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50¢ YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER May 21, 2009 Yard parking sparks debate Hoffman Bayou to be dredged
■ City seeks community input on collected from Beautification Committee sur- ■ Adjoining property owners will that will dredge the mouth of the bayou. divisive vehicle parking issue veys and months-long discussions about more be assessed $1,500 to pay for work Neil Olsen grew up on the body of water and comprehensive, detailed codes and ordinances. challenged the timeliness and fairness of the The Beautification Committee reported con- BY VICI PAPAJOHN BY VICI PAPAJOHN project. Gulf Breeze News siderable community input regarding the unat- Gulf Breeze News “My family has been in the community for [email protected] tractive effect random car, boat and RV parking [email protected] over 50 years,” Olsen said. “I know of only one had on the community. time that the bayou nearly closed up, and that The City of Gulf Breeze is soliciting a varied Many survey participants called for tighten- Residents with property adjoining Hoffman was years and years ago. I think also that since group of people from the community to join in a ing of the code. Currently, only parking in fire Bayou attended Gulf Breeze City Council meet- lot size varies so much, some lots have over- series of workshops to consider roadside park- lanes and commercial vehicles of more than one ings May 13 and 18 to weigh in on a proposed sized access to the waterfront and others have ing, boat and RV storage and other divisive ton are prohibited from parking in residential dredging project. smaller lots, the benefit is not equitable. I just issues. areas within the city limits. Under the plan, each resident adjoining the don’t think we need it yet.” The action was prompted by community input See PARKING, Page 2A bayou will be assessed $1,500 for the project See DREDGE, Page 2A
WWeatherEEKEND Dolphins make history County schools’ THURSDAY 5/21 funding cuts less Scat. T-Storms high 80O O than anticipated low 70 ■ School board also were on track to be about $10 FRIDAY 5/22 can assess quarter-mill million down from this year’s Scat. T-Storms budget.” bump in taxes for 1 year In addition to sending more O high 79 dollars than expected back to O BY PAM BRANNON low 73 the local school districts for the Gulf Breeze News next school year, the legislature [email protected] also took a revolutionary step in SATURDAY 5/23 The people who crunch the allowing school districts to levy Scat.T-Storms numbers for Santa Rosa County an extra quarter-mill in taxes to high 81O School District are breathing help fund the local district if the low 74O much easier this week, thanks to school boards choose to do so the actions of the Florida without bringing the issue Legislature in its final budget before taxpayers – but only for SUNDAY 5/24 passage last week. one year. Scat. T-Storms “Thanks to the federal stimu- Sen. Don Gaetz said last high 82O lus dollars and the actions taken week the state made some deep low 74O by the state legislature, we will cuts elsewhere to support the only be about $2 million down education budget. in our budget for this next “The state legislature com- school year,” said Doug Dillon, bined state revenues, federal INSIDE Assistant Superintendent For stimulus funds, unprecedented Finance. “Until last Friday, we See FUNDING, Page 3A
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GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 2A May 21, 2009 GULF BREEZE NEWS PARKING: Council wants No passing on Shoreline recommendation in July Continued from page 1A Thursday, May 21 Wednesday, GET INVOLVED Gulf Breeze Area Chamber May 27 Council discussion covered a of Commerce Breakfast 7 City residents Gulf Breeze Area range of considerations. a.m., Andrews Performance interested in serving on Chamber of Councilman Joe Henderson and Research Pavillion, Gulf the committee should Commerce Board of City Manager Buz Eddy provid- Breeze contact City Hall at Directors noon, ed a slide show reviewing the Early Learning Coalition of 943-5100. Chamber many unsightly examples of Santa Rosa County Executive Headquarters, 409 Gulf uncontrolled parking within the Committee 9 a.m.; Finance Breeze Parkway city. spaces. Finally, storage of Committee 9:30 a.m.; full Santa Rosa County “We have to form some sort wrecked or inoperable vehicles Board 10 a.m., Coalition Office, Affordable Housing of consensus,” Eddy said. “Right in the front yard was to be disal- 6555 Caroline Street, Milton Advisory Committee 3 now, anything pretty much goes. lowed. Santa Rosa County School p.m., Conference Room, The city of Milton recently Instead of accepting staff rec- Board 10 a.m., SRC School 6051 Old Bagdad passed a three-part ordinance ommendation, council members District Headquarters, 5086 Highway, Milton that, first of all, prohibits agreed that they desired signifi- Canal Street, Milton Santa Rosa Island wrecked or inoperable vehicles cant community input for an Santa Rosa County Local Authority Committee 5 p.m., to be left in the front yard longer ordinance specific to the com- Mitigation Strategy Meeting SRIA Headquarters, 1 Via than 72 hours; parking of recre- munity needs and expectations. 1:30 p.m., Conference Room, DeLuna Drive, Pensacola ational equipment in any portion “The council wants a good 6051 Old Bagdad Highway, Beach of a public right of way was pro- cross-section of people geo- Milton Santa Rosa County Parks hibited; and the parking of major graphically and demographical- and Recreation 5:30 p.m., recreational equipment is limited ly to consider tightening our Monday, May 25 County Administrative Center, to the sides of yards or on a codes,” Eddy said after the Vici Papajohn/Gulf Breeze News paved driveway.” meeting. “We plan to hold A highway striping machine recently placed double Memorial Day, all govern- 6495 Caroline Street, Milton Staff recommended slightly workshops and need volunteers no-passing lines along Shoreline Drive, making the mental offices closed; Gulf City of Gulf Breeze stronger prohibitions of boat, from both sides of the issue as entire area along Shoreline from the City Hall Breeze News offices closed Executive Committee 6:30 camper or RV or trailer storage well – folks who think no one entrance to Sunset a no-passing zone. The city p.m., City Hall, 1070 Shoreline from parking in the right of should park in their front yard council voted to restripe the area to make it safer for Tuesday, May 26 Drive, Gulf Breeze motorists and pedestrians. way; and the ticketing of cars and people who have RVs, boats Santa Rosa County that don’t move from the right and trailers stored in their yards. Commission Committee 9 Thursday, May 28 of way. “The folks have to be willing a.m., County Administrative Santa Rosa County A second recommended pro- to work on this issue at several DREDGE: City will place Center, 6495 Caroline Street, Commission Regular 9 a.m., hibition urged that cars, trucks, meetings over the next few Milton County Administrative Center, boats and trailers not be allowed weeks as the Council wants a liens on impacted land City of Gulf Breeze Board 6495 Caroline Street, Milton to park within the front-yard recommendation by July 15.” of Adjustments 6:30 p.m., Santa Rosa County Continued from page 1A owners are in favor of the Gulf Breeze City Hall, 1070 Commission Special project. Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze Rezoning 6 p.m., County INSURANCE: Rate increase Pinetree Drive resident Stan “It will keep the bayou Administrative Center, 6495 Nurnberger echoed Olsen’s environmentally healthy and Caroline Street, Milton ‘lesser of two evils’ concerns. benefit all property owners “Is this fair to people with economically by protecting Continued from page 1A pensation or a no boats or small boats?” he and enhancing property val- Gulf Breeze Volunteer Fire Emergency Report medical malprac- said. “In general, I think those ues,” he said. Information provided by Gulf Breeze Volunteer Fire Department. on May 6 to discuss the most tice policy, can be of us who are hesitant regard- Chapter 170 of the State Weekly Activity Report These calls included 8 medical pressing state insurance issues assessed to make ing this project have concerns Code provides cities the lee- calls, 1 motor vehicle accident and 1 false alarm. and how they relate to the busi- Citizens whole,” of fairness.” way to assess an area impacted For the week of May 9 to May To learn more about the Gulf ness community. Ball traveled Ball said. Chanteclaire resident Joe by and benefitting from a spe- 13, Gulf Breeze Volunteer Fire Breeze Volunteer Fire Department, the state in recent months speak- “To avoid McCullough supported the cial project in order to pay for Department was called for 10 log on to: www.cityofgulfbreeze.com/ ing and leading efforts to focus assessments, a rate Ball plan. it, according to City Manager emergencies. firedept/index.html attention on property insurance, increase has to be “I go in and out three times Buz Eddy. particularly windstorm insur- effectuated. It’s the lesser of a week on average, and I’ve “The city has a long tradi- Midway Fire District Emergency Report ance. His efforts helped prompt two evils. It will take a period of grounded my boat 13 times,” tion of requiring 60-percent Information provided by Midway Fire District. lawmakers to pass legislation to time for those rates to catch up he said. “And I only have a 20- approval in order to move for- and make Citizens actuarially ward, and we have at least Weekly Activity Report accidents without injuries, 3 electri- bolster or improve Florida insur- inch draft on my 22-foot bay cal hazards, 2 public assistances, ance laws. sound, but it’s a start.” boat.” that,” he said. For the week of May 8 through 1 dispatched and canceled en Much of lawmakers’ atten- Ball could not be specific Environmental consultant The city will place liens on May 14, Midway Fire District was route and 1 false fire alarm. tion focused on Citizens about the length of time such a Sava Varazo spoke at both the 40 properties impacted for called for 51 incidents. The inci- To learn more about Midway Fire rate increase would need to be $1,500 each, and property dents included 37 medical, 2 motor District, log on to www.midway Property Insurance Corp., the meetings and urged expedien- vehicle accidents with injuries, 5 fire.com. state’s so-called ‘insurer of last administered. cy. owners will be required to pay resort’ for property owners who “If indeed it’s underfunded “The thing is that if we have half up front and the remain- cannot acquire coverage from by 55 percent, with a 10-percent a major event or a storm and ing half one year from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office Report private companies. Citizens is a rate increase, you’d think that it this thing closes up or changes anniversary of the project’s not-for-profit, tax-exempt cor- would take 5.5 years,” Ball said. considerably, the whole completion, Eddy said. The Information provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. poration whose public purpose “But that’s unclear, because val- process starts over,” Varazo city has implemented such Felonies Street, Gulf Breeze, possession of is to provide policyholders with ues will change. It will be over a said. “We have a very conven- Municipal Service Benefit marijuana and aggravated battery. affordable property insurance long period of time – longer ient spoil site. We had to Units (MSBUs) to dredge 5/15/2009 protection. than 5.5 years, I’m sure.” weigh and particle size the Gilmore Bayou, Woodland Irovando, Dominick John, W/M, 5/19/2009 Even with a surplus of $3 bil- Additionally, lawmakers sand, and we are taking Bayou and Hoffman Bayou in 33, 7400 block of Frankfort Street, Edmister, Jonathan Walter, Navarre, sexual assault. W/M, 18, 2100 block of Panhandle lion, experts agree Citizens is voted to implement a cash extreme measures to protect the past. Trail, Navarre, lewd and lascivious woefully underfunded when build-up over a five-year period the bayou from sand reenter- If after one year the resi- 5/17/2009 behavior. compared to its exposure of over for the Florida Hurricane ing the dredge site. The DEP dents haven’t paid in full, the Clay, Jordan Ashley, W/F, 22, $400 billion. If in 2009 a major Catastrophe Fund. The CAT and Army Corps of Engineers remaining balance gains inter- 1800 block of Coral Street, Navarre, DUIs Fund sells up to $29 billion in drug possession. hurricane hits any of the state’s are very specific; this project est at market rate, and the lien 5/12/2009 most populated coastal areas, or lower-cost backup insurance will restore the channel for will remain on the property, Coe, John Moreno, W/M, 36, 10 Vallina, Christopher, W/M, 25, a series of storms hits Florida as (referred to as reinsurance) to purposes of flow and naviga- which cannot be sold or refi- block of North Sunset Boulevard, 8600 block of Laredo Street, was the case in 2005, it’s virtu- the private carriers that write tional purposes.” nanced until the lien is satis- Gulf Breeze, kidnapping, false Navarre, DUI. imprisonment. ally assured that Citizens would homeowners policies in According to Dana Foster, fied. 5/17/2009 not have the resources to cover Florida. This reinsurance helps treasurer of the Chanteclaire “We really have not run into 5/18/2009 Hoover, Joseph Frederick, W/M, policyholders’ losses. insurers protect their capital by Homeowners Association who any problems with this process Kimbrough, Sherri Sprott 33, 2000 block of Alfred Boulevard, “If the public thinks there is a covering a portion of the losses spearheaded the project, more in the past,” Eddy said. Ethier, W/F, 50, 200 block of Azalea Navarre, DUI. surplus, that would be misinfor- an insurer would face after a than 70 percent of the home- “We’ve had good success.” mation at best,” James Malone, major storm. Chairman of Citizens’ Board of Using both its surplus and NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 05-09 Governors, said in February. bonding capabilities, the Cat NOTICE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 07-09 “Any kind of significant storm Fund estimates it can only meet Please be advised