Island Times

Volume III, Number 20 Pensacola Beach, Florida January 30, 2008 Fireworks Finale

Welcome 2008!

The Krewe of Wrecks Queens have issued a royal reminder that Super Bowl Sunday is Parade Day on Pensacola Beach, so take a Mardi Gras time out on February 3 to cheer at the big game. Predicting the outcome of the Super Bowl is not as easy as waving a royal scepter, but these Queens gave the edge to the New York Giants. These regal football fans are (L to R): Evelyn Wright, Wrecks Queen XI; Marie Steele, Wrecks Queen VI; and Denise Keever, Wrecks Queen II. For more on this story, Page 2. PAGE 2 Island Times January 30, 2008 Super Sunday Mixes Frivolity, Fantasy and Football Wrecks Parade Tops Among Southeastern Tourist Events Mardi Gras queens from hope the Patriots win. All the of the Top Twenty events to see one should obey the safety rules." Parade Marshal and she will be krewes all over the Beach have way." in the Southeastern United States. Escambia County Deputy checking floats in for the parade. made their regal predictions for Marcia Wiles, reigning The Southeastern Tourism Soci- Sheriff Ted Roy has instructed the The units will be placed in a first the winners of Sunday's Super Junkanoo Queen, said, "I will ety, based in Atlanta, has sent this float riders to throw beads and come, first served order. Bowl game which will follow the pick the Patriots because Susi message out to thousands of me- trinkets so they land behind the Parking along the parade nationally acclaimed Krewe of Mardis did." dia outlets in the country. And, barricades. No adult or child will route is pretty well taken by Wrecks Mardi Gras parade. Terri Connell, Junkanoo here it comes, rolling along Via be given beads if they approach Thursday before the Sunday pro- Some of them, for very Queen, 2006, added, "I'd say the de Luna in all its gaudy home- the float. Riders will not begin to cession. Other parking extends sound reasons, picked the New Patriots with a final score of 24 spun splendor at 2 p.m. on Sun- throw until the parade actually into residential areas, and spec- York Giants over the legendary, to 17." day, February 3. The procession, starts. Translated, this means do tators are asked to respect and not undefeated New England Patri- And Deb Friedman, Wrecks headed by Edie and Dallas not hold your child up over the litter the yards of the residents. ots. Queen 1989, put a patriotic twist Draper, Honorary Grand Mar- barricade or allow him to get into After the parade, the traffic Dee Riley, Junkanoo Queen on her prediction. shals, will proceed on Via de the street. will move as rapidly as possible in 1998, unhesitatingly choose "The Patriots are the better Luna to Sidelines where it will "Krewe of Wrecks floats are for those who want to leave the the Giants. football team," she said. "They turn into the Casino Beach park- notorious for their generosity and Island. For those who decide to "I dated a former player," have a perfect record. Histori- ing lot and disband. the high quality of their beads." stay, there will be a number of Dee said. "He was a tight end. cally, early patriots fought for a The number of units in the Jeff said. "We want everybody to bars and restaurants welcoming John Adams from 1965 to 1970 huge prize - the freedom of our parade has been restricted by the catch a lot of throws, but they will football fans for the Super Bowl at New York. I'll be cheering for country. So, it is only fitting that Escambia County Sheriff's De- have to stay behind the barricades game which airs at 5:15 p.m. on the Giants." the Patriots be crowned the best partment to fifty for safety rea- to get their share." Parade Day. Boogie, Inc. will set Evelyn Wright, Wrecks football team in America." sons. But, spectators can expect The Grand Marshals of the up Sharp HD digital giant screens Queen in 1990, said, "Of course The sports queens of a full compliment of new and parade, Edie and Dallas Draper outdoors on the waterfront and the Giants have Eli Manning who Pensacola Beach have spoken. exciting floats this year. The bri- are longtime Beach residents. some screens indoors at the Para- was from New Orleans and their Some of the queens will be right. gade of convertibles carrying the Edie reigned as queen of the dise Bar and Grill. There will be kicker, Lawrence Tynes is from We'll know which ones on Sun- royal court of the Wrecks will, as Krewe of Wrecks in 1996. Dal- indoor television sets going at the Milton." Evelyn sticks with the day night. usual, precede the floats. las, an LSU professor of music Sandshaker, Sidelines, PegLeg's, Southern boys. But, before the Super Bowl, "We are particularly con- and Edie, a third grade teacher, the Olive Drop, Surf Burger, Marie Steele, Wrecks Queen thousands of spectators will be cerned with safety this year," Jeff retired to the Beach many years Sabine Sandbar, Crab's and in 1985 said, "It's gonna be the taking care of the serious busi- Goudey, Running Around Wreck, ago. They are the first couple to Flounder's. New York Giants. I worked in ness of float watching and bead said. "We are expecting as many share the Honorary Grand Mar- It's Super Sunday every- Green Bay for a while. I was re- catching, as they line up to watch as 50,000 people to come to the shal title. where except on Pensacola Beach ally pulling for Brett Favre and the Krewe of Wrecks parade, one Beach for the parade, and every- Jayne Drees Redmon is the where it's Super Super Sunday. the Packers, but overall, I would have to give the royal nod to the Giants." Nightime Is For Sleeping - Or Is It? Denise Keever, Wrecks Queen in 1981 also chose the Giants based on their win against SRIA And Chamber Partner To Solve Decibel Mystery the Packers. The late night sounds of Operations Committee heard a this threshold. months and based on the results "I am going to pick the Gi- music on Pensacola Beach are not report from Jeff Elbert, Chamber The Chamber will complete will set up speed limits for the ants," she said. "They looked exactly lullabies, according to president, who had formed a re- their study and return the results Island. Speed limits in existence pretty good last week." residents of South Harbor search committee which met nu- to the SRIA Board in time for range from 30 to 45 miles per Condo, located in the core area. merous times to study the issue. presentation at the February 13 hour. Amy DePew, Queen of the The Santa Rosa Island Authority, The present ordinance calls Full Board meeting. Prior to the committee meet- Krewe of Brewe in 1997, said she at its committee meeting on Janu- for a noise level which would not Dave Hemphill, Baskerville ings, the Board held a quasi judi- was a fan of the Gators and the ary 23, began once again trying exceed 70 decibels. The problem Donavan, Inc. presented a sample cial hearing regarding the over- Saints, but she's picking the Gi- to figure out what to do to soft is to find a qualified decibel Request for Proposal which flow parking lot located north of ants in the Super Bowl. pedal the noise which automati- reader with the equipment to might be used in attracting a de- the Pensacola Beach Marina. The "I think they have a lot of cally goes along with Pensacola record the sounds. So far, no one veloper to build a parking garage Board voted unanimously to have heart," she said. Beach’s nightlife and is essential seems to know what 70 decibels on Pensacola Beach. the lot rezoned from Preservation Three Junkanoo Queens to the success of the businesses, sounds like. Elbert gave the He also presented two maps to Conservation/Recreation. The went solidly for the Patriots. according to bar owners. Board the results of their re- of the core area to show possible parking lot has been under license Susi Mardis, Junkanoo The problem, after lying dor- search: locations which could be offered agreement since 1994 to the Queen, 2004, said "That Tom mant for a few years, has come • The present ordinance is to a developer. Beach Marina. It serves the needs Brady is so cute. You have to up again, but this time the SRIA inadequate. John Peacock asked that of the charter boat fleet, The is enlisting the aid of the • The Committee feels that each Board member make a list Market and the Cabana Club Island Times Pensacola Beach Chamber to the most present noise situations of suggestions they would like to Cafe. help find a solution. are more of an acoustical prob- see included in the RFP. This in- The Board directed their at- Published every other Wednesday Fred Simmons, owner of lem than an ordinance problem. formation will be put into docu- torney, Mike Stebbins, to prepare Paradise Bar and Grill, said he The Chamber Committee ment form by the staff and pre- the zoning change request to be SHELLEY W. J OHNSON, PUBLISHER had a simple solution as he passed recommended that the present sented at the February 27 Special sent to Escambia County. out ear plugs to audience mem- ordinance be changed so that a Projects Committee Meeting. Mason Kilgore was intro- Post Office Box 844 bers, bringing down the house in technical threshold could be mea- The Operations Committee duced as the new Director of Pub- Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 laughter. sured in decibels for unlawful will be looking at the results of lic Works, replacing Wade Lane 850-916-5258 “These really work,” Fred noise between midnight and 2:30 traffic study to be conducted this who resigned recently. [email protected] said. “We give them to our cus- a.m. The threshold is yet to be summer by the Escambia County The next Authority meeting tomers when they check into the determined. Elbert asked the Office of Transportation. The will be the Full Board meeting, www.MyIslandTimes.com hotel which is adjacent to the bar. SRIA to give them through the study will evaluate traffic patterns February 13 at 5 p.m. All meet- No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. In spite of the ear plugs, the Mardi Gras weekend to establish and speeds during the summer ings are open to the public. January 30, 2008 Island Times PAGE 3

