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Volume IX, Number 1016 PensacolaPensacola Beach,Beach, FloridaFlorida NovemberSeptember 26, 3, 2013 HappyBizarre Star Andrew Thanksgiving Zimmern Comes To The Beach Beach School Kindergartners Share Recipes For Turkey Day

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The Pensacola Beach Chamber has a recipe for success using star power and culinary talents to amp up the Sixth Annual Taste of the Beach, Saturday and Sun- day, September 14 and 15 at Casino Beach. Andrew Zimmern, center, is a James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, food writer, teacher and is widely regarded as one of the most versatile and knowledgeable personalities in the food world. He’s the creator, host and co-executive producer of Travel Channel’s Jenniferhit series, Neal’s Bizarre kindergarten Foods with Andrew students Zimmern, at Pensacola Andrew Beach Zimmern’s Elementary Bizarre SchoolWorld, and learned his new about series, the Bizarrepilgrims’ Foods voyage America. to the Zimmern New World will aboardbe at Taste the ofMay- the flBeach ower Saturdayand the challenges from 1 to 4 p.m.of life The for festival, the early which settlers. showcases They Pensacolaexplored the Beach’s historical restaurants importance includes of Thanksgivinga dessert contest. and Chef hosted John a Flaningamclassroom of Thanksgiv- Crab’s, top ingleft, feast earned on fi Friday.rst place In in keeping 2012. His with Bushwacker the annual Pie tradition, earned him students a spot in shared the fi nals their which recipes will befor Saturday the perfect at 3 Thanksgivingp.m. Tropical birds dinner, and whichracing appearhermit crabs on page will 15delight of this young edition. guests. Kindergartners Pensacola Beach are (frontresident row, Laken L to Harvey,R): Ania top Uszok, right, hasSavannah been to Oliver, Taste ofAva the Billand, Beach everyLauren year. Olson Look and for Lilyher Walker.in the Mermaid Middle Paraderow (L onto R):Sunday Julia and Hills, the HulaChloe Hoop Hargraves, contest inSidney the Children’s Flemming, Area. Bella Rev Ciolino,up your engines! Madison George Smith, Smith Emery and Di his Loreto, brother-in-law Taima Cerone Mike Cook, and bottomKayla Cote. right, Backproudly row, mug (L the to R):camera Brett next Horton, to Smith’s Nick entry Jenkins, in the Mitchell Life’s A Vette McCoy, on the Brayden Beach Dadisman,car show. The Trey show Hanson, is Saturday Graham from Pennington, 10 to 3 p.m. The Kaiden Sauce Vaughn, Boss lays Heath down Asmar some serious and Charlie blues on the Gulfside Pavilion stage, bottom left. He sings and cooks a giant pot of gumbo. It delicious entertainment. The full list of ingredients for the two day buffet Abston.of fun is onThere’s Page 2a andfl ock in ofTasty Beach Times, Thanksgiving a special four traditions, page festival, turn pull-outto Page section. 2 for more. PAGE 2 Island Times November 26, 2013 Feasts And Family, Islanders Celebrate Thanksgiving Beach School Kindergart- Humphrey will serve. is felt by all. Duke University. tuned to Oakland vs. Dallas; then ner Julia Hills has a simple in- “All are welcome to join our Dig in to this: • Beach Family Feast at Ole Miss vs. Miss State or Texas gredient for the perfect Thanks- beach family feast,” said Sulli- Tuesday, November 26 Paddy O’Leary’s. Open at 9 Tech vs. Texas at 6:30 p.m. Will giving Day. The six-year-old’s van. “I wish for love, light and • Taste of Shaggy’s will fea- a.m. Meal at mid-day. Bring a the Steelers beat the Ravens? Be recipe includes “hug your fam- blessings to each person on this ture the newest dishes at the up- covered dish. No charge. All are at Sidelines at 7:30 p.m. to see ily.” While the meaning of the Thanksgiving Day.” stairs eatery overlooking Sabine welcome to attend. the terrible towels wave. holiday can stray far afi eld from The Elk’s Lodge opens Bay. Owners Ron and Laura • Pumpkin or Pecan Pie? • The owners and manage- the fi rst feast in 1621 celebrating its doors to fi fty United States Ladner are your hosts for this Have both at The Grand Marlin. ment of the following beach the successful harvest, little Ju- Marines, who may for the fi rst food showcase. Complimentary Traditional Thanksgiving fare restaurants wish you a Happy lia’s idea speaks volumes about time, be away from home for samples will be offered from offered with Southern Hospital- Thanksgiving. They will be Thanksgiving on Pensacola Thanksgiving. For one day, the 5 p.m. to midnight. Live mu- ity. Open 11 to 6. closed, but will re-open on Fri- Beach. For decades, a number young military men and women sic and drink specials. Kids can • Community Thanksgiv- day. Flounder’s, Crab’s, Shag- of the Beach’s bars have recog- become part of the Beach family. make s’mores. ing Dinner at Sabine Sandbar, 1 gy’s, Castaway’s, Dirty Joe’s, nized that family comes in many “We bring out the junior en- Wednesday, November 27 p.m. Bring a side dish or dessert Native Café, Surf Burger, Para- forms, so they invite their pa- listed Marines about noon. We • Pumpkin Bushwackers at to share. All are welcome at no dise Bar and Grill, PegLeg Pete’s trons for a warm holiday meal, play putt putt, and then go eat” Flounder’s for two bucks all day. charge. and Lillo’s Tuscan Grille. islandstyle. Other businesses go said Retired USMC Major Jim According to Manager Chase • Drink a bushwacker for Friday, November 29 dark, giving employees time to Knell, who organizes the event. Cole, it’s not pie. It’s better. dessert. The Sandshaker Lounge Power up with breakfast at spend with family. “Good Time Tours, Island Times, • Annual Turkey Fry at The opens at 2 p.m. T-shirt wearers The Native Café or DJ’s. You’ll The Sabine Sandbar hosts a Tiki Island, beach residents and Break. Matt Hartley and Dave get half price drinks after 7 p.m. need the fuel for the next few Community Thanksgiving Din- the Elk’s Lodge all team up to Kelly will start frying about • The Dock is open all day days. The shopkeepers at In- ner for family - both real and make this a good memory for noon. $30 gets you a 10 pound with drink specials. Kitchen is nerlight, Flo Flounder’s, Island beach bred. our Marines stationed here.” fried turkey, ready to take home. closed. Style Navarre, Tiki Jake’s Cor- “We cook the birds, and ev- If you are away from home Timberhawk plays from 3 to 6 • Jim Amberson is a good dova Mall, Blue Sky Gift Shop- eryone brings a side dish,” said or think a holiday should not p.m. while a free turkey dinner sport. The owner of Sidelines pe, and Weatherford’s on Cer- Stacey Wright, on behalf of the include time washing dishes, is served on the buffet. Call 850- does not open until 4 p.m. so his vantes are ready. The boutique owners. “It is getting bigger ev- warmth and good cheer emanate 932-0864 to reserve your bird. staff can share the day with their shops and gift stores attached to ery year. People are so gracious from the menu prepared by Chef Or show up for the party. families. What’s Thanksgiving the beach’s restaurants are a trea- and grateful to have someplace Gregg McCarthy at The Grand Thursday, November 28 without football? Grab a seat and sure trove of gift ideas, too. to eat together. It is defi nitely a Marlin. Traditional Thanksgiv- • Third Annual Turkey Trot get ready. Dozens of TVs will be Happy Thanksgiving from beach family event!” ing fare will be served from 11 5K Run/Walk. Starts at 8:30 a.m. the Island Times family. Christy Sullivan is the fi ne a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gulfside Pavilion. Register lass who tends to the patrons at Time was when Novem- online at www.PensacolaBeach- Paddy O’Leary’s Irish Pub. She ber was notoriously dreary. No TurkeyTrot.com or at the event. will get up early to prepare her more. The businesses and resi- T-shirt, runner’s breakfast, mi- famous cornbread dressing to dents on Pensacola Beach host mosas, beer, prizes for winners accompany the baked turkey events and dinners to make sure in each age group. Proceeds go that Paddy’s co-owner Gary the warmth of their island spirit to Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Escambia County Conducts Transponder Renewals The time is now. The price checks or money orders may be All 2013 transponders ex- is right. The annual pass that al- dropped off in any lane of the pire on December 31, so