that Proposed Ordinance No.05-09 was event would or could wipe that approximately $17 billion of its presented to the City Council of the City of Gulf Breeze for first Please be advised that Proposed Ordinance No.07-09 was ($3 billion surplus) out in a few, obligation to private carriers; reading on Monday, May 18, 2009, and will be presented for presented to the City Council of the City of Gulf Breeze for first reading on Monday, May 18, 2009, and will be presented for short hours.” almost $12 billion short of final reading and adoption at a City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council final reading and adoption at a City Council meeting scheduled Making Citizens actuarially where it needs to be. Chambers of City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze, for Monday, June 1, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council sound is vital to residents’ inter- This deficit would be real- Florida. Chambers of City Hall, 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze, ests. That would mean that the ized in the event of a large Florida. total premiums Citizens collects storm and made up through The title of the proposed ordinance is as follows: should be more than enough to assessments on all Florida poli- The title of the proposed ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 05-09 offset the indemnities paid out. cyholders. However, lawmak- ORDINANCE NO. 07-09 ers also supported reducing the “If Citizens was actuarially AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF properly funded tomorrow, it size of the CAT Fund at a pace GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTIONS 26-3, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF would take about a 55-percent of $2 billion a year over the COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA DESIGN STAN- GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA, CREATING SECTIONS 26-13 rate increase today to make it next six years. DARDS, DEFINITIONS, AND CREATING; SECTION 26-4, THROUGH 26-14 STREETSCAPE; PROVIDING FOR SEVER- where it would be actuarially Meg Peltier, Chief Executive ENTITLED ARCHITECTURAL STYLES; PROVIDING FOR ABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN sound,” said Ball, who served Officer of the Chamber, urged SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; AND PROVID- EFFECTIVE DATE property owners to ensure they ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE on the state Citizens Mission A copy of the proposed ordinance may be inspected by the are adequately covered. Don’t Review Task Force (CMRTF). A copy of the proposed ordinance may be inspected by the public in the City Clerk's office at City Hall. Interested parties The CMRTF was cautious ignore the fine print. public in the City Clerk's office at City Hall. Interested parties may appear at the Council meetings and be heard with respect about recommending a rate “Ask your agent or broker if may appear at the Council meetings and be heard with respect to the proposed ordinance. If any person decides to appeal increase that would shock the you are sufficiently covered for to the proposed ordinance. If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at public, so it advocated using a ‘replacement value,’ ” Peltier any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or public hearing, such person may need to insure ‘glide-path’ approach to said. “For less than $200, you this meeting or public hearing, such person may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and any evidence upon which increase rates 10 percent a year can have your home or business that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and any evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. over the next number of years inspected to learn what you can the appeal is to be based. so Citizens could become actu- do to mitigate your properties arially sound. and possibly lower your insur- THE CITY OF GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA “The reason you want this is, ance premiums. THE CITY OF GULF BREEZE, FLORIDA if Citizens is called to pay losses, “It is up to each of us to be BY: MARITA RHODES under state law everybody who proactive,” she added. “If you BY: MARITA RHODES CITY CLERK CITY CLERK has an insurance policy in wait until the first storm, you Florida other than worker’s com- will certainly regret it.”
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Midway Fire gives scholarship to student
BY JOE CULPEPPER Gulf Breeze News [email protected]
The Midway Fire District awarded a $1,500 scholarship to a Navarre High School student Joe Culpepper/Gulf Breeze News to help her pursue a career as a Stephanie Watts (third from left) was presented with a scholarship valued at $1,500 by Midway paramedic. Fire District to receive one year’s worth of Emergency Medical Technician training.Making the Stephanie Watts, a senior at presentation was (from left) Wayne Garrett, former MFD Chief and Commission; MFD Chief Navarre High, received the first Jonathan Kanzigg; and Commission Chairman Joe McPherson. Randall Garrett Scholarship Award on May 12 during a in September 1985. Garrett’s approved by the Florida Board will graduate 23 students meeting of the Midway Fire parents, Sylvia and Wayne of Education. The only differ- tonight. District Commission. Watts will Garrett, attended the scholarship ence is that the Midway program Watts’ class starts in July at attend Midway Fire’s second presentation. Wayne Garrett is a does not offer college credit. the Midway Fire Training certified Emergency Medical former MFD Chief and Still, Watts will enjoy all the Academy on Abercrombie Road Technician training academy. Commissioner. same employment benefits as if in the Midway area. It will be Paramedics are medical pro- “It’s a valuable package,” she attended junior college. limited to 16 students. fessionals, usually a member of MFD Chief Jonathan Kanzigg “The scholarship originally Watts is the daughter of Paul the emergency medical services said. “The training academy was offered out for fire and and Alice Watts of Navarre. (EMS), who primarily provide lasts four months and meets EMT school together,” Kanzigg In other MFD news, reserve pre-hospital, advanced medical three nights a week. This schol- said. “She didn’t want to go to firefighter Allen Harrison was and trauma care. arship will pay for tuition, firefighters’ school to be a fire- sworn in by Kanzigg and pinned A paramedic provides emer- books, uniform, administrative fighter; she just wanted to go to with his badge. gency on-scene treatment, crisis fee and fingerprint card. the EMT school. She wants to Commission Treasurer Jacque intervention, life-saving stabi- “It also will cover the be a paramedic.” Gorris also announced that recent lization and transport of ill or expense of clinical time, such as Watts was interviewed by state legislation barring accident injured patients to hospitals and so many rides in an ambulance, Kanzigg and Holley-Navarre assessment fees by county and trauma centers. He or she also time in the emergency room, so Fire Chief Ron Norton, who in municipal governments does not can work in a hospital emer- many hours in surgery.” tandem made the final recom- pertain to special taxing districts gency room. The Midway Fire EMT pro- mendation to the Midway Fire such as Midway Fire District. The scholarship is named in gram is the same curriculum Commission to extend the Therefore, MFD will continue honor of Randall Garrett, a offered by Pensacola Junior scholarship. assessing fees as warranted Midway Fire District fireman College and Northwest Florida The first Midway EMT and beyond the July 1 sunset for other who lost his life in a woods fire State College in Niceville. It is firefighter training academy governmental entities. FUNDING: State monies cut 1.2 percent Continued from page 1A “Originally, we were projecting having to lay flexibility and local control with off 262 teachers and 103 educational support deeper non-education parts of the state budget in order to pro- personnel. We can now reduce that number tect the classroom instruction,” some. We won’t release any figures until the Gaetz said. “The bottom line – school board approves our recommendations.” statewide K-12 schools will receive from the state legisla- – Lewis Lynn ture about the same amount of operating funds next year as this Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources year. Santa Rosa County Santa Rosa County School District schools will receive a small amount more per student – with take that issue up probably until will affect the Gulf Breeze $6,476.38 per student being July,” Dillon said. “It would schools in August, with Gulf received from the state this year take a super majority vote by the Breeze Elementary, Gulf Breeze against an increase to $6,478.60 school board to levy that tax, Middle, and Holley-Navarre per student next school year.” and it can only be done for one Middle School each having new But Gaetz said Santa Rosa year without voter approval. principals because of this year’s has finally joined the ranks of After that, if the board believed principals retiring. the rest of the counties in it still needed the money it Karen Murray is retiring at Florida and is facing declining could place the quarter-mill on GBES, and Jennifer Granse is enrollments. an election ballot for voter retiring from GBMS. Don “Santa Rosa County schools approval.” Bowersox is retiring at Holley- will have less funding overall The additional monies mean Navarre Middle. because they are projecting a fewer layoffs than originally New contracts call for teach- loss of 323 students next school projected. Lewis Lynn, ers to teach an extra class peri- year,” Gaetz said. Assistant Superintendent of od next school year, which will For that reason, their operat- Human Resources, is putting translate into 100 fewer needed ing funds will decline from just together a revised recommenda- teaching positions. over $161 million this year to tion to be presented to the “We also know about 100 just under $159 million next school board this week for each year are lost through attri- year, with a loss of 1.26 percent staffing of each school. tion, either people moving or in operating monies from the “Originally, we were project- retiring or maternity leave or state. ing having to lay off 262 teach- such,” Lynn said. “So through “The loss of students is the ers and 103 educational support all this we will be able to add Caulking and weather-stripping can reduce your energy costs. big factor leading to less state personnel,” Lynn said. “We can some units back into the staffing money, which is leading to lay- now reduce that number some. recommendations.” The Energy Experts at Gulf Power can teach you lots of ways to save energy, offs of personnel for the next We won’t release any figures Assistant Superintendent of which is a good thing. Because saving energy means saving money. Some school year,” Assistant until the school board approves Instructional Services Bill Price of the things you can do around your house are really easy to do and Superintendent Dillon said. “Of our recommendations. But we said the good part of all this is don’t cost much at all. Like making sure you have the right caulking and course, even with this seeming- principals will know by the end had some teachers already weather-stripping around your windows and doors. You’d be surprised ly good news, we have to be decide to leave, with 25 being in of this week how many teachers cautious because last year we the drop program and left they will need for the next at how much energy can be lost to even the smallest gaps and spaces received a budget from the state through retirement. Another 20 school year, and how many to around all of your panes and frames. So change the way you look at the in mid-May and planned our teachers took advantage of our lay off. windows and doors in your house. And consider replacing your caulking budget on the monies promised. $10,000 severance incentive “The positive thing about this and weather-stripping. Because a little change will do us good. Then in mid-June, we received a offer for retirement. That was is principals can go ahead and make their plans for next year notice from the state that it for teachers who were already To get more energy tips and to learn about other EarthCents programs that wanted some money back, retirement age but might not by the end of this week. All the can help you save even more energy and money, call 1-877-655-4001 or which put us in a big hole. have their entire seniority in for high schools will be either on “We are hoping that won’t the drop program. block schedules for next year or visit us online at gulfpower.com. happen again this year.” “Then we had about 20 per- a seven-period day with teach- The legislature also passed a sonnel outside the classroom – ers handling six periods. This bill saying the districts could three or four administrators and year, Gulf Breeze High is on a levy a quarter-mill of new taxes about 15 educational or mainte- seven-period day with teachers to help with either operating or nance support personnel – take teaching five periods, but next capital outlay, whichever each advantage of the early retire- year they will be on the same district needs the most help with. ment program.” period day but teaching six peri- “But our school board won’t Administrative retirements ods,” Price said.
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Baccalaureate is May 31 Zoo babies showered with gifts and attention Baccalaureate services for singing, dancing, reading a Gulf Breeze High School sen- poem, reading Scripture, being iors will be held Sunday, May a speaker or anything else, 31 at 6 p.m. at Gulf Breeze please e-mail Dr. Jerry United Methodist Church, 75 Blacklaw, president of Interfaith Fairpoint Drive. Ministries and pastor of the The Baccalaureate service is Gulf Breeze Presbyterian a nondenominational religious Church, at gbpc_jerry@bell- service, and all are invited to south.net or call 932-3625. attend. If you are a 2009 gradu- You can contact Gail Dorsey at ating senior and would like to [email protected] or call participate in the service by 221-2957 for more information.
