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PICTURES, 4A 75¢ YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER December 16, 2010 Still no Blaze scorches woods; arrest in DUI Retailers call hit-and-run officials suspect juveniles for tax-free on bridge ■ Recent acts of vandalism involving small fires at Tiger weekends to ■ It’s been almost 4 Point Park might be related months since resident’s spur recovery vehicle was totaled BY JOE CULPEPPER Gulf Breeze News ■ [email protected] Oil spill stunted Northwest Florida’s BY JOE CULPEPPER state-leading economic recovery Gulf Breeze News Fire department officials strongly [email protected] suspect a blaze that broke out in a wooded area near Tiger Point Park late BY VICI PAPAJOHN It’s been nearly 16 weeks Monday afternoon probably was start- Gulf Breeze News [email protected] since Gulf Breeze resident ed by juveniles. Christopher Paule was the vic- Units from Midway Fire District, The Deepwater Horizon oil spill negatively tim of a potentially deadly hit- Gulf Breeze Fire and Rescue, Holley impacted millions of people. In Florida, that and-run vehicle crash on the Navarre Fire and the state Division of impact was most acutely felt along the coast of Pensacola Bay Bridge. Forestry responded to a wildfire that Northwest Florida, according to Florida Paule is burned about six acres of a 15-20-acre TaxWatch and the Florida Retail Federation. UPDATE frustrated wooded area on the north- When the spill began April 20 with an explosion that the sus- ern periphery of Tiger and fire on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, the pect, Robert Demoranville, 30, Point Park and the west- Northwest Florida region was leading the state in of Pensacola, still has not been ern side of Tiger Trace recession recovery. The spill reversed that trend. arrested on charges of DUI and subdivision. No struc- While Florida’s statewide taxable sales contin- leaving the scene of an accident tures were threatened, ued to show improvement over the same month in with damage. and there were no the previous year, taxable sales in Northwest Paule and his 12-year-old injuries. Billowing Florida began to decline. Taxable sales reported son, Mike, miraculously were Kanzigg smoke, however, could be for June 2010 broke a string of 17 consecutive uninjured on Aug. 29 when seen from miles away, and strong months where growth in taxable sales outper- Demoranville, driving a northerly winds fueled the flames. formed the state as a whole. Chevrolet pickup northbound at As a result, the Florida Retailers Federation is a high rate of speed, slammed The initial call came in at approxi- mately 3:30 p.m. The fire was con- David Schulz/Gulf Breeze News asking BP to fund $15-25 million for tax-free into the back of Paule’s 2010 Midway Fire District Lt. Chris Stimmell shoots water toward a tained within 45 minutes and extin- weekends in seven consecutive months beginning Ford Fusion hybrid, totaling the fire in the woods just north of Tiger Point Park on Monday. guished by 6 p.m. Crews monitored the in February. vehicle. Demoranville had side- Authorities were able to contain the fire away from homes. swiped another vehicle before area throughout the night and early “We are looking for ways to ensure that 2011 ramming into the car carrying morning hours to ensure more fire did will be better. We need a program to stimulate the Paules. He exited the bridge not spark back up. Apartment fire victims tourism in Northwest Florida,” Florida Retail into Pensacola, where officers “We’ve had several recent fires in Federation executive director Rick McAllister said from the Pensacola Police that immediate area of the park, and we need public’s assistance Tuesday. “It’s in their best interest, too; let’s Department used a taser to sub- strongly believe it is juveniles,” remember that in August 2011, BP will have to pay Midway Fire Chief Jonathan Kanzigg the bill if these retailers continue to see losses.” due Demoranville before arrest- vided the displaced residents said. “(Tuesday) we’re going to be BY SCOTT PAGE Dominic M. Calabro, President and CEO of ing him on 16th Avenue at with food and lodging at a local working with residents in the area to try Gulf Breeze News Florida TaxWatch, said his firm’s study proves Jackson Street. hotel following the fire. to resolve this. We have a good idea of [email protected] that the area was devastated and needs to be Demoranville received pro- Golf Villas Apartments prop- bation for resisting arrest in who is doing it. helped with investments to help the area heal. Five Gulf Breeze families are erty manager Julie Webb said Pensacola, but authorities have See BLAZE  “We support that this will help jump-start the , Page 2A in need this holiday season after a Monday that three of the five yet to be successful in tracking See RETAILERS, Page 3A Related story fire damaged their apartment families have returned to differ- him down to serve the delayed ■ Gulf Power on alert during cold building on the morning of Dec. 7. ent units at the complex, located Elsewhere inside See UPDATE, Page 2A snap, offers heating tips, 4B The American Red Cross pro- See HELP, Page 2A ■ Related stories, charts, information, 2D Greenbriar flooding being addressed ■ Drainage project aims near Tiger Point. verse the flooded roadways and to prevent low-lying Many residents had to be res- rescue stranded residents. “We had a lot of rain. A lot of neighborhood from floods cued from flooded homes and a taken to a shelter opened at the ditches had debris and were Woodlawn Beach Middle School. overgrown, and the water didn’t BY LISA NEWELL “It was an ordeal,” remembers have anywhere to go,” Kanzigg Gulf Breeze News Midway Fire Chief Jonathan said. [email protected] Kanzigg. “We were walking a In a 24-hour period, southern The rains came, and came and boat without a motor in there, res- Santa Rosa County was deluged came in April 2005, and the cuing people.” with 10 to 12 inches of rain, He estimates flood waters according to then-Santa Rosa Gulf Breeze News file photo waters rose, filling the ditches and Lisa Newell/Gulf Breeze News Emergency Management Director A resident of the Greenbriar neighbor- encroaching on many homes in reached 2 feet deep in some of the New drainage pipes are being installed hood uses a kayak to navigate flood Gulf Breeze and the Greenbriar residences. The department also Dave Ling. Five days later, it along U.S. 98 in the Greenbriar area to waters that ravaged the area in 2005. area north of U.S. Highway 98 used a military cargo truck to tra- See FLOODING, Page 3A help alleviate the threat of flash floods.

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GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 2 A December 16, 2010 GULF BREEZE NEWS BLAZE: Panicked residents flooded MFD with calls Continued from page 1A An indigent person is known borhood where the only real vision,” Kanzigg said. “The to frequent the very woods threat to any property was. We biggest concern we had actually Thursday, Dec. 16 Wednesday, “We’ve had fire in the rest- where Monday’s fire broke out, set up a defensive attack with was the recycling bins. We did- rooms, a recycling bin, and over but Kanzigg doesn’t think the some hose lines to keep the fire n’t want an ember getting in Gulf Breeze Chamber Dec. 22 the weekend somebody set a man is responsible. from encroaching on the neigh- those dumpsters and blazing Business After Hours 5-7 Gulf Breeze p.m., The Villas, 101 McAbee “We don’t believe the fire borhood. We had the wind to up.” Toastmasters noon, Coke machine on fire. We’ve Court, Gulf Breeze had a couple of mischievous- was started by a homeless per- our advantage, which helped us Smoke lingered in the area Fellowship Hall, First son,” he said. “We have pretty out. We set up a perimeter and well into Tuesday morning, but Gulf Breeze Architectural Baptist Church of Gulf type fires that really didn’t Breeze, 555 Fairpoint amount to a lot of damage, but strong suspicion that it’s juve- just let the fire burn to the officials kept a sharp eye on the Review Board 6:30 p.m., Council Chamber, City Hall, Drive, Gulf Breeze you could tell they were very niles. That’s what we are pursu- roads. Then the Forestry woods. 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Early Deadlines juvenile in nature. They didn’t ing.” Division cut a trench around “There were some hot spots, Breeze have a lot of resources, proba- Emergency calls started the burn area.” stumps, inside the burn area,” Because of the bly just a match or lighter, pouring in to Midway Fire Northerly winds gusting to the Chief said. “But they were Monday, Dec. 20 approaching holidays, around 3:30 p.m. Monday. 25 to 30 miles per hour and contained. They weren’t going advertising deadlines for which is enough, but the fires Santa Rosa County Gulf Breeze News have never accelerated or caused “We received a lot of calls bone-dry conditions contributed to spread.” Commission Committee – been adjusted. Deadline extensive damage. We’re work- from some panicked neighbors to the threat, but the winds actu- Kanzigg said authorities cancelled for the Thursday, Dec. 30 ing with the State Fire Marshal about the smoke,” Kanzigg said. ally aided in keeping the flames would continue their investiga- Gulf Breeze City Council issue is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23. Deadline and the state Division of “But as it turned out, the fire from any structures. tion. He said a reward program 6:30 p.m., Council Chamber, for the Thursday, Jan. 6 paper Forestry to see if we can nail wasn’t as big as the smoke. “The fire had nowhere to go might be established for citizens City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Drive, is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29. down some juveniles we think “We located firefighting except to the edges of the park to report suspicious activity in Gulf Breeze are responsible.” units in the Tiger Trace neigh- or road or the Tiger Trace subdi- the area.

Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Report HELP: 14 people, 5 children lost everything Information provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. Felonies Drive, Gulf Breeze, larceny. Continued from page 1A left to save. Christmas gifts. College Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 12/11/2010 at 1200 block of College Brent Belongy – a resident Here is a breakdown of the Area schools also are collect- 12/7/2010 Williams, Laci Lee, W/F 28, Parkway. Webb said in an e- whose downstairs unit incurred five families: ing goods and gifts for the fam- Baringer, Mark Edson, 2800 block of Whisper Pine ■ mail that two more units need extensive water damage – said Family 1: Adult male and ilies. W/M, 46, 2700 block of Bay Drive, Gulf Breeze, possession new carpet before they are on the day of the fire that he was a 5-year-old boy “(My class) has been collect- Clubs Drive, Navarre, larceny of a controlled substance with- ■ inhabitable by the other two confident his renter’s insurance Famliy 2: Adult male and ing clothes for the kids and and stolen property. out a prescription. policy would cover any losses. adult female adults who have been devastat- families. Cooley, Jesse Aaron, W/M, Wright, Allen Kane, W/M, Others were not so lucky. ■ Family 3: Adult female, ed by this fire,” said Deshean “It’s been really hard to set- 25, 8400 block of Gulf 32, 7700 block of Highway 98, “I couldn’t even salvage my 12-year-old girl, 5-year-old boy Chavez, a fifth-grade teacher at tle back in,” said Amber Boulevard, Navarre Beach, vio- Navarre, kidnapping. Hostler, who returned to Golf pictures,” Hostler said. and 4-year-old girl Gulf Breeze Elementary. lation of probation. Villas on Sunday with her The worst thing, she says, is ■ Family 4: Two adult “I have also been working 12/9/2010 DUIs daughter and roommate. “I’m in the damage done to her 13- females, 1 adult male and 13- with the principal here, the prin- Della Salla, Matthew shock right now – realizing month-old daughter Isabella’s month-old girl cipal and counselor at Oriole Daniel, W/M, 20, 2600 block of ■ everything is gone.” room, which was completely Family 5: Adult male and Beach Elementary, a Gulf Bob White Circle, Navarre, vio- 12/11/2010 A spokesperson for the Florida decorated with a Tinkerbell adult female Breeze Middle School coun- lation of probation. Williams, Laci Lee, W/F, 28, State Fire Marshal’s office said theme. Those thousands of dol- Specific needs include an selor, a Gulf Breeze High Gardellini, Adair Garsain, 2800 block of Whisper Pine the fire began in the attic space lars invested have gone up in adult bed, clothing, high chair, School teacher – not to mention H/M, 20, 5800 block of Capitol Drive, Gulf Breeze, DUI. above the heating unit. The cause smoke. dining table and chairs, living our staff, parents of Gulf Breeze “I worked so hard to give my room furniture, dishes, kitchen- Elementary students and com- of the accidental blaze appeared Emergency Reports to be an unspecified problem daughter everything, and now ware, baby supplies and toys. munity supporters, including Information provided by Gulf Breeze Fire & Rescue and Midway Fire District with the heating unit. it’s gone,” Hostler said. Golf Villas management sent our Gulf Breeze Rotary Club Of the eight units in the The compassionate spirit of a letter to local businesses ask- members – in order to collect building, four suffered exten- Gulf Breeze has mobilized ing for donations of funds, food clothes, furniture, alternative sive damage and the other four quickly, as several members of and/or services to assist the fam- housing arrangements, etc, to sustained moderate damage. the community have taken the ilies. Webb asks companies or help these families.” Some of the victims were able initiative to provide Hostler and citizens wanting to help to con- To find out how to help, con- to salvage some belongings, but the other families with food, tact her at (850) 932-5251 or tact Chavez at ChavezD@mail. Hostler and others had nothing clothing, furniture and stop by her office at 1250A santarosa.k12.fl.us.