com- lows your car to travel through toll facility or mailed to the facil- plete your renewal soon. The of- the Bob Sikes Toll Facility can ity. The address is 415 Pensacola fi ce is closed November 28-29, be renewed for $50 through the Beach Blvd, Pensacola Beach, Christmas Eve and Christmas end of the year. Florida 32561. Day, New Year’s Eve and New There are a variety of ways Renewals are accepted Year’s Day. to renew your transponder. Ap- at the SRIA offi ce, Monday New annual passes will plications are available in each through Friday from 8:30 a.m. go on sale starting Wednesday, lane of the toll facility, at the to 5 p.m. Applications plus pay- January 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Santa Rosa Island Authority of- ment of cash, check, money or- The cost for a new transponder fi ce and online at www.sria-fl a. der or credit card are accepted at is $50 for personal vehicles and com. Cash, checks and credit the SRIA offi ce. Credit card pay- motorcycles; $70 for commer- cards are accepted for payment. ments accrue an additional ser- cial vehicles. Completed applications and vice charge of $2 or 2.5 percent. Motorists must bring ve- hicles to the SRIA offi ce to have the transponder affi xed the wind- shield. Motorcycles must also be available on site for staff to ap- Island Times ply the sticker. Hours are extended to 6 p.m. THANKFUL TO HAVE DAD HOME - CDR David Haynes, USN, re- for the entire month of January. turned from an 8 month deployment in Afghanistan last week. New passes may be pur- Greeting him at the airport are his children Savannah, left, and Published every other Tuesday chased all year long but there is SHELLEY W. JOHNSON, PUBLISHER Skylar. Wife Joanne was the photographer. Savannah is a straight no pro-rated price. A student at Gulf Breeze Middle. Skylar, also an honor roll stu- Post Offi ce Box 844 • Gulf Breeze, FL 32562 As always, offi cials ask that 850-748-6878 phone dent, is a freshman at Gulf Breeze High. The family resides on motorists slow to 5 miles per hour Pensacola Beach. David is an ER doc at the Naval Hospital. [email protected] when approaching the toll facility www.MyIslandTimes.com and use care when proceeding. For information, call 850- Special Holiday Listings in Christmas Times No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the consent of the publisher. 932-2257 or www.sria-fl a.com. Pages 10-11 November 26, 2013 Island Times PAGE 3 Forever...Barefoot on the Beach As a tribute to Jane Waters who passed away January 10, 2012 Island Times will continue to run some of Jane’s favorite columns for your enjoyment The Islander Newspaper – parts of the beach was simply ceeded to say that such changes will be faced with the possibil- Many public meetings will be October 18, 1985 a move to let the planner tell us would be “slow” in coming. He ity of seeing their single family held as the professional planner If you are among the Island how to improve and beautify just didn’t say how slow. He residences possibly zoned com- moves along in his designations homeowners who were upset the area.” spoke of decades. He just didn’t mercial. for the future of the Island. All by the banner headline parading While it is true that Kirksey mention how many. Every lease- Leaseholders need to keep leaseholders, commercial and right smack through the center of did say somewhere down the line, holder should recognize the iron in mind, no matter what they residential, need to attend these the front page of last Sunday’s parts of Via de Luna might very clad guarantee contained in Island read anywhere else, that the lease public meetings. The Islanders News Journal, not to worry. well become commercial, maybe leases. They are issued for 99 agreement governs their property. who hold the interests on the “Island Homes May Become as far as Avenida 11, he did not in- years with an option to renew for If a lessee decides to make a deal Beach can and must bring input Extinct” is quite simply a wild clude the rest of the shore to shore another 99 years. The fi rst leases with someone, and the property to the professional planner via tangent, invented as a result of a residential area in the statement. will expire in the year 2048. The falls within a commercially zoned public meetings. recent SRIA core area designa- The Journal story said, simple arithmetic interpretation area, then that lessee can com- My personal opinion is that tion. In discussing the Journal “When leases expire within the here is that 162 years from now, plete the transaction. However, Pensacola Beach has grown like story, General Manager of the core area, the zoned usage for there could be changes on the the opposite is also true. The Topsy. I feel strongly that placing SRIA Jim Sheffer called it “ir- these properties may be changed. Island among the single family lessee is in no way compelled to our destiny in the hands of an responsible;” Jerry Kirksey, Residential property may become residences. So if life expectancy give up a single family residence expert on barrier island planning chairman of the board said, “Our commercial or developed into statistics change dramatically in to a commercial venture. is a wise move. However, all of intent in expanding the core area higher density usage zones, with the next few years, those who The leaseholders on Pen- us must consider and evaluate to include the older developed SRIA approval.” The writer pro- have lived to say 175 or 200 sacola Beach must keep in mind each phase as it is presented at that a professional planner will the scheduled public meetings. Newly crowned be retained and decisions made For, no one should really be better Queen Shugah Mela- for the Island will be binding as able to detect fl aws which would nie Waite, left, shares long as these decisions are not adversely affect the lifestyle on a laugh with longtime contrary to the terms of a lease. our island. Beach resident Lou- ise Turner, who served as Queen Shugah II. Start Time: The Wooly Booger So- 6 PM cial Club hosted their Dues $30 annual Kiss the Hurri- ~ cane Season Goodbye The Krewe Bawl, November 17 at welcomes Paradise. Prior to the all who coronation, the 2013 wish to join. storm names were ex- Please come tinguished and good luck charms were added to meeting to the altar. to apply.

Raw Lunch Krewe of Wrecks Meetings Oysters Specials Dec 2 Riptides Jan 20 Shaggy’s Mon- Fri 11-2 Fresh Dec 9 PegLeg Pete’s Jan 27 The Break Gulf Dinner Dec16 Paradise Bar Feb 3 Cactus Flower Seafood Specials Jan 6 Hemingway’s Feb 10 Sidelines Nightly OPEN EVERYDAY at 11 AM Jan 13 Flounder’s Feb 17 Elk’s Lodge Wings • Burgers • Seafood • Ribs Mardi Gras on the Island Events January 11: Krewe of Nereids King Kake Party, 3-7 pm Paradise January 11: Krewe of Bananimals Ball, 7-11. Springhill Suites * CATCH IT ALL! January 25: Krewe of Nauga Champagne Breakfast, The Dock, 10 AM * OPEN EVERYDAY January 25: Krewe of Kids Sign Up, Beach Church, 2 PM at 11am January 25: Krewe of Brewe Beach Babe Contest, 3 PM Sports February 7: Krewe of Nereids Moon Pie Party, Sandshaker, 7 PM Our latitude will WINGS February 8: Krewe of Kids Royal Doughnut Breakfast, Church, 8 AM * February 22 Kids and Kritters Parade, 2 PM, Across from Sidelines in Hi Def c February 22 Krewe of Wrecks Grand Costume Ball, Elk’s * change your attitude 40 TVs 49 February 24 Queen’s Dinner, Flounder’s * Every Thursday February 24 King’s Supper, Elk’s *  Waterfront Dining  Specials 8 Big Screens March 1 Champagne Breakfast, Crab’s, 10 AM *  Oyster Bar Tues: Half Price Bottles Monday - Cajun Nite March 1 Street Dance, Sabine Sandbar, Noon March 2 Krewe of Wrecks Parade, 2 PM  of Wine Tuesday - Surf and Turf Live Music Wed: Raw Oyster March 3 Red Beans and Rice Lunch, 11 AM * Some events Wed - Mexican Madness require tickets, Gift Shop Specials March 4 Krewe of Coma, Sandshaker, 6 PM #2 Via de Luna All Sports March 4 Shoe Box Float Contest, Paradise, 8 PM reservations, Kids Playground Thurs: Baked Oyster or membership Specials Pensacola Beach Always On 1010 Ft. Pickens Road • Pensacola Beach 934-3660 932-4139 • www.peglegpetes.com www.sidelinessportsbarandrestaurant.com PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com PAGE 4 Island Times November 26, 2013 ? ? ?? ? ???? ? ? ?? ??? rivia? ? ? ?? ? ? ?? ? ?? TThe Queen has spoken. Not PEOPLE knew the subjects in