Barefoot on the Beach By Jane Waters Cooper

I never met a slot machine I the screen, I told him, "Look and didn't even sit down, but don't get much respect. Even if money to enjoy it. didn't like. I did, however, run into Cherie, go back to the bayou and tossed a dollar into "Black Tie." you don't get to play in many I have no idea how I came some that didn't like me. Contrary find your cousins and bring them Three Black Ties came up, imme- card games. I love you. All three out, winning and losing. And of to common knowledge that the up here to the winner's line." diately. Suddenly, I heard some- of you." course, it was small potatoes re- slots will beat you every time, I A little while later, Louie did one screaming at me. It was a There they were, three jok- ally. One woman's pittance is an- usually won. And that's the truth. just that. He brought his cousins plus size lady, backed up with two ers in a row, all grinning at me. other woman's fortune. The three Back in my gambling days, to the line and I was money plus sized friends. Even if I went home flat or four trips we made to Biloxi before Ivan, I always bet the max, ahead. It was my habit to hide half "I just left that machine," she broke, I still felt I had won. The every year are locked in my always aiming toward the elusive of my winnings in a secret com- yelled. "And you won the jack- room and food were comped. We memory bank as huge bargains. jackpot. When we would get partment of my wallet, a kind of a pot." got free slot money, a casino Remember, if you think of ready to leave Biloxi on our trips, trick I played on myself. I pretended I didn't know her, prize-of-the-month (love those slots as cold, calculating money I would pull out my winnings and As it turned out, it was a good which I didn't, as she continued coffee mugs). The sights and grabbers, you must learn to talk show them proudly to Frank. trick. We used to go to Boomtown to yell at me that I owed her a part sounds and drinks were free. To their language. Use your psychic "How do you do that?" he by boat, not because we liked the of the winnings. When the floor me, that was a great weekend. powers. What have you got to would ask. casino, but the dockage was free. man finally showed up with my Even if I did have to lose my lose? Frank loved making the short On one occasion, someone money, he gave her a look like trips to the casinos. He loved reached in my pocket and grabbed "you are almost under arrest." The watching the boats come and go, my wallet. I reported the theft, and trio trudged off quietly. FEBRUARY 5 finding new people to talk to, worried on the long boat trip I remember once going to basking in a luxurious hotel room, home, for once not only without Beau Rivage and sitting down at FUNDRAISER reading various newspapers, eat- extra cash, but without credit the first row of machines just to ing fine food, enjoying great cards and my driver's license, as get warmed up. The machine was Sidelines and shows, and checking on me from well. one of those impossible-to-win- time to time. Occasionally, he Later in the week I received a on complex arrangements which PegLeg’s will donate would even drop a few coins in a call from security at Boomtown. had an escalator showing up to ten percent of their machine next to me. He was so Could I please identify my wal- 144 times whatever good stuff & casual about it. let? might appear as the maximum proceeds on Tuesday, "You have to concentrate "It's the one with the Saints prize. Frank was sitting next to me February 5 to the and you have to talk to the ma- logo tooled on the front," I re- as I popped a twenty dollar bill chine," I told him. plied. into the slot, and then prepared Lindsey Adams Somehow, the thought of "And you would have had to invest another. Frank just Fund. Lindsey carrying on a conversation with about $300?" the security officer rolled his eyes, but after the sec- a slot machine didn't appeal to asked. ond twenty was only half gone, Adams is a Gulf him. "No, I would have had about the payoff came. It amounted to Breeze youngster suf- I know my ability to talk $600," I answered. 4500 quarters, Not bad. fering from a rare "Cajun" won a jackpot for me. I There was only $300 left Once I won a jackpot on three liked playing the Louisiana since the thief didn't find the se- jokers just by talking to them. type of cancer. themed machines like Louie the cret hiding place. I got the wallet, "I love you jokers even if you Crab and the Hot Peppers. Nor- and all the contents back minus mally, they didn't pay off. One $300. Not bad. time I found a Louie the Crab in a I once won a jackpot which I remote corner of the casino and thought might mean the end of when one Louie popped up on my life. I was leaving the casino Yo

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While most kids gaged all the ladies in the house in ing the Wrecks Royal Float ship last trivia question, "Who was the Tina is still trying to win the elu- think Newtons are filled with figs, a game of Girl’s Monopoly. Emma, shape for this season. first pastor of the Pensacola sive Island Times shirt. The prin- Joy McLaurine's class was calcu- who is five-years-old, has the "Pink RUIN Beach Community Church?" The cess (not dog) is pictured here. lating the force associated with Edition" of the famous board game. PHOTOGRAPHER correct answer was Thaine Ford. We all know Mardi Gras is certain movements. Jacob THE MUSIC MAN Beach photographer DJ Sandi had it almost over. Scarberry was contemplating Beach resident PJ Dunne will Zemenick and husband Carl are right so she So, here's a no gravitational pull as it related to participate in a county wide math planning at trip to Mexico City gets the t- brainer. "Hurry the mass of a bundle of Island contest which is no surprise to his soon. DJ says they will work their shirt. to your com- Times newspapers. parents, Reed and Mary. They way around to Cancun exploring Runner puter to email were shocked, however, when PJ BIRTHDAY AT HOME Mayan ruins and colonial cities up was Tina the answer to earned a spot on the All County Villa Sabine resident Lila Cox Imagine all the opportunities DJ Haffenden this easy ques- Band. I have no idea where the mu- finally celebrated a birthday at will have to capture Mayan his- who was tion. "Who sical talent came from says Reed home. Last year she and her hus- tory with her camera! also correct, was the queen Not from his parents. band Jim were headed to Antarc- RHINESTONE but a little of the Krewe tica on January 24. This year she SURPRISES REPEATS slower to of Wrecks in celebrated in one of her favorite Debbie Dotson Copeland got Amy DePew and Paulette submit the 1980?" places, among her friends on a batch of surprise birthday wishes Provost made a regal discovery. answer. She Katie, the princess Rules are Pensacola Beach. because her best friend, Darla They have matching fleur de lis commented the same. HISTORIC KREWE Richardson, hosted her fortieth tiaras. The symbol, which for- that she wished she didn't have Send your trivia answer to Carleen Wheeler gave the birthday celebration on January 26. merly was worn by French roy- to work during the Kritter Krawl [email protected] with Beach Mardi Gras queens a little Says Darla, what are friends for, if alty, is now fully entrenched in because she was sure she would “trivia” in the subject line. The history lesson when she was an- not to announce your big birth- the Beach Mardi Gras. C'est bon. have won the new award for the deadline to respond is 5 p.m. on nounced as the former queen of day? most loving dog-owner relation- Wednesday, February 6. the Krewe of Marionettes. It is the MORRIE'S BEADS most historic women's krewe in Krewe of Wrecks Kings are Pensacola. issued a jeweled Captain's hat. GAMBLING GIRLS Former Wrecks King Morrie Drees has created a replica of his hat Pensacola Beach Nauga Queens Renee Mack and Sharon Mattair partied at the strung on a pair of beads. The Sans Souci Condominium Nauga Breakfast, January 12. classy strand also has a uniformed Gulf Front aviator on it. When the party ended, they $395,000 packed the car and headed to Biloxi FLOATING ALONG to see if the illusive little Beach When thousands line Via de Naugas had given them good luck. Luna on February 3 for the Krewe They did. of Wrecks Parade, they will not THINK PINK appreciate the amount of work Chrissy and Mike Cook's that goes into the glittering and John Pinzino Nan Harper Broker/Owner Realtor/Owner 850-324-7188 850-293-9321 Beach HAPPY MARDI GRAS!

