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PUBLISHER & EDITOR Rick Outzen

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3 WINNERS & LOSERS 4 OUTTAKES

24 NEWS OF THE WEIRD 27 LAST WORD

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6 NEWS: PENSACOLA GOES TO WHITE HOUSE 9 COVER STORY: MOVE OVER BOYS 15 HEALTH & WELLNESS 19 SPECIAL FEATURE: HITCHED! 25 A&E: PENSACOLA VS. MOBILE II 29 CULTURE: GUYS & DOLLS

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winners GROVER ROBINSON The Escambia County commissioner who chaired the commission during the BP oil spill crisis testified on July 20 before the U.S. Senate about lessons learned from that disaster. He also delivered to the Florida delegation a resolution from the panhandle on how the BP fines, which could be over $30 billion, should be spent. It appears that his message was heard, and the Senate is moving forward with legislation that helps Escambia County with its recovery and restoration efforts.

losers MARITIME PARK The Community Maritime Park Associates board voted unanimously Wednesday, July 20 to postpone the construction of the marina and the dressing rooms, restrooms and storage for the amphitheater rear house and the planting of Medjool and Sabal palms. The decorative fixtures will be replaced with standard lighting, and asphalt will be poured instead of having roadway and walkway pavers. The soft and predevelopment expenditures have eaten up park funds.

before the Pensacola City Council at its July 20 workshop and tried to advise the members on how to deal with power conf licts between them and Mayor Ashton Hayward. His tone was respectful. His advice was direct and candid. Unfortunately, little can be done when the client refuses to listen.

WARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL The “turnaround” school that has failed to turn around is on the hot seat with the Florida Department of Education. Warrington and seven other state schools from south Florida are in danger of being closed or converted into charters because of low academic performance. However, the Board of Education gave the school a reprieve along with the other schools and waived its closure or conversion for another year.

DAVID STAFFORD The Escambia County Su-

ALLEN WEST The South Florida congressman

pervisor of Elections has earned the respect of his peers and was recently sworn in as president of the Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections (FSASE) for the 2011-2012 year. Stafford has been active in the association since his election in 2004, having served on the executive committee since 2007. Most recently, he chaired the legislative committee.

doesn’t like women, particularly liberal and most particularly fellow Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, whom West blasted in an email as “vile and despicable” and not deserving his respect. Wasserman Schultz, who also heads the Democratic National Committee, criticized West’s support of the “cut, cap and balance” bill that would cut Medicare and Medicaid benefits.

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ECONOMIC WAR Gov. Rick Scott visited Pensacola on Monday, July 25 and spoke at The Fish House to the board of the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, area elected officials and other supporters in the business community. His message was direct.

“We will win this economic war we’re in.”

Scott announced a projected $1.2 billion surplus for the current fiscal year that started July 1.

He said that Florida is second only to Texas in job growth. He was proud of the reduction of regulations and the elimination of the business tax.

“Everybody knows that they are competing with Florida,” said Scott. “We are going to compete. We have every reason to win.”

The governor talked about his efforts to recruit businesses to move to Florida and his conversations with Gov. Rick Perry of Texas and other governors. Scott said, “States that do the right thing will lead.”

Scott sees his role as salesman. His product is the state of Florida. When he talks to corporations, Scott asks them what fee, tax or regulation does the state have that doesn’t make sense. “Businesses are frustrated by regulations and frivolous litigation. They can go somewhere else,” he said.

Scott appealed to the leaders at The Fish House to build on the relationships that they have with businesses outside the state. “I want any ideas you have,” said the governor. “I have no problems making cold calls.”

The governor talked about his trade mission. He recently went to Canada to attract corporations and has another

trade mission planned for Brazil. “Every 60 to 90 days, we are going on the road with the best economic development leaders in the state and selling the state of Florida,” said Scott.

Listening to the governor reminded me of Mayor Ashton Hayward’s efforts to attract businesses to Pensacola. The Hubs/Sea World marine institute and fish hatchery concept is due to Hayward taking the initiative and f lying to San Diego to meet with their management team.

Gov. Scott talked Monday about making the state more business friendly. The City of Pensacola hasn’t always been that way.

One economic development expert recently shared with me that Pensacola has had a reputation for being difficult to deal with.

The vacant Downtown Technology Park is testimony to that statement. When it was first proposed five years ago, two of the top tech companies in the state, AppRiver and Avalex Technologies, were all set to be the first tenants. The hope was that they would attract others. City staff ran them off. AppRiver chose to expand at its location in the city of Gulf Breeze.

Avalex bought the old World Ford location in south Santa Rosa County.

There has been an arrogance in how city staff deals with businesses, both existing and new. Like Scott, Hayward is trying to change that. We are in an economic war with other cities, counties, states and even countries.

And I agree with Gov. Scott, “If we lose, it’s our fault.”

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PENSACOLA GOES TO WHITE HOUSE LOCAL LEADERS MEET WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA

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toddler shot in a drug-fueled crossfire, failing schools, an oil spill that left a unique footprint on our shores–those working on the “ground floor” to better their community can often feel as though they are fighting an uphill battle, especially as the city, county and state cut their funding.

In an effort to help bolster local efforts, several local community activists journeyed to Washington, where they had a chance to be heard, even among the clamor and hostility over the debt ceiling and national budget.

Lumon May, Bentina Chisolm Terry and Juanita Scott were among those invited to the White House for a Community Leaders Briefing on July 15. Sponsored by the White House Office of Public Engagement, the briefings allow for community leaders to receive status reports from the Obama administration on areas of concern particular to their communities and also for the President to build partnerships between the White House and grassroots efforts to improve communities on a state and local level. They have been held with leaders from various states and will continue on Fridays through August 2011. July 15 was set aside for Florida.

May, owner of May’s Construction, was a 2008 Democratic candidate for Florida House District 3. During his campaign, he developed strong relationships with White House staff. May introduced First Lady Michelle Obama when she spoke in Pensacola in support of her husband’s campaign.

Both Terry and Scott have been fundraisers for the Democratic Party and supporters of the Obama administration.

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President Barack Obama in Pensacola on June 15, 2010 / photo by Samantha Crooke Scott is former Escambia Democratic chairwoman and was a Team Obama campaign organizer. She is a professional development coordinator at Pensacola State College and serves on the Community Maritime Park Associates Board of Trustees.

Terry is vice president for external affairs and corporate services for Gulf Power

Company. She too served until recently on the CMPA board.

She also serves on the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, as well as the boards of the Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation Board, Leadership Florida, Florida’s Great Northwest, Pensacola Symphony Orchestra and Autism of Pensacola.

“It is moving to be in the presence of a President, especially the first African American one.”

—Bentina Terry

The Office of Public Engagement was created by the Obama administration to coordinate opportunities for direct dialogue between the White House and the American public, ensuring that everyone can participate and inform the work of the President. The briefings opened the door to the White House to community leaders across the state of Florida.

The Florida delegation was briefed in the Eisenhower Building on the economy by Dr. Rebecca Blank, acting deputy secretary and under secretary of commerce for economic affairs. They were also given a NASA update from Lori B. Garver, deputy NASA administrator, who reassured the attendees that the President is committed to the future of space exploration.

Delegates were given time for smaller meetings with White House staff. May discussed micro-loans for the local community with leaders from the Small Business Administration. Terry attended a meeting on Energy and the Environment.

During an informal White House tour, the Florida delegation had plenty of opportunity to compare notes and exchange phone numbers. Though Florida is one of the most culturally vast and diverse states in the union, most community leaders are faced with similar dilemmas on a local basis.

Both local attendees and White House officials felt the day was instrumental in beginning dialogue and building connections where we can access support for local issues. According to Jon Carson, deputy assistant to the President and director of the Office of Public Engagement, “Not only does the work you do matter, but it is the only thing that works.”

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Valerie Jarrett, longtime Obama friend and senior assistant, was on the agenda.

Before her scheduled speech, interns began to pass a f lurry of notes, and there was a perceptible inf lux of Secret Service types. It seemed obvious that the President would be paying a visit.

Jarrett arrived and said, “I had a whole speech prepared about the President’s commitment to public outreach, but since he is here, I will let him tell you himself.”

President Barack Obama entered the room to rousing applause and addressed the group moments after leaving his press conference on raising the debt ceiling.

The President recalled his early days in public service, remembering feelings of isolation. “The White House seemed very distant to me,” he said. “The mission of the briefing is for non-profits, houses of worship and other community leaders to have a chance to interact with our people, give us suggestions, and find out what resources are available to your communities.”

“I know the work you do is sometimes thankless,” he said, but he hoped the day would give those in attendance a “tool kit” that they might take back to their communities. “And know that your President is with you, every step of the way.”

Terry commented on the opportunity to hear the President’s thoughts in such a small and intimate setting. “It is moving to be in the presence of a President, especially the first African American one. It confirmed the love I have for this country and reminds me of the reverence we should all have for the office.”

Lumon May concurred. “It was a great opportunity to sit down with White House staff, people like Jon Carson, and discuss issues. I want to look at ways to connect our local community to the state and to the nation.” info@inweekly.net

THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT Two other initiatives of this office are “Let’s Move”, the First Lady’s child fitness campaign, and “Joining Forces”, which is aimed at bringing communities and officials together to support our military service men and women and their families.

For more information, visit whitehouse.gov/engage.

COUNCIL WANTS ITS OWN EXECUTIVE The new Pensacola charter abolished the city manager, who was hired and fired by the Pensacola City Council. Instead, the mayor was given the power and authority to hire a city administrator—without council approval.

Pensacola residents and the media were surprised Wednesday, July 20 that the Pensacola City Council is one or two meetings away from approving the hiring of a council executive in the $90,000$130,000 salary range.

The position had started out as an administrative assistant when it was first approved in 2010, but no one was hired for the position. Mayor Ashton Hayward assigned in February 2010 Elaine Mager, who was the administrative assistant to former city managers Tom Bonfield and Al Coby, to assist the council.

The job title was later upgraded to “council executive” with a salary range of $60,000 to $75,000. The city council changed in April the salary to the vague “base salary commensurate with experience.”

At the July 20 workshop, the public learned for the fi rst time that the city council had narrowed the over 60 applicants to two fi nalists after meeting individually with a psychologist that had screened the top applicants. The salary mentioned at the workshop was $90,000-$130,000.

The two finalists are Michael Sevante and Mark Kutney. Sevante is the parish administrator for the 14-member St. Tammany Parish Council. The parish, which is similar to our county, has 233,000 people. Sevante is a University of Mississippi graduate and has a law degree from Southern University and a master’s from Southeastern Louisiana University.

Kutney has 34 years of experience with local government. He has two master’s degrees and is the deputy city manager for Belle Glade, Fla., a town of 17,107 with an $18 million budget. He also serves as airport manager and emergency manager.

There is no mention of how fast either candidate can type.

ARREST CLOSE Investigators have collected DNA samples from the twine used to strangle the pregnant cow in the Ebon area over Memorial Day weekend. The IN received a phone call from a private investigator who specializes in animal cruelty cases. He is confident that it is only a matter of time before the killers are identified.