the photos. and some meet on the sand or in the Queen of Wrong Answers. Not There were a string of wrong restaurants. In the late 1970s and GOOD LUCK GAM class freediver, author and world the Queen of the Mardi Gras. As answers which were endlessly early 1980s, way before St. Ann’s The Beach family sends record holder for holding his one of her very last royal acts prior entertaining. Jersey Girl Gwen parish built Our Lady of the As- good luck with Deb Friedman breath underwater. The famous to relinquishing her crown, her Foster has returned to the frozen sumption on the south corner of who is headed to North Alabama athlete attended Gulf Breeze High Royal Sweetness Queen Shugah north. Her fingers are too cold Via de Luna and Avenida 18, the for Thanksgiving. She’ll enjoy School as an exchange student. Jayne Drees Redmond, the Benev- to type correctly. And, no, to Catholics attended Mass in a Gulf the feast with her parents, Mar- He’s now a Ph.D. and author of olent and Adorable Titular Ruler Miss Sally, they are not Wynken, front bar. Can you name it? tha and Dean Perry, as well as “Breatheology – The Art of Con- of the Great Sandspur Republic Blynken and Nod. Send your answer via email daughter Deanna and grandson scious Breathing.” dispatched a note to the Trivia Enough of this silliness, back to [email protected]. Logan. Deb needs no luck for that LOVE NOTES Master. “Linda Taylor Murphy, to the serious topic of beach trivia. Put trivia in the subject line and part of the trip. She announced Island Times received two Madison Murphy and Melissa There are church services all over include your name and phone that she is entering the big Texas love letters in one day. Thank you Wood,” said the Queen as if ev- the beach. Some have churches number with your answer. Hold ‘Em tournament, where she to Pensacola Beach’s Steve Speirs eryone should know these people. earned fourth place last year. Go and Monroeville, Alabama’s Dot She’s correct and the proud get ‘em Deb. Kress for your kind words. owner of an Island Times t-shirt. Occasionally, mementos, bits Add some BREEZING THROUGH A TOP TEACHER of trivia, old pages of newsprint BIRTHDAY Susie Willett Smithey is yellow with time, arrive at the life to your Kirk Newkirk raced in the the Teacher of the Year at Gulf Island Times offi ce. Linda Taylor Turkey Trot Multi Hull Regatta Breeze Middle School. The band Murphy sent two photos. The next party. on November 17, sailing to a third director and music teacher must photo printed in the last edition place fi nish behind Mike Peder- have inherited her great academic was captured the fi rst day of the sen and Tom Whitehurst. That skills from her mom Glenda, who original Pensacola Beach open was the start of a big weekend was the Beach School’s teach- air trolley service. For the curious, Call celebrating his birthday. er in charge, when the school the tiny tyke in the infant carrier, was founded. Smithey is now a Madison Murphy, is now a col- Boogie, Inc. SPEAKING RUSSIAN nominee for Santa Rosa County lege student and accomplished Although Dave Perry’s ca- Teacher of the Year. Congrats. photographer. reer has taken him to Alabama, The old guard were not fooled • Holiday Parties many remember him from his WOOLY WINNER Amy Depew was the winner by the Trivia Master’s use of a • Birthday Fun Pensacola Beach days. Dave historic photo. Chuck Steele, who knew everyone. And everyone of the Wooly Booger prize basket • Anniversaries MUSIC & TRIVIA from the November 16 Kiss the was on a fi rst name basis only knew Dave. What they probably • Winter Weddings Gulf Coast’s Leader Hurricane Season Goodbye Bawl. with these three gals, answered in did not know is that the affable second place. The Wise One, who in DJ Entertainment guy is fluent in Russian. He’s Her favorite item was the bright green Island Times t-shirt. Make has his own way of communicat- volunteered to help the Gulf ing which does not include email, 850-438-1660 • www.boogieinc.com Coast Diplomacy Council when note: there will be no sneaking they host two Russian scientists around while wearing this shirt. It’s bright! who are visiting the EPA lab De- Come as you are Go where Dance in the sand cember 2-16. NUMBER ONE KID Bike, boat or car the locals go Eat by the Sound STAR POWER Nikki Matsoukas was the 21 Via de Luna Julie Pecchia reports about fi rst queen of the Krewe of Kids. Pensacola Beach She reminisced about the fun and the most interesting people who MUSIC 850-916-5087 come to the Beach. Chefs to world the high jinks over dinner at The DASH RIP ROCK record holders, no one escapes her Grand Marlin where she works. NOVEMBER 29 AT 6 P.M. paradisebar-grill.com notice. She reported that world TEACH US HARPER & MOTOR CITY JOSH famous chef and some of the time Did you make good grades ON THEIR BARE BONES TOUR Beach resident John Besh hosted during the fi rst nine weeks? Is- BAR FUN Top 10 Florida a local book signing. That was not land Times wants to know. Send DECEMBER 8 AT 3 P.M. POKER her most exciting news. Ranking Beach Bars us an email at islandtimes@ DECEMBER 9 AT 6 P.M. WED, 7 PM higher on the wow-factor was bellsouth.net or call us at 850- Full Service Texas Hold ‘Em seeing Stig Severinsen, a world 748-6878. Open Air HOLIDAYS Poker Games CLOSED THANKSGIVING, THURS, NOV. 28 so our employees may spend it with their families SPORTS FOOD LIGHTED BOAT PARADE, FRI, DEC 6 College & NFL Time to DECK THE HALLS Watch from our Pier ~ Warm-up inside Try a Fred Burger Football on our SURFING SANTA BEACH PARADE, SUN, DEC 8 or Renee’s Famous & the entire house! big screen We are on the Parade Route. Party here! Shrimp Salad UGLY SWEATER PUB CRAWL, SUN, DEC 15 Second Stop @ 2 pm. Win a Bar Tab CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY, DEC 24-25 Best wishes from the Paradise family Blue Sky Gift Shoppe NEW YEARS EVE, TUES, DEC 31 INN Fireworks at 8 pm & Midnite. Two Parties, Too Much Fun. Get a room. Gifts Galore 3479 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Play & Stay Rates POLAR BEAR PLUNGE, WED, JAN 1, 2 PM Reservations Holiday - Jim Shore - 850-932-7100 Home Decor - We Wrap! $10 for adults, $5 for Polar Bear Cubs. T-shirts, Prizes 850-932-2319 Tiger Plaza Free Black Eyed Peas for good luck. Santa Shops Here! Next to Sonic November 26, 2013 Island Times PAGE 5 Committee Approves Gateway Improvement Santa Rosa Island Authority best place on the island to watch “This is a terrific idea, how- mittee for further discussion. man Beverly Campbell expressed Architectural and Environmental the sun set, Kellner brought a ever, changing the flow of traffic The Development and Leas- the Chamber Board’s gratitude for Committee members voted to conceptual rendering which cannot happen,” said Ghio. “The ing Committee approved a re- the increase in the Management slow things down at the gate- included a small boardwalk, trolley goes in one way and out quest for Subway, which is cur- Contract amount. ways to Pensacola Beach at pavilion, landscaping and an the other. Landscape would rently located in the Via de Luna A request for $200,000 to their November 20 meeting. The increase in parking places. The interfere with that and there is Shopping Center, to relocate to support the Gulf Coast Sum- Committee approved a $12,000 estimate to complete the project no irrigation there. Additionally, the former Down Home Kitchen merFest Labor Day weekend allocation be tendered to Escam- is $300,000 which could be ac- some enjoy the fact that it is one location next to Circle K at the concert was held in committee. bia County to pay for the design complished in three phases. of the undeveloped areas of the traffic light. Bank Enterprises Promoter of two circular traffic calming “This area is a hidden jew- beach.” The Administrative Commit- William Cadillac Banks and roadway improvements at the el,” said Kellner. “With a mini- Currently, Park West has 186 tee received an end-of year ac- George Hawthorne presented eastern end of Pensacola Beach. mum investment, the SRIA could car and 16 boat parking spaces, counting of lease fee collections the request to the Administrative The money will be allocated change this from a big empty a mobile snack vendor and a from Executive Director Buck Committee. from the Island Beautification parking lot with a dumpster, into non-motorized boat launching Lee. The