UPDATE: Suspect was arrested on unrelated charge Continued from page 1A in the past decade, 20-year-old Gulf Breeze residents Meagan DUI warrant. The suspect faces Napier and Lisa Dickson were a $500 fine and a one-year sus- killed in a 2002 crash involving pension of his driver’s license a drunk driver who had left the on the DUI charge and up to a beach. The community was out- year in jail and a $1,000 fine for raged. Steve Clark/Special to Gulf Breeze News leaving the scene of an accident Paule says more consistent, This is all that remains of a motor home that caught fire and with damage. stricter enforcement is needed. burned in the driveway of a home at 228 Northcliff Drive in “At this point, I fail to see “I’ve learned that there was a Gulf Breeze early Sunday morning. where the state or this area takes time when checkpoints were DUI offenses seriously,” Paule done regularly for motorists Fire consumes RV in driveway told Gulf Breeze News. “It just coming off the (Bob Sikes) seems that none of this stuff bridge into Gulf Breeze,” he GB Fire & Rescue ever makes anyone mad around said. “For whatever reason, they here.” all came to a halt due to funding For the week ending Dec. 10, Paule has communicated his or whatever reason. GBF&R was called for 15 emer- concerns to Gulf Breeze Police “I see us giving a lot of atten- gencies. These incidents includ- and the State Attorney’s Office tion and spending a lot of ed 7 medical calls, 3 motor vehicle accidents, 2 mutual on several occasions. The intri- money on traffic-light cameras. aids, 1 hazardous condition, 1 I’m not sure whether our time cacies of the case and the fact activated fire alarm and 1 dis- firedept/index.html. that crimes were committed in would be better spent trying to patched and canceled en route. different jurisdictions have enforce some of the more seri- On Sunday, Dec. 12 at Midway Fire District made it especially difficult to Submitted photo ous issues like fatalities related approximately 2:45 a.m., prosecute. The rear-end of Christopher Paule’s 2010 Ford Fusion to DUI. GBF&R responded to a possi- For the week ending Dec. “I understand Mr. Paule’s hybrid was totally demolished during an Aug. 29 accident. “I just don’t get the feeling ble residential fire at 228 9, Midway Fire District was frustration,” GBPD Lt. Rick of shock when there’s news Northcliff Drive at the home of called for 39 incidents. These Hawthorne said. “Satisfaction in Escambia County court on “In some places, you have of another DUI-related fatali- Stan and Katharine Searcy. Fire emergencies included 22 will come. This person will be Oct. 4 on the separate trespass- one (DUI fatality) and it shocks ty here,” Paule continued. “It fighters found a large motor medical assists, 1 apartment fire, 1 brush fire, 3 motor arrested and charged with the ing and resisting arrest charges. the community. I think the two seems to just be chalked up home fully engulfed in flames next to the house. GBF&R used vehicle accidents with no crime and face the penalties and Demoranville pleaded no con- girls’ deaths that occurred here to another DUI, another two attack lines to extinguish injuries, 2 motor vehicle punishment for them.” fatality. I’m not sure what the test to each charge and received in 2002 shocked the community. the fire. The motor home was a accidents with injuries, 1 Demoranville’s DUI warrant six months’ probation. He also But it just seems now that shock answer is, but I think tough- complete loss, and the house hazardous condition (no could not be issued until blood- was ordered to pay more than has kind of worn off and it ening up on some of the received minor damage. fire), 1 service assist call, 6 alcohol test results confirmed he $700 in court costs. seems to be, from an enforce- speeding and looking back Because of the value of the good intent-canceled on was driving drunk when he In the bridge crash, ment standpoint, an acceptable into staging checkpoints at motor home, the case was scene or en route and 2 crashed into Paule. It took two Demoranville initially was pattern.” strategic locations might referred to the state fire mar- false alarms. The apartment months for the paperwork to be charged with leaving the scene There have been at least two assist with that.” shal’s office. fire was at 1254 College submitted and results deter- of an accident with injuries. suspected DUI-related roadway Paule says speeding on the GBF&R was assisted by the Parkway. Five families were mined. Prosecutorial personnel When there was no doctor’s deaths in the Gulf Breeze area in Pensacola Bay Bridge is virtual- Midway Fire District Engine 35 left homeless as a result of changes and rare other matters documentation of injuries the past two months. Another ly unenforced. and Escambia County Fire the fire that is believed to have started in the walls or contributed to the delay. The “That 45 mph limit is Rescue Engine 13. involving Paule or his son, the city resident is awaiting sen- attic as electrical. absolutely not enforced. I don’t To learn more about Gulf warrant finally was issued Oct. charge was reduced to a misde- tencing on a deadly DUI crash For more information, log on think that point can be argued,” Breeze Fire & Rescue, log on 27. Escambia County authori- meanor of leaving the scene that occurred in Navarre last to www.cityofgulfbreeze.com/ to www.midwayfire.com. ties have tried numerous times with damage. The case was December. he said. “That is a dangerous to serve the warrant on transferred from felony court to Just before Thanksgiving in bridge for anyone to travel on a Police Report Demoranville, who apparently traffic court. 2009, Gulf Breeze Walmart daily basis.” Information from Gulf Breeze Police Department no longer lives at the Ethel Paule has been a resident of employee Anthony Fuller and a Paule has accepted the reality Wingate Drive address in Gulf Breeze for about 18 drunk driver, Tyler Peterson of that justice will be slow in his Don’t have too much holiday fun Pensacola he gave booking offi- months. He moved here from New Berlin, Wis., were killed in case. In the meantime, he hopes There was a spate of drug- and cotics possession, after a routine cers. Missouri in 2009. a fiery head-on collision on the the public will become more alcohol-related arrests in Gulf traffic stop. During a search, police Had the DUI processing “When I look at statistics, I Bay Bridge. Peterson was driv- intolerant of drunk driving, and Breeze over the last week. found 3 grams of marijuana. work been expedited, it is possi- see Florida ranks in the top 2 or ing the wrong way on the north- he prays another resident does- On Dec. 10, Gulf Breeze police On Dec. 10, Robert Hensley, ble law enforcement might have n’t become a DUI fatality vic- arrested Chad Summers, 35, of 21, of Pensacola was arrested for 3 of alcohol-related fatalities,” bound lanes in the early morn- Pensacola for DUI, after stopping misdemeanor narcotics posses- had their man in custody in Paule said. “My insurance rates ing hours and crashed into tim. him for speeding on the Pensacola sion of 1 ounce of marijauana. September. doubled when I moved here, Fuller’s vehicle. Fuller was ■ Bay Bridge. The next night, police Police arrested Jack Nicholas, On Labor Day Weekend, and now I know why. How married and the father of three If you have information on arrested Kevin Bosso, 33, of 18, of Gulf Breeze on Dec. 12 for Demoranville was arrested and many DUI-related fatalities children under 10, including an the whereabouts of Robert Louis Pensacola for DUI. He was also misdemeanor narcotics possession. Demoranville, please contact speeding on the bay bridge. GBPD reminds the community charged with trespassing at the have occurred in the Gulf autistic son. On Dec. 9, Gulf Breeze police that it will be stepping up its night Circle K convenience store on Breeze area in just the last 90 In arguably the most high- the Gulf Breeze Police arrested Walter Kama, 27, of patrols for impaired drivers as the Pensacola Beach. He appeared days? There have been several. profile local DUI-fatality case Department at 934-5121. Pensacola for misdemeanor nar- holiday season continues.

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RETAILERS: Timing of oil spill could not have been worse for NW Florida Continued from page 1A taxable sales in all Florida coun- across Florida began to improve region economically. the military as a jobs generator Florida is the only tourism ties for each month to the same in March 2010, Northwest The tourism industry in in the region. region of eight in the state where economy and helps jump-start month in the previous year. As Florida outperformed the rest of Northwest Florida is the The timing of the oil spill summer is its peak season. retail sales in the area,” he said. Florida slowly tried to climb out the state with larger reported region’s largest taxable econom- could not have been more chal- More than half (52 percent) of “Seventy-nine percent of eco- of the recession, Northwest increases from March to May ic sector with more than 53,000 lenging for Northwest Florida visitors to the region reported nomic activity is consumer Florida retail sales began 2010. But the oil spill sullying people employed and $1.5 bil- retailers, particularly tourism- that their top activities were spending.” rebounding more quickly than Gulf of Mexico waters also lion generated in employee related businesses. According beach/waterfront related – by far Florida TaxWatch compared the rest of the state. When sales damaged the Northwest Florida earnings. Tourism trails only to Visit Florida, Northwest the largest share in the state.

CITY HALL BP money flows again into coffers

BY VICI PAPAJOHN Gulf Breeze News [email protected]

The city of Gulf Breeze received a $223,000 wire transfer Friday from BP, the first in four months, according to City Finance Director Steve Milford. Milford has been managing the BP claims for the city. “The expenses from May and June were reimbursed promptly,” Milford Photos by Steve Clark/Special to Gulf Breeze News said. “We had $117,000 in reimburse- Sunday morning’s light revealed the damage sustained by a tent being rented by Justin ments by around mid-August.” Miller for a furniture tent sale in the Village Oaks Shopping Center. A powerful weather Then the flow dried up. system moved through Gulf Breeze, downing trees, power lines and some mailboxes. Milford said he submit- ted for reimbursements of around $240,000 to Strong winds destroy tent sale $250,000 in expenses (from expenditures structure; tree topples power pole through the end of July) and received nothing. Milford “The delay in pay- BY LISA NEWELL ment could have been caused by lost Gulf Breeze News claims, but BP could not confirm [email protected] that,” Milford said. “No one has the Strong winds spurned by a level of detailed knowledge to confirm passing cold front early Sunday that. I just kept hearing the same auto morning caused moderate dam- response, and after 180 days we age in Gulf Breeze. stopped believing it. We started A tree was blown onto a screaming louder and louder. power pole on McLane Drive “The reimbursements the city was off of Shoreline Drive, knock- requesting was for actions pre-approved ing down electric lines and by BP, and the money should have been power to areas of the city at forthcoming. But the volume of the approximately 4 a.m. claims they were dealing with just A tent rented by Justin seemed to mount, and nothing was Miller’s Furniture in the parking paid.” lot of the Village Oaks Friday’s transfer of over $200,000 Shopping Center on Gulf included the expense of the turbidity Breeze Parkway near curtain installation the city erected Whataburger was blown down to protect the most vulnerable of its by powerful gusts. Numerous 12 miles of waterfront. The claim pieces of furniture were under covering deconstruction of the cur- the tent, but Miller said damage tain is still pending, according to to the merchandise was mini- A power pole snapped by a fallen oak tree is seen on Milford. mal. McLane Avenue off Shoreline Drive. City workers and a Probably, the most effective tool “My tent split in half in the crew from Gulf Power cleaned debris and replaced the pole. employed by the city was its volun- middle of the night,” Miller teer Coast Watch program. The gas said. “I drove by at 10 p.m. and Debris was strewn across Miller said he heard several for the flotilla – funded through a it seemed fine. We had extra 55- U.S. 98, and a 55-gallon drum sirens while he was cleaning up $6,000 BP contribution – was paid in gallon drums filled with water filled with water was found near the debris from the tent. advance. and extra tie-downs, because we the Gulf Breeze Apothecary. However, the wind subsided “The advance payment is probably a knew there would be a storm “The furniture was pretty while he was cleaning. reflection of interest in the Coast Watch blowing through. much leftovers,” Miller said. The tent, which was rented program,” Milford said. “It came “At 2 o’clock in the morning, “We were pretty much done from Kent’s Rentals, was through Chris Olsen as part of the BP I had a police officer knocking with the (tent) sale.” destroyed. Outreach Program. Though the pay- at my door. I said, ‘Who died?’ Police told Miller there were There were numerous reports ment was delayed, any individual per- I had to go down between 2 and several calls from the public of moderate wind damage son I’ve dealt with at BP has been help- 4:30 and clean up the parking regarding mailboxes being across parts of central and north ful. They are just stuck in such a lot by myself.” blown down during the storm. Santa Rosa County. bureaucracy.” FLOODING: Water flow improved on existing ditch Continued from page 1A a septic tank with baffles that pre- vents storm-water from discharging happened again and 15-20 residents into the canals. Leaves, dirt and were evacuated after a rainstorm debris will settle out in the tank as that dropped only 3 inches of rain in clear waters flow into the adjacent south Santa Rosa. wetland area that belongs to the After that flooding episode, the Garcon Point Bridge Authority. county began clearing ditches of “There is a natural lake (in the debris and foliage to improve Greenbriar area), and this will pro- drainage. Now, it is undertaking a vide a better route for flow out of major project to funnel floodwaters the lake. 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Kattners visit Vegas, land spot on ‘Price Is Right’ bidding panel

Max and Patty Kattner of lation. Gulf Breeze recently celebrated p Walby gave a great presenta- their 33rd anniversary in Las tion on the life of legendary Vegas along with Steve and Apache Indian Chief of the Geronimo. Walby’s wife, Emily Olga Kattner, who went along Talk Town to make the celebration more of Dahlgren, daughter of the late By Betty Archer Allen a party. [email protected] popular couple, Dorothy and While there, Patty was called Tommy Dahlgren, also attend- to “Come On Down!” to be a ed. David discussed a letter contestant on the Price is Right. speaker and author David Business. He worked for 35 written by Occie Clubbs, a She bidded on several items but Walby, who now works as a years in the business of securi- local educator and historian. He didn’t make it on stage for a volunteer at the Fort Pickens ties. He ended his career in included the legends and chance at a major prize. Visitors Center. His latest book, finance as a branch manager of humorous tales related to Still, Patty said, it was a ‘The Battle for Santa Rosa a securities office of Wachovia Geronimo. He had books, let- lovely marriage celebration! Island,’ is quickly becoming Securities. His office managed ters and documents to affirm popular. He currently is work- over $1 billion of invested his presentation. Gulf Breeze ing on a book titled ‘The assets. Upon retirement he More than 50 people attend- Historical Society Ghosts of Santa Rosa Island.’ turned to his avocations, writ- ed including previous speaker Walby is a 1969 graduate of ing and history. Walby also has Leo Murphy and future speak- the University of West Florida. ers Steven Gray and Joshua The Gulf Breeze Historical written a “semi-true” story Submitted photo He has done graduate work at Society met Nov. 16 with titled ‘Bond Daddy’ about his Simmons, students from Mary Max and Patty Kattner, along with Olga and Steve Kattner, Randall Broxton presiding. the University of Pennsylvania early experiences in the munic- Beth Hall’s class and, of recently attended an episode of ‘The Price Is Right’ in Las Broxton introduced guest and the Chicago School of ipal bond business before regu- course, the regular members. Vegas. Patty bidded on some items but didn’t make it on stage.

