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Volume IX, Number 1015 PensacolaPensacola Beach,Beach, FloridaFlorida NovemberSeptember 12, 3, 2013 BizarreParty Star Andrew Zimmern Time! Comes To The Beach

Queen Shugah Calls Upon Wooly Boogers To Celebrate At Look Inside for Kiss The HurricaneTasty Times Special Section

The Pensacola Beach Chamber has a recipe for success using star power and culinary talents to amp up the Sixth Annual Taste of the Beach, Saturday and Sun- day, September 14 and 15 at Casino Beach. Andrew Zimmern, center, is a James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, food writer, teacher and is widely regarded as one of the most versatileSeason and knowledgeable personalities in theGoodbye food world. He’s the creator, host and co-executive Bawl producer of Travel Channel’s hit series, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern, Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World, and his new series, Bizarre Foods America. Zimmern will be at Taste of the Beach Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. The festival, which showcases Pensacola Beach’s restaurants includes a dessert contest. Chef John Flaningam of Crab’s, top left, earned fi rst place in 2012. His Bushwacker Pie earned him a spot in the fi nals which will be Saturday at 3 p.m. Tropical birds and racing hermit crabs will Stormdelight freeyoung is theguests. way Pensacolato be, according Beach residentto Queen Laken Shugah Harvey, Jayne top Drees right, Redmond. has been to As Taste the 2013of the Hurricane Beach every Season year. drawsLook for to hera close, in the her Mermaid royal dutiesParade are on complete.Sunday and She the willHula relinquish Hoop contest her incrown the Children’s November Area. 16 atRev Paradise up your Barengines! and GrillGeorge during Smith the and Wooly his brother-in-law Booger Kiss Mike the HurricaneCook, bottom Season right, Goodbyeproudly mug Bawl. the Thecamera party, next which to Smith’s begins entry at 3in p.m., the Life’s is open A Vette to anyone on the Beach who loves car show. the Beach. The show The is certifi Saturday ed Wooly from 10 Boogers, to 3 p.m. andThe Saucethose Bosswho Wouldalays down Been, some Coulda serious Been, blues Shouldaon the Gulfside Been andPavilion Woolies-in-Training stage, bottom left. will He singsbe there and celebrating.cooks a giant Do pot you of gumbo. want to It deliciousbe Wooly? entertainment. Turn to page The 2. full list of ingredients for the two day buffet of fun is on Page 2 and in Tasty Times, a special four page festival, pull-out section. PAGE 2 Island Times November 12, 2013 Storm Season Ends With Wooly Booger Bawl “You must believe!” Her kept her royal compass point- gins at 5 p.m. bama tornadoes and the folks Boogers have faded from the Royal Sweetness Queen Shugah ed out to sea which is where The identity of the new still dealing with the aftermath scene, there is a small family of Jayne Drees Redmond, the Be- she wanted storms to stay, and Queen Shugah is a closely of Superstorm Sandy.” originals who maintain the col- nevolent and Adorable Titular they did. guarded secret. The name is Rest assured that is the only orful, rich historical lifestyle. Ruler of the Great Sandspur “As soon as I had the ti- chosen by a royal group of Woo- quiet moment during the Bawl. “Being a Wooly Booger is a Republic has spoken. She com- ara on my head, then a tropical lies who meet in a back corner The Wooly Boogers are known state of mind,” said Kathi Lewis, manded and her island tribe of storm named Andrea, formed of a dark bar room. The name for their ability to party. Queen Shugah, number sumptin’ Wooly Boogers obeyed. Their in the Gulf,” said Queen Jayne. of the Queen will be revealed at The Wooly Booger name sumptin. “If you love the beach collective energies once again “Needless to say, I got all the the Bawl. was slapped on the island’s intensely, can party immensely, repelled storms from the shores good luck charms out and start- “We will burn the 2013 bearded and fun loving popula- then you may be wooly and not of their beloved island. ed sending her away.” storm names in effi gy and the tion by a former beach lawman even know it. We welcome all.” It’s time to celebrate. The TS Andrea made landfall ashes are saved to pass on to who used it as a derogative de- Join them in the revelry, Wooly Booger Kiss the Hurri- well to the east of Pensacola the new Queen,” said previous scription in the daily newspa- the dancing, the toasting and cane Season Goodbye Bawl is Beach on June 6. Queen Shugah Deb Friedman. per. The band of locals grabbed the gratitude. One more sea- Saturday, November 16 at 3 p.m. “Tropical Storm Karen “It’s a time honored tradition.” the moniker and never let it go. son and the beach was spared at Paradise Bar and Grill. It is gave a few non-believers a scare In addition to the Corona- Although many of the Wooly from storms. open to everyone at no charge. at the beginning of October,” tion and Fire Ceremony, the “It is time to drink and said Jayne. “She was an incon- Storm Dart Board will be avail- A little bit of history..... dance and do as we please,” venience, and was predicted to able for islanders to take aim at Wooly Booger Social Club records show 163 Founding and Charter said Queen Shugah. “I invite all head for Louisiana before turn- the storms which tried to take Members in 1996. Wooly Boogers, Wanna-Be’s, ing east to scrape along the Gulf aim at them. Here’s a few Royal Woolies: Coulda-Beens, Shoulda-Beens Coast. That was not going to New this year is an offi - Originally, it was thought that Queen Shugah should have a King to and Yet-To-Be Woolies to join happen. Not on my watch.” cial Wooly Booger gift basket assist her, but that changed eventually. me.” Karen spun out, south of to be given away to one lucky 1996-97 Glenda McCleary and Kenny Williams The weather gurus and over- the Morgan City. The storm person. There is no charge to 1998 Louise and JR Turner educated scientists who hole up was sheared in half by a swath get a chance to win. Just show in their laboratories in Colorado of dry air. The Hurricane Cen- up, get a