BP FINE BOAT HAS ROOM The allocation of the BP fines for the Deepwater Horizon disaster, which could exceed $30 billion,

has been agreed upon by the U.S. Senators from the Gulf States.

The five states impacted by the disaster, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, would equally divide 35 percent of the monies. Sixty percent of the funds would be directed to the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council, and 5 percent would go to a new Gulf science and fisheries program.

“This is a good step that consensus has developed between the Gulf states in the Senate,” Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson told the IN. “We believe both Senators Nelson and Rubio have displayed leadership in this effort and have negotiated the best deal they could for Florida.

However, Robinson said the final vote on the allocation formula is still weeks away. “This is a first step in a long legislative process,” said Robinson. “Our analysis indicates that Florida is not fully covered for its losses because the Senate version primarily favors environmental injuries. It is our hope as well as that of Northwest Florida Congressmen Jeff Miller and Steve Southerland that the House could pursue a position that more adequately addresses Florida’s injury.”

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The court issued a brief ruling saying it would not review the product liability award nor entertain any further motions for rehearing. The tobacco company, a unit of Reynolds American Inc., argued the award was excessive.

In 2009, a state court jury in Pensacola ordered Reynolds to pay more than $3.3 million in compensatory damages and $25 million in punitive damages to Mathilde Martin (Independent News, “Widow Has Her Day in Court,” June 11, 2009). Her husband, Benny Martin, died in 1995 of lung cancer that she blamed on his long-time smoking of Reynolds’ “Lucky Strike” cigarettes.

CHILDERS FOR CLERK Pam Childers plans to file this fall for the Escambia County Clerk of Courts. Childers is the Financial Services Manager of City of Pensacola. Ernie Lee Magaha has held the Clerk position since 1957 and is up for re-election in 2012. Magaha has not pre-filed for the position.

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Impact 100 Changes Face Of Pensacola Area | by Stephanie Sharp

ince its inception at a Super Bowl party, IMPACT 100 has changed the quality of life of the greater Pensacola area with substantial grants that allow nonprofits to take their community service to the next level. In a city dominated by the “old boys’ club”, an inf luential organization that is completely run by women stands out, especially when it’s able to raise well over half a million dollars annually.

According to Debbie Ritchie, operations leader for The Studer Group and one of IMPACT 100’s founders, every aspect of IMPACT is ideal for the way women give.

“There’s actually some pretty extensive research on women’s giving and what really draws women to give,” she explains.

IMPACT draws women because it incorporates what the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at the Center on Philanthropy

describes as the “Six C’s of Women’s Giving”–create, change, connect, commit, collaborate and celebrate. Today, there are more women in the workplace, and more women are making their own financial decisions. They desire to be more hands on in the process of giving.

“Women don’t want those decisions to be made by their husbands anymore, they want to make a decision,” says Ritchie.

Carolyn Appleyard, a founding board member and treasurer of IMPACT and financial manager for the Appleyard Agency, adds, “We laugh because there are men who would definitely love to be a part of this. We always say, ‘Pay for a woman’s membership and give her a vote.’”

The financial commitment for members is $1,000 a year, which is a large personal donation for any individual, but by pooling members’ resources, IMPACT awards grants of substantial amounts and make tremendous differences in several organizations each year.

IMPACT pays no salaries, has little overhead and thereby maximizes the money available for grants. It has always

utilized a “working board” that is made up completely of volunteers who make a personal time commitment to the organization. Administrative costs are taken out of interests and dividends earned, Friends of IMPACT contributions, and in honor/memorial donations. By running the organization in this manner, there is a true sense of integrity working behind the members’ donations because every single dollar goes straight into grants, with none being shaved off to cover postage or tablecloth rentals.

It is this dedication to assuring every possible dollar is given to the community that adds to the empowerment aspect of IMPACT as an organization and has fueled its growth since its rather simple beginnings.

Genesis Of Impact

“I was sitting in the carpool line at Workman Middle School,” recalls Debbie Ritchie about reading a People magazine article on a Cincinnati woman who began a women’s philanthropy group focused on high-impact giving.

In 2003, while their husbands watched the Oakland Raiders play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Super Bowl, Ritchie mentioned the article to some of her friends. Carolyn Appleyard, Belle Bear, Joan Bullock and Evon Emerson embraced the idea of starting a women’s high-impact giving circle in Pensacola and set out to get the ball rolling. The next year was spent researching the Cincinnati program and communicating with the board of the Ohio-based organization.

From the research came a list of skills and strengths that an ideal board would need. Women with legal experience, media know-how and a great sense for business were just some of the kinds of women who received the first 25 invitations to attend a luncheon where the idea of IMPACT was presented. The board of directors that was formed out of that meeting laid the foundation that allowed IMPACT to grow into the organization that it is today.

The original board had very clear goals in mind and was meticulous in writing the bylaws. “We wanted to do it right for Pensacola,” recounts Appleyard.

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IMPACT has two primary functions: recruiting members who can write $1,000 checks and determining who will receive the grants.

The membership numbers determine exactly how many grants the organization can give each year and how large each grant will be. Attracting large numbers is of top priority. In 2010, $563,000 in grants was divided between five different non-profits.

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Membership: Key to Giving

That fi rst year, IMPACT attracted 233 members, more than double the 100-member goal of the founders. The success of the Membership numbers determine exactly membership drive allowed the organization how many grants the organization can give to give out two grants of $116,500 the fi rst each year, so attracting new members is year instead of just one for $100,000. a top priority for the Board.

The fi rst “WE LAUGH BECAUSE THERE Recruitment is executed through annual meetpersonal invitations from curARE MEN WHO WOULD DEFINITELY ing, where rent members, news and media grants were to LOVE TO BE A PART OF THIS.” advertisements and open houses. be awarded, CAROLYN APPLEYARD All women in Escambia and fell on the Santa Rosa counties are encoursame day as aged to join, and members define the landfall their level of involvement. It’s specifically of Hurricane Ivan. The event had been designed to fit the lifestyle of each member planned to be elaborate and beautiful, but in individually, whether they are busy moms, the aftermath of the storm, a formal dinner young professionals or active retirees. affair no longer seemed appropriate.

“IMPACT allows you to defi ne your “After [Hurricane] Ivan, women had lost level of involvement, so it works for you,” their homes, the community had been devsays Ritchie. astated. A fancy dinner just didn’t feel right,” Some women aren’t able to make a large says Ritchie, “It just felt too pretentious.” time commitment but still enjoy being a In light of the community disaster, the part of the process. For these members, they event was scaled down to a casual affair are encouraged to attend the annual meetwith a focus on the grant recipients. ing and vote on grant recipients. However, “Once the dust from [the storm] had there are also many women who have more settled, the founding board got together and time that they are willing to commit and said, ‘Now what do we do?’” Many members who enjoy being as involved as possible. called for IMPACT to abandon the grant These women can serve on Focus Area semi-finalists and redirect all of the first-year committees and participate in numerous funds to hurricane relief efforts. However, events with the group. According to Ritchie, after much internal debate, the board decided IMPACT is an organization designed to fit to award the grants as planned. Since that difthe lifestyle of each member individually, ficult year, this decision to award the grants so that every woman feels like an important has helped IMPACT remain steadfast in its part of the process. mission to “know and serve the community.”

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For example, because of IMPACT funding, an initiative called Bravo for Kids was begun and completed to provide musical instruments for middle school students in Santa Rosa and Escambia counties in 2006.

However, Manna Food Pantries, a longstanding and well-established non-profit, in 2005 began a community garden that is an expansion of the non-profit’s already extensive spread of services to the Pensacola area.

“We encourage them to dream,” says Needle.

Letters of intent from the non-profits are due in April, with final grant applications being due at the end of June.

“We didn’t want it to be so difficult or cumbersome that the smallest non-profit couldn’t apply,” says Ritchie, “yet we wanted to collect enough information that we could have confidence that we were being good stewards of the members’ funds.”

The grant application process is simple, but thorough. Each spring, IMPACT offers a workshop to help non-profits write better grant applications. The non-profits become more acquainted with IMPACT’s grant process, but they also can brainstorm ideas for grant projects.

“We call every non-profit in the twocounty area that we have in our database.

We reach out to everybody that we can,” says Marny Needle, the current IMPACT president and Director of Development at WSRE-TV. “We want to teach them, to get them excited and to dream.”

IMPACT has five focus areas that target Grants can provide seed money for all non-profit sectors in the community: arts brand new endeavors, help expand existing and culture, education, environment, family, organizations’ operations or provide essenand health and wellness. The goal from the tial elements that result in major growth for beginning was to grow to enough members any type of non-profit. The grant applicathat a grant could be tion includes awarded to a non-profit breakdowns of in each of the five focus “IMPACT ALLOWS YOU TO DEFINE the applicant’s YOUR LEVEL OF INVOLVEMENT, SO IT areas. expenses and “It’s really when a revenues, a WORKS FOR YOU.” community touches on all project narrative DEBBIE RITCHIE of those things that you and a score of improve quality of life,” authenticating says Ritchie. documents.

The Focus Area Committees review the The project narrative is where the orgagrant applications for their area. Confidential nization can break down its grant’s objective. meetings are held where grants and nonIMPACT suggests a 10-part narrative in profits are discussed extensively. Members which the non-profit has many specific and are invited to join and participate in the prompting questions to address. These range Focus Area Committees. from general expectations of the project’s Site visits, a unique facet of the IMoutcome, to requesting an explanation of PACT grant process, are made by three to how the organization plans to measure imfive members of the Focus Area Compact and results of the grant-funded project. mittees. Committee members visit each Needle says that the grant application non-profit that applies in the focus area to attracts any and all types of groups and get a true perspective on the organization projects. “Some are small organizations that behind the application.

Site Visits: Knowing Non-Profits

Photo courtesy of IMPACT 100 Pensacola Bay Area Site visits can make a huge difference on the consideration of a grant, as smaller non-profits may not be as experienced at grant writing and can use the site visit to fully explain their application and proposed projects.

“Some people are better writers than others, some others are better communicators,” explains Needle. “It allows the non-profit to really tell their story.”

Another beneficial result of site visits tends to be members’ redirection of their focus on a non-profit. Whether through attending a site visit or hearing more about a non-profit though its involvement with IMPACT, many women have become involved with organizations individually and personally in ways that go beyond the reaches of IMPACT. Stories of inspired members going beyond IMPACT are encouraging to the board of directors. “The key is that you be involved, whether that be with your time or your financial resources,” says Ritchie.

The IMPACT grant furnished the entire children’s department, which facilitates many successful literacy programs for children, such as pre-school story time and events for teens. New readers can attend “Read to Rosie” events where they practice reading aloud to a playful parrot, encouraging young kids to get past the nervousness of reading out loud to adults.

“IMPACT was so easy to deal with after the grant was awarded, those women were just wonderful to the library folks,” says Hooten. Many members of IMPACT even attended the grand opening of the library to show their support. The Friends of the Library had applied for the grant with a build-it-and-they-will-come attitude, and thanks to IMPACT, their dream became a very successful reality.