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Countdown to 50: Gulf Breeze historical tidbits When did GB get its first library? By Betty Archer Allen In 1962, a private library owned and operated by the members of Saint Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church and housed in the Soderlind Cottage owned by Mark and Eloise Benson at U.S. Highway 98 and Pfeiffer Street, opened to the public. The next library was the Bookmobile from Pensacola. In mid-1962, the flashy, pop- art sailfish Pensacola Beach sign pointing the way for visi- tors was moved from its origi- nal home atop the Escambia Motors Building on the north- west corner of Gregory and Palafox streets in Pensacola to its new home at the intersection of U.S. 98 and Beach Road in Gulf Breeze. The Santa Rosa Island Authority paid a total of about $11,000 for the sign that was built by Lamar Advertising in the late 1950s. U.S. 98 was widened to four lanes through Gulf Breeze and the new Pensacola Bay Bridge was completed on Aug. 10, 1962, and was officially named the Philip Dane Beall Sr. Memorial Bridge in honor of the late senator who was President of the Florida Senate when he died in 1943.

On Aug. 10, 2011, Gulf Breeze will celebrate its golden anniversary as a city. As part of Gulf Breeze News’ countdown to this milestone occasion, we are publishing weekly tidbits of historical significance about the city of Gulf Breeze. Check Section A of each week’s paper for the latest installment. Blanket drive under way to help needy Gulf Breeze News in the Harbourtown business complex and CVS pharmacies in Gulf Breeze, Tiger Point and Navarre are drop-off locations for a blan- ket drive for the homeless. The public is asked to donate new or gently used blankets by Wednesday, Dec. 22. Volunteers plan to distribute the blankets to shelters and other assistance organizations before Christmas. To learn more, please e-mail [email protected].

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P.O. Box 1414 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway Spot: Harbourtown Unit #35 By Scott Page Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 Office: (850) 932-8986 Fax: (850) 932-8794 How have www.gulfbreezenews.com you adjusted 2009 Florida Press Association to the recent Statewide Award Winner ■ 1st Place - Best Sports Section cold snap?

CO-PUBLISHERS Lisa Newell Victoria Papajohn EDITOR Joe Culpepper SPORTS EDITOR Jason Thompson City of Gulf Breeze on solid foundation “Not well. I got sick. That’s SALES why I went and bought this Rusti Fontaine On Monday evening, Dec. 6, along U.S. 98; built a new park; crazy hat.” Bob Newell I had the honor and privilege of converted septic tanks to the Kimberly Brill OFFICE MANAGER addressing those attending the sewer system on Highpoint and Gulf Breeze Karen Murphy Gulf Breeze City Council meet- North Sunset; and decided to ing at City Hall. It afforded me pursue an energy co-generation ART DIRECTOR the opportunity to reflect upon grant – and all the while stand- Denise Lukas the progress the city has made ing on red alert to act throughout GRAPHICS / PRODUCTION during the past two years. hurricane season and during the David Schulz In 2009, Mayor Lane Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Gilchrist passed away during his Our staff and City employees CONTRIBUTORS 17th year at the city’s helm. As Councilman JB Schluter is a Council from August 1977 to along with a cadre of communi- Betty Archer Allen Mayor Pro Tempore, I ascended Gulf Breeze native, business June 1980 and from 2007 to ty volunteers banded together to Bette Boyle into the Mayor’s seat. The tran- owner and individual with a back- 2010. He is the only person to form our Coast Watchers pro- Pam Brannon sition was smooth, and everyone ground in the Gulf Breeze Sports serve on the Council in two cen- gram to fight off the encroaching Scott Page did a great job adapting to my Association. As he embraces his turies. During Dick’s first three oil. This program won national Jack Kale new and different style of lead- role as the doting grandfather and years on the Council, Deadman’s and international accolades for ership. holds fast to his youth at heart, he Island was purchased, the natu- this innovative and proactive Member: Although it was difficult to brings his insight into our discus- ral gas utility was expanded, and program. “By building a fire in the fire- Florida Press Association say goodbye to Lane, I am sions. The second longest-serving the City took steps to alleviate For a Council that works for place.” National Newspaper Assn. pleased to report that we are on councilmember, he is our Mayor drainage problems with the first gratis, and a City staff that has Carla Courtney a solid foundation because of his Pro Tem. City drainage plan. We have not had an increase in salary nor Gulf Breeze Gulf Breeze Area Chamber dedicated years of service. Councilman Joe Henderson is come so very far since Dick’s replaced employees lost to attri- of Commerce (“2003 Small It is a benefit to our City that our retired Navy officer who has first tenure on the Council in tion, we have managed to Business of the Year”) each Council member brings a dedicated his career to serving 1977. accomplish all of these tasks and Pensacola Beach Chamber new, fresh perspective and out- our country. He is a Navy During the 2008-2010 term, so much more. of Commerce look to the dais. As our Council instructor. He demonstrated his the City Council: acted to pre- It is an honor and a privilege Pensacola Chamber membership changes, the commitment to serve by knock- serve Deadman’s Island; low- to serve alongside all my fellow of Commerce integrity and goodness of those ing on every door in Gulf Breeze ered property taxes; reduced the Council members. The sacred Navarre Tourist who serve remains strong. during his election campaign. number of City employees; trust the citizens have bestowed Development Council Councilman Dana Morris is We welcome Councilman approved a list of projects to be upon us requires that we hold Santa Rosa County Chamber an attorney, civic leader, a loving David Landfair, a retired Air funded by FEMA; secured fund- fast to the vows we take to of Commerce father and husband. As a student Force officer, Gulf Breeze High ing for expansion of the South serve. The tasks before us in Gulf Breeze schools, he School Junior ROTC instructor Santa Rosa Utility System; require an elevated level of dig- LETTER POLICY: Gulf Breeze longed to be involved in govern- and former GBHS athlete who updated its Comprehensive Plan; nity and decorum as we enter News welcomes your opinion. ment, and we are thrilled he has has deep family ties to the area. secured grants for improvement City chambers weekly to con- We reserve the right to edit a achieved his dreams as he enthu- Leaving the Council is Dick and beautification of U.S. 98; duct the business of running our “I’m fine. I moved here from letter to fit space available. We siastically serves this Council. Fulford, who served on the installed a decorative fence City for the betterment of all. New York, so this is comfort- do not accept letters containing able.” a personal attack on any indi- Marilyn Lazear vidual. Letters must be limited Gulf Breeze to one per month from an indi- vidual writer. If we receive form Council expected to approve Tasers for GBPD letters, we will print only the first Eddy said in a memo to refresher training each year – annual training thereafter if one we receive. Include your BY VICI PAPAJOHN name, address and daytime Gulf Breeze News Council. as well as clearly defined poli- Council approves their use and phone number. [email protected] “The only means currently cies and standards for use purchase. available to ultimately control a help prevent abuse of the Recommended by CORRECTIONS: Gulf Breeze The Gulf Breeze Police life-threatening situation is for devices, according to Paulding, Tasers are a brand- News is committed to accuracy Department soon will have the officer to use a gun. We Paulding. He attests Tasers can name NMI technology device and wants to hear from you if we Tasers for their use if a proposal recently reevaluated acquisition be supported in light of the and are considered the most need to make a correction or before the City Council is of Neuromuscular limited number of officers on reliable. He says numerous clarification. Please email us adopted. Chief Peter Paulding Incapacitation (NMI) technolo- duty at any time, the problems studies have supported their at [email protected] recommended the purchase of gy following these incidents.” of escalation involving batons proper use as safe and effec- with the subject line the devices to counteract an Police officers said that the used to subdue a violent crim- tive tools for law enforcement CORRECTION or escalation of violence in Taser is a safe way to subdue inal; and possibility of “collat- officers dealing with violent CLARIFICATION. Or, call “I don’t mind it because I’m Northwest Florida. offenders who are threatening to eral damage” resulting from individuals. (850) 932-8986 during from Oklahoma. I kind of like “In the course of law enforce- hurt themselves or others. gun use in close proximity to If approved, the department office hours and ask for it.” ment over the past several Surrounding agencies such as other people. will purchase 13 Tasers, hol- news or sports departments. Cindy Pablo ADVERTISERS: Gulf Breeze months, our officers have been the U.S. Park Service, Escambia He said use of a Taser can sters, cartridges, video and Gulf Breeze News will not be responsible for involved in situations that were County Sheriff’s Department also allow two officers to work training totaling approximately quality or discoloration in ads extremely dangerous to the offi- and Santa Rosa County as a team to defuse a dangerous $20,500 to be paid for with provided by the advertiser or its cers and potentially harmful to Sheriff’s Department employ situation. All officers will accumulated funds in the Police agents. the public at large,” Gulf Breeze Tasers already. receive four hours of initial Department Federal Forfeiture City Manger Edwin “Buz” Annual training – and training and at least one hour of Fund. Gulf Breeze News is published weekly on Thursdays for $30 per year by Gulf Breeze News Publishing, Inc. Periodical postage paid at Gulf Breeze, Fuel prices continue their gradual ascent toward $3 a gallon Florida. USPS # 021819. Sorry, no refunds on subscrip- Average retail gasoline prices in the Monday were 33.8 cents per gallon higher tions. POSTMASTER: Please Pensacola area rose 2.1 cents per gallon in GAS WATCH than the same day one year ago and 12.5 send address changes to the past week to an average of $2.91 a gal- cents per gallon higher than a month ago. Gulf Breeze News, P.O. Box lon Monday. This compared with the The national average has increased 7.4 1414, Gulf Breeze, FL 32562. national average that increased 1.3 cents PensacolaGasPrices.com. cents per gallon during the last month and All content is copyrighted “I’m from Michigan, so I’m per gallon in the last week to $2.96 a gal- Including the change in gas prices in stands 35.4 cents per gallon higher than used to the cold.” 2010. 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GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS December 16, 2010 7 A Community Gulf Breeze NEWS Smart financial moves can help brighten holiday season If you’re like many people, ■ Don’t touch long-term enormous – and possibly Web address, along with the you’re watching your dollars investments to pay for gifts. expensive – hassle. icon of the locked padlock on extra carefully this year as you Some people tap into their Unfortunately, identity theft your browser’s status bar. do your holiday shopping. long-term investments to pay seems to go up during the holi- ■ Shop early for bargains. And that’s a good thing, for holiday gifts, telling them- day season, so take steps to As you probably know, some of because even in the best of selves they’ll re-fund the protect yourself. When you go the best bargains come during times, it’s never wise to go investment when they “get out shopping, just take one stores’ “after-holiday” sales. By overboard on gifts. But by caught up” – but that rarely debit or credit card with you – taking advantage of these sales, making the right moves during happens. In fact, once you cash and look around whenever you you can stock up on gifts for this holiday season, you can out part of an investment to pay use it. Identity thieves have the next holiday season. also help ensure that you stay for a gift or an everyday been known to copy down By following these sugges- on track toward your long-term if you don’t splurge on presents way to set up your gift fund expense, you’ll set yourself credit card numbers and even tions, you may be able to financial goals. you can’t afford. And winter might be to have the money back in your pursuit of your photograph credit cards with remove a lot of the financial Specifically, what steps can be pretty gloomy when moved automatically each financial objectives – so do cell phones. Also, if you’re stress that often accompanies should you be taking during you’re trying to pay off big month from your checking or whatever you can to help pre- shopping online, make sure the holidays – and that, by these weeks? Here are a few credit card bills from the past savings account to another liq- serve those investments. Apart you’re on a secure web site. itself, can help you enjoy the suggestions: holiday season. uid account – one that you from setting up a gift fund, One way to check for a secure season even more. ■ Avoid racking up big ■ Establish a gift fund. For wouldn’t normally touch for you’ll also want to make sure site is to look for “https” in the debts. In a time of economic next year’s gift-giving season, your day-to-day expenses. Even you have a reasonable amount uncertainty, the last thing you you might want to open a spe- if you can only afford to put in of “cash” and cash equivalents $1,500 tax credit ends December 31st, 2010 HURRY! want is to take on a new debt cial “gift fund.” Of course, it’s a small amount each month, in your investment portfolio. load. Everyone in your life who not easy for any of us to find you might be surprised at how ■ Protect yourself from Kool Breeze is important enough to receive “extra” money after we’re done much you’ll accumulate in a identity theft. Victims of iden- a gift from you will understand paying our bills, so the best year. tity theft can testify that it’s an of Northwest Florida, Inc. • Residential heating 21 SEER Heatpumps & cooling Qualifies for ‘Voices of • Routine Service federal tax credit Mobile’ Holidays can be sad, stressful • Complete Replacement IQ Drive One of the highest ever! • Certified Technicians www.koolbreeze.com