report showed a 2.3 per- “This event could bring a Fund which is comprised of ex- another asset for the beach.” area. It is a soundfront entry for cent increase in revenue over the direct economic impact of $5 cess lease fees paid by Portofino Paolo Ghio, SRIA Director the near-shore snorkeling reef. previous year and an 11 percent to $8 million for the 2014 Labor leaseholders. of Developmental and Environ- The area, which is bordered by increase in expenses. All items Day Weekend,” said Banks. Beach resident Monica Kell- mental Services, was impressed the entrance to the Gulf Islands fell within budget. Commercial “This concert has something ner presented a plan to turn the by the submittal, but voiced National Seashore, is subject to leaseholders paid $4,533,157 that Essence Festival does not concrete of Park West into a some concern about traffic flow, flooding in tropical weather. and residential leaseholders have, the beautiful white sands more family-friendly Sunset flooding and leaving the area Ghio’s recommendation was $3,241,040 in lease fees during of Pensacola Beach.” Vista park. Identifying this as the as is. to consider a small pavilion be fiscal year 2012-2013. Committee members ap- placed on a concrete pad. The Committee approved a plauded the success of the prior “At the end of the day, with $1332 increase in the contract event, but were frank about the Morgan Park Preservation all the compliments that I have amount paid by the SRIA to the dollar amount. given to the proposal, I am rec- Chamber to manage the Pen- “To be honest, $200,000 is Recommended At First Hearing ommending $50,000 be budgeted sacola Beach Visitor’s Informa- just a lot of money,” said Lee. Formal proceedings to for- for its white sand beaches and is for a pavilion on a concrete pad,” tion Center. The increase request, “This year’s event was a great ever protect Morgan Park were named to honor former Beach said Ghio. which was initiated by Lee, was event, great success.” conducted at the Santa Rosa resident and coastal geologist Board Member Ed Guernsey to augment the salary paid by the Committee Member Thom- Island Authority Board meeting Dr. James P Morgan, who passed reminded the Committee that the Chamber to Nicole Stacey. Sta- as Campanella recommended November 20. SRIA Attorney away in 1995. Master Plan called for improve- cey is the Chamber’s president that the request stay in commit- Mike Stebbins presided over Reid Harwell, a seventh ments to the western gateway and and the Visitor Center Director. tee for further review. the quasi-judicial hearing which grade honor student at Gulf adding a traffic circle for those “The County and SRIA em- The SRIA will meet in a resulted in a unanimous vote Breeze Middle School dressed in not wishing to continue into the ployees got a raise,” said Lee. combined Full Board and Com- to send a recommendation and his Boy Scout uniform spoke to entrance to Fort Pickens. “She does a wonderful job. Al- mittee Meeting, Wednesday, request to the Escambia County the Board about the importance “Let’s refer this back into though we are in a management December 11 at 5 p.m. at #1 Via Board of Commissioners to re- of Morgan Park committee,” said Guernsey. “I contract with the Chamber it is de Luna. The meetings are open zone the soundfront parcel from “You must preserve it for like it. It is a good plan.” like she is our employee.” to the public. Agendas are avail- retail-recreation to preservation. future generations and for wild- The item was held in com- In an email, Chamber Chair- able online at www.sria-fla.com. The Park, which is located life habitat,” said Harwell. “You south of Grand Marlin, Radical already have a bunch of restau- Rides and Speed John’s on Pen- rants and you don’t want to pave sacola Beach Blvd., was estab- Paradise to put up a parking lot.” lished to showcase plants native The rezoning request is to Pensacola Beach. It is a rare scheduled to come before the green space on an island famous County January 3, 2014.

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That doesn’t Climate Controlled Self Stor- Gulf Breeze those of you who missed the our precious turtles, we know always work out as well as ex- age formerly Storage Advantage Parade, the SOB’s honored our she will be successful in her pected), but we still invite guests Drive Up Access 24/7 Digital Surveillance beloved Blue Angels wearing reign. Queen Shugah Melanie to stay. All I want is for every- Boat Parking Safe, Clean & Secure patriotic colors and blue angel donates even more of her time one to keep in mind, whether Moving & Packing Supplies Great Rates wings. Since they were not al- to the Krewe of Wrecks, having you are a guest, or the host, is Professional lowed to fl y this year, we all felt served as Sec-Wreck for many to be thankful for what you have Management they needed to be represented in years. She is an inspiration to and where you have it. If you do smartstopselfstorage.com our Veteran’s Parade. It was an us all, so please give her your have a complaint, unless it af- honor for each of us who partici- love, support and most of all…. fects your health or well-being, pated and we sincerely hope that believe. If you don’t then any then neither guests nor hosts re- our representation honored those storms touching our island will ally want to hear about it. My 850-261-2462 wonderful Angels. It was an un- be blamed on you. Daddy always said, “Never look usually large crowd this year and What wonderful fun it was a gift horse in the mouth. Just be a perfect day for a parade to hon- this summer with the mystery grateful you got the gift.” or all our Nation’s heroes. I ran G’Nominator delivering gnomes Here’s to everyone having a out of throws before even reach- all over the place! It reminded Happy Thanksgiving and being names, logos, custom art ing the main crowd, so I hitched me of my early days in Paradise verbal in expressing your grati- small or large quantities a ride on Gary Cole’s golf cart when SOBs reigned, LSOBs tude for what you have and even and was grateful to have it. A (Land Sharks of the Beach – the for what you don’t have (since Owner Peggy Henshall www.CajunStitchery.com is ready to keep special Thank You to those who guy’s unsuccessful attempt to there’s another old adage about you in stitches! [email protected] donated golf carts and drove our mimic the SOBs) tried to reign being careful about what you “broken wing” Angels. and failed quickly, krewes were wish for). Sometimes the words The SOBs always welcome new and the island rang with just need to be said and heard. anyone to join us in any parade. the sounds of laughter, merri- Here’s a recipe for basting Award winning service... You’re always welcome to fol- ment, glee and casual borrowing your Thanksgiving turkey that low our theme (if we have one) of each other’s prized posses- gives it a new and distinctive fl a- Linda Taylor Murphy or choose your own costume. sions (always returned or bor- vor, very savory and exquisite. All we require is that you do not rowed back). We all spent hours A lot of people brine their turkey, 850-748-0865 show up at parade line-up with- of guessing and laughing about which is a traditional method of Women’s Council of Realtors out bringing your own throws. the G’Nominator; and when or soaking the turkey in salted wa- 2012 REALTOR of the Year While speaking of the where he or she would strike ter overnight. I prefer basting SOB’s, our Christmas Brunch next. Kim Schmitz (aka Kim- (however I do salt the patted dry will remain on the fi rst Sunday O-Sabe, her SOB name) caved turkey skin lightly) for that juici- [email protected] in December. This day was cho- in and admitted to being one of ness we all seek in cooking tur- www.pensacolagulfbreezehomes.com sen several years ago in order to the G’Nominators. Thanks so keys. So, let’s cook… independently owned and operated make it easier for everyone to much for a summer full of fun Bourbon Turkey Baste remember. to George and Becky Geriner, 1 Cup Turkey or Chicken Maria’s Fresh Seafood Market Some of you suggested Chuck Brower, Kim, Gary Cole, Stock (broth will work) we change it to Saturday. We Bob Dority, Penny Jenkins and 1 Cup Bourbon (your choice, Take a little bit of the Gulf Coast home! did that once - only for the late late recruit Christine Hewerdine. but I think the turkey and the Fresh from the boats daily Jane Waters Cooper (Sunday’s Because of y’all, we can’t wait chef deserve the best) We can cold pack for travel or ship anywhere. date interfered with her beloved for next summer….. 