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winners & losers winners TROY BROWN The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office missing persons investigator was assigned the case of Tia McShane, age 11, who hadn’t been seen for years. The child was restricted to a wheelchair because of cerebral palsy. Her father, who had divorced her mother, began looking for Tia when he discovered her mother had died.

The investigation led Brown to a rental unit in the mother’s name and what may be the remains of the young girl. Brown’s perseverance and the help of the Florida Department of Children and Families, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, KlaasKids Foundation for Children, and Gulf Coast Search and Recovery were critical to the investigation.

SHAPE The Substance (abuse), HIV Assessment and Prevention Education program at the Lakeview Center recently received $1.49 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Covering a five-year period, the grant calls for SHAPE to focus its prevention efforts on young adults, ages 18 to 24. It also allows the program to expand its Rapid HIV Testing and Education Service through the use of social networking tools such as Facebook and Twitter.

STUDER GROUP The Gulf Breeze, Floridabased healthcare consulting firm has recently been named to the 2010 Best Small Business Workplaces list published by the Great Place to Work Institute. The Studer Group implements evidence-based leadership systems and practices that help healthcare organizations attain and sustain outstanding results. It was ranked 14th in the small business division of the “50 Best” list compiled each year by the Great Place to Work Institute and announced in Entrepreneur magazine.

losers RICK SANCHEZ The CNN host was fired following his controversial comments on a radio show. Sanchez called Jon Stewart, popular Comedy Central host, a “bigot” and said that CNN and the other networks are all run by Jewish people. Meanwhile, Glenn Beck promotes daily his revisions of history which inevitably somehow link President Obama to the Nazis and Beck is rewarded by Fox News.

MEG WHITMAN The California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman (R-CA) has taken a strong stance on illegal immigration. She wants to hold employers accountable for hiring only documented workers.

Her popular conservative position has been undermined by the recent revelation that she has employed an undocumented worker as a maid for the past nine years. Oops.

ALAN GRAYSON The Democratic congressman for Orlando crossed the line when he began running ads labeling his opponent Daniel Webster as “Taliban Dan.” The Grayson campaign has also been caught editing a video clip to make Webster, who has served in the state legislature and rose to become both House speaker and Senate majority leader, appear to say the opposite of what he really said.

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of Pensacola will get a new downtown public library by June 2011.

A 16,000-square-foot addition will be built on the site of the old Spring Street fire station and will be connected by a mostly glass, twostory lobby area to the renovated old building, forming a 44,000-square-foot library complex. The project will cost $7.6 million and will be paid for with $6 million in local option sales tax dollars, $606,500 U.S. Department of Energy grant and $1 million left over from the Tryon Branch Library construction.

Hooray, right? Well sort of. This construction is the first major renovation at the downtown library, which has also served since 1967 as the headquarters for the West Florida library system under the leadership of the City of Pensacola.

When it was opened 43 years ago, Lyndon Johnson was president. Bob Snow had just opened Rosie O’Grady’s on Government Street. Roger Staubach, Heisman Trophy winner and future Hall of Fame quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, was playing for the Pensacola Navy Goshawks.

The first students attended fall classes at the University of West Florida.

Twenty five years later, the downtown library was an antiquated eyesore that struggled to meet the needs of the community. When the voters passed the first local option sales tax in 1992, the Pensacola City Council didn’t include any major renovation or expansion of the facility. When the sales tax option was renewed seven years later, the city council allocated $4 million for a new downtown library.

Good news, right? No.

As so often happens in Pensacola, the city council patted itself on the back for its decision and then did nothing else. It was quickly recognized that the $4 million wasn’t enough to do the job.

The council toyed with creating a library taxing district, but failed to do it. They refused to reallocate local option sales tax dollars, and even though their property tax revenues jumped over 73 percent, the council didn’t budget any of those funds for the library construction.

The library sat in limbo for another eight years. In 2007, the local option sales tax was extended again, this time under the name “Penny for Progress.” An additional $2 million was added to the $4 million that was set aside back in 1999. Finally the city council seemed serious about doing something, but it would take another three and half years before the city would be ready to break ground on the facility.

Next month the Pensacola City Council will celebrate the start of the construction of the new downtown library. Lyndon Johnson will have long since passed away, but his actions on civil rights paved the way for Barack Obama to be our first African-American president. Bob Snow has moved on, but Rosie’s has expanded into the Seville Quarter complex and is still going strong. NAS Pensacola no longer has a football team, but UWF is talking about starting one.

Much has changed in the past 43 years.

Let’s hope our city government’s attitude towards our public libraries has, too, or, at least, it’s sense of urgency in accomplishing what it professes to support.

