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Volume VIII, Number 9 Pensacola Beach, Florida August 21, 2012 Get Fired Up! Optimist Club Chili Chefs Battle For Top Votes

Dinner Honors Local Agencies

When it comes time for the Pensacola Beach Optimist Club to express their appreciation to the fi refi ghters, deputies, lifeguards, emergency medical personnel and park rangers at the First Responder’s Dinner, President Debbie Campanella, right, takes special pride. Her son Greg, left, is an Escambia County Firefi ghter and EMT. He will be at work on August 28, so he’ll miss the chili dinner and awards presentation. Greg, who was raised on Pensacola Beach, has been a fi re- fi ghter for seven years. If this sparks your interest about the Pensacola Beach Optimists’ event, turn to page 2 for more. PAGE 2 Island Times August 21, 2012 Optimists Honor First Responders Chefs Engage in Heated Chili Battle They answer the call for appreciation in the form of a Favor House gives shelter ers and are very serious about are fi lled with donations when help, not knowing what danger recognition ceremony and pre- to female victims of domestic helping others and making an the last Kentucky Derby horse lies ahead. They are the First sentation. The Club sends each violence. Many of their clients impact on their community. I trots off to the barn. Responders, the courageous agency home with an Appre- have children. am so proud of our Junior Op- As the Optimists look for- people who have chosen ca- ciation Award for their station The Club’s enthusiasm has timists.” ward to next year, they will reers in rescuing the rest of us house. fi ltered down to the young- Sometimes fundraising is tap a new board of directors to from predicaments and peril. “This is a wonderful est beach residents. The Club necessary, so the Beach Op- lead the group. The Installation The Pensacola Beach Op- event,” said Bob West, Santa sponsors a very active Junior timist Club makes it an event Banquet will be at Crab’s We timist Club will honor those Rosa Island Authority’s Public Optimist Club comprised of to remember. The Race for the Got ‘Em, September 28 where hard working men and women Safety director. “It gives all of third, fourth and fi fth grade stu- Roses Kentucky Derby Party Isabelle Fuller will take the top at their annual First Respond- us a chance to socialize out of dents at the Beach School. is hosted the fi rst weekend in spot. er’s Dinner, Tuesday, August the trenches and is very much “They meet once per May and is open to the public. The local group is one of 28. The event began with the appreciated.” month,” said Campanella, who The founder of the party is Car- 2,900 Optimist Clubs around inception of the Club, and will The Pensacola Beach Opti- is also a teacher at the Beach leen Wheeler, who gallops in the world, and is one-of-a-kind be held at the Pensacola Beach mist Club makes a positive im- School. “They have fundrais- and makes sure the saddle bags on Pensacola Beach. Community Church’s Fellow- pact with everything they do; ship Hall for the Beach depu- and, they do a lot. ties, fi refi ghters, EMS, life- The board members who guards and park rangers. assist Campanella are Vice- Seaworthy Or Sinkers “It’s an open invitation to President Skip Peirce, Treasur- the First Responders on the er Dave Sundstrom and Secre- Beach,” said Debbie Cam- tary Rev. Chuck Randle. The Annual Watercraft Race Seeks Entries panella, Beach Optimist Club group dedicates most of their Enter your ark. Sign up your are encouraged. second and third place. president. “Come one. Come time to youth programs. submarine. Row a real boat. Ves- As the name indicated, Teams may enter in advance all.” “We host a bike safety ro- sels of every shape and descrip- homemade vessels should fl oat or can register beginning at noon There are two dozen tal- deo at the Beach School,” said tion vie for prizes during the in order to be propelled through on September 2 at Bamboo Wil- ented and competitive Beach Chuck Randle, secretary. “The Anything That Floats contest, the course laid out in Santa Rosa lie’s. Optimists, who will battle in annual Oratorical Contest and Sunday, September 2 at 2 p.m. in Sound. There are prizes for the The fee to enter the Anything a Chili Cook-Off at the event. Say No To Drugs poster contest Santa Rosa Sound behind Bam- fi rst, second and third place fi n- That Floats or the BathTub Races The guests are asked to sample are two of our annual events.” boo Willie’s. ishers. There are also awards for is $30. The entire entry fee is each of the entries and vote The Beach Optimists help “Never a dull moment on La- the Most Dramatic Sinker, Best donated to the Pensacola Beach for a winner. The top chili the Pensacola Beach Chamber bor Day Weekend,” said Bamboo Costume and Most Creative. Chamber of Commerce. chef wins all kinds of bragging of Commerce create a lasting Willie’s General Manager Robert If creativity and boat build- “Our goal is to have one hun- rights to go along with his fi rst memory for the children who Gleim. “Last year someone cre- ing are not your thing, then you dred entries,” said Gleim. place award. visit Santa after the Surfi ng ated a replica of the Blue Angel’s can enter the BathTub Races The BathTub Races and “After the winner is Santa Beach Parade in Decem- C-130 Fat Albert. It did not go which are held in conjunction Anything That Floats are part of crowned, we chow down,” said ber. The Optimist Club volun- fast, but it was pretty impressive.” with the Anything That Floats. the Labor Day Weekend Jamai- Campanella. “All the chili is teers dress up like elves, snap a The rules are few. The Any- Two person teams will be issued can Fest, which kicks off Friday, served along with scrumptious photo of each child and present thing That Floats entry must be a pair of paddles and a fl oating August 31. The music festival side dishes and cake for des- the glossy print to the parents. homemade, and cannot have bathtub to race around the course includes a sidewalk sale, two sert.” There is no charge to the chil- an engine. There must be a two in the Sound. No experience is stages and children’s area. There are some special dren, compliments of the Opti- person team of paddlers. Ves- necessary, but strong arms and a For more information, go to touches for the First Respond- mists. sels which are highly decorated, good sense of humor helps. www.pensacolabeachchamber. ers. Table decorations are cre- Recognizing that “being creative and have a strong theme There will be prizes for fi rst, com or call 850-932-1500. ated by the children at Pensac- a friend to youth” sometimes ola Beach Elementary School, means giving parents a little which is located across the help, the Beach Optimists pro- Anything That Floats & BathTub Races street from the Fire Station. vide Thanksgiving dinner for Sunday, September 2 • Racing at 2 p.m. Santa Rosa Sound behind Bamboo Willie’s Each placemat is an original those who are less fortunate. Enter by mail: Checks made payable to Pensacola Beach Chamber may be mailed with completed entry form piece of artwork by the Beach “We collect everything to: 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach, FL 32561 School youngsters. they need for a grand Thanks- Enter in person: Checks made payable to Pensacola Beach Chamber may be dropped off with completed entry The dinner is topped off giving dinner and take it to Fa- form : Pensacola Beach Visitor’s Information Center, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd. with a big heaping helping of vor House,” said Randle. Enter on Race Day: Checks made payable to Pensacola Beach Chamber with completed entry form to: Bamboo Willie’s, Portofi no Boardwalk, Sept 2. Registration opens at Noon.