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But for many seniors, it is a focused on the positive things more than a few weeks, or if This is an unforgettable time of sadness and isolation. in their lives, building their the person becomes incapacitat- opportunity to hear this Many seniors, whether they self-esteem and remaining as ed, professional help is advised. group of young people live at home or in an assisted- independent as possible. We There are some strategies from Mobile that has per- living facility, are susceptible to have many events and enter- that can be utilized in assisting formed in churches, the “holiday blues.” This time tainment scheduled throughout seniors to cope with feelings of schools, Carnegie Hall and of year brings back memories December. sadness during the holidays. the White House. of happier times. They struggle If you are an interested sen- ■ Avoid isolation. If some- The evening will include with the loss of loved ones as ior who wishes to join us, one can’t join you, go to them. banquet seating and dinner they grow older and worry please call The Villas at Gulf ■ Involve them with activi- beginning at 6 p.m. with about not being as mobile as Breeze, 934-1061 and ask for a ties such as volunteering. raffles and a silent auction. they once were. Many are schedule of upcoming events. Giving back to others provides The performance begins at already suffering from poor On Thursday, Dec. 16 from 5 to a great sense of pleasure and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on health, and they begin feeling 7 p.m., we will be hosting the self worth. sale now at the front desk guilty for feeling sad, which Gulf Breeze Chamber after ■ Try to avoid alcohol. of either campus for $22 or perpetuates into more sadness hours. Please feel free to come Alcohol is a depressant and buy a table of eight for you and depression. by and join the festivities. We brings about feeling of sadness. and your friends to cele- Some common indicators of are located at 101 McAbee ■ Set budgets. Many seniors brate the holidays together. depression can include: feeling Court in Gulf Breeze adjacent are on a fixed income and over Semi-formal attire is down or “blue,” a change of to the high school. spending will cause stress when requested, and child care is appetite, anxiety, withdrawal, The staff and residents at The the bills come in. included for ages infant crying spells, loss of interest in Villas at Gulf Breeze wish ■ Share your feelings of sad- through fifth grade. activities, weight loss, or self- everyone a wonderful holiday ness with others. Sometimes Call 932-3594. medicating with food or alco- season and great happiness for just opening up to another per- Fill Your Sleigh With hol. While many of these symp- the New Year! Our Great Fashions OBITUARIES & Accessories So much to choose from ...Why shop anywhere else? www.eliterepeatsandboutique.com JOHN McLENDON He is survived by his wife of LaVERN REDFERN Commander in 1982. He Harbourtown, Suite 27 913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. 1926-2010 53 years, Nancy Mills 1937-2010 enjoyed his pool and cigars, his Gulf Breeze, FL (Lots of parking on Saturdays!) McLendon; sons, Bob (Lisa), Volvos and Shelties, and the M F 10 AM 6 PM SAT 10 AM 5 PM (850) John Corley McLendon, 84, a Doug (Janet), Chuck ( Joan); LaVern “Vern” Redfern, 72, of occasional martini and lots of daughter, Jan Pacenta (Bob); books. 934-00492 Pensacola native, passed away Gulf Breeze, passed away Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. grandchildren, Betsy, Molly, In addition to his parents, John, Taylor, Carly, Chase, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010. Redfern was preceded in death McLendon was born Nov. 8, Katelyn, Matt and Lauren. He Redfern was born Dec.17, by a brother, Reid Redfern; and 1926 to Jeptha and Cleo also is survived by his sister and 1937 in Thomasville, Ga., to Ola sister, Mildred Redfern Phillips. McLendon. He graduated from brother-in law, Betty and Lowell Pittman Redfern and William He is survived by his daugh- Pensacola High School and later Elmore of Peachtree City, Ga., Earl Redfern. ter, Gayle, and her husband, Merry Christmas joined the U.S. Army and served and his faithful dog, Charlie. He graduated from the Greg, and grandchildren, Julia, in World War II. He graduated Graveside services were held University of Georgia in 1960 Tyler and Shane, of Springboro, from Florida State University Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Bayview and soon joined the U.S. Navy Ohio; niece, Faye Phillips Evans, & Happy New Year with a degree in business. Memorial Park in Pensacola with and earned his wings as a of Melrose; and nephew, Bill Returning to Pensacola, he Rev. Dr. Herb Sadler officiating. Naval Flight Officer in 1961, fly- Redfern, of Thomasville. worked for Fisher Brown The family appreciates the ing C-130s and Constellations. Services are Friday, Dec. Insurance for 35 years and dedication and care provided by In March 1963, he married 17 – which was to have been retired in 1991 as a vice presi- Dr. Amos Prevatt and his staff. Bettie Larene Cannon Hilton, his 73rd birthday – at Gulf dent. McLendon was a 50-year In lieu of flowers, the family originally from Salt Lake City, Breeze United Methodist member of Escambia Lodge No. suggest memorials be made a Utah. She preceded him in Church Chapel followed by 15, a member of Hadji Temple, charity of your choice. death in January 1972, leaving internment of his ashes with and a member and chapter Harper-Morris Memorial him to raise their only child, full military honors at president of Delta Tau Delta fra- Chapel of Pensacola was Gayle Lynn Redfern Wells. He Barrancas National Cemetery ternity. entrusted with arrangements. retired to Gulf Breeze as a Lt. at NAS Pensacola.

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Section B YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER December 16, 2010 Gulf Breeze Elementary students ‘Make a Difference’

BY SCOTT PAGE Gulf Breeze News [email protected]

Gulf Breeze Elementary School students again have boxes full of Christmas spirit this holiday season, and they’re sharing it with hundreds of less-fortunate kids in the Photos by Scott Page/Gulf Breeze News area. LEFT: Mr. and Mrs. Claus help Gulf Breeze For the fourth-straight year, GBES has Elementary students load the “sleigh” with partnered with Baptist Health Care's presents collected in the school’s annual gift drive. GBES partners with Baptist Health’s Families First Network and Team Make a Families First Network and Team Make a Difference to provide donations and Difference to deliver gifts to foster kids in the Christmas gifts for area foster children. area. “This event is about kids helping kids, pure and simple,” said Pandora de ABOVE: GBES fifth-grader Hunter Pena Balthazar, a Pensacola business owner and and his mother Shannon Chalaire smile Team Make a Difference volunteer. “It for a picture in front of the loaded “sleigh.” embraces the fact that each of us - no mat- The mother and son have experienced the ter how big or small, how old or young, effort as both providers and how rich or poor – have something we can recipients. share.” The gift drive has collected more than 350 gifts for foster children age 12 and ually, and to experience just how powerful a col- under and nearly 100 gifts for the foster lective dedication toward the future of our chil- parents. There are 86 children in licensed foster “This event is about kids At the party, kids played educational games, dren can and will be.” care in Santa Rosa County, with 186 in earn Santa Dollars and purchase gifts for their Those interested can mail or drop off new helping kids, pure and simple.” foster parents. They also learned important holi- unwrapped gifts and donations to Pandora de Escambia. – Pandora de Balthazar Hunter Pena, a fifth-grader in Mike day skills, such as gift wrapping, making cookies Balthazar, at 68 East Heinberg Street, Suite 103, Rodgerson’s class, and his mother, Shannon and writing gift cards – all for the purpose of gift- Pensacola, 32501. Checks should be made Chalaire, have experienced this community ing the family taking care of them. payable to BHC Foundation: Team Make a effort as both providers and recipients. I think we should return the favor,” Pena said. Though the party date has passed, the team Difference Fund. “A couple of years ago, they helped us out Chalaire’s birthday coincided with the gift col- continues to collect gifts and donations. Baptist Families First Network’s “Operation when we were going through some tough times,” lection day. “(Hunter's donation) is the best birth- “If you believe, as I, that you can make a dif- Santa” – a campaign to provide gifts for children Chalaire said. day present I've ever received,” she boasted. ference in the life of a child, the time to do that is at the Lakeview Center – is another opportunity Pena collected donations from family mem- Students, with the help of Mr. and Mrs. Claus, now,” de Balthazar encouraged. “The children of to make a difference. bers and earned money for donation by mowing loaded the gifts into a special “sleigh” on Dec. 2. Gulf Breeze Elementary are doing that. For more information on how to help, call lawns. He also provided a gift. The gifts were delivered to a special Breakfast “It is my goal for all children, and all adults, to (850) 453-7745 or visit www.familiesfirstnet- “If people would do something so nice for us, With Santa party on Dec. 4. recognize the impact we may each have, individ- work.org. Dear Santa,this year for Christmas I want... Gulf Breeze News left each child’s let- “Nothing.” The reason why I want noth- ■ new MP3 player with speakers and some improved myself and I have started to be ter in its original format, with no correc- ing for Christmas is that I am pleased for Thank you for my babyalive and thank Wii and D.S. games. Oh and maybe some good. So can I have a dog for Christmas tions to spelling or punctuation. All let- what I have. I am lucky because other you for my camra that taks picrers and Swedish Fish while you’re at it. Other please please please. If you do you made ters begin, “Dear Santa.” Enjoy! people don’t have as much. So this viteos last year. How much ellfs do you than that, I’ll be okay. I am lucky to have my whole day better than what it would ■ Christmas I beg you to give whatever have and how is Rudoff? This year may I what I own. Ooh, one more thing, give be if you didn’t give me a dog on Ples bring me a ipod toch. I wunt a you were going to diliver me and take it please have Rupunsoll Tower and Rudoff the homeless people clothes to keep them Christmas. ~ Kel Jackson ipod toch bcus my brother has 1. Ples git to the people who need joy. and a braclit? How are you doing? warm, food for them to devour, and a ■ my dog a toy. She wuts a chow toy. Ples ~ Stephanie Lopez ~ Megan Wallace home. That is what I long for for I have been a very nice girl this year. bring my mom a oramint. She wunts a P.S. Stop by and gobble up your cook- ■ Christmas. ~ Ben Van Sleen Because of this I am preying that your ortamint bucus she is doing a bisnis. ies and milk. Thank you for the Hello kitty taowll ■ will get me a shining violet purple i-pod Thank you!!!! ~ Delayna ■ that you got me last year. How can you I desire a DSI Crayon Maker, and a nano. If you make me an i-pod nano I ■ The object that I want for Christmas is make toys? How many elfs do you have? Ipod as badly, badly as a mouse wanting would be so greatful. In fact, I would I think I should get a Blu Ray player a large, Neon green pogo stick. With a Wye are you so fat? This year may I cheese. I think I have been pretty nice to appriciate you even more if your elfs because i’ve helped people and have pogo stick I can do crazy stunts like please have a little baby kitty and a jo jo people but there are somethings I want to made me a ink black and snow white given food to the homeless. There is no jumping over boxes and jumping off hide and go seek also a lot of jlry. How become nicer. First, think before I do electric guitar. I would like this guitar doubt why I can’t get the new movie small ledges. All my friends would be are you? ~ Ariana Pedersen something. Next, give in my work when because I love rocking out! Santa pretty Vampires Suck to go with the Blu Ray super jealous if I just recieved this one ■ you have to. Last, not to be selfish. Well please provide one of these items for me! player. This takes us to the flat screen tv gift. ~ Elijah Herring Thank you Santa your the best. I love other than that I think I have been pretty ~Delaney that would go great with the movie, and ■ the presents I will get. I hope it is lip stick nice. I think I would want a blue DSI P.S. Stop by my house first...please! the Blue Ray player. So if you do that for Thank you for the gifts that you got me and hi heels. ~ Sydney Sullivants more badly then anything else I want. If ■ me I will give you a huge thing of cook- last year. How does Roodoof mak his nos ■ you would get me that I would be the Can you please get me a I pod tuch? ies and milk Christmas morning. so brit? How are you!? Is Roodoof sick? Have you had a good autumn? I have. most joyful kid in the world. I also want Can you please get me a black case? My ~ Carson Townsend This year may I please have a toys R us In case you haven’t noticed, I have not to thank you for everything else you got hamster wood really like a toy. Can you ■ the big barbey haos? And I whunt a litte gotten in trouble at school this year! I do me. ~ Erin Zimmerman please get him a toy modrskoot? Can you This Christmas I wish for nothing. is pet shops. And a neclics. You have a not wish for many presents this year. All ■ please get Elliot a black ramp? Yor the Yes, you heard me right I retorted good day. =) ~ Ireland I would like for Christmas this year is a I have been mean here and there but I best. ~ Chandler