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TOP LEFT: The Queen is with her King of Hearts (L to R) Bruce (Doc) Holiday, Marty Lebrosky, David Mull, 3822 N. 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL Rodney Rich, Fred Renfroe At 9th and Fairfield Mickey Merchant, Andy McDaniel’s, Dick Fulford, Before... Terry Herrington (hidden), those old photos fade away! Alan Brock, Winon Corley, PHOTO Ed Gray III, Harrison Wilder RESTORATION and Steve Zieman (in front) We can repair fading, cracks and with Helen Antonnacci. Jane spots, remove people and Corley, standing at right of objects from photos. Combine two or more photos together. the King of Hearts, was a Also great contributor to the King Custom t shirts of Hearts Era. Posters BOTTOM LEFT: Steve 435-7373 Zieman is supporting Helen whIle she cuts her birthday cake. Linda Taylor Murphy TOP RIGHT: The Gulf Coast Friends installed new board members for the 2009-10 year. They are (L to R) Prissy Legendre, Sarah Moffett, Rachel Commer, (L-R) Julie Carson, Chairwoman for the Emerald Coast outgoing president Helene Women’s Club Charities and Scholarships committee; Star, incoming president Elizabeth Harmon, Navarre High School Counselor; Taylor Bev Shepard, Gail Welsh, Elizabeth Moorer,recipient; Cassandra Marie Miller, recipient; Jane Arnott, Barbara Borik and Joni Barnett, ECWC member who originally initiated the and Phyllis Kulig. scholarship program four years ago. Now’s the time to make Betty Allen a real estate purchase. Antonnacci formally crowned Queen of Hearts Call Today cell: 850-748-0865 The coronation of the Queen Zieman led Helen to the table brightens of Hearts, Helen Antonnacci, where her birthday cake was your life office: 850-934-3233 was held May 3. She became presents... displayed and while Vicky queen at her 90th birthday Brock played the piano the weekly in party. Long may she reign! group sang ‘Happy Birthday.’ Antonnacci was formally alk of the own Then Helen cut the cake. Gulf Breeze crowned by Steve Zieman, the alk own The birthday celebration and T TBy Betty Archer Allen first King of Hearts. This gala [email protected] the coronation ceremony were News [email protected] event took place at the lovely delightful thanks to the hosts home of Alan and Vicky Brock, attended, including her daugh- It was a magic moment; the and hostess. The invitations who were co-hosts with ter, Judy Causey; grandsons, queen with all her kings. had asked that in lieu of birth- Zieman. The dining room was Carl Jr. and Todd; and Todd’s Wearing her crown and cape day gifts a donation be given to Mark Melancon brimming with dishes prepared wife, Patty, and son, Trevor. and looking as regal as a queen, American Heart Association in Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist in advance, and Alan was out The entire family and friends Helen sat with her King of Helen’s name. Many of the on the patio cooking more already had made Helen’s birth- Hearts surrounding her. birthday cards that Helen Now offering Summer food. The guest list included day special by celebrating with “I have never loved so many received held more than just a family, the King of Hearts and a brunch at Skopelos Restaurant men in my life,” she exclaimed. birthday greeting. The Heart Conditioning Programs their wives and friends. earlier that day. That celebration The group raised their cham- Association benefited from Antonnacci created the annu- included her son-in-law, Carl pagne glasses in salute to the Helen’s birthday party. Results Guaranteed! al King of Hearts Contest in Causey, and her great-grand- new queen. The crown and cape Gulf Breeze to benefit the daughter, Leigh Ann. that had sat dormant since the (850)261-1866 / [email protected] American Heart Association. Guests included Mickey and last King of Hearts, David Mull, Emerald Coast The campaign always began Jeanne Merchant, Dick and was crowned more than 10 years Woman’s Club near Feb. 1. The committee, Shari Fulford, Harrison and Jill ago, still looked elegant led by Helen, would always Wilder, Rodney and Kricket Zieman praised Antonnacci This year’s recipients for the View your unborn baby as never before! invite about five prominent Rich, Marty Lebrosky, David for all the accomplishments she Emerald Coast Woman’s Introducing video ultrasound pictures of the unborn baby in the womb. Gulf Breeze men to become and Averette Mull, Ed Gray III, had achieved for the American Scholarships are Taylor candidates. These men would Bruce (Doc) and Pam Holiday, Heart Association. Several of Elizabeth Moorer and compete for the honor of Fred Renfroe, Andy the King of Hearts related their Cassandra Marie Miller, seniors becoming King of Hearts by McDaniels, Winon and Jane experience in running for King at Navarre High School. Each hosting all kinds of interesting Corley, Bob and Pat Landfair, of Hearts. girl received a $500 scholar- fund-raising events. Terry and Martha Herrington “Everyone I asked said yes ship. The two young women The candidate who raised the and Betty Allen. immediately and began all the were recognized at the ECWC most money was crowned King Zieman was Master of activities that would make them luncheon on May 7 at Hurlburt of Hearts at a royal coronation Ceremonies. He brought the King of Hearts,” Antonnacci Sound Side Club. They both See amazing photos party at month’s end. All pro- group together, and with all the said. plan to attend the University of ceeds gained through these of babies as young as 8 elegance of a true monarch he One of the King of Hearts Central Florida in Orlando. weeks from 3d ultrasound & 4D ultrasound. campaigns and from the coro- placed the crown on Helen’s said, “I don’t remember being Elsewhere New Patients Welcome nation party went to the head and the cape around her asked; I just remember Helen IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE American Heart Association for shoulders and pronounced, saying I had to do it, and I ■ Sacred Heart Hospital Vicky Griffin, D.O. 3261 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION education and research. “Helen Antonnacci, Queen of did.” School of Nursing holds its & Baptist Medical Park OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Most of Antonnacci’s family Hearts!” Following the ceremony, fourth reunion, page 4B 916-44300
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P.O. Box 1414 the 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway Harbourtown Unit #35 Spot: Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 Office: (850) 932-8986 WHERE WE PUT Fax: (850) 932-8794 PEOPLE “ON THE www.gulfbreezenews.com SPOT” TO ANSWER 2008 Florida Press Association A QUESTION “ON Award Winner THE SPOT.” ■ Honorable Mention - Sports By Scott Page ■ Third Place - Front Page Makeup Should Gulf Breeze residents be allowed to park cars, boats or CO-PUBLISHERS : Lisa Newell RVs in their Victoria Papajohn front yards? EDITOR: Joe Culpepper SPORTS EDITOR: Military Appreciation is 365 days a year Jason Thompson OFFICE MANAGER: Every time a special recogni- ment, refusing to wallow in self- Karen Murphy tion day – wedding anniversary, pity and anger. They were proud Father’s Day, Thanksgiving, etc. to serve our great country, and GRAPHICS / PRODUCTION: – rolls around at the Culpepper some even defended critics’ out- Scott Cleveland house, my family knows what I spokenness against war. One ex- Nick Noyes am fond of saying: soldier reminded a teen that he “Every day is (fill in the had fought for his right to speak “No. It just gets to where it CONTRIBUTORS: blank),” I proclaim. freely, regardless of his opinion. trashes the look of the Betty Archer Allen The way I figure it, every day Even horrific wounds and con- neighborhood.” Bette Boyle I get to see my wife’s wonderful tinuing struggles to cope did not Karen Allen Pam Brannon smile is our “anniversary.” diminish their attitudes. Gulf Breeze Scott Page Every day I get to see my chil- Appreciation Month/Day. These Independence Weekend was What a great country we live Chuck Randle dren is “Father’s Day.” There are are commemorations that heart-warming. Our group in, eh? We do have it so good, 364 other days of the year – not shouldn’t be limited to a 31-day waved American flags and the economy and hard times not just one – to give “thanks.” period, or Memorial Day, or shouted our encouragement and withstanding. So many have Member: In this vein, I was reminded Veterans Day. appreciation as the bicyclists made the ultimate sacrifice to Florida Press Association the other day that May is With all this in mind, it was made their way past the offices preserve our wonderful way of “Military Appreciation Month.” with pleasure that I was able to of Gulf Breeze News. life. We’ll take time out on National Newspaper Assn. This is a time when Americans join my colleagues here at Gulf The stories that were told by Monday, May 25, to remember Gulf Breeze Area Chamber are asked to show our service- Breeze News and a group of veterans during EIW-related those who gave their lives. of Commerce (“2003 Small men and women our gratitude World War II veterans and stand events in the area, including Speeches will be given, and Business of the Year”) for their unselfish efforts at pro- along Gulf Breeze Parkway on Gulf Breeze High School, were wreathes will be laid. “No, because it brings down the tecting our freedom. Saturday to cheer for the veter- absolutely inspiring. Some veter- But Memorial Day, and the Pensacola Beach Chamber neighborhood.” But what happens on June 1? ans who participated in the ans had lost their sight, others entire month of May, and the Cindy Cole of Commerce Do we citizens climb back in Wounded Warriors Rally their hearing and sense of taste. 11th day of the 11th month are Gulf Breeze Pensacola Chamber our holes and spend the next 11 between Pensacola and Some wore prosthetic limbs, not the only days to celebrate of Commerce months waiting to show our Pensacola Beach. Seeing veter- others were partially paralyzed our military. Navarre Tourist appreciation for the military? ans who cope daily with the lin- and bound to wheelchairs. Today, May 21, is Military Development Council Of course not! The way I fig- gering trauma and side-effects of Each and every soldier who Appreciation Day. So is tomor- ure it – again – is that every war-related injuries participating spoke went out of their way to row. So is Saturday, and Sunday, Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce month, every day, is Military in the first EscaRosa express their patriotic commit- and . . . well, you get the drift.
