Inweekly Aug. 1 2019 Issue

Independent News | August 1, 2019 | Volume 20 | Number 31 | Models: Moose & Molly Rockwell | Photographer: Natalie Allgyer

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RAMECA VINCENT LEARY Dr. Leary has been named Coordinator of Diversity Initiatives at Pensacola State College. Her duties encompass student and employee minority recruitment and producing/hosting responsibilities for the “PSC Today” and “PSC Aware” programs aired on WSRE-TV. An integral part of this position also entails assisting and leading various Cultural Diversity Committee initiatives and activities. Leary also is a business instructor at the college and was recognized as the 20182019 Outstanding New Faculty Member.

TORI WOODS The Junior League of Pen-

sacola (JULEP) inducted Woods to serve as the 2019-2020 president. She is the first African American and woman of color president in the Junior League of Pensacola’s history. Woods has been a member of the Junior League of Pensacola for four years and is a past recipient of both the Member Merit and annual Ray of Sunshine membership awards. Woods also serves as President of Escambia County Council of PTAs/PTSAs. She was recently honored by the Pensacola Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with the Servant Leader Award.

ZACHARY PANICI The Tate High School graduate and Boy Scout chose to spend part of his summer fundraising, gathering volunteers and planning workdays to spruce up Engine 1355 of the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway Co. that has been resting on Garden Street since 1957.

Since starting the project in May, Panici has held five workdays with volunteers, logging approximately 200 hours of labor. He expects to wrap up the project by the end of the summer.

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JIMMY PATRONIS The Florida Depart-

ment of Law Enforcement is investigating Florida Chief Financial Officer Patronis’ violation of state law when he sent to the media a redacted copy of a woman’s sexual harassment complaint against former Office of Financial Regulation Commissioner Ronald Rubin, along with a request for Rubin to resign. The complaint form was marked “confidential and exempt.” Some believe Florida law mandates it should have been kept confidential until investigated. Breaking it is a first-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail. The alleged victim didn’t give permission to release the complaint.

WRITE-IN CANDIDATES It’s long been a practice to have someone file as a write-in candidate to shut out voters from what would otherwise be an open primary process. In the 2018 Escambia County District 4 commission race, a write-in blocked Democrats and nonparty affiliated voters from participating in the August primary. She later withdrew from the race. The Florida Commission on Ethics has issued sanctions against write-in candidates in Nassau, Walton and Marion counties. Ethics Commission did not rule on whether the candidates initially set out to shut out voters; instead, the board focused on the candidates’ failure to complete the campaign financial forms correctly. Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg told floridapolitics.com, “Hopefully, these fines and stipulations will make future sham write-in candidates think twice before agreeing to take away the right to vote from Floridians.”

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CELEBRATING DECORATED VETERANS The recent treatment of Robert Mueller by Republican lawmakers, particularly by our Congressman Matt Gaetz, has bothered me. The relentless assault on the decorated war hero’s character and the subsequent gloating by Gaetz and others after his testimony were some of the worst displays of political grandstanding in recent memory.

Trial lawyers have a saying, “When the facts are on your side, pound the facts.

When the law is on your side, pound the law.

When neither is on your side, pound the table.” The table our congressman chose to pound was Mueller.

As a Marine Corps platoon leader during the Vietnam War, Mueller received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal with four service stars. He rose to the level of captain, and the Army Rangers inducted him into their Hall of Fame.

His service should have earned some modicum of respect from Rep. Gaetz and his gaggle. However, Gaetz wasn’t happy that the former FBI director might undermine the White House’s narrative that the document completely exonerated Trump.

To disagree with the findings of the Mueller is understandable in today’s partisan political worlds, but our decorated military veterans deserve more respect than Mueller was shown.

Gaetz’s grandstanding reminded me of Trump’s attacks on another military hero, Sen.

John McCain. Months after the former POW’s death, the president continued to berate McCain. Gaetz defended Trump, calling his rage “reasonable” because the late senator allegedly had to “stick it to the president” when he voted against repealing Obamacare.

I wish I could call Bud Day about Gaetz’s political attacks on war heroes. Colonel Day, who died in 2013, earned over 70 awards, decorations and medals and is widely considered to be the most decorated airman in history. He was also a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War and a cellmate of McCain.

Day campaigned vigorously for McCain in 2008.

Gaetz appeared to respect Day’s service when he helped open The Bud and Dorie Day Patriots’ Trail in Fort Walton Beach in 2015. Then-State Rep. Gaetz said, “I can’t think of a more worthy cause, a more worthy priority than honoring our great heroes … We know how to celebrate our heroes.”

Shouldn’t Mueller and McCain also be honored and celebrated?

In 2007, our newspaper covered a ceremony for Judge Patterson Maney, who was returning to the bench after serving in Afghanistan. Of Maney overcoming his war injuries, Day said, “There’s a much bigger issue than our personal problems, and that’s our contributions to freedom.”

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CITY ENTERS BUDGET SEASON There’s also a 23.43 percent general fund reserve (a few points above a mandated 20 percent reserve).

The new budget also includes about $104 million in Local Option Sales Tax revenue, which is earmarked for a variety of expenditures, such as new vehicles for the police and fire departments and just under $4 million of upgrades and refurbishments at city parks and community centers. About a million dollars worth of LOST funds will also go toward public works efforts, such as accessibility improvements, energy conservation and efficiency efforts, sidewalk improvements and the continuation of the Pavement Management Program.

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By Jeremy Morrison The Pensacola City Council began its wade into Mayor Grover Robinson’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2020 over the course of a pair of workshops in late July. The $245 million budget is comprised of a variety of revenue sources and funds the full spectrum of city services and efforts.

At one point during the workshops, Pensacola City Councilwoman Ann Hill inquired about a pie graph Chief Financial Officer Dick Barker had earlier presented.

She seemed encouraged that 6 percent of the city’s general fund was going toward environmental concerns and wanted a breakdown of the expenditures.

Councilwoman Sherri Myers followed up by asking Barker for a clarification before anyone got too happy.

“I wanted to ask Mr. Barker what the definition of ‘environment’ is, in terms of the budget?” Myers said. “That doesn’t necessarily mean ‘trees’ or ‘water quality.’

What does it mean in terms of the budget?”

“It’s ‘economic environment,’” Barker clarified. “Economic environment is what we’re speaking of, not like ‘environmental.’”

“I got the wrong environment,” Hill laughed. “I was getting all excited.”

During the two days of workshops, city council members were briefed on each of the city’s various departments and their associated budgets. They were given an overview of the city’s revenue, expenditures, debts and commitments.

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Now that council has become acquainted with the mayor’s proposed budget, members will have a month or so to mull it over. Public hearings—where the council will be asked to approve the budget and during which members may seek changes—will be held in September.

A BUDGET WITH A MISSION

Heading into the July budget workshops, Mayor Robinson sounded optimistic.

"There’s no perfect budget, but I think it’s a very good job."

Grover Robinson “There’s no perfect budget,” he said, “but I think it’s a very good job.”

The mayor said that his proposed budget reflected the direction he’d like to see the city go and incorporates feedback received via an employee survey.

“I believe it ties into the mission and allows us to begin to push different ideas,” Robinson said, specifically pointing to elements of the budget that detailed new staff positions and an increase in employee pay.

The proposed 2020 budget—at $245 million—has a nearly $58 million general fund. That’s about a 7.5 percent, or $4 million, increase from last year’s general fund. The increase is due to several factors, including estimated revenue jumps due to increases in property values, half-cent sales tax totals, and franchise and service fees.

In addition to the new positions Robinson is bringing on—everything from beefing up the city’s police force to adding mission-reflective positions such as the new Complete Streets coordinator—a particularly noteworthy element of the proposed budget is the increase in pay for city employees.

Mayor Robinson has pointed to employee pay as one of the top-priority items listed on a recent internal survey. He has said upping the pay is necessary to retaining and attracting talent.

The 2020 budget reflects this desire to up compensation for employees by increasing pay between 3 and 4 percent.

There is also an opportunity for employees to earn an additional 2 percent increase in pay via merit-based increases.

Insofar as new positions being added to the city’s roster, there are plans to add 11 executive branch positions. These positions include such as an assistant city administrator for community development and the Complete Streets planner—both of which have already been hired. Other positions to come include a deputy airport director, two police officers to be dedicated to the downtown area (paid for out of funds from the Community Redevelopment Area and the Downtown Improvement Board) as well as a fire battalion chief to oversee operations at the Pensacola International Airport.

Other aspects of the proposed 2020 budget include a 4.2895 millage rate, which has remained unchanged since 2012.

The process of creating a new budget is a lengthy one, stretching back months. City staff began work on the 2020 budget soon after Mayor Robinson came into office.

Prior to the July budget workshops, Robinson, as well as City Administrator Chris Holley, said they had met individually with council members to discuss the proposed budget. Neither expected any dramatic opposition to the budget.

“They all have different ideas about prioritizing projects,” Holley reported, “but nothing out of the ordinary.”

"They all have different ideas about prioritizing projects, but nothing out of the ordinary." Chris Holley During the workshops, however, Councilwoman Myers did lodge a complaint. She said she felt council had not been allowed an appropriate opportunity to offer input during the budget process.

“I think basically the council was bypassed,” Myers said, suggesting that in future budget cycles, council conduct budget preparation workshops—“so that we can be prepared”—and submit priorities in writing to the administration.

Council President Andy Terhaar said that perhaps such a preparation workshop could be conducted next year but said council would proceed with the 2020 proposal as it stands.

Robinson told Myers that he welcomed council input but maintained it was the executive branch that was ultimately responsible for drawing up a budget proposal.

“We present the budget. You have two days to work through it,” Robinson said, allowing that council now has the opportunity to address any issues it has with the proposal prior to the September public hearings. “This is the time that the council has the ability to do whatever they need to.” {in} inweekly.net

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familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com Upload one in each category AS PROOF OF BIRTH: (NEED 1) Child’s birth certificate Florida immunization record U.S. passport Valid child’s military ID Child’s certificate of baptism Life insurance for child within 2 years AS PROOF OF RESIDENCY: (NEED 1) Current utility bill Current pay stub Current property tax statement Military orders Rental lease with signatures Valid Florida ID with current residency

STEP 2 Once your application has been approved, you will be sent an email with your child’s VPK certificate.

STEP 3 Print the child’s certificate and take it the VPK provider of your choice.

Families may print certificates at Escambia County Title I office and the Early Learning Coalition offices in Pensacola, Milton and Gulf Breeze.

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In Escambia County Early Learning Coalition of Escambia County Contact Hope Wilson: (850) 607-8556 hwilson@elcescambia.org 3300 N. Pace Blvd., Pensacola Mon–Thurs 9 am–3 pm If you have questions about enrolling your child at an Escambia School District VPK site, call Title I at (850) 595-6915 ext. 221.

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said. "Companies begin their search for ideal locations on the internet, and unless you have a comprehensive presence, you risk never being considered. This database puts us in a position to be much more competitive."

"With the internet, economic development is all about showcasing your region online." John Hutchinson The sites are updated daily through realtor listings and include heat maps, charts and other data that allow users to compare data among different communities.

LEGION ACT The U.S. House passed the

bipartisan LEGION Act on Tuesday, July 23, extending the recognized wartime era back to Dec. 7, 1941. The LEGION Act—Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service Act—fills in the gaps of war eras and redefines The American Legion's membership eligibility dates, beginning with the bombing of Pearl Harbor and continuing until it is determined that the United States is no longer in a state of war.