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www.gulfbreezenews.com (850) 932-8986 GULF BREEZE NEWS 2 B December 16, 2010 GULF BREEZE NEWS Community/Entertainment Gulf Breeze NEWS To take my partner to the office Indulge in ‘Multiple holiday party or not...that is the question Sins’ for the rest So, your company is hosting too much? Both, dangerous situ- of the year at PMA the exciting annual Christmas ations for internally marketing party this weekend. yourself in the company. The Pensacola Museum of Art lenders, many of the posters on Should you bring a date? Two ■ Risks for your company: will host its latest exhibition exhibit in Multiple Sins: An researchers from IMD business It is not a wise idea to force peo- Multiple Sins: An Exhibition of Exhibition of Indulgences are school weigh the pros and cons ple to mix business and pleas- Indulgences showing Dec. 3-31 rare and reflect the Art Deco style of dragging your significant ure. A company party isn’t in the Kugelman Family Gallery. that was part of the other along with you. cheap, especially when the and private life begins, often respect, glory and, who knows, This exhibition is comprised period. whole event is subsidized by the mostly of late 19th and early 20th The Pensacola Museum of Art Karsten Jonsen: “Yes, intertwining the two. Today I maybe even a promotion. A firm. Costs can become a signif- when mommy kisses have a richer life because my mench, however, tries to create Century French advertising is located at 407 South Jefferson icant investment. What does the posters mostly created through Street in Downtown Pensacola. Santa, I want to be there” work and private spheres natu- a wholesome life experience company get in return for dou- rally flow together. the intricate process of color Normal Museum hours are: Regardless of anything else, and avoids such logic. bling its investment? ■ Building support at stone lithography. The exhibition Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-5 the season We don’t always know how ■ Risks for the season’s means sharing home: It is often tough to get also includes samples of other pm.; Saturday and Sunday from long we have together, so why spirit: For the sake of protect- good moments full understanding “at home” spend it apart? advertising sig- noon-5 p.m.; closed ing the spirit of the season, with the near for why work takes up so much nage on metal Mondays. leave your partner at home. and the dear of our time. Why do we some- Willem Smit: and board from Special holiday The holiday sea- ones, as John times have to spend more “No, Ho-Ho-Ho no” the same period. hours: closed son, with all its Lennon once hours with our colleagues than Before getting carried away These beautiful Friday Dec. 24 joy also comes original works through Monday sang. And, for Jonsen with our spouses? The holiday in the season’s charm for shar- the sake of your party is an excellent occasion ing and caring, those facing with a lot of known to many Dec 27. Closed at relationship, I hope we can for your spouse to meet the company parties need to set a stress, as fami- through modern noon on New fairly assume that your dearest people with whom you are limit. Bringing your partner to lies need to pre- day commercial Year's Eve through is your partner! spending so many hours work- the company holiday party is pare. The com- reproductions were Monday, Jan. 3. Smit ■ Work-life integration: ing. not always a good idea. pany party created by artists to Admission is For many – call them ‘separa- ■ Being a mench: Mench is ■ Risks for you: What if demands anoth- promote a variety $5 for adults and tors’ – it is easy to tell where a good German word (Yiddish your partner is loose-lipped and er time slot in the schedule. of products of their $2 for students work-life ends and family-life actually) for being a good per- mentions something you’d There are indeed significant day. Some of the and active duty begins. Many others are ‘inte- son – someone whole, with rather your colleagues didn’t risks in bringing your partner, "sinful" things adver- military; children under 5 are grators,’ and have a difficult honor and integrity. Showing know about? What if your part- so just play it safe and leave tised through these original art free. time saying when work stops off your ‘trophy’ could provide ner (accidentally, oops) drinks them home. works were chocolate, cham- Tuesdays are free every week pagne and liqueurs, and for everyone. cigarettes. For more information, please Organized by the Pensacola call (850) 432-6247 or visit the Museum of Art and drawn from Web site at pensacolamuseumo- The holiday season brings joy, hope the collections of several private fart.org. and the Peacemaker to Pensacola Give and receive at new

This holiday season, there Wilmington, NC; Yorktown, will be joy, love, hope and Va.; Washington, D.C.; PLT holiday production the Peacemaker in Northwest Alexandria, Va.; Newburgh, Florida. NY; Perth Amboy, NJ; Pensacola Little Theatre’s er just before Christmas, but it The tall ship, Peacemaker, is Philadelphia; New London, Treehouse Season begins in will take a miracle to get them all visiting Plaza de Luna in down- Conn.; Salem, Mass.; December with “Madeline’s home for the holidays. town Pensacola from Dec. 16 Deltaville, Va.; Cambridge, Christmas,” a musical filled with Pensacola Little Theatre is to Jan. 3. Mass.; Solomons, Md.; St. hope and wonder. teaming up with Communities Hosted by the City of Mary’s City, Md.; and Based on the popular story- Caring at Christmas to make sure Pensacola Community Jacksonville, Fla. books by Ludwig Bemelmans, that children have gifts under Redevelopment Agency, the The Peacemaker serves as a the show features book and lyrics their Christmas trees. Bring a 150-foot ship will be open to floating microcosm of the glob- by Jennifer Kirkeby and music new, unwrapped toy donation to the public for free dock-side al communities, promoting composed by Shirley Mier. the PLT Box Office when you tours daily from 10 a.m. to 7 peace and unity. “Madeline’s Christmas” per- buy tickets for opening weekend p.m., including on all holidays. The ship is a demonstration formances are December 10-12 of “Madeline’s Christmas” and The Peacemaker was built of people living and working and 17-19, 2010, Fridays and receive a $3 discount off one on a riverbank in southern together in unity – young and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays adult ticket. Brazil by an Italian family of old, black, white, red, and yel- at 2:30 p.m. Regular ticket prices are $20- boat builders, using traditional low, with no generation gap, no In PLT’s production, Kylie $18-$16-$14 for adults and chil- methods and fine tropical racial alienation, and no eco- Branch plays Madeline, who dren’s tickets are half price. A $1 hardwoods. nomic disparity. lives with eleven other girls at a handling fee is assessed for every The ship was first launched For more information about Parisian boarding school. When ticket printed. in 1989 by her designer the tall ship, go to www.peace- her classmates and teacher catch For more information, visit the and owner, Frank Walker, makermarine.com. colds, it’s up to Madeline to nurse PLT Box Office or call (850) a Brazilian industrialist, and For more information about them back to health. They recov- 432-2042. today is operated by the Pensacola Bay Area, or Lee Philips. to request a Visitor Guide, Pensacola is the last stop on call Visit Pensacola at Civic Center ice open to public The Peacemaker visits Plaza de Luna in Pensacola from the 2010 tour, which has (850) 434-1234 or visit Dec. 16 through Jan. 3. included Savannah, Ga.; www.VisitPensacola.com. The Pensacola Civic Center rental; $5 for an adult and child is hosting Holiday Skates public providing own skates; and $6 ice-skating Dec. 18-23. for an adult and child with a Each day, there will be four group of 15 or more, including one-hour sessions: skate rental. An unlimited Live entertainment ■ 2- 3 p.m. Season Pass is $125. ■ 3:30-4:30 p.m. Group tickets and weekly ■ 5-6 p.m. passes must be purchased at enhances experience ■ 6:30-7:30 p.m. the Pensacola Civic Center All participants must submit Box Office. a signed waiver and release Tickets are available at Box at new Unique Cafe prior to participating. Office, Ticketmaster outlets, Ticket prices are $8 for an Charge By Phone (800) 745- In addition to great food and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on adult and child with a skate 3000, or ticketmaster.com. a wonderful view, Unique Sundays, December 19 and 26. Cafe offers live entertainment Ronnie Levine will help BOX OFFICE to enhance your dining diners ring in the New Year OPEN DAILY experience. with a special performance on 12:30 pm The newly-relocated Gulf Dec. 31. (850) 934-33332 Breeze eatery hosts musical For more information or to Gulf Breeze, Hwy. 98 guests on Fridays, Saturdays make reservations, call Unique 3.7 miles east of Pens. Beach Exit and Sundays throughout the Cafe at (850) 932-8638. Pianist Al Martin entertains on Fridays, Dec. 17 and 24. NOW SHOWING month. The delightful sounds Show times good ONLY compliment the delicious Friday, December 17 - Tuesday, December 21 food. ●Tron Legacy In DLP Digital 3D (PG): 12:55 4:00 6:45 9:20 Here is what Unique Cafe ● The Fighter (R): 12:50 3:30 6:50 9:15 has scheduled for the rest of ●How Do You Know (PG-13): 1:00 4:05 6:40 9:05 the month of December: ●Yogi Bear (PG-13): 1:00 2:50 4:45 7:05 9:10 ■ Al Martin will entertain ●The Tourist (PG-13): 1:30 4:20 7:00 9:20 from 6-9 p.m. on Fridays, Dec. ● The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader *In DLP Digital 17 and 24. 3D (PG): 1:10 3:55 6:55 9:15 ■ The Blenders will per- ● The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader in 2D (PG): form from 6-9 p.m. on 12:50 3:20 Saturday, Dec. 18. ● Tangled (PG): 12:55 3:05 7:25 9:25 ■ Brooks Hubbard provides ●Harry Potter and the Dealthy Hallows (PG-13): 6:00 8:55 the musical entertainment To buy tickets online, go to: WWW.MOVIESHOWTIME.NET

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Section C YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER December 16, 2010 Sports Schedule Lady Dolphin soccer Thursday, Dec. 16 Boys Basketball at Choctaw (JV 5 p.m., Var. 6:30) Eight is Boys Soccer vs. Niceville avenges rare district loss (JV 5:30 p.m., Var. 7:30) enough Girls Basketball at Pace (JV Lady Dolphins win, 2-1 5 p.m., Var. 6:30) BY JASON THOMPSON in new Girls Soccer at Pace (JV Gulf Breeze News 5:30 p.m., Var. 7:30) [email protected] Ninth Grade Boys It was a situation the Lady Dolphin soccer District Basketball vs. Washington team wasn’t used to – losing a game against at Tate, 7:30 p.m. a district opponent. 1-5A GBHS responded to that earlier loss at Friday, Dec. 17 PHS with a 2-1 win over the Lady Tigers Lots of travel in Boys Basketball vs. Pace Dec. 7 at Dolphin Stadium. Dolphins’ future (Ninth grade 5 p.m., JV The two teams could both finish 7-1 in 6:30, Var. 8) district play, meaning a coin flip would BY JASON THOMPSON decide the number one seed in the District 1- Gulf Breeze News Saturday, Dec. 18 4A Tournament, which starts on January 18. [email protected] Wrestling hosts Andrews PHS’ Shawn Meach had several chances Invitational, 8 a.m. to give the Lady Tigers an early lead. GBHS Like Willie Nelson, Gulf keeper Allison Carter came off her line to Breeze sports teams could be make a sliding save of a Meach attack in the on the road again – and again 27th minute before Meach hit the right post and again – according to the Sports Briefs with a shot four minutes later. new realignment numbers Two minutes after that, Gulf Breeze took released by the Florida High a 1-0 lead on a goal by Laura Harpole. School Athletic Association National Free Casey Platt’s cross set up the goal. recently. Throw competition Korrie Abernathy took advantage of a The Dolphin football team coming to Gulf misplayed ball by the PHS defense to give is one of eight teams in the Breeze Rec Center GBHS a 2-0 lead in the 56th minute. Rachel new District 1-5A (football Carter’s pass set up the goal. will have eight The Elks National “Hoop Meach would foil the shutout bid with classifications, starting in Shoot” Free Throw Contest is two minutes left, scoring off a penalty kick 2011). Of those seven Sunday, Jan. 9 at the Gulf after Gulf Breeze was called for a foul in the opponents, only one (West Breeze Rec Center. box. Carter had five saves in the win for Florida) is within 85 miles of Registration is from noon-2 Jason Thompson.Gulf Breeze News Gulf Breeze. Dolphin Stadium. p.m., with the competition starting Camila Sharp battles for the ball last week against PHS. GBHS won 2-1. West Florida, Arnold, Bay at 2 p.m.with the 8-9 year old divi- See Soccer, Page 7C and Rutherford – all District sion. The 10-11 year olds shoot at 1-3A opponents for GBHS 3, while 12-13 year olds shoot at 4. the last two years – will be More than three million boys joined by Tallahassee Godby and girls, ages 8-13, will participate Baldwin and Rickards, along with this year. From the millions of Crawfordville Wakulla in the youngsters who participate and new district. advance through local, district, second Athletic Director Mark state and regional competition, six Kostic, along with several national champions are named – team All other ADs, will petition the one boy and one girl in each of FHSAA to break up that three categories: ages 8-9, 10-11 district in two – one with and 12-13. Pac 10 West Florida and the Panama The winners each receive a City schools with Godby, trophy, and their names are BY JASON THOMPSON Rickards, Wakulla and Live inscribed on a plaque at the Gulf Breeze News Oak Suwannee in another. Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall [email protected] Godby is 196 miles from of Fame in Springfield, Mass. Doug Baldwin (GBHS Class Gulf Breeze, Rickards 202 Contestant’s age groups will be of 2007) was one of eight and Wakulla 222. determined by their age as of members of the Stanford The district the GBHS April 1. Boys and Girls in the 8-9 offense to earn All Pac 10 administration wants for age category may shoot four feet honors last week, with Baldwin football is the district for all in front of the regulation foul line. making the Second Team. the other team sports. GBHS, Age verification is required Baldwin led Stanford with 56 West Florida, Arnold Bay by showing a birth certificate, receptions for 824 yards and and Rutherford are in passport, or baptismal certificate nine touchdowns. Stanford, District 1-5A for boys and Trophies for the winners in each ranked fourth in the BCS girls basketball, boys and classification. standings, takes on Virginia Photo courtesy of Stanford University Sports Information Department girls soccer, baseball, See Briefs, Page 3C Tech in the Orange Bowl Jan. 3. Doug Baldwin (top), a 2007 GBHS graduate, recently made the All Pac 10 Second Team. softball and volleyball. OWN THE LIFESTYLE