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No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. Team Name: ______Ages:______August 21, 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 moments every winter day, chirp- mance goes pffft…and when that She would come to fi nd me as stay one day and one night. She ing and fl uttering their wings, and black moment arrives, a mother the feathery fl akes transformed did just that. She was here, and May 5, 1981 entertaining their benefactor. needs all the help she can get. I the graying sidewalks into a fairy- she was gone. But before she Whenever my children have But back to her “sayings.” always relied on a “Sara-ism” land. She would hold my hand left, she said, “I like the houses come to me seeking advice on I’m not sure where they all origi- such as “when one door closes, tightly as we glided along, watch- here. Every man’s home is his problems like removing grass nated, some from her mother another one opens,” or “What will ing the lights in the houses blink castle, and houses should not all stains from a favorite pair of before her, some from “Reader’s be, will be,” or “Every cloud has on against the early dusk. We look alike.” white jeans or the mending of Digest” and some she made up on a silver lining.” would talk about my school and I wish there had been time to a badly broken heart, I found I her own to cover the emergency Now, if you are beginning the Black Forest and Christmas show the island to her, and I wish always quoted Sara Ann Deigh- of the moment. to think of Sara Ann as a stony- and how we would have Jonathan there had been time to introduce ton Davison. Most mothers have Consider her “sayings” on hearted lady, you are wrong. As apples and toasted crackers after her to the Islanders. probably referred to Hints from the subject of Thrift. Picture a conservative as she was with our walk. And she would say, Sara Ann Deighton Davison Heloise or Ann Landers. Not me. little girl sitting at the dining words, she is lavish with hugs “It’s good to have the change in is my mother, of course. A beau- I never had to call on such experts table dragging a serving of beets and kisses. To me her sayings seasons. Winter cold kills the bad tiful lady, ageless, timeless and as long as I was able to recall one around her plate with a fork, become infallible. They were her insects of summer.” selfl ess. of Sara Ann Deighton Davison’s hoping by some magic the aw- way of proving that no misfortune Last August, Sara Ann de- (And, by the way, about that “sayings.” This energetic Octo- ful things might disappear. Sara is beyond recovery. cided to go to Houston to attend grass stain. Combine bleach, nail genarian, who lives in Nebraska, watches. “Willful waste makes Take the time when she was the wedding of one of her grand- polish remover, and detergent. If has not yet written a book, but she woeful want,” she says, or “Some seventy-three and suffered a heart daughters. Once there, she made the fumes don’t kill you, wipe out certainly should have. The world day, you may be glad to lick attack. A few minutes after the up her mind that since she was in the stain with a toothbrush. And would benefi t from her philoso- where that lay.” ambulance rushed her to emer- the Deep South, she had to be sort don’t wear white jeans to play ball phies and her “sayings.” The little girl has some ghast- gency, she remarked, “My good- of close to Florida. She called to on the front lawn again. “Only She has always taken delight ly visions of herself, in some ness, I’ve been doing too much. I say she would fl y to Pensacola a fool makes the same mistake in simple things…like conning a hazy future place, lapping a bit thought I was thirty-seven instead Beach to see me. And she would twice.”) whole family of robins into re- of beet juice as her only means of of seventy-three.” That was how siding permanently in her frozen survival. She holds her breath and she told the doctors not to worry. yard, rather than flying South gulps the bright vegetable. She would be fi ne. And she was. for the winter. Of course, she Sara Ann was a genius at And she is. provides her feathered friends a dispensing comforting words for She and I have shared all cozy, mortgage-free home and any kind of emotional upheaval. kinds of times…good, bad, but Where’s Verdell? she delivers special food to their Any mother who has lasted long never dull. The day I remember door every day. In return for these enough to see her child into the with the most joy was our an- comforts, the birds hop about on teen years, well knows there will nual ritual walk during the fi rst their front porch for at least a few come a day when a young ro- snowfall of each winter season. please call the beach’s news available worldwide with any info: Island Chefs Face Off www.myislandtimes.com In Sugary Showdown 937-603-2706 How Sweet IT Is Dessert Contest Puts Talents To The Test Raw Lunch Oysters Specials Pensacola Beach’s chefs are chef’s.” Mon- Fri 11-2 searching through their best reci- Kathi Lewis, Island Times Fresh pes to enter the fi rst ever “How cooking columnist and Jane Gulf Dinner Sweet IT Is” Dessert Contest Peaden, avid dessert connoisseur, Seafood Specials sponsored by Island Times. will round out the panel of judges. Nightly OPEN EVERYDAY at 11 AM The contest will take place Tim Russell at Crab’s We Got Sunday, September 16 from 1 ‘Em said his team of creative cooks Wings • Burgers • Seafood • Ribs to 2 p.m. in the performance will be ready. They have won previ- tent during the Pensacola Beach ous awards at the Taste of the Beach Chamber’s Taste of the for their crab sliders. CATCH IT ALL! Beach. The festival site How Sweet IT Is Laguna’s and the OPEN EVERYDAY is located at the Gulf- Dessert Contest Wine Bar are teaming at 11am side Pavilion at Casino Sunday, Sept. 16 up. Chef Chris Kelly has Sports Beach. 1-2 PM thrown down the dessert Our latitude will change WINGS A panel of three gauntlet by announcing in Hi Def c judges will score the entries one of his entries will be Bush- 40 TVs 49 based on presentation, diffi culty, whacker Tiramisu. Although he your attitude Every Thursday creativity and taste. There will be will not divulge his recipe, he 8 Big Screens two categories. One will be for yawned and admitted that one of  Waterfront Dining  Specials desserts that appear on the res- the ingredients is The Drowsy  Oyster Bar Tues: Half Price Bottles Monday - Cajun Nite taurant’s menu on a regular basis Poet Espresso Infused Rum.  