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ONE NATION WORKING TOGETHER PROGRESSIVES AND LIBERALS TRY TO BUILD ENTHUSIASM

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ight-wing radio personality and Fox News host Glenn Beck declared on his radio show that it would be a “well-orchestrated, well-monied, well-attended” event that would be bent on the “destruction of America,” and those attending wanted to take our nation and “give it to the Mexicans.”

The event, One Nation Working Together, took place Oct. 2 on the steps of Lincoln Memorial. I was there to cover it for The Daily Beast and to gain perspective on the lethargy among the Liberal, Progressive and Independent coalition that enthusiastically elected Barack Obama president two years ago but seems less than enthused for the mid-term elections.

There is a definite enthusiasm gap.

September polls showed that voters who plan to actually vote this year tend to lean Republican, even though polls of all registered voters showed Democrats had a 42 percent favorable rating to the GOP’s 35

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percent. The worry is that Democrats won’t show up at the polls in November, while the Republicans, who have been energized by the Tea Party movement, may come out in record numbers.

Friday night, before the One Nation rally, I talked with Matt Filipowicz, a progressive blogger, political cartoonist and comedian, about the gap.

“There is a definite lack of enthusiasm,” said Filipowicz over beers and crab cakes at Old Ebbitt Grill, the capitol’s oldest saloon.

“It has sort of been like (from the Obama administration) ‘We promised change, you believed us?’”

Filipowicz said the hardcore progressives and liberals will vote in November, but they are upset that former Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emmanuel blamed the progressives for the administration’s problems. Filipowicz and others point the finger at Emmanuel for pushing the White House to be more moderate. Filipowicz and others were worried about the attendance at One Nation.

“I hope there’s a good turnout tomorrow,” Filipowicz added.

The One Nation rally was planned as an alternative to the Restore America rally hosted at the same spot on Aug. 28 by Beck.

The primary organizers were the labor unions and the NAACP, who announced it less than 60 days before the event. It wasn’t

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endorsed by the White House or the DemoFor the remaining four hours the crowd cratic leadership on Capitol Hill. The only listened to Rev. Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, media coverage prior to the event was by Harry Belafonte, union leaders, civil rights Ed Schultz on MSNBC and his syndicated leaders, out-of-work Americans, immiradio program. grants, veterans and Native Americans There was a reason for Filipowicz and speak on justice, jobs and human rights others to be worried, but fortunately for issues. The theme was “We need to pull the organizers, the weather cooperated and together, not be pulled apart.” the crowds came. I’ve read estimates from While standing at the Lincoln Memo80,000 to 250,000 people attended. I don’t rial, I caught up with Lily Eskelsen, a Utah know which number is accurate, but when elementary teacher who is the vice presiI looked out from the steps of the Lincoln dent of the National Education Association Memorial, I saw a sea of people surround(NEA). She was all smiles as we looked out ing the reflection pool and extending back at the throng listening to the speeches. to the Washington Monument.

“We are accomplishing, even as we The crowd was as diverse as I’ve ever speak, an amazing coalition of 400-plus seen, each union and organization wearing organizations that have brought people different colored t-shirts and carrying their here,” Eskelsen said. “They get it. We are own unique posters. The first hour was an in- one nation and must work together.” terfaith service with music, prayers, sermons The NEA had 400 members at the One and readings from the Bible and Quran.

Nation rally and at least one member from Ed Schultz kicked off the speeches. “We each state. They were all wearing blue are together. This march is about the power t-shirts. I asked her about the Republican to the people. It is about the people standParty and why she thought they didn’t “get” ing up to the corporations. Are you ready public education. to fight back?”

He ended it with, “This is a defining moment in America. Are you American?”

The crowd shouted, “Yes!” “Do you love this country?”

Schultz shouted.

Again the crowd yelled, “Yes.” “This is no time to back down,” Schultz said. “This is time to fight for America.”

The crowd stretches from Lincoln Memorial to Washington Monument.

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A man is arrested for breaking into a pharmacy to sleep.

Bennett Ervin Turner, 38, was seen on surveillance cameras crawling into the store attic and walking around.

The technology firm Avalex announces it will move its operations from downtown Pensacola to Gulf Breeze.

An Escambia County deputy is wounded in a shootout at a Motel 6 on Pensacola Boulevard.

Deputy Jason Ates was shot in the back of the leg while exchanging fire with Michael Scott Lee, 21, who was killed.

news briefs “I think even the staunchest conservative wants strong public schools,” said Eskelsen, who shared that most of her family is Republican. “The Republican voters are starting to ask why their leadership doesn’t support public schools. Instead they keep talking about privatizing it with charter schools and vouchers. They want to base pay on test scores.”

She said, “I taught at homeless shelters in Salt Lake City. Who wants to take my students, if (the teachers’) families might suffer because they took the most challenging students?”