The legislation opens the door for hundreds of thousands of veterans to access American Legion programs and benefits for which they previously had not been eligible.

"Today's passage of the LEGION Act is a victory for veterans who until now have not had their service to our nation fully recognized," American Legion National Commander Brett Reistad said. "These veterans and their family members can now enjoy all the benefits of their service, which they so richly deserve."

The gaps in the war era were mainly during the Cold War, a time when threats to U.S. national security was real, especially to the men and women serving in uniform. Overall, estimates show that about 1,600 U.S. service members were killed or wounded in hostile operations during periods that were not previously recognized as times of war by the federal government.

Reistad credited members of Congress and the American Legion Family with the successful legislation. Their efforts fulfill 88

Resolution No. 1, passed unanimously by the Legion's National Executive Committee last October in Indianapolis.

NEW SITE SHOWCASE With the support

of First Place Partners, FloridaWest Economic Development Alliance and Santa Rosa County Economic Development now have a valuable new resource for existing businesses looking to expand or new companies wishing to relocate in our community.

The information, available at floridawestsites.com and santarosasites.com, includes extensive demographic data about the region that helps market the area to existing and prospective businesses.

"Thanks to First Place Partners, we now have a great new resource to showcase our region to any company or firm in the world looking to relocate or expand," Scott Luth, FloridaWest CEO, said. "And this online database also includes valuable information on each site such as available labor force, consumer expenditures, competitors, suppliers, education and other demographics— all great information sought by developers."

First Place Partners, a private-sector organization of about 40 businesses in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, paid for the internet database, which is also tied into regional and statewide property databases.

"With the internet, economic development is all about showcasing your region online," First Place Partners director John Hutchinson

NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIRE The Escambia County School Board is reviewing the proposed job description and district policies regarding the district's appointed superintendent of schools.

The proposals passed out last month state "the Board may remove the Superintendent of Schools for any non-disciplinary reason with a supermajority vote…"

A supermajority vote would require four of the five school board members. In other words, the superintendent would only need to keep two board members happy to block termination of his employment. The Escambia County Commission can remove its administrator by a simple majority for any reason.

A superintendent could make sure that the schools in two key districts—let's say Districts 4 and 5—get the best teachers, equipment, career academies and programs—which should win the favor of the District 4 and 5 board members. He wouldn't have to worry about being fired.

A simple majority—three votes—could remove the superintendent only "for good and just causes." However, "good and just causes" aren't defined.

The school board has scheduled a special meeting to review the documents for 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the J.E. Hall Center, 30 E. Texar Drive. $17 MILLION FOR DOWNTOWN The

city of Pensacola plans to borrow $17 million to be used for unspecified—though heavily suggested—projects within its downtown core.

"I think that this is a wise decision," said Mayor Grover Robinson, just before Pensacola City Council approved the move at its meeting on July 18.

The mayor said that the funds would enable the city to tackle improvement projects geared toward walkability and connectivity. In short, the borrowing was

presented within the context of a pair of projects outlined recently by New York City-based urban design firm SCAPE. "I do think that this allows us to see some amenities, the Bruce Beach amenities and a number of things happening, walkability on Main Street, the challenges we're having," Robinson said in selling council on the borrow. "I think this is a good thing for us to be doing."

In the arrangement approved on a 5-2 vote by the council, the city will refinance $40 million in old debt associated with the Community Maritime Park—a move expected to save the city $5.5 million—and then borrow $17.7 million to be used for new projects.

The borrowed funds will be used for improvements within the Urban Core Redevelopment Area and paid back via tax increment financing, or TIF, within the CRA district. The interest associated with this new loan will be north of $13 million.

While council's approval does not denote what exactly the $17 million can be used for, the move comes after a season worth of discussions about improving walkability and opening up the downtown's waterfront. These discussions were driven by the work of SCAPE, who came to town to develop a plan that would result in downtown Pensacola feeling more walkable and also more connected, particularly to its sometimes-obscured waterfront.

SCAPE's work resulted in two separate projects. The first, dubbed the Hashtag project, involves plans rethinking a cluster of downtown streets to make the core more walkable and safer for pedestrians.

The second more involved and expensive project calls for developing a currently near-hidden downtown beach, known as Bruce Beach.

It is with these projects on the table that the council approved the borrowing of $17 million. Councilman P.C. Wu, as he has in the past, compared the projects to the construction of the Maritime Park, and said they would have similarly "transformative" results.

"I think we're on the precipice of a second transformative event, and that's what we're looking at financing now." P.C. Wu "I think we're on the precipice of a second transformative event, and that's what we're looking at financing now," the councilman said.

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SCAPE's work had received a fair amount of public input and that the apparent public support for the projects made him feel good about voting to borrow the money.

Councilwoman Ann Hill expressed counter concerns, saying that while the public sentiment did seem positive, she wondered where the voices of critique were. When would members of the public begin voicing concerns about these projects and the associated costs?

Council President Andy Terhaar and Councilwoman Jewel Cannada-Wynn, who chairs the CRA, both said that there would be workshops conducted before any decision on what projects will be funded with the $17 million.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 10th Annual Bras Across the Bridge.

Breast cancer survivors, their loved ones and the community are invited to join together as a show of awareness and support in the fight against breast cancer. All funds raised will benefit the Baptist Health Care Foundation's Mammogram Fund, which provides mammograms to women who are not financially able to afford one on their own. The fund also helps raise awareness and support for early detection.

The event will start at 8 a.m. Sat., Oct. 5, at the foot of the Bob Sikes Bridge in The Grand Marlin Pensacola Beach parking lot.

The after-party will continue at The Grand Marlin from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The celebration will include a silent auction, live music, activities and drink specials.

The 2018 event raised more than $35,000. Free screenings have been provided to 2,021 women. The bras will be donated to local organizations that help women and girls in need.

Event registration will open soon. More information and sponsorship opportunities are

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MENTAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS Public

schools will be required to teach students at least five hours of mental health instruction beginning in sixth grade, under a mandate approved by the state Board of Education last month.

The new requirement entails students taking courses aimed at helping them to identify the signs and symptoms of mental illness, find resources if they are battling with depression or other issues and teaching them how to help peers who are struggling with a mental health disorder.

"We are going to reinvent school-based mental health awareness in Florida, and we will be the number one state in the nation in terms of mental health outreach and school safety, all because of the governor's and First Lady's remarkable vision," Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said in a prepared statement released following the board's unanimous vote on the measure.

The five-hour minimum would be included in curriculums for grades 6-12, but it remains unclear if the classes will begin in the upcoming academic year. The policy finalized Wednesday does not include an implementation date.

Under the new rule, school districts will be able to choose the types of classes children will be required to take, according to Department of Education spokeswoman Cheryl Etters. The instruction includes courses about cyberbullying, suicide prevention and the impact of substance abuse.

KILLER NASHVILLE FINALIST Inweekly publisher Rick Outzen's debut novel, "City of Grudges," is a finalist for the 2019 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award in the Thriller category. Killer Nashville is one of the most popular conferences in

the country for writers and readers and is held each year in the Nashville, Tenn., area.

Established by writer and filmmaker Clay Stafford in 2006, the conference focuses on authors of mystery, thriller, suspense and crime fiction.

The Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Awards are given to authors and their outstanding books published in the previous year. All entries go through multiple rounds of judging that are performed by a collective of industry peers—writers, editors, agents, reviewers and others the literary world.

Each title is assigned a numerical score addressing multiple elements present within the submitted work. Scores are averaged together, and the best-performing works move on to the next round of judging. This process is repeated until the judges can determine finalists and definitive winners in each respective category.

Killer Nashville also has its Readers' Choice Award, which allows readers to vote for their favorites. To vote for "City of Grudges," visit killernashville.com and click on the "Killer Nashville Readers' Choice Award" under Awards pulldown menu in the navigation bar.

PENSACOLA YOUTH SOCCER Regis-

tration for the fall 2019 Pensacola Youth Soccer season is now open, and for the first time, you can sign up online. Pensacola Youth Soccer is a recreational soccer league for both boys and girls aged 4 to 15 years old. The league is supported by the City of Pensacola and the North Pensacola Optimist Club.

Games are played on Friday evenings and Saturdays, with an occasional weeknight game at Roger Scott Athletic Complex and Hitzman Park. Some older age groups will play once or twice at nearby fields in Gulf Breeze, Navarre or Cantonment.

The fall season comprises 10 games, to be

played from early September through midNovember, with practices and skill-building clinics held during the week. The fall season costs $80 per player, and new uniforms (if needed) cost $28 each. To register or for more information, visit pensacolayouthsoccer.com.

STARFISH WING-OFF Navarre's premier wing-off competition presented by Buffalo's Reef benefiting The Starfish Project returns 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug.24, Navarre Park, 8513 Navarre Parkway. Amateur and professional teams can compete for the coveted "King of Wing" prize for the tastiest hot wings.

The Starfish Project wing-off is a fundraiser to offer support services and technology of special needs children in Northwest Florida. Pre-purchase tickets online via Eventbrite for $10 or at the door for $15 with voting rights to your top three favorites. Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are available. Check out thestarfishprojectnwfl.org for details.

"The wing-off competition is the heart of our fundraisers. Our commitment to providing adaptive equipment, services and technology for children with special needs is made possible through the generosity of our community," said Brandi Hook, founding member of The Starfish Project.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS The Florida

PTAC at UWF offers a workshop entitled "How to Do Business with ECUA" from 9-10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Greater Pensacola Chamber, 890 S. Palafox St., Ste. 202. Find out how to do business with Emerald Coast Utilities Authority, register as a vendor and locate bid opportunities. To register, visit our website at sbdc. uwf.edu and click on "Training & Events."

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The Pet Issue

Models: Moose & Molly Rockwell Tattoo By: Sehoya Thu-Dao at Three Fates Tattoo Photographer: Natalie Allgyer

Our decision to make the first Pet Issue was a pretty selfish one. We just wanted an excuse to publish photos of our animals and write about fun stuff like kitten yoga.

But we had a feeling we weren't the only obsessed pet owners out there. We were right.

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Not only does The Pet Issue garner tons of "likes" and page views every year, but it also receives more reader submissions than pretty much anything we do besides Best of the Coast. And selecting the cover models has become our favorite July tradition around the office.

For this year's, we decided to feature

a dog/owner duo who are connected in the most permanent and adorable way—a tattoo. Seriously, the only thing cuter than Molly Rockwell's smiley arm art, by local artist Sehoya Thu-Dao of Three Fates Tattoo, is little Moose himself. He was an excellent model too—he didn't bark or require treats on set, which was a first for us.

Editorially, we've got some good stuff this time around, including an interview with a professional kitten rescuer, a profile on a certified therapy cat and lots more.

So back by popular demand, here's the eighth annual Inweekly Pet Issue. We hope you have as much fun reading it as we did making it. {in}

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Adorable Activism

For the longest time, kittens didn't get the spotlight they deserved. Shaw changed that with her Kitten Lady persona. She not only rescues kittens but also makes YouTube videos about how to care for kittens, spreads awareness on social media, posts kitten information on her website and soon will have a 300-plus-page resource for those who are kitten curious called "Tiny but Mighty: The Kitten Lady's Guide to Saving the Most Vulnerable Felines."

"I live and breathe kitten advocacy," Shaw said. "This is everything I care about.