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ASHLEY KAREN DARRYL TERRY SCOTT JIM DENNIS JASON CHISHOLM MURPHY LAPOINTE GROSS PAGE AMBERSON REMESCH THOMPSON Andrews Institute Gulf Breeze News Highpointe Hotels Gross & Schuster Gulf Breeze News Sidelines ReMax on the Coast Gulf Breeze News Game 1 New Mexico - BYU vs. UTEP BYU BYU BYU BYU BYU BYU BYU BYU Game 2 Humanitarian - NIU vs. Fresno St. NIU NIU Fresno St. Fresno. NIU NIU NIU NIU Game 3 New Orleans - Ohio vs. Troy Ohio Troy Troy Troy Ohio Ohio Ohio Ohio Game 4 Beef O’Brady’s - USM vs. Louisville Louisville Louisville USM USM USM Louisville USM Louisville Game 5 Maaco - Utah vs. Boise State Boise State Boise State Boise State Boise State Boise State Boise State Boise State Boise State Game 6 Saints at Ravens Saints Saints Saints Saints Saints Saints Saints Saints Game 7 Bills at Dolphins Dolphins Dolphins Dolphins Dolphins Dolphins Dolphins Dolphins Dolphins Game 8 Jaguars at Colts Colts Jaguars Colts Colts Jaguars Colts Jaguars Colts Game 9 Lions at Bucs Bucs Bucs Bucs Bucs Bucs Bucs Bucs Bucs Game 10 Falcons at Seahawks Falcons Falcons Falcons Falcons Falcons Falcons Falcons Falcons TOTAL LAST WEEK 8-2 9-1 7-3 7-3 7-3 5-5 8-2 6-4 TOTAL 117-33 117-33 111-39 107-43 107-43 106-44 103-47 87-67 Dolphin basketball on first Parents Night Out! two-game win streak of season Holiday Extravaganza Saturday, December 18th BY JASON THOMPSON 6:30 P.M - 10:00 P.M Gulf Breeze News [email protected] ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: .00 Decorating Sugar Cookies The Dolphin basketball team entered play $ this week riding their first two-game win 25 Holiday Crafts, streak of the young season. PREPAID Secret Santa Scavenger Hunt Dolphins 45, Milton 42 Bounce & Gym Gulf Breeze, despite missing seven of its A visit from Santa! 10 foul shots in the second half, was able to $ .00 hold on to beat Milton Saturday. 30 The Dolphins turned the ball over four AT DOOR times in the first three minutes, which allowed Milton to jump out to an early 9-1 $18 Siblings lead. But Milton would only score two points the rest of the quarter, which allowed 3123 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Gulf Breeze the Dolphins to climb back to within four. A Milton 3-pointer put the Panthers up by (850) 9322297 five before the Dolphins scored 12 of the last 16 points of the half to take a 21-18 halftime lead. Jordan Bennett made a pair of 3- pointers in the period, the second of them breaking an 18-18 tie. Ross O’Hara, who had a team-high 11 points, scored six of those in the opening minutes of the third quarter to give GBHS a 29-24 lead. Milton would tie the game with a pair of free throws, before a Don President 3-pointer and a rebound and putback by Adam Enzian at the buzzer built the Dolphins’ lead back up to five. Chris Taylor, who also had 11 points, scored off an Andrew Zambetti pass to make it 42-34 with four minutes left. But the Panther defense kept the game close by forcing eight Dolphin turnovers in the final period. GBHS had 26 in the game. A steal and field goal got the Panthers within three in the final 30 seconds. O’Hara, who was 5-for-8 from the field, was 1-for-6 from the line, but his 12th and 13th rebounds in the final 3.4 seconds seal the win. Bennett had eight points, while Blake Meredeth had six, President five and Enzian and Mitchell deKozan two each. Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News See Dolphins, Page 3C Chris Taylor (right) blocks a shot last week against West Florida.

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS December 16, 2010 3C Sports Gulf Breeze NEWS Cayson performs in Macy’s Day Parade in New York Gulf Breeze High sophomore Kayla Cayson performed in last month’s Macy’s Day Parade in New York City. Cayson, a member of the GBHS junior varsity cheer squad, was able to perform in the parade after attending the NCA (National Cheer Association) summer camp with the rest of the GBHS cheerleaders this past summer. Cayson was nominated, tried out and was awarded the title of All American Cheerleader. Cayson, along with approximately 750 cheerleaders from across the country, took part in the week-long festivities. “She was quite brave to attend on her own and have three roommates that she had never met,” said her mother Amy. Kayla says that it was one of the most exciting times of her life and would love to be a part of Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News such an awesome experience again in the future. Kaitlyn Ezelle completes a successful bench press in a recent weightlifting match. When I asked her what was her favorite part Submitted Photo about New York City, she said the shopping! GBHS junior varsity cheerleader Kayla Cayson Lady Dolphin lifters third BRIEFS Continued from page 1C Stephen A. Pitre GBHS Baseball Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry, Bond & Stackhouse at Choctaw Invitational Camp Dec. 20-21 Attorneys at Law BY JASON THOMPSON Results were as follows: Droogsma (110/120 – 230). The GBHS baseball program 101 lb. class – 5) Julianne GBHS hosted Navarre in its will conduct it’s Winter Gulf Breeze News 125 W. Romana Street, Suite 800 P: (850) 434-9200 Lewis (70 lbs. bench press, 65 season-opening meet on Dec. 4. Baseball Camp Dec. 20-21 from [email protected] Pensacola, Florida 32502 E: [email protected] lbs. clean and jerk – 135 total). Navarre won the meet 75-13. 8:30 a.m.-noon at the GBHS 110 lb. class – 3) Emily Chavers (135/145 – 280) and Baseball Field. Call Coach The Gulf Breeze girls Retherford (115/95 – 210), 6) Retherford (115/90 – 205) were Randy Renfroe (748-2227 or weightlifting team finished third Nina Ewens (75/90 – 165). second in their respective classes. [email protected]. out of 10 teams at the Choctaw 129 lb. class – 2) Meredeth Ashley Scott (55/75 – 130), us) for more information. High Invitational Friday. Chavers (135/150 – 285), 6) Alayna Hayes (90/90 – 180), Ten Lady Dolphin lifters Emily Craven (80/115 – 195). Ezelle (110/120 – 230), Cahela GBSA Lacrosse J. Nevin Shaffer, Jr., P.A. placed in the meet as the team 139 lb. class – 3) Katelyn (110/120 – 230), McDonald signups underway finished with 25 points. Ezelle (110/130 – 240). (110/125 – 235), Arias (115/115 Signups for the 2011 GBSA Attorney and Counselor at Law 154 lb. class Practicing Patent, Trademark, Copyright Navarre, the two-time state – 6) Chelsea – 230) and Droogsma (110/120 Lacrosse season are underway and Trade Secret Law Florida Board runners up, won the meet with Cahela (100/120 – 230). – 230) all finished third in their now through mid-January for 169 lb. class Certified Intellectual Property Law 95 points. The hosts Choctaw – 4) Megan respective weight classes. boys ages nine to high school age were second with 46 points. McDonald (95/125 – 220). The Lady Dolphins competed Specialist AV Rated Member of 183 lb. class and girls from age nine to eighth Alabama, Florida and Texas Bars Meredeth Chavers led the – 5) Raquel in a dual meet at Pace grade are encouraged to way for Gulf Breeze, finishing Arias (110/115 – 225). Wednesday (after the News’ participate. For more info, call second in the 129-pound class. 199 lb. class – 6) Jamie deadline). 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Suite 43 Matt Dorf at 934-4150. Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561 www.nevinshaffer.com

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The Gulf Breeze Dolphin AND soccer team lost a pair before tying Niceville 1-1 in the consolation game of the Tallahassee Tournament last weekend. All three opponents scored a penalty kick goal on the Dolphins. Tallahassee Lincoln 3, Dolphins 1 ON Max McDaniel’s goal with three minutes left foiled Lincoln’s shutout bid Friday. Rico Vargas had five saves, while Christian Ceccarelli had two. Tallahassee Chiles 2, Dolphins 1 A Chiles PK goal was the difference in their win Saturday over Gulf Breeze. McDaniel scored off a Halston Michaud pass with six minutes left in the first half. Matt Clay and Ceccarelli both had six saves. TThheessee PPrrooss KKnnooww!! Dolphins 1, Niceville 1 Last week you discussed Taylor Baynes’goal nine minutes some tips for someone who into the second half salvaged a tie Q had been involved in an Yes. According to Florida with the Eagles Saturday. Max accident, do you have any Chapter 57 the court, if it Colbert had the assist. other suggestions? Dolphins 1, Choctaw 0 finds that a lawsuit was McDaniel’s goal eight frivolousYes. You atshould the neverinception, give a recorded statement to an insurance adjuster minutes into the game was the cansince not they only are assess doing so to potentially A attorney’s fees and costs difference in a District 1-4A win Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News trip you up at a later date. You should Monday in Gulf Breeze. Eric Kelsch heads a ball in a recent Dolphin soccer game. againstnot sign theany claimant,medical authorizations but and of course no releases either. Many thetimes attorney adjusters as will well. offer a little bit of How many people read money right after the accident hoping Q Gulf Breeze News? DOLPHINS Win two after PHS loss that you will sign away your entire case : before you really know the nature and Continued from page 2C But from the second quarter the unbeaten Dolphin JV squad extent of your injuries. Over 24,000 readers turn to on, the Dolphins only commit- beat Milton. Terence A. Gross Gulf Breeze News each week, Dolphins 48, ted eight turnovers. Dolphin JV 47,West Florida 35 A and our website, Personal Injury Lawyer West Florida 39 Taylor had 15 points and Brian Garbell had 11 points, 917 N. Palafox St. www.gulfbreezenews.com The Dolphins made seven eight rebounds, while Bennett while Austin Droogsma and Pensacola, FL 32501 gets over 1 million hits each month. free throws in the final minute had nine points and five boards. Landon Cagle had seven points 850-434-3333 and a half to notch a district win O’Hara had eight points and each in GBHS’ win over West over West Florida Thursday. 10 rebounds, while President Florida. You can join “These Pros Know” in this spot and support your Gulf Breeze Community sports coverage The Dolphins committed had four, Zambetti three and Dolphin JV 47, PHS 36 seven turnovers in the first Jake Baker two. Tyler Claudio had 11 points, THESE ADVERTISERS SUPPORT quarter, which ended with the Dolphin JV 45, Milton 35 while Tyler Franks had nine and GULF BREEZE SPORTS AND SCHOOL COVERAGE Jaguars ahead 11-4. Xan Sarra had 22 points as Sarra eight for the Dolphins.

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The GBHS football program celebrated its 2010 season at their annual awards banquet Sunday at New World Landing in Pensacola. “They made football, for us coaches, fun,” said coach Chris Nemith. “They made me a better person and I’m indebted to them for that.” Freshman Mark Duntz, sophomore Nick Bookout, junior Blake Meredeth and senior Josh Burdette were named the program’s Scholar Athletes. Duntz also won the John Jeffcoat Award. Josh Weiser won the Headhunter Award, while Holden Tibbs won the Most Improved Defensive Player. Kyle McGee was the team’s Defensive Most Valuable Player. Maury Goldstein won the team's Courage Award, while Joe Belitsos won the Most Valuable Offensive Lineman. Michael Mann won the Most Improved Offensive Player award, while Taylor Busbee won the Tempo Award, Mitchell deKozan the Nascar Award and Eric Adams the Offensive MVP.

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Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Varsity awards JV, ninth grade awards Alison Milam (Most Digs), Sallie Papajohn (Most Blocks, Scholar Athlete), Jasmine Crowell Allison Proctor (junior varsity MVP), Laura Riney (junior varsity Scholar Athlete) and Sage (Most Kills, Co-MVP) and Lauren Alverson (Most Assists, Co-MVP) were award winners for Dunne (ninth grade team Scholar Athlete and MVP) were awards winners at the recent GBHS the varsity volleyball team at the recent GBHS Volleyball Awards Banquet. Volleyball Awards Banquet.