She spoke about the NEA’s Priority School Campaign. “Priority Schools focuses on the schools that need us the most, those with the highest poverty rate,” she said. “Those children need us the most, the schools are everything for them. We say go into those schools and give those kids what they need.

“Republicans are telling us that’s a great idea, that’s where we need to be putting our greatest resources. The Republican leadership doesn’t get it. Instead they want to hand out a few vouchers. They don’t really want to turn those schools around.”

She added, “The voters should be asking the Republican leadership ‘What are you thinking? You should be investing in our public schools. That’s how you turn this country around.’”

When asked why these mid-term elections were so important, Eskelsen replied, “Every election is the most important election. But we’ve never faced such a negative political climate that has been attacking public schools, attacking the people who work in those public schools and attacking the people who represent the teachers and support staff.

If the people who are attacking our public schools win, our children lose.

“That’s why we brought teachers from every state here to emphasize public schools are important in every community. Every family should care about who they elect to make these decisions.”

Will the One Nation rally be enough to galvanize Eskelsen’s members and those of the other organizations there? We will know the evening of Nov. 2 after the polls are closed. rick@inweekly.net

HAYWARD SKIPS DEBATE Last week Pensacola Mayoral Candidate Ashton Hayward refused to debate at a Downtown Rotary Club event because local politician Jerry Maygarden would be moderating the event. In an e-mail to Rotary membership, Hayward wrote: “First, my campaign evaluates every speaking engagement I am invited to. As you can imagine, with a mayoral campaign of this nature there is no shortage of event requests.

I’m balancing several demands on my time – from fundraising, to knocking on doors, to speaking to groups like yours, and other general campaign work, not to mention being a husband, father, and businessman.

I was concerned to learn that Jerry Maygarden was going to be the moderator for the forum you had planned. I’ve known Jerry a long time, but I also knew he was very outspoken against the charter campaign last fall, which I supported. Jerry was also one of Mike Wiggins’ campaign contributors.

As you can imagine, this felt a little like watching the Florida-Florida State game with Jimbo Fisher or Urban Meyer as the referee…it just didn’t look quite fair.

This circumstance, combined with another scheduling conf lict (I was invited to also attend a meeting of the Pensacola Ministerial Alliance) convinced me to decline this invitation.

More troubling, however, was the very partisan comments made by Jerry Maygarden in an e-mail to some of you after my initial response.

In short, Jerry’s email commentary, as well as comments by a few others forwarded to me, made it clear that I made the right decision not to be in a forum moderated by a campaign contributor to my opponent and the city’s lobbyist under Mike Wiggins.”

A Hayward supporter told IN “this wasn’t one of Hayward’s finest moments;” Another Rotarian wrote the IN, “To me the email, forwarded from a Downtown Rotarian, comes off as juvenile and lame.”

Hayward may the first candidate to ever pass on the oldest Rotary Club in Pensacola – and one of the oldest in the nation and the second club formed in Florida.

They aren’t accustomed to being shunned, especially for a meeting with the Pensacola Ministerial Alliance.

In 2006, Save Our City, the political action that opposed the Community Maritime Park, nearly backed out of a forum televised on WSRE because IN editor Duwayne Escobedo was on the panel –not the moderator, just on the panel.

After the letter surfaced, Wiggins told IN he was not used to turning down events to speak.

“I always appreciate the extra time. I show up everywhere.”

SCHOOL DISTRICT FAVORS AMENDMENT 8 The Escambia County School Board is

now in agreement with the controversial Amendment 8 legislation that effect classroom sizes in Florida schools.

“The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, recognizing the need for smaller classes and the need for f lexibility at the school level in providing the best education for students of this District, encourage citizens to support proposed Amendment 8 in the 2010 general election,” reads a statement from the board.

The legislation, which will be on the Nov. 2 ballot, asks for voters to change the Florida Constitution’s s current “‘maximum’ class sizes to school-wide ‘average’ class sizes.” Revisions would amend class size requirements for public schools and provide an effective date. At least 60 percent of voters must approve the measure in order pass the measure.

Additional information on this amendment may be found on the District Website (escambia.k12.fl.us) or at the Florida School Board Association’s Website (fsba.org).

SOME UPSET WITH WIGGINS, TOO While mayoral buzz has largely centered around Ashton Hayward’s Rotary Club debate skip, there is a rumble in the AfricanAmerican community over Mayor Mike Wiggins speaking at the memorial service

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U.S. Senate Republican candidate Marco Rubio makes a campaign stop at Dog House Deli. More than 50 supporters attend the event.

A man is arrested in connection with an Aug. 25 fatal shooting. Larry Cox, Jr., 22, is charged with an open count of murder of Matthew Suarez, 23.