I'm pleasantly surprised by how much desire there is from the public to learn about this. I always say I lure people in with cute photos and videos. They come for the cute photos, but they stay for the education and the cause."

Shaw's book, "Tiny but Mighty," releases Aug. 6. It's part narrative, part instructional.

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Hannah Shaw didn't find kittens; they found her.

The YouTube vlogger, Instagram celebrity and new author known as "Kitten Lady" said her devotion to kitten advocacy started with a kitten she found stranded in a tree 10 years ago.

"I had no idea when I got started that kittens—if they're an orphan and they go into a shelter—they're very likely to be euthanized," Shaw said. "When I realized there were not a lot of places that could take on a kitten like that, I decided to raise 212 1

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her. After that, I started finding kittens absolutely everywhere outside. I became really determined to be the person who could give them a shot at life."

Coco, Shaw's OG kitten, has shared her home with hundreds of rescued kitten roommates since.

Shaw has two spaces dedicated for them, a built-in nursery for neonatal kittens that is decked out with incubators and a transition pen with climbing structures for kittens to test out their developing feline skills.

"'Tiny but Mighty' is really for anybody who is interested in animal welfare or cats," Shaw said. "Even if you're not a foster parent, I have dozens of cute kitten photos and cute kitten rescue stories, which are really fun to read. It's a great resource whether you are actively rescuing or you're kitten curious or you just love cats."

Shaw also wrote a children's book, "Kitten Lady's Big Book of Little Kittens," which will release Oct. 8. It's designed for children 4 and older, but Shaw recommends it for everyone.

"I'm 32 and I love it," Shaw said with a laugh. "It is a really cute picture book that is all about what happens in the life of a foster kitten from rescue to adoption and teaches kids concepts about animal welfare and fostering in hopes that they will someday be interested in maybe being part of this movement. It's adorable."

About half of the cats in the U.S. live outside as community cats, Shaw said. Her mission is to spread awareness about the problem.

If kittens are found outside, people should first try to reunite them with their mother.

"The mom is the best one to take care of them," Shaw said. "And you should also be doing trap and return in that area so you're putting an end to the burdens of all these kittens who are born under dumpsters and in alleys and under porches. This is such a huge tragedy, but it's such a preinweekly.net

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ventable tragedy. It's preventable through sterilization of the cats who live outside in our communities."

When kittens don't have their mothers, others need to step in.

"Just because they are very, very young or fit in the palm of your hand doesn't mean they don't have everything inside of them to be an amazing and mighty and robust cat," Shaw said. "These kittens have all of the potential inside of them, and they just need our help to bring that out."

Orphan kittens have as much of a right to live as a cat of any other age.

"A baby—whose eyes are closed and ears are folded— they still have an instinct to seek warmth, to seek food," Shaw said.

"They want to suckle automatically the August 1, 2019

moment they're born. Their bodies want to live so badly."

Shaw now spends her life surrounded with teeny tiny kitties in need, and it never gets old.

"I don't think there will ever be a day that I don't go absolutely gaga for kittens." Shaw "Every kitten I see is the cutest kitten I've ever seen," Shaw said. "All of the photos in the book and on my social media, people go, 'How did you get them to do

that? How did you get them to be so cute?' I'm like, 'You don't have to get them to do anything.

They're just always cute.' You can be doing this impactful thing but also be surrounded by the most adorable fluff balls ever who are constantly making you laugh and making you say, 'Aww.' I don't think there will ever be a day that I don't go absolutely gaga for kittens."

For more on Shaw and her upcoming books, visit kittenlady. org. And if you don't already follow her on Instagram, fix that ASAP—@kittenxlady.

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Bringing 'A Hope' to Animals

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As a volunteer for the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter, Brandi Winkleman saw the best and the worst of her community.

Animal shelters can be criticized for having to do the unthinkable. That was no different in 2017, when the shelter made local headlines for having one of the highest euthanasia rates in the state.

Where many people saw a problem, Winkleman started looking for a solution.

"I saw the gaps in need while volunteering," she said.

"It wasn't just about rescuing animals. I believe the number one killer of animals is when owners aren't listened to. I wanted to help fill that void."

Winkleman said the responsibility shouldn't be solely burdened on the shelter. The community should work to make it better. In September 2017, she founded her nonprofit, A Hope, with the goal of

preventing shelter overpopulation through outreach and practical solutions.

Since the 501(c)(3) nonprofit began, it has helped 1,500 animals—and counting— get low-cost spay or neutering at Operation Spay Bay in Panama City. Every other week, Winkleman facilitates transports for 50 to 75 animals.

Thanks to a recent $26,500 grant from Sunday's Child, A Hope was able to subsidize fees for spaying/neutering surgeries along with rabies vaccine and microchip for a program they call "Fix and Chips."

And because prevention doesn't begin and end with spaying and neutering (although it is a big part of it), Winkleman and about 10 volunteers foster medically-needy kittens from the Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter. So far, they've saved 200.

A Hope also recently partnered with Panhandle Animal Welfare Society to provide low-cost rabies vaccines and microchips to hundreds of animals.

A Hope works primarily to help both cats and dogs—but Winkleman also fostered a mouse for someone at the Escambia County Animal Shelter once. Cats tend to be a big focus since they are the most vulnerable.

Inside the A Hope office in Milton, otherwise known as the "paw pad," is where

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pet food donations are kept to help families in need.

Money is often a big barrier for pet owners, Winkleman said, which is why she hopes to one day soon open a low-cost clinic in the Milton area. All she needs is the land and perhaps a few big donations.

"We need to stop thinking that all people are bad," she said. "When I volunteered (at the shelter), I would guess about 70 percent of owners surrendered animals because of cost. They couldn't afford spaying and neutering or they moved into a new rental that didn't allow pets."

When it comes to changing hearts and minds, Winkleman said educating the public about spaying and neutering can sometimes be hard. Not everyone sees an animal like an extension of family. But she isn't afraid of the work ahead, and she stays hopeful because of the good she's seen in Santa Rosa County.

"Our community is pretty great," she said. "We just have to help people with animals because the animals can't help themselves. I'm working on teaching the future animal advocates. Otherwise, we're just going to keep running in circles."

To learn more about A Hope or to make a donation visit ahope4src.com.

A Feel-Good Feline When you think of therapy animals, it probably elicits an image of a fluffy dog in a vest.

But we'd like to introduce you to Aslan the Therapy Cat. While cats may sometimes get a bad rap for being indifferent or high strung, Aslan breaks that stereotype.

For the past few years, the 7-yearold Maine Coon has been bringing joy to patients at facilities, including Summer Vista Assisted Living Community and Covenant Hospice.

"For some of these patients, their lives are very small," explained Aslan's owner and trainer Wayne Epley. "Some patients can't speak, but you see the joy in their faces. It's way better than words. Sometimes all they can do is cry."

Epley, a retired Air Force veteran, began training animals about 35 years ago, mostly border shepherds.

But he says a lot of the same rules can be applied to cats. In fact, Aslan is Epley's third therapy cat—and possibly the only one currently in the Gulf Coast area.

"He went through a year and a

half of training and is certified through Love on a Leash," Epley said. "He's technically certified to be a service dog since there wasn't a cat option."

Epley rescued Aslan and his brother, Thumus, when he saw they were being terrorized by a group of kids at a softball field. He didn't think twice about taking them home.

He started training them both, but Thumus failed his final exams.

As a therapy animal, Aslan has been trained to walk on a leash, respond to basic commands and not respond to sudden noises.

To keep his training up, Epley takes Aslan to sit in the lobby at Synovus Bank regularly so that he stays comfortable in public places.

There's definitely the occasional shocked stare when strangers see Aslan walking around on a leash. It's usually an icebreaker to learn more about therapy cats.

"People see the vest and his tags and so they're very interested," said Epley.

Even at 20 pounds, Aslan is gentle, especially with patients.

Epley keeps his claws clipped and bathes him twice a month to reduce cat dander.

Aslan seems to enjoy the work he does, said Epley. Working with hospice patients, often Aslan is visiting friends for the last time and offers some comfort to those who need it most.

"He's a gentle soul," Epley said.

"I don't try to understand how he knows, but he knows who needs some extra attention."

When it comes to training cats, Epley warns not to expect a miracle overnight. He said that anyone interested should do their homework first and suggests books by known dog trainer Barbara Woodhouse.

With some love and consistent training, perhaps your cat could spread joy like Aslan. It's work, but it's as rewarding for Epley as it is for everyone else.

"I'm very blessed to be able to do this for people," he said.

Follow Aslan on Facebook at facebook.com/aslan-the-therapycat-157690554688611. inweekly.net

Reader Pet Photos Ask and you shall receive.

This old adage might not apply to everything, but it certainly does for our annual Pet Issue.

Every year, we ask you guys to send us photos of your pets, and every year, you deliver.

For this, our eighth installment,

we got cute kittens, cute bulldogs and even one super cute rabbit.

Of course, we can't print every photo we get—we have limited space and image quality standards. So if you sent in a photo and don't see it, it's probably because something was a little off with the photo (too small, too

dark, too blurry...). If your pet didn't make the cut, please try again next year—with a different photo, of course.

Thank you for making The Pet Issue special, year after year. We promise to keep publishing submissions as long as you keep sending them, deal?

Abbey Road Michael & Jennifer Paquette

Ada Ryan Martin

Alma Carly & Jordan Richards

Annie Steve Lind & family

Apollo Candice Miller

Artus Annalise & Brendan

Aurora Alicia Thrush

Baron John David Ellis & Caitlyn Cooney

Beau Eric & Marcia Enquist

Bella Marie Siskind

Belle Dean & Debbie Kirkland

Big Al Jim & Penny Lonche

Bob Steve Lind & family

Boca "Bo" Matthew & Chelsie Lowry

Bones Michael & Tara Jones

Bonnie & Clyde Matthew & Adrian Gilliam

Charlie Ian & Paola Benson

Clouseau Charlotte Gordon

Catsper Pensacola Humane Society Foster/ Fostered by Melanie & Angie Andrade August 1, 2019

Charlie & Annie Eric & Marcia Enquist

Bunny Lebowski Shauncey & Chloe Fury

Coco Melissa Stoker & Wesley Moore

Caterina Pensacola Humane Society Foster/ Fostered by Melanie & Angie Andrade

Daisy Josh & Caitlin Newby 15

Dash Alex & Jessica Andrade

Ethel Bean Travis Swann & Chelsey Domschke

Eddie Mary Denaro

Ferguson Rachel Wilbourn

Eleanora Hilary McIndoo

Emily Robert & Maddy Hill

Emmy Lou Thomas Leemon

Ernie Sam & Dan Eckiss

Finnlay Lincoln Monica Perkins

Forest Matt & Brittany Knee

George W Shara & Toby Edwards

George Stan & Tonie Allsopp

Gianna & Luca Jim Aux

Hillary Pat Gleich

Hissy Girl chizuko

Honey Charlotte Epley

Irma Jeff & Andrea Gately

Isabel Tasha Bronson & Nick Fury

Jack James Thomas Leemon

Joseph Biden Marcus & Laura Williams

Kaia Jeannie Dewberry

Kendall Ashlee & David

Kona Lauren & Tyler Saltzman

Kooper Suzi & Rick

Larry Melanie & Alex Andrade

Layne Whitney & Adam Fike

Lily Jerry & Lynn Jackson

Lola Mary Denaro

Louie Zach Williams & Mary Guy

Lucille Ball Deven & Rob Thead

Luke Victoria Billingsley

Luna & Marlo Cat & Greg Mabry

Mama Cat chizuko

Marcus Aurelius Patrice Gooden, Harriet Clark & Daniel Clark

Marleigh Clara Cappas

Maximillion Janet Watson

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Meatball Justin & Shannon Lusko