ticket and be ready to 1999 Chuck and Judy LeBum L’Oignon predicted a blockbuster storm ter ceased reporting on her and have a good time. The basket is 2000 Lynn Edwards and Joy Domm season. The super computers the Wooly Boogers toasted the sponsored by Island Times. The *Manny Friedman and data forecast 11 hurricanes. power of Queen Shugah. famous New Orleans musicians Note that King Manny was the Wooly Booger with the shortest time With only a few weeks left un- Here’s your chance to toast in the band 30 x 90 will take the on the throne. Two minutes. His fi rst offi cial act was to abdicate. til the end of hurricane season, the Queen, too. The Bawl begins stage at 6 p.m. 2001 Rita Love Perry and Bernie Grimes the scientists are recanting their at 3 p.m. where all the Queen’s “Before I crown the new The Wooly Boogers went into hiding. No one knows where, but the predictions. Ten tropical storms subjects may bring forth a good Queen, I want to honor past Hurricanes launched an assault on the island, which awakened them. and two hurricanes churned up luck charm, gris gris or any oth- Queens and Wooly Boogers 2007 Paulette Provost this year. er powerful talismans to place at in Heaven,” Queen Jayne an- 2008 Renee Mack Queen Shugah Jayne sends her altar. She is accepting these nounced. “We avoided hurri- 2009 Kathi Lewis a royal nod to the arid and dust- gifts as part of the growing col- canes, but Mother Nature is a 2010 Shelley Johnson fi lled air which traveled from the lection that will be passed to the fi ckle thing. So, we will have a 2011 Deb Friedman Sahara Desert to squelch the for- new Queen Shugah during the moment of silence for the vic- 2012 Christine Bunkie Hewerdine mation of any super storms. She coronation ceremony which be- tims of Oklahoma City and Ala- 2013 Jayne Drees Redmond Leaseholders Foot Bill For Island Promotions, Operations Millions of Dollars Spent For Visitors And Citizens Enjoyment, Safety Santa Rosa Island Author- the island. The fees are paid by The report seeks to show ing a public relations campaign North shore beach renourish- ity Board Member Ed Guernsey residential and commercial lease- the economic impact of Pensac- to create a greater understanding ment: $722,000 grabbed fellow board member’s holders in addition to the ad va- ola Beach and educate the public of what the leaseholders provide Gulf beach renourishment per- attention during his November 6 lorem taxes being levied, and about the Santa Rosa Island Au- for the rest of the world, and the mits: $270,000 presentation. His comparison of MSBUs. thority. It was prompted by the function of the SRIA. LaFitte Cove dredging: $65,000 taxes and fees collected by neigh- The report showed pending State Supreme Court The fi nancial details of the Parking lot and Road repair: boring resort areas was followed $7,921,991 in lease fees were decision regarding the legality report reminded Board members $500,000 by a comprehensive look at what dedicated to public safety, public of taxation of leasehold property how some of the lease fees are al- New Visitors Information Center: the SRIA lease fees support on works, events and advertising. and improvements on Santa Rosa located. $280,000 Island. Should taxation be legal, Road Bonds: $600,000 Advertising and Promotion: and the leaseholders become fee Fire Station: $200,000 $400,000 simple title owners, then the lease Ambulance Service: $74,580 The Santa Rosa Island Au- fees would no longer be collected. Sheriff Deputies: $202,811 thority does not receive the Bob Island Times “We are a good partner to Sheriff sub-station utilities: Sike Bridge toll, sales tax, ad va- Escambia County,” said Guern- $8,400 lorem taxes or bed tax revenues. sey. “How in the world can the Bob Sikes Fishing Bridge Main- “We want Escambia Coun- Published every other Tuesday County afford to support this tenance and sanitary facilities: ty’s political leadership to know SHELLEY W. JOHNSON, PUBLISHER without lease fees on Pensacola $7,700 the story,” said Guernsey. “And Post Offi ce Box 844 • Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 Beach?” Public Safety and Lifeguarding the public needs to be acquainted 850-748-6878 phone Guernsey predicts services Services: $1,625,000 with it.” will be cut, quality will diminish, Public Works: $2,695,000 The discussion continues at [email protected] responsiveness will be lacking Air Show & Bands on the Beach: the November 20 SRIA meeting www.MyIslandTimes.com and serious issues will result in $209,500 which begins at 5 p.m. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. this shortfall. Air Show & Bands on the Beach The report is online at www. The SRIA Board is consider- Security: $62,000 myislandtimes.com. November 12, 2013 Island Times PAGE 3 Forever...Barefoot on the Beach As a tribute to Jane Waters who passed away January 10, 2012 Island Times will continue to run some of Jane’s favorite columns for your enjoyment The Islander Newspaper - her when he kept insisting the the leaseholders were honored tax battle, hoping to piece them Margaret is a warm and caring September 22, 1980 street lights were burning there. with an award from the Clean together into a whole cloth of person, no matter how angrily Like all good Marine Cap- Margaret knew the street stayed Community Commission. She fair taxation for the residents determined she may be to right tains, Margaret Lloyd is fear- dark for many months after urged the entry of a float in the of this beach. a wrong, she always tempers less and flawless. As she steps the hurricane. She protects the first ever Mardi Gras parade on What kind of person is her remarks with a ready smile. down now from the command dunes, forms committees to the beach. She has flung herself this who will labor at her big The better she becomes known post she has served so valiantly make owners clean up debris wholeheartedly into every issue desk most of the night just to the more respect she gains. Her for two years, she leaves a trail at their homes, gets signs re- pertinent to the good life on prepare a report on the needs indomitable will, her tenacity, of victories unprecedented in