Live Music of Wine Tuesday - Surf and Turf and the other will be specialty Stayed tuned for more on this Wed: Raw Oyster Wed - Mexican Madness desserts. sugary showdown as the event Gift Shop Specials #2 Via de Luna All Sports Chef Blake Rushing, who draws near. There is no entry fee Kids Playground Thurs: Baked Oyster will serve as one of the judges, for spectators. Specials Pensacola Beach Always On said, “It is a lot more fun to judge For more about Taste of the 1010 Ft. Pickens Road • Pensacola Beach 934-3660 a cooking contest, than it is to Beach, visit www.Pensacola- 932-4139 • www.peglegpetes.com compete. The pressure is on the BeachChamber.com. www.sidelinessportsbarandrestaurant.com PAGE 4 Island Times August 21, 2012 PEOPLE ? ? ? ? ???? ?? ??? ? r? i v i a ? ? ? ? ? ?? ? ? UNWINDING WIND Island Triathlon. You can find TWhere have all the know- The Kid, his mom The Lizzard, kid. Sometimes half is good. Half Buy Jim Mack a shot of her on Sunday mornings swim- it-alls gone? The Trivia Master and his dad The Colonel, who price, halfway there, half full… tequila to toast El Nino. Accord- ming, cycling and running with scanned his inbox, chuckling are chronicled in The Lizzard’s but not so with trivia. Patrick ing to one of the beach’s favorite the Mere Mortals. They muster at the answers he received. The Tongue. Thomas, who is a senior Graham answered online with Offshore Boat Captain, the windy weekly leading up to the October attempts to identify a t G u l f Hanson weather phenomenon will kick in 6 event. the two beach resi- B r e e z e and Zac, and keep the tropical storms from WHO DAT dents in the photo High, is whoever gaining strength and swirling into Tommy Grice, are you ready? were not correct, t h e s o n they are. the Gulf. The Beach loves that Do Louis Bohannon and Bill Fon- so he is puffed up of Island A n d theory! Thanks Cap’n. tenot have their game schedules? like a big toad. A T i m e s M a r y FAB FIVE The pre-season continues with the few players got half Mother of A n n Mollie Thibodeaux’s family Texans and the Titans before the of the answer, but the Year, C l a u s increased the Beach’s population Saints roll into the Dome for the since the TM will J a c k i e c o u l d during their annual vacation. season opener on September 9 at not hand out half a H e n d e r- not quite Harry Hewson Her five grandchildren, Leslie noon. Who Dat gonna be cheering shirt, it will go back son. His f i g u r e Westmoreland, Shandra Oden, for dem Saints? on the shelf. The dad is Tom out the Brooke Smitt, Lawrence and trivia players have F i t z g e r- names, but thought the kid on the SPORTY JULIE been skunked, beat- Harry Hewson and Thomas Fitzgerald ald, who right reminded her of someone. Dallas Brewer and their fami- Julie Connerley is a com- en, bested, which is is active in Tourists on Pensacola Beach lies, converged on the Beach petitive sailor, most recently as rare as hens teeth. the Beach Church and Beach’s have been plentiful this summer for a week long party. The crew, capturing the winds in her The Trivia Master gives a American Legion. and thousands of them stop in to which now totals 27, hails from favor during the Beach Yacht high fi ve to Harry J. Hewson, IV It’s not the fi rst time the TM get directions, information and a Ohio, Texas, North Carolina Club’s Race for the Roses. She and Thomas Fitzgerald, who were has asked a two-part question copy of the Beach’s newspaper at and Virginia. Mollie said her switched over to her land legs together at a birthday which created double the Visitors Information Center. four-year-old great grandchild and photographed the entire party in California, trouble. It also created The compact building sits on a tri- could not be bothered to do his Bushwacker 5K on August 4 circa 1998. The Order of the Half angular shaped parcel of land near cousins’ bidding, because he for the Capt’n Fun Runners, F r i e n d s h i p s to which a battalion the traffi c light. What year did the announced, “I’m on vacation!” who host the event. Who knows forged on Pensac- of people now belong. Center open at that location? The group swam, played games what else she’s dashing off to ola Beach between This week’s inductees Get your electrons moving and enjoyed the Beach. The do – perhaps training her Nova members of the two are Jayne Drees Red- this way. The fi rst person to email ladies joined the Lunch Bunch Scotia Duck Tolling Dog? at Crab’s on August 8. families continued mond, Darla Permenter the correct answer to island- GRATITUDE wherever the mili- and former beach resi- [email protected] will win an DO YOU KNOW DANA? Mike and Sandee Bredesen tary and their careers Thomas Fitzgerald dent Dee Lambert. The Island Times trivia t-shirt. Include Dolphins from various class- wish to off a heartfelt “thank you” transported them. three beach girls rec- trivia in the subject line and your es packed Paradise Bar and Grill to those who offered condolences Harry is a fresh- ognized Thomas but name and phone number with August 4 during the Gulf Breeze on the loss of their daughter man at Gulf Breeze High. He is faltered on the name of the other your answer. Deadline is Aug. 27. High Alumni Reunion. Dana Jenna. They remain grateful to Timmons and Dana Graves were those who attended the memorial both there, but where was Danah service, paddle out, sent cards, Come as you are Gibson? Brent Sibley and his food and fl owers. The outpouring band The Sun Dogs entertained of love is overwhelming accord- the crowd. Full Bike, Board, ing to the family. Service RUN IN THE RAIN LEO’S ROAR Bar Boat or Car Noah and Finn Allen along The strong and generous with parents Stephenie and Clark Leo’s pull out all the stops on their Live have moved from Gulf Breeze August birthdays. Amy Cheshire Music to Costa Rica. The list of school Depew celebrated her August 13 LIVE MUSIC Tommy supplies for the boys includes rain birthday three times - a gathering AUGUST boots because recess continues, of friends for dinner, a trip to the Tues, 21st Talton even in the rain. Oh, the stories Willie Nelson concert in Atmore Skinny Velvet Band they will have to bring back to and dinner with family in Pen- Fri, 24th Labor Day the States next year! sacola. Susie Mardis went south The Beach Katz Thursday th Sept 3 MERE MORTALS of the border with husband Mike Sat, 25 Beach gal Terry Preston con- to make her August 14 birthday August 23 Big Al & The Heavyweights happy. Aye Carumba! tinues to train for the Santa Rosa Florida’s Sun, 26th Surfi ng The Posi Tones th History Tues, 28 Verdell, where are you? Biscuit Miller & The Mix Soundfront September 9 Locals know Casual Dining Krewe of Nerieds where to go... Seafood to Splash Party 21 Via de Luna snacks Open to All last seen Pensacola Beach Kayak Retro Florida Inn 850-916-5087 and Cozy Rooms for 8/4/12 Paddleboard people & pets 937-603-2706 www.paradisebar-grill.com Rentals 850-932-2319 August 21, 2012 Island Times PAGE 5 Blue Angels Make Numbers Soar The Blue Angels Air Show crossing beach roads contin- “Not only are we tracking In order to do that a $1 mil- Business Roundtable at the weekend puts 2.1 million ad- ues to be a concern, according visitors coming from the drive lion project for storage and dis- SRIA. The fi rst will be Septem- ditional dollars in the Beach to Mooneyham. The County market,” said Craney. “We see tribution of the reclaimed water ber 17 at 9 a.m. economy according to a report sent pedestrian crossing signs a strong interest from European would have to be budgeted. Ac-  Escambia County Sher- presented by the Haas Center’s which are in place to draw at- and Asian visitors to your site.” cording to staff, the SRIA could iff’s Department Tactical Unit Dr. Rod Lewis at the Santa tention to the crosswalks. The presentation also ad- charge for use of the water. will deploy on the Beach dur- Rosa Island Authority Full “We are looking into dif- dressed the cheaphotels.com Executive Director Buck ing peak times if necessary. Board meeting August 8. ferent techniques and applica- ranking of Pensacola Beach in Lee told the Board that a new During the Board Mem- “The Air Show attracts tions for increasing safety,” the top twenty most expensive pier