Medusa Jessica Ward & Andrew Frisbie

Molly Moo Moo Ashley Holden

Moose Carly & Jordan Richards

Moose Molly & Ben Rockwell

Noodle Molly & Ben Rockwell

Orange Boi chizuko

Orion Jessica Ward & Andrew Frisbie

Ozzy Jim & Penny Loncher

Paco Amy & Andy Caputi

Peanut Butter Eric & Caroline Peterson

Percy Sledge Deven & Rob Thead

Porter, Cooper & Nigel Micheal & Lelanya Taber

Pumpkin Doodle Deven & Rob Thead

Rusty Andrew Wendel

Sailor Dana Hall

Samson Michael & Tara Jones

Sebi Jamie & Fran Welch

Shadow Mark & Wendy Bishop

Sheldon Charlotte Gordon

Simon Aloysius John David Ellis & Caitlyn Cooney

Sissy & Sugar Wayne & Sherry Franklin

Sophie (RIP) Shelby, Ryan & Poppy Nalepa

Sven, Abby & Palo Freda Bortone

Tallulah Clancy Bambrick

Thursday Shauncey & Chloe Fury

Toulouse Shelby, Ryan & Poppy Nalepa

Tucker & Leia Nicholas Tran & Shelly Vu

Watson Molly & Ben Rockwell

Wednesday Phil, Veronique & Oliver Zayas

Wednesday Shauncey & Chloe Fury

Willow Alyssa Simpson

Woodford Justin & Shannon Lusko

Yochi Joy Kristin

Zoey Jordan Hewes

Zola Robert & Maddy Hill

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Senior Superlatives

Don't Shop, Adopt

By Sydney Robinson

"A lot [of dogs] are grieving losing a family member. A lot have been thrown away or are a stray on the street," Armstrong shared.

"They bond with you so fast and so hard."

"I have never experienced anything like a rescue dog."

Francine Armstrong

Sydney, Josh and Paco / Courtesy Photo Sydney, Josh & Paco

Simon and Paco

When my dog Simon died, I was prepared. Well, as prepared as I could be.

Simon was 17 years old. He was an adorable deaf, partially paralyzed Rat Terrier who was missing a toe. He was white with black and brown spots. He was my best friend.

Losing him hurt, but that's what it means to love a pet—to open yourself up to a tiny creature (well, not always so tiny) who you feed, walk, carry, adore and disappoint. It means committing to loving them long after they have left the cute puppy stage and provide a true "forever home." It means lying on the floor with them or holding them in your arms and saying goodbye.

Truth be told, I had been steadily following the intakes and adoptions of local animal shelters and rescues for a few years.

I always knew that when Simon's time came, it wouldn't be long before I would need another dog in my life. So a couple of months later, when I had stopped tearing up at seemingly random times, I started an earnest search for my new companion.

When I got Simon, I was a child who picked out a puppy from a dirt-lined crate somewhere in Alabama. This time, I knew that this dog (and all other dogs I would ever care for) would come from a rescue or shelter. I would save a life, not buy one.

Operating with a busy work schedule and active social life, there was no time for an 818 1

adorable puppy. No, a full-grown dog with his own life and quirks was what I needed.

Enter Paco.

Paco was brought to Pensacola from Panama City as a result of Hurricane Michael.

He was in the shelter before the storm and was transported to give lost dogs separated from their owners space to reconnect.

All of five pounds, and approximately 6 years old, Paco roamed around his foster's yard, independent and curious. His little teeth were rotted (which is how the rescue estimated his age), but with his deadly breath, he longed to lick and kiss whoever gave him the chance. I was smitten. He was mine.

Adopting an older dog from a fosterbased rescue was the right move for me and I think for Paco, too. Once again, I have a friend, a best friend, who I will care for as long as I am allowed. And that's the happy ending here, that a dog that deserved to be happy was given a second chance. Or maybe a third. I'll never really know.

To the Rescue

I spoke with Francine Armstrong, owner of nonprofit rescue organization Flori Bama Small Breed Rescue, the same rescue that saved Paco, to discuss the benefits of adopting older dogs.

"I have never experienced anything like a rescue dog," said Armstrong. "They are so grateful when somebody shows them the love and attention they are craving."

Flori Bama is a foster-based rescue, which means that the organization can only take as many dogs in as they have fosters to care for them. Not having a facility keeps the cost of overhead down and allows all of the money raised through adoption fees and fundraisers to go directly to the dogs in need.

The foster-based system also means that a potential adopter can learn a great deal about the dog they are interested in, far more than one might learn about a dog in a kennel.

"If I have a little dog that is very cuddly and likes to sleep in bed with their foster and someone tells me they are kenneling them, I won't adopt to them. Those are the advantages, knowing their little quirks, especially with senior dogs [because] some of them are pretty dang quirky," said Armstrong.

Armstrong says that a foster-based rescue is especially important for small-breed dogs.

Flori Bama's cut-off is 25 pounds because they often suffer in a shelter environment.

In addition to smaller dogs, Armstrong says her rescue most often deals with older dogs.

Flori Bama considers dogs 8 and older as "senior" and has placed dogs as old as 18 years old.

"We have two [senior] poodles right now who were surrendered after their owner passed away," she told Inweekly.

That pair of poodles are Coco, a 14-year-old white female, and Jackson, a 16-year-old male.

"If you look up a poodle's life expectancy, it says 12 to 15 years," Armstrong said, which means this pair are super seniors and have definitely been well cared for.

Some of the other senior dogs currently in Flori Bama's care are Cinder, a 15-yearold Chihuahua, Melody D, a 10-year-old Japanese Spitz, and Minnie Pennie, a 12-year-old Miniature Pinscher.

Flori Bama tries to match the correct dog to the correct person, and that includes taking into consideration the age of the adopter.

"We try to encourage senior-to-senior adoptions. We will also do reduced rates if we have an old dog. We get a lot of people on fixed incomes, and if they are willing to adopt a senior dog, we do a reduced rate for that," Armstrong said.

If you want to see these senior pups or just learn more about Flori Bama in general, visit fbsbrescue.com.

Whether you're in the market for a new pet or just looking to donate or volunteer, here's a roundup of local and regional shelters, rescue groups and nonprofits.

A Hope 5755 Washington St., Milton ahope4src.com Alaqua Animal Refuge 914 Whitfield Road, Freeport, Fla. alaquaanimalrefuge.org Animal Allies Florida aaflorida.org Escambia County Animal Shelter 200 W. Fairfield Drive myescambia.com/community/ adoptable-animals Feline Friends of Destin felinefriendsofdestin.org Flori Bama Small Breed Rescue fbsbrescue.com Friends of the Escambia County Animal Shelter ecasfriends.com Hotel for Dogs & Cats 4110 Creighton Road h4dc.org Junior Humane Society juniorhumanesociety.com Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue nwflgdr.com PAWS (Panhandle Animal Welfare Society) 752 Lovejoy Road (Fort Walton Beach) paws-shelter.com Pensacola Humane Society 5 N. Q St. pensacolahumane.org Phoenix Rising Rescue (Pit Bull Rescue) 40 W. Nine Mile Road phoenixrisingrescue.com Redfox's Animal Rescue redfoxsrescue.rescueme.org Santa Rosa County Animal Shelter 4451 Pine Forest Road (Milton) santarosa.fl.gov/animals Save Underdogs (Perdido Key) saveunderdogs.com SOCKS (Save Our Cats & Kittens) 498 Carmel Drive (Fort Walton Beach) saveourcatsandkittens.com SouthBARK southbarkanimalrescue.org The Southern Dog thesoutherndog.com inweekly.net

How I Became A Dog Nanny

By Sammi Sontag

It's me, Sammi Sontag, former INtern turned summer '18 staff writer. Since the last Pet Issue, I've made a few life changes.

I now live in Brooklyn, N.Y., and I have the most fitting side job—I'm a dog nanny.

I honestly didn't know dog nannying was a lucrative side job until I signed up for Rover.

For those of you who are unfamiliar, Rover is a dogwalking app that's basically Tinder for dog people.

In a nutshell, the process to sign up for Rover is as follows—you download the app, pay for a background check, find your best pet-centric profile picture and some testimonials, and BOOM, you're a "professional" dog walker.

I was surprised how quickly Brooklynites responded to my profile. I was regularly walking dogs and doing drop-in visits until a family, that I'll call Mr. and Mrs. X, courted me.

They are in their late 30s and needed a dog nanny for an entire week as they traveled the East Coast. I had never heard of a dog nanny before, but they were willing to pay generously, so I said yes.

Two days prior to their departure, I met Mr. and Mrs. X and their pups, Rudy and Mazie, in an open park on a Tuesday afternoon.

When I saw the family of four bounding toward me, I knew this would be a good week. Rudy and Mazie are three-and-ahalf-year-old Scottish terriers. They are draped in wavy, dark chocolate colored fur and have triangularly pointed ears and bangs that made seeing the world very difficult (particularly for Mazie—she is constantly shaking her hair out of her eyes before walking any length).

The dogs waddled up to the bench and wagged their tails; their parents sat next to me. As we chatted about the dogs' routine, I observed the Scotties.

Rudy was relaxed; Mazie high strung.

Rudy was chunky; Mazie was slim. Needless to say, they made a good brother-sister duo.

That same day, the X's took me to their "digs," which is a term Mrs. X used interchangeably with the word "home." Of course, they have a beautiful brownstone, with three floors, two bedrooms, two full bathrooms and breathtaking ornate rugs throughout. I was overwhelmed and underprepared for the fancy slice of Brooklyn living.

"So this is what dog nannying is like in New York?" I thought. "Wow." When Mrs. X asked me if was comfortable staying at the house, I nodded and smiled. The excitement and nerves blended together, but I was ready.

Rudy and Mazie hated the idea of a

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Just add goats.

That's the mantra of Grateful Hearts Yoga—a studio that started offering a monthly goat yoga class at Emerald Coast August 1, 2019

Zoo in Crestview in the fall of 2018.

Studio owner Gracie Simmons explained goat yoga isn't your typical yoga practice.

"The goats are interacting with us," Simmons said. "They will sometimes run through our practice and just make everybody laugh. Sometimes they'll head butt each other and cause a few giggles.

Sometimes they'll jump up on people when we're in poses they think they want to join in on. Other times, I'll place the goats on top of people and let them experience feeling a goat on their back."

The class incorporates Nigerian Dwarf goats, so none weigh more than about 30 pounds, Simmons explained. Because of their small size, this type of goat is a more likely pet than others.

Goat yoga is more light and fun than a focused studio class. It's a stress-reducing time because the goats are naturally therapeutic animals.

nanny. Like any three-year-olds whose parents left them behind for vacation, the Scotties threw a fit. They barked at me, hid under the couch and refused to walk. We had two brutal, sleepless nights, and I worried our week ahead would be hellacious.

But thankfully, it wasn't.

By Wednesday, the Scotties warmed up to me. They even liked me enough to sleep with me. They cried when I left the house and licked my toes as I prepared their gourmet dinner. Seriously, their mom left them boiled chicken, broccoli and carrots for the week. My meals aren't even that balanced most days.