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Everyone is invited! Get your lighted hats decorated - Lighted Hat Contest No charge to attend!King and Queen of Coma will be crowned. Drink Give Aways, Lighted Necklaces January 30, 2008 Island Times PAGE 5 Saturday Brings Running Across Bridges, Dancing in the Streets Everyone on the Island will be light on his feet February 2 as thousands of runners are expected to hoof it on to Pensacola Beach during the annual Double Bridge Run, followed later in the day by the Krewe of Wrecks street dance. Whether you run two bridges or dance a two-step, enjoy the camaraderie and revelry on Santa Rosa Island. divisions for both the 15K and 5K Double Bridge Run Run is $35 and online registration alty and everyone with Mardi Gras runs along with the 5K walk event. street level and Boogie, Inc. will Runners will have their can be completed at spirit. It will be a good time." Participants will arrive on spin all your favorite dance tunes. sights set on Pensacola Beach ww.doublebridgerun.com. Bars will be set up on the when the Double Bridge Run Pensacola Beach using the east- ern lane of the northbound span takes to the streets on Saturday, Dance in the Street February 2. Runners can chose a of the Bob Sikes Bridge. The first of the 15K competitors will cross One of the Mardi Gras' most 15K course which begins at cherished traditions, the Street South Palafox Street in front of the finish line about 7:45 a.m. All runners must maintain an 11 Dance is back again. The new the new DeLuna Park in down- owners of the former Saints bar town Pensacola at 7 a.m. or a 5K minute per mile pace which would have the last 15K entrants arriv- are hosting the Bobby D's Sabine race which starts across from Gulf Sandbar Street Dance this year Breeze High School at 8 a.m. Both ing on the Island by 8:45 a.m. 5K racers will follow. immediately following the Krewe races end at the Boardwalk on of Wrecks Champagne Breakfast, Pensacola Beach where a post Escambia County Deputies will be directing vehicular traffic Saturday, February 2. race party will be at Hooters and "I want to carry on the tradi- Bamboo Willie's. until noon. Drivers should use ex- treme caution and schedule trips tion of the Krewe of Wrecks Street For the first time since the Dance," Dale Andersen, owner of run's inception in 1998, cash off the Island after the comple- tion of the race, if possible. the Sabine Sandbar said. "We will awards will be given to the top be honoring the 2008 Wrecks roy- three overall finishers for the men Entry in the Double Bridge and women in the 15K. Awards will be $1,250 to the first male and " " Finish Line at the Boardwalk" female, $500 for second and $250 " to the third place finishers. Pensacola Beach Blvd. Awards will be presented to the " lane for racers " Overall Male and Female winners, I I I lane for vehicles Male and Female Master, Grand- master, and Senior Grandmaster.

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The next ingredient may pro- they go into hiding at with a deserved reputation as a bad jug ing my hair and fingers), I'm just midnight on Fat wine that was served in Italian restau- long your life… Tuesday. going to pass on my personal SHOWER FREQUENTLY - rants. More recently, however, Chianti recipe for Mardi Gras Madness Soap and water can help in recov- is regarded as a serious wine, among Survival. So, let's cook…(gently, ery after an Event. Need I say the best that Italy has to offer. This red please) that it's crucial to your social po- wine comes from Tuscany and is pro- PLACE A LARGE SELF duced from the Sangiovese grape. Wines sition in the community? Don't designated as Chianti Classico come from PHOTO in a very prominent po- bother trying to scrub off the The Nauga Purrfect Kitty a small zone located between Florence sition in your house so your fam- 'magic dust - it will just reappear! winner was Murphy the Cat and Sienna, which is known for produc- ily can remember what you look But, personal hygiene is a must who resides in Villa Sabine ing the best wines. You can tell a Chianti like. Trust me, you will be attend- with Chris and Becky Shearman even when it's your turn to be the and her canine brother, Classico by the black rooster on its la- ing so many parties, they will for- life of the party! Leading us to Rommel Von Kolenda. bel. When you see the word "reserve," get and this will protect you the next ingredient. it means that the wine has been aged in against mistaken identity in the DESIGNATE A DRIVER - wooden casks for at least two years. All event they think you're a burglar Consumption of spirits is legal, Chiantis are bone-dry wines with high creeping in while they sleep. This driving while or after consuming acidity. can happen as a result of our next is not. You really don't want to HINT: Chiantis are best consumed with 'ingredient. waste time and money in jail. Italian dishes, but they also go well with CAREFULLY SCHEDULE Speaking of wasting, here's our cheese, steak, and anything with cream EACH EVENT - you don't want next ingredient. sauce. to miss anything, so all must be DON'T WASTE TIME & added to your daily calendar. ENERGY DODGING "MAGIC At Beach Wines & Liquors, Inc. you'll This will also provide necessary DUST" -We love all things shiny, be sure to find a wide selection of red, information concerning your so we cover ourselves with body white and blush wines from all over the Mardi Gras outfits. Yes, every- glitter. Don’t try to escape it. It’s Rommel Von Kolenda - world to complement that special meal. body needs to have these. The impossible. Sleep will be at a pre- won the Nauga Dawga award, We'll be happy to guide you in the pur- ability to recognize them will come January 12. The Shearman chase of wine for a gift or for your own mium and your sheets are going pets are royalty now. use. Come in and look us over or call us in handy when you're late for an to sparkle until it's over! Magic at 850-932-8850. event and are frantically tossing Dust is in the air (weather people through your clothing piles (more are calling it fog, but I know bet- on this later). You also need to ter) and you will shine! know the number of events on MEMORY LOSS - This hap- Order Your Copy Today any given day, so that you can pens to all of us eventually. What pace yourself. People who leave you have to remember is to call early become the main topic of everyone Darlin' because names gossip later! You will definitely are the first thing to go. With ev- need to pencil in time for “re- erything else, just laugh, toss trieval.” This comes after an your shiny head and say, “Darlin' Event, when you have recovered I'm not sure - I was just trying to enough to realize you've lost drink enough vodka to be pretty.” pretty much everything you took This will cover just about any- with you. I think someone should thing said and if you're the last to throw an "after party" where ev- leave, there's no one to talk about eryone can bring the items they you! have collected and return them to If this doesn't help you, you The Nauga Breakfast is a rollicking good time, but the krewe the owners. Sometimes losing are in God's hands. My mother also raises money to support the Humane Society of Pensacola something may work to your ad- always said, "God protects with their Nauga Dawga/Purrfect Kitty contest and raffles during the party. Barbara Grice, board president of the Humane Society, center, vantage, such as “eyeglasses,” drunks and fools." accepts a $1250 donation from Nauga Queens Gwen Gibson, left, $ includes especially if you need them to see. So, if you missed the Queen's and Danah Gibson, right. 15 tax & Not being able to see allows you Dinner or the Krewe of Wrecks to more easily ignore the dust, Ball, hang your head in shame! shipping dirt, laundry, etc. which brings us And if you didn't miss either - God Maria’s Fresh Seafood Market to our next ingredient. Bless You, you are a true Islander. Take a little bit of the Gulf Coast home! Send your check IGNORE ALL HOUSE- What a blast. All those lovely Fresh from the boats daily HOLD DUTIES - You will not movie stars and that hilarious and We can cold pack for travel or ship anywhere. or money order have the time or energy to do entertaining group of Starlett made payable to: • RED SNAPPER & TRIGGERFISH anything besides some basic O'Hara's with Ratt Butler! 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Lander noted that it is a compli- more in lease fees than compa- funds for Pensacola Beach Boswell, Sandshaker Lounge, Flounder's paid $69,125 in cated matter, but it can be worked rable businesses on the mainland should be considered the best commented. Simmons said he lease fees in 2003 compared to out. are now faced with Ad Valorem investment the County makes. kept his business healthy in the McGuire's $18,592 and Skopelos NAVARRE NEIGHBORS taxes, too. Developers and com- “The Beach is Escambia winter by promoting and adver- $10,672. PegLeg's paid $99,184 Leaseholders on Navarre mercial establishments lost their County's best and brightest as- tising. compared to Landry's Seafood's Beach, both commercial and resi- case against the County Tax Ap- set,” he said. Beverly Boswell praised the $22,812. These fees do not in- dential are already bombarded by praiser to prevent the assessment Under conditions before the part of the Pensacola Beach clude the MSBU assessments. Ad Valorem taxes, lease fees, and of Ad Valorem taxes on the im- Ad Valorem tax was assessed, Chamber of Commerce played in “The reality is that Beach busi- MSBUs on their properties. provements at the same time they Pensacola Beach generated one her thriving winter business. nesses will not be able to operate Navarre Beach residents and were paying lease fees. third of the County's total income. “From the July Fourth fire- if they have to pay both Ad Valo- commercial leaseholders lost their A meeting to discuss the prob- The progression rem taxes and lease case against the tax collector ear- lem was hosted by John Peacock, of the tax discussion fees,” Hess said. “Our lier in a combined suit. Santa Rosa Island Authority led to giving Fee “This is an emergency on property on Pensacola Kevin Rudski is a residential Board member and Buck Lee, Simple Title to the Beach would have a leaseholder on Navarre Beach SRIA executive director, on Janu- property owners. Pensacola Beach. We will not be projected $473,469 to and a commercial leaseholder on ary 15. The second part of the Trey Manderson, able to survive. It was never in- pay in taxes and fees Pensacola Beach. Originally, he meeting held at the Authority of- Realtor, said he felt compared to our larger paid around $300 in lease fees on fice dealt with ways to increase that residents might tended for us to pay Ad Valorem hotel in Destin at his home plus MSBUs for fire, business on the Island, especially be in favor of fee taxes on these properties.” $237,069. This is an police and beach renourishment. in the off season. simple. -Marilyn Hess emergency on “Now the County Tax Collec- PART I - TAXES “In my opinion it Pensacola Beach. We tor sends us a bill for $6000 a Marilyn Hess, Chairman of is so difficult to ex- Chairman of the Board will not be able to sur- year,” Kevin said. “In addition, we the Board of American Fidelity plain leasing Beach American Fidelity vive. It was never in- are still required to pay MSBUs.” Life Insurance, owners of several land that it loses resi- tended for us to pay “When we moved here commercial Beach properties, in- dential customers.” Ad Valorem taxes on twenty years ago, we had an cluding the Holiday Inn spoke Beach resident Jack Kirk dis- works to the Season Your Holi- these properties.” agreement,” Kevin said. “Now the about the inequities that already agreed. days with Island Spirit promotion, Commissioner Grover agreement is no longer being existed and noted that the Holi- “I bought my house when I believe in what the Chamber is Robinson, IV, commented, “This honored, and we are paying a day Inn, which they own in things weren't so good out here,” doing,” she said. is a potential catastrophe. This is much higher than agreed upon tax Destin, paid $179,000 in taxes in he said. “They lured you to the Business owners shared a a level of taxation they cannot and lease fee combination. No 2003 but $187,000 in fees were paid Beach with a promise of no taxes. I number of ideas such as island- absorb.” relief. No special credits. Just pay on the Holiday Inn on Pensacola purchased my Beach house the wide musical events, in room ho- “We struggle on the Beach,” it.” Beach. The Pensacola Beach same year as former Country Com- tel directories, more airline traffic, Hess continued. “We pay far Kevin, who owns the build- property is smaller and on a lower missioner Tom Banjanin bought and more advertising. more than in town taxes and you ing and formerly operated The valued piece of property. his in town. I pay as much in taxes Peacock asked who should want to double that amount.” Islander Lounge on Pensacola Other business owners rein- as he does.” plan and orchestrate these Hess received little sympathy Beach said the level of services forced the excessive amounts “We have not done a good job events. Jeff Elbert, Chamber presi- from Commissioner Mike White- the SRIA provides is much better paid on the Beach to comparable of letting the rest of the County dent, said he felt it was the head who said, "” tried to get the than what Santa Rosa County properties on the mainland. Jubi- know that the Beach pays its fair Chamber's job. Legislative Delegation to under- provides. lee pays more than three times the share,” Peacock said. “We need to “We are a revitalized and re- stand two years ago that the SRIA “At least you have the SRIA amount paid by Skopelos. get rid of the us versus them men- organized group. We are strong and the lease process has out- which does a good job of clean- Julian MacQueen of the tality. We are still Escambia County. and will step up to the task,” he lived its usefulness. Marilyn, if ing the Beach and maintaining the Innisfree Corporation, hotel own- We need to do a better job explain- said. you will pay the taxes, I will go to public areas. On Navarre Beach ers on Pensacola Beach, added ing to the Board of County Com- Peacock closed the meeting, the Delegation to abolish the we do not get that same level of that the Hampton Inn on missioners what we do and con- asking the Chamber to bring their SRIA.” services.” Pensacola Beach paid $200,000 in vince them to invest money on schedule of events to the Board. “I am forced to pay these At the present time, Navarre lease fees at the same time the Pensacola Beach.” He would ask the SRIA board taxes,” Hess said. “I would like leaseholders have a “Stay Order” Pensacola Hampton Inn at the air- Longtime Beach businessman how they could partner with the the SRIA, the BCC, and Chris on the collection of taxes. This port paid $87,000. Joe Endry added, “We need to Chamber to enhance off season Jones to come together to adjust will remain in place until the final Hess presented a solution to look at what other states are do- events. the commercial leases on disposition takes place. As noted the problems by suggesting that ing. They are trying to be more at- SAME SONG, SECOND Pensacola Beach. This is critical. on the navarrebeachtaxsuit.com commercial leaseholders should tractive, give incentives, create VERSE We need a fix now.” website, Attorney Danny Kepner, pay Ad Valorem taxes to the jobs. Escambia County is doing just The next day following the In response Whitehead said, has advised leaseholders that if County. The SRIA would collect the opposite on the Island. It is less SRIA meeting, Hess and Beverly “The SRIA needs to bring a pro- they should not prevail in their the lease fee and credit the attractive, more taxes. People will McCay, general manager of the posal to us. They need to get on suit, a twelve percent com- amount of Ad Valorem taxes paid not want to take the risk to develop Holiday Inn Express, formerly the board or we should get rid of pounded interest may apply to all by the business. The County here.” Dunes Hotel, took their plea for tax them. They are part of the prob- unpaid tax bills. should then be responsible for Hess closed the first portion relief to the Board of County Com- lem. They are an impediment to The site indicated that it is up paying for all public areas and of the meeting by saying that the missioners meeting of Whole. development.” to the each individual whether or services for the Island from the Board of County Commissioners “We want the misconception Commissioner Gene Valentino not to pay the tax at the present General Fund. The SRIA would needs to treat this situation as an that Pensacola Beach is not pay- suggested that a special session time. If the bill is paid while the be relieved of the funding and emergency. ing its fair share to be cleared up,” should be held to look for a way challenge is still in the courts, it care for those areas. PART II - WAYS TO Hess said. to create a taxation methodology is not an admission that the tax is “It is important that the pub- INCREASE BUSINESS They brought new figures to which is fair and consistent. due. Also, the statute covering lic understand that the busi- In response to Peacock's this meeting reflecting the “We need to resolve this cri- this phase, goes on to say you nesses on Pensacola Beach pay question of how to increase busi- amounts Beach businesses pay sis,” he said. may "seek a refund." PAGE 8 Island Times January 30, 2008

