D-1 signees LEUKEMIA SUFFERER LOSES MOM 4 GBHS seniors are bound for Gulf Breeze boy now faces cancer battle without the care COMMUNITY, 3A big time, 4C of his mother, who recently passed away, PetPet FestFest 20102010 Saturday Nov. 20 9:30 a.m. ~ 3:30 p.m., Story, 2A 75¢ YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER November 18, 2010 City approves City eyeing options on texters no-motor U.S. Army Sgt. Council Johnny Scarborough of Pensacola asks for zone addresses a crowd Veterans Day about about 100 In an attempt to protect crackdown people during last the Deadman’s Island week’s Veterans Day at Pensacola Beach Restoration reef area and add ceremony at the on texting additional protection for Gulfside Pavilion on wildlife and snorkelers with- Pensacola Beach. drivers in the reef area, the Gulf Scarborough joined Breeze City Council on the armed forces not Monday approved a no- long after Sept. 11, BY VICI PAPAJOHN motor zone along the north- 2001 and was Gulf Breeze News western edge of the island. deployed to the [email protected] The action follows a Middle East. His Councilman Joe recent incident in which future wife, Melissa, Henderson has had it with bow-fishermen in an airboat now an employee of motorists who text as they used the man-made reef to Midway Fire District, drive through the city of Gulf herd, trap and kill numerous was in the South Breeze. He recently asked rays in the reef area. Tower of the World City Manager Edwin “Buz” “They killed them for Trade Center in New Eddy to look into an ordi- sport and left them,” City York when terrorists nance passed by the city of Manager Buz Eddy said. struck the United Daphne, Ala., which prohibits “The rays could not escape States. She escaped texting while and were easier prey for the unharmed. Related driving. bow-fishermen.” story, 1D Photos by Joe Culpepper/ Councilman See ZONE , Page 2A Gulf Breeze news Henderson came to us and asked us to look into it,” Eddy GBHS Residents share opinions on GB Rec Center said. “We con- Henderson sulted with City ty meetings was held Tuesday, park’s outstanding disc golf the Federal Emergency Attorney Matt Dannheisser BY JOE CULPEPPER actors Gulf Breeze News Nov. 9, drawing about 50 inter- course be preserved. Another Management Agency in lieu of about the council considering [email protected] ested people to the center at stressed the need for areas to replacing the pier. a similar action, and we were Shoreline Park. Suggestions ran accommodate wedding recep- “It’s definitely going to be a advised that the city is proba- triumph Having gotten considerable the gamut – from facilities to tions, reunions and dances. task” whittling down the numer- bly preempted by the State of public input into residents’ accommodate special-needs The City of Gulf Breeze has ous suggestions gleaned from Florida from taking action at state desires for a renovated and children to a community pool, $4.2 million to spend on a new two meetings, stacks of e-mails locally.” expanded Gulf Breeze tennis pro shop, elevated walk- recreation center after mitigat- and phone calls, said Kelly Dannheisser advised coun- Gulf Breeze High School Recreation Center, architects ing track, more basketball ing the old fishing pier Wieczorek, Director of cil that his research indicated Theatre Troupe 4105 cap- hope to deliver recommenda- courts, a dance floor, kitchen destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in Sustainable Design for Bay that the state’s careless driv- Design Associates Architects of tured Best Production honors tions to the City Council within and a quiet room for meditation 2004. The money comes from ing laws already covered the Pensacola. during the recent Florida the next 30 days. and yoga. more than $13.5 million possibility of issuing tickets See CENTER Theatre Conference One Act The second of two communi- One patron asked that the approved for special projects by , Page 2A to drivers whose texting competition in Lakeland. caused incidents or accidents. He further recommended that GBHS will now represent the council contact state Rep. the state of Florida at the Navarre wins Beach Bowl III GBHS volleyball wins Region title Clay Ford to push for state Southeastern Theatre laws. Conference in Atlanta