We had become our own pack, and I loved it. I felt their affection each time I scratched behind their ears. And in the morning, as my alarm went off, Rudy and Mazie made sure I was really awake by giving me tons of kisses.

The week flew, and before I knew it, Mr. & Mrs. X were back. They toppled their luggage into the basement and cooed as their babies ran up to them and smothered them in kisses.

Before I left, Mrs. X asked if I'd nanny again soon.

"Dog nanny," I thought. "This is not what I was expecting, but hey, it has a fun ring to it."

So I said yes and patted the dogs on the head before rushing to catch my train. And that's how I officially became a dog nanny in New York City.

Namaste At A Zoo

"They're calm when they want to be; they're sweet and funny and cuddly," Simmons said. "Adding them into a yoga practice increases that ability to forget what's going on in your daily life and settle into this practice that's calming and stress-reducing."

The goats love it, too.

"It's their favorite part of the month," Simmons said. "They get to come into a new space and play, and they're running around and eating the bamboo and having a good ole time."

The hour-long goat yoga class incorporates a gentle yoga flow that's doable for beginners.

The class is held in a former snake enclosure—but don't let that scare you. It's a really beautiful and serene space, Simmons said.

"It's a beautiful bamboo forest that was not being used," Simmons said. "It has this beautiful canopy over the top and this bamboo that surrounds it. You're sitting in the middle of nature— and then add the goats."

Simmons grew up on a farm near Baker, so she loves animals and being in nature.

When the zookeepers mentioned bringing yoga to the zoo, she was ecstatic.

"We have considered trying a few more (animals) at the zoo," Simmons said. "I know around the world, they've done it with lemurs.

They've had llamas. There's kitten and puppy yoga for adoption events. We actually did horse yoga. We don't do anything on the horses. The horses are just grazing around the barn or the field. It helps with any meditation practice when you can watch the animals. It helps you to focus your attention on something other than just your breath."

What Simmons loves most about incorporating animals is how it brings many beginners to the mat.

"Some people who will be so terrified to ever step into a studio for some reason— because of the stigmas they have about yoga—they hear, 'goat yoga,' and they're like, 'Oh, I would try that,'" Simmons said.

"It's a cool way for me to introduce the practice of yoga to beginners."

Goat yoga is one of those things everyone needs to try once in their life, Simmons said.

"It may not be everyone's cup of tea because goats poop sometimes like any other animal, but once you try it, you can at least say you did it."

Grateful Hearts' next goat yoga event is Saturday, Aug. 24. To learn how to sign up, visit facebook.com/gratefulheartsyoga.

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My Furry Fitness Pal

By Savannah Evanoff

Nearly nothing gets a dog more excited than the following four letters—W-A-L-K. Kenzie and Josh Presnell, certified personal trainers and the owners of Fixed on Fitness, know this well. They have a miniature poodle named Maggie (the more active of their two dogs) and a pug named Lily (who just does her best to keep up), the Presnells said in an email interview.

Their furry family members contribute to their already active lifestyles.

"They love to walk, so they will beg to take a stroll," the Presnells said. "Even if we don't want to go, they will usually persist until we take them."

The primary activities they do with their dogs are walk, run and play fetch.

They also take Maggie on the trails to hike alongside them.

Pets—especially dogs—are fantastic workout partners, the Presnells said. They love to be outside, and they love to exercise.

Maggie & Lilly / Courtesy Photo

"A dog will encourage you to simply move," they said. "Some are more active than others, but having a pet and paying attention to their needs will help you get active, too."

When it comes to getting active with your pets, they recommend researching the activity level of your pet specifically.

"Know their needs so that you make sure you exercise them appropriately," they said.

"Our poodle is very different from our pug."

Their next best tip is simply to start.

"An easy walk around the neighborhood after dinner or before you head to work is a great start," the Presnells said. "Then, experiment with the trails at UWF or Blackwater.

Always have water available on longer walks just in case. You and your pet will benefit from time outside and some easy movement."

To learn more about the Presnells and Fixed on Fitness, visit kenzieandjosh.com.

Park It

A guide to dog parks, beaches and pet-friendly walking trails CITY OF PENSACOLA

Within the city of Pensacola, dogs are welcome to explore all city parks while on a leash. Dogs are allowed off-leash within the designated dog parks at Bayview Park and Roger Scott Athletic Complex. Both parks are open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Bayview Park Dog Park & Dog Beach 2001 E. Lloyd St. (on the south/20th Avenue side of the park) Roger Scott Athletic Complex 2130 Summit Blvd. (between the pool and the tennis center) More information at playpensacola.com

CITY OF GULF BREEZE

The city of Gulf Breeze also offers and operates a designated dog park for off-leash play, and it's a swim-friendly park.

Shoreline Bark Park 800 Shoreline Drive (across from Gulf Breeze Community Center) Shoreline South Dog Beach Located just east of the boat launch at Shoreline Park South

ESCAMBIA COUNTY

The county maintains the following designated dog parks, open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Ashton Brosnaham Athletic Park 10370 Ashton Brosnaham Drive 020 2

Beulah Regional Park 7820 Mobile Highway

More information at visitpensacolabeach. com/things-to-do-dog-beach

Bill Dickson Park 3151 Fenceline Road

HIKING WITH YOUR PUP

Lexington Terrace Community Center 700 S. Old Corry Field Road Regency Park 8245 Fathom Road River Road Park 1 14484 River Road, Perdido Key (dog beach behind Lost Key Golf Club) More information at myescambia.com/ourservices/parks-and-recreation/parks-andcommunity-centers

PENSACOLA BEACH

Pensacola Beach is home to two dog beach areas where owners are invited to come enjoy the beach alongside their pup. Though referred to as "dog parks," the one catch is dogs must remain on-leash while at the beach at all times. Signs are posted to clearly designate the boundaries of these dog-friendly areas.

Beach dog park hours are sunrise to sunset, except during turtle season (May 1-Oct. 31).

During that season, hours are 7 a.m. to sunset.

Pensacola Beach Dog Park East Located at the first parking lot past Portofino, Beach Walkover 28B Pensacola Beach Dog Park West Located at the first parking lot past the last condos on the Gulf, Beach Walkover 21E

If you're feeling like a leisurely nature walk with your pup, consider the following local trails.

Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve and Nature Trail Jones Swamp offers a greenway trail with several trailheads and parking available. The trail culminates on the east at Lexington Terrace Dog Park.

1131 or 198 Patton Drive; 700 S. Old Corry Field Road

Edward Ball Nature Trail Explore this leisurely half-mile boardwalk through Thompson's Bayou, hardwood swamp.

11000 University Parkway, UWF Main Campus, trail access behind Building 10 More information at uwf.edu/offices/recreation-and-wellness

More information at myescambia.com/ourservices/parks-andrecreation/parks-andcommunity-centers Bay Bluffs Preserve This 42-acre nature preserve along a scenic highway features trees, walking paths, boardwalks and bay beach access.

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Pet Plans A round-up of events that are pet-friendly or benefit pets—or better yet, both.

Kitten Shower

Cuddle with sweet kittens and support local organizations bombarded by countless kittens. Purina One Kitten dry food, clumping cat litter, Friskies wet food and kitty toys are in great need. You can also donate online at aaflorida.org/info/donate.

WHEN: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3 WHERE: 400 Paws, Inc., 1147 Creighton Road DETAILS: aaflorida.org

Pet Haven Cemetery Clean-Up

Pensacola Humane Society will be hosting a clean-up day at Pet Haven Cemetery, located at the shelter, where many pets and fallen K9 dogs have been laid to rest.

Sign up to help by emailing volunteer@ pensacolahumane.org or just show up with gardening tools, trash bags, gloves, etc.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4 WHERE: Pet Haven Cemetery, 7811 Stallworth Lane DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org

Bark in the Park

Hosted by Camp Bow Wow Pensacola and the Wahoos, this Bark in the Park event is going to be extra special. Not only can Wahoo fans bring their dogs to the game, but the first 2,000 fans will get to take home an exclusive dog leash courtesy of Camp Bow Wow. WHEN: 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4 WHERE: Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. DETAILS: facebook.com/bluewahoosbaseball

Yoga with Kittens

What's better than yoga? Yoga with kittens, of course. The $25 admission will support Friends of the Escambia County Animal Shelter. Free kitten cuddles with each ticket as well as the chance to win raffle prizes.

WHEN: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 WHERE: 400 Paws, Inc. 1147 Creighton Road DETAILS: facebook.com/400paws

Ride for the Paws

Enjoy the open road and support local animals. Pensacola Humane Society will be accepting donations along with introducing riders to adoptable dogs and cats. Get sustenance from the food truck stationed outside O'Riley's. All proceeds benefit Pensacola Humane Society.

WHEN: 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 WHERE: Ride participants meet at Tom Thumb on North Davis Highway DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org

Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day Candlelight Vigil Remember pets lost and loved at this anAugust 1, 2019

nual event. Candles will be provided.

All attendees are encouraged to bring a picture of their pet to place on the remembrance wall.

WHEN: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 WHERE: Pensacola Humane Society, 5 N. Q St. DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org

Doggie Bowl

Play a game or two of bowling to benefit cats and dogs in need. The annual Doggie Bowl helps support Pensacola Humane Society, but it's also a chance to win the coveted Doggie Bowl championship trophy.

Register as a team or individual. You can also purchase mulligans for $5 to give yourself second chance bowls.

WHEN: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 WHERE: Cordova Lanes, 2111 Airport Blvd.

DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org

Advanced Animal Disaster Response Training

Get certified to help shelter operations in the event of a disaster. To be eligible for the two-day course, you must be at least 18 years old, have an up-to-date FLSARC volunteer profile and provide proof of completing Small Animal Emergency Sheltering class and FEMA IS-100.

WHEN : 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, and Sunday, Sept. 15 WHERE: Escambia County Emergency Management, 6575 N. W St. DETAILS: myescambia.com

Fall in Love Mega Adoption Event

Find your new furbaby with over 20 different rescue organizations in attendance with adoptable pets including cats, kittens, dogs, puppies, reptiles and even mini pigs. A kids area, vendors and food are also available.

WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 WHERE: Pensacola Interstate Fair, 6655 Mobile Highway DETAILS: aaflorida.org

Barktoberfest

It's the annual event that's "so cute that it's scary," as the flyer reads. Join 10,000-plus animal lovers at Community Maritime Park for a day of pet-centric events such as a costume contest, wiener dog races, obedience and agility demonstrations, vendors and more.

WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 WHERE: Community Maritime Park, 351 W. Cedar St. DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org

A New Leash on Love 2019

A Hope's annual adoption event is one not to miss with vendors, food, kids' area and adoptable animals. Bring your fully-vaccinated pup to enjoy a day in the park with fur friends and learn how you can support the organization.

WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 WHERE: Bagdad Mill Site Park, 7036 Magnolia St. DETAILS: ahope4src.com

—REGULAR EVENTS— Waggy Wednesdays

Enjoy pet-themed games and prizes, and every $1 from Tito's Vodka sale benefits Pensacola Humane Society.

WHEN: 4-7 p.m., every Wednesday through Sept. 18 WHERE: Island Culture Tiki Bar, 17 Via De Luna Drive DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org

Adoption Events with Flori Bama Small Breed Rescue

Visit Pet Supermarket on Saturdays to meet with sweet, adoptable pups.