Family Focus: Habitat For Humanity’s Restore

The Family Focus area produced a grant winner in 2004 with Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore project. The grant provided “seed money” for the project, a second-hand building supply store run In 2006, Friends of the Pensacola Library by Habitat for Humanity that strives to received an IMPACT grant for $113,333 in the provide affordable supplies by keeping material out of loeducation category to cal landfills. furnish the children’s “WE CALL EVERY NONPROFIT IN James Williamdepartment of the son, former Comnew Century Library. THE TWOCOUNTY AREA THAT WE mittee Chairman “We saw a need HAVE IN OUR DATABASE. WE REACH of the Pensacola for children and OUT TO EVERYBODY THAT WE CAN.” ReStore, says that the adult literacy proMARNY NEEDLE store, which survives grams in Century, totally on donations and there was no and sells supplies from paint to appliances, real funding for it,” explains Betty Hooton, would have never gotten off the ground former president of Friends of the Pensacola without the IMPACT grant.

Library and current president of the West “If you can find it at a major building Florida Public Library Board of Trustees, of supply store, you can find it at ReStore,” their winning grant application. says Williamson.

Before the new facility was built in 2007, Thanks to IMPACT, over 100,000 pounds there had never been a library in Century. of building waste has been kept out of landSince it has opened, the library has more fi lls, and an additional 25 homes have been than 1,500 registered library card holders, built by Habitat because administrative costs which is remarkable considering the populaare now covered by the profits of ReStore. tion of Century is just over 1,800.

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are particularly sensitive to heat or sunlight could also ride the horses, and the covered arena would also serve as a shelter for the Fran and Newman Gresin, co-directors horses during inclement weather. of Leaning Post Ranch in Molino, were not “I don’t know how we lived without it,” successful in their first attempt to secure an laughs Gresin.

IMPACT grant in 2005. The Leaning Post Leaning Post Ranch has received more Ranch provides equine therapy for “chalfrom the grant process than just money. lenged and at-risk riders.”

IMPACT member Blair Clark, who made a The health site visit to the and wellness “WE’RE CONSIDERING APPROACHING ranch, later went committee IMPACT AGAIN, IT’S SUCH A TREMENDOUS through a year members were of training to ORGANIZATION.” inspired by the become a certified story of the ranch, FRAN GRESIN, LEANING POST RANCH lesson instructor. but they were not Another IMPACT confident that the Ranch was ready for such a member saw firsthand the need at the ranch significant financial gift. for a classroom and a handicapped bath“That did not deter us at all,” said Fran room. Member Connie Greenhut and her Gresin. “We feel like they are very approachhusband Bill of Greenhut Construction built able, so that did not deter us at all.” the non-profit a large classroom equipped The Gresins returned again in 2006 with with an office and an accessible restroom hopes of succeeding. independently of IMPACT, a gift that would “Their story was so powerful, their have been unlikely if the Gresins had not apnon-profit from a development standpoint proached IMPACT. had come so far. They had a good board of “We’re considering approaching IMPACT directors, they had a better strategic plan, again, it’s such a tremendous organization.” they were just a better organization,” says Ritchie of the non-profit. “The members then felt comfortable to give them the $100,000 to With so many applications, and 10 really take the organization to the next level.” semifinalists being presented at every annual In 2006, the Leaning Post Ranch won a meeting, choosing the most deserving of the grant for $113,333 to build a covered arena funds can be quite difficult. for their ranch that would allow twice as “Many times we hear, ‘We want to fund many lessons to go on during nice days and them all!’ But we just can’t do that yet,” says eliminate rained-out lessons. Riders who Needle.

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IMPACT may not be able to fund every grant that they receive an application for, but Chain Reaction 2004 RECIPIENTS because of such boomGood Samaritan Clinic ing membership, the 2008 RECIPIENTS Habitat for Humanity money available for Pensacola Little Theatre grants has tripled since PACE Center for Girls 2005 RECIPIENTS the first year, creating ARC Gateway ARC Gateway enough funds for a Manna Food Bank Manna Food Bank sixth grant. This extra Appetite for Life money caused much 2006 RECIPIENTS discussion among the 2009 RECIPIENTS Bravo for Kids board and members, Our Lady of Angels, St. Century Library who have decided to Joseph Medical Clinic Leaning Post Ranch stay true to the “one Pensacola Museum of Art woman, one vote” Santa Rosa County Clean 2007 RECIPIENTS system to furnish the Community System Clean & Green extra grant.

United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Florida Blood Every member of IMPACT receives a balNorthwest Florida Center lot to vote for who she Child Guardians Families Count believes should receive a grant, but now they For more information, visit impact100pensacola.org. may also vote for their favorite focus area. award a grant in all five focus areas. They can Members will see a also award an additional grant to a deserving change on the ballot in 2011 where they will non-profit. be asked not only to vote for their favorite “These grants and the IMPACT process finalist, but then also for the focus area that are amazing, transformative,” says Needle. they believe deserves the second grant. For “We put many hours into the organization, the focus area that receives the most votes, and we have much passion around it. We love the semi-finalist that did not win one of the doing it.” original grants will win the sixth grant.

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LEARNING TO BE LEAN CLASSES TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFESTYLE

BY JENNIE MCKEON

There are so many lessons you learn throughout your academic career that you immediately forget about. But what if you could take a class that motivates you to get active and lead a healthy lifest yle?

Chances are those lessons would stick in your brain longer than anything you learned in Marine Biology.

At the Universit y of West Florida, you can talk the talk and walk the walk. Although there is only one active class, it’s dedicated to the ever popular Zumba craze and super fun. For $ 50 you can at tend 10 sessions. Classes are held Wednesdays from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. from Aug. 31 to Nov. 2.

“It’s fun and uplif ting, and you get a great workout,” said Pat ti Spaniola, program director of Continuing Education. “There’s a core group that at tends the sessions, so there’s a lot of camaraderie.”

To get you in the right mindset, UWF also offers online classes that help shape your wellness knowledge. To start off right, try “Anatomy and Physiology”, or if you feel up for the challenge, take “Anatomy and Physiology II”. The title that may catch your eye immediately is “Lose Weight and Keep it Off”. The comprehensive course helps you learn the difference between weight loss and weight maintenance, how to exercise properly, stress management, how to manage the social elements of eating and much more.

The “keep it off” part of that course will be easy if you take “Luscious, Low-Fat, Lightning Quick Meals” as well. The course teaches you how to reduce fat from recipes without reducing flavor. The class even includes tips for grocery shopping, menu preparation and food preparation.

“The online classes are convenient, and the price is great,” Spaniola said.

“It’s fun to learn something new, and it’s not a big commitment. The classes allow you to get a taste of a new topic you might be interested in.”

All online classes have t wo upcoming sessions. The first star ts Wednesday, Aug. 17 and ends Friday, Oct. 7. The second session begins Wednesday, Sept.

21 and ends Friday, Nov. 11. New lessons are released Wednesday and Friday, and each course is $ 99. You can sign up for any of the continuing education classes on the Inspiria Café course menu at uw f. edu, or you can call 473-74 68.

At Pensacola State College, you can burn a good amount of calories just from looking at the course schedule.

Since the Florida sun has been relentless, it ’s only fit ting that there are so many swimming classes.

“The popular classes are the water exercise at the shallow end of the pool and the early morning master swim classes,” said Katherine Miller, aquatic coordinator for PSC, in an e-mail interview. “We also of fer ‘Aqua Jogging’ and Swim Lessons’.”

“Adult Swim Lessons” are held every Tuesday and Thursday until Aug. 4 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:25 p.m. “Aqua Jogging” is every Tuesday and Thursday until Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. to

7:25 p.m. “Aqua Jogging” is also of fered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday until Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. With permission you can try out any aquatics class of fered for $ 5.

“So many people have discovered that they can move their muscles in the water easier than on land because of the buoyancy proper t y of the water, thus get ting the same benefits,” Miller said.

“They get stronger, more flexible and more stable, and thus feel good about themselves. Exercise is the best thing you can do for your body to keep everything working, and exercise in the water is the best.”

If you’d prefer classes on dry land, you should try “Tai Chi for Health” offered every Tuesday until Aug. 9 from 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., every Wednesday until Aug. 10 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. or every Thursday until Aug. 11 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

“Relieving stress and regular exercise involves much more than regular movement,” said Frances Yeo, recreation and leisure coordinator of continuing education for PSC, in an e-mail interview.

“The oppor tunit y to be involved with a class full of people that have similar goals inspires students to show up and stay involved.”

PSC also of fers a course that is meant to sustain a healthy lifest yle.

Af ter a one-time fitness orientation, you can par ticipate in the “Recreation Fitness Lab.” The lab allows you to use the PSC fitness center while exercise specialists are on dut y, which gives you the chance to get some free personal training. They will also take your blood pressure or perform a body composition analysis if you wish. To star t the program you pay $ 97, which includes your Express Orientation to the L.I.F.E. Center and allows you to work out in the facilities for the remainder of the semester, which runs four months. Af ter the initial payment you can pay the minimal fee of $ 75 for each additional semester, and this includes access to the indoor, heated swimming pool.

The Express Orientations are held Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

“Par ticipants seem to like this course because it’s a way to become healthy and stay healthy,” said La Rita Car ter, L.I.F.E. Fitness Center Coordinator, in an e-mail interview. “Once par ticipants star t working out, the results speak for themselves, and it keeps them coming back. Plus we of fer a friendly, easy going, pleasant environment.”

To sign up or ask any questions about the L.I.F.E. Center, you can contact Carter at lcarter@pensacolastate.edu or 4841310. For any questions about the continuing education classes you can contact ce@pensacolastate.edu, or call 484-1797.

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health & wellness h&w TALK: RAMI S. OWERA, M.D, HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY profile HEALTH SPECIALIST, WOODLANDS MEDICAL SPECIALISTS | SPECIA L ADV ERTISING SEC TION | M JULY A RCH 2011 2010

IN: What drew you to medicine, specifically hematology-oncology?

DR. OWERA: I am drawn to challenges, and the field of oncology is particularly challenging. The science of oncology is constantly changing, with new cancerfighting drugs being developed all the time, so one has to be on top of things in reading and learning about the new developments.

However, it is also a very inspiring field, and it develops one to become more humble towards life.

This month, the IN caught up with Dr. Rami Owera, a hematology-oncology specialist at the Woodlands, one of the area’s newest and most innovative medical centers. The father of two filled us in on his interest in hematology-oncology, the importance of staying abreast of medical trends and technology, Southern hospitality and how he spends his 2 column x 5.5 inches 2 when column x 5.5 inches time he’s not helping patients.

IN: Describe your typical work day.

DR. OWERA: My day starts with rounding at one of the local hospitals. I then head to the Woodlands Medical Center where I see my clinic patients and do consultations, supervise chemotherapy administration, and order and review the results of diagnostic studies. We have a state-ofthe-art imaging center at the Woodlands that provides a variety of radiology studies such as mammograms, pet scans, MRI,

etc. As a board certified hematologist/oncologist, I deal with all types of cancer and benign and malignant hematology patients.

