacola Beach Cham- festival,” said Campbell. “In fact at 5 p.m. ber’s Art and Wine Festival, Oc- the entire weekend will be busy There is no charge to attend, tober 6-7, has ramped up the wine with the triathlon, Songwriters enjoy the entertainment or stroll list, amped up the performance and our fest.” through the art vendors. There is arts and is on track for a sold out For the fi rst time ever, the Art a $15 wine tasting fee. The fi rst festival site according to Beverly and Wine Festival will have all 100 tasters will receive an Art and Campbell, Beach Chamber vice- activities located in the Visitor’s Wine Festival jute wine bag. chairman. Center parking lot. The festival For information, go to www. “This is going to be a great opens at 11 a.m. daily, and closes PensacolaBeachChamber.com A DELUNA FEST Pensacola Parties Beach One Stop Shop for the Watersports Enthusiasts ALL WEEKEND! tradition SALES Since 1973 Pensacola Beach RENTALS& at the Boardwalk PARASAILING AYAKS Sandshaker.com K 850-932-2211 SMILE HIGH CLUB SINGLE/TANDEM Feel the Thrill ~ Join the Club! Thurs, 9/20 8 PM-Midnite You won’t stop smiling - “Ricky Lee Phelps & Something’s even if you try David Glencoe” Friday, 9/21 always Shakin 9 PM “Class X” MON: 10 AM -Close Half WAVERUNNERS 11 PM DeLuna Fest After Party Price Drinks/Shots for BARE “Honey Island Swamp Band” Customers. Poker, 7PM. Trivia, Saturday, 9/22 9pm FAST 850-932-5520 Noon - 2 DeLuna Fest PreParty TUES: 10 AM -Close $2 & FUN www.KeySailing.com w/ Lex & Terry Wine/Beer/Well. Karaoke 8 PM 3-7 PM “Class X Encore” WED: $2 Ladies Nite. 5 PM- 10-2 AM “Gravy Flavored Kisses” Close $2 Wine/Beer/Well. Sunday, 9/23 OPEN 9 to 6 Mike Jencks Band, 8:30 PM 4-8 PM “Lee Yankie & The Hells Yeah” weather permitting THURS: 7PM-Close HOBIE CATS PONTOON BOATS 9 pm til Karaoke with DJ Vic 1/2Price Drinks w/ Shaker Rentals Thursday, 9/27 8 PM-Midnite SAIL AWAY HOURLY/DAILY “Ricky Lee Phelps & Shirt. Less Than Zero plays Include: PM paddle Dennis Gossman” 8:30 All safety gear Fri-Sat, 9/28 - 29 SAT: Curt & Friends, 3-7 on Expert boards “Class X” our Deck instruction Sun, 9/30 SUN: 9PM TIL Fri-Sat-Sun KARAOKE & Ask about 4-8 PM “Terry Lee Poole” LIVE BANDS NEW! Video Your Vacation. eco kayak 9 PM TIL Karaoke with DJ Vic MUSIC W/DJ VIC Waterproof Cam tours 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd • across from Boardwalk PAGE 20 Island Times September 18, 2012