furbished, weeds cut, sea oats Pensacola Beach. Like taxes. and grievances of beach resi- her efficiency and her classic Beach Leaseholder Association planted. She brings senators, Margaret has appeared be- dents to the SRIA? She prob- ability for leadership may strike history. She beat the County firemen, policemen and any fore Committees, written and ably does not even glance at terror into the hearts of Florida Commissioners down when other dignitaries she can cap- telephoned Senators, invaded the plaque hanging on the wall politicians… and she may they tried to push a 25 percent ture to speak at the Leaseholder the tax collector’s and property which commends her as the tackle them with vehemence… lease fee increase through this meetings. She initiated the appraiser’s offices…over and “Woman of the Year” on Pen- but always with that smile. We year. She challenged the head “Leave Only Your Footprints over and over again. She has sacola Beach. She is much too congratulate her for her past engineer at Gulf Power to ride Please” campaign for which picked up the remnants of the busy to give herself a pat on the victories, and we know that down Ariola Drive at night with back for all she has done for while she will no longer serve her friends, her neighbors, the as president of the Leasehold- 350 members of the Associa- ers and Residents Association, Bikers Needed tion and the hundreds of others she will not dessert the taxation The Krewe du YaYa’s hopes who do not even know her. So, battlefield. So for the sake of their signature color goes from we will do that for her…here her future…and ours…we say pink to the green at the November and now. We will tell you that “Go get ‘em, Maggie!” 16 Pedal Pub Crawl fundraiser on Pensacola Beach. Registration is at 10 a.m. at the Sandshaker. Entry fee is $20 and includes Start Time: lunch plus a grand prize Beach 6 PM weekend drawing ticket. The Dues $30 fi rst stop will be Paradise Bar and ~ Grill at 11, then lunch at Bamboo The Krewe Willie’s at 12:45, over to Capt’n welcomes Fun at 2:15, then on to Shaggy’s all who at 3:30, fi nally stopping back at wish to join. the Sandshaker at 5 p.m. for an Pensacola Beach American Legion’s Tom Fitzgerald, left, afterparty with the band Class X. congratulates Ray Hood, winner of the October 19 Putt Putt Out- Please come For more details, log on to ing. Ray, who had the lowest score, donated his winnings back to meeting www.kreweduyayas.com. to the Post which uses the event proceeds to support Christmas to apply. for veterans in nursing homes and other charitable campaigns.

Raw Lunch Krewe of Wrecks Meetings Oysters Specials Nov 18 Islander Lounge Jan 13 Flounder’s Mon- Fri 11-2 Fresh Nov 25 Paddy O’Leary’s Jan 20 Shaggy’s Gulf Dinner Dec 2 Riptides Jan 27 The Break Seafood Specials Dec 9 PegLeg Pete’s Feb 3 Cactus Flower Nightly OPEN EVERYDAY at 11 AM Dec16 Paradise Bar Feb 10 TBA Feb 17 Elk’s Lodge Wings • Burgers • Seafood • Ribs Jan 6 Hemingway’s Mardi Gras on the Island Events January 11: Krewe of Nereids King Kake Party, 3-7 pm Paradise CATCH IT ALL! January 11: Krewe of Bananimals Ball, 7-11. Springhill Suites * OPEN EVERYDAY January 25: Krewe of Nauga Champagne Breakfast, The Dock, 10 AM * at 11am January 25: Krewe of Kids Sign Up, Beach Church, 2 PM Sports February 7: Krewe of Nereids Moon Pie Party, Sandshaker, 7 PM Our latitude will WINGS February 8: Krewe of Kids Royal Doughnut Breakfast, Church, 8 AM * in Hi Def February 22 Kids and Kritters Parade, 2 PM, Across from Sidelines change your attitude 40 TVs 49 c February 22 Krewe of Wrecks Grand Costume Ball, Elk’s * Every Thursday February 24 Queen’s Dinner, Flounder’s * 8 Big Screens February 24 King’s Supper, Elk’s *  Waterfront Dining  Specials March 1 Champagne Breakfast, Crab’s, 10 AM *  Oyster Bar Tues: Half Price Bottles Monday - Cajun Nite March 1 Street Dance, Sabine Sandbar, Noon  of Wine Tuesday - Surf and Turf March 2 Krewe of Wrecks Parade, 2 PM Live Music Wed: Raw Oyster March 3 Red Beans and Rice Lunch, 11 AM * Some events Wed - Mexican Madness require tickets, Gift Shop Specials March 4 Krewe of Coma, Sandshaker, 6 PM #2 Via de Luna All Sports March 4 Shoe Box Float Contest, Paradise, 8 PM reservations, Kids Playground Thurs: Baked Oyster or membership Specials Pensacola Beach Always On 1010 Ft. Pickens Road • Pensacola Beach 934-3660 932-4139 • www.peglegpetes.com www.sidelinessportsbarandrestaurant.com PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com PAGE 4 Island Times November 12, 2013 ? ?? ? ???? ? rivia? ? ? ?? ? TThe Trivia Master got down seagulls.” PEOPLE and dirty with the last question. Lady Kim Schmitz of the It was a rather pedestrian inquiry Trivia Roundtable ascended Dune GNOME MORE SECRET it. Humphrey was named Ferry Sabine Sandbar. for those who were in the know: Olympus and returned with the Gifts of gnomes were anony- Pass Middle School Teacher of the Year. Congrats. WINNERS “How do you get Joe’s Feet or words from the Wise One, “In mously left in Beach gardens and Monika Cosson was dressed Joe’s Toes?” Any self-respecting the late 60s and 70s, when you the Coconut Telegraph rattled to SOCIAL SCHEDULE as an Egyptian Black Cat at Wooly Booger would have a went into Dirty Joe’s barefoot life seeking the identity of the Gena Raymon, the Beach’s the Wrecks Costume Contest, permanent case of Joe’s Feet by you’d come out and your feet generous Gnominator. Seems Sidewalk Social Director, gath- October 28. She was part of the Labor Day and with proper care would be black, hence Joe’s Feet George and Becky Geriner had ered her good time gang to launch winning trio that included Morrie and a pair of real shoes, it might or Joe’s Toes. And Wednesday the garrison of gnomes. The elves Tim Morgan into the Nifty Six- Drees and Monica McVay. There fade by Christmas. Real shoes nights would be the worst night who dispatched the garden statues ties. Morgan’s sixtieth birthday was no off-key meowing - Cos- were usually met with scorn and because it was free draft beer for included Chuck Brower, Kim was October 27. His fans and son’s the Beach Church Choir ridicule. Flip fl ops or Slaps were the ladies. Draft