IN: What’s the best part of your job?

DR. OWERA: The most gratifying part of the day is telling patients that they are cured or in remission and that their cancer has gone.

IN: What’s the worst part of your job?

DR. OWERA: The worst part is when we get to a point with a patient where we have exhausted all chemotherapy and treatment options. Next you have to pass the news on to the patient. There is no means of letting something like that not affect you.

IN: You moved to Pensacola from Salt Lake City. What do you enjoy about living and practicing in the South?

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Pensacola

Beach is by far one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. Also, living in a smaller-sized city has many advantages.

And there’s nothing like the good food and Southern hospitality.

IN: When you’re not in the office, what do you enjoy doing?

DR. OWERA: I love spending time with the family, playing a good game of tennis, keeping up on current events and politics.

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As an Accredited Chest Pain Center, West Florida Hospital ensures that patients who come to our Emergency Room complaining of chest pain or discomfort are given the immediate treatment necessary to avoid as much heart damage as possible.

Protocol-based procedures developed by leading experts in cardiac care to reduce time to treatment in the critical early stages of a heart attack are part of our overall cardiac care service.

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Florida SBDC Network Celebrates Performance Excellence and Service Milestones Recently Florida Small Business Development Center Network (Florida SBDC Network) members and conference attendees gathered to recognize colleagues, volunteers and partners who contributed above the norm in the success of the Network mission to help businesses grow & succeed, create positive impact for the economy and provide value to its stakeholders. The awards were presented by State Director Jerry Cartwright and Deputy State Director Michael Myhre during its Annual Professional Development Conference in Melbourne.

“I’m extremely pleased to recognize our 2011 exceptional performers and service year recipients,” said Cartwright.

“These professionals exemplify the FSBDC’s guiding principles of providing customer driven excellence, focusing on value-added results, upholding societal responsibility and valuing workforce members and partners. We’re very proud of these devoted individuals who ensure that Florida’s entrepreneurs and business owners receive the best technical assistance possible and critical information for their business growth and prosperity.”

LARRY STRAIN FLORIDA STAR OF THE YEAR FLORIDA CERTIFIED BUSINESS ANALYST (CBA) OF THE YEAR

The Florida Star of the Year, Larry Strain, Director/CBA at the FSBDC at UWF in Pensacola, was selected the employee whose contributions were exemplary for new program development, innovative special projects, client impact and/or overall Network performance.

On April 20, 2010, Strain quickly mobilized resources to assist businesses impacted by the BP/Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.

Primary liaison with Florida First Capital Finance Corporation, he led the organization of the Florida Emergency Bridge Loan Program. He was personally responsible for 163 bridge loans worth $4.3 million resulting in more than 1,700 jobs. Strain will also be recognized in September as the national Association of SBDC’s State Star for Florida at a special event during its annual conference in California.

It was that effort during the BP oil crisis that also earned Strain the Florida Certified Business Analyst (CBA) of the Year award.

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FLORIDA EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR The Florida Employee of the Year is Kelly McLeod, Marketing Specialist for the State Office in Pensacola.

In a time of transition in the State Office, McLeod was the key employee and significant contributor to the leadership team. Creativity and attention to detail is the hallmark of her work; a team player, every FSBDC office considers her a part of their team.

REGIONAL AWARDS

Regional Outstanding Resource Partner, recognized for outstanding contributions to the regional FSBDC with respect to advocacy, financial support, partnership building and/or advising: Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC. Regional Volunteers of the Year, recognized for the greatest contribution to the regional FSBDC with respect to advocacy, counseling, training, program development and/or special projects: Caron Sjoberg, Ideaworks Regional/State Office Employees of the Year, recognized for the greatest contribution to operations and/or special projects of the regional SBDC/State Office: Dan Cavanaugh, FSBDC at UWF, Pensacola The Florida SBDC Network, a statewide service network of 35 centers, is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, hosted by the University of West Florida and accredited through the national Association of SBDCs. For over 35 years, the Network has nourished a statewide partnership between higher education and economic development organizations and has been dedicated to providing emerging and established business owners with assistance, enabling overall growth and increased profitability for the businesses and economic prosperity for the state. To learn more about the Florida SBDC Network, visit www.FloridaSBDC.org

Hitched Local Couples Compete for Block Party Wedding Giveaway

2011 Best of the Coast Ballots are out, but your favorite restaurants, bars, retail shops and salons aren’t the only thing you get to decide during the next month—You also can choose your favorite couple.

The area’s top wedding vendors have come together to offer Pensacola’s first Block Party Wedding Giveaway, which will be held on Gallery Night on Friday, Oct. 21.

One lucky couple will receive a grand prize of a free wedding valued at over $75,000, and all of Pensacola is invited to celebrate alongside the couple as they exchange vows against the backdrop of Garden Street and Palafox. A rock’n after-party and reception will follow on The Deck at The Fish House.

We’ve narrowed the field down to 10, but the winning couple is decided by you—Pensacola voters. Check out their photos and love stories online, and vote for the couple you want to see walk down the aisle on Gallery Night this October.

couples’ photos by {documented} photography

How to Vote: Visit pensacolablockpartywedding.com, and click on “Vote for Winner”.

Voting closes Aug. 7 at midnight.

Winning couple announced Aug. 8.

Services by: {documented} photography (Hara Gabrielle Cook, formerly of Cook Images): Photography Don Alan’s: Tux Fiore: Florals

Heather Fitzgerald: Massages Gaboodles, Inc.: Invitations Great Southern Events (Jackson’s Steakhouse, Atlas

Oyster House, Fish House): Catering and Venue Pretty Girl Fitness: Bridal Boot Camp Sara Gillianne Weddings and Events:

Event Design SKIN: Make-up Style Downtown: Tanning, Waxing Susan Campbell Jewelry: Bridal Jewelry

Vinyl Music Hall: Venue, Music Volume One: Hair Beege Welborn: Wine Glasses

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Tasha Lamb + Brennan Cooper 28, Manager for a non-profit

28, Student

Dating Since: 2006 Their Love Story: From the first time I saw Tasha I was enamored. I told everyone at work that I had the hots for her just because I knew someone would probably end up telling her. In the meantime, she was busy not liking me. Upon hearing about my hots for her, Tasha was quoted as saying that she would never ever go out with me…ever. Tasha and I had hardly spoken up to this point.

Of course, I found out exactly what she said. I actually didn’t care if she wanted to marry me or not; I just wanted her to think I was fun to be around.

I cracked a few jokes here and there and tried to be extra helpful with her at work. I would talk our managers into letting us close up together just so I could hang out with her more. Sometimes a group of us would go have beers after work. I typically would only go when Tasha was going to be there. If we were riding somewhere together, I would leave the top of my Jeep down because I knew that she would be cold.

Before you go thinking I’m crazy, just remember that I was pretty much in love with her at this point.

I look at it like how a good coach puts his underdog team in position to win the game at the last minute.

I started to realize that I didn’t want to leave her when it was time to go home. I started to wonder if she felt that way too.

Turns out she did. We finally figured out that we were in love with each other. We are now engaged, and I look forward to marrying her. I already know that day is going to be the happiest day of our lives.

We haven’t set a date yet because we don’t know what we are going to be able to do. We’re saving what we can, and we’re going to see where it gets us. We will live happily ever after no matter what happens, but I will be eternally grateful if you guys helped me make my bride-to-be the happiest girl in the world on Oct. 21.

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April Rogers + Carl Abbott 26, Dental Hygienist

27, Air Force Officer

Dating Since: 2009 Their Love Story: We fell in love the night we met. It can’t start much better than that. After meeting at a mutual friend’s house at 8 p.m., we sat and talked until 8 a.m. without a pause.

Our mutual appreciation for flying and a strong shared faith led to a romance like no other. A month into the relationship, Carl set up a city-wide scavenger hunt bouncing from one previous date site to another, and finally ending at the most romantic restaurant in town. While at dinner, he asked me where I’d like to go next. I answered, “Ireland!”

He then spent the next year preparing our trip to Ireland and has been trying to make every dream of mine come true since. He has been flying since he was 13 years old, was the youngest man to ever be hired by Northwest Airlines, and he now is in flight training for the Air Force.

He proposed a year and a half after we started dating and did it in the most amazing and fitting way possible. Two days after Christmas he took me on a surprise helicopter tour of the hills and valleys of Branson, Mo. After a beautiful flight and bottle of champagne, he proposed, stating, “The two most important things in my life have always been God and flying. Since meeting you, the most important things in my life are God and you. I wanted to combine all three when I ask…Will you marry me?”

After the mid-air proposal and a very ecstatic “Yes!”, we landed in a secret location where his entire family was waiting with flashing cameras and open arms. My fiancé has spent the last two years trying to make all of my dreams come true, including planning my dream wedding. I would love to win this wedding giveaway so that I could finally give him something amazing in return.

Kelly Blackwell + Nicolas Pauwels

31, Communications Coordinator, UWF

32, Assistant Electrician, Johnson Electric

Dating Since: 2010 Their Love Story: Nic and I met in high school. Almost 15 years had passed since I had last seen him. He sent me a message on Facebook telling me that he was in town visiting for a few weeks (before moving back to California) and would love to grab coffee. We did just that, and neither one of us expected anything more than a friendly reunion. We talked until the store closed, like long lost best friends. By the end of the night, I think we both knew we felt something major transpiring.

We made plans to meet up at the Oyster Festival the following day. I showed up at the beach with my best friend, who happens to be male, and I couldn’t figure out why Nic wasn’t approaching me. I finally realized that he thought I’d brought a date! I got up the nerve to go talk to him, and made it obvious that I wasn’t with a date. We ended up seeing other friends there as well, and hung out collectively for a bit. Towards the end of the night, we decided to head into town and ended up at Sir Richard’s Lounge. Chris, my best friend, ordered us both a drink and said, “Kiss her already.”

The next day was full of cute text messages helping us pass the time at work. The last one said, “I can’t move to California–I’ll either have to kidnap you or change my plans.”

Needless to say, he never left Pensacola and has been by my side every single day since the first day we had coffee. We never dated in high school, we were just friends. I think that we both needed to grow up, live life, make mistakes and be absolutely comfortable in our own skins before finding each other again.

We know for certain who we are as individuals and ultimately who we are together as a couple. We have cherished every single moment since our reunion. He leaves me little notes in my lunch, sends me flowers for no reason, compliments me when I’m not wearing any make up, protects me from the boogie man and is the most amazing man I’ve ever known. I can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives together!

Amanda Waltman + Dustin Noles 27, Mortgage Loan Originator

28, Sales Representative

Dating Since: 2009 Their Love Story: How is it that two lonely beings come together? How is it that two people from across a state just happen to find each other without the help of modern technology? How is it that two star-crossed lovers lock eyes from across a room? Only one word, one answer—Fate.