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By Dr. Chuck Randle Pastor, Pensacola Beach Community Church On a cold Monday morn- symbolizes all of us moving ing while driving down a back toward a goal. Some are frus- street to get to Route 98 and trated because of circum- eventually to the hospital, this stances, health issues, soci- golden orb appeared in the etal biases, but even in the northwest quadrant of the worst of circumstances, we sky. No, it wasn’t a UFO, but can all find some way to make the moon – a gorgeous full this a better world. There are moon. Suspended there in so many examples of those who Royal court members of the Krewe of Kids were crowned at the Royal Doughnut Breakfast, January 12 space in the darkness, it was achieved in spite of difficulties. at Tiki Island. The regal group who will reign over the krewe in its fifteenth year are (L to R): Maddie truly a moment to remember We sometimes wonder how Grace McCurdy, princess; Marley Taylor, queen; Jace Amberson, king; Kie Sessions, prince; and Parker Baynes, Grand Marshal. and treasure. Then, as I they were able to accomplish rounded a corner, I saw reflec- what they did. Maybe it’s be- tive tape on the arms and cause of the wonder that comes shoes of a runner reflecting from seeing the moon at its full- State Representative Dave the lights from my car. I ness calling us to rise above all Murzin, left, hosted a couldn’t help but think of the that would hold us down. lunchtime forum January 18 at enormous difference between Maybe it’s because of the inner Sidelines on Pensacola Beach so his constituents could that satellite orbiting the earth spirit that captures our imagi- discuss present issues and and this runner who was earth nation and challenges us to seek concerns with him. Pensacola bound. our fullest potential, much as a Beach Chamber of Commerce Having some knowledge runner who gets out of breath, President Jeff Elbert, right, gave Dave an update on Island of the Bible, I couldn’t help slows down to be reinvigorated business concerns while Olivia but think of those words of and then picks up the tempo Lagergren, aide to Rep. Murzin, the Psalmist, “When I look con- again. listens in. sider your heavens, the work of One evening a boy by the your fingers, the moon and the name of Jimmy was at home with stars ... what are humans that his parents. When it was bed- you care for them?” Picking up time, his mother sent him up- on an old philosophical ques- stairs to bed and said she would BIRTHDAY BOAS - Family and tion, I wondered - if there were be up a little later to make sure friends gathered at Karen no people to see the moon, everything was alright. An hour Cook Cowen’s Gulf Breeze would it still be there? I quickly or so later, his mother went to home on January 18 for Debbie Cowen’s surprise dismissed that thought as it his room and found him quietly birthday party. Getting the was too early in the morning to looking out the window. When party started were (L to R) consider such weighty matters! asked what he was doing, Jimmy Donna Coble, Linda However, I was caught up with said, “I’m looking at the moon, Whitman, Birthday girl Debbie Cowen, Cheryl the thoughts of the importance Mommy. You know one day I’m Sikes, and Karen Cook of human beings. And I going to walk on the moon.” Cowen. This celebration thought of the process of birth, Who would have dreamed that really rocked. such a tiny beginning, the 32 years later James Irwin would miracle of birth itself, and the step on the moon’s surface! process of growing physically, Probably none of us will ever intellectually, emotionally, and have that opportunity, how- (for many of us) spiritually. We ever, we can see the beauty have the responsibility of for- of the moon and allow it to mulating the kind of a world in remind us that though we are which we can all reach our earthbound, we are filled with greatest potential. The runner great possibilities. • Men & Women’s Casual & Outdoor Clothing Shipping & Packaging Services • Hiking & Backpacking Gear Fax & Copy Services Printing & Document Finishing Services • Snow Ski Apparel Notary Services • Rock Climbing Gear, Ropes & Shoes Mailbox Services • Kayaks Packaging & Moving Supplies Office Supplies HATS Bruno’s Shopping Center 362 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 3009 East Cervantes • 433-2822 850.932.8533 Tel • 850.932.1588 Fax PAGE 10 Island Times January 30, 2008 Wrecks Steppin' High As Mardi Gras Winds Down