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BY JASON THOMPSON Lady Dolphins 3, West Florida 0 Gulf Breeze News Victoria Price, Sara [email protected] Papantonio and Morgan The Gulf Breeze Dolphin Floyd had goals in a win over wrestling team will host at least West Florida Thursday. 10 teams at the Andrews McKenna Curtis, Floyd Invitational Saturday. and Haley Bohannon all had Weigh-ins start at 8 a.m, with assists in the win, while competition starting at 10 a.m. Carter had a pair of saves. Finals will start around 5 p.m. Lady Dolphin JV 2, Last Saturday, the Dolphins West Florida 0 took sixth out of 20 teams at the Alex Santiago and Jessie Sam Sara Invitational in Metarie, Sweet had goals in GBHS’ win La. Ten of GBHS’ 14 wrestlers over West Florida Thursday. won at least one match. Five of Lady Dolphin JV 4, PHS 0 them won at least two, with Devin Santiago, Frances Jones going 3-2 to take third in Harpole, Amelia Leenig and the 112-pound division. Greg Katie McComber all had Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News Manfredi also won three matches goals in Gulf Breeze’s win at Beau Doerr competes last week against Tate. in the 125 pound division. home Dec. 7. Results are as follows: 130: Busby, Kyle (Brusly) FALL 160: Wein, Samuel (GBHS) Lady Dolphin JV 6, 103: Wale, Derrek (St. Paul High Sweet, Ben (GBHS) 1:53; Devine, FALL Bennett (Riverdale) 5:10; West Florida 1 School) FALL Ferguson, Ryan Blake (Archbishop Rummel) FALL Wein, Samuel (GBHS) For Naomi Allen had two (GBHS) 1:00; Ferguson, Ryan Sweet, Ben (GBHS) 4:02. Arnett, Justin (Redemptorist) – ; goals, while Leenig, Kristyn (GBHS) FALL Bazzi, Mohammad 135: Gary, Christopher (GBHS) Heintz, John (Archbishop (Grace King High School) 3:49; Suelflow, Sweet and Natalie DEC Huftt, Cody (Jesuit High Rummel) FALL Wein, Samuel Nicosia, Alex (Holy Cross High School) 1-0; Gary, Christopher (GBHS) 0:31; Romero, Logen Welsh all had one goal in a School) FALL Ferguson, Ryan (GBHS) TF Schilleci, Brian (Holy win at Brosnaham Park. (GBHS) 2:47. (Brusly) FALL Wein, Samuel Cross) 15-0; Romig, Phillip (GBHS) 0:59. Leenig also had two 112: Jones, Devin (GBHS) FALL (Archbishop Rummel) FALL Gary, 171: Burch, Alex (Jesuit) DEC Bender, Adam (Holy Cross) 1:46; Christopher (GBHS) 1:13; Huftt, assists, while Devin Sholty McKissack, Kyle (GBHS) 8-3. Jones, Devin (GBHS) FALL Perez, Cody (Jesuit) DEC Gary, had one. 189: Ellis, Rett (GBHS) FALL Ernesto (Grace King) 2:21; Boesch, Christopher (GBHS) 5-3. Lady Dolphin JV 8, Robert "Dakota" (Archbishop 140: Bernard, Michael (East Cremaldi, Ryan (Delasalle High Rummel High School) FALL Jones, Ascension) DEC Doerr, Beau School) 2:30; Franklin, Don Washington 0 Devin (GBHS) 1:47; Jones, Devin (GBHS) 8-2; Godso, Grant (Higgins High School) DEC Ellis, Santiago had three goals, (GBHS) MD Gomez, Deon (Redemptorist High School) DEC Rett (GB) 5-4; Ellis, Rett (GBHS) while Allen had two in a win (Destrehan High School) 12-1; Doerr, Beau (GBHS) 12-9 FALL Williams, Daren (Bonnabel over Washington. Santina Jones, Devin (GBHS) DEC LaCava, 145: Babcock, Luke (GBHS) High School) 3:06; LeBlanc, Rick (Archbishop Rummel) 6-4 FALL Stewart, Richard (St. Paul) Tanner (St. Paul) DEC Ellis, Rett Marco, Sara Jane Renfroe 119: McGehee, Craig (Holy 3:14; Turner, Thomas (East (GBHS) 7-0. and Bailey Trzcinski all had Cross) FALL Staviski, Nick (GBHS) Ascension) FALL Babcock, Luke 215: Badeaux, Bryant (St. one goal. 1:00; Duplantis, Paul (Destrehan) (GBHS) 1:00; Babcock, Luke Paul) FALL Boles, Jeb (GBHS) FALL Staviski, Nick (GBHS) 2:30 (GBHS) FALL Gibson, Marc (Holy 4:41; Boles, Jeb (GBHS) DEC 125: Manfredi, Greg (GBHS) MD Cross) 0:50; Keller, Shane Frazier, Daquan (Bonnabel) 9-4; Joseph, Malcom (Riverdale High (Archbishop Rummel) FALL Stoehr, Jacob (East Ascension) School) 15-1; Nicosia, Ethan (Holy Babcock, Luke (GBHS) 2:24; Kelley, Cross) FALL Manfredi, Greg (GBHS) FALL Boles, Jeb (GBHS) 3:53. Kody (GBHS) FALL Huddleston, 285: Arnett, Hunter 4:39; Manfredi, Greg (GBHS) FALL Alex (Riverdale) 1:22. (Redemptorist) FALL Hartman, Cantrelle, Derek (Hahnville High 152: Michael, Nick (Holy Cross) Subscribe now Samuel (GBHS) 1:03; Hartman, School) 4:42: Manfredi, Greg (GBHS) FALL Kelley, Kody (GBHS) 1:00; MD Luna, Jr, Manuel (East Ascension Kelley, Kody (GBHS) DEC Chenevert, Samuel (GBHS) FALL Johnson, High School) 8-3; Schermer, Austin Danny (East Ascension) 6-5; Shaquille (Higgins) 0:53; Rizo, (Brusly High School) MD Manfredi, Schilling, Josh (Archbishop Rummel) Maycol (Grace King) FALL Greg (GBHS) 16-3. DEC Kelley, Kody (GBHS) 10-3. Hartman, Samuel (GBHS) 3:26. to get a year of the Gulf Breeze News for only $30

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Christmas B sweaters, Steve Clark/Special to Gulf Breeze News socks and B Man survives fruitcake ... and other accident near unwanted gifts We’ve all gotten them. We toll plaza try to hide the disappointment, but our hearts are broken. We Gulf Breeze News a palm tree. grit our teeth and, half lying, Warm up with a A Pensacola man was criti- Rescue units from we say “thank you.” Of cally injured and the Bob Escambia County, the City of course, I’m writing about Sikes Bridge closed for a cou- Gulf Breeze and Midway Fire unwanted gifts. ple of hours on Dec. 9 after a District responded to the acci- As a kid, there was not single-vehicle accident near dent. Reponders used the Jaws much worse for me than get- the Pensacola Beach toll of Life to extricate Johnson, bowl of spicy gumbo plaza. who was airlifted to a ting clothes for a present. “Really?!!” I would think. Shawn Johnson, 37, of Pensacola hospital for treat- “Why didn’t you get me some- ‘Season your holidays’ events continue Pensacola and an employee of ment. thing I really wanted ... like Bamboo Willie’s on Pensacola According to the Florida Beach, lost control of his 1996 Highway Patrol, alcohol was say, Castle Greyskull or some- The holiday fun continues on Ford sport utility vehicle as he not a factor and Johnson was thing cool like that?” Pensacola Beach with a Caroling drove south on Bob Sikes wearing a safety belt. My amazing wife, Sandra, pub tour on Friday, Dec. 17. Sip Bridge beyond the apex short- Traffic was backed up for and Sing at Flounder’s beginning loves to remind her mother ly before 9 a.m. last Thursday. nearly two hours from the Bob at 5:30 pm. about a certain necklace she Johnson’s truck veered to Sikes Bridge into Gulf Breeze The following day, Saturday, got for Christmas one year. It the right at the base of the near Billy Bob’s Barbecue. Dec. 18, there will be steaming was a gold chain clasped bridge and slammed into a According to published bowls of delicious gumbo to together with a sliding zipper. concrete light pole. The vehi- reports, Johnson was released warm up from the chill in the air. Sandra thought it was the cle then rotated clockwise, and from the hospital several days Grab a bowl to sample beginning coolest thing when she was 10 the left side of the SUV struck later. years old or so. Her parents at 3 p.m. at Bamboo Willie’s on the Portofino Boardwalk. bought it for her and kept it Later that night, adults can until they thought she was show their inner Picasso at the mature enough for something Adult Coloring Contest at the as nice and expensive as a Sandshaker, beginning at 6 p.m. gold necklace. Sandra was On Sunday, Dec. 19, the most surprised when she was 16 or famous elf in the world will be on 17 and opened that necklace! hand for a photo session at Island It was a very cool necklace for Style. Come meet Santa and his a 10 year old; for a teenager Paparazzi and share your with a driver’s license, not so Christmas wish list from 2 to 4 much. She at least was honest p.m. enough to say, “MOTHER! Also on Sunday, meet at the Really?!!!!” Sandshaker for Rudolph’s Red The rule around our house Nose Ramble, starting at 2 pm about gift giving is: “If you And, if you bear more than a don’t want it, don’t give it to passing resemblance to the man someone else.” It’s the gift whose belly shook when he giving equivalent of the gold- laughed, like a bowl full of jelly, en rule. For the most part, it you can register to enter the works, but the exception is Santa Claus Look Allike Contest when the “other” person is on Sunday, Dec. 19 at Bamboo Bunco Christmas Party unlike you. For instance, I Willie’s . The hilarity ensues at 5 would be foolish to assume p.m. Gail Green hosted a holiday bunco party at her Villa Sabine Save the dates for Candlelight that my mom, for instance, home Tuesday, Dec. 7. Front row, Amy Martin and Debra and Carols on Dec. 24 at the Patroni. Seated, Cindy Anderson, Lisa Newell, Kristin would want a subscription to Beach Church and the New Photos courtesy of Maria Weisnicht Amberson, Susan Hoover and Mary Anne Aanestad. Back “Deer and Deer Hunting” or Year’s Eve Fireworks. The Polar The Pensacola Beach Christmas parade rolled on Sunday row, Rita Finkbone, Cindy Allmon, Sam Sharar, Terri Watson, “Turkey and Turkey Hunting” Bear Plunge is Jan. 1, 2011. in picture perfect weather. Lisa Conway, Gail Green and Kendall Kubik. magazines (hint, hint, most beloved and valued readers!) Instead, she prefers reading about art, southern cooking and decor, cats, or knitting. So the basic idea here is that as you are buying gifts for your family and friends, don’t buy them the Christmas sweater or tie that you just absolutely love, but know they will never wear. Take time to get them something that they really want. Conversely, to the picky gift receivers, don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. Accept whatever you are given with gratitude. Lastly, if you are one of the many folks who want to keep Christ at the center of Christmas, then try to get Jesus what he wants for Christmas ... because it’s His birthday, not yours. Love one. Love another.

GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 2 D December 16, 2010 GULF BREEZE NEWS Business / Legals Gulf Breeze NEWS Facts prove locals’ fears New TaxWatch report shows Northwest Florida hardest hit in state by oil spill economic woes

"This region was well on its way to economic recovery - and outperforming the rest of the state. The region ended up losing $454 million in gross sales, and $239 million of that was taxable sales. You hear a lot about empty beds and lost bed taxes, but these numbers reflect significant loss of sales affecting Northwest Florida and cascading and rippling throughout all of the economy.”

– Dominic M. Calabro President & CEO of Florida TaxWatch

According to data from the Florida the months we depend on for our year’s Department of Revenue, Florida TaxWatch income.” compared taxable sales in all Florida counties “I saw neighboring businesses close their for each month to the same month in the previ- doors.” ous year. As Florida slowly tried to climb out of The spewing well was capped in mid-July, the recession, Northwest Florida retail sales but it was not officially declared “dead” by the began rebounding more quickly than the rest of federal government until Sept. 19. While esti- the state. When sales across Florida began to mates differ, the government estimates more improve in March 2010, Northwest Florida out- than 200-million gallons of oil were released performed the rest of the state with larger from the well. The long-term environmental, reported increases from March to May 2010. economic, and social impacts will not be known But the oil spill sullying Gulf of Mexico waters for some time, but those impacts are surely sig- Source: Florida TaxWatch. Data from the Florida Department of Revenue, November 2010 also damaged the Northwest Florida region eco- nificant and may last for years. nomically. The TaxWatch analysis focused on the retail The oil spill had reversed the thriving recov- sector of five coastal counties in Northwest ery of Northwest Florida. While Florida’s Florida: Santa Rosa, Escambia, Okaloosa, in the decline of tourist development tax—or by $454 million statewide taxable sales continued to show Walton and Bay. Tourism drives the economy in “bed tax” — collections in Northwest Florida. ■ Reduced taxable sales in Northwest improvement over the same month in the previ- these counties and many vacationers stayed Prior to the spill, bed tax collections had Florida by $239 million ous year, taxable sales in Northwest Florida away this past summer as a result of the spill. increased in comparison with the previous year began to decline. Taxable sales reported for While oil did impact some of these counties’ in every month except one during the thirteen ■ Reduced state sales tax collections in June 2010 broke a string of seventeen consecu- beaches, numerous surveys and reports show month period of May 2009 to May 2010. Northwest Florida by $14.3 million tive months where growth in taxable sales out- that the peoples’ perception of the impact was However, collections decreased markedly in performed the state as a whole. far worse. June (6 percent), July (21 percent), and August ■ Reduced local sales tax collections by Northwest Florida’s deterioration in sales Northwest Florida’s deterioration in sales (22 percent) when compared with the same time $1.1 million began with the oil spill despite the fact that the began with the oil spill despite the fact that the period in 2009. unemployment rates in Northwest Florida coun- unemployment rates here continued to be some The decline in tourism-sensitive sales and tax These are likely conservative estimates for ties continued to be some of the lowest in the of the lowest in the state – as they were prior to collections occurred even though statewide several reasons: Northwest Florida’s taxable state--as they were prior to the spill. This the spill. This employment was propped up in tourism increased in the second quarter (ended sales were consistently outperforming the rest employment was propped up in part by tempo- part by temporary oil spill cleanup jobs. June 30, 2010). An estimated 20.8 million peo- of the state prior to the oil spill; there were rary oil spill cleanup jobs. In July 2010, Walton County had the lowest ple visited the state between April and June, a increased promotional efforts in the region; In July 2010, Walton County had the lowest unemployment in the state (7.5 percent) and 3.4 percent increase from the same time period tourism statewide has increased; and the spill unemployment in the state (7.5 percent) and Okaloosa had the third-lowest (7.9 percent). last year. cleanup injected extra money into the region’s Okaloosa had the third lowest (7.9 percent). All All five counties had a lower unemployment Growth was particularly strong with overseas economy. five counties had a lower unemployment rate rate than the state as a whole (12.0 percent). (11.9 percent) and Canadian (10.4 percent) vis- The dramatic reversal in the recovery of than the state as a whole (12.0 percent). Furthermore, the deterioration in taxable itors. While Northwest Florida’s taxable sales Northwest Florida’s retail sector during the past Furthermore, the deterioration in taxable retail retail sales occurred despite the retailers and decreased from the previous year in each of the summer provides strong evidence that the sales occurred despite the retailers and local local governments of Northwest Florida devot- four months from June to September 2010, Deepwater Horizon oil spill had a significant governments of Northwest Florida devoting ing significantly increased resources to promo- sales in another tourist destination—Orange negative impact on retail sales. These losses in significantly increased resources to promotion- tional activities. County—increased in each month, including an the retail sector have, and will continue, to cas- al activities. 11.4 percent increase in August. cade through other economic sectors in the Seaside retailer Laurie Olshefski spoke at Tourism-Sensitive Sales Were Hit Hard region and further slow its once promising eco- Tuesday’s TaxWatch press conference, and she Estimates of the Impact on Northwest nomic recovery. confirmed the studies findings – from personal Comparing May through September 2009 to Florida Retail Sales “This region was well on its way to econom- experience. the same period in 2010, taxable sales in ic recovery - and outperforming the rest of the “My stores were greatly hit – we were on a tourist-sensitive categories such as lodging, Assuming taxable sales in Northwest Florida state. The region ended up losing $454 million growth trend and anticipating more growth restaurants, bars, and amusement and recreation – without the oil spill— would have continued in gross sales, and $239 million of that was tax- from the (Panama City) airport,” she said. fell significantly in Northwest Florida at a time its upward trend and increased (compared to the able sales,” said Dominic M. Calabro, President “Surviving the oil spill was a stressful time as when the same categories increased statewide. previous year) at the same rate as the rest of the & CEO of Florida TaxWatch. “You hear a lot an owner and manger. Sales started to drop mid During this period, taxable sales in Northwest state from May to September 2010, the oil spill about empty beds and lost bed taxes, but these April, and people who did come in June were Florida dropped by 7.1 percent while they then: numbers reflect significant loss of sales affect- reserved in their spending. They didn’t know increased statewide by 2.8 percent. ing Northwest Florida and cascading and rip- what the future held. We were most affected in The impact of the oil spill is also illustrated ■ Reduced gross sales in Northwest Florida pling throughout all of the economy.” LEGALS