LETTER POLICY: Gulf Breeze News welcomes your opinion. We reserve the right to edit a Organ donation also benefits previous donors letter to fit space available. We Your story (Paddle Out for there are 110 high schools “If the subdivision had a policy do not accept letters containing Thompson’s efforts in place restricting it when the a personal attack on any indi- a purpose, May 14) about LETTERS worthy of praise sanctioned by the FHSAA to vidual. Letters must be limited organ donation highlighted play lacrosse? And it’s only house was purchased, they to one per month from an indi- the tragic shortage of human We had a wonderful trip I would like to thank Gulf getting bigger. shouldn’t. If the city comes in vidual writer. If we receive form organs for transplant opera- with the Emerald Coast Breeze News Sports Editor Just recently we took our after the fact, it should be put to letters, we will print only the first tions. Honor Flight. However, we Jason Thompson for his cov- teams (boys and girls) to a vote.” one we receive. Include your Anyone who wants to didn’t get to see the erage of the Gulf Breeze Mississippi and Alabama to Neal Colley name, address and daytime donate their organs to others Women’s Memorial at High School baseball region- play mini jamborees and did Gulf Breeze phone number. who have agreed to donate Arlington – perhaps a time al competition. extremely well for only theirs can join LifeSharers, a CORRECTIONS: Gulf Breeze constraint. His commitment to being in our second year. It non-profit network of organ News is committed to accuracy Last Saturday, a gentleman attending the games and just seems to me that a city and wants to hear from you if we donors who agree to offer called from Bethesda, Md. traveling with the team kept like Gulf Breeze would want need to make a correction or their organs first to other His father was a doctor on the our family, friends and the to promote this sport just as clarification. Please email us organ donors when they die. USS Refuge. He saw the arti- community informed and on they promote the high school at [email protected] Membership is free at cle online at gulf- top of the latest reports and powder puff football or the www.lifesharers.org or by with the subject line breezenews.com and wanted scores. It was such an excit- Jiu Jitsu club. CORRECTION or calling 1-888-ORGAN88. to talk about it. Thanks again. ing time, and being able to We are hosting are own CLARIFICATION. Or, call There is no age limit, par- Ernestine (Tina) Davey share that with everyone mini jamboree May 30-31 (850) 932-8986 during ents can enroll their minor Gulf Breeze was awesome. here in Gulf Breeze at “If it’s not an eyesore, then yes; office hours and ask for children, and no one is Irie Vance Shoreline Park. but if they aren’t maintained, news or sports departments. excluded due to any pre- GBHS Dolphins had Gulf Breeze ADVERTISERS: Gulf Breeze existing medical condition. year to remember Matt Dorf then no.” News will not be responsible for LifeSharers has over 12,000 Gulf Breeze Jane Ellis quality or discoloration in ads Lacrosse enthusiasts members at this writing, Congratulations to the 2009 slighted by paper Gulf Breeze provided by the advertiser or its Speech Contest agents. including 1,048 members in Gulf Breeze High School Florida. Dolphins baseball team! It’s I am very disappointed coordinator thankful Gulf Breeze News is published David Undis, not just coming from me but all with Gulf Breeze News. I weekly on Thursdays for $30 LifeSharers of the 2008 crew along with can’t count on how many Thanks to Gulf Breeze per year by Gulf Breeze News Nashville, Tenn. every alumnus from previous occasions we have sent info News for your continued Publishing, Inc. Periodical years. It’s amazing to finally to your paper to promote support of the Tropicana postage paid at Gulf Breeze, World War II nurse see a GBHS team make it so far. youth lacrosse here in Gulf Speech Contest and all Florida. USPS # 021819. appreciative of story There have been a lot of Breeze. things Gulf Breeze Sorry, no refunds on subscrip- great teams to come through It seems to me that you Elementary. Bradley Proctor tions. POSTMASTER: Please I would like to thank Gulf that have fallen just short, and would want to help promote went on to the district-level send address changes to Breeze News for the wonder- it’s great to see a team finally contest and had a positive Gulf Breeze News, P.O. Box the growth of a new sport “No, not in their front yards, pull through. The 2009 team experience. 1414, Gulf Breeze, FL 32562. ful article you wrote about here on the Gulf Coast. It because it just doesn’t look very All content is copyrighted me (Navy nurse Davey did had a lot heart and tons of gives the youth here another Have an absolutely fabu- good.” 2009. Advertising rates are angelic duty, April 23). I determination. outlet to play an exciting lous summer. Jean Luke available upon request. only hope I am worthy of the Kolton Hanke sport that has taken over the Chloe Vignes Pensacola Beach praise. Gulf Breeze country. Did you know that Gulf Breeze
GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS May 21, 2009 7 A Community Gulf Breeze NEWS Let’s encourage beautification efforts KOOL BREEZE of N.W.F. For Terrific Cooling Service This time of the year it is there still are choices. It’s great easy to wax enthusiastic about to be an American. 939-3325 all the beautiful plantings ■ around most of the homes in our If you look forward to PJC’s area. As I take my daily walk, I theatrical productions, you have CERTIFIED speak to so many neighbors and another chance to see Enesco’s TECHNICIANS note how well they are doing to comedy “Rhinoceros” this week- keep our part of Gulf Breeze end. You can see the show Friday, Ready to Serve You! looking good. May 22 and Saturday, May 23 at Everyone is trimming, edg- working on the yard. They’d had always found him to be an 7:30 p.m., or attend the closing ing, fertilizing and mowing! The love to hear it! open-minded person, and recent Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. at flower beds are burgeoning. ■ years had found many of us Ashmore Auditorium. People are hard at work each I see that my home state, Republicans questioning some In theatrical circles, the 4257 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 day, doing their best to prepare Pennsylvania, is still managing of the decisions being made, so Sunday matinee is known as the this feast for our eyes. to make the news. This time it I was not surprised to find him “blue-haired matinee,” because Traditional Worship: 8am&10:30am Sunday I am always surprised at how was former Republican Sen. switching parties. so many senior citizens, with grateful the homeowners are to Arlen Specter, making a switch It’s nice to know that in their bluish-white coiffures, Sunday School & Bible Class - 9:15am hear some complimentary com- to the Democratic party. America you still have the same come. We seniors don’t drive at ments about their efforts. So I Many years ago, the Senator right to question policies you night, you know. I might be in School, VPK, Pre-K 3&4 thru 8th grades hope you will realize what a few and his wife lived in my neigh- might not agree with, and to do that category now, but I think all Enrolling now for the 2009-10 School Year encouraging words can do, and borhood in Philadelphia. She something about it. Even if it ages will enjoy the comedy. Call please speak up next time you for tickets at 484-1847. Small Classes! Great Staff! and I were both involved with means switching political par- 932--3263 Visit us at: goodshepherdgulfbreeze.org see someone out in the hot sun the school board at the time. I ties, one can appreciate that See you next week! Take precautions to avoid sun’s effects Special to Gulf Breeze News happens and avoid drinks that Adjusting your wardrobe with Here comes the sun, and we THE VILLAS naturally dehydrate. This this type of clothing will help all need to prepare for it. includes beverages with caf- your body cool itself, a charac- Skin cancer has become an feine, large amounts of sugar or teristic that dissipates as we epidemic in our country. Sun ness, weight gain and medica- alcohol. age. safety should be an important tions, can contribute to height- Plan your outside activities Watch for signs of heat part of our lives regardless of ened sensitivity to heat. during the mornings and stroke, heat exhaustion and at Gulf Breeze color, gender or age. Adults Fortunately, this is one of the evenings to avoid the risks asso- dehydration. Headache, weak- should use UV protection daily. most preventable cancers and ciated with the sun. We were ness, sweating too much or not Skin cancers can occur at any there are several ways to protect always taught that the peak hour enough, confusion, or rapid time, even from skin damage yourself by reducing your risk of summer heat was noon; how- breathing can be signs of heat that was caused as a child. of skin cancer and other nega- ever, we have learned over the stroke. Signs of dehydration · 110 Bed Assisted include lethargy, dry eyes, dry Seniors are especially suscepti- tive side effects of exposure to years that the peaks hours Living/Retirement mouth and infrequent urination. ble and should have their skin the sun. stretch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community checked regularly as skin caner It can’t be stressed enough, It’s best to stay inside during If you notice any of these symp- · Locally Owned is more likely to occur in older but drink plenty of water. these hours, especially the eld- toms, seek medical attention age groups. Hydration is key to your health. erly who can’t handle the and take immediate action to and Operated Sadly, skin cancer has Thirst is an inaccurate detection intense heat of summer. When cool off by sipping water, · Home Cooked Meals become one of the most com- of dehydration because by the indoors, try to stay in air-condi- sponging with a cool cloth, and · Linen and mon of all cancers, and also the time the brain signals thirst, tioned environments. This removing excess clothing. Housekeeping Service most preventable. Older adults your body may already be in the greatly reduces the risk of heat- At The Villas at Gulf Breeze, · 24 Hour Staff we practice measures to prevent are particularly vulnerable to the process of dehydration. Also, related illness. and Security negative effects of the summer seniors are less sensitive to Wear loose-fitting, light- our residents from the expo- sures to heat. We offer a con- · Activities Program heat. Aging in general impairs thirst indicators than younger weight clothing that can Conveniently · Respite & Day Care our body’s natural ability to cool adults. Keeping this in mind, breathe, and always remember tinuous hydration program that itself. This, in addition to ill- anticipate your thirst before it to wear a hat with a wide brim. includes training and educating located in our staff on the importance of hydration, monitoring all resi- the heart of OBITUARIES dents to determine who is at risk Gulf Breeze for dehydration, and offering 934-1061 cool refreshments throughout behind IRENE W. FORTIN The many houses she lived in management and later whole- the day. Fuji www.villasgulfbreeze.com 1923-2009 over the years were always the sale distribution of note. So this summer, let’s all take essence of taste and elegance, After moving to Gulf Breeze in precautions to protect ourselves Restaurant Jesse Irene Watkins Fortin, but more importantly they were 1962, the Towns became active Assisted Living #9664 always “home” to all of the fami- members of First Baptist from the intensity of the sum- 86, of Gulf Breeze, passed away mer sun! on Saturday, May 9. ly. She was a beacon of intelli- Church, Gulf Breeze, where Bill Fortin was born in Centralia, gence, humor and guidance that taught Sunday School for many Ill., on Jan. 5, 1923. She lost her we can now only hope to carry years, served as a Deacon and father at an early age and was on in her absence. contributed in many areas of raised by her mother, Lena Ann In recent years, Fortin waged service. In 1967, Towns was Watkins, who never remarried. a brave battle with a number of one of the founding charter She spent her school years in health problems, including over members of the Gulf Breeze Murray, Ky., where she was a year on kidney dialysis. She Lions Club. At the time of his head majorette with the high was a beautiful lady, inside and death, he was owner and opera- school marching out, and will be deeply missed tor of a small family business in band for three by all who love her. Fort Walton Beach. years. She Arrangements were entrusted Towns is survived by his lov- attended Bowling to Rose Lawn Funeral Home of ing wife of 62 years, Doris Ezell Green Business Gulf Breeze. You can offer con- Towns; son, W.S. (Bill) Towns III University, where dolences, share memories and of Haines City; and daughter, she met her hus- sign the guest book at Diane Towns Walker (Ed) of band to be, www.roselawn-fh.com. Enterprise, Ala.; five grandchil- dren: Janet Dawson Miller, Fort Fortin George Fortin. They were married WILLIAM S. TOWNS JR. Walton Beach; Dr. James E in Lexington, Ky., on Dec. 11, 1927-2009 Walker Jr. (Kristi), Collierville, 1942. During World War II, the Tenn.; Melissa Walker Carter Army moved them to several William S. (Bill) Towns Jr., 82, (Ned), Level Plains, Ala.; places, mostly in Florida. After of Gulf Breeze, passed away at Jennifer L. Towns, Haines City; the war, George Fortin returned his home Friday, May 15. W.S. Towns IV, Raleigh, N.C.; to BU to teach. They were both Towns was born in Natchez, great-grandson, Robert E. Miller very active with the students and Miss., the only child of William S. (Nicole), Tallahassee; and three faculty there and established a Towns Sr. and Edith Edens great-granddaughters: Lily number of lifelong friendships. Towns, on March 12, 1927. Carter, and Mallory and Riley In 1950 they returned to While in school in Meadville, Walker. Among others to mourn Florida, where George taught at Miss., Towns excelled in many his passing is his sister-in-law, the University of Florida while sports including football and Ida Ezell Coleman, numerous getting a Masters in Accounting. basketball. Immediately upon loving nieces and nephews as In 1953, they moved to graduation from high school, well as many close special fami- Tallahassee, where George took he joined the U. S. Navy and ly friends. a position with the Florida State spent two years fighting for Pallbearers were Pete Payne, University administration, even- freedom in the South Pacific. Andy Flowers, Jim Hale. Tom tually rising to the office of After being honorably dis- Carter, Andy Davis and Bill Comptroller. In 1970, they charged from the Navy, Towns Bulla. moved to Gulf Breeze, where began his education at the Rev. Jeff Spooneybarger, George worked in the University University of Mississippi. While Pastor of First Baptist Church, of West Florida administration attending Ole Miss, he and presided at services until retirement in 1986. They Doris Ezell married in 1946, Wednesday, May 20, at Rose travelled extensively in those and they spent their college Lawn Funeral Home, Gulf years until George passed away years in Oxford, Miss., where Breeze. Interment followed in in May 1997. he received his degree in 1949. Barrancas National Cemetery. Fortin was a mother and Upon graduating, he was In lieu of flowers, donations homemaker. She had two chil- employed as the youngest can be made to Interfaith dren, Michael and Georgianne, store manager in the history of Ministries, 4435 Gulf Breeze and three grandchildren, Montgomery Ward, going on to Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL Jennifer, Diana and Matthew. a successful career in retail 32563.