beer would be all Schmitz, G Cole, Bob Dority and friends partied with him at the Director. sufficient footwear for almost over the fl oors.” Penny Jenkins. Christine Bunkie any island establishment. The The foot blackening contin- Hewerdine was a late recruit. Joe’s Feet affl iction, according to ued into the next decades as well. There you have it. Case solved. Wooly Booger and Trivia Winner The free draft beer did, too. What will they be up to next? Add some Craig Barrow is contracted by The pool tables, juke box, CHAMPAGNE TOAST going barefoot in the old Dirty cut-offs, steel tipped darts and Beach residents Mike and life to your Joe’s. Correct, CB. He notes that Crown Royal bags for purses are Susi Mardis have been holding establishment is now The Break. comical memories from a host of hands for over four decades. The next party. Can you get Break Feet? Or Bro- Dirty Joe’s faithful who waxed fun loving couple celebrated their ken Toes? Or is there a no shirt, poetic to the TM. forty-third wedding anniversary no shoes, no service rule? Kathy Christoff has feet but last month. If there were rules at Dirty no Joe’s Toes. She has no shirt, Call Joe’s about wearing shoes or either. She felt like Joe’s Toes HEY TEACH shirts, they were ignored. The were something like athlete’s foot Does teaching middle Boogie, Inc. shirtless and barefooted were and should be avoided at all costs. schoolers all day develop your never denied service. Although Shirtless, still, KC. patience or hone your ability to the Trivia Master is assured that Here’s a photo trivia ques- bluff? Toots Humphrey is one • Holiday Parties of the Beach’s winningest poker the proprietor, Jack White, took tion. Check out this vintage photo • Birthday Fun great measures to keep the fl oor below. Can you name the trio of playing divas. Her folks, Gary spotless, those who frequented Beach chicks who are about to and Maureen, are co-owners • Anniversaries MUSIC & TRIVIA DJ’s without fl ip fl ops, ended up board the very fi rst ride of the of Paddy O’Leary’s, so it’s not • Winter Weddings Gulf Coast’s Leader with a special sooty coating on very fi rst Penascola Beach Trol- unusual to see her at the Irish in DJ Entertainment the bottom of their feet. Perhaps ley? If you are the fi rst to correctly pub. But, she has a real job in they were dragging the grime into ID these gals, you will win an Pensacola and is darn good at 850-438-1660 • www.boogieinc.com the Wooly Booger watering hole Island Times trivia t-shirt. Send from their previous travels. your answer to islandtimes@ Chuck Steele says “Getting bellsouth.net with Trivia in the Come as you are Go where Dance in the sand Joe’s Toes is one of the Island’s subject line. Include your name Bike, boat or car the locals go Eat by the Sound self-correcting errors, like feeding and phone number. 21 Via de Luna Who are these people? MUSIC Pensacola Beach NOV 13 JIMMY THACKERY, 6 PM 850-916-5087 NOV 14 BYRAN LEE, 6 PM paradisebar-grill.com NOV 15 30 X 90, 6 PM NOV 16 30 X 90, 6 PM FUN BAR NOV 17 IBC FUNDRAISER, 3 PM WED, 7 PM Top 10 Florida Support these local musicians! POKER Beach Bars Texas Hold ‘Em Full Service NOV 20 SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY, 6 PM Poker Games Open Air NOV 22 RED DOG & FRIENDS, 6 PM NOV 23 FATTY WATERS BAND, 6 PM SPORTS NOV 24 FATTY WATERS BAND, 3 PM College & NFL FOOD Football on our Try a Fred Burger Discover The big screen or Renee’s Famous Bounty! Blue Sky Wooly Booger Shrimp Salad Gift BawlNov Shoppe Bring a good luck charm 16 Coronation INN Fire Ceremony 3PM Play & Stay Rates Free Prize Drawing Reservations Dancing Next to Sonic 850-932-2319 Everyone’s Invited! 3479 Gulf Breeze Pkwy • 850-932-7100 November 12, 2013 Island Times PAGE 5 Loud Parties Quelled By SRIA Noise Abatement Recommendation A quiet time was established deputies and say we have a noise our stated policy, I feel there must will be beginning some roof During the Board Member’s by the Santa Rosa Island Author- complaint, the officer arrives be a good reason to do so and maintenance and repair. Guests Forum, Fred Gant asked staff ity at their Full Board meeting without a decibel meter. That does there must be a super majority to at Flounder’s will have a new for an update on the Beach Re- November 6. In response to a not help the situation.” approve that exception.” waterfront seating area complete nourishment projects. Director request from Escambia County The Noise Ordinance in the Director of Administration with a fire pit. Lee responded that the SRIA has to revisit the Noise Ordinance Core Area, which includes the Robbie Schrock alerted the Board Ghio gave the Board good invested $250,000 in obtaining for Pensacola Beach, a recom- beach’s business and entertain- that a request for a $200,000 news about the Visitor’s Informa- permits which do not expire for mendation for limiting noises to ment areas, remains unchanged. sponsorship will be coming be- tion Center. five years. In addition, Lee has no more than 65 decibels during Noise should not exceed 70 deci- fore the board next. “I received the development been actively working with offi- the day and 55 decibels from 10 bels, day or night. A proposed digital billboard order for the Center,” said Ghio. cials in Perdido Key and Navarre p.m. to 7 a.m. outside of the core The Board also voted fa- sign to replace the across-the-road “Plans are ready to go. We can Beach to share the $3 million cost area passed unanimously. The vorably to extend the landscape banners went dark. The Pensacola move into the next phase.” of mobilization. previous recommendation used a project to include an additional Beach Boulevard banner poles The Board approved the “If all three do our renourish- decibel measurement in the Core $500,000 worth of palms along will be dismantled as part of the timeline for advertising Request ment together then we can share Area and a standard of reason- Via de Luna from Avenida 23 new access road construction. The for Proposals and a bid opening the cost of the barge, one million ableness in the residential area. to Portofino. The current project Board requested input from the date