Call it what you will—destiny, predetermination, divine intervention—yet fate is the grand plan. For Amanda and Dustin, fate had their number. For what was once only eternal friendship was fated to be cultivated and nurtured into something amazingly wonderful...eternal love. Their love was destined. Through many trials and tribulations, rocky roads and broken hearts, their love was fated for each other. With a greater force and a greater plan, they finally realized turning in their souls, it was time to recognize a love that would not be denied. A love fated.

Their seven-year novel is difficult to summarize.

From the day he first laid eyes on Amanda walking her best friend’s dog, Dustin knew their paths where destined to cross at a moment’s notice.

Through mutual friends they were introduced and from there, a friendship ensued. In a society where the “friend zone” is treated as a black hole, once entered, never escaping, Amanda and Dustin fought that unbeatable pull into the darkness and escaped into an enlightened aurora borealis of bliss. It was on that fated night, five years in the making that a giddy “Goose” (Dustin) could not fight his desire for Amanda any longer and asked for her permission for a single kiss.

From that fated night and that fated kiss, their love has grown into a powerful force, one that God devised as a part of his divine plan. It was written long ago that Amanda and Dustin were to be eternally lasting in the sacred bonds of marriage. For accepting God’s fate was the challenge for Dustin and Amanda to overcome, a daring step out from a prosperous friendship into a preordained love. They challenge you to not be afraid, but to accept your fate, and let God’s plan unveil itself to you. May your fate be with you and a part of you.

Liz Riegle

31, Assistant Nurse Manager, West Florida Hospital

+ James Beck

30, Server, Mellow Mushroom Pensacola

Dating Since: 2001 Their Love Story: James and I met almost 10 years ago while we were both in the theatre department at University of West Florida. I was working on my roommate’s senior thesis, and James had been roped into playing Rocky in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” only two weeks before opening. I was rounding up audience members to participate in the senior thesis when I came across James practicing with other cast members in the Mainstage Theatre and invited him to sit in on the show. While sitting in the light booth calling the show, I leaned over to my roommate and said, “I’m gonna get that guy.” My roommate just shook her head.

A week later on opening night of “Rocky”, I was at the show and couldn’t help but notice James painted gold and in a tiny gold Speedo running around on stage. At the end of the show I was talking with members of the cast and realized they didn’t have a place for an opening night party. I graciously, and with other intentions, offered my apartment for the cast party, making sure that James would be there. He showed up at the party, and we talked all night. He hasn’t left my side since that night.

We watch “Rocky Horror” every October to remember how we met, because without that little show we never would have crossed paths. Three years ago we were both cast in PLT’s rendition of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. At the curtain call after taking our bows, James was introduced and came to the front of the stage. With all our friends, family and a large group of strangers present in the audience, he got down on one knee and proposed.

He had planned the whole thing, and I was, of course, totally surprised. Since our whole relationship has been part of live theatre and in front of an audience, it only makes sense that our wedding should be, too.

Heidi Hensley + Juston Takacs

26, Counselor III, Children’s Home Society

26, Food and Beverage Supervisor, Margaritaville Hotel

Dating Since: 2010 Their Love Story: We met in the most elementary of ways: on the school bus in third grade. And for the next five years we were inseparable. We lived in the same neighborhood in Smyrna, Tenn. and spent all of our free time together until Juston moved to Pensacola after seventh grade. Juston and I had our first kiss the day before he moved to Pensacola in 1998. We had our second kiss the next time we saw each other—12 years later in the Nashville airport.

The first glimpse of him caused me to stop breathing. His eyes were brighter than I remembered. Immediately we kissed, my heart racing. I wondered, “Is this the same Juston? Is it possible to find your true love in third grade?”

My head full of disbelief; my heart full of hope. He looked the same, but 12 years of life had changed us. Over the past few months we had spoken every day on the phone and were beginning to wonder if these long conversations and electrifying emotions were real. They were. He only stayed two days, but we knew this was it: Love. Even though he lived in Miami and I lived in Nashville, we visited each other often, and within three months Juston moved to Nashville while I finished school.

One weekend in March while visiting Pensacola we went kayaking in Sabine when we decided to move here. I was nervous about moving far from home without being engaged. When I told my family, they didn’t share my concern. Later I found out Juston had asked for my parents’ blessings two weeks prior. Juston proposed to me at sunset in May outside of his grandmother’s house while overlooking the water. In that moment, my heart fluttered at this realization: my best friend was now to be my husband.

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Allison VanGrowski + Miles White

28, Licensed Massage Therapist, Yoga Instructor

34, Licensed Massage Therapist

Dating Since: 2010 Their Love Story: I was on a working vacation in Costa Rica, and on the penultimate night, this stunning little fox walked up to me, bold as brass, and paid me a compliment so outrageous, I was lost for words. Later, when I finally managed to get her alone to talk, I summoned all my charm and told her she looked like a little elf! Yep, that’s what came out of my mouth! I’ve no idea how or why it worked, but in the two days we had left to get to know each other, I felt something so strong that I was convinced to shorten my long-dreamt-of vacation in Paradise to fly to some backwater Pepsicola town I’d never heard of to meet her family and former Marine father…oh Joy! I’ll let her finish my story (as usual)…

When Miles showed a photo of me climbing a tree and said very sincerely, and strangely complimentary, “Awww look; ya loook lyke a lil’ elf “…I knew this was his strange way of saying he liked me, but I had to take that to the limit...”I tell you you’re the most gorgeous guy I’ve ever seen, and you come back with that?! Geezums, you Aussie guys sure know how to make a girl’s knees knock!”

Everyone saw and witnessed our love develop from that point. We spent our last two days we had together getting to know each other and shared our hopes, dreams, spiritual beliefs, visions and morals... all of which were strangely similar, despite the differences in our upbringings and cultural backgrounds...

It was like looking in a mirror and seeing ourselves, but as the opposite gender. True. Twin Flames.

When he got to Florida, Miles was drilled, grilled, chewed, assessed and ultimately approved, accepted, welcomed and loved by all my family and friends, especially my 8-year-old-son, who’s hit guys I’ve dated before.

Miles surprise-proposed three months later on my birthday. His family being properly English, I thanked my grandma for taking me to violin, piano, etiquette classes and having tea time since I can remember. It was like hillbilly Hollywood meets the Royal Family.

The last year has been a roller coaster ride with him living in Australia and us dealing with massive emotions, separation and a plethora of financial and logistical complexities, that any sane couple would have bailed long ago. Despite the torturous months of separation, tears, heartache, long-haul flights, phone bills and the many obstacles we face, it’s really been a fairy tale. We’ve managed to stay strong, our love has grown from it all, and we still cherish every second we have together.

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Nicole Slay

31, marketer and recruiter, financial services company

Erica Laxson + Travis Huffman

25, Manager, David’s Bridal Pensacola

25, Educational Doctoral Fellowship Student, University of West Florida

Dating Since: 2005 Their Love Story: Travis and I met in 2004 during move-in day at Martin Hall on the University of West Florida campus. As the semester proceeded, I would occasionally chat with Travis in the hallways, or he would catch my eye outside the Martin Hall dorms while I sat wrapped in ice (because I played softball at UWF).

Throughout the year, we continued to develop a casual friendship that consisted of these brief encounters.

After our first year at UWF, we each ventured our separate ways for the summer. Shortly after our departure from school, we began to message each other on Facebook. We eventually began to call one another and converse for what quickly evolved into hours on end. We realized that we shared many things in common and could easily entertain one another even from such a great distance.

When we returned to campus for the 2005 fall semester, Travis invited me to the UWF fitness center for our “first date” (if you know Travis this is standard operating procedure). The chemistry did not seem as strong in person as it had been over the phone all summer long, and our “date” did not develop into anything further. We simply continued on our separate ways and realized that timing wasn’t right for a relationship between the two of us.

After a few failed attempts at love from both sides I was randomly “Facebooked” on my 21st birthday by Travis in 2007 while on my summer vacation. We immediately picked up right where we left off years ago and decided that we would give it another shot. Upon our arrival back to school in 2007, Travis took me on our first “real” date in August. The classic “dinner-and-a-movie” format won out this time over the previous gym offerings.

On Sept. 5, 2007 after our lunch at Jerry’s Drive-In, I asked Travis if I should tell my grandmother we were courting. His response to the old-fashioned inquiry was a definite yes! Three years, 10 months, and some odd days later, we have been happily together ever since.

+ Chad Parker

34, Owner, Parker Pools

Dating Since: 1998 Their Love Story: We met 13 years ago while working at my neighbor’s pool store and had our first date within the first few days of meeting. We went to Peg Leg Pete’s for dinner to meet some of my friends, who ended up being a no show. But that worked out just fine for Chad and I. After dinner, our first kiss was in my 4Runner in the parking lot. It was a warm March night and I was wearing a sundress and sandals and remember having butterflies in my stomach.

We fell in love hard and fast that summer. We spent the spring and summer working, going to school, and bouncing back and forth between Destin, Pensacola and Biloxi visiting and meeting each other’s family and friends. We bonded over beaches, boats, bikinis and board shorts.

Thirteen years later, a few cross-country moves, lots of packing and tears, missed calls and emails, I moved back for good over 10 years ago and we are planning on getting hitched finally. I love this man with all my heart, even at times when I want to strangle him…which any female on earth would share the same feeling if you had to wait over 13 years to get a ring!

I can’t wait for the day that I start my walk down the aisle toward Chad. My favorite part of any wedding is when the groom is looking down the aisle waiting for his bride, and the first smile and sometimes tears when he sees his bride for the first time. What will make my walk down the aisle even more special is that my Dad will be walking me down the aisle.

I, like most girls, have dreamed of this day growing up. It was always something I took for granted until March 23, 2010. My Dad was involved in a motorcycle accident and is truly blessed and extremely lucky to be alive. It was originally believed dad would lose one if not both of his legs, but he is a fighter, and he has struggled through the pain and therapy and is now able to walk short distances with the help of his cane. So now I will walk down the aisle with the first man that I fell in love with, my Dad. Chad and I have had ups and downs like every couple. But I know that together we will start the journey with lots of love and see where the journey takes us. As long as it is together, I know our future will be everything I want and more. Love is where the journey begins and ends.

Annalise Ritter

26, Volunteer Coordinator, Fiesta of Five Flags; Day of events and catering, Nancy’s Haute Affairs

+ Chris Davis

28, Disability Examiner, Florida Department of Health

Dating Since: 2008 Their Love Story: “Love Story” by Taylor Swift came out right around the time we met. I couldn’t hear it enough, even playing it at work as a graduate student teaching classes at FSU. There was a stronger, more powerful meaning behind it, after all.

Although we met six months prior through my big sister in the sorority, I struck up a conversation via a social media outlet about his favorite football team. It was casual at first–I wasn’t looking for love, I had my final exams coming up, and my father had just passed away–but it quickly grew into more than being just friends. I had barely graduated, but I knew I was going to move to Pensacola for him. I moved here with a car full of clothes and shoes–I never looked back.

She confessed her love for him at a wedding in April. There was love in the air and far too much wine in her glass. Chris is so reserved that the “love-word-vomit” took him by surprise, as he said nothing in return. She just smiled and said, “I know you love me too!” With a shy smile from him she continued on, “I see the way you look at me when I make you laugh. You love me!”