Grab the fun while it's still ter the Breakfast. Local bistros will world famous free Red Beans and case you want to dance on the last grain of rice are served. And, here. Mardi Gras events will be see an influx of Wrecks. Many will Rice luncheon under the big tent concrete. just remember, if anyone tells you peaking out and winding down head to their krewe dens to put the at the Casino Beach parking lot. Huge vats of rice and red there is no such thing as a free this week. The Krewe of Wrecks finishing touches on their floats for Traditionally, about 1500 people beans with sausage are prepared lunch, they are wrong. The Krewe Champagne Breakfast is a glitter- Sunday's parade. (Route below) attend the Red Beans and Rice at the Elk's Lodge for this party of Wrecks has been serving free ing festive time when the closely The Wrecks will be up and at luncheon, prepared by the Bean which begins at 11 a.m. and con- red beans and rice since 1980, guarded secret identities of the 'em on Monday, serving their team. Boogie, Inc., plays music in tinues until the last beans and the stopped only once by Hurricane new royal court are revealed. They Ivan. will be crowned at Crab's on Satur- day, February 2. Wacky, Wonderful Coma Lights Mardi Gras Farewell Party Although there is always The wacky, wonderful coronation. the way, will follow Boogie, Inc. Ash Wednesday begins the Beach gossip guessing the names world of the Krewe of Coma will "We are the last party of to the Dock where they will con- solemn season of Lent. The of the royalty, no one has ever pre- bring the Pensacola Beach Mardi Gras on the Island," said tinue to celebrate until it's time Beach church will open its doors dicted all of the names in advance Mardi Gras to a sparkling end. Beverly Boswell, co-owner of to hang it up for another year. for services on Wednesday, Feb- of the Breakfast. The many Coma fans will wring the Sandshaker. "Let's do it up Around midnight the ruary 6 at 6:15 p.m. St. Ann Catho- A tiara and silver goblet goes out the last possible bits of car- right." sturdy revelers will send the lic Church in Gulf Breeze will host to the Queen and a Captain's hat nival partying, to officially After toasts to the newly carnival season away in style. Ash Wednesday mass including and a silver goblet will be given to close the Mardi Gras. crowned royalty, the loyal sub- In Coma craziness style. A fitting the placing of ashes 6:30 and 8:30 the King. Court members receive The coronation of the king jects wearing their hats to light finale. in the morning and at 6:30 p.m. decorated sailor's caps. and queen will be at the Hijinks and music will domi- Sandshaker at 6 p.m. Following nate the Breakfast, where cham- the ceremony, there will be a pagne flows freely along with stan- Lighted Hat Contest. Gayle GULFSIDE dard breakfast fare. Shackelford, last year's winner, PAVILION The emcee will be Barry has challenged anyone to beat Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Parade McCleary and Krewe of Wrecks her hat, lit up with fifteen flash- board members will be seated at lights. Sunday, Feb 3 • 2 p.m. the head table. They are Running Reigning royalty are King

Casino Around Wreck Jeff Goudey, Chuck LeBum and Queen Betsy Beach Melanie Waite, Carleen Wheeler, Phillips. The new king has is- Parking Lot Avenida 10

sued a royal decree that he will Springhill Suites Sidelines Sandy Johnston and Phil Simoneaux. be giving away free drink tick- Spirits will be so high, there ets and lighted necklaces to the Via de Luna will be no going straight home af- loyal subjects who come to his After Sundown

CRABS - WE GOT ‘EM FLOUNDER’S CHOWDER HOUSE MCGUIRE’S IRISH PUB Go crabbing on the Gulf of Mexico, at Crabs, We Got ‘Em - Step back in time and enjoy Flounder’s antique collection. Even a bragging Irishman can’t do justice to McGuire’s where Alaskan Snow, Dungeness and King Crabs are all on the exten- Step into now and enjoy Flounder’s top rated seafood. Indoor the atmosphere is an authentic turn-of-the-century pub. McGuire’s sive seafood menu. Sip and sit at the live aquarium bar or at the and outdoor dining. Even a beach playground for the kids. Beach has been named one of America’s great steakhouses, and is world upstairs, outdoor Gulfside deck. Oysters and Wings are two Bar ‘neath the moon and stars - Diesel Fuel in a commemorative famous for its culinary artistry. Dollar bills on the walls, a moose to bits on Monday through Thursdays. No reservations, come as mason jar. Bilgewater Margaritas. Gift shop. Fred Flounder, kiss and employees who give a damn! Try an Irish Wake or Senate you are. founder. Bean Soup. At the traffic light -find the red roof and the twinkling lights on Located at the traffic light on Pensacola Beach. Next to the Open at 11 a.m. everyday. Easy drive to 600 East Gregory Casino Beach and you’re in Crab Heaven. Open everyday. 850- 55 ft. shrimp boat. Open everyday. 850-932-2003. Street in Pensacola. 850-433-6789 www.mcguiresirishpub.com 932-0700. www.crabswegotem.com www.flounderschowderhouse.com

PARADISE BAR AND GRILL PEGLEG PETE’S SANDSHAKER LOUNGE A little bit of paradise at this open air, island style bar with its Ahoy, Matey. You’ve found a Pensacola Beach treasure. Pi- The " World Famous Sandshaker"- a Pensacola Beach Tra- own private white sand beach. Pull up a rattan stool. Cold beer. Live rates welcome. Fresh Gulf seafood served in the galley or outside dition since 1973. It’s the Home of the Original Bushwacker and Music. Exotic Libations. Friendly locals. Lunch and Dinner every- on the awning covered deck. Glass front bar overlooks LaFitte Cove. has been selling this signature drink for over 30 years. The Shaker day. Cuban sandwiches. Black and Blue Burgers. Happy Hour 11- All kinds of oysters. Live lobster. Gumbo. Dinner specials nightly. was the 1st bar on the Beach to offer this tasty frozen concoc- 7. Live Bands. Poker on Monday and Wednesday. Sizeable sandwiches and burgers for Landlubbers. Take home a t- tion. Live Music Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun. Karaoke Tuesday Tucked away in the parking lot of the Paradise Inn, it’s directly shirt. Iguana Grill open Wednesday-Sunday on Santa Rosa Sound. Boat and Bicycle parking. Open 7 days. Look for the Jolly Rogers flying over the west end of the Island Across from the Boardwalk on Pensacola Beach. Open 850-916-5087. at 1010 Fort Pickens Road. We’re here everyday at 11. 932-4139. 10 am until 3am. 850-932-2211. www.sandshaker.com for photo www.peglegpetes.com gallery and event schedule.