of December 6. a piece,” said Lee. “Saves every- The County did not approve of the has 1,352 cabbage palms and 547 business community regarding a “We want to get this project body money.” two standards of measurement. pindo palms being planted from high definition, full color digital on track,” said SRIA Executive The SRIA Committees meet Residents along Ariola Drive Avenida 10 to Avenida 23. The sign to display event informa- Director Buck Lee. “We need on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. have long been plagued by loud second phase will add 1,600 cab- tion. Pensacola Beach Chamber to get the construction complete The meetings are open to the music emanating from rental bage palms and 800 pindo palms President Nicole Stacey reported prior to the beginning of our sum- public. Agendas are available at houses. In Escambia County, to the landscaping project. Instal- that out of the forty responding mer tourist season.” www.sria-fla.com. the Noise Abatement Ordinance lation will take approximately businesses, over half would use provides for a standard of rea- 120 days. the digital sign to promote events, sonableness that some Pensacola The Beach’s landscape proj- but none were willing to pay $800 Beach residents favored. ect is financed by the Island per week to do so. Of the respon- “We have two wedding Beautification Fund, which is dents only seven had used the houses in our neighborhood,” funded by excess lease fees paid banner system. The SRIA board said Beach resident Terry Pres- by Portofino leaseholders. decided that there was not enough ton. “My preference would be a Event promoters who re- interest in the new sign to justify standard of reasonableness, but I quest sponsorship money from the anticipated cost of more than can support the decibel levels of the Santa Rosa Island Authority $150,000. 65 and 55.” will have a new 8 page applica- “The time may come when Jim Leslie, who lives on tion to complete which requires we may need this,” said Pavlock. Ariola Drive, preferred a standard an extensive post event report “Let the banners go away, and the of reasonableness as well, but be filed. The proposed policy set businesses can come to us.” asked the SRIA Board to supply a request limit of $2,500 and a Director of Developmental the deputies with more than one required five SRIA board votes to Services Paolo Ghio reported Pensacola Beach Optimist Club happily elected Directors (L to R) Jane McGrath, vice-president, Dave Sundstrom, treasurer, Carleen decibel meter. exceed that limit. After discussion that there were three new resi- Wheeler, president and Rev. Chuck Randle, secretary. The Club is cur- “I don’t know why noise can and two failed motions, the Board dential construction projects on rently accepting new members. Dues are $88 per year. If interested,call be louder at my beach house as approved a limit of $7,500 with the Beach. Portofino Boardwalk Bettie Lee Sundstrom at 850-436-2079. compared to someone living in the standard four approving board East Hill. There is no reason to members to grant an increased have loud music in residential amount. areas of the Beach at night,” he Board Member Dave Pav- said. “Please buy more than one lock, who was the lone dissenting decibel meter. When we call the vote, said, “If we are exceeding

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There ally have the “Tar Bawl” sug- that I always save the skins of is a constant need for volunteers gested and discussed by many my baked potatoes. I love potato to just share a few minutes of islanders during the “summer of skins but Bill doesn’t so he peels time in helping to provide pack- tar” that caused nearly as much his away. I also love the inside 850-261-2462 ages, donating supplies, offer- devastation than the most intense of the skins so I never have a ing a ride to a disabled veteran hurricanes. So, be there or be lot of potato left. Adding Bill’s who doesn’t have transportation, blamed….. and don’t say I didn’t left-over potatoes to my potato buying groceries and delivering warn you. skin creates the perfect amount them to a home-bound veteran, Besides all the above, this for me. Usually I just add a bit names, logos, custom art or donating money to charitable Bawl is the best event of the of sour cream to the leftover po- organizations helping Veterans entire year, because it is a huge tato, then top it with shredded small or large quantities (check thoroughly fi rst to see relief to “Kiss the Hurricane cheese and bacon bits, then broil Owner Peggy Henshall www.CajunStitchery.com how much goes directly to help- Season Goodbye” since it’s the until cheese is melted and bacon is ready to keep ing). The list is endless so there biggest threat to our homes and bits are nicely crisp. If like me, you in stitches! [email protected] is no excuse for not making ev- island. The weather is usually you prefer using leftovers for ery Veteran feel the love, grati- great and it’s the time of year for this recipe, then we have to bake tude and appreciation for their islanders to enjoy paradise with- potatoes twice. But it’s worth it. Award winning service... sacrifi ce, service and success in out all the summer visitors. So, let’s cook…….. defending our freedom. Each reigning Queen Seafood Stuffed Potato Linda Taylor Murphy The next big Event will be Shugah has contributed and es- 4 – lg. baking potatoes, al- the Wooly Booger Social Club’s tablished her own powerful tra- ready cooked or left over 850-748-0865 “Kiss the Hurricane Season dition in such fun ways. In no ½ Cup butter Women’s Council of Realtors Goodbye Bawl” which is sched- particular order of succession, ½ Cup sour cream (more if uled for November 16. The Bawl I created the “Keep the Hurri- needed for desired consis- 2012 REALTOR of the Year will take place at Paradise Bar canes Away this Season Bawl” tency) and Grill at 3 p.m. Queen Shugah and Q.S. Deb Friedman chose 1 – Pound fresh crab meat [email protected] Jayne Drees Redmond has done a the fun of “The Hurricane Dart 1 Tsp. Salt www.pensacolagulfbreezehomes.com spectacular job this year in keep- Board” and the offi cial burning I Tbsp. Tony