Even though it’s a moment that some people dread–not having a reciprocating answer when

the L-Bomb is dropped, Annalise didn’t mind at all.

Later that May, he finally made the decision he was ready to say it back.

As things continued to get more serious, all she wanted was a picture-perfect proposal at Disney World. When he said, “book a trip,” her heart and mind raced. A trip to Disney World was planned for November 2010. Much to her dismay, there was not a ring presented to her under the fireworks at Cinderella’s castle.

Instead of Cinderella’s castle, it was a pavilion overlooking the water in Apalachicola after a casual dinner at That Place Off 98. It was a true fairy tale.

Like any true love story, there are always good and bad times. I had a preventative surgery in March 2010, and I don’t think I would have been able to go through it without him. When I was told recently that I need another preventative surgery, he rushed home from work to be by my side.

Due to the surgeries, we are thinking about going through with a courthouse wedding to save money. The irony is that I help plan and coordinate weddings for a local caterer. I have had the chance to attend so many Pensacola weddings that it would be devastating to not be able to have our own love story end with a “happily ever after” wedding day. There is nothing more I want than to see his ever-reassuring shy smile at the end of the aisle.

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PENSACOLA VS. MOBILE II THE DUB-STEP BATTLE HEATS UP WITH FRIENDLY FIRE

BY BUBBS HARRIS

o any of you remember when the “Techno Rave” scene was really big in the late 90s and early 2000s? It was a fad that was doomed from the start, because there was no heart in the music or the scene.

It was more or less a way for buzz seekers to go and get high and fit in with a crowd that was doing the same thing. Outside of the DJ’s and those making electronic music, there really wasn’t a big market for electronic music, and the scene died out as quickly as it appeared. Fast forward about a decade, and now there is a resurgence coming from all fronts, without all of the lame drug culture, and they call this movement Dub-Step.

This new electronic sound is fast becoming one of the most popular styles of music, especially those who like to dance and have fun late into the night. What was once a small offshoot in the world of electronic music has snowballed into one of the most popular styles of music out there, period. Clubs have been filling up at a rapid rate for events with the Dub-Step moniker attached.

Even big venues that normally shun local showcases are quick to open their doors to local Dub-Step artists, as it pretty much guarantees an enormous crowd. There are several talented artists on the Pensacola circuit, as well as in our neighbor to the west, Mobile. Electronic music makers from both cities have been sharing each other’s venues and stages for some time now, so the time has come to have both towns step into the arena of musical combat. Pensacola vs. Mobile was held on the other’s home turf, so now it’s time for Pensacola to try and gain the home field advantage.

“Mobile and Pensacola have a close connection, as far as their music scenes go,” says Mechanikal Element

the best from both areas together and battle it out. The first one was held in Mobile, so it’s Pensacola’s turn now.”

Pensacola vs. Mobile II will be held at Vinyl Music Hall. “This isn’t the same scene from a decade or so ago,” says Knight. “I think the whole drug label attached to electronic music killed it off back then, but this new wave has nothing to do with all of that. This is about having a good time, which people still love to do. You can go to a Dub-Step show and dance all night without having to worry about sleazy people touching you or blowing Vick ’s inhalers in your face. It’s just good, clean fun. I also think it’s cool that we have some artists on the bill that still play other forms of electro. Nowadays, some of the younger people who are getting into the scene have only heard Dub-Step, because that’s what’s popular now, so it’ll be cool to introduce them to some different sounds that they might not have been able to hear before.”

Some of the best and brightest from both towns will be rocking the crowd at Pensacola vs. Mobile II, but the big surprise is a headlining performance by internationally renowned artist Computer Club, who will be closing things out with a bang. So, if you love to dance and party all night, this is right up your alley. Check it out and support the united Gulf Coast music scene.

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PENSACOLA VS. MOBILE II

WHAT: Dub-Step Show WHEN: 10 p.m. Saturday, July 30 WHERE: Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox COST: $10 DETAILS: vinylmusichall.com member and promoter Randal Knight.

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H3O 8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 9322211 or sandshaker.com.

SUMMER COUNTRY JAM FEA TURING RHETT AKINS 8 p.m.

The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

RHETT AKINS

SUMMER COUNTRY JAM CONTINUES

OLIVER TWIST 8 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road.

916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

This country music singer and songwriter’s albums have accounted for 14 singles on the Billboard country singles chart, including the Number One “Don’t Get Me Started” from 1996. Akins has written singles for other country music singers, including three Number One songs, “Gimme That Girl” by Joe Nichols, “All About Tonight” by Blake Shelton and “All Over Me” by Josh Turner. He has also written songs recorded by Brooks & Dunn, Jack Ingram, Rodney Atkins and Colt Ford.

TIMBERHAWK 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

ROMAN GABRIEL TODD’S BEAST RISING UP OUT OF THE SEA, BONELESS RATS, EMERALD COAST MURDERS 10 p.m. $5.

Sluggo’s, 101 S. Jefferson St. 791-6501.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

RHETT AKINS

WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday, July 28 WHERE: The Fish House Deck Bar, 600 S. Barracks St. COST: Free DETAILS: 470-0003 or summercountryjam.com

Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

▼ART

ART CLASS AT PWAT 6-9 p.m. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $45. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

▼FOOD & DRINK

WINE COCKTAILS AND GOURMET BUFFET 7-9 p.m. Chef Blake Rushing presents a gourmet buffet and wine cocktails paired by Amber Rushing. $40 per person. For reservations call Blake Rushing at 384-4333. Lee House Bed & Breakfast, 400 Bayfront Parkway.

▼LECTURES & CLASSES

HERB CLASS AT EVER’MAN 5:30 p.m. Free for members, $2 for non-members.

Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

▼LIVE MUSIC

JEFF IVANOFF 3 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville

COMMON THREAD 6 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

VIBE IRIE 7 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

GRAYSON CAPPS 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

ALIEN ANT FARM, ME TALK PRETTY, CAPTIONS 7 p.m. Doors Open. 8 p.m. Show Starts. $12-$15. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

HOLLY SHELTON 7 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

EVENINGS IN OLDE SEVILLE SQUARE 7 p.m. Sawmill Band.

Seville Square, between Alcaniz and Adams streets. 4386505 or pensacolaheritage.org.

THE BLENDERS 7 p.m. Hub Stacey’s at the Point, 5851 Galvez Road. 497-0071 or hubstaceys.com.

KYLE PARKER BAND 7 p.m. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Blvd. 549-4444 or the-oar-house.com.

DJ JAYR 8 p.m. Emerald City, 406 E. Wright St. 433-9491 or emeraldcitypensacola.com.

BEACH MICE 8 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

YELLOWMAN, VIBE IRIE 8 p.m. Doors open. 9 p.m. Show starts. $10-$15. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

STICKS & STONES 8 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

BUZZ CUTT 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.

THE REZ 9 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

TIMBERHAWK 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

‘DIXIE SWIM CLUB’ 7:30 p.m.

Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

SCHOFIELD 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

FRIDAY 7.29

REGULAR JOE 2.0 9:30 p.m. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

▼ART

THURSDAY 7.28

DELTA STORM 7 p.m. Hub Stacey’s Downtown, 312 E. Government St. 469-1001 or hubstaceys.com.

‘THE MAIN EVENT’ OPENING RECEPTION 5-8 p.m. Quayside Art Gallery, 17 E. Zarragossa St. 4382363 or quaysidegallery.com.

ART CLASS AT PWAT 6-9 p.m.

Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $45.

471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

▼LIVE MUSIC

MARC KAUL 3 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

SHAWNA P & ADAM TYLER BROWN 3 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER 6 p.m. Roper Electric. Quietwater Shell on the Boardwalk, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 6354803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

SAWMILL & GUESTS 7 p.m. Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry, 8897 Byrom Campbell Road. 994-9219 or farmersopry.com.

IVANOFF DUO 7 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

LOADED GOAT 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

SLUGGO’S HIP HOP MONTHLY FEATURING CREMRO, DP, BIG LO, SAGA THE M.C. 9:30 p.m. $5. Sluggo’s, 101 S. Jefferson St. 791-6501.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

‘GUYS AND DOLLS’ 7:30 p.m. $15, Reservations required.

Ashmore Fine Arts Building, 1000 College Blvd. 484-1847 or pensacolastate.edu/lyceum.

‘WILLY WONKA’ 7:30 p.m. $14-$20 Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

‘THE MATTER OF SPIRITS’ AT LOBLOLLY 8 p.m. Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave. 439-3010 or loblollytheatre.com.

▼OTHER EVENTS

‘THE CURSE OF TRISTAN DE TUNA’ TROLLEY TOUR 6:30-8 p.m. Pensacola Visitor Center, 1401 E. Gregory St. 417-7343 or piratetrolley.com.

SATURDAY 7.30 ▼ART

ART CLASS AT PWAT 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

▼LIVE MUSIC

AVENEDA 16 2 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

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hot times LEE MELTON 3 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

THE BLUE PARTY 9:30 p.m. Free. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

TULLIE BRAE 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

GRILLIN’ & CHILLIN’ WITH RUSTY GIRLS 3 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.

NOT IN THE FACE! 10 p.m. $5. Sluggo’s, 101 S. Jefferson St. 791-6501.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER 6 p.m. Roper Electric. Quietwater Shell on the Boardwalk, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 6354803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER 6 p.m. Roper Electric. Quietwater Shell on the Boardwalk, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 6354803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

‘GUYS AND DOLLS’ 7:30 p.m. $15, Reservations required.

Ashmore Fine Arts Building, 1000 College Blvd. 484-1847 or pensacolastate.edu/lyceum.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

TECH NINE, KRIZZ KALIKO, MAYDAY, KUTT CALHOUN, STEVIE STONE, JAY ROCK, BIG SCOOB 6:30 p.m. Doors open.

7:30 p.m. Show Starts. $22-$27. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

SCOTT B RYAN 7 p.m. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Blvd.

549-4444 or the-oar-house.com.

‘WILLY WONKA’ 7:30 p.m. $14-$20. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

SAWMILL & GUESTS 7 p.m. Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry, 8897 Byrom Campbell Road. 994-9219 or farmersopry.com.

‘THE MATTER OF SPIRITS’ AT LOBLOLLY 8 p.m. Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave. 439-3010 or loblollytheatre.com.

CHRIS ALVARADO TRIO 8 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

‘GUYS AND DOLLS’ 2:30 p.m. $15, Reservations required.

Ashmore Fine Arts Building, 1000 College Blvd. 484-1847 or pensacolastate.edu/lyceum.

SUNDAY 7.31

‘WILLY WONKA’ 2:30 p.m. $14-$20. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

▼LIVE MUSIC

THE ROWDIES 8 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

CLARENCE BELL 11 a.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

DELTA ROCKETS 8 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

RONNIE LEVINE 12 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

MOBTOWN VS. PENSACOLA 9 p.m. Doors open. 10 p.m.