SEVILLE QUARTER SIDELINE’S SPORTS BAR AND RESTAURANT THE CABANA CLUB & CAFE The Gulf Coast’s Premier Entertainment Complex. Seven Score! Don’t miss a point. See it all in high definition - 11 big Open for Breakfast and Lunch everyday from 8 to 2. rooms of fun all under one roof! Karaoke, Texas Hold ‘Em, Team screens, 42 televisions. If it runs, jumps, races, it’s here. Famous Waterfront dining overlooking beautiful Sabine Bay. The Club is Trivia, Pool, Video games and more. Live Entertainment Seven nights for Thursday Wing Night. Burgers. Seafood and Ribs. Kids menu also available for wedding receptions, business meetings or a week with live music on four stages every Friday & Saturday night. for the JV players. Full bar. Indoor or outdoor seating. Video sports any other occasion that calls for a spacious waterfront venue, Serving lunch and dinner, too! It’s where the Party People Party! games. casual to elegant catering and a staff who truly cares about Located in Historic Downtown Pensacola at 130 East Gov- Centrally located on Via de Luna, just east of the main parking their clients. Sunsets are priceless. Elevator rides are free. ernment Street. Open Monday - Saturday from 11 until 2:30 a.m. lot and the traffic light. Kick off at 11 a.m. seven days a week. 934- Your hosts are Carol and Jerry Sears. Located on the third floor and 5 p.m. until 2:30 on Sunday. Ring 434-6211 or visit 3660. above the Market on the Island. 916-7446. i January 30, 2008 Island Times PAGE 11 Mardi Gras on the Island 2007-2008

Saturday, Feb 2

Krewe of Wrecks Cham- pagne Breakfast, Crab’s, 10 a.m. $25/member

Krewe of Wrecks Bobby D’s Street Dance, Sabine Sand- bar, Noon, Free

Sunday, Feb 3

Krewe of Wrecks Parade Via de Luna, 2 p.m. Free

Monday, Feb 4

Krewe of Wrecks Red Beans and Rice, Casino Beach, 11 a.m. Free

Tuesday, Feb 5 Marcia and Jim Wiles were crowned Queen and King of the The Bananimals let loose at their formal Ball, January 19 at the Krewe of Junkanoo at the January 13 Cajun Boil at the Sandshaker Quality Inn in Gulf Breeze. Queen Beverly Hughes, left, confers with Krewe of Coma Coronation, Lounge. The couple reign over the Kritter Krawl and ride in a place Bananimals’ krewe caterer Linda Terry who drove all the way from Sandshaker, 6 p.m. Every- of honor on the award winning Junkanoo Mardi Gras float. Birmingham to attend the gala event. one is welcome. Free

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might feel bolder as each new success falls into place. But caution is still advised through the end of the week. Until then, a step-by-step ap- proach is best.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) That cooperation you re- quest could come at too high a price. Since few can beat the Bovine at being clever and resourceful, why not see what you can do on your own?

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Aspects favor a quieter time spent getting closer to the people who are especially impor- tant to you. There's always much more to learn and appreciate about each other.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The concerned Crab will act to resolve workplace misunderstandings before they get out of hand and cause more-serious problems. Co-workers rally to support your efforts.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) What the Big Cat might see as a disturbing act of disloyalty might just be a failure of commu- nication on both sides. Take time for mediation rather than confrontation.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Be more patient with those who seem unwilling to accept your version of what's right. The fact is, there's a lot more to learn on all sides of this issue.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It should be easier to assess the facts you'll need to make an important decision. But don't commit if you still have doubts. There could be more you need to know.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Your excitement level remains high as you continue working on that new project. Expect some setbacks. But on the whole, all will move pretty much on schedule.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) It might be wise to be more prudent with expenses right now. But your financial situation should soon clear up, and you could be back shopping, happily as ever.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) You might pre- fer sticking with your current schedule. But some newly emerg- ing information could persuade you to consider a change. Keep an open mind.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You might want to reject a suggested change. But it could be wise to go with the flow, at least for a while. You can always return to your first plan if you like.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You're bolstered by both the practical and poetic sides of your nature as you maneuver through some unsettled emotional situations. Things ease up by week's end.

BORN THIS WEEK: People reach out to your generosity and wisdom, and consider you a treasured and trusted friend.

(c) 2008 King Features Syndicate, Inc. January 30, 2008 Island Times PAGE 13

Bytes It’s PARTY TIME open everyday at The Olive Drop at 2 pm and By Joe Stukey Happy Hour Bits 4-7 Laissez WEDNESDAY• JAN 30 Q: Is it safe to download vi- Les Bon rus protection software? 4 p.m. til you drop A: Not if you are doing it in Temps Al Martin on piano response to a message that has Rouler Sam’s famous Red Beans & Rice popped up on your computer Shack’s Cornbread screen. If you get a message that SUNDAY• FEB 3 Conner and Mary’s Moonpies tells you to download anti-virus software because your computer Parade Day & Super Bowl is at risk, you are almost certainly Grilled Hot Dogs & Hamburgers being set up for a scam. Some- Craig’s Famous Gametime Chili times the messages look very of- ficial (even scary). You think that you have to respond, but once you click on the message, you activate Friendly Beach Bartenders a process that will cause your situ- Lori & Shack ation to get much worse. The advertiser may actually put virus Soundside Market Pensacola Beach and spyware programs on your 5 Via de Luna - 932-7675 computer so that you will need help to remove them. Some people use their credit cards to Peggy Sue and Mark Anderson looked over the names located buy the software online but then on the memorial board at the Surfer’s Memorial, January 12 at Waterfront Condo find there is no way to download the Break. Longtime surfer on Pensacola Beach, Mark says there it. The viruses keep multiplying are way too many of his brothers’ and sisters’ names to read. 466 Ft. Pickens Rd • Pensacola Beach • $485,000 on the computer until the owner Each year the event includes food, music, a Silent Auction and a gets some real technical support. donation to the Pensacola Beach Elementary School. There are some reputable software vendors that will provide you with free copies of their anti- virus software, but you have to initiate the contact (it won't pop up on your screen out of the blue). If you want to try one of them, look for the free copies of “AVG” One stop shop for the watersports enthusiasts or “Avast” anti-virus programs. SALES & RENTALS Use Google to do that by typing “download AVG free.” Get the Pensacola Beach 850-932-5520 Call for free version, not the trial copy, at the Boardwalk www.KeySailing.com Store Hours because the free version won't expire. Catamarans • Parasailing • Waverunners • Kayaks • Boat Rentals Also, keep in mind that it can be difficult to reload your soft- ware if you ever have to restore 2/2.5 New Concrete Construction. your computer. So, if you buy legitimate software on-line make Beautiful views of Gulf from 4 sure you get a CD. If that isn't an covered decks. Spacious living. option, just buy the software at the Tiled floors. Two car garage. local store and save yourself a lot of time and headaches. Located directly on For questions, contact Joe at Little Sabine Bay. [email protected] or 206-3156. Try one of our A haven for fishing, specialty swimming, kayaking. Be Ready For drinks Like a Cruzan Dune walkover to Gulf. Hurricane Expo Pain Killer Are you prepared for hurri- cane season? The public is in- vited to learn more about Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Burgers • Shakes • Fries Emergencies (BRACE), disaster Call Today preparedness and mitigation. Cold Beer Waterfront Dining BRACE will host a free Mitiga- Becky Shearman 500 Quietwater Beach Blvd Lunch & Dinner Everyday ® tion and Preparedness Expo from Pensacola Beach • 932-1417 Breakfast Thurs - Sun Realtor 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 12, at Upstairs from Key Sailing 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. the Pensacola Civic Center. 850-393-1335 PAGE 14 Island Times January 30, 2008 Burn At Naval Live Oaks Creates Healthy readin’ the water Environment for Resident Flora and Fauna Gulf Islands National Sea- one on the west boundary north shore plans to conduct up to five of the Andrew Jackson Trail. but undercover. What a spot for great sunsets we are having and prescribed burns within the Na- These five blocks comprise an a sandwich and a cool breeze. if you check them out from the val Live Oaks Area of the Sea- area of approximately 260 acres The Bonita are working the Pier you might even witness one shore through early April 2008. and most were previously burned area around the Pier and the of the toothy boys cruisin' Four of the burn blocks being tar- between 1999 and 2003. Sharks are cruisin' cleaning up around. So, do yourself a favor geted are within the middle inte- For additional information, after them. Man, oh man, what and go fishin'. rior portion of Naval Live Oaks contact the Naval Live Oaks Visi- on the north of Highway 98 and tor Center at 850-934-2600. It's party time on the Island and in the area waters. Victor Wright at Gulf Breeze Bait and Tackle reports that the Specks are nice in the bayous and canals and lots of White Trout around the bridges. The Reds are still hangin' in the Pass with a few Slot Reds being caught under the piers and docks in Escambia Bay and Santa Rosa Sound. The boys on the ol' beach bridge are haulin' in the Sheeps- head these days and lots of Mul- WATCH let are being harvested. FOOTBALL Trace Lewis took a ride out Karaoke AT THE to the Three Barges last week and SANDBAR! came to the Texas Hold 'Em 4444 Tuesday 7 to 11 Fun poker tournament that night Live Music with a cooler full. Thanks Trace, Friday 7 PM John Calongne they were great! Trace was work- ing off a tip from Capt. Darin Saturday 7 PM Mike Norris Churchward. Sunday 4-7 Live Music The Gulf Pier is slowly NEW " T-shirts " Ball Caps " Koozies makin' its way to completion and will be a great hang out when fin- Trace Lewis shows off a big ol’ Flatty. Just one of the nice Flounder 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd at the Sabine Marina ished. They are going to put he caught in the Three Barges area in mid January. He shared his Next to the Yacht Club - Just south of the Elk’s Lodge bounty with his poker playing friends at a recent Texas Hold ‘Em around 30 tables in the open air Tourney.