2 Sprigs fresh thyme (or 2 tsp. • RED SNAPPER AND TRIGGERFISH Saints game). It didn’t work out Since the holidays are dried thyme) • GROUPER AND FLOUNDER as well as planned and we chose upon us and many of us either 2 Tbsp. fresh, chopped sage • OYSTERS AND SHRIMP to switch back to Sunday, and have guests or become guests in (or same amount of powdered sage) • MUCH MORE! then caravan to Jane’s house someone else’s home, I have a 1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce 621 Cervantes Street after the Brunch. Somehow we question for y’all. When did it ½ Stick butter, cut in 4 pieces MON - SAT 8 AM - 7 PM Pensacola • 432-4999 SUNDAY 8 AM - 6 PM ended up attempting to sing become acceptable to complain Add fi rst 5 ingredients in Call for directions from the Beach Christmas Carols with Jane grin- to your host about your free ac- a medium saucepan and bring ning at us from her deck. None commodations? I have stayed to a boil. Continue to boil un- of us was ever in any condition with many family members til reduced by half (10-15 min- to be singing (together anyway) and friends in my various trav- utes). Remove sauce from heat native cafe by that time. Jane always sent els during my 30 plus years in in whisk in butter, one piece at a Serving Breakfast and Lunch down her special Gift Bags that paradise. I have never expected time and returning to heat in be- 7:30 am to 3 pm we loved so much you’d think nor required anything more than tween to assist melting. Do NOT they held solid gold. In a way space in which to make my bed allow sauce to boil (it will sepa- Try our they did because we loved and (sometimes bringing your own rate). Cook turkey as directed, treasured every single thing in was necessary) even if it was basting every 30 minutes. sh tacos! those bags (including the bags). just blankets on the fl oor. And Enjoy, don’t forget to share If you missed the Wooly I have always been grateful for and have a safe and happy Booger Social Club’s “Kiss that space and anything more Thanksgiving! the Hurricane Season Goodbye provided by my host was consid- See ya in the kitchen……. 45 A Via de Luna • 934-4848 November 26, 2013 Island Times PAGE 7 T�� S�ho�� B��� R�ng� FINE IN FOURTH Freshmen Cate Hodges Marley Taylor DATES TO NOTE Erin Olson’s fourth graders Colin Adams Tristan Spring Robert Wright Early Release day on No- at Pensacola Beach Elementary Benton Byrd Deed Vann Freshmen vember 27 for Thanksgiving. No School are working hard to make Sage Dunne Juniors Madeline Armstrong classes November 28-29. the grade. The following were Mary Elliott Dalton Cramer Zoe Babcock Home for the Holidays, Pen- named to the Honor Roll: Justin Fruitticher William Green Emily Chaney sacola Beach Elementary Choral All A Reddon McLaurine Sara Post Daniel Green Program, Friday, December 6 at 6 Natalia Dadisman Tyler Phelps Sophomores Skylar Haynes p.m. at Our Lady of the Assump- A/B Dylan Skutt Jace Amberson Patrick Hodges tion Catholic Church. Open to the Michael Mabire Reilly Thompson Jacob Baldwin Cameron Hunter public, at no charge. Seating fi lls Jack Landis A/B Honor Roll Lia Lampone Maddie Grace McCurdy up fast, so arrive early. Metallica Bourgeios Seniors Emily Larsen Taylor Brame Kylie Feltenberger Harry Hewson Let’s text ...but not while driving! Peyton Bunting Josh Crawford AJ Dantino Brianna Dizon Skylar Farej Aubree Hampton Kacie May Matthew McCoy Dylan Seeker HIGH MARKS Congrats to these Gulf Breeze High School students for S����n� ��� ����i� ��n�� 1948 earning Honor Roll status: All A Honor Roll Happy Hour Take Out Seniors Savannah Dunne Dine In Special Special Reghan Elliott Let us do the cooking. Lexis Kuhn Buy One Dinner, Call ahead... Mitchell Robbins Get One 1/2 Price Morgan Schutzmann Tues-Thurs 4-6pM or order To Go. Bailey Trzcinski Ask your server for details. Not all menu Free Drink Card Juniors items are included. Some restrictions apply. While You Wait Caroline Craighead Booking Madeline Mateer 850-934-LILO (5456) Christmas Duncan Niven lillostuscangrille.com Parties TUES - SAT 4 PM ‘til Sophomores Closed Sun &Mon Across from the Hilton on Pensacola Beach Madison Thompson  Time To Renew  Bob Sikes Toll Bridge Annual Pass Renewal Early Renewal November 1 - December 29, 2013 for all Active Annual Passes Renew Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM renewal applications available at: Now Any lane of the Bob Sikes Toll Facility Accepting Santa Rosa Island Authority Offi ce Credit Cards (2 ½% or $2 min. Online at www.sria-fl a.com bank fee applies) Renew Visa & MasterCard Only Drop off completed applications, with By ~ Those paying by check or money order only, at any lane DEC 29 credit card or cash of the Bob Sikes Toll Facility, 24 hours must do so in person at the per day, up to 5 PM on Dec 29, 2013  SRIA Offi ce REMEMBER - There will be no January grace period. All 2013 active annual passes will terminate December 31, 2013. NEW ANNUAL PASS SALES - Begin January 2, 2014 at the SRIA Offi ce. Extended sales hours from Jan 2 to Jan 31 are Monday -Friday, 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM PAGE 8 Island Times November 26, 2013 Shake, Rattle And Roll - It’s Shipping Time Tips for ship shape holiday able items. Cushion with at least 6) If box is being reused, re- 23. Guaranteed Ground Delivery be shipped by December 19 and packing are provided by Linda 2 inches of Styrofoam "peanuts" move all previous labels to avoid should be shipped by December two-day select by December 21. and Wally Schiessl at the UPS around each item. Peanuts or confusion. 10. Shipping after December 10: Last chance: We can ship Store in Gulf Breeze. other packing cushions can be 7) Ship early. Due to the volume of holiday Monday, December 23, next day 1) Pack your precious pres- purchased. (Newspaper tradition- 8) Bring items to be shipped packages, please give yourself a air, for Christmas Eve delivery. ents in corrugated boxes with ally has been used. It's a good way to the UPS Store and we will few extra days. A package which The UPS Store in Gulf plenty of cushioning material. Do to recycle Island Times!) gladly pack and ship. is ordinarily a two day transit may Breeze will be closed on Christ- not wrap shipping boxes in paper. Rule of thumb - when a box Mark these dates on your cal- need three or possibly four days mas Day and will reopen at 8 a.m. 2) Liquor boxes are not al- is shaken, no sound should be endar, December 10, 19, 21 and to arrive. Three day select should on December 26. lowed even if there is no liquor heard. in them. The Post Office cannot 5) Secure along all seams accept them either. of the box with shipping tape. 3) Shipping of alcohol and Strapping tape is a good option. tobacco products is prohibited. Masking tape, electrical tape and 4) Bubble wrap all break- duct tape should not be used. Bytes & Bits By Joe Stukey , Your Computer Pal

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The Gulf Breeze Methodist under-resourced kids and senior Church will have opportuni- adults in our community have a ties for members and guests to brighter holiday. It takes many Adopt an Advent Angel at the volunteers and sponsors to make Flounder’s Beach church service, this effort successful each year. Sunday, December 1. Adopt an Please help. Advent Angel gift drop off is To volunteer, participate or Sunday, December 8. for more information contact Advent Angels is the Jeanne Scott, 850-261-7203 or church’s local ministry that helps [email protected] November 26, 2013 Island Times PAGE 9

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Krewe du YaYa’s member Gena Glover prepares to pedal around the beach during the Pub Pedal. The krewe, who raised money for breast cancer awareness during October, brought 200 riders to their November 16 krewe support event. Look for the YaYa’s in all their pink regalia at the Krewe of Wrecks Mardi Gras Paws & Claws Pet Food Drive • donate dry dog food or cat chow Parade, Sunday, March 2, 2014. December 1-31 • Pensacola Beach Collection Point ~ Paradise Bar and Grill PAGE 10 Island Times November 26,2013 November 26,2013 Island Times PAGE 11