at Fort Pickens to serve as ber’s Forum, Prather submit- thousands of visitors to the re- said Mooneyham. “There are hotel stays. Robichaux ex- a ferry boat terminal is com- ted a job description for a Spe- gion during the peak summer elevation options and technolo- plained that data was collected plete. He attended a meeting cial Projects Coordinator. The tourist season,” said Lewis. gy with motion sensitive fl ash- for a small segment of time, did with Park Service offi cials who document created by Prather is “These added visitors bring ing lights to warn drivers.” not take into account all accom- hope to purchase three ferries intended to assist Director Lee millions of dollars to the re- The multi-use bike path modations on the beach and did with BP monies, to run May who will bring this item to the gion, generating sales for local has been repaired in one place not give an accurate picture of through September. City of next meeting. The Coordinator businesses and income for lo- on Ft. Pickens Road and the Pensacola Beach. Pensacola offi cials are working would serve to assist the Spe- cal employees.” other areas of concern are be- Considering the impact on the permitting. cial Projects Committee in pri- In his report, Lewis was ing addressed as well. of Blue Angels weekend and Lee also announced: oritizing and securing funding careful to attribute the impact The Toll Facility improve- the ad agency’s report, SRIA  Gulf Power has returned for infrastructure projects. to increases created only by ments to the electronics, hard- Chairman Dave Pavlock com- $40,000 in overcharges to the The Santa Rosa Island Au- the Blue Angels performance ware and software, collection mented, “People are getting Authority. thority Committees will meet noting that the event gener- methods and roadway issues value received for the money  WEAR Channel 3 will Wednesday, August 22 at 5 p.m. ates an additional 5,779 cars have been given a green light. that’s expended for the unique- be awarded an appreciation in the boardroom at 1 Via de above the expected crowds on The County has issued a notice ness of Pensacola Beach. We plaque for support of Bands on Luna. The meetings are open to a non-event July weekend. The to proceed to Baskerville Don- are on the right track.” the Beach the public. Agendas are posted $2.1 million guests spend that ovan and Atkins, their subcon- Pensacola Beach RV Re-  He will lead a quarterly online at www.sria-fl a.com. weekend generates an addi- tractors. sort, which is slated to open tional $2.4 million demand for The beach landscape September 15 received ap- goods and services throughout plan which is in the hands of proval for their signage. Board the entire County. the County is not moving as member Vernon Prather noted Board Member Ed Guern- quickly. The plan is fi nalized that the leaseholder has done I’m lost! sey commented, “Wow. We according to Mooneyham and the required extensive land- spend $150,000 to bring the there are additional details to scaping and will be watering Blue Angels Air Show to the be smoothed out, but the proj- the plantings with drinking wa- Please help Beach. The benefi ts to the ect is moving ahead, slowly but ter. businesses and Escambia surely. The task order to begin “I would like the Board to Verdell return County are far greater than that a bidding process will go to the think about allowing and of- amount.” Board of County Commission- fering reclaimed water to our home. These results will be add- ers in September. commercial leaseholders in the ed to a study of the impact of Visitor numbers are in- future,’ said Prather. 937-603-2706 Pensacola Beach on the area’s creasing according to Maureen economy, also prepared by LaMar, Visitors Information Lewis. Center Manager. The month Escambia County Engineer of July saw 3,865 guests at the Matt Mooneyham brought a re- Center, which is a six percent port to the Board with safety increase over last year. as its main focus. Mooneyham, Mike Craney and Susi Rob- who formerly was an SRIA ichaux of E.W. Bullock Associ- staffer, will now serve as the ates updated the SRIA board on Project Manager for all proj- the successes of their summer ects that Escambia County un- advertising campaign which dertakes on Pensacola Beach. include stunning numbers from “I am your liaison,” he the mobile device and website said. “Your single point of con- visitors. The beach and sur- tact.” rounding areas set records for Safety of pedestrians occupancy during June. Dolphin Cruises 850-492-6337

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www.chase-n-fi ns.com PAGE 6 Island Times August 21, 2012 peas, porridge & a dry martini Public Safety Offers Tryouts by Kathi Lewis For Prospective Lifeguards Do you have what it takes is a 30 minute break in between. We celebrated the birthday River” and didn’t seem to take a that song with Willie Nelson on to be a Guardian of the Gulf? Those who meet the require- of our Deuce Queen Amy De- breath between songs. He only that beautiful night as his voice Do you want to save lives on ments, complete the swim and Pew, who is the Queen of Nauga stopped singing once and that carried the touch of my Mother’s Pensacola Beach? The fi rst step run within the time standards, and Junkanoos. We made a grand was to introduce his band begin- love. is to successfully meet a set of and have proper certifications trip to Atmore with tickets to see ning with his sister Bobbie, who Maybe now you’ll under- standards during the Pensacola will then be scheduled for an Willie Nelson clutched tightly in plays piano. stand how SOB’s can become Beach Lifeguard tryouts which interview. our hands! We began to call our- It’s a fairly small amphi- “Willie Wanderers” in the space are set for Saturday, August 25 All documentation must be selves the Sisters of the Beach’s theatre. It was such a beautiful of a few miles or a few hours. beginning at 7 a.m. at Washing- presented at the tryouts. “Willie Wanderers.” and perfect summer night with a It’s time to cook but it’s ton High School Aquatic center. Starting pay for Lifeguards is Becky Shearman offered to living legend singing just for us. too hot to heat up the stove. To be eligible, applicants $13.33 per hour. drive, so Christine Hewerdine I don’t remember if there were Ice cream is the only thing cool must be 16-years-old and have “As you can see, the selection and I rode with her. The weather any mosquitoes, fl ies or if it was enough to eat in August. Try this a Red Cross Lifeguard Train- process to join this team is ardu- was smoldering hot as only Au- too hot or not, I just know life recipe for dinner instead of des- ing certifi cation. The ability to ous,” said Bob West, SRIA Public gust can be, but the ride through doesn’t get any better than this! sert! Let’s cook….. obtain a Florida driver’s license Safety Director. “We are looking the countryside to Atmore was Until it did. Willie Nelson Summer Dream Ice Cream is necessary. It is recommended to employ only the best possible beautiful. It brought back child- sang an old hymn called “I’ll Fly 8 - Ice Cream Sandwiches that an ARC CPR for profes- candidates to represent the Pen- hood memories for Christine and Away”. ½ Gal. Butter Pecan Ice sional rescuer certifi cation be sacola Beach Lifeguards and the me. Now I have heard him sing Cream, slightly thawed (but completed. Santa