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Consumer travel is On May 18 Regular (LW) Mid-Grade (LW) Supreme (LW) expected to be up this summer Breeze Mart Shell $2.33 ($2.29) $2.49 ($2.49) $2.59 ($2.59) beginning with a projected 1.5- Exxon $2.33 ($2.29) $2.46 ($2.42) $2.59 ($2.55) percent increase in Memorial Fill-Ups BP $2.39 ($2.33) $2.51 ($2.45) $2.63 ($2.57) Weekend travel, and if leisure Murphy-Walmart $2.25 ($2.25) $2.37 ($2.37) $2.49 ($2.49) travel is up, gasoline prices tend Raceway Tiger Point $2.25 ($2.25) $2.37 ($2.37) $2.49 ($2.49) to follow the direction of con- Texaco-Proper $2.29 ($2.29) $2.39 ($2.39) $2.49 ($2.49) sumer demand. 87 Depot $2.29 ($2.33) $2.44 ($2.45) $2.58 ($2.53 ) “Despite the 4-percent drop in crude oil this past week, the Note: This chart will run regularly in Gulf Breeze News through the summer. LW stands for ‘Last Week.’ perception that economic recov- ery is pending is also helping to Laskoski of AAA Auto Club announce yet another reduction Crude oil on the New York keep both oil and gasoline South. “Additionally, OPEC is in a move to tighten supply and Mercantile Exchange prices moving higher for the scheduled to meet in Vienna on place additional pressure on (NYMEX) closed last Friday at short term,” said Gregg May 28, and its members may crude oil pricing.” $56.34 per barrel. It’s time to boost your college savings Breeze on in for Do you have school-age withdrawals from a Coverdell children? If so, the end of the ESA may be subject to federal Summer Fashions! school year means that your and state taxes, plus a 10 per- New Items: Colcci, People Like Frank, etc kids are now one year closer cent penalty.) You can fund to college. 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GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com Section B YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER May 21, 2009 Wounded vets welcomed, honored on bike route through Gulf Breeze More than 130 severely Marines at any more but I can still serve you wounded veterans from around BAMC. And guys. I would go back if I could, the country joined locals for the $1,100 was absolutely. I would want to watch EscaRosa Independence raised in cash my brother’s back.” Weekend (EIW) and many of by the kids of Dancel accepted questions them rolled through Gulf Breeze Gulf Breeze from students that ranged from last Saturday for the Wounded Middle what did you eat to how chaotic Warrior Bicycle Rally. School in a really is war and how long were The weekend-long EIW event show of the you in a hospital? raised nearly $100,000 in in-kind dedicated/ Spc. Dancel “I was in a hospital on my back donations and $50,000 in cash. heartfelt con- for seven months, really,” Dancel “We’re still settling some tabs cern for our veterans by those answered. I’m blind in my left but that’s where we stand for great kids.” eye and I am labeled TBI but I am now,” says Steve “Luker” Blind veterans visited both lucky - I have my memory.” Danyluk, Independence Fund Gulf Breeze High and Middle Dancel described wartime founder and board member. “The Schools to raise not just funds, but memories being much like a one silver lining with the no- awareness. vacation to another very different ABOVE: World War II veterans shows is that the money saved (on “We want to bring awareness land until the intervals of combat greet the initial wave of expenses) can be applied towards that as we depart, we don’t or attack. wounded warriors participating two more bikes for a pair of always come home the same,” “I got to see every day how in the Escarosa Independence reminded SMA Jesse Acosta. people lived, and most of the time Weekend bike rally through Gulf “We are not the only ones injured, people were happy to see us,” he Breeze. The 25-mile ride helped our families are injured also. I recounted. raised funds for the long had the dream to be a soldier, Dancel and Acosta endured Independence Fund. to make sure Americans have multiple surgeries and remain on peace in our land.” Acosta suf- active duty pending medical fered polytrauma, multiple review boards. Both hope to be LEFT: Sgt. Major Jesse Acosta injuries from shrapnel, Traumatic allowed continuation on active spoke to students at Gulf Brain Injury (TBI) and black-out duty, a five-year program that Breeze High School prior to the blindness. He has served 34 years allows the soldiers to continue to EIW events. He is accompanied in the Army. serve. by guide dog Charlie Boy. “When you see a wounded Both soldiers recounted long vet,” Acosta urged GBHS stu- recoveries and some frustrations dents, “go up to them, shake their over unanswered health and well- hand. It’s because of them that we ness demands. The Independence RIGHT: Student volunteer Laura live in a peaceful country. I have Fund was established to offset Ennis joins WWII veterans Dick lost my eyes, but I have not lost such recovery challenges faced Robb, Frank Dutko, Tina Hess my heart.” by many injured vets, and the Davey, Joe Barron and Don Naggatz (front to back) at the Spc. Kenneth Dancel chal- organization continues to raise Gulf Breeze News office along lenged the students to never look funds to afford vets the best and Highway 98. The veterans back or regret any choice. most current possible care. More gathered to cheer bike rally “I’m still here,” he said with a information can be found at participants. huge smile. “I can’t do infantry www.independencefund.org. The Club offers unbeatable family summer swim options
Summer is almost here, and many moms in our “Getting closer and having area are wondering - what on earth am I going to do to fun are most everyone's keep the kids busy and find goals for summer, and that ways for us to spend more fun time together as a fam- is easy at The Club.” ily? Well, the club has the ~Chuck Emling answer! Spread over 10 acres, The Club boasts 2 Olympic swimming pools, 8 swim team for children, clay Hydro Tennis Courts and fitness facilities for a separate fee. that are unrivaled. It all adds up to a summer full Charge privileges are of family fun at The Club - especially with their also allowed at The Club's Summer Swim Memberships at the low price only retail shop, Court Won, $300 for family summer memberships. and the deli located inside, "Our summer program is going to be a great The Pub and Grub. Fitness option for families," says Chuck Emling, The and Club president. "Moms can work out while kids workout privileges swim or take summer lessons, and families can along with restricted tennis gather around and enjoy the pools. Getting closer can be added to this mem- and having fun are most everyone's goals for sum- bership for $100. mer, and that is easy at The Club." There will be an Open Wednesday nights, special family poolside House on Saturday, May BBQs will be held at the club. Activities will 30th, from 11am until 2 include games, races, and free prizes for the chil- pm for signups and tours. dren. Free swimming is avail- And the really great thing is that all this sum- able for guests, along with mer fun is available for a deep discount! A sum- tennis activities and food. mertime special, the Summer Swim Membership, There will be a discount is going to be available for families beginning for people signing up on Spread over 10 acres, The Club boasts two Olympic swimming pools, a 50-meter outdoor long course and a 25-yard June 1 and running until August 31. The cost will that day only. The Club's indoor pool. Summer swim membership will allow all family members that reside in the same house unlimited access be $300 per family and this membership will professional staff will be to the pools and all activities offered by The Club in the pool areas. allow access to The Club's two Olympic size on hand to answer ques- pools, the 50 meter long course outdoor and the tions, give tours, and provide information on other approximately 100 years of experience in Kickboxing, Zumba, Aerobics, Water Aerobics, 25 yard indoor pool. The membership will allow services offered by The Club. Personal Training, Nutrition, Triathlon Training, Ryujin Jiu jitsuand Gracie Brazilian Jiu jitsu, all family members that reside in the same house The Club also will continue to offer monthly Running, Strength and Speed training, along with Baseball Batting Cage and Pitching Instruction all unlimited access to the pools and all activities memberships which include tennis, swimming, Sport Specific customized workout. All teaching available in the 10,000 square foot workout gym offered by The Club in the pool areas. fitness, yoga, pilates, aerobics, core strength train- professionals on staff at The Club are employees and fitness area. Summer Swim Memberships also allow the ing, water aerobics, Jiujitsu, childcare, spinning with educational backgrounds in their professions, Childcare is available for members. Go check members to take advantage of member pricing for and classes designed for Senior Citizens. along with professional designations in their area out The Club, located at 1230 Crane Cove Blvd, swim lessons, tennis lessons & clinics and sum- Professional Fitness Staff is managed by of expertise. across the street from the Breeze Cinemas. And mer camps. The Club also has partnered with Acceleration Fitness, under the Direction of Andy Group Fitness options include Pilates, Yoga, mark your calendar now to drop by the open Greater Pensacola Aquatic Club to offer a summer Tucker. The Staff is made up of 8 Trainers with Spinning, Boot Camps, Core workout, house on Sat., May 30.
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LOCAL TV LISTINGS FOR YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER Thursday Evening MOVIES May 21, 2009 Thursday Saturday Monday 7 pm 7:30 8 pm 8:30 9 pm 9:30 10 pm 10:30 7 p.m. on ABC 9:15 p.m. on TNT 9 p.m. on NBC Ugly Betty “Curveball; The Fall Issue” (Sea- Grey’s Anatomy News (N) (:35) AABC Ugly Betty: With his media star once again Mission: Impossible III: The assignment Medium: Allison (Patricia Arquette) dreams son Finale) (N) (CC) Multiple trauma. News (N) turns intensely personal for Impossible Missions NCIS “Heartland” CSI: Crime Scene (:01) Flashpoint News (N) Late on the rise at Mode, Daniel Meade (Eric Mabius) about a quirky bank teller (guest star Allyce BCBS (CC) Investigation “Backwards Day” Show is invited to appear on “The View” to discuss his Force agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) in the classic Beasley, “Moonlighting”) with a psychic ability Connect- Food for Thought Khaki MI-5 Tom calls on Nova (CC) (DVS) stewardship of the magazine. Unfortunately, he television series’ 2006 big-screen spinoff, directed who seemingly predicted a recent robbery at her DPBS ing Coast: Danny and Zoe. doesn’t have a clue that he is about to become with rapid pace and maximum action by home- bank. Joe’s (Jake Weber) new job in San Diego So You Think You Can Dance (Season Pre- News (N) Every- Every- the show’s “hot topic” for the day. “View” panelists screen veteran J.J. Abrams (“Lost”). Hunt pursues puts a strain on the family as Allison is forced EFOX miere) Dancers audition. (N) (CC) Raymond Raymond Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck guest star the villain (Philip Seymour Hoffman) who killed a to cope with problems in his absence. Miguel My Name 30 Rock The Office (:31) 30 Southland “Derailed” News (N) Tonight novice IMF operative (Keri Russell) and now threat- C as themselves in the new episode “Curveball”; Sandoval and David Cubitt also star in the new NBC Is Earl (CC) (CC) Rock (CC) Show ens Hunt’s fiancee (Michelle Monaghan). America Ferrera, Vanessa Williams and Ana Ortiz episode “The Talented Ms. Boddicker.” A&E The First 48 (CC) The First 48 (CC) Crime 360 (CC) The First 48 (CC) also star. Sunday ABCFAM ››› Matilda (1996) Mara Wilson. (CC) Home Videos The 700 Club (CC) Wednesday COM Daily Colbert Futurama S. Park Mandoon Mandoon Daily Colbert Friday 7 p.m. on PBS ›› 7 p.m. on CBS DISN Return to Never Land Wizards Wizards Montana Suite Life So Raven 7 p.m. on CBS National Memorial Day Concert (2009): E! True H’wood Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006, Comedy) Chelsea E! News For the fourth time, Emmy winner Gary Sinise George Strait: ACM Artist of the Decade ESPN NBA Shootaround NBA Basketball: Western Conf. Final SportsCtr Ghost Whisperer: We will never look at our (“CSI: NY”) and Joe Mantegna (“Criminal Minds”) All-Star Concert: Currently riding the crest of a HBO Bucket ››› Sex and the City (2008) Kim Cattrall (CC) Thinking Termina Facebook account the same way again! In “Ghost return as co-hosts for this concert honoring the 25-year career, “the king of country” is saluted by LIFE Reba Reba ››› Akeelah and the Bee (2006) (CC) Will Will in the Machine,” when Ned (Christoph Sanders) men and women in America’s armed forces. peers and colleagues at the MGM Grand Garden MAX ››› The Incredible Hulk (2008) (CC) ››› Knocked Up (2007) Seth Rogen. shows Melinda (Jennifer Love Hewitt) his online Broadcast from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capi- Arena in Las Vegas. Slated to perform are Brooks MTV True Life (CC) True Life (N) True Life (N) True Life gaming community, she discovers a ghost is tol, this year’s 20th anniversary telecast includes & Dunn, Jamie Foxx, Faith Hill, Jack Ingram, Alan SPIKE UFC Unleashed TNA Wrestling (N) (CC) UFC 98 Count targeting girls on a social-networking Web site. appearances by Colin Powell and actors Katie Jackson, Jamey Johnson, Toby Keith, Miranda ›› TBS Friends Friends Friends Friends Head of State (2003) Chris Rock. Someone call McAfee or Norton! Regardless of Holmes, Dianne Wiest and Laurence Fishburne, Lambert, Tim McGraw, Montgomery Gentry, John TNT The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift Law & Order Law & Order the outcome, we suspect there’ll be a whole lot of as well as singers Katharine McPhee, Trace Ad- Rich, LeAnn Rimes, Blake Shelton, Sugarland, USA House “Airborne” House (CC) House “Paternity” Burn Notice (CC) rebooting going on. kins and Denyce Graves, among others. Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and Lee Ann Womack. Friday Evening MOVIES May 22, 2009 Saturday Evening MOVIES May 23, 2009 Sunday Evening MOVIES May 24, 2009 7 pm 7:30 8 pm 8:30 9 pm 9:30 10 pm 10:30 7 pm 7:30 8 pm 8:30 9 pm 9:30 10 pm 10:30 7 pm 7:30 8 pm 8:30 9 pm 9:30 10 pm 10:30 Wife Swap “Brown/ Supernanny “Lewis 20/20 (CC) News (N) (:35) NBA NBA Basketball Western Conference Final Game 3 -- News (N) House- Extreme Makeover: Diamonds (2009) (Part 1 of 2) James Pure- News (N) Inside AABC Neighbors” (CC) Family” (CC) News (N) AABC Count Teams TBA. (Live) (CC) wives AABC Home Edition (CC) foy, Judy Davis. Premiere. (CC) Edition Ghost Whisperer Flashpoint “Never NUMB3RS “Scan News (N) Late Ghost Whisperer Harper’s Island “Sp- 48 Hours Mystery News (N) Coast Into Million Dollar Pass- Cold Case “Roller The Unit “Sex Trade” News (N) Gun- BCBS (CC) Kissed a Girl” (CC) Man” (CC) Show BCBS “Horror Show” loosh” (N) (CC) (CC) Fam BCBS word (CC) Girl” (CC) (CC) smoke Washing- NOW on Aware Bill Moyers Journal Tavis To the The Lawrence Welk Keeping As Time Being The Vicar of Dibley MI-5 (CC) National Memorial Day Concert Honor Flight: A Jour- Memorial Medal of Honor (CC) DPBS ton Week PBS (N) (N) (CC) Smiley Contrary DPBS Show “Occupations” Up Goes By Served “Spring” (CC) DPBS (2009) (Live) (CC) ney of Heroes Park (DVS) Don’t Forget the Lyr- House (PA) (CC) News (N) Every- Every- Cops (CC) Cops (CC) America’s Most News (N) CSI: NY “You Only Die MADtv (4:00) NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup -- Coca-Cola 600. News (N) CSI: NY “Down the EFOX ics! (CC) Raymond Raymond EFOX Wanted-Fights Back Once” (CC) (CC) EFOX From Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. Rabbit Hole” (CC) Howie Do Howie Do Dateline NBC (CC) News (N) Tonight Law & Order: Crimi- Southland “Derailed” Law & Order “An- News (N) Sat. Night (6:00) Dateline NBC › The Last Templar (2009, Adventure) (Part News (N) Law Call CNBC It (CC) It (CC) Show CNBC nal Intent (CC) (CC) chors Away” (CC) CNBC (CC) 1 of 2) Mira Sorvino, Victor Garber. A&E CSI: Miami (CC) CSI: Miami (CC) CSI: Miami (CC) Criminal Minds A&E CSI: Miami (CC) CSI: Miami (CC) The Sopranos (CC) The Sopranos (CC) A&E CSI: Miami (CC) CSI: Miami (CC) CSI: Miami (CC) CSI: Miami (CC) ABCFAM 70s Show 70s Show 70s Show 70s Show Home Videos The 700 Club (CC) ABCFAM ››› Mean Girls (2004) Lindsay Lohan. ›› Practical Magic (1998) (CC) ABCFAM (5:30) Dirty Dancing Another Cinderella Story (2008) (CC) Home Videos COM Daily Colbert Titus: Love Presents Presents Presents Williams COM (6:00) Scary Movie 2 Dave Chappelle Louis C.K. ›› Clerks II (2006) COM Napoleon Dynamite ›› Idiocracy (2006) Luke Wilson. (CC) American Pie DISN Suite Life Phineas ›› Spy Kids 3: Game Over Montana Wizards Montana DISN Jonas (N) Wizards Wendy Wu: Warrior Phineas Wizards Montana DISN Montana Sonny ›› Tinker Bell (2008) Wizards Wizards Montana E! True H’wood Girls Girls Ex The Soup Soup Chelsea E! News E! Swimsuit Moments Saturday Night Live Saturday Night Live Chelsea The Soup E! 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GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com GULF BREEZE NEWS May 21, 2009 3B Fun & Games Gulf Breeze NEWS Ghost Seekers of Texas return to lighthouse Thursday, May 21 Reynolds, are producing and Lyceum series starring in a two-person musical THINGS TO DO presents the siz- UWF hosts Memorial by Jason Robert Brown called zlin' dance Day events “The Last Five Years” in the group Soul UWF Military Connections Pensascola Little Theatre May 22-24. Reserving your PJC presents a new Street Dance along with WUWF Public Courtroom May 21-24. time slot is strongly suggested. comedy on May 24 Co. on Friday, Media will host a Memorial Day Performances are 8 p.m. on If you have ghost hunting equip- The Pensacola Junior College May 29 at 7:30 event May 21 at the UWF Main Thursday, Friday and Saturday ment, bring it along. Theatre Department is set to p.m. in the Campus. A flagpole ceremony and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call perform its original comedy Ashmore Fine will be held from 9 to 9:20 a.m. For tickets or more informa- 210-531-6759. “Rhinoceros” on Sunday, May Arts between Buildings 10 and 12. A tion, contact the PLT Box Office Saturday, May 23 24 at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium. wreath will be laid in honor of at 850-432-2042. Auditorium. For more There are two shows at 2:30 those who made the ultimate information, call Billy Joe Royal live and 4:30 p.m. General admis- sacrifice in service to their Friday, May 22 at Farmer’s Opry sion tickets are $10; $8-Seniors 850-484-1847 country. Historical society Billy Joe Royal will be live in & Non-PJC students; $6-PJC or visit The panel discussion, hosts ghost tours concert at the Farmer’s Opry at Senior Club, PJC faculty & www.pjc.edu. “Honoring Our Military: Our The Pensacola Historical 8897 Bryom Campbell Road; in staff. Veterans Speak,” will be held at Society will lead Tour-iffic Pace on Saturday, May 23. For more information, visit 11 a.m. in the University Summer Ghost Tours on May Dinner will be served at 4:30 www.pjc.edu. Commons Auditorium, Building The Ghost Seekers of Texas are returning to 22-23. There are two walking p.m., with the show beginning Upcoming Events 22. A brief reception will be investigate supernatural phenomena at the tours to choose from this sum- at 7 p.m. Pensacola Lighthouse. held before the discussion from mer: the family-friendly Seville For more information, call PJC Lyceum Series 10 to 10:30 a.m. The panel will Tour and the adults-only 850-994-6000 or visit presents dance group consist of a cross-generation of The Pensacola Junior College OPEN DAILY Redlight Tour. Rent a ghost www.farmersopry.com. veterans, both male and female, meter for $5 per tour. Walk up 12:30 pm from World War II to the present tickets are preferred. Purchase (850) 934-3332 Sunday, May 24 GULF who will share their stories of tickets inside the Pensacola Gulf Breeze, Hwy. 98 BREEZE 3.7 miles east of Pens. Beach Exit service to the United States. The Historical Museum on the night CINEMA 4 events are free and open to the Chamber hosts Friday May 22nd – Thursday May 28th of the tours. No refunds. appreciation festival NOW SHOWING public. Art Films Friday, May 22nd through Thursday, May 28th For more information, call The Pensacola Bay Area Adults $8.00 Child & Seniors $6.00 For more information, con- 850-433-1559 or visit Matinees $6.00 tact the UWF Student Disability Chamber of Commerce will Is Anybody There? ● Terminator Salvation: PG13 1:30....4:15....7:00....9:30 www.pensacolahistory.org. Terminator Salvation will start Thursday May 21st Resource Center at 850- host a Military Appreciation (PG13) Daily at 1:00 4:00 7:00 Month Street Festival on Enchanted April ● Night at the Museum: PG 1:10....4:00....6:55....9:20 474.2387 or email at The Ghost Seekers are (PG) Daily at 1:00 4:00 7:00 Battle of the Smithsonian [email protected]. Sunday, May 24 in downtown Bargain Movies back at the lighthouse Evenings $4.00 Matinees $3.00 Wed. $2.00 ● Pensacola. Dance Flick PG13 1:05....4:00....5:30....7:25....9:40 The Ghost Seekers of Texas Milk For more information about (R) Daily at 1:00 4:00 7:00 ● Angels and Demons PG13 1:00....(2:30)...4:00...(5:30)...7:00...(8:30) PLT hosts musical are back for this fundraiser to fundraiser in courtroom the festival, visit the chamber’s Monsters vs Aliens ● Star Trek: PG13 1:15....2:30....4:00....5:15....6:45....8:00....9:30 benefit the Pensacola (PG) Daily at 1:00 Two Gulf Breeze High Lighthouse Association. Ghost website at Disney’s Earth ● X-Men Origins: Wolverine PG13 1:00....4:40....7:05....9:30 School graduates, Gavin www.PensacolaChamber.com (G) Daily at 4:00 7:00 hunts are one-hour starting at ● www.gulfbreezecinema4.com The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past: PG13 12:50....4:15....7:00....9:45 Parmley and Chealsea 7:30, 8:45, 10, and 11:15 p.m., or call 850-438-4081. JPN CINEMAS ● 17 Again: PG13 1:15....4:10....7:20....9:45 Live Oak Plaza ● Hwy 98 916-9402 To buy tickets online, go to: @ WWW.MOVIESHOWTIME.NET
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Photos by Betty Allen/Gulf Breeze News Virginia Lahaie Willard, Chairman of the Reunion Committee, and Sister Annina Scharper, the last Director of Gloria Pearce of Gulf Breeze stands by Aaron and Michael Ritz conducted the Sacred Heart Hospital School of the statues that Sacred Heart dedicated tours of the old Sacred Heart Hospital Nursing. to celebrate the past, present and future. and were banquet guest speakers.