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5SLAND 45 Via de Luna • I Pensacola Beach REALTY 850-916-7188 [email protected] January 30, 2008 Island Times PAGE 15 Royalty Arrives At Paradise Poker Tables Ready To Good things happen when first places in January as he pow- you choose to play a game of ered his way through the field of Buy? poker in a place called Paradise. seasoned players on January 19 Waterfront views from the card to finish at the top. Beach gal table; cold beer and hot action Anne Vinson was the runner-up. with friendly card players. And, Paddy O'Leary's is a poker every once in a while a rare hand patron's dream with games played will hit the felt like it did on Janu- on Tuesday, Thursday and Sun- ary 9 when Liz Ives put a Royal day nights. The cards hit the felt Flush on the table for all to see. about 7 p.m. at Paddy's. The mys- She won the hand, but not the terious Waldo Defindorfin made game. That title went to the af- an appearance at the Thursday Call fable Fran Cox who made a late night showdown on January 10 charge at the chips. He left Phil but Billie Urquhart outplayed him Dennis Remesch Tracy in second place and Royal and a field of sixteen players to 850-384-7607 Liz ended up in third place. claim the winner's circle. Trace We saw a month long match Lewis and Fran Cox dealt the hot Royalty arrived in Paradise on January 9. Liz Ives’ poker hand Pensacola Beach up between Beach pioneer and hands. produced a royal flush, a very rare hand. She admired the cards 1682 CALLE BONITA $350,000 author Tex Atkinson and Trace Here is a list of the winners: before the dealer cleared the board for the next round. Liz finished Lewis. Trace took the win on Janu- January 13 in third place at the weekly game. ary 14 and 23 with Tex settling for 1. Fran Cox second place. Tex rose to the oc- 2. Phil Tracy casion on January 16 when he out January 15 maneuvered the field of fourteen 1. Tim Rinker PLAY BEGINS AT 7 P.M. BEACH TIME players for the top spot. Terry 2. Toots Humphrey Sundays: Paddy O’Leary’s Curtis was the runner-up at Para- January 17 Mondays: Paradise Bar & Grill dise. Heather Opalenik celebrated 1. Larry Gers her twenty-first birthday at the 2. Trace Lewis Tuesdays: Paddy O’Leary’s Just Steps from the Gulf Paradise poker game on January January 20 BOOK NOW Wednesdays: Paradise Bar & Grill 3 BR/2.5 BA Gulf front views from patio and balcony. 16. 1. Tommy Chavis Thursdays: Paddy O’Leary’s Host A Hold ‘Em Tommy Chavis finished with 2. Trace Lewis Party 4444 Fun Fridays: Gone fishin’ Gulf Breeze the biggest stack of chips at Para- January 22 Saturdays: The Islander 2944 LAUREL DR $ 59,900 dise on January 21. Janie 1. Terry Curtis 850-324-2667• Downtown Pensacola Beach 1225 PINE ST $ 69,900 Uzdevenes was a close second. 2. Cliff Hangher 3250 PINS LN $ 99,900 Saturday night play is January 24 3374 EDGEWATER DR $137,900 hosted at the oldest lounge on 1. Anne Vinson 1370 REDWOOD LN $139,500 Pensacola Beach. At the revered 2. Terry Curtis Wines & 3247 WEST AVE $169,900 Islander Lounge Phil Tracy “Get out and shake off the BEACH 1030 GREAT OAKS DR $214,900 moved to the winner's circle winter blues with a little bit of card Liquors 3263 PINS LN $264,900 ahead of Billie Urquhart on Janu- playin’ and a lot of fun at one of OB 5ARCUS UPER PECIALS B & M ’ S S 1150 SAWGRASS DR $379,900 ary 12. A dozen players took the our weekly games,” said Rick 1324 BAYSHORE TER $169,900 challenge, but Phil has been on a Uzdevenes, Texas Hold ‘Em 4444 STELLINA DI NOTTE FORESTVILLE MERLOT, BV NAPA winning streak with three Janu- Fun promoter. “Everyone is wel- ITALIAN PINOT GRIGIO CABERNET, CHARDONNAY ZINFANDEL Gulf Breeze Lots ary victories. come to play.” reg $14.99 Fran Cox is also collecting For more information, call reg $7.99 reg $18.99 LOT 8 KELL RD $ 29,900 59 850-324-2667. SALE $10 SALE $599 SALE $1499 LOT HWY 98 $375,000