Rosa Island Authority.” We headed straight for the it before on tapes and CDs, but I not melted) The tryout test consists of a Questions may be directed Wind Creek Casino. The plan have never heard him sing it live 1 Can Blueberry Pie fi lling 600 yard swim with 10 minute to Senior Lifeguard Andrew was to check out the casino while in all the performances I’ve at- Chocolate fudge topping time limit and a 1.5 mile run in Edwards at Senior_lifeguard@ waiting for Amy who was riding tended. It shot straight through Whipped Cream no more than 12 minutes. There sria-fl a.com. with Shelley. Paulette Provost my heart as it instantly recalled Line bottom of 9 x 13 pan was driving from the opposite precious memories of my Moth- with the ice cream sandwiches. direction, having enjoyed a re- er. She used to sing sometimes Top with ½ of the Butter Pecan union with her college friends as she cooked or worked and I Ice Cream. Spread the blueberry the night before. remember her singing this song pie fi lling over ice cream and Paulette arrived with per- many times. I’ve always loved it freeze. Cover pie fi lling with LOST CAT fect timing as we were loading because it is a joyful song about the rest of the Butter Pecan ice our luggage onto the cart. It is fl ying away to Heaven. cream and return to freezer. Let amazing how much luggage is When my Mother was ill, it sit at room temperature for Verdell required for six women on an shortly before her death my 15 – 20 minutes before cutting. overnight trip. grandson Jesiah had a dream Serve with whipped cream and It was probably more amaz- about her where she “fl ew like a slightly warmed chocolate fudge ing to the front desk staff who bird in the sky.” I told my Mom topping. **NOTE: Ice cream seemed to think there were a lot and it made her happy that he recipes usually require prepara- more than six of us. However, would remember her that way. It tion a full day in advance to al- things were going smoothly as also makes me happy to think of low time for re-freezing. the clerk scanned my credit card her fl ying. It was the last song Enjoy and don’t forget to Last seen and explained they required a played when we laid her to rest. share. August 4 $50 deposit for incidentals. 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He came Pensacola • 432-4999 MON - SAT 8 AM - 7 PM SUNDAY 8 AM - 6 PM onto the stage singing “Whiskey Call for directions from the Beach 937-603-2706 August 21, 2012 Island Times PAGE 7 A Glimpse of Heaven By Father James Grebe Andrea Stanley, St. Ann’s Catholic Parish left, and Father James Grebe at Our Lady’s Community Picnic, Au- For the first August since thing more intensely. It has made 1990, I am watching everyone every endeavor in reading, writ- gust 5. The event gave else get ready for school to begin, ing, music, calculating, exploring Fr. Grebe an opportu- and I am not going to back to the natural world, understanding nity to introduce him- school. It is quite a feeling. So social movements in history, the question on my mind, now, more interesting because at the self to beach residents. is, “What does it truly mean to be core of all of these things there is He is the newest priest educated? What is the purpose a reason for seeking them. to arrive at Our Lady. of education?” The Mystery, the Giver of Is education a training in Reality, is provoking my free- The Beach’s Catho- skills, whether they be com- dom through all of these “sub- lic Church fi res up the munication skills (like reading jects;” I find this provocation grill for hamburgers, and writing) or measuring skills best expressed in the words of (like math and science)? Or, Psalm 27, “Of you my heart has and serves ice cold does education simply mean spoken, ‘Seek His face.’” watermelon and snow indoctrination, an initiation into To all returning to school, I cones to beat the Au- an ideology that seeks to defi ne do not merely wish you achieve- gust heat. A waterslide reality within what is limited ment of success. I simply hope and fi nite? that you bump into someone who and cool off pools were Luigi Giussani (d. 2005), a has the capacity to awaken all of filled with laughing priest from Italy, proposed in his your humanity. children the entire af- book “The Risk of Education,” [Father James Grebe, who that education is an introduction was ordained June 2, has been ternoon. to all of reality and especially to assigned to serve St. Ann in Gulf its overall meaning. I found that Breeze and Our Lady of the As- following him has opened my sumption Catholic Mission on humanity to experience every- Pensacola Beach.] Greek Festival Computer Celebrates Fifty Repair Three Years of in Your Home Food and Fun For fifty-three years Pen- 850-206-3156 sacola’s Annunciation Greek www.ycpals.com Orthodox Church has been host- [email protected] Joe Stukey ing the Greek Festival. Music, dancing, art and the best in Greek food will be for sale beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, October 12 at the Church, 1720 West Garden St. in Jennifer Byrom, P.A. Pensacola. Att orney At Law Beach resident Maria Weis- Wills, Estates and Probate • Marital and Family Law nicht is a member of the church Child Custody • Juvenile Law and encourages islanders to join Civil Litigation • Guardianship Law the fun. The festival is open from Toll Free: 877-889-8822 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 916-9000 5177 Elmira Street Saturday. Sunday hours are noon Milton to 6 p.m. www.ByromLaw.com Facing the Courthouse Lucas Beavers, 3, takes a big bite of cotton candy “The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. at Our Lady’s Community Picnic, August 5. 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Pensacola Beach Church, 10 AM Avenida 18 /Via de Luna thebeachchurch.com PAGE 8 Island Times August 21, 2012 Organizers Celebrate Success of Sea Turtle Shower, Second Event On The Calendar As soon as the festival site other areas of Florida.” center director. “That gives us guessed the date, time and num- simple fixes like closing curtains was swept clean, the organizers Participants did not go home the chance to tell them about ber of hatchlings would win a sea and changing porch lights during of the Beach’s first ever Sea empty handed. There were lots the sea turtle conservation effort turtle carved necklace. nesting season. Turtle Baby Shower were plan- of giveaways which ranged from and how many nests we have in Mother Nature does every- Government officials even ning for next year’s event. The turtle sugar cookies to special our area. It really heightens their thing on her own time. The tiny got into the act. Escambia Coun- Shower, which was held at the turtle friendly light bulbs. Guests awareness. Most people are very turtles hatched Saturday, August ty officials have a draft ordinance eastern end of the Holiday Inn were encouraged to decorate tur- interested in eco-tourism.” 