COACH GET READY FOR SUMMER Celebrating past, present, future Protect your eyes from harmful UV rays DOLCE & Sacred Heart Hospital School of Nursing holds fourth reunion GABBANA
BY BETTY ARCHER ALLEN and future nurses of this hospital MICHAEL KORS Gulf Breeze News and to honor with pride the 760 [email protected] nurses educated at the Sacred Heart Hospital School of The Sacred Heart Hospital Nursing from 1916-1967. The VERA WANG 20% off Prescription and School of Nursing had its lamp represents knowledge Non-Prescription Sunglasses reunion on April 24-26. One- passing from the first generation hundred-twenty-five alumni of student nurses to the nurses plus invited guests attended; of today and tomorrow.” COSTA DEL MAR some came from as far away as The statues were designed by Oregon and California. Betty Archer Allen/Gulf Breeze News Carole Watkins Jewett (1965) Some of the alumni who live The planning committee for the fourth reunion of the Sacred and sculpted by Bob MAUI JIM in the Pensacola and surround- Heart Hospital School of Nursing includes (from left, sitting): Rausmussen. Committee mem- Suzanne M. Day, O.D. ing areas planned the activities, Ginny Watkins, Nada Durant, Martha Wise and Mary Ella bers who worked on the statue doctor of optometry and Sacred Heart Hospital host- Stone. Standing: Flossie Chapman, Sandra Morgan, Virginia designs were Debra Bostic, 1040 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Suite 210 OAKLEY ed most of the events. Willard, Pinky Arnold, Carole Jewett, Betty Flynn, Carolyn Mary Ella Bicker Stone (1965), Gulf Breeze, Fl 32561 Committee members for 2009 Whitmer and Diane Padgett. Pinky Lard Arnold (1957), Nada 850.932.4184 reunion and their graduation Suggs Durant (1964), Carole date include: Virginia Willard, Willard, who has had a long and held the unveiling ceremony. Watkins Jewett (1965) and 1966 Chairperson; Diane interesting career in nursing. The master of ceremonies was Virginia Lahaie Willard (1966). Padgett, 1966 Co-Chairperson; Willard was in the Army Laura Kaiser, Chief Operating The statues were made in the Pinky Arnold, 1957; Flossie Nurse Corp. serving in Vietnam Officer of the Sacred Heart image of known nurses: Grace Chapman, 1960; Gloria Collins, from 1967 to 1968. She has Health Foundation, who made Gahlenbeck Girdlestone (1918) 1954; Nada Durant, 1964; Betty lived and worked in California some introductory remarks and represented the first nurse; Flynn, 1953; Carole Jewett, and New Mexico. When she got then introduced Willard, who Virginia Lahaie Willard (1967) 1965; Sandra Morgan, 1960; out of the service, she worked a gave an overview if the represented the later years; and Mary Ellen Stone, 1965; year at Sanford University planed activities. Nada Suggs Durant (1964) rep- Carolyn Whitmer, 1956; and Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif. Other speakers included resented today and tomorrow’s Martha Wise, 1964. Then she decided to return to Sister Annina, a member of the nurse. Following the unveil- Ginny Watkins, Historian, Pensacola where she spent 37 Daughters of Charity, and ing, there was a reception in the and Cathryn Outzen, Marketing years with Baptist Hospital; 20 Bishop John Ricard of the Conference Center of Sacred Coordinator, SHHS, also served years as an operating room Diocese of Pensacola- Heart Hospital on the committee. nurse and the remainder in as Tallahassee. He noted that the The reunion continued assistant director of materials founders of the Daughters of Invited guests included through the weekend. Dr. Karen Kennedy is spouses and children as well as management. Charity – St. Vincent de Paul On Sunday, April 26, at 11 pleased to welcome to former teachers; Sister Annina She graduated from the and St. Louise de Marillac – a.m., the alumni met for Mass at her practice... Scharper, last director of the University of West Florida believed a hospital should be a the Sacred Heart Cathedral on Sacred Heart Hospital School of in1989 with her BSN. She place where God is most evident 12th Avenue. The group sat Laura Sigler, ARNP Nursing, Carol Cobb, Maternal retired in 2007. Virginia is mar- in the world. together in front of the church Certified in Women’s Health and Child Health and Betty ried to Paul Willard and has two “This image is a reminder of and was recognized by Rev. Allen, Medical Surgical grown children and one grand- the sacredness of the call to be a Monsignor Michael Reed, the Nursing. Other guest included daughter. She enjoys tennis, nurse,” he added Parish Priest and the celebrant
Dr. W. C. Payne Jr. and his wife. golf, travel, reading, gardening, The statues are three life- for Mass. 0000186172 Since Jan. 7, 2008, the yard activities, fishing and play- sized nursing figures. The stat- reunion committee has been ing with her granddaughter. Her ues feature a lighted lamp being busy making plans, locating birthday was April 25, and her passed from one figure to the graduates, looking for pictures school mates led the audience in other, symbolizing the passing and memorabilia and getting singing ‘Happy Birthday.’ of knowledge from the first gen- activities ready for the grand She said, “Thank you, and I eration of nursing students to reunion. The 2009 reunion was will share with you that I am the nurses of today. The plaque held to coincide with the unveil- now in the Medicare ranks.” placed near the statues reads: ing of the three bronze statues at The activities were well- “The positive impact that Sacred Heart Hospital to honor planned with the unveiling of the Sacred Heart Hospital has had nurses who were educated at the statues and reception on Friday on the lives of people in this Sacred Heart Hospital School of morning, informal social gather- community would not have Nursing from 1916 to 1967. ing on Friday evening, tour of been possible without the self- The committee was able to the old Sacred Heart Hospital on less service of generations of locate 602 of the 760 graduates Saturday morning, the program highly-trained nurses who have of the Sacred Heart Hospital with dinner on Saturday spent their lives caring for our School of Nursing. Ola Virginia evening, and the gathering for patients. Howell Nettles Brothers, in the Mass on Sunday at 11 a.m. “To honor this legacy, Sacred class of 1933, was the earliest On Friday, April 24, Sacred Heart dedicates this sculpture to graduate; Violet Owen Hogan, Heart Hospital in Pensacola commemorate the past, present, Class of 1940, was the earliest graduates who attended the event. Of the 602 graduates A Contracted General Agency For located, 177 live in Florida and Gulf Breeze Proper Tiger Point 118 live in Pensacola or it sur- rounding areas. They found that 318 graduates were known to be deceased. This is the fourth reunion that the Sacred Heart graduates have 251 FAIRPOINT DR. $599,000 1189 HINDU COVE $448,400 held since the school closed in MLS #369939 MLS #368961 Local Experience, Local Knowledge, Local Commitment 1967. Reunions were held in Find your place in Paradise! Health Insurance Policies for Individuals, Families & Businesses* 1987, 1995 and 2000. They Where do you want to be? already are making plans to hold the fifth reunion in 2015 to Call me! coincide with the 100th anniver- 934-7221 sary of both the hospital and the Terri Davidson nursing school. Cell 380-3379 *These policies have limitations and exclusions. For costs and complete details, call or write your insurance agent. All these reunions have been [email protected] chaired by Virginia Lahaie 520004-0509
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Section C YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER May 21, 2009 Dolphins’ dream season comes to end ■ GBHS loses final game of championship series, 4-2 “When you play championship Paxon, the visitors on the BY JASON THOMPSON baseball, you’ve got to make scoreboard after losing a coin Gulf Breeze News those plays, especially routine flip to determine home team, [email protected] plays. We’d still be playing if we scored twice with two outs in make those plays,” coach Randy the top of the first. An affliction the Dolphin Renfroe said. David Lee reached on a baseball team had appeared to “But also, you have to look at fielder’s choice before David have cured reared its ugly head what they did. In the oufield, they Reid-Foley drew a walk. Jordan last weekend, bringing an end to made four diving plays, plays you Lacoste hit a ground ball that their Cinderella-like run through just don’t see kids make.” snuck under the glove of Robin the postseason. The series was a matchup of Hoffpauir and into right field, Jacksonville Paxon scored two teams new to postseason base- scoring Lee. three unearned runs to beat Gulf ball. Before this season, GBHS Tim Lappin, who got the win Breeze 4-2 in the decisive game hadn’t won a regional tournament in game one for the Eagles, of a three-game series for the game since 1979, while Paxon singled to score Michael Sullivan, Region 1-4A championship. hadn’t won a game since 1978. who ran for the catcher Foley. The Dolphins, who Game 3 The Dolphins cut the deficit committed 10 errors in the three Paxon 4, Dolphins 2 in half with one in the bottom of games, finished the season at Paxon scored three runs with the first. Corey Downs, who had Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News 17-14. two outs Saturday. See Dolphins, Page 4C Alex Ball fires to the plate Saturday against Jacksonville Paxon. The Dolphins lost 4-2. GBHS’ Tryon top female scholar athlete Tryon, who led the Lady Dolphin BY JASON THOMPSON cross country team to their first ever top Gulf Breeze News 10 finish at state, was honored for her [email protected] efforts in track. The Elon College- bound Tryon was second at the 2A state Gulf Breeze senior Emily Tryon was meet in the 3200 meters. the overall female athlete award winner at Other GBHS winners included A.J. last week’s Pensacola Sports Association’s Anastopoulo (tennis), Brittany Wheeler Scholar Athlete Awards banquet. (weightlifting) and Paul Foryt (tennis).