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Computer Repair in Your Home Bring paper, cardboard ,junk mail, plastics, newspapers or alu- minum cans to the blue recycling 850-206-3156 bin located under the northeast corner of Pensacola Beach El- Joe Stukey ementary School. The School re- ceives payment based on the www.ycpals.com weight of the recycled items. It’s an easy way to help the environ- [email protected] ment and the Beach School. PAGE 16 Island Times January 30, 2008 Get Well • Feel Good • Look Great Take Two Apples The School Integrating traditional health management with natural and alternative approaches and call me in the morning... Bell Rings Tracey Pinkston, M.D. The doctor is in and she’s hip, too! • New Patients Welcome • Women’s Health By Tracey Pinkston, J.D., M.D. • Medicare & Tricare • Chronic Illness • Close to the Beach Tori Tanner, who is a gradu- • Hormone Replacement • Call for Appointment • Anti-Aging onto every calorie. Instead eat ate of Pensacola Beach Elemen- New Year's Resolutions, tary School and Gulf Breeze High five small meals a day. Small! 850-934-8138 Gulf Breeze Don't Fail Me Now! School has gone on to great Serving sizes in the United States www.viglionemd.com 103 Nightingale Lane Well, here it is the end of are out of control. A serving size things. Belmont University sends January! Maybe it sneaked up is one fruit or vegetable or a piece us good news - on you pretty fast, like it did me. of meat that is the size of the palm Maybe you're wondering whether of your hand. The mega-qua- the New Year's Resolutions are druple burgers with bacon and going to have to wait another year cheese do not count as one serv- because January is gone and it's ing. When planning your small too late to catch up on them again. meals, be very conscientious Well, fear not! It's not too late! about the serving sizes. Watch New Year's Resolutions achieve- labels, too. Who knew a can of ment is still within your grasp! If soup is 2.5 servings? you're like millions of other Ameri- Go slow: With appropriate Victoria Tanner cans who vowed to lose weight diet and exercise, appropriate with her sister Betsy and get healthier during 2008, here weight loss is about 2 pounds per are some ideas that may help you week. Advertisements touting “Victoria Tanner of help you have a leaner, healthier very rapid weight loss always say Pensacola Beach qualified for the you by year's end. "results not typical" and with Fall 2007 Dean's List at Belmont Move more: Our bodies' me- good reason. First of all, rapid University, Nashville, Tennessee. tabolism gets slower the less weight loss is usually not very Victoria is a full time senior stu- we move. With colder tempera- healthy. Second, rapid weight dent attending the Mike Curb tures, rainy weather, and holiday loss usually comes right back School of Business at Belmont. eating some of us start turning when regular food intake is re- She holds an interns position into bears and preparing for the sumed (often with an extra 5 with Q-Prime Management in winter hibernation. We can help pounds of rebound weight). Set Nashville, the artist management combat this drop in our metabolic small goals for yourself: 5 company for Shania Twaine, Red rates by increasing our exercise pounds, then 5 more, is much Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica and (Great! Another broken resolu- more attainable than the big, ulti- others. Victoria will graduate with tion, you say….well, read on). mate goal. a Bachelor in Business Degree, While a structured hour at the See a doctor: Your doctor May 2008. Belmont University gym with your personal trainer can give you specific counseling graduates include Brad Paisley will definitely get your exercise regarding diet and exercise that and American Idol finalist quota in for the day, simply mov- is right for you, set an appropri- Melinda Doolittle.” BOOK DRIVE ing more will help a lot. Park in ate calorie limit, and help you with Tori’s parents are Dickie and the far away parking lot when you your weight loss goals. Your doc- Kathy Tanner, Pensacola Beach. Bring New or Nearly New shop, use stairs instead of eleva- tor can also screen you for any • • • • • tors, walk the escalators, walk the health or metabolic problems that The National Geographic children’s books to the dog. Dogs love to walk and they may pose an obstacle for you. Geography Bee at Gulf Breeze provide great company for their Some types of deficiencies, such Middle was held Wednesday, Pensacola Beach Visitor’s owners who are dutifully exercis- as hypothyroidism and others, January 16. Madison ing. If you're lucky enough to can result in difficulty losing Penico of Pensacola Information Center. have access to an indoor or heated weight. Additionally, some Beach was among the pool, swim. people may need nutritional ten finalists.Teacher The books will be Eat less: This seems trite, supplements to help boost their Sponsors for the bee were Jo Ann but isn't meant to. No matter what metabolism and reduce cravings Madison distributed to local sort of diet plan you choose, the for salty and sweet snacks. Only Considine and Suzie bottom line is that we have to take your doctor can evaluate whether Holzworth. Judges children in foster care or in fewer calories than we burn in any natural supplements or pre- were Principal Jenny Granse and order to have a net loss. There scription medications may be Assistant Principal Richard will be placed in visitation really are no magic pills, rubs, right for you. Finally, your doc- Cobb. Moderator was Krewe of creams, or wands for this. Fad tor can monitor your weight loss Wrecks board member and retired libraries. diets are just that-and come and to insure it is at a healthy and teacher, Melanie Waite. go. Cutting back and eating fewer appropriate rate that is neither too • • • • • For more information, calories and especially eating less fast, nor stalling. President’s Day will be ob- of those bad things (you already Here’s to your good health! served Monday, February 18 as contact know what those are) and more (This article is intended for gen- a school holiday on Pensacola of the good things (fruits and eral informational purposes only. Beach. There will be no classes. Pandora de Balthazar at vegetables) will help. These statements are not intended to School will resume on Tuesday, Don't starve: If we lower our diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. February 19. 850-432-4777 intake of food too much, our bod- Please seek the advice of a physician • • • • • ies start thinking "bear" again. or other licensed health care provider Send student news to before undertaking any health-related [email protected] with The metabolism drops and we get changes in your medications or ready to hibernate by holding School Bell Rings in the subject lifestyle.) line. January 30, 2008 Island Times PAGE 17 Guards Needed At Opal Beach The LIZZARD’S TONGUE Protect Swimmers at National Seashore by E.K. Hewson Gulf Islands National Sea- Lifeguards will receive on the job shore Superintendent Jerry training for Open Water Rescue Every Mardi Gras I get a little sugar you want. I even im- I was cleaning up the kitchen, I Eubanks announced today that (USLA) and First Responder (Na- homesick. Unfortunately, not for pressed my husband with how realized both my husband and the Park is recruiting for its Beach tional Registry) courses. Those Pensacola Beach, but for New I was able to keep the dough in son were correct. That king cake Rescue Lifeguard Program. The interested in applying should Orleans. I thought my childhood an oval as it rose for a second was the worst tasting sweet I had Park plans to hire two seasonal contact the Park's personnel job memories of carnival season, cel- time. Simply grease an oven- ever put in my mouth, but it Lifeguards and one Lead Life- line at 850-934-2601 or obtain in- ebrated along St. Charles Avenue safe bowl and place in the cen- brought back fond memories of guard for the Opal Beach Area. formation online at and Canal Street some 30 plus ter of the ring. Finally it was time elementary school king cake par- Applicants must be 18 years www.usajobs.opm.gov. years ago, would eventually fade to bake the cake. ties. We couldn’t wait for them to of age when they come on duty into lavender, celery and pyrite That must have been the begin and we were always sad to and have current certifications like a pair of beads left out in the longest 30 minutes of my life. To see them end. We always wanted Sit. Sip. Stay. for Lifeguard, CPR, and Basic summer sunshine. Not so. Every keep busy I made a check list: to get the baby and be the one to First Aid. Applicants will be re- year something triggers a fond oven mitts, check; cooling rack, bring in the next cake. Those were quired to pass a performance test memory and the purple, green and check; another Dixie beer; check; my recollections, not my family’s. that includes a 600-yard swim in gold colors of a New Orleans purple, green and gold sugars; I promised my husband and son less than 10 minutes, simulated Mardi Gras are as vivid as ever. check; another Dixie beer, check. that I would make another king rescues and escapes, proficiency This year it was king cake. Beep. Beep. Beep. It was time. cake and that I would kick the next in CPR, and a 125-foot underwa- On January 6, I decided I There it was -- a cake fit for a king, one up a notch or two from a ter swim with a total of four was going to make king cakes golden in color and perfectly McKenzie’s Bakery cake, but not breaths. from scratch for friends and fam- oval. That is until I removed the all the way to a fruit-filled "Employment as a Lifeguard LOCALS WELCOME ily. No more doctored up cinna- bowl from the inner circle with the Gambino’s masterpiece. with the Park is a great opportu- mon rolls with purple, green and technique of a drunken surgeon. Finally, I knew my first at- Gulf Views from our Tiki Bar nity to earn extra money for col- gold icing. This year’s cakes were It wasn’t anything a little extra tempt was headed for the gar- Happy Hour lege or for the summer. The start- going to be genuine, the real deal sugar couldn’t fix. Or so I told bage disposal. I thought about familiar name, friendly faces, ing salary, depending on experi- frosty libations complete with baked in baby. Af- myself. throwing it into the woods be- ence, is $11.34 - $14.72 per hour," ter reading way too many king After the cake cooled, I hind our house, but realized our said Superintendent Eubanks. cake recipes on the internet, I sprinkled the colorful sugars on neighborhood raccoon prob- located at opted for Emeril’s version. It was top with the love and care that a ably would not have eaten ei- plain and simple. For once, the mom powders her new born child. ther. So I did want any self-re- Swim Lessons Set Fall River, Massachusetts native, I called my husband and son to specting, former Orleanian The University of West hadn’t kicked it up a notch. join me in the kitchen as we kicked would have done. I turned the Florida Aquatic Center will offer So I mixed and kneaded the off our family Mardi Gras season cake over and found where I swimming lessons on Saturdays dough. While I let it rise, I drank a with what would be the first of had inserted the bean, cut that throughout the spring for all ages. few “micro brew” Dixie beers and many king cakes. I took the first piece for myself, and anointed For more information or to wolfed down a bowl of homemade bite. It was heaven. It tasted just myself the King Cake Queen -- register, contact Nancy Quina, 24 Via de Luna Special sausage and shrimp gumbo. Then like the king cakes, minus the at least until morning. assistant director of Recreation, Pensacola Beach Locals I made olive salad for muffalettas baby, I used to eat from Happy Mardi Gras! at 850-474-2981. 850-932-6000 Room Rates and had placed my Zulu coconut McKenzie’s Bakery in New Or- on top of the microwave as a little leans. How we would line up for kitchen gris gris. Dixieland jazz that flavorless bread with dyed blared from the CD player speak- sugar. ers. Next, I dug out a few plastic “Sweets, did you leave babies from my son’s Mardi Gras something out?” asked my hus- stash and this is where my prob- band with much trepidation. lems began. “Mom, this is gross,” said “Mom, were those babies my son after he spit a half chewed made in China?” he asked. mouthful in the kitchen trash can. “Let me check,” I said as I “No, this is real king cake,” I put on my reading glasses and said all indignant and with four began the search for the high Dixie beers boosting my confi- powered magnifying glass. Sure dence. enough, stamped across the pink “Can you make another one little bum, “Made in China.” using the canned cinnamon “And you’re going to cook rolls?” with those?” he sarcastically in- “No!” quired. “Can we order one filled I knew not even to begin with raspberry filling from that argument. I was already on Gambino’s?” the losing side and thus my po- “No! No! No! No!” I cried, tentially lead bottom plastic forcing myself to eat another baby was conveniently replaced piece. “What do you two know by a dried red kidney bean. But I about king cakes, Mr. Philly boy quickly recovered and began to and your Californian side kick? wow my son with my ability to I’m the one from New Orleans and change white cane sugar into this is a true king cake.” beautiful purple, green and gold “We like the fake ones bet- sugars. Add one drop of food ter,” I heard in unison as they ex- coloring to one-third cup of sugar, changed high fives for great blend in a small food processor minds thinking alike. and you, too, can have any color Later on that evening, while PAGE 18 Island Times January 30, 2008

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I am looking for a gawdy beads. place to call home. 850 -450- YELLOW 4634 Medium But, I will sit on the curb Hazard in Flounder’s parking lot all day long waiting for Moderate Surf and/or Currents the parade. I will yell “Throw me GREEN somethin’, Mister,” at Low Hazard the top of my lungs to Calm Condi- strangers passing by on tions, Exercise decorated flat beds. Caution And, I will dance in the street until the cham- PURPLE pagne ceases to flow. Dangerous Marine Life Queen Florence, 2008 PAGE 20 Island Times January 30, 2008 VOTED BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT!! One of the many “Best of the Gulf Coast” awards won by Flounder’s in the News Journal’s polls.

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