11 at 8:34 p.m. Ninety-one under consideration which would Express property on August 4, tle ornaments which will remain During the Shower, attend- hatchlings were counted by offi- ensure that those who won’t vol- had 250 attendees and a dozen on display at the Beach Visitor’s ees could guess when the nest at cials. Betty Fowler of Pensacola untarily change their lighting are activities and presentations. Center until November 1. the Holiday Inn Express would predicted the exact date and her brought into compliance over a “This is going to grow even “As soon as the visitors hatch. A donation of one dollar guess at the time was just nine period of time. As one of the few bigger next year,” said Lila Cox, come into our lobby and see was collected and proceeds are minutes off. counties in coastal Florida with- organizer. “This could eventually the turtles, they inquire about being donated to the Sea Turtle “There were three locals out an ordinance, perhaps this is be a two day festival like it is in the tree,” said Maureen LaMar, Conservancy. The person who who guessed August 11, but the most compelling result from their times weren’t as close as the Sea Turtle Shower. Betty’s,” said Lila Cox. “Liz “We have an increase in Hewson, Jim Foss and Lauren nests and now an increase in Sundstrom had the correct date.” hatchlings,” said DJ Zemenick, Guesses ranged from August a volunteer turtle patroller. “It 4 through September 20 Esti- is so imperative that we keep mates of the number of hatch- the education and information lings ranged from 4 to 144. The flowing.” furthest prediction came from a The committee which in- participant from Downers Grove, cludes Cox, Beverly McCay, DJ Illinois. Zemenick, Tisha Christopher, The Sea Turtle Baby Shower Rick O’Connor, Shelley John- has some long term lessons. son, Lois Hausman and Jim Cox, Children learned how best to pro- intend to host the second annual tect the sea turtles by keeping the Sea Turtle Baby Shower, Sunday, beach free of litter, storing chairs April 21, 2013 from 1 to 2:30 away from the beach at night p.m. at Holiday Inn Express. and filling holes in the sand. More details will be available Homeowners were introduced to closer to the event date.

1-2-3 Nest! winner Joe McCay raises his hand to indicate his task was complete. The contestants had to bury marshmal- lows in pudding and whipped cream to simulate the challenge that a female sea turtle meets when laying eggs. McCay, General Manager at Margaritaville Beach Hotel outpaced (L to R) Jocelyn Reeves from the Beach Elementary School, PBA President Jim Cox and Sea Grant Extension Agent Rick O’Connor while the crowds cheered and laughed. photo by ekh August 21, 2012 Island Times PAGE 9

Mandi James, right, of Defined Interiors, introduces her company’s services to (L to R): Mary Ann Claus and Jean Jones of St. Ann’s and Karen Jurkowich of Levin Rinke Resort Realty during the Gulf Breeze Chamber’s Expo, August 11. Dozens of exhibitors filled the Gulf Breeze Recreation Center at the annual business event.

It’s a family affair at the Gulf Breeze Bait and Tackle booth during the Gulf Breeze Chamber’s Expo, August 11. Making information available about local fishing and marine conserva- tion are (L to R): Anmarie Wright, Kelsea Wright, Victor Wright and Debra Wright. The family has been in business in Gulf Breeze since 1981. PAGE 10 Island Times August 21, 2012 Lizzard’sThe Tongue by elizabeth hewson

In 1938 at the age of 37, the too ecstatic that there was some- great American novelist Thomas place else to shop besides Kmart Wolfe wrote one of his fi nal man- to even care? Probably, I never of this Island which presents itself uscripts. "You Can't Go Home really considered any of those in all of its residents: old, new, Again" was eventually published places home though I made the and retreads like me. A sense of two years after his untimely best of every duty station. community that hasn't changed, death from pneumonia-related Now I fi nd myself living on but only strengthened as the complications. He did not live to Pensacola Beach after a 22 year Beach has grown in businesses see his thirty-eighth birthday, nor absence. Much has changed, but and residents alike. to witness the thought provoking what really counts hasn't. I didn't Maybe if Wolfe had just a impact his novel had on society. return because I thought I might few more grains of sand left in There are some who think his miraculously turn back the hands his hour glass, he would have novel was a realization that of time to 1978. Or to compare visited our little Island in the Gulf one can never relive those fond miles of sand to miles of concrete. of Mexico and realized you can childhood memories of the past. I came home because of the spirit go home again. Until next time... Others believe it represents one Prior to walking to the Gulf to link arms, the participants of Hands Across not being able to reconnect to his The Sand were entertained by Karen Harvill, left, and Jo Billups, right, at the small town roots after experienc- Gulfside Pavilion. Pensacola Beach resident Mike Willett, who is an avid ing city life. I just don't buy into environmentalist, inquired about the children’s book they offered for sale. The either school of thought when it Hands Across The Sand event took place at Casino Beach, at noon, August comes to going home. 4, as part of the worldwide protest against offshore drilling. Many active duty Marine Corps families have a framed Please recycle. print of the saying: "Home is Share this newspaper with a friend where the Marine Corps sends you." Some are cross-stitched, while others are fancy artistic renderings. Mine was just a simple wooden house with the Go Native Daily undeniable truth in block letters that temporarily hung in front 7:30 AM to 3 PM hallways from west coast to east coast. The Marine Corps sent my Our family to Camp Pendleton, Cali- sh tacos fornia three different times; and native cafe are the to NAS Patuxent River, Mary- Pensacola Beach Yacht Club Junior Sailing campers started out as best! land twice. Was I not saddened swabbies on August 6, but were real pros by the time they sailed out of Little 45 A Via de Luna • 934-4848 or disillusioned by the changes Sabine Bay aboard Peggy Van Sleen’s Sea Fever. The skipper is Capt. Drew. owned & operated by friendly natives! that occurred each time I left and The sailors are Ben Van Sleen, Petrus Klementavicius, Rachael Bellow, Ian returned because deep down I McLaughlin, Allison and Lauren McLaughlin, Bryan Lynchard, Gavin Davis, didn't really consider either place Jocelyn Reeves, Chance Bellfl ower, Cruz Bellfl ower, and Barrett Heritage. my home? Or was I just too busy Chuck Beverly, sailing instructor is not in photo. trying to merge onto the I-5 or Ready To LINDA Move In Specials Buy? 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She’s got If you want to join this Pensacola tend the Sea Turtle Baby Shower gridiron specials on her mind Beach krewe, here’s your chance. on Pensacola Beach as a repre- and a burger called a Gladiator Treasurer Mary Jo Tibbits will ac- sentative of Gulf Islands National in honor of the Olympics. Locals cept cash or checks in the amount Seashore and share the Park’s sea bid farewell to favorite Hayley of $50 for annual dues. Social turtle display with everyone. Both Gurney on August 5. She’s taking Hour lasts until 4 p.m. when a the children and adults enjoyed some time off to stay at home with Southern style Shrimp Boil will the display, as well as the time her two young children. be served for $10. they spent talking with Amanda, WINNING VISIT SMILE AND WAVE who is very engaging with young Peter Pepke and his family If you haven’t been para- people.” traveled from Antioch, Illinois sailing at Key Sailing yet this HOMECOOKIN’ to the Beach for free! They were year, go soon. 