NOTICE OF such Certificate will be Description of Property: NOTICE OF Property described in according to Law, the of Issuance: 2008 APPLICATION sold to the Highest PROPERTY APPLICATION such Certificate will be Description of Property: NOTICE IS HEREBY Property described in NOTICE OF FOR TAX DEED Bidder, at the east end DESCRIBED IN OR FOR TAX DEED sold to the Highest LT 1 BLK A, SANTA GIVEN THAT ALUMNI such Certificate will be Description of Property: ADMINISTRATIVE lobby of the County BOOK 672 PG 464 & Bidder, at the east end VILLA V, AS DES IN OR PARTNERS II LLC holder sold to the Highest BAGDAD: E/2 OF N COMPLAINT NOTICE IS HEREBY Administrative Complex OR BOOK 868 PGS 97 NOTICE IS HEREBY lobby of the County BOOK 2271 PG 2027 of the following Tax Sale Bidder, at the east end 100' OF S 230' OF W GIVEN THAT ALUMNI at 6495 Caroline St., THRU 102, LESS N 250' GIVEN THAT ALUMNI Administrative Complex Parcel ID: 13-1N-29- Certificate has filed said lobby of the County 384' OF BLK 77, AS TO: Barbara PARTNERS II LLC holder Milton, Florida on the Parcel ID: 13-1N-29- PARTNERS II LLC holder at 6495 Caroline St., 4921-00A00-0010 Tax Certificate for the Administrative Complex DES IN OR BOOK 2666 Louise Sanders of the following Tax Sale 10th day of January, 0000-00402-0000 of the following Tax Sale Milton, Florida on the Name in which Tax Deed to be issued at 6495 Caroline St., PG 1979 Pace, FL Certificate has filed said 2011 at 12:00 noon. Name in which Certificate has filed said 10th day of January, Assessed: JAMES G thereon. The Certificate Milton, Florida on the Parcel ID: 15-1N-28- Tax Certificate for the Dated this the 17th day Assessed: FRANCES Tax Certificate for the 2011 at 12:00 noon. BOOTHE JR Number and year of 10th day of January, 0120-07700-0020 Case No.: 112027- Tax Deed to be issued of November, 2010. FRITCHEY, WAYNE Tax Deed to be issued Dated this the 17th day All of the above property Issuance, the 2011 at 12:00 noon. Name in which 10-AG thereon. The Certificate FRITCHEY ESTATE thereon. The Certificate of November, 2010. is located in Santa Rosa Description of property, Dated this the 17th day Assessed: DENNIS Number and year of Mary M. Johnson All of the above property Number and year of County, In the State of and Name(s) in which it of November, 2010. COREY ADKINSON An ADMINISTRATIVE Issuance, the Clerk of the Circuit is located in Santa Rosa Issuance, the Mary M. Johnson Florida. is assessed is as follows: All of the above property COMPLAINT to suspend Description of property, Court of Santa Rosa County, In the State of Description of property, Clerk of the Circuit Mary M. Johnson is located in Santa Rosa or revoke your license (s) and Name(s) in which it County, Florida Florida. and Name(s) in which it Court of Santa Rosa Unless such certificate Certificate Number: Clerk of the Circuit County, In the State of and eligibility for licensure is assessed is as follows: –––––––––––––––––––– is assessed is as follows: County, Florida shall be redeemed 1473 Year Court of Santa Rosa Florida. and appointment has been – Unless such certificate –––––––––––––––––––– according to Law, the of Issuance: 2008 County, Florida filed against you. You have Certificate Number: NOTICE OF shall be redeemed Certificate Number: – Property described in –––––––––––––––––––– Unless such certificate the right to request a hear- 1220 Year APPLICATION according to Law, the 1352 Year NOTICE OF such Certificate will be Description of Property: – shall be redeemed ing pursuant to Sections of Issuance: 2008 FOR TAX DEED Property described in of Issuance: 2008 APPLICATION sold to the Highest THAT PORT OF SEC NOTICE OF according to Law, the 120.569 and 120.57 (1) such Certificate will be FOR TAX DEED Bidder, at the east end 14-1S-28W, KNOWN AS APPLICATION Property described in and (2), Florida Statutes, Description of Property: NOTICE IS HEREBY sold to the Highest Description of Property: lobby of the County PARCELS FOR TAX DEED such Certificate will be by mailing a request for PROPERTY GIVEN THAT ALUMNI Bidder, at the east end PARCEL #2 FOUND IN NOTICE IS HEREBY Administrative Complex 14,15,16,17,18, & 19, sold to the Highest same to the Department of DESCRIBED IN OR PARTNERS II LLC holder lobby of the County DEED RECORDED IN GIVEN THAT ALUMNI at 6495 Caroline St., ALL FURTHER DES IN NOTICE IS HEREBY Bidder, at the east end Financial Services, BOOK 2229 PAGE 331 of the following Tax Sale Administrative Complex OR BOOK 2882 PG 994 PARTNERS II LLC holder Milton, Florida on the OR BOOK 2112 PG 691 GIVEN THAT ALUMNI lobby of the County Division of Legal Services, Parcel ID: 12-1N-27- Certificate has filed said at 6495 Caroline St., Parcel ID: 13-1N-29- of the following Tax Sale 10th day of January, & OR BOOK 2779 PG PARTNERS II LLC holder Administrative Complex 200 E. Gaines St., 0000-00119-0000 Tax Certificate for the Milton, Florida on the 0000-00538-0000 Certificate has filed said 2011 at 12:00 noon. 1213 of the following Tax Sale at 6495 Caroline St., Tallahassee, Florida Name in which Tax Deed to be issued 10th day of January, Name in which Tax Certificate for the Dated this the 17th day Parcel ID: 14-1S-28- Certificate has filed said Milton, Florida on the 32399-0333. If a request Assessed: WILLIE D thereon. The Certificate 2011 at 12:00 noon. Assessed: J D HEM- Tax Deed to be issued of November, 2010. 0000-00169-0000 Tax Certificate for the 10th day of January, for hearing is not received MARTIN Number and year of Dated this the 17th day BREE TRUSTEE, thereon. The Certificate Name in which Tax Deed to be issued 2011 at 12:00 noon. by January 13, 2011, the All of the above property Issuance, the of November, 2010. TAMARACK TRUST Number and year of Mary M. Johnson Assessed: SOUTHERN thereon. The Certificate Dated this the 17th day right to a hearing in this is located in Santa Rosa Description of property, All of the above property Issuance, the Clerk of the Circuit NATIVE PLANTS LLC Number and year of of November, 2010. matter will be waived and County, In the State of and Name(s) in which it Mary M. Johnson is located in Santa Rosa Description of property, Court of Santa Rosa All of the above property Issuance, the the Chief Financial Officer Florida. is assessed is as follows: Clerk of the Circuit County, In the State of and Name(s) in which it County, Florida is located in Santa Rosa Description of property, Mary M. Johnson will dispose of this case in Court of Santa Rosa Florida. is assessed is as follows: –––––––––––––––––––– County, In the State of and Name(s) in which it Clerk of the Circuit accordance with the law. Unless such certificate Certificate Number: County, Florida – Florida. is assessed is as follows: Court of Santa Rosa shall be redeemed 1346 Year Unless such certificate Certificate Number: NOTICE OF County, Florida LEGAL 1578 according to Law, the of Issuance: 2008 –––––––––––––––––––– shall be redeemed 1378 Year APPLICATION Unless such certificate Certificate Number: Gulf Breeze News Property described in – according to Law, the of Issuance: 2008 FOR TAX DEED shall be redeemed 1576 Year –––––––––––––––––––– 4x 12-02-10

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Those paying install- ted to people and other animals through a bite or Winter prices The schedule: ments will be required to make payments for scratch. Most cases of rabies occur in wild ani- now in effect ■ Thursday, Dec. 16: Sound Forest, 5:45 2010 and 2011. Commissioners will address the mals such as raccoons, foxes, skunks and bats, p.m.; Kitty Hawk, 6:30; Berkley Forest, 7:15; suspension again in December 2011 for subse- but domesticated animals can carry it as well. Woodlawn Way 4-way stop, 8. quent years. The disease is fatal to humans and animals. ■ Friday, Dec. 17: Light House Point In January 2009, the Santa Rosa County The following precautions should be taken roundabout, 5:30 p.m.; Reserve Boulevard (at Board of Commissioners originally voted to to avoid exposure to rabies: end) 6:15; Reserve apartment complex, 6:30; suspend the collection of transportation impact ■Avoid all contact with wild and unfamiliar Government and Capitol, 7:15; and Shadow fees for the calendar year as an incentive to domesticated animals. Lake Park, 8. stimulate new local construction projects. ■ Do not place feeders in the yard – the food ■ Sunday, Dec. 19: Catawaba Drive & Considering the current national downturn in will attract unwanted animals such as raccoons Hickory Shores, 5:45 p.m.; Coral Strip & the economy and high unemployment, com- and foxes. Duke, 6:15; and Grand Pointe Park, 7. missioners understand the need to create ■ Vaccinate your pets against rabies and The Midway Santa Ride began Wednesday, employment opportunities, including in the keep their shots up-to-date. Dec. 15 at Swenson Park. construction industry. Commissioners hope ■ Do not leave your pets outside unsuper- Vinyl Liner Service & Repairs Santa Claus made his annual ride around the that the savings recognized from the suspension vised. & Gunite Pools Weekly Maintenance city of Gulf Breeze on Tuesday, will act as an economic stimulus. ■ Bring in pet food at night and secure trash Commercial & Residential FREE ESTIMATES cans with fasteners. Mike Esmond (850) 232-4133 County suspends impact fees Be cautious regarding rabies ■ Cover bird feeders. Most squirrel-proof Florida licensed pool contractor since 1985 coverings also deter wild animals. www.gulfbreezepoolsandspas.com In hopes of encouraging continued growth in With the recent increase in animal bites in If bitten, seek medical attention immediately Santa Rosa County, commissioners extended Santa Rosa County, the health department and report the incident to the Santa Rosa Vinyl liner replacement • Replastering the suspension of transportation impact fees for wants to remind residents to use caution with County Health Department at (850) 983-5200. CPC 1457222 Concrete Deck Repairs Legislative delegation FIREMAN to hear Termite & Pest Control residents “To The Rescue Since 1977” Gulf Breeze Members of Santa Rosa County’s state legislative 932-9288 ! delegation have scheduled a public hearing for today (Thursday, Dec. 16) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Santa Rosa County Administrative Complex, 6495 Caroline Street, Milton. ® Public comments will be heard on proposals for the 2010 Timothy Wise Representative Regular Session of the Florida The Prudential Insurance Legislature. Company of America The Santa Rosa County 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway legislative delegation consists of Suite 10 Reps. Clay Ford, Doug Broxson Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 and Matt Gaetz, along with Sens. (850) 932-0846 Greg Evers and Don Gaetz. [email protected] County announces holiday office closures * Availability varies by carrier and state. The following county offices and departments will be closed Thursday, Dec. 23, and Friday, Dec. 24, for the Christmas holidays with THE BETA REPERTORY THEATER regular hours of operation IN ASSOCIATION WITH resuming Dec. 27; and closed Friday, Dec. 31, for New KERRIGANCASTING, LLC. Year’s with hours of operation PROUDLY PRESENT resuming on Monday, Jan. 3: Everything is going wrong for the company of A Christmas Carol...Again. ■ Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners. This includes no Saturday hours for the library system (Dec. 25 or Jan. 1). Libraries will close at 5 INSPECTING p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 22. There will be no early closings on CAROL Thursday, Dec. 30. ■ There will be no Saturday December 16, Thu 7:00 p.m. hours for Animal Services (Dec. December 17, Fri 7:00 p.m. 25 or Jan. 1). The Central Dave December 18, Sat 2:00 p.m. Landfill located on 6337 Da Lisa Road will close at noon on December 18, Sat 7:00 p.m. Friday, Dec.r 24. The landfill will A COMEDY. Ramsey CALL 850-529-8838 be open on Friday, Dec. 31, and Written by closed on Saturday, Jan. 1. DANIEL SULLIVAN AND TO LAUGH YOUR DICKENS OFF ■ Santa Rosa County Clerk of THE SEATTLE REPERTORY THEATER THIS CHRISTMAS! the Court DIRECTED BY:MARIA KERRIGAN ■ Santa Rosa County Property M-F 2p-4p Appraiser BETA Studio Theatre ■ Santa Rosa County 14 Live Oak St., Gulf Breeze Supervisor of Elections www.newsradio1620.com www.kerrigancasting.com ■ Santa Rosa County Tax Collector.

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