WHEN: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays

WHERE: Pet Supermarket, 6857 N. Ninth Ave. DETAILS: facebook.com/177pensacola

Alyssa's Adopt-A-Pet Saturdays

You're already stopping by Alyssa's to check out antiques and home goods. Plan to visit during one of these Saturday events and take home a new pet too. Each Saturday, a different organization will have pets available for adoption. On Oct. 5, there will be multiple rescues in attendance.

WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays WHERE: Alyssa's Antiques, 4586 Chumuckla Highway, Pace DETAILS: facebook.com/shopalyssas

Doggy Bathe-Ins

Get your pup washed and benefit Pensacola Humane Society. Just a few more dates left for the year. Charges are based on dog's weight, ranging from $8 to $11.

Bring your own towel, or you can rent one for a $1 donation.

WHEN: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. August 17, Sept. 21 and Oct. 19.

WHERE: Pensacola Humane Society, 5 N. Q St. DETAILS: pensacolahumane.org 21

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Arts & Entertainment Drumming Up Support art, film, music, stage, books and other signs of civilization...

By Jeremy Morrison For years, Mike Kimbrel has been an active voice in community conversations about homelessness. Apart from his tireless activism in this arena, he runs Satoshi Forest, a nonprofit that operates a private parcel of land dedicated as a "homeless sanctuary" that serves individuals without housing options.

Soon, Kimbrel will do something beyond the normal scope of his efforts to contribute toward solutions for the local homeless community. He will play the drums. Fast.

"I play a very distinct kind of drumming," Kimbrel said recently. "It's basically punk drumming—on the D-beat, the drop beat. It's not even four-four; it's 'one-two, one-two.'"

"I play a very distinct kind of drumming It's basically punk drumming—on the D-beat, the drop beat. It's not even four-four; it's 'one-two, one-two.'" Mike Kimbrel On Friday, Aug. 2, chizuko is hosting a benefit show to raise funds for Satoshi Forest. The bill boasts five different bands, two of which Kimbrel plays drums in.

"Jess [Laws] and Daisy [Doyle] are huge supporters of what I do," Kimbrel said, relaying how chizuko's owners offered to stage the event.

Past benefits for Satoshi Forest have netted the organization between $200 and $1,200. Kimbrel's hoping the upcoming event brings in at least a grand.

"That would help us float along for another month," he said.

A HOME FOR THE HOMELESS

Satoshi Forest was founded in 2013. It serves as a place where the homeless can find a spot to pitch a tent and catch their breath while attempting to secure housing.

For the first several years, Kimbrel was constantly wrangling with Escambia County over the encampment. Satoshi has persisted despite nearby residents fighting the effort and the county presenting both regulatory hurdles as well as legal challenges.

Now, though, the project seems to have hit its stride and is generally accepted as one potential avenue through which to deal with area homelessness.

"It's like we've come through the gauntlet," Kimbrel said.

Recent improvements at Satoshi— made in an effort to comply with county development standards—include a driveway, fencing and a vegetative buffer between adjoining properties. Going forward, what Kimbrel describes as Phase II, there are plans to construct so-called tiny houses on the grounds.

Whereas local government officials were once at odds with Satoshi Forest, both the city of Pensacola and Escambia County now look

to the outdoors-shelter project as a potential template to deploy in an effort to address the needs of the area's homeless community.

Kimbrel, in fact, back-and-forths on this topic with Mayor Grover Robinson and other officials.

"We have been talking," Kimbrel said, adding that he's in favor of a day-use center concept currently on the table.

But, always a healthy skeptic, the homeless advocate suspects that the joint city-county efforts to address homeless will eventually circle back around to ordinances aimed at curtailing panhandling activity. This punitive path—hardly a new idea in the halls of local government—is something that he's fought against for years.

"When the ordinances come, there will still be a fight." Kimbrel "I'm not happy about that, and I'm not gonna play nice. I hope [the mayor] understands," Kimbrel said.

"When the ordinances come, there will still be a fight."

BENEFIT BANDS

The five-band Satoshi Forest benefit bill is filled out by Basilantros, Slugger, RatDaughter, Paupers Grave and Dark Star Coven.

Kimbrel plays in the latter two.

Both of his bands serve as an extension of Kimbrel's work with the homeless community. They also serve as societal statements. Paupers Grave concentrates on an economic theme, touching on what Kimbrel sees as economic inequities and society's lack of prioritizing care for the poor. Dark Star Coven, meanwhile—described as a Satanic metal band—aims at religion and is intended to "be a counterbalance to the heavy religious right in this area."

Such stances have made things awkward at times for Kimbrel, who actively networks throughout the community to further his homelessness mission—"I have to work with religious groups, and I have to work with the rich"—but for the most part, he says folks seem to understand.

"It's a way for me to vent my frustration," Kimbrel said of his bands. {in}

SATOSHI FOREST BENEFIT

WHAT: A night of local music featuring Basilantros, Dark Star Coven, Paupers Grave, Slugger and RatDaughter WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 WHERE: chizuko, 506 W. Belmont St. COST: $5 DETAILS: facebook.com/chizukopensacola

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calendar ADRON CHAMBERS YOGA 6:30

p.m. Donation-based yoga with Adron Chambers every Tuesday and Thursday. Asher & Bee Apothecary and Tea House, 7 E. Gregory St. facebook.com/ asherandbee

BLUE WAHOOS VS. BIRMINGHAM BARONS 6:35 p.m. $5 and

up. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com COREY SMITH 7 p.m. $25. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com HAPPY BIRTHDAY JERRY: GRATEFUL DEAD STREAM 7:30

p.m. Free. chizuko, 506 W. Belmont St. facebook.com/chizukopensacola

FRIDAY 8.2

INDOOR GARAGE SALE 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Pensacola Garden Center, 1850 N 9th Ave. ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP 10 a.m.

Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St. mywfpl.com EVER'MAN COOKS: HERITAGE COOKING WITH BECCA FRITSCHLE 11 a.m. Ever'man Educa-

Vagrants / Photo by Stephan Vance

THURSDAY 8.1

WORK ON THE FLORIDA TRAIL 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Every Thursday. Three miles north of Deaton Bridge Road. meetup.com/ftawesterngate YOGA WITHIN REACH 9-10 a.m. Free. Community Health Northwest Florida, 2315 W. Jackson St., Room A. healthcarewithinreach.org LA LECHE LEAGUE 10 a.m. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org PILATES MAT 12:30 p.m. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org EPOCH OF THE GARDENS: A TART TAP TAKEOVER 4-10 p.m. Perfect Plain Brewing Co.,

50 E. Garden St. facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco AWM WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. Free. Aragon Wine Market, 27 S. 9th Ave. facebook.com/ aragonwine ATLAS BEVERAGE CLASS 5 and 7 p.m. $20 per person. Atlas Oyster House, 600 S. Barracks St. Reservations required, call 217-

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2347 or email maria@goodgrits.com

RADIOLIVE 6 p.m. $10. Lynn Drury, Abigail

Dowd, Gove Scrivenor. Museum of Commerce, 201 Zaragoza St. radiolive.org

HOTEL HELL: AUTHOR READING AT OPEN BOOKS 6 p.m. Open Books Bookstore and

Prison Book Project, 1040 N. Guillemard St. facebook.com/openbooksbookstore THAI CUISINE COOKING CLASS 6 p.m. $60.

Bodacious, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com END OF THE LINE THURSDAY DINNER 6-9 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. Sign up for the newsletter for menu. eotlcafe.com ZUMBA WITH SHANNON AND FRIENDS 6-7 p.m. $4. Homestead Community Center, 7830 Pine Forest Road.

MEDITATION AND ENERGY HEALING 6 p.m.

Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org

tional Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org BINGSU & CHILL: A POP-UP EVENT 3 p.m. Every Friday through Aug.

30. Asher & Bee and Apothecary and Tea House, 7 E. Gregory St. facebook.com/ asherandbee ISLAND FIGHTS 58 5 p.m. $24-$76. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com VAGRANTS 6 p.m. $12-$14. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com BLUE WAHOOS VS. BIRMINGHAM BARONS

6:35 p.m. $5 and up. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com OPEN MIC 7-11 p.m. Café Single Fin, 380 N. 9th Ave. facebook.com/cafesinglefin vinylmusichall.com MAMMA MIA 7:30 p.m. $33. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com SATOSHI FOREST BENEFIT 9 p.m. $5. Local music from The Basilantros, Dark Star

Coven, Pauper's Grave, Rat Daughter and Slugger. Chizuko, 506 W. Belmont St. facebook.com/chizukopensacola

SATURDAY 8.3

PARKRUN/WALK MEETUP 7:30 a.m. University of West Florida, Rec Plex North Field, 11000 University Parkway. parkrun.us/ recplexnorth SANTA ROSA FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh local produce, honey, baked goods and live music. Pace Presbyterian Church, Woodbine Road.

PALAFOX MARKET 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques. Items originate directly from participating vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com YOU SELL IT HERE FARMER'S MARKET 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. Every Saturday. 8600 Pensacola Blvd., facebook.com/yousellithere OCEAN HOUR CLEAN-UPS 9-10 a.m. Naval Live oaks, 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway.

There is also a water access cleanup with kayak/canoe (bring your own and notify us in advance). Meet at campground area. oceanhourfl.com ANNUAL COIN & CURRENCY SHOW 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way, Milton.

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH ESSENTIAL OILS 11 a.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org WALKING CEMETERY TOURS 5:30 p.m. $12 plus tax. St. John's Historic Cemetery, 301 N. G St. goretro.us BLUE WAHOOS VS. BIRMINGHAM BARONS

6:05 p.m. $5 and up. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com

SAENGER CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD 7 p.m. $6. Saenger

Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. pensacolasaenger.com MAMMA MIA 7:30 p.m. $33. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com INFERNO BURLESQUE 8 p.m. $15-$60. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com IMPROVABLE CAUSE 10:30 p.m. $11. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com

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ANNUAL COIN & CURRENCY SHOW 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. Santa Rosa County Auditorium, 4530 Spikes Way, Milton.

THEMED BRUNCH AT PERFECT PLAIN

10 a.m. Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco BRUNCH WITH LIVE MUSIC 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Café Single Fin, 380 N. 9th Ave. facebook. com/cafesinglefin TRANSMISSION GROUP WORLD SERVICE MEDITATION 10:30 a.m. Free. Ever'man

Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org VEGAN BRUNCH 11 a.m.-2 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. Sign up for the newsletter for menu. eotlcafe.com SUNDAY BRUNCH AT H20 11 a.m. $28.95 for adults. Free valet parking and 15 percent off with local ID. H20 Hilton, 12 Via de Luna Drive. facebook.com/hiltonpensacolabeach COLT WESTON 12-4 p.m. Dolce and Gelato, 2050 N. 12th Ave. facebook.com/dolcegelatopensacola ALFRED HITCHCOCK CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES: VERTIGO 2 p.m. $6. Saenger Theatre,

118 S. Palafox. pensacolasaenger.com

MAMMA MIA 3 p.m. $33. Pensacola Little

Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com

BLUE WAHOOS VS. BIRMINGHAM BARONS

5:05 p.m. $5 and up. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com

AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH ANBERLIN'S STEPHEN CHRISTIAN & CHRISTIAN MCALHANEY 7 p.m. $15. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S.

Palafox. vinylmusichall.com

MONDAY 8.5

RESUME HELP 11 a.m. Molino Branch Li-

brary, 6450-A Highway 95A. mywfpl.com

PILATES MAT 1:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man

Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK 5 p.m. Aug. 5-11. $33 per person. Great Southern Restaurants. greatsouthernrestaurants.com.