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Capt’n Fun Runners Free Concert Series Rocks On lined the route, cheering Some of the best things in “to go” for the Tuesday evening for the 1301 athletes who life are free. Bands on the Beach performances. The concerts con- entered the Bushwacker concerts at the Gulfside Pavilion clude at 9 p.m. Island businesses from 7-9 p.m. is organized by are open after the concerts to 5K August 4. This team the Santa Rosa Island Authority serve you. clad in their best tropical and has media support from Cat For more information, call attire is (L to R): Wendy Country 98.7. the SRIA at 850-932-2257, go to The funding for this popu- www.visitpensacolabeach.com, Hauman, Stephen Jones, lar concert series comes from or tune into the Cat Country 98.7 Deryn Baggett, Chris- residential and commercial lease for the latest updates. topher Anton and Eric fees paid by those who live and Bands on the Beach Milstead. do business on Pensacola Beach. Schedule There is no charge to the pub- lic. The series features regional artists performing in musical August 21: Southern Breeze styles ranging from jazz and soul August 28: The Sawmill Band to classic country and Southern September 4: 13th Hourglass Rock. September 11: Wildwood A limited number of seats are available at the beachfront September 18: no concert - Romancing The Run! pavilion, so spectators are encour- September 25: Kee Creek Band aged to bring lawn chairs and October 2: On the Beach Jason Schamp and blankets. Leave your pets and Carrie Laut ran side-by- glass containers at home. Coolers October 9: Class X side in the Buskwacker are allowed. October 16: One Accord 5K on August 4 on Pen- Beach restaurants are open October 23: Civilized Natives and ready to pack refreshments sacola Beach, finishing October 30: Touch of Gray in 21:43. The twenty- • Men & Women’s CasualMen’s & andOutdoor Clothing year-old sweethearts Women’s walked, rather than ran, • Hiking & BackpackingCasual Gear & down the aisle to be mar- • Snow Ski Apparel Outdoor • Rock Climbing Gear,Clothing Ropes & Shoes ried, later that day. • Kayaks • Men &Hiking Women’s & Backpacking Casual & Outdoor Clothing Snow Ski Apparel Rock• Hiking Climbing & Backpacking Gear, Ropes Gear & Shoes • SnowIndoor Ski Apparel Rock Climbing Wall HATS • Rockwww.weatherfords.net Climbing Gear, Ropes & Shoes • Kayaks 30093009 East East CervantesCervantes • 433-2822 • 433-2822

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Mostly Bytes and Bits By Joe Stukey By Candace Segar Q: “Should I Unplug My modem. That is a good practice your telephones will likely be Computer During Thunder- because, in addition to traveling damaged also. With the presidential race about Curiosity’s design is that storms” up your electrical wires, light- If your computer is pow- heating up, Curiosity is a wel- it doesn’t use solar panels as an A: The obvious answer to ning can also come into your ered on when the building power come relief. The Mars rover energy source. Curiosity is using that question is “yes,” but that building through the telephone fails, the sudden shutdown of safely landed on Mars and has a radioisotope that will power it is not the complete solution. If lines. In many cases, the strike the computer can damage the been working ever since. for at least one Martian year. That lightning strikes close to your will damage the modem or computer’s hard disk, especially Did you know that Curios- is equal to 687 Earth days. building, there is a very high router, then will exit the router if the computer was very busy at ity has a twin? She does, and his Another really cool feature chance that your computer will through your Ethernet network- that time. That is another reason name is Scarecrow. This member of Curiosity is that she has limited be damaged, along with other ing cable. That cable connects to turn off and unplug your com- of the dynamic duo stayed home decision capabilities. Pretty neat, electronics. Electrical surges your computer to the router. puter when the thunderboomers assisting NASA’s Jet Propul- huh? The scientists and engineers from lightning will overpower So, the electrical surge start up. sion Laboratory engineers and give her guidance, but she can your electrical breakers. Then damages the networking com- For more information or scientists in rehearsing the Mars direct herself in travel. If she gets they will go through your surge ponent of your computer and questions, contact Joe at joe@ Mission. confused, Curiosity will stop and suppressors and reach the elec- sometimes the entire mother- ycpals.com or 850-206-3156. The twin rovers are not iden- wait for more instructions. trical outlet on your computer, board. A new network adapter tical, though. Scarecrow has no And this leads me to my final all in a fraction of a second. can be installed in your com- scientific equipment. This was thought. Curiosity has landed on The rest of the answer to puter if that is the extent of done to decrease its weight so Mars and is sending information that question is that you should the damage. If your computer that it would correspond to the and pictures over three hundred also unplug any phone lines that is damaged by electricity that weight load of Curiosity when million miles back to Earth. are connected to your router or travels up the telephone wires, it landed on Mars. Note that the Scientists and engineers are force of gravity on Mars is one responsible for this miraculous third less than the force of grav- feat. So, instead of politicians and ity on Earth. Scarecrow did his lawyers trying to fix social issues, part for his twin sister Curiosity. wouldn’t it make more sense to The rover easily drove over the dedicate a group of engineers soft sands at 15 degree angles in and scientists to tackle these California’s Mojave Desert prov- social problems in a logical and ing that Curiosity would be able fair approach with no thoughts of to traverse the Martian terrain. getting “re-elected” (wink, wink)! Authentic Irish Pub One of the interesting things SPORTS! All The Games! Dunes Turn Green Big Screens • Lots of TVs

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Lo- cated at the Boardwalk. 