on “I think it would be very March 3-5, 2011 with its per- advisable for council to make formance of ‘13,’ a musical contact with Rep. Ford and comedy about the journey of ask for the state’s support,” a group of 13-year-olds and Dannheisser said. “If the state the difficulties they face. is unwilling to adopt such a The three-day state com- law, the statutes may be petition featured schools expanded to expressly author- from around the state, ize municipalities to adopt including several arts magnet local ordinances addressing schools – many boasting the- the subject.” aters of their own – that per- Recognizing that 30 states formed a one-act play. already have adopted laws See DRAMA, Page 4A See TEXTING, Page 3A Editorial cartoon Related story Joe Culpepper/Gulf Breeze News Jason Thompson/Gulf Breeze News ■ Timmons honored with Navarre High senior Ian Lockwood hoists the Publix Beach Gulf Breeze High’s Lady Dolphins celebrate after trouncing ■ GBN graphic artist Distinguished Service Bowl Cup presented by Gulf Breeze News after his Raiders Jacksonville’s Bishop Kenny for the Region 1 Class 3A David Schulz contrasts Award by FTC, 4A outlasted Gulf Breeze 34-24 in the Beach Bowl. 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Pet- Thursday, Nov. 18 Breeze Parkway, Gulf On Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9:30 a.m. to Pourri (pet spa pampering) and Rover’s Breeze Gulf Breeze Chamber 3:30 p.m., the Gulf Breeze Area Chamber of Relay Run/Walk. Business Development Monday, Commerce will host Pet Fest 2010: “Paws Dress in your best for a pet photo and con- Committee 8 a.m., Chamber Nov. 22 & Applause for Your Pets” at Gulf Breeze tests that will include: Best Dressed, Best Conference Room, 409 Gulf Elementary School. Kisser, Owner Look/Pet Look-a- Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze SRC Utility Board 5 Sponsored by Mediacom and Like, Naughty Pet, Dancing with the SRC Library Advisory p.m., County Gulf Breeze Animal Hospital, this Dogs and American Pet Idol (best Board 4 p.m., County Administrative Center, year’s Pet Fest Committee is dedi- singing pet). Administrative Center, Commissioner's Board Commissioner's Board Room, Room, 6495 Caroline cating the event to long-time event There will be live demonstra- Street, Milton Chairman Barbara Bonowicz of tions with the Gulf Breeze Police 6495 Caroline Street, Milton Mediacom. Bonowicz is a passion- Canine Unit, the Furricanes and SRC Local Planning Board Tuesday, ate animal lover, animal rights activist and Five Flags Dog Training Club Square 6 p.m., County Administrative Nov. 23 member of the chamber board of directors. Dancing. Be sure to stick around for the Center, Commissioner's Board Room, 6495 Caroline Street, Because of illness, she will not be Adoptable Pet Parade and the annual Best Gulf Breeze Board of Milton Adjustments 6:30 p.m., able to participate this year. Pet Fest Co- of Show Parade for all pets including prizes Council Chamber, City Hall, Chair Limarie Rodriquez de Stevenson for Best of Show, Longest/shortest Tail, Gulf Breeze Architectural Review Board 6:30 p.m., 1070 Shoreline Drive, Gulf wants everyone to know she will not be Longest Tongue and more. Council Chamber, City Hall, 1070 Breeze forgotten. Area veterinarians will be on-hand pro- Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze “Barbara has worked so hard over the viding educational information on flea con- Wednesday, Nov. 24 years to help this event grow and become trol, heart worm disease, micro-chipping, Friday, Nov. 19 Gulf Breeze Toastmasters successful. We want to honor her because exotic pets and pet care. Gulf Breeze Chamber Gala noon, Fellowship Hall, First she is so passionate about the loving care of Admission is $5 for the entire family. The Committee 8:30 a.m., Chamber Baptist Church of Gulf Breeze, 555 Fairpoint Drive, Gulf Breeze animals and is the heart and soul of this race/walk costs an additional $10. Proof of Lisa Newell/Gulf Breeze News Conference Room, 409 Gulf event,” Stevenson said. rabies vaccination for pets required. Gulf Breeze Chamber CEO Meg Residents and their pets are invited come To learn more, call 932-7888 or visit Peltier hopes to see lots of furry out and strut their stuff for tons of prizes.