CRAZY CUPCAKES CLASS 5:30 p.m. $40.

Henny Penny's Patisserie, 4412 W. Jackson. facebook.com/hennypennyspatisserie BUTTERCREAM TECHNIQUES CLASS 5:30 p.m. $40. Henny Penny's Patisserie, 4412 W. Jackson. facebook.com/hennypennyspatisserie CAST IRON FILET MIGNON AND SHRIMP COOKING CLASS 6 p.m. $60. So Gourmet,

407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com SEVILLE QUARTER MILERS 6 p.m. Runners meet in front of Seville Quarter for a run around downtown Pensacola. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com BLUE WAHOOS VS. BIRMINGHAM BARONS

6:35 p.m. $5 and up. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com STUDIOAMPED COUNTRY CONCERT SERIES

7 p.m. Free. Tony-Ray Thompson. WSRE Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, 1000 College Blvd. wsre.org

TUESDAY 8.6

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nity Health Northwest Florida, 2315 W. Jackson St., Room A. healthcarewithinreach.org BLUE ANGELS PRACTICE 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum viewing area, 1878 S. Blue Angel Parkway. Use West Gate Entrance.

TRYON FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT 4 p.m. Tryon Branch Library, 1200 Langley Ave. mywfpl.com COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING 4-6 p.m.

Bodacious, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK 5 p.m. Aug. 5-11. $33 per person. Great Southern Restaurants. greatsouthernrestaurants.com.

WALKING CEMETERY TOURS 5:30 p.m. $12 plus tax. St. John's Historic Cemetery, 301 N. G St. goretro.us FUNKY YOGA 6 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org ALL ABOUT FISH COOKING CLASS 6 p.m. $60. So Gourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com ZUMBA WITH SHANNON AND FRIENDS 6-7 p.m. $4. Homestead Community Center, 7830 Pine Forest Road.

ADRON CHAMBERS YOGA 6:30 p.m. Donation-based yoga with Adron Chambers every Tuesday and Thursday. Asher & Bee Apothecary and Tea House, 7 E. Gregory St. facebook.com/asherandbee COUNTRY TWO-STEP DANCING 6:30 p.m. $12. Whiskey Runners Saloon. 610 East Nine Mile Road. dancecraftstudios.com STUDIOAMPED COUNTRY CONCERT SERIES

7 p.m. Free. The BeachBilly's. WSRE Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, 1000 College Blvd. wsre.org BANDS ON THE BEACH 7-9 p.m. Free. Christi Dees and Bad Juju. Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach. visitpensacolabeach.com COMEDY NIGHT 7 p.m. Swan Neck Meadery, 2115 W. Nine Mile Road. swanneckwinery.com

1501 West Garden Street

WEDNESDAY 8.7

PILATES FUSION 10:30 a.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org ONE-ON-ONE TECH HELP 3 p.m. Pensacola Library, 239 N. Spring St. mywfpl.com WAGGY WEDNESDAYS WITH PENSACOLA HUMANE SOCIETY 4-7 p.m. Pet themed games

and prizes. Through Sept. 18. Island Culture Tiki Bar, 17 Via De Luna Drive. $1 from every Tito's Vodka sale benefits Pensacola Humane Society. pensacolahumane.org VEGAN AND VINO SUNDAYS 4-7 p.m.

Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox SUMMER RESTAURANT WEEK 5 p.m. Aug. 5-11. $33 per person. Great Southern Restaurants. greatsouthernrestaurants.com.

AFRICAN DANCE FITNESS 5:30 p.m. Every Wednesday. Henny Penny's Patisserie, 4412 W. Jackson. facebook.com/ facebook.com/ hennypennyspatisserie YOGA FLOW 6-7 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org WEST COAST SWING DANCING 6:30 p.m. $12. Whiskey Runners Saloon, 610 E. Nine Mile Road. dancecraftstudios.com TRANSMISSION GROUP WORLD SERVICE MEDITATION 7:15 p.m. Free. Ever'man

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PMA GALLERY TOURS 2:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays. Free with museum admission. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

YOGA AND ART WITH NANCY LA NASA 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 5.

Free with museum admission, free to PMA members.

Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org

≥Current Exhibits THE ART OF MINXI

On view through August. Open Books Bookstore and Prison Book Project, 1040 N. Guillemard St.

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facebook.com/artofminxi VALERIE GEORGE: WELCOME TO MY PARTY On view

through Aug. 2.

Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org BEHIND CLOSED DOORS On view

through Aug. 3.

Tammy Caspersen, pottery; and Suzanne Tuzzeo, photography.

Blue Morning Gallery, 21 S. Palafox. bluemorninggallery.com

WORN IN/WORN OUT On view

through Aug. 16.

Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. pensacolamuseum.org KEEP IT MOVING On view through Sept.

5. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. artelgallery.org EXPOSURE On view through Oct. 4. Luna

Fine Art Gallery at the Hilton Pensacola Beach, 12 Via De Luna Drive. lunafineartgallery.com COTTON FIELDS TO CONGRESS: THE LIFE AND CAREER OF EARL HUTTO On view at

the T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, 330 S. Jefferson St. historicpensacola.org

GALLERY DAYS

Noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. Featuring local artists. To be featured, contact Angel at 941-7354586 or call the restaurant at 4770035. TGI Fridays, 1240 Airport Blvd.

≥Workshops & Classes

PINS AND NEEDLES SEWING CLASS Six-

week workshop begins 5:30 p.m. July 25.

Learn basic sewing skills/make your own items. First City Arts

Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. facebook. com/pinsandneedlessewingdesign POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Six-week

workshops are held Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m., Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-noon, Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon at First City Art Center, 1060 N. Guillemard St. Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members.

For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

INTRODUCTION TO POTTERY ON THE WHEEL Every Monday

from 6-8:30 p.m. at First City Art Center.

Classes are $40. For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

CLAY HAND BUILDING Six-week

workshops are held Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon at

First City Art Center.

Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members.

For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

CLAY SCULPTURE

Six-week workshops held Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon at First City Art Center.

Cost is $157.25 for members and $185 for non-members.

For more information, visit firstcityart.org.

≥Call for Artists EVER'MAN The

Ever'man Board of Directors has earmarked funds for public art pieces in honor of the opening of the second Ever'man store. One piece will be installed at the new store location on East Nine Mile Road. In addition, a second piece will be placed at the downtown store on Garden Street. The

Worn In/Worn Out / On view at Pensacola Museum of Art

art pieces requested can be functional, educational and/or inspirational. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Aug. 15. For more details, visit everman. org/endowment.

GREAT GULFCOAST ARTS FESTIVAL LOOKING FOR EMERGING ARTISTS Applica-

tions are open for the GGAF Emerging Artists program. This program, developed

in partnership with Artel Gallery, gives new artists a chance to be a part of the Great Gulfcoast Arts Festival and offers them guidance in what is involved in being in an arts festival. Applications are open to artists who have limited experience participating in arts festivals and are residents of Escambia or Santa Rosa

Counties. Two artists will be chosen to participate in this year's festival. GGAF will waive fees for the two artists and will provide a booth and mentor to help guide them through the process. For more information and an application, visit ggaf.org.

The GGAF is Nov. 1, 2 and 3, 2019, in Seville Square.

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calendar Bars & Nightlife

LIVE MUSIC 8 p.m.

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Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com

THURSDAY 8.1

SCENIC HEIGHTS BAND 9 p.m. End

NICK ANDREWS

6 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com MEL KNAPP BAND 7 p.m. Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com OPEN COLLEGE JAM WITH MIKE BOCCIA

7:30 p.m. Goat Lips Chew and Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road.

DUELING PIANOS

8 p.m. Rosie O' Grady's Dueling Piano Show. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

OPEN MIC/JAM

8-11 p.m. Goat Lips Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road. Use our instruments or bring your own.

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O' the Alley, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

FRIDAY 8.2

LIVE JAZZ WITH JOE OCCHIPINTI Noon.

The Drowsy Poet Coffee Co., 655 Pensacola Beach Blvd.

LIVE MUSIC Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. facebook.com/perfectplainbrewingco LIVE MUSIC 6 p.m.

Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com LIVE MUSIC 6:30 p.m. The District, 123 E. Government St. districtsteaks.com AL MARTIN 6:30 p.m. Doc's Courtyard and Cafe, 5198

Willing St., Milton.

ROBBIE PAYNTER

7 p.m. Red Fish Blue Fish, 5 Via De Luna Drive, Unit B. facebook.com/ redfishbluefishpensacolabeach JOHN RIPLEY 7-10 p.m. Skopelos at New World, 600 S. Palafox.

MIKE BOCCIA 7:45 p.m. Goat Lips Chew and Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road.

DUELING PIANOS

8 p.m. Rosie O' Grady's Dueling Piano Show. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com MIKE & FRIENDS 8 p.m.-midnight. Goat Lips Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road.

OLIVER TWIST 8 p.m. Hub Stacey's 312 E. Government St. hubstaceys.com SOUNDS OF SUMMER 9 p.m. Every

Friday through Aug.

24. DJ Jeannine and drink specials. Red Fish Blue Fish, 5 Via De Luna Drive, Unit B. facebook.com/ redfishbluefishpensacolabeach LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m.

Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m.

Lili Marlene's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m.

End O' the Alley, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE DJ: MR. LAO

10 p.m. Phineas Phogg's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE MUSIC 10 p.m.

Apple Annie's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

SATURDAY 8.3 LIVE JAZZ WITH JOE OCCHIPINTI 10 a.m.

The Drowsy Poet Coffee Co., 655 Pensacola Beach Blvd.

BRANDON HUDSON AND CADILLAC ATTACK Noon. Red

Fish Blue Fish, 5 Via De Luna Drive, Unit B. facebook.com/ redfishbluefishpensacolabeach LIVE MUSIC Noon -4 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com AL MARTIN 6-11 p.m. The Piano Bar, Quality Inn, 7601 Scenic Highway.

LIVE MUSIC 6 p.m.

Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com LIVE MUSIC 6:30 p.m. The District Steakhouse, 123 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com OPEN MIC/JAM 8 p.m.-midnight. Goat

Lips Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road.

Use our instruments or bring your own.

LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m.

Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com COLM KELLY 9 p.m.

McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. mcguiresirishpub.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m.

Lili Marlene's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE MUSIC 9 p.m.

End O' the Alley, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE DJ: MR. LAO

10 p.m. Phineas Phogg's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com LIVE MUSIC 10 p.m.

Apple Annie's, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

SUNDAY 8.4

LIVE MUSIC 10:30

a.m. Apple Annie's Sunday Brunch, Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com

CURT BOL JAZZ QUARTET 11 a.m.

Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. JAZZ BRUNCH WITH AL ALVARADO 11

a.m.-2 p.m. McGuire's Irish Pub, 600 E. Gregory St. jazzpensacola.com

MICHAEL MAGAZZENI AND GREG LYONS Noon. Red

Fish Blue Fish, 5 Via De Luna Drive, Unit B. facebook.com/ redfishbluefishpensacolabeach LIVE MUSIC Noon -4 p.m. Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort

Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com GOSPEL AT GOAT LIPS WITH HOST CLINT DAVIS 12:45-3:15 p.m.

Goat Lips Chew and Brewhouse, 11 Copter Road.