Cachere’s Ca- independently owned and operated ing the storms from our beloved of each named hurricane of her jun (original) seasoning Island. Mark your calendar now reign. Q.S. Shelley had a very 2 Tbsp. fi nely chopped on- so you can show your love and cool “Wooly Booger Altar” built ion Maria’s Fresh Seafood Market appreciation for her hard work. allowing us to provide offerings, 1 ½ Cup shredded cheddar Take a little bit of the Gulf Coast home! This is the only Bawl where the which now have to be glued be- cheese (or your choice) Fresh from the boats daily current reigning Queen is eager cause some have already disap- 1 Cup bacon bits We can cold pack for travel or ship anywhere. to relinquish her crown. It’s a peared. I can only hope whoever Slice potatoes length-wise tough job. As Queen Shugah is responsible needed those pow- (unless using leftovers) and • RED SNAPPER AND TRIGGERFISH Jayne’s reign ends, she will be erful objects more than we do. scoop out center of potatoes. • GROUPER AND FLOUNDER passing her very powerful crown Q.S. Christine Bunkie Hewer- Whip (or beat) the potatoes add- • OYSTERS AND SHRIMP • MUCH MORE! to the next Queen Shugah. This dine commissioned a very pow- ing sour cream and butter until 621 Cervantes Street particular crown has been worn erful “Staff of Power” (created fl uffy. Add crab meat, season- MON - SAT 8 AM - 7 PM by many previous Queens, so by Krewe of Nereids King Nasty ings and onion to potato mixture. Pensacola • 432-4999 SUNDAY 8 AM - 6 PM it is believed to have acquired John Thomas). She also chose Fill potato skins and bake at 450 Call for directions from the Beach some powerful mojo. Each suc- the Sun as her talisman. Queen degrees for 15 minutes. Remove ceeding Queen Shugah will need Jayne created her Center of Pow- from oven, top with cheese and as much power as she can get; er by using a giant “Compass” as bacon bits. Place under oven native cafe especially in light of the pre- her focus, then added smaller broiler, keeping close watch, Serving Breakfast and Lunch vious seasons we’ve survived powerful objects around its outer until bubbly and lightly crisp. without any raging storms. This circle. She has completed her Add your favorite bread and a 7:30 am to 3 pm “job” just gets harder and harder mission and accomplished our nice salad for the perfect meal! and our Queen Shugah’s need all goal magnifi cently (although I Serves 4. Try our of us to believe in and provide know, at times she was as scared Enjoy, share and don’t for- whatever support our Queen witless.) get to thank a Veteran. Make ev- sh tacos! requires to accomplish her mis- The Council of Queen ery day Veteran’s Day! sion. So, step up, show up, and Shugahs has convened, nomi- See ya at the Wooly Booger pledge your allegiance and loy- nated, discussed and by major- Bawl and in the kitchen.... 45 A Via de Luna • 934-4848 November 12, 2013 Island Times PAGE 7 T�� S�ho�� B��� R�ng� MAKING THE GRADE Cayson McCurdy Jake Clifton John Turk DATES TO NOTE Beach School kids who are Harrison O’Daniel Nicholas Collins A-B Honor Roll Early Release day on No- attending Gulf Breeze Middle Sophia Slobodian Audrey Foss Hannah Buchalter vember 27 for Thanksgiving. No School just completed their fi rst Josh Thompson Lily Hoffert Micha Clark classes November 28-29. nine week grading period. The Eighth Grade A Honor Roll Will Jenkins Alana Depascalis Early Release day on De- following were named to the Avery Gibson Ivey Johnson Libbie Frierdich cember 20 for Christmas holi- Honor Roll: Macy Mateer Ella Kauffman Kai Hoffert days. School resumes January 3. Sixth Grade A Honor Roll Meredith McCurdy Stellan Nilssen Jude Hunter Krewe of Kids Sign Up Ella Amos Katelyn Stahl Ben Olson Ryan Jenkins Meeting, Saturday, January 25 Sofi e Babcock Lauren Stokes Joy McLaurine’s Ryland McCurdy at 2 p.m. at the Beach Church Mark Braxton John Sweet Third Grade Class Mia Montgomery Fellowship Hall. $10 to join. Grabby Diehl Zophia Uszok A Honor Roll Azzi Parries Open to fi fth grade and younger. Chloe Kauffman Eighth Grade A-B Honor Roll Eliza Abston McKaylie Uhl Preschoolers need adult partner. Matthew McCurdy Blair Amberson Baylen Crance John McDowell Bryce Callahan Eli Jones Kimberly Noble James Cartwright Katie Turk Jon Smith Taylor Duhe A-B Honor Roll Sixth Grade A-B Honor Roll Adeleine Frierdich Maggie Feltenberger Ashely Etheredge Hannah Mabire Zack Giovanini Cali Hargrove Alexandra Salazar Jack Gordon James Renfroe TOP HONORS Madalyn Hughes Tekoah Roby Pensacola Beach Elementary Morgan Kronlage Zachary Smoker students who earned academic Gracyn Phelps Madeline Taylor mention for the fi rst nine week Hollyn Will featured listing... Victoria Williams grading period are: Tara Turk’s Fifth Grade Class MLS #452895 $215,000 A Honor Roll Seventh Grade A Honor Roll Debbie Campanella’s Beautiful Baywatch Condo Carlee Amberson Lauren Feltenberger Second Grade Class in the completely rebuilt building Chloe Huntley Audrey Gordon A Honor Roll with elevator. 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The Lizzard’s Tongue... by Elizabeth K. Hewson zon's customer service department take it back to the post office to do frustration, I fired off an email to label. And just when I thought the call me within 5 minutes. That a return to sender. He is truly sorry Amazon, probably one I should mystery was solved, I received an would give me enough time to for the inconvenience. I wanted to have slept on before hitting send, email from the third party company get the Asian spring rolls in the yell at the guy "Hey Jason, Hal- and immediately got a response that that sold the toy on Amazon. It It all started innocently enough. oven and start the rice. Just as I loween is over. Take off your mask it was from a person by the name wasn't Candy S. who ordered this After a day of running errands, I was clicking the cook button on and look into who sent this. Orders of Candy S., better known as my but a person by the name of Alicia was greeted by a very lightweight the rice cooker, my iPhone rang just don't mysteriously show up on sister. So I called her and let her P. and I was most definitely not