Photo courtesy of Biff Wheeler The following GBHS athletes were nominated for awards at the Pensacola Sports Association’s Senior Scholar Athlete Awards Banquet last weekend (front, from left): Lyndsey Wright (softball), Emily Tryon (track), Daniel Shull Photo courtesy of PSA (soccer), A.J. Anastopoulo (tennis) and Kyle Schnackenberg (football). Back row (from left): Ryan Kent (cross Emily Tryon was the Overall Female Scholar Athlete award winner at last country), Brittany Wheeler (weightlifting), Rebecca Smith (cross country), Ali Gilmartin (tennis), Lacie Brothers weekend’s Pensacola Sports Association’s Senior Scholar Athlete Awards (volleyball) and John Foryt (golf). Not pictured: Kris Matsoukas (baseball), Jeff White (boys basketball), Jamie Banquet. Also pictured are Central’s Hunter Bondurant and Santa Rosa Beeler (girls basketball), Samantha Schachner (golf), Alyssa Smith (soccer), Jacob Wilson (swimming), Michala County Schools Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick. Nowak (swimming), Davis Thomas (track), E.J. Troup (weightlifting) and Taylor Retherford (wrestling). #1 in the Gulf Breeze/Pensacola Beach Market! Over $30 Million in closed transactions for 2008! ■ NEW LISTING ■ UNDER CONTRACT Mark Lee BROKER/REALTOR® Cell 850.261.1996 l [email protected] Cherry Fitch REALTOR® Cell 850.723.9723 l [email protected] Gary Michaels REALTOR® Cell 850.501.1122 [email protected] l MLS# 369814 l 4507 Brickyard Bayou MLS# 351243 l 2553 FRANK CIR l Rd l GULF BREEZE GULF BREEZE 4 BD l 3 Full Baths, 1 Half Bathl 4,200 SF l $ 1,149,000 4 BD l 3 BA l 3,000 SFl $ 549,000 ■ Elegant, Custom Built Home Professionals you can count on for results! ■ Water Front Home Levin & Rinke Resort Realty, Inc l Pensacola Beach, FL www.resortrealtyhome.com l www.resortrealtylife.com l 850.916.5050
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BY SCOTT PAGE Gulf Breeze News [email protected] T T A couple hundred fans TMT Printing & Mailing showed up on Saturday to cheer Pressing into the future on the 2009 GBHS football team in the annual Blue and Gold intersquad game. Head Coach Chris Nemith said he was pleased with the effort and intensity the team showed. “I was really pleased with the intensity our kids played with,” Nemith said. “There were some big hits and that’s good because we’re gonna be in a very tough, physical district next year.” The Blue team won the two- quarter scrimmage 21-8 with two of their scores coming on plays of over 40 yards. After stopping the white team’s opening possession on a fourth and goal from the 3-yard- line, the blue team wasted no time getting on the scoreboard. Jordan Bennett completed two long passes to Mason Barnes to move the blue team into white territory. Mitchell DeKozan then rambled 41 yards for the opening touchdown to put the blue team up 6-0. Lucas Skinner added the first of three Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News extra points to make it 7-0 with Brandon Sorenson throws a pass in a recent Gulf Breeze scrimmage. 2 minutes left in the first quarter. Just over six minutes later, decision made by Coach Nicky Schumacher had a Jordan Bennett then led the the blue team scored again on a Nemith. long gainer before the offense, offense to a score, starting the Brandon Sorenson QB sneak. “We’ve had 10 practices in 12 under Brandon Sorenson, start- drive with a 22-yard pass play Skinner’s second extra point days, with a scrimmage on ed to struggle, particular with to Schumacher. Thomas made it 14-0 halfway through Wednesday (May 13),” Nemith the center-quarterback Rockhill caught a 10-yard the second quarter. said. “So the kids were a little exchange. pass, while Rodewald had The white team got its only beat up. I could tell that the kids Andrew Jurnovoy went three three double-digit yard gains, score on its next possession on were wearing down at the end of and out with the junior varsity including a 10-yard touch- the the most memorable play of the second quarter so I decided offense. down. the game. to cut it short for the safety of Sorenson then led the offense Patrick Roane hauled in From the 6-yard-line, running the kids.” to a touchdown, with Colton passes of 13 and 20 yards on back Mario Villegas took a pitch The Dolphins are now getting Greer catching a six-yard consecutive plays from play around the left end, hurdled their legs under them and touchdown screen pass on third Bennett, but the offense would a blue team defender and scam- preparing for a Jamboree with and goal. Schumacher had a 15- stall four plays later. pered the remaining three yards Milton on Thursday, May 28 in yard catch in the series, while Bennett went in and led the for the score. Milton. Eric Adams (eight yards) and Ty offense to score on the final Kicker Danny Gibble would “We’re not spending a lot of Rodewald (nine and 18) had offensive series, with Mario The key to advertising success scoop up a botched snap on the time sheming on Milton,” long runs. Villegas scoring from three extra point and stretch across the Nemith explained. “We just Jurnovoy then led the offense yards out. goal line for two points to make want our kids to go out and exe- to a score, punching it in from a Max Cyr, Casey Meredith, it 14-8. cute our stuff and play with a lot yard out on a third and goal play. Tyler Williams and Roane Two plays later, the blue team of intensity.” Marcus Smith started the series caught passes in the drive. rounded up the scoring on a 70- Dolphins scrimmage with a 14-yard run. The Dolphins will play at yard touchdown pass from May 13 Dallas Biederman (21 yards) Milton in a spring jamboree and Taylor Busbee (12) made next Thursday. Sorenson to Casey Meredith. Three different quarterbacks led the Dolphin offense to scores catches in the drive, while Rett Jason Thompson also The scrimmage then ended 1-866-742-1373 in a scrimmage on May 13. Ellis had a 14-yard gain. contributed to this report after the second quarter, a www.florida-classifieds.com
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won $50 for being named the BY JASON THOMPSON Category 2 Junior Anglers. ACHES? PAINS? AUTO ACCIDENT? Gulf Breeze News All youngsters who caught a Species Name Rank Weight Call today for a FREE CONSULTATION [email protected] pin fish won a rod and reel, www.DrHall.us while the winners in each Blue fish Nearly 200 anglers Located in Gulf Breeze Proper category won a $100 gift certifi- English, John 1 2.57 participated in the 34th annual cate from Gulf Breeze Bait and Dr. Jason Hall 934-HALL Gulf Breeze Optimist Fishing Tackle. Second and third place Martin, Bradley 2 1.15 Chiropractic Physician Rodeo Saturday and Sunday. finishers each won $50 gift Martin, Ryan 3 1.02 Bryson Pfeiffer won the certificate from Gulf Breeze Croaker $1,000 grand prize, while Brent Bait and Tackle. Perez, Brent 1 1.29 Perez, France Stuart, Carol Winners in each category Sherman, Sydney 2 0.5 Carpenter and Caitie Gill all were as follows: Collins, Charles 3 0.27 Category 1 Flounder Species Name Rank Weight Pfieffer, Bryson 1 1.94 Stephen, Mike 2 1.83 Amberjack Gill, Danny 3 1.69 Jones, Ricky 1 19.49 Lady fish Nittman, Alan 2 14.7 Carpenter, Larry 1 1.81 Donahugh, Bill 3 13.58 Smith, Nick 2 1.77 Dolphin Yancy, Wade 3 1.7 LaFor, Rian 1 32.77 Mingo Snapper Wolaver, Kenny 2 7.92 Grouper Batte, Delaney 1 1.49 Jones, Lynn 1 8.39 Pompano Batte,Tucker 2 3.97 Markham, Tim 1 2.31 Shearman, David 3 3.94 Murdy, Carlos 2 2.28 King Mackeral Skelton, Colin 3 1.78 Gorder, Ted 1 20.92 Sheepshead Taylor, Cliff 2 5.48 Baldridge, Shannon 1 3.9 Morrow, Cherie 3 5.42 Perez, Brian 2 1.69 Spanish Mackeral Austin, Phipps 3 1.6 Carpenter, Carol 1 2.67 Speckled Trout Visit Green, Savannah 2 2.19 Maduri, Nick 1 4.56 www.gulfbreezenews.com Gill, Amber 3 1.86 Potomski, Bob 2 3.7 and click on Trigger Pollard, Jeff 3 3.68 “Get News Updates” Bowman, Brent 1 6.4 White Trout Tuna Branning, Maddy 1 20.97 Baltz, Sadie 1 1.72 Wahoo Baltz, Josie 2 1.41 Bentley, Jim 1 9.62 Jones, Craig 3 1.33
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GULF BREEZE NEWS (850) 932-8986 www.gulfbreezenews.com 4C May 21, 2009 GULF BREEZE NEWS Sports Gulf Breeze NEWS DOLPHINS: Baseball loses two games to one in regional final Continued from page 1C a diving catch off a McGee liner to end the inning. two hits in all three games, beat out an Fuller, who had a hit in each of the infield single. After both Caleb Brown first two games, ripped a one-out triple in and Stephen Robbins grounded out, the seventh. After Ball forced a pop out, Patrick Vance, who was two for his last Lee, who was 0-for-11 in the series, hit a 13 entering the Paxon series, hit a bloop two-out double to score Fuller. single to left field scoring Downs. Lacoste set down the Dolphins in Downs batted .600 for the Paxon order in the seventh to seal the regional series and finished the postseason going title for Paxon. 14-for-24 (.583 average). Game 2 “We had a great run,” Downs said. Dolphins 6, Paxon 5 “Everybody thought we’d get out in the Hoffpauir’s sac fly with the bases district tournament, just like we had the loaded in the bottom of the seventh was past 29 years. We were always a team the difference as Gulf Breeze forced that battled back, even if we were game three. down, usually we’d come back and at The Eagles jumped out to a 3-0 lead least make a run for the money.” in the top of the first. Fuller hit a Gulf Breeze had runners on base in leadoff single off Lively before Cruess each of the next four innings, but reached on a Dolphin throwing error. couldn’t push a run across. Tyler Reid-Foley, who went 6-for-8 in the McGee reached on an error in the series, beat out an infield single to second, Brown was caught in a score Fuller. Lively, who threw 32 of rundown in the third, Hoffpauir singled his 121 pitches in the first inning, with two outs in the third and Downs walked both Lacoste and Tim Lappin, doubled with two outs in the fifth. with Lappin’s walk scoring Cruess. Hoffpauir was stopped from scoring Mitch Johnson then grounded out to after Paxon left fielder J.R. Cruess made Vance with the bases loaded, scoring Jon M. Fletcher/The Florida Times-Union a diving catch on a liner by Ben Lively. Reid-Foley. Jackson Yates, making his first start Robbins, who went 2-for-3 for the Tyler McGee dives back to first during the Dolphins’ 4-2 loss in game three of their regional final series with in more than a month, pitched four-plus Dolphins, singled with two outs in the Jacksonville Paxon. innings before giving way to Alex Ball first before Vance hit into an inning- in the fifth. ending double play, one of three GBHS of the fifth, but the Dolphins would in the bottom of the seventh. unanswered runs with the help of four “He was very good,” Renfroe said of hit into in the game. respond in the bottom of the fifth. Brown singled with one out before Gulf Breeze errors to take the opener. Yates. “The only thing with Jackson we Paxon made it 4-0 in the third inning Reid-Foley was hit by a Lively pitch Robbins beat out an infield single. The Dolphins took advantage of two preach to him is to get the ball down when Reid Foley singled and scored on with one out. Lappin, the winning Vance then bounced a single through Paxon errors to score their three first and mix his pitches up and let the a throwing error. pitcher in game one, doubled to center the left side of the infield, scoring inning runs. defense make plays behind him and Gulf Breeze cut the deficit in half in to bring in Reid-Foley. Downs, who Brown and tying the game. Downs, who went 2-for-4, singled to that’s exactly what he did.” the bottom half on a two-run homer by reached base eight times in 12 Matsoukas then drew a walk to load lead off the game. Brown reached on a With runners on first and third, Ball Downs, his second of the series and appearances in the series, drew a one- the bases and set the stage for Hoffpauir. throwing error before Vance drew a tried a pickoff move at first. The ball 10th of the season (a GBHS single- out walk. Robbins walked and stole Anthony Stancher, one of several junior one-out walk to load the bases. squirted out of Vance’s glove, allowing season record). second. The throw went into the varsity players to move up after their Matsoukas grounded out, but Downs Trevonne Fuller to score. Justin Ratte beat out an infield single outfield, allowing Downs to score, season ended, scored the game-winning scored on the play. Hoffpauir reached Robbins singled with one out in the with one out to set the stage for Downs. making it a 5-4 game. run as he was called in to run for Robbins. on a fielding error to score Brown bottom of the sixth. Vance laid down a It was his first hit of the postseason. Gulf Breeze had a chance to tie the Hoffpauir went 2-for-3 in the win for before Lively’s single scored Vance. perfect bunt down the third base line After a 1-2-3 inning by Lively in the game in the bottom of the sixth, but Gulf Breeze as Lively allowed only The Eagles would storm back with one and beat it out for an infield single. top of the fourth, the Dolphins crept to Tyler Boylan lined out to second three hits and two walks after the first in one in the second, four in the fourth, After two outs were recorded, Lively within one in the bottom of the fourth. baseman Fuller, who flipped to inning. He struck out five. three in the fifth and two in the sixth. reached on a throwing error, allowing Vance, who went 2-for-4, hit his first shortstop Brandon Sheridan to double Game 1 Reid-Foley, who went 3-for-4, sin- Robbins to score. home run of the season, a solo shot, to off McGee to end the inning. Paxon 10, Dolphins 6 gled to lead off the inning. Lacoste sin- GBHS was looking for more in the lead off the inning. The Dolphins were two outs from The Eagles, after falling behind 3-0 gled before Lappin moved the runners inning, but right fielder Sullivan made Paxon added another run in the top their season ending before pulling it out in the first inning, scored 10 over with a sacrifice. Johnson then grounded out to score Michael Schroer, who was running for Reid-Foley. Paxon scored all four of its fourth inning runs with two outs. Lappin reached on a fielder’s choice before Johnson singled. Ball, who started the game, was then lifted for Trey Davis. Sheridan then reached on an error before Sullivan hit an RBI single and Fuller a two-run triple. Reid-Foley singled with one out in the fifth before Lacoste reached on a fielding error. Lappin then singled to score Schroer before Johnson singled to score Lacoste. Sullivan then reached on a fielder’s shoice to score Michael Dedrick, who ran for Lappin. Reid-Foley’s third hit of the game scored Cruess, who led off the sixth inning with a single. Johnson then flew out to Brown in right to score Schroer for the third time in the game. GBHS made the final score respectable with a pair of home runs in the top of the seventh. Boylan hit his first home run of season, scoring McGee, who reached on a fielder’s Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News choice. Downs then hit a solo homer. Lappin was then lifted for Dedrick, Patrick Vance and Corey Downs (right) listen in as head coach Randy Renfroe (left, with assistant coach Jody Brown in background) talks to his players who got the last two outs. after their game three loss to Jacksonville Paxon in the regional finals Saturday.
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