CHRIS SPIES AND THE DENTS 3 p.m. Para-

dise Bar & Grill, 21 Via De Luna. paradisebar-grill.com

JAY WILLIAMS BAND 4-8 p.m.

Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. sandshaker.com OPEN MIC/JAM

4-10 p.m. Goat Lips Brewhouse, 2811 Copter Road. Use our instruments or bring your own.

LIVE MUSIC 6 p.m.

Peg Leg Pete's, 1010 Fort Pickens Road. peglegpetes.com

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DIFFERENCE MAKERS BBBÂŽ ANNOUNCES "TORCH AWARD FOR ETHICS" WINNERS Your BBB Foundation serving Northwest Florida is proud to announce the recipients of the 14th annual Torch Award for Ethics program from its District I area: Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

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free will astrology WEEK OF AUG. 1 ARIES (MARCH 21-APRIL 19): "Dear Diary, last night, my Aries friend dragged me to the Karaoke Bowling Alley and Sushi Bar. I was deeply skeptical. The place sounded tacky.

But after being there for 20 minutes, I had to admit that I was having a fantastic time. And it just got better and more fun as the night wore on. I'm sure I made a fool of myself when I did my bowling ball imitation, but I can live with that. At one point, I was juggling a bowling pin, a rather large piece of sweet potato tempura and my own shoe while singing Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir"—and I don't even know how to juggle. I have to admit that this sequence of events was typical of my adventures with Aries folks. I suppose I should learn to trust that they will lead me to where I don't know I want to go."

TAURUS (APRIL 20-MAY 20): In his poem "Wild Oats," poet W. S. Merwin provided a message that's in perfect alignment with your current astrological needs—"I needed my mistakes in their own order to get me here." He was not being ironic in saying that; he was not making a lame attempt to excuse his errors; he was not struggling to make himself feel better for the inconvenience caused by his wrong turns. No! He understood that the apparent flubs and miscues he had committed were essential in creating his successful life. I invite you to reinterpret your own past using his perspective.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20): Even if you're an ambidextrous, multi-gendered, neurologically diverse, Phoenician-Romanian Gemini with a fetish for pink duct tape and an affinity for ideas that no one has ever thought of, you will eventually find your sweet spot, your power niche and your dream sanctuary. I promise. Same for the rest of you Geminis, too. It might take a while. But I beg you to have faith that you will eventually tune in to the homing beacon of the mother lode that's just right for you. P.S. Important clues and signs should be arriving soon.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 22): What

would a normal, boring astrologer tell you at a time like now? Maybe something like this—"More of other people's money and resources can be at your disposal if you emanate sincerity and avoid being manipulative. If you want to negotiate vibrant compromises, pay extra attention to good timing and the right setting. Devote special care and sensitivity to all matters affecting your close alliances and productive partnerships." As you know, Cancerian, I'm not a normal, boring astrologer, so I wouldn't typically say something like what I just said. But I felt it was my duty to do so because right now you need simple, basic, no-frills advice. I promise I'll resume with my cryptic, lyrical oracles next time.

LEO (JULY 23-AUG. 22): Let's check in with our psychic journalist, LoveMancer, 030 3

By Rob Brezsny

who's standing by with a live report from inside your imagination. What's happening, LoveMancer? "Well, Rob, the enchanting creature on whose thoughts I've been eavesdropping has slipped into an intriguing frontier. This place seems to be a hot zone where love and healing interact intensely. My guess is that being here will lead our hero to breakthrough surges of love that result in deep healing, or deep healing that leads to breakthrough surges of love—probably both."

VIRGO (AUG. 23-SEPT. 22): Virgo figure

skater Scott Hamilton won an Olympic gold medal and four World Championships. He was a star who got inducted into the United States Olympic Hall of Fame and made a lot of money after he turned professional. "I calculated once how many times I fell during my skating career—41,600 times," he testified in his autobiography. "But here's the funny thing—I also got up 41,600 times. That's the muscle you have to build in your psyche—the one that reminds you to just get up." In accordance with current astrological omens, Virgo, I'll be cheering you on as you strengthen that muscle in your psyche during the coming weeks.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22): What's the story of your life? Psychologist James Hillman said that in order to thrive, you need to develop a clear vision of that story. How do you do that? Hillman advised you to ask yourself this question—"How can I assemble the pieces of my life into a coherent plot?" And why is this effort to decode your biography so important? Because your soul's health requires you to cultivate curiosity and excitement about the big picture of your destiny. If you hope to respond with intelligence to the questions and challenges that each new day brings, you must be steadily nourished with an expansive understanding of why you are here on earth.

I bring these ideas to your attention, Libra, because the coming weeks will be an excellent time to illuminate and deepen and embellish your conception of your life story.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21): "Artists

are people driven by the tension between the desire to communicate and the desire to hide," wrote psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott. I think that description fits many people born under the sign of the Scorpio, not just Scorpio artists. Knowing how important and necessary this dilemma can be for you, I would never glibly advise you to always favor candid, straightforward communication over protective, strategic hiding. But I recommend you do that in the coming weeks. Being candid and straightforward will serve you well.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21):

Sagittarian poet Aracelis Girmay writes, "How ramshackle, how brilliant, how haphazardly & strangely rendered we are. Gloriously, fantastically mixed & monstered. We exist as phantom, monster, miracle, each a theme park all one's own." Of course, that's always true about every one of us. But it will be extraordinarily true

about you in the coming weeks. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you will be at the peak of your ability to express what's most idiosyncratic and essential about your unique array of talents and specialties.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19):

Sometime soon I suspect you will arrive at a crossroads in your relationship with love and sex—as well as your fantasies about love and sex. In front of you—a hearty cosmic joke that would mutate your expectations and expand your savvy. Behind you—an alluring but perhaps confusing call toward an unknown future. To your left—the prospect of a dreamy adventure that might be only half-imaginary. To your right—the possibility of living out a slightly bent fairy tale version of romantic catharsis. I'm not here to tell you what you should do, Capricorn. My task is simply to help you identify the options.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): How many handcuffs are there in the world?

Millions. Yet there are far fewer different keys than that to open all those handcuffs.

In fact, in many countries, there's a standard universal key that works to open most handcuffs. In this spirit, and in accordance with current astrological omens, I'm designating August as Free Yourself from Your Metaphorical Handcuffs Month. It's never as complicated or difficult as you might imagine to unlock your metaphorical handcuffs. And for the foreseeable future, it will be even less complicated and difficult than usual for you.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20): People who

sneak a gaze into your laboratory might be unnerved by what they see. You know and I know that your daring experiments are in service to the ultimate good, but that may not be obvious to those who understand you incompletely. So perhaps you should post a sign outside your lab that reads, "Please don't leap to premature conclusions! My in-progress projects may seem inexplicable to the uninitiated!" Or maybe you should just close all your curtains and lock the door until your future handiwork is more presentable. P.S. There may be allies who can provide useful feedback about your explorations. I call them the wounded healers.

THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK: Fantasize about ways you could make money from doing what you love to do. Report results—freewillastrology.com.

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news of the weird ONE OF THOSE DAY Sometimes a routine traffic stop (in this case, for an expired license plate) is the most interesting incident in a cop's day. So it was on July 10 for Guthrie, Oklahoma, police officers.

Around 11 a.m., they stopped a car driven

by Stephen Jennings, 40, who had a friend, Rachael Rivera, 30, in the front seat, and a timber rattlesnake in a terrarium on the back seat. Jennings told police he had a gun in the car at about the same time they identified the car as stolen, reported KFOR. Upon further search, officers found an open bottle of whiskey (next to the gun) and a container of "yellowish powder" labeled "uranium." "The uranium is the wild card in that situation," Guthrie Police Sgt. Anthony Gibbs explained. Jennings told police he was trying to create a "super snake" with the radioactive uranium. Charges for Jennings included possession of a stolen vehicle and transporting an open bottle of liquor.

Because it was rattlesnake season, his valid hunting and fishing license absolved him of any charges related to the snake. Police are still trying to figure out what charges might be brought regarding the uranium.

RIGHT UNDER THEIR NOSES Capitol Police in Montpelier, Vermont, discovered dozens of cannabis plants growing in the flower beds along a walkway at the Statehouse on July 8. Police Chief Matthew Romei told NBC5 that it was unclear whether the more than 30 plants were marijuana or hemp, and they don't know who planted them. But since there is no criminal case, officials don't plan to have the plants tested. "It's legal to cultivate, but there are limits on where you can do it, and the Statehouse flower beds certainly aren't one of those permissible sites," Romei said.

"If there is a typical Vermont story, this is probably it."

SECONDHAND HIGH Dr. Scott Dolginow, owner of Valley Emergency Pet Care in Basalt, Colorado, has noticed a new trend among his dog patients. He told The Aspen Times on July 11 that he's seeing three to 10 dogs a week in his veterinary office with marijuana toxicity. No, they're not toking alongside their owners around the fire pit.

Dolginow's theory is the dogs are eating human feces while on trails or camping with their owners and getting a secondhand buzz. Pet owner Rebecca Cole said her dog, Marty, started staggering, vomiting and urinating on the floor after hiking with her on a trail last spring. Cole took Marty to the vet, where "they said he was high. I couldn't believe it because I don't have anything in my house." Dolginow said, "Most dogs will eat human feces given the opportunity."

AWESOME! When not just any old Motel 6 will do, check into The Haneda Excel Hotel

By the Editors at Andrews McMeel

Tokyu, near Tokyo's airport, and ask for the "Superior Cockpit Room." Along with two beds, a bathroom and a table, the room features a full Boeing 737-800 flight simulator that offers guests the experience of piloting a full-size jet. According to United Press International, the room rents for $234 per night, but for a 90-minute simulator session with an expert, guests will have to cough up another $277. (The simulator can't be used without supervision.) The room became available for booking on July 18.

•Gen. Charles Etienne Gudin, one of Napoleon Bonaparte's "favorite generals," was killed by a cannonball on Aug. 22, 1812, during the failed French invasion of Russia.

Posthumously, he got the star treatment—a street named after him in Paris, his name carved on the Arc de Triomphe, and his heart removed and brought home to be placed in a Paris cemetery chapel. But on July 6, Reuters reported, a team of archaeologists found what they believe are his remains buried (ironically) beneath the foundation of a dance floor in Smolensk, Russia. Their first clue? Gudin had lost one of his legs below the knee in battle, and indeed the skeleton was missing its left leg. Scientists will compare the skeleton's DNA with living descendants of Gudin's to confirm their suspicions.

THAT'S NOT THE WAY IT WORKS, KAREN In Turkey's new Istanbul Airport, a first-time flyer had to be rescued on July 10 after she assumed the conveyor belt carrying luggage to the baggage sorting room was her path to the plane. The unnamed woman, juggling a carry-on and a shopping bag, stepped carefully up to the moving belt at the airport check-in and tried to climb on, but lost her balance and took a tumble. The Sun reported that airport personnel were quick to stop the conveyor belt and help her off.

QUESTIONABLE JUDGMENT A. Janus Yeager, 49, of Dixon, Illinois, was arrested on July 9 as she motored toward home with an inflated kiddie pool on the roof of her SUV. CBS2 Chicago reported that Dixon police officers pulled Yeager over after being alerted that there were two children in the pool. Yeager told police she took the pool to a friend's house to inflate it, then had her daughters ride inside it "to hold it down on their drive home." Yeager was charged with two counts of endangering the health or life of a child and two counts of reckless conduct. {in}

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