Show starts. $10. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

LEE MELTON 3 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

THE REZ 9 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

THE ROWDIES 3 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

BUZZ CUTT 9 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-2211 or sandshaker.com.

JAM SANDWICH 5 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

TIMBERHAWK 9 p.m. End O’ the Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

TIM SPENCER 5 p.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

SCHOFIELD 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MITCH KIDD 7 p.m. The Oar House, 1000 S. Pace Blvd. 5494444 or the-oar-house.com.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

MONDAY 8.1 ▼LIVE MUSIC

JAZZ JAM SESSION 6:30 p.m. $5-$10. The Unique Café, 51 Gulf Breeze Parkway. 433-8382 or jazzpensacola.com.

▼FOOD & DRINK

GOURMET WINE DINNER AT LEE HOUSE 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Every Monday. Enjoy a five-course meal prepared by Chef Blake Rushing with wines paired by Amber Rushing. $65 per person. For reservations, call Blake Rushing at 3844333. Lee House Bed & Breakfast, 400 Bayfront Parkway.

GOURMET WINE DINNER AT LEE HOUSE 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Every Tuesday. Enjoy a five-course meal prepared by Chef Blake Rushing with wines paired by Amber Rushing. $65 per person. For reservations call Blake Rushing at 3844333. Lee House Bed & Breakfast, 400 Bayfront Parkway.

▼OTHER EVENTS

BEACH BLANKET MOVIE NIGHT AT MARGARITAVILLE 8 p.m.

“E.T.” Free. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

TUESDAY 8.2 ▼FOOD & DRINK

GOURMET WINE DINNER AT LEE HOUSE 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Every Monday. Enjoy a five-course meal prepared by Chef Blake Rushing with wines paired by Amber Rushing. $65 per person. For reservations, call Blake Rushing at 3844333. Lee House Bed & Breakfast, 400 Bayfront Parkway.

GOURMET WINE DINNER AT LEE HOUSE 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Every Tuesday. Enjoy a five-course meal prepared by Chef Blake Rushing with wines paired by Amber Rushing. $65 per person. For reservations call Blake Rushing at 3844333. Lee House Bed & Breakfast, 400 Bayfront Parkway.

▼LIVE MUSIC

MO JILES 7 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

BANDS ON THE BEACH FEATURING MASS KUNFUZION 7 p.m. The Gulfside Pavilion, 1 Via de Luna. 932-1500 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

MIKE PINTO 8 p.m. Doors open. 9 p.m. Show Starts. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

WEDNESDAY 8.3 ▼FOOD & DRINK

LUNCH & LEARN AT DK 12 p.m. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 S. Palafox. $15. 438-4688 or dk4u.com.

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hot times ▼LIVE MUSIC

AN EVENING WITH HOT TUNA 7:30 p.m. Doors open. 9 p.m.

Show starts. $25-$30. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 6076758 or vinylmusichall.com.

HERITAGE 9 p.m. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

THURSDAY 8.4 ▼ART

ART CLASS AT PWAT 6-8 p.m. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

▼FOOD & DRINK

WINE COCKTAILS AND GOURMET BUFFET 7-9 p.m. Chef Blake Rushing presents a gourmet buffet and wine cocktails paired by Amber Rushing. $40 per person. For reservations call Blake Rushing at 384-4333. Lee House Bed & Breakfast, 400 Bayfront Parkway.

▼LECTURES & CLASSES

REDDOG 8 p.m. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

SUNDAY 8.7

or pensacolastate.edu/lyceum.

THE REVIVALISTS 9 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

▼ART

ART CLASS AT PWAT 2-4 p.m. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

‘WILLY WONKA’ 2:30 p.m. $14-$20. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

‘GUYS AND DOLLS’ 7:30 p.m. $15, Reservations required.

Ashmore Fine Arts Building, 1000 College Blvd. 484-1847 or pensacolastate.edu/lyceum.

‘WILLY WONKA’ 7:30 p.m. $14-$20. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

‘THE MATTER OF SPIRITS’ AT LOBLOLLY 8 p.m. Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave. 439-3010 or loblollytheatre.com.

▼OTHER EVENTS

SUMMER GHOST TOURS 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 8:30 p.m.

Pensacola Historic Village, 205 E. Zaragoza St. 595-5985 or historicpensacola.org.

SIDEWALK STARGAZING 8 p.m.-12 a.m. 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 635-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

‘CIVIL WAR IN FLORIDA’ 6 p.m. Fort Pickens, 1400 Fort Pickens Road. $8. 934-2600 or nps.gov/guis.

SATURDAY 8.6

SUMMMER COUNTRY JAM FEATURING TYLER REEVE 6 p.m.

Opening act, Lucas Crutchfield. 8 p.m. Show starts. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

EVENINGS IN OLDE SEVILLE SQUARE 7 p.m. Mass Kunfuzion.Seville Square, between Alcaniz and Adams streets.

438-6505 or pensacolaheritage.org.

▼LIVE MUSIC

SOUNDS OF SUMMER 6 p.m. Rich Boy & His Guitar. Quietwater Shell, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 635-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

SAWMILL & GUESTS 7 p.m. Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry, 8897 Byrom Campbell Road. 994-9219 or farmersopry.com.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

‘GUYS AND DOLLS’ 2:30 p.m. $15, Reservations required.

Ashmore Fine Arts Building, 1000 College Blvd. 484-1847

▼OTHER EVENTS

BEACH BLANKET MOVIE NIGHT AT MARGARITAVILLE 8 p.m. “Surf’s

sandshakerlounge. com.

Thursday:

Seville QuarterLili Marlene’s 8 p.m.

Karaoke with Krazy George. 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

Saturday:

▼LIVE MUSIC

THE REVIVALISTS 9 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

▼THEATRE & PERFORMANCE

‘GUYS AND DOLLS’ 7:30 p.m. $15, Reservations required.

Ashmore Fine Arts Building, 1000 College Blvd. 484-1847 or pensacolastate.edu/lyceum.

‘WILLY WONK A’ 7:30 p.m. $14-$20. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jef ferson St. 432-2042 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

‘THE MATTER OF SPIRITS’ AT LOBLOLLY 8 p.m. Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave. 439-3010 or loblollytheatre.com.

▼OTHER EVENTS

SIDEWALK STARGAZING 8 p.m.-12 a.m. 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 635-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

▼Karaoke

Hub Stacey’s at The Point 9 p.m. Karaoke with Mark Eskew. 5851 Galvez Road. 4970071 or hubstaceys. com.

Hub Stacey’s Downtown 9 p.m. Karaoke with Krazy George. 312 E. Government St. 469-1001 or hubstaceys.com.

Tuesday:

Sunday:

SAME TIME, SAME PLACE Paddy O’Leary’s 9:30 p.m. 49 Via De Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-9808 or paddyolearysirishpub.com.

Wednesday:

Sandshaker Lounge 9 p.m. Karaoke with Becky. 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 932-2211 or

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Seville Quarter 8 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Karaoke With Krazy George. Lili Marlene’s, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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GOURMET WINE DINNER AT LEE HOUSE 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Every Tuesday. Enjoy a five-course meal prepared by Chef Blake Rushing with wines paired by Amber Rushing. $65 per person. For reservations call Blake Rushing at 3844333. Lee House Bed & Breakfast, 400 Bayfront Parkway.

BUSHWACKER FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Portofino Boardwalk, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-1500 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

SAWMILL & GUESTS 7 p.m. Chumuckla’s Farmers’ Opry, 8897 Byrom Campbell Road. 994-9219 or farmersopry.com.

BUSHWACKER FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Portofino Boardwalk, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-1500 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER 6 p.m. Rich Boy & His Guitar. Quietwater Shell, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 635-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

▼FESTIVALS

FRIDAY 8.5

▼FESTIVALS

THE REVIVALISTS 3 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

GOURMET WINE DINNER AT LEE HOUSE 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Every Monday. Enjoy a five-course meal prepared by Chef Blake Rushing with wines paired by Amber Rushing. $65 per person. For reservations, call Blake Rushing at 3844333. Lee House Bed & Breakfast, 400 Bayfront Parkway.

ART CLASS AT PWAT 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 1-3 p.m., 4-6 p.m., 6-9 p.m. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35-$45. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER 6 p.m. Rich Boy & His Guitar. Quietwater Shell, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 635-4803 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

ART CLASS AT PWAT 6-8 p.m. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

▼LIVE MUSIC

▼FOOD & DRINK

▼ART

GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC 7:30 p.m.

Doors open. 8:30 p.m. Show starts. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. $35. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

▼ART

BUSHWACKER FESTIVAL 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Portofino Boardwalk, 735 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 932-1500 or visitpensacolabeach.com.

‘INVASION FROM PLANET X’ 7:30-9 p.m. Pensacola Visitor Information Center, 1401 E. Gregory St. 417-7343 or ufotrolley.com.

HERB CLASS AT EVER’MAN 5:30 p.m. Free for members, $2 for non-members.Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

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GUYS & DOLLS

AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL ON-STAGE AT PSC

BY Barry Shuck

T

here are several types of live plays, including comedies, musicals, dramas and suspense who-dunits. The most celebrated of all these are the musicals because of the tremendous response and overflowing crowds.

Pensacola State College (PSC) is offering one of the most cherished musicals of all time with the romantic comedy sensation “Guys and Dolls,” featuring the music and lyrics of Frank Loesser.

Every summer, PSC leaves a spot on their theatre calendar for a show whose cast is strictly high school students. This summer, the Pensacola area has the privilege of witnessing “Guys and Dolls” live on stage in its entire splendor.

“Love makes the world go around, and that’s what this play is about: love, love, love,” said Rodney Whatley, PSC’s Director of Theatre.

“Boy meets girl, they fall in love, they fight and then realize they can’t live without each other--with great singing and dancing in between.”

The original production landed on Broadway in 1950 and subsequently ran for 1,200 performances. Throughout the years, the musical has won numerous honors including 19 Tony Awards.

Several famous actors and singers have performed in the show, including Frank Sinatra, Nathan Lane, Marlon Brando, Patrick Swayze, Ewan McGregor and Pensacola’s own Ashley Brown.

The stage for this story is centered in New York City. The main character, Nathan Detroit, is a destitute, two-bit gambler. In an effort to change his financial situation, he attempts to set up a crap game after hearing that a lot of high rollers are in town. Detroit needs $1,000 to secure a location for his illegal game and tries to borrow the funds from renowned gambler Sky Masterson. Instead, Detroit bets that he can provide a female who will not accompany Masterson on a trip to Cuba after the gambler brags that every woman desires him.

The woman chosen just happens to be mission worker Sarah Brown, played by Claney Outzen. Brown’s life’s ambition is to stop sin and corruption--especially gam-

bling. Meanwhile, Detroit’s fiancé of 14 years, nightclub singer Miss Adelaide, is pressuring him for a marriage commitment.

“She plays by her own rules,” explained Haylee Grace, cast as Miss Adelaide. “Being a performer and the envy of other dolls in town is not enough for her. She wants to be married, and nothing is going to get in the way of her dream.”