holiday happenings on Santa Rosa Island . . . . after all, the island’s first name is Santa

Friday, November 29: on occasion, followed by an make a holiday stocking. the Bob Sikes Bridge, east, fast or wait on the large 1 p.m. Bring a new, un- Sunday, December 15: venue. The Ugly Sweater in the icy waters of Santa few Cub Club goodies, en- Beach Lights Up! The illu- impromptu Jingle Bell Car- View the twinkling lights past the Paradise pier, and wrap around porch. Keep wrapped toy as a donation Christmas Cantata at the Contest will take place at Rosa Sound. Adults pay try fee is $5. Island Times’ minated holiday decorations avan to nowhere. No reser- from the big back deck over- back to the T-dock at Porto- looking for the tropical for the Toys for Tots. Texas Pensacola Beach Commu- the Shaker sometime after 5 a $10 entry fee which in- Best Plungewear Costume on the north lawn of the Vis- vation, no invitation. If you looking Little Sabine Bay. fino Boardwalk. Santa who arrives on a spe- Hold ‘Em is the game and nity Church. 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. www.pensacolabeach- cludes a Polar Bear Plunge Contest will be judged. Top itor’s Center greet motorists are an SOB, you already Fireplace will be roaring to The boats are vying for cial sled pulled by magical it’s all for charity. Everyone p.m. A beautiful collection chamber.com t-shirt, a raffle prize draw- three costumes will earn as they arrive on the island. know about this. warm your nose. Bring your prizes - like most merry and dolphins. The sled leaves a is welcome to join the tour- of music presented by lo- Thursday, December 19: ing ticket, and free black prizes. Awards and 50/50 Look for the sparkle to be- Monday, December 2: camera, because Jolly Old best lighting. Judges’ names trail of white frothy waves ney. Don’t worry if you are cal choir members. Open Christmas Cookie Decorat- eyed peas for good luck. Po- drawing follow the Plunge. gin at dusk. The Krewe of Wrecks Who St. Nick will make a special are a secret. as Surfing Santa splashes a rookie or if your game is to everyone. Visitors are ing at Tiki Island Golf and lar Bear Pub Club for kids Stick around for music, and Saturday, November 30: Dat meeting, 6 p.m. at Rip- appearance. Walk with Santa: Get a onto the white sandy beach rusty. Must be 21-years-old. welcome. Avenida 18 and Games, 1-3 p.m. One of under 12. A Club card and a drink specials. Jingle Bell Run 8 a.m. at tides in the Holiday Inn. The Sabine Sandbar: This is des- light stick at Shaggy’s or at Key Sailing and ascends [email protected] Via de Luna. 850-932-6628. Mrs. Claus’ favorite events. the Gulfside Pavilion. 5K Saints are playing against tination Christmas for the Sabine Sandbar and help the back stairs at Surf Burg- Sunday, December 8: www.thebeachchurch.com Bring your entire family to and 10K distances. Wear a the Seattle Seahawks in grown-ups. The upstairs escort Santa to the Board- er. He has a special beach Surfing Santa Beach Parade. Sunday, December 15: create a fanciful sugar cook- it’s beginning to feel very merry... holiday themed costume. a Monday Night Football deck is weather protected walk at 7:15 p.m. Line up chair upstairs where even The parade rolls at 2 p.m. Breakfast with Santa at Our ie with a holiday theme. Tie jingle bells to your shoe- showdown. Wear your best and offers a perfect place in Shaggy’s parking lot. his smallest fans can visit from Avenida 10, west on Lady of the Assumption Munch your project or take laces. Raise funds to fight Saints fan costume. Prizes. to view the lighted vessels The walking procession with him. Bring your wish Via de Luna to the Gulfside Catholic Mission. 10:45 it home for later. Located at arthritis, the nation's leading The krewe is open to new below. Show up early for will go across Pensacola list and your camera. These Pavilion. Brightly decorated a.m. The Beach’s Catholic the Casino Beach between cause of disability. Run or members. Dues are $30 happy hour prices. Beach Boulevard in the new are priceless photos. Santa floats, specially costumed Church opens Hunt Hall to Sideline’s and Crabs. walk the scenic beach route and payable at the meeting. Lighted Boat Parade: 6:30 lighted crosswalk. Santa has a goodie bag for each participants skip along the visitors and parishioners for Tuesday, December 24: with your team members Krewe meets on December p.m.Christmas-minded will lead the way. His final child. Parents will be treated route handing out holiday this holiday event. Santa, Candlelight and Carols, and celebrate the season by 9 at PegLeg Pete’s, Decem- Captains will take over the destination is his Board- to free mimosas with each themed beads to spectators. breakfast, and plentiful joy. 6:30 p.m. Pensacola Beach giving. Post race party with ber 16 at Paradise Bar and helm of the Beach’s fish- walk Workshop created by breakfast purchase. There Precision military units, Avenida 18 & Via de Luna. Community Church. All are Santa begins at 9 a.m. Mu- Grill. ing fleet, private vessels and the elves at Bamboo Wil- is no charge to see Santa. glittering convertibles with Sunday, December 15: welcome to sing traditional sic, refreshments, awards. Friday, December 6: sailing boats to create a fan- lie’s. Kids of all ages can sit www.pensacolabeachcham- VIPs and a bright red fire- Ugly Christmas Sweater carols and hear the Christ- Linda Knauss at 850-471- Season Your Holidays with tastic illuminated regatta of on Santa’s lap and whisper ber.com truck carrying Santa to his Pub Crawl. Starts at 1:30 mas story. Parishioners will 1541 or lknauss@arthritis. Island Spirit Lighted Boat very merry boats. The pa- in his ear. Bamboo Willie’s Saturday, December 7: Gulf front seat at the Pavil- p.m. at Paddy O’Leary’s. sing Silent Night in a dark- org. Parade, www.pensacola- rade will line up and launch will host a post parade party Gulf Breeze Chamber’s ion on Casino Beach. Chil- It’s beginning to look a lot ened sanctuary by the light Sunday, December 1: beachchamber.com into Little Sabine Bay, mak- for both naughty and nice. Christmas parade. Not on dren can speak to him per- like Christmas, when you of hundreds of hand-held The Sisters of the Beach Pre-launch Dock Parties: ing a loop in the protected, Saturday, December 7: the Beach, but worth the sonally. Parents can snap a see Ugly Christmas Sweat- candles. Annual Christmas Brunch, Want to watch the merry calm water of Little Sabine. Kowabunga Breakfast with drive. 10 a.m. Shoreline photo. There is no charge. ers. And, here’s your chance Wednesday,December 25: 11 a.m. at Flounder’s. SOBs boat captains finish their Then, vessels will motor out Surfing Santa, Surf Burger, Drive in Gulf Breeze. Floats The Season Your Holidays to wear your uglies. And, Christmas Mass Our Lady gather creating an explosion decorating and prepare their through the channel to Santa 8 a.m. Each year the Surf and marching bands, plenty with Island Spirit events are here’s also a chance to share of the Assumption Catholic of Christmas spirit. Eating, vessels for the Pensacola Rosa Sound where the light- Burger gang opens the of holiday spirit. www.gulf- a gift from the Pensacola some holiday warmth with Mission. 9:45 a.m. drinking and singing their Beach Chamber’s Lighted ed boats against the inky doors at the Soundfront eat- breezechamber.com Beach Chamber. those less fortunate. Bring a Tuesday, December 31: bawdy song. Not for the Boat Parade? winter sky create a dazzling ery for a very special guest. Saturday, December 7: Tuesday, December 10: new or gently used sweater, Double the fun. Two Fire- faint-hearted, under-aged or Party for Kids: Shaggy’s, 5 holiday spectacle. The pa- You! Come early and get a Toys for Tots Charity Pok- Pensacola Beach Chamber jacket, coat or blanket to do- works displays. The Beach beach guys. The brunch is, p.m. S’mores, candy canes, rade route takes boats under seat and have some break- er Tournament, The Dock, of Commerce Holiday Par- nate to the Waterfront Mis- Chamber will light up the ty. Hemingway’s, 5:30 to sion. Donations will be col- night sky on the last day of 7:30 p.m. Open to Chamber lected at Paddy O’Leary’s the year with a Soundside Surfing Santa Beach Parade Route GULFSIDE This parade is part of the PAVILION Pensacola Beach Chamber’s members and Lighted Boat and at the last stop, Sand- fireworks display at 8 p.m. Sunday, December 8 • 2 pm Crabs Parade Winning Captains, shaker Lounge. Pace your- and a Gulfside spectacular    Season Your Holidays  with Island Spirit the annual event will serve self with visits to Paradise at midnight. Parties island-  • Dazzling Floats, Sparkling costumes as an awards ceremony for and Flounder’s; then Cast- wide. Discounted room Casino