the box adorned with that familiar label and the automated voice of Ama- peoples' doorsteps." set Amazon straight. Last I heard intended recipient. As if that was -- Amazon -- and it was addressed zon customer service was on the But maybe they do. Out of they were sending her a return news to me. Until next time.... to me. My heart skipped a beat other end informing me that my as I thought it was possibly a late call would be answered in the order birthday present or a miraculous de- it was received. I put my phone on livery of a sewing notion that I had speaker and went about my dinner ordered within the past six hours. preparations. So while juggling dry cleaning I set the table with our every and a bag of groceries, I carried the day dishes and even found chop- package inside the house thinking sticks from three different Asian this is most definitely something for countries, each representing a dif- me. Tossing the perfectly pressed ferent WestPac deployment from shirts and pants over the banister the Colonel's 25 years of service and setting the frozen foods on the in the US Marine Corps: Thailand, stairway, I ripped open the box to Korea, and Japan. Drifting off find Grover's Fire Truck and no in my thoughts as each set had packing slip. Total disappointment a story behind it, I was quickly was only just the beginning. brought back to reality with Con- I yelled over the blasting mu- nie Computer Voice reminding me sic to the Kid to come get his that my call would be answered in clean clothes before they were the order it was received. A quick a crumpled mess as the plastic glance at the oven timer told me wrap performed its own law of that I had 15 minutes to solve dog hair attraction. Dejected and the mystery and serve dinner. I disheartened, I carried my slightly wrestled my wok like pan from the melted frozen entrees and rational- top of the refrigerator, grabbed the ized everything would cook faster marinated chicken concoction for because it was kind of defrosted. Lettuce Wraps, heated up a skillet While the oven pre-heated to 400 and tossed in the beef and broccoli. degrees, I sent out a family text Before I knew it, I was ding- message: "Did anyone order Bar- ing the dinner bell as a five minute rett (my grandnephew) Grover's warning, placing edamame in the Fire Truck?" steamer basket on top of the rice, The first to respond were his double checking that five different paternal grandparents, Shouxnana sauces (soy, Tabasco soy, low-sodi- and Jefe. They were both a nega- um soy, ponzu, and sweet and sour) tive. Then his grand Aunt Dux was were on the table, and still listening no. His parents were both "not I." to the most annoying voice tell me His cousin, the Kid, in his wiseacre that my call will be answered in the way reminded me that I would have order in which it was received. My known if it were him or the Colonel phone's timer was close to twenty because our Amazon account is minutes; its battery was below 20 tied into my credit card. True, but percent. This was not good. a simple no would have sufficed. Before I served dinner, I found Calculating that I had a solid my charger and plugged in my 30 minutes to solve this mysterious phone hiding it underneath the delivery, I logged into my Amazon table but on an empty chair as we account and searched for the toy. have a no cell phone policy at the "Only 1 left!" The words jumped dinner table. The edamame took out at me even as I could hear the the hit for my actions, slightly over oven beeping, signaling me it was steamed; and I am very sure break- time to get cooking. Now, I was ing a house rule will come back to more determined than ever to find haunt me some day, but I was more its sender. There was a recipient, determined than ever to find out age 18 months to 4 years, waiting who sent Grover's Fire Truck. In for this colorful piece of Sesame the end, dinner was delicious and Street hard plastic made in China Connie only interrupted a dozen and wrapped in soft plastic with a times with her message. warning: Bag may cause suffoca- Eventually, after 85 minutes on tion! Please remove and discard! hold, two glasses of wine, and up And it wasn't Barrett. to my elbows in Dawn dish soap After answering a half dozen bubbles, I heard the voice of a live questions via an electronic form customer service rep. 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USAT Certifi ed Race Director whatever hurt you. Soon you’ll A: A solid state drive (also rently about six times the price The SSD is subject to failure Santa Rosa Island Triathlon be back in front of the television known as an SSD) is the newest of an HDD. If you purchase a only if the cells burn out from with a doughnut, a bag of chips technology for storing data in one-terabyte disk (1TB), you overuse. That should be a rare and a large soft drink. a computer. The unique thing will pay about $100 for the HDD event, but if the SSD does fail, So, how do you start? You about the SSD is that is has no and about $600 for the SSD. A the repair will be very expensive. can get great results, get in shape moving parts. All of the comput- Windows laptop only costs about An extended warranty might be a and be an athlete by WALKING! er programs and user documents $500 with the HDD installed. good idea. That’s not hard, you think. 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November 12, 2013 Island Times PAGE 13 Seeing Stars... your horoscope for next week ARIES (March 21 to April 19) you can be more valuable to them in SCORPIO (October 23 to No- caution: Be careful about whom you Although your energy level is high, the future. vember 21) Be careful about joining a ask for that information; otherwise, be careful not to commit to too many LEO (July 23 to August 22) colleague's plan to solve a workplace you could be misled. projects at this time. You'll do better Things start to brighten for the Lion's problem. Investigate it thoroughly. PISCES (February 19 to focusing on just a few tasks rather immediate fi nancial future. But be Otherwise, you could fi nd yourself in March 20) Changing situations than spreading yourself too thin. careful to resist the urge to splurge. a predicament with other associates. ties for those perspicacious Pisceans through the end of the week could who know how to make them work TAURUS (April 20 to May You need to tuck something away SAGITTARIUS (November lead to some challenging opportuni- 20) Your heart might be leading you to help you through another tight 22 to December 21) Slow down that to their advantage. in one direction, but pay attention to period. high-paced whirl you've been on. your keen Bovine intellect. I'm cau- VIRGO (August 23 to Sep- Spending quiet time alone or with Football Time! tioning you to think things through tember 22) Having to do too many people you care for can be both before making any commitments. tasks in too short a time could lower physically and spiritually restorative. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) your mood to just above the grum- CAPRICORN (December 22 College & NFL Games Your "serious" Twin has been domi- bling level. But if you handle things to January 19) Make suggestions, not nant in your life for quite a while. one at a time, you'll get through it all demands. You'll be more successful • Paddy’s Mug Club It's time now to let that "wilder" half soon enough. in getting people to follow your lead $5 Mug • $2 Beer take you out for some good times -- LIBRA (September 23 to if you exercise quiet patience instead Happy Hour during football games perhaps with someone very special. October 22) Your usually carefully of strong persuasion to get your ideas Texas CANCER (June 21 to July 22) made holiday plans could be subject across. Mon-Fri • 11 to 7 Hold’Em Career aspects are high for Moon to change later this month. 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The winning team at Kaboom Sports & Social Club's fi rst Sunday Funday Beach Volleyball Season at LandShark Landing was Workin' On A Pearl. Play- ers battled in a championship showdown Sunday, November 3 in a fl urry of setting and spiking. Back row (L to R): Casey Harvey, Ken Biland, Matt McCoy, Chris Hawkes, Clint Horton,Jill Ackerman and Dee Johnson. Middle row (L to R): Diana Harvey, Larry Westholm, Skylar Haynes and JJ Judkins. Front row (L to R): Matt Quinn, Karen Zilliox and Matt Eurgil. Not pictured: Todd Barker, Tim Estep, Kelly Rysula. November 12, 2013 Island Times PAGE 15 them. It's good karma for your next trip. Lots of action on the Piers. Pub Pedal A generous amount of Mahi over these past two weeks and now For Freddy Bonito are being caught, too. Get your bike, skateboard or Several King Mackerel have been anything that rolls and join the reported by anglers on the Navarre By annual Poker Pub Pedal hosted by pier. All the piers have reported Terri The Islander and The Break, Sun- Spanish Mackerel and Bluefi sh, McKamey day, November 17. Registration is too. What a great way to spend at 11 a.m. at the historic Islander an afternoon with these beautiful Wow can you believe it's No- Lounge in the Via de Luna Shop- days we have been having! vember already and Thanksgiv- ping Center. Kick stands are up at One of our bartenders at ing is just two 1 p.m. and riders will visit a list The Dock, Julie weeks away? of Pensacola Beach pubs, picking Hamilton caught It’s been a fan- up a fi ve card poker hand along the fever watch- tastic year for the way. ing everyone else. fishing and it Proceeds from the event are She got herself a hasn't stopped to benefi t Freddy Espo who is rod and reel and yet. faced with horrendous medical has been trying her The Red- bills after a brief illness. Freddy’s luck. Stick with it fish are re- beach family invites all to join the Jules. We'll see you ally starting to event. The last stop is The Break catching them in no move right now where the party really heats up. time. and reports Prizes, food, drink and friends. Ahoy Skipper! Paradise Regatta Hobie 16 winners were Plenty of from the Bob Dallas Roper, left, and Janice McGallen. Sailors competed Flounder action be- Sikes Bridge to benefi t Special Olympics in Santa Rosa Sound on a ing reported though fi shermen have sunny November 2. been phenom- this cooler snap King Rules enal. Huge will have them Bull Reds are moving. The run being reporting typically begins Hold ‘Em Something’s and here's a pic in late October or What’s in a name? Should sent to me. I November during you be concerned if you sit down just love seeing the fi rst major cold with a guy named Tex or King Always Shakin’ your pictures; Redfi sh caught while fi shing front and continues or McQueen during one of the nice job. from the Bob Sikes Fishing Bridge, through the early Texas Hold ‘Em 4444 Fun weekly NDAY north of Pensacola Beach. winter months. U I've been tourneys? Yes. Mike King landed S oke a Shaker Stage r out at Fort This means heavy in the winner’s circle at the Sand- a k weekly line up W/BECKY concentrations of Flounder from Pickens and you can really see shaker, October 28 and Chris 9 PM the Redfish schooling in the the river mouths to the Pass. From McQueen outlasted all the players Tues: Joshua Tyrone, 5-7PM water just off the pier. I'm hav- what I hear everyone’s been out on November 4. Tex Atkinson Karaoke w/Becky, 8PM ing great luck and so much fun fi shing or gigging to get them. played to the top spot at the Peli- Wed: Fatty Waters catching them, too. Remember So get off that football- can Lounge on October 25. 9PM - 1AM Thurs: Tyler Mac Band MONDAY that the limit is two fi sh and size watching couch and enjoy this But, don’t let that stop you. -Close Half Price beautiful weather we have been 9 PM - 1AM 10 AM must fall between eighteen and The games are open to everyone Drinks/Shots for BARE. twenty-seven inches. Bull Reds having. What are you waiting 21 and older. Weekly schedule is Poker, 7PM. Trivia, 7:30 PM are so much fun to bring in, but for? Grab a kid and go fi shing! on page 12 of this edition. Shakin’ Weekends practice catch and release with Nov 15 Class X One Stop Shop for the Watersports Enthusiasts 9 PM - 1AM FULL SERVICE Nov 16 In Hot Pursuit HAIR SALON 5K race; 8 AM $2 TUESDAY 10 AM-Close  Ya Ya’s Pedal $2 Wine/Beer/Well. 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