850-916-9888. www.bamboowillies.com PAGE 18 Island Times August 21, 2012 TRAX TURTLE By DJ Zemenick This is an exciting time of the victim to light pollution which screens a nest that evening will and raring to go once they emerge year! Sea turtle nests are hatching might disorient them and draw also monitor it until 10:00 or from the nest and it is important from one end of the beach to the them inland. I like to think of 11:00 p.m., but during peak hatch- for them to get into the water other, which keeps patrollers and the screen as an upside down ing times they may be responsible quickly as quickly as possible so nest-sitting volunteers very busy. crib for baby turtles. The person for several nests within the same that their energy is not expended UNDERWATER WORLD Nests are checked closely for responsible for screening a nest at patrol area. Another member of on land. The small amount of Snorkelers and divers may get to see sounds of scratching each day as night arrives at the location about the team is responsible for the yolk sac which hatchlings in- scenes like this. The turtles and fi sh are they near their “due date.” Those an hour before sunset. If there second shift, arriving by midnight ternalize from the shell is what populating the Gulf reefs south of parking in which eggs have pipped and are several nests to be screened, to check the nests and they may nourishes them during their dig to lot H on Pensacola Beach. Robert Turpin, hatchlings have begun digging they must start early enough to stay until 2:00 or 3:00 a.m. Last- the surface. It also sustains them Escambia County’s Marine Resource their way to the surface become get every nest covered before ly, the patroller who is on duty the in days that follow during their Manager, posted this photo to show the a high priority and are monitored dark since our hatchlings almost following morning will come in “swim frenzy” to reach deeper successes of the artifi cial reef system. even more closely. always hatch at night. an hour or so before regular patrol water. It is only then they are It is at this point in the sea- The process of setting a time to make sure all the screens less vulnerable to predators and, son, when the focus shifts from screen is not complicated, but in their area are pulled well before with our help, have truly made it fi nding nests to nests which are it must be done properly. The dawn. Hatchlings accidentally to the next phase of their journey. Blue Sky Gift Shoppe hatching, that the “turtle team” re- screen must be set fi rmly in place trapped under a screen during the My congratulations to the ally kicks into overdrive. E-mails over the nest and sand carefully day will quickly perish from de- Holiday Inn Express and the and phone calls go out almost packed high around the outer hydration, so removal of screens small group of dedicated nestsit- every afternoon asking for our edges. The inside edges must be before daylight is critical. ters who were present Saturday availability to screen or monitor well-covered also with no visible The person in charge of the night, August 11, as 91 tiny log- nests and resources are stretched gaps between the wooden edges nest at the time it hatches has gerheads emerged in a true boil to make sure each nest is covered. of the screen and the sand. Hatch- the important task of getting an and safely made their way into Placing a screen over a nest lings are very adept at digging; a accurate count of hatchlings for the Gulf of Mexico! at night helps protect hatchlings tiny space at the inside edge of a offi cial documentation, as well from predators in the event they screen will allow them to work as noting any disorientation is- emerge while unattended. It their way out. sues. It isn’t always an easy task. Nest & Hatchling also prevents them from falling Frequently the person who Hatchlings are usually revved up Update McCoy Joins Gulf Islands As Deputy Superintendent Pensacola Beach & Gulf Islands National Seashore as of Aug. 14: Steven McCoy, recently in 2008 and served on multiple Seashore," said McCoy. "I am Perdido Key -GINS 20 superintendent at Fort Donelson work groups and teams both at thrilled to be returning to the Gulf Ft. Pickens - GINS 7 National Battlefi eld and National the national and regional levels. Coast. I look forward to working Pensacola Beach 19 Cemetery in Tennessee, was “What an exciting opportu- with park staff and partners to Santa Rosa - GINS 29 selected to serve as the deputy nity to be involved in the man- craft and implement the park’s Total nests 75 3479 Gulf Breeze Pkwy superintendent for Gulf Islands agement of Gulf Islands National vision.” 850-932-7100 National Seashore. He assumed Hatchling Count as of Aug.14: Tiger Plaza this new assignment June 18, re- 1,072 Next to Sonic placing Nina Kelson, who retired. “The breadth of Steve’s ex- perience, especially his successes in building internal and external partnerships as well as his ability to gain consensus on management issues for the parks he has served, make him an ideal choice to assist in the development of the future of Gulf Islands,” said Superinten- dent Daniel R. Brown. McCoy began his NPS career in 1981 serving as a park techni- cian at Stones River National Battlefi eld and has worked at ten other parks from Alaska to the Everglades, including a previous Steven McCoy, Gulf Islands National Seashore Deputy Superintendent tour at Gulf Islands National Sea- shore. He has worked in all disci- plines of park operations, ranging from resource management and Sailing/snorkeling science, visitor and resource pro- tection, resource education and visitor services, administration trips from $55! and management to campground operations and fi refi ghting. He became superintendent at Fort Donelson in 2004. McCoy completed a detail as superintendent of Cumber- land Island National Seashore 850-723-6142 · Pensacola Beach Marina August 21, 2012 Island Times PAGE 19 Saltwater Rick appointed lady angler Terri McKamey Justin Scher gets readin’ the water to write his column this week. congratulated by his best gal We have had our fair share of Redfi sh's tail instead of their head. For those who love to throw Amy during the rain these past couple of weeks, In the summer and fall, adult the net, there are mullet every- Outcast Mega but it hasn't slowed the fi sh down Redfi sh feed on crabs, shrimp, where. The phone’s been ringing Shark Tourney, one little bit. Hope you guys have and sand dollars, in the spring with friends calling in reports to August 4. had a good summer because by and winter, adults eat Menha- me. Thousands are schooling! the time you read this the kids den, Mullet, Pinfi sh, Sea robin, Shark Tourney: Ted Gorder, Ted Gorder, Jus- will be back in school. Yes, that's Lizardfi sh, Atlantic Croaker, and Brandon Carey and Justin Scher tin and Brandon right, it's that time already. Usu- Flounder. Mature Redfi sh spawn aboard the Freebird, captained by Carey fished ally, I would have been running near shorelines from mid-August Steve Tomlin, won fi rst place in aboard the Free- around tackling school lists and to mid-October. It's one of my the Small Boat category, second bird, bringing clothes; my kids are grown now favorite times of the year to be place overall, and second place this big catch to so I'm tackling all my prepara- fi shing. That's why most of us in the Tiger Shark category of the scales. tions for the impending Redfi sh are ready when the Redfi sh make the Outcast Mega Shark Tourney. T h e Ti g e r run. their move. After hooking up the 732 Shark, weigh- The Redfi sh or Red Drum On to other fi sh - Pensacola pound shark, they had a rod break, ing 732 pounds, (Sciaenops ocellatus), go by a Beach and Navarre Piers are a fi erce storm with rain and light- earned second number of names - Channel Bass, both reporting King and Spanish ning, and a six hour fi ght on their place overall Redfi sh, Spottail Bass or Reds. Mackerel and plenty of Hardtails. hands. They got the huge fi sh to and in the Tiger They are fi shed in the Atlantic A very nice Mahi was caught just the side of the boat and limped Shark category. and the Gulf. They are cousin to the other day on the Pensacola in at 4 mph to the scales. It was the Black Drum. Beach Pier, weighing in around a long night, according to Justin. Red Drum typically weigh ten pounds. Arriving at the scales, they real- six to eight pounds. 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