 Beach • Family fun the best decorated small and ways and Capt’n Fun, before rates. Please party with care. Park- Avenida 10 Avenida • Visit with Santa after the parade ing Lot large boat entries. Chamber landing at Bamboo Willie’s Wednesday, January 1: Springhill Suites Sidelines at the Gulfside Pavilion. membership info is avail- for the Sexy Elf Contest at Polar Bear Plunge, 2 p.m. • Bring your camera!  able at www.pensacola- 4 p.m. There will be a $25 Paradise Bar and Grill. Har-          Via de Luna     beachchamber.com bar tab up for grabs at each dy souls test their resolve PAGE 12 Island Times November 26, 2013

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Make In the store you can buy a turkey. Cook it for 8 seconds. Eat jam with it and the oven warm and cook it 5 minutes on a little hot and it goes on a plate. grape juice and milk. Make for 15 seconds. Serve it on a Eat it with coconuts, and apples and pumpkins! some cherry pie, too! plate with lettuce, tomatoes, Set the table and eat fishies with it! coffee and crumbs. By Bella Ciolino (Get the purple kind of let- By Savannah Oliver You get a turkey from the store. tuce!) Go to get a turkey at Wal-Mart. You will cook it Cook it for 2 hours on a little for 3 minutes and the temperature is 7 degrees. hot. Serve it on a clean, glass By: Madison Smith Serve it with mashed potatoes.You can also plate and eat it with a fork and Go to the store and get your have salad, creamed corn and green beans. a salad. turkey. Put the temperature That would be all, I think! You use polite words with your on high and cook it for 10 family! seconds. Cook it with oil. Eat By Graham Pennington By Julia Hills it with a drink and make some Where do you get a turkey? Maybe from a farm. Go and get the turkey from mashed potatoes and gravy! I guess it takes 2 hours and the temperature is the farm. You will cook it for 5 300 degrees. minutes on “not so hot.” Have By: Brett Horton Serve it on milk and for dessert you might At the store you can get a a big plate. “wanna” eat ice cream. Eat turkey. Put it in the oven with Eat it with a it with your family and make tomatoes and lettuce. Cook it bone and a pretty decorations and hug on the temperature that your leg. Cook it your family! house is for 30 minutes. Eat with green it with a fork and spoon and… beans and By: Lauren Olson pie! have pie and Go to Wal-Mart to get a turkey. french fries. Cook it on HOT! for 15 minutes. By: Heath Asmar By Ania Uszok Put it on plates and eat it with You get the turkey at the gro- a fork, spoon and knife. Cook By cery store. You have to cook some beans, corn, chicken Graham Pennington it for 5 days on really hot. It HAPPY THANKSGIVING and soup. has muscle in it, Cook it on the cook top. Eat it with pizza, By: Emery Di Loreto apples and tacos. There’s If you want to get a turkey, you can get one at a farm. Put the gotta be cookies for dessert! temperature on 45 degrees for 10 minutes. Serve it with cooking sauce and mashed potatoes. By: Lily Walker By: Chloe Hargraves You will get your turkey from Get a turkey from the grocery store. Cook it on the temperature the store. The temperature 35 and ½ for 12 minutes. Put it in a pan and eat it with a fork. is 22 degrees and you cook it for 22 minutes. Make a table By: Brayden Dadisman outside and eat it with a fork Get the turkey at the store. Cook it in the oven for 43 minutes. and have blueberries with it. Put some sugar on it and eat it with beans By: Nick Jenkins and rice. Make sure Get a turkey at the you cut it with a knife shop. Cook it for 10 and put some salt minutes at medium. on it! Put it on a plate and eat it with some green By: Sidney Flemming beans, mashed pota- You could get a turkey toes and ham. at Publix. Put the tem- (You should have perature on 3 degrees pizza!) for 40 hours. Serve it with salad, spaghetti By Savannah Oliver By: Ava Billand and pasta. You can Go shoot a turkey and also have chicken keep it to eat. I think and coffee, too. You have to get “Tony’s”® to put on it! you put the temperature on hot. I don’t By: Taima Cerone know how long because I don’t Get the turkey at the store. Cook it on 100 degrees for 6 min- know how to tell time. Put it utes. Eat it with a spoon and salt and chips. on a big plate and eat it with By: Trey Hanson gravy, mashed potatoes and You have to get a turkey from the store. Make the temperature pie. Drink water. super duper hot for 1 hour. Serve it on a tray and eat it with a fork and knife. Make Fall leaf decorations. By Kaiden Vaughn Go to the store and get a By: Charlie Abston turkey to cook. Cook it for 30 You can get a turkey at the feast. You cook it on hot for, I think hours on a little hot. Put it on 5 minutes…at least. (I don’t know how to keep time.) a plate and eat it with nothin’. Eat it with a fork and make pumpkin pie to go with your turkey! Decorate with colored lights. PAGE 16 Island Times November 26, 2013

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Just in time for the holiday season, Tiki Jakes is going to donate 10 percent of its net profits to local children’s charities. “We live local, so we want to give local” said Elbert. “We have been blessed to live and do business www.ycpals.com in the best place on Earth, so we feel we owe it to our community to give some back.” 850-206-3156 [email protected] LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Joe Stukey Island Times’ carnival website, www.PensacolaBeachMardiGras.com is waiting for you to pass some time there. Log on and love it! PAGE 18 Island Times November 26, 2013 Never Hurts To Tri crowd’s nervous energy. Already down, I was constantly dodging By Charles Gheen I could hear labored breathing people to maintain my pace. That’s USAT Certifi ed Race Director around me. a lot of extra work and by Mile 10 Santa Rosa Island Triathlon Focusing on my goal time, I was behind my goal. I had a fi nal I would do the math repeatedly 5K to run, I was wearing down, my in my mind throughout the entire hamstring ached and I didn’t feel race to ensure I was on track. I very positive. would also be monitoring my body The last three miles I pushed to estimate my strength for the hard to get myself up the hills. I fi nal stages of the course. It’s re- was going to miss my goal, but I Savannah Rocks (N Rolls) ally like running 13 one-mile races could still run a PR (personal re- My eyes opened as I came and trying to tie them all together cord). We made the fi nal turn and slowly back to full consciousness. in a consistent and coherent man- I could hear the loud music and Blinking a few times, I remem- ner. At least that was my strategy see the Finish Line three blocks bered I was lying on a massive starting off. ahead. Spectators lined the bar- rug on the fl oor of the downtown After traversing an overpass ricades shouting encouragement to Escambia County Deputy Sheriff Amber Bernard, left, took home top honors in Hyatt Hotel in Savannah, Georgia. in the fi rst mile, we turned left their family members and friends. her age group in the November 16 In Hot Pursuit 5K on Pensacola Beach. Beach I brought my right wrist up in front into what looked to be poorer residents (L to R): Pam and Frank Templeton and Cassie Lane raced in the fundraising Crossing the fi nish line I stopped event. Pam earned fi rst place for her efforts and Cassie took home a third place medal. of my face and my watch read neighborhoods. The houses were my watch and grabbed a bottle “6:50 a.m.” I pushed myself up off modest, there were a few aban- of water. It took a few minutes to Kids To Pedal Safely At Beach Bike Rodeo the fl oor with a sense of urgency doned vehicles and there were get out of the chute as I fi nished and also some trepidation. several over-grown lots. Hap- the water and got a banana. Then The Pensacola Beach Opti- The Rodeo takes place on the Twenty-fi ve minutes earlier pily, the residents were out in the I circled back to watch for the mists want kids to