Sarah does indeed go to Cuba with Masterson, and sparks begin to fly between the two. Upon their arrival back in New York, the mission where Brown works has been the site of Detroit’s gambling operation while she was gone. Brown accuses Masterson of setting up the whole scheme via her absence, to which Masterson asks, “What the hell kind of doll are you?” Her answer is, “I’m a Mission doll,” and then informs him they are no good for each other.

“When a girl comes along who is strong-willed, Sky is not only intrigued but tempted,” appealed Elliott Freeman, who is cast as Masterson. “There is almost an inevitable feeling to connect. As basic physics teaches: opposites attract.”

“The singing voice for Sky was the most important element when casting that character,” Whatley explained. “Elliott showed power and maturity beyond his years. He has artistic ability with great range.”

The crap game is moved into an underground sewer. One of the out-of-towners is a large man by the nickname of Big Jule (Will Patrick). He has established huge losses but won’t let the game end until his winnings replenish, and his pistol is his main motivator. Conflict soon ensues.

The gamblers end up back at the mission, but this time to attend a prayer meeting led by Brown at Masterson’s request. His intention is to rekindle their relationship. The meeting is interrupted by local police officer Lt. Brannigan (Marie Videa) who has intentions of arresting everyone

for the crap game held previously in the mission hall. But Brown saves the gamblers and clears up the matter to the Lieutenant’s satisfaction. The show’s conclusion is not only romantic and thought-provoking, but sorts out all the pieces.

The cast is a whopping 43 members playing 82 roles. Whatley has done a tremendous job with organizational aspects of such a huge show while at the same time bringing out the tenderness necessary for certain scenes.

The music director is Diane Queen, while Don Snowden heads the orchestra. The choreographer is Michael Dennis, head costumer Edee Mathews-Green and technical director Bob Gandrup.

“This show is funny, it’s good, it’s clever, it’s exciting, and the characters are pursuing their hearts’ dreams,” Whatley concluded. “You will come out of this performance much happier than when you went in; even if you were ecstatically happy when you sat down.”

Time Magazine called this show “the greatest of all American musicals.” For the price of a ticket, local theatre-goers can judge for themselves. info@inweekly.net

‘GUYS AND DOLLS’

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m.

Sundays, July 29-31, Aug. 5-7 WHERE: Pensacola State College, Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, 1000 College Blvd.

COST: $15 DETAILS: 484-1847 or pensacolastate.edu/mt

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news of the weird IN JANUARY, a baby was born to Canadians Kathy Witterick and David Stocker, but seven months later, they still have not revealed to family or friends whether little “Storm” is a boy or a girl. The couple are intending to raise Storm free of gender-specific cultural stereotypes (i.e., such things as domesticity, aggressiveness, preferences for arts or mathematics) because society tends to overvalue “boy” norms. On a larger scale, in Stockholm, according to a June Associated Press dispatch, the 33 Swedish preschoolers at the Egalia school socialize in daily environments scrubbed of all gender references.

For example, boys and girls alike play with kitchen toys and building materials, and when playing “family,” parental roles are interchangeable. Critics say the children will be left unprepared for the “real” world.

WHO KNEW? “The streets of 47th Street are literally paved with gold,” said one of New York City’s gold wranglers, as he, down on all fours and manipulating tweezers, picked specks of gold, silver and jewels that had fallen off of clothing and jewelry racks as they were rolled from trucks into stores. The man told the New York Post in June that he had recently earned $819 in redemptions for six days’ prospecting.

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cisco’s La Oaxaquena Bakery, but pulled in June by local health authorities, who were concerned that the bakery was importing Mexican insects rather than using American ones); (2) cicada ice cream (at Sparky’s Homemade in Columbia, Mo., but also yanked off sale by local health authorities in June); (3) maggot-melt sandwiches (which are just what you suspect—cheese and dead maggots—at the California State Fair in July).

• In June, scientists at China’s Agricultural University in Beijing announced that they had produced human breast milk from genetically modified dairy cows and expect supplies to be available in supermarkets within three years. Employing technology once used to produce the sheep “Dolly,” researchers created a herd of 300 modified cows, which yielded milk that was reported as “sweeter” and “stronger” than typical cow milk.

GROWING UP EARLY (1) A loaded handgun fell from the pocket of a kindergarten student in Houston in April, fi ring a single bullet that slightly wounded two classmates and the “shooter.” (2) Prosecutors in Grant County, Wis., fi led fi rst-degree sexual assault charges recently against a 6-year-old boy, stemming from a game of “doctor” that authorities say he pressured a 5-year-old girl into in 2010. (3) Lakewood, Colo., police, attempting to wrest control of a sharpened stick that a second-grade boy was using to threaten classmates and a teacher, gave him two shots of pepper spray. (The boy had just fi nished shouting to police, “Get away from me you f---ers.”)

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LEADING ECONOMIC INDICATORS In June, officials of California’s Alvord Unified School District announced that their brand-new, $105 million high school, Hillcrest, would remain unused for the coming school year (and perhaps beyond) -- because the budgetstrapped state does not have $3 million to run the school for a year. (In any event, it costs $1 million per year just to maintain the building to prevent its deterioration.)

FULLCIRCLEOUTSOURCING A Mumbai, India, company, Aegis Communications, announced in May that it will hire about 10,000 new employees to work in its call centers fielding customer service problems for U.S.based companies. However, those jobs are not in India. Aegis will outsource those jobs to Americans, at $12 to $14 an hour, at nine call centers in the United States.

RECURRING THEMES News of the Weird has mentioned various overseas prisons where crime kingpins serve time in relative comfort (through bribery or fear), but according to a June New York Times dispatch, Venezuela’s San Antonio prison (which houses the country’s drug traffickers) is in a class of its own. San Antonio’s four swimming pools frequently host inmates’ families and “guests,” who lounge with barbecue meals and liquor. Paid “bodyguards” pass the time shucking oysters for alpha-dog-inmate Teofi lo Rodriguez. DirecTV dishes serve the cells. Drug-smuggling via guards is so prevalent that Venezuelan locals actually visit the prison to buy the surplus (which they carry out because guards only “search” them upon entering). Rodriguez’s enforcement is backed up by an openly displayed arsenal of guns. Said a Russian drug trafficker-inmate, “Th is is the strangest place I’ve ever been.”

PEOPLE WHO ACCIDENTLY SHOT THEM SELVES RECENTLY Sean Murphy, 38,

destroyed most of his finger trying to shoot off a wart (South Yorkshire, England, June). A Secret Service agent (assigned to Nancy Reagan) shot himself in the hip holstering his gun (Ventura, Calif., February).

A 17-year-old boy, playing with a gun in bed, shot himself in the testicles (Orlando, February). A training officer at the Ohio Peace Officer Academy shot himself in the thigh (December). Sheriff Lorin Nielson of Bannock County, Idaho, shot himself in the hand (December). Johnathan Hartman, 27, holstering his gun in his back pocket (after threatening his girlfriend), shot himself in the butt (Billings, Mont., December). A man trying to scratch his nose with a pellet gun shot himself in the face (Amherst, Mass., November).

Send your Weird News to Chuck Shepherd, P.O. Box 18737, Tampa, Fla., 33679 or weirdnews@earthlink.net, or go to www.NewsoftheWeird.com.

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ACROSS 1 For men only 5 Nick and Nora’s film terrier 9 Exit a plane the hard way 14 Baby bottom cleaner 15 Cut from the same cloth 16 “Honest to goodness!”

17 “ Them” insects 18 Missile housing 19 Porkpie materials 20 Actor Gibson’s desert animal?

22 Up to the present time 23 Briber y of a sort 24 Game show sound 26 One end of London 29 The scarlet letter, for one 33 Upscale living quarters 37 Comstock, for one 39 “52nd Street” performer Billy 40 Geometr y calculation 41 Raise, as one’s interest 42 Driveway stains 43 Stitched up 44 In unison, at the Met 45 Slowly, at the Met 46 Prepares, as a salad 48 Gen. Robert _ _ _ 50 Words before “record” or “good example” 52 Word in two states’ names 57 Court demand 60 Actor Newhart’s cookout fare?

63 “Macbeth” composer 64 Captain of the Pequod 65 Loser to VHS 66 Absolutely perfect 67 What to call a king

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DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT, BAPTIST HEALTH CARE What is your chief characteristic?

I’m always thinking (and not always listening), and as a result often repeat what others have already said as if it were my own idea. If this ever happens to one of my friends they call it “Pulling a Scott.”

What do you appreciate most about your friends?

When we make time to get together we pick up right where we left off.

Who is your favorite fiction character?

JD, from the TV show “Scrubs” Who is your favorite non-fiction character?

Ben Franklin

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68 Turns someone into a patsy 69 Popular fabric sof tener 70 Dug up weeds 71 _ _ _ majeste (high treason) DOWN 1 Home for alligators 2 Athlete’s foot 3 In a suitable manner 4 Painting primer 5 Writer Milne’s motor club?

6 Take some of f the top 7 Villa’s decoration 8 “ There was _ _ _ woman ...”

9 _ _ _ terrible (brat) 10 Actor Pesci’s action figure?

11 “Beverly Hillbillies” daughter _ _ _ May 12 Quote a passage 13 Dr y run 21 Nile queen, for short 25 “What a Wonderful World” opening 27 Went home feet first

28 Plumed velvet hat 30 Enter 31 Certain cheese sandwich 32 What’s more 33 Playbill listing 34 Common cookie 35 Late-night monologue inspiration 36 Actor Aykroyd’s four-door car?

38 Burr/Hamilton event 41 Historian’s concern 45 Rumor source, of ten 47 In a spook y way 49 Actor Harris’ kingsized furniture?

51 Cause embarrassment to 53 Capital of Afghanistan 54 Rotund 55 Shopping bags 56 Synonym for 51-Down 57 Roman who recorded Greek my thology 58 Design over 59 Nancy of mysteries 61 Xenia’s state 62 Naked

What is the best thing you have ever won?

On the last episode of “Frasier” they advertised a promotion to register online to win a trip to Seattle.

Well...we didn’t win the trip to Seattle, but we won 4th place—a year’s supply of Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies!

What did your mother always tell you?

“Stand up straight!”

What is the worst idea you’ve ever had?

I’m sure my wife has a long list, but I would say trying to teach my wife how to drive a manual car. In case you’re wondering, yes, we’re still married—we just celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary.

What is your favorite food?

Global Grill’s blue cheese stuffed filet with lump crab meat on top Which talent would you most like to have?

I prefer super powers, so for me it’s the ability to fly.

What movie do you love to watch repeatedly?

Any of the Harry Potter movies What was your most embarrassing moment?

I was running to stop a small passenger bus for me and my friends after an Atlanta Braves baseball game.

I looked behind me to make sure my friends were still there and ran into the back of the bus, which had stopped. I then fell backwards, just like Wile E. Coyote in the Road Runner cartoons, with hundreds of people around to watch and see.

What TV show is your guilty pleasure?

“So You Think You Can Dance” What is the last book you read?

“The Screw Tape Letters” by C.S. Lewis What is your theme song?

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