know the rules multi-use basketball court east of I had come in from the dark, cold early-morning cold cheering us on eleven other runners in our group of the road for two-wheelers. The the School Friday, December 13. Saturday morning to get warm be- loudly. Their enthusiastic support who had come to Savannah for this Optimist-sponsored Bike Rodeo The Optimists are accepting fore the start of the Savannah Rock revived my attitude and boosted awesome and amazing experience. will give Pensacola Beach El- new members. Call President N Roll Marathon/Half-Marathon. my energy. ementary School kids a chance to Carleen Wheeler at 850-450-3465 There were perhaps a thousand I tried to keep my mind on learn and practice their new skills. for information. people inside the Hyatt and along my pace and not look ahead for with many who were sitting on the the mile markers. I didn’t want Aching knees, back, or hips? fl oor. I saw a woman lying on the to worry about how far I had to Trouble navigating stairs lobby rug taking a nap. Thinking go and that mindset worked fi ne with your hands full? that was a good idea, I stretched through six miles. By then the sun out on an open spot nearby and was fully up and beating down Don't Move! dozed off. When I woke up ten on us. I pulled off my race shirt Let Legacy Lifts carry it for you. minutes before the start of the race, getting down to my singlet, put the lobby was very nearly empty. my sunglasses on and popped two www.LegacyLiftsEC.com Walking outside I saw that the fresh pieces of gum in my mouth. 850-995-4369 or 1-800-566-1251 majority of the nearly 15,000 run- Swallowing a mouthful of water or ners were already in their corrals. sports drink at every aid station, I Rock music was blaring loudly trudged on. for blocks on Bay Street not far The second half of the course Beach runners Glenn Windham, from the Savannah River. As is rises gently uphill with many left, and Charles Gheen at the In Hot the case at most races these days, turns. Because the race is so Pursuit 5K Post Race Party, Novem- the running attire was amazingly crowded and the fi eld was slowing ber 16 at the Sandshaker. bright with neon greens, yellows, oranges and pinks dominating the Happy Hour www.SabineSandbar.com color schemes. My corral soon 715 Pensacola Beach Blvd Mon-Sat moved slowly forward towards at the Sabine Marina 9am-6pm the “Start” line as the excitement Open everyday Sun mounted. at 9 AM 9am-3pm I pulled out two of my four 850-934-3141 sticks of gum and put them in my mouth. My last long training run hadn’t gone well, my left ham- string was sore and my confi dence was waning. I had more than a Stunning Gulf Breeze Waterfront Home few doubts about the 13.1 miles Tuesday, Nov 26: Timmy’s Smart Ass Trivia, 7:30 pm 4/3.5 High end features and attention to detail. that lay ahead of me. Finally, Wednesday, Nov 27: Bar BINGO with Becky, 7:30 pm our corral got to the start and the $999,900 MLS #448434 Thursday, Nov 28: Karaoke with Becky, 8 pm throng lurched and surged forward to the pounding sounds of “Back Friday, Nov 29: Karaoke with Becky, 8 pm Call In Black.” Saturday, Nov 30: Dennis Gossman and Ricky Lee Phelps, 7 pm Dennis Remesch I’ve run in much larger races, Sunday, Dec 1: Lektric Mullet, 3 pm Lighted Boat but this was the most crowded Tuesday, Dec 3: Timmy’s Smart Ass Trivia, 7:30 pm Parade 850-384-7607 I’ve felt as we jogged away from Wednesday, Dec 4: Bar BINGO with Becky, 7:30 pm December 6 the historic and quaint downtown @ 6 pm www.denrem.com area. I was trying to stay to the Thursday, Dec 5: Karaoke with Becky, 8 pm [email protected] side and not trip over anyone who Friday, Dec 6 Karaoke with Becky, 8 pm Best View slowed down or suddenly stopped. Saturday, Dec 7: Freeway 98, 7 pm on the Beach I wanted to be mindful of my Sunday, Dec 8: The Blenders, 3 pm pace and not get caught up in the November 26, 2013 Island Times PAGE 19 Community Wins At Texas Hold Em Charity Tourneys Texas Hold ‘Em 4444 Fun to challenge your mind and make Waldo Defi ndorfi n, runner-up 10/31: John Woodham, winner players have the Midas Touch some new friends.” Paddy O’Leary’s Toots Humphrey, runner-up when it comes to community The results are as follows: 10/24: John Woodham, winner 11/14: Waldo Defi ndorfi n, winner support. They donated $1,000 to Sandshaker Lounge Tex Atkinson, runner-up Justin Scher, runner-up the Pensacola Beach Elementary 10/28: Mike King, winner School’s Music Department from Teresa Garrett, runner-up By 11/4: Chris McQueen, winner Terri the proceeds of their Celebration for Education Tourney. They Deb Friedman, runner-up McKamey 11/11: Mike King, winner doubled down with tourneys to Ron, runner-up They say that the first help defray costs of medical 11/18: Tex Atkinson, winner Thanksgiving had plenty of fresh care for two locals and now are Mike Wood, runner-up fi sh on the tables and that could ready to play in the Toys for Tots Pelican Lounge certainly be true here. Even with Tourney set for December 7 at 10/22: John Woodham, winner the rain and the dip in tempera- The Dock at 1 p.m. Trace Lewis, runner-up tures there have been plenty of They play weekly games on 10/25: Tex Atkinson, winner fi sh biting. Pensacola Beach which are open Johnny Mac, runner-up The Flounder fishing and to anyone 21 or older. 10/29: Ted Gorder, winner gigging have been producing “We invite everyone to Tommy Grice, runner-up 11/1: Tex Atkinson, winner plenty of good catches as shown play,” said Rick Uzdevenes, Trace Lewis, runner-up here by Jeff Walton and Nathan poker promoter. “It’s a great way 11/19: Todd Lentini, winner Wheeler on one of their excur- sions out. Very nice Flounder, gentlemen! Plenty of Mullet still being Pensacola Beach Elementary School Music Teacher Mary Holway, left, accepts a $1,000 donation from Rick Uzdevenes, pulled in by the nets, too! I heard Texas Hold ‘Em 4444 Fun poker promoter at the school’s Fall that Dylan had a very nice haul off Festival, October 25. the Pier just the other day. Getting plenty of reports about Speckled Trout. Many Trout migrate up north to the up- Something’s per bay areas and move into the river systems during December, January and February; and, then Always Shakin’ in mid-March start to make their way back to the lower parts of DAY UN the bays. S oke a Shaker Stage r With this cooler weather, a k weekly line up W/BECKY

the Redfi sh are really picking up 9 PM and will continue to do so for the Tues: Joshua Tyrone, 5-7PM rest of the year and into the new Karaoke w/Becky, 8PM year. All I know is this... this is Wed: John Hart Band some of the best fi shing you will 9PM - 1AM Thurs: Tyler Mac Band MONDAY see. The fishing for Reds will -Close Half Price BIG FLAT FISH! Nathan Wheeler, right, shows off his 9 PM - 1AM 10 AM just continue to get better as the Drinks/Shots for BARE. temperatures continue to drop and doormat size Flounder caught with his fi shing buddy Poker, 7PM. Trivia, 7:30 PM winter sets in. Jeff Walton. Shakin’ Weekends Gulf Breeze Bait and Tackle is starting their Sheepshead tour- Nov 29 & 30 nament and the cost to enter is One Stop Shop for the Watersports Enthusiasts The Core only ten dollars. Give Vic and 9 PM - 1 AM -Close his staff a call for all the details. $2 TUESDAY 10 AM This week’s column is short Dec 1 Dunnottar, 4-8 PM $2 Wine/Beer/Well. Karaoke with Becky 8 PM since I have a million and one Karaoke w/Becky things to do for the holidays, as 9 PM - MIDNITE I am sure you do, too. Happy SALES & RENTALS Thanksgiving everyone! Get out Dec 6 Lighted Boat Parade, 6 PM of the house this weekend - grab Catamarans Top Deck Viewing Party a kid and go fi shing! Parasailing Buzzcut, 9 PM - 1 AM WEDNESDAY Ladies Nite. 5 PM-Close Waverunners $2 Wine/Beer/Well. Dec 7 Buzzcut John Hart Band, 9 Kayaks 9 PM - 1 AM Paws & Claws Boat Rentals Get your Dec 8 Crosstown, 4-8 PM Shaker Shirt Pet Food Drive Pensacola Beach SURFING SANTA  at the Boardwalk POST PARADE PARTY THURS: 7PM-Close Dry Dog or Cat Food  GET VERY MERRY! 1/2Price Drinks w/Shaker Shirt. 850-932-5520 Karaoke w/Becky Tyler Mac Band 9 PM www.KeySailing.com 9 PM - MIDNITE Get a VIDEO Drop off at across from Boardwalk of your Key Sailing Fun! Paradise Bar & Grill ~ OPEN 9 to 6 Sandshaker.com 731 Pensacola Bch Blvd ORDER NOW for Christmas weather permitting 850-932-2211 PAGE 20 Island Times November 26, 2013