Seville Square hosts the ninth annual Barktoberfest. The Humane Society of Pensacola fundraiser features 75 vendors, information booths and a kids’ activity area.

The 21st annual Jay Peanut Festival concludes with thousands attending and more than 200 selling booths.

of community activist Leroy Boyd and reading a proclamation honoring him.

Wiggins was not on the program and had been a vocal opponent of Boyd’s efforts to rename Alcaniz St. for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The question that some are asking is would Wiggins have done the same thing at the funeral service for Vince Whibbs, Sr. or M.J. Menge. Many felt the appropriate time to speak would have been at a city council meeting.

Wiggins tells IN the Boyd family had invited him to speak at the service and that Mrs. Boyd had approved the wording of the proclamation. Wiggins said that although he and Leroy often disagreed they talked often “Leroy would often come plop himself in my office, which is just down from his place,” Wiggins says. “We talked more than people realized.”

WAVES OF MUSIC After the music dies down at the much-anticipated Deluna Fest on Oct. 16, the sounds of electronic beats will fill the air downtown at Dolce Vita—for a good cause.

“Greenwaves,” a musical venture focused on raising money for the 399 South Project (that benefits oil spill victims) will feature two stages: one for DJs and another for local and regional bands.

“Our headlining band is a Jacksonville favorite named, ‘Greenhouse Lounge,’ who have been blowing up on the festival circuit and all over the Southeast,” says organizer Laney Camferdam.

Dills and Eddie Gold will be featured on the DJ stage. Both acts are playing Deluna on Oct. 15. Others set to play include Monozygotik and Greenhit.

So far more than 280 people have RSVP’d for the event on Facebook.

The price is $8 for admission. According to Camferdam, all proceeds go to the 399 charity or a local children’s art program.

If you are interested in contributing to GreenWaves, e-mail shaunholifield@ yahoo.com.

N E WS OF T H E W E E K A Milton man shoots his daughter’s boyfriend and then himself. Federico Acain, 68, and Malcolm Skipper, 31, are both recovering from gunshot injuries.

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THE STRUGGLES TO AGREE ON A REGIONAL VISION - BY SEAN BOONE

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uried within manila folders inside the University of West Florida library’s basement lies the blueprints for Pensacola’s most successful plan.

It was 1976, the nation’s bicentennial year, and Mayor Warren Briggs had just helped steer an initiative to develop a long-term plan for the community. Action ‘76, as it was called, used the input of more than 1,300 citizens to create a document that outlined goals on such things as bettering education, bringing in new businesses to the area and planning for future growth along the waterfront.

Although more than 60 percent of the plan’s goals were reached in five years, it was largely seen as a failure by the community—subsequently pushing leaders to create several other plans of action to generate population growth and prosperity.

It would be another 20 years before another large-scale community plan was devised.

Using chamber of commerce backing from both Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, Envision Escarosa was created in 1997 as an initiative to improve the area’s 10 largest problems by 2020. Like Action ’76, the plan was based upon community input and used a steering committee.

Envision’s focus was to create a more regional approach to tackling the problems in the area by using a $60,000 outline from the Jacksonville-based LukeVision consultant group.

But unlike its predecessor, Envision wasn’t marked as a reference for future community efforts or even stored away in a dusty archive. Despite being led by many leaders who are still prominent in the Pen-

sacola community, the 13-year-old project has been largely forgotten.

THE FALLOUT

Initially Envision looked to be successful. More than 600 people showed up for a citizen stakeholders meeting in January 1998 to select the top 10 issues to be considered for the project. In March, a final draft for the community vision was finished, with environment, education and economic development finishing as the top three problems to address in the two counties.

The six-month goal setting process that included 170 task force members and representatives from Pensacola Area and Santa Rosa Chambers had never been done before. Nor had any plan given the community such awareness on so many issues.

But what, more than anything else, broke the plan was lack of substance—or specific ways to tackle each goal.

Although Action ’76 might have been defunct, it established itself with concrete projects such as creating a new governmental center, restoring the Saenger Theatre and improving the port—all of which were eventually done. It is also included the construction of the Civic Center.

Instead of using a consultant plan from a specific group, the Action plan brought in the Executive Director of Goals for Dallas to brief the steering committee and had assistance from the Baton Rouge Goals Congress. It also held “background” briefings with selected city, county and regional officials.

E.W. Hopkins, who worked on the plan as a representative of the Pensacola

Chamber, says people during that time had more personal stakes involved, which likely made it more important for them to see a plan formulate.

“The community was a lot closer at that time and the Chamber was really involved (with Action ’76),” he says. “We had a very strong business community …banks were owned locally, where as now, most are branches.”

Envision may have also had trouble due to its timing. Back in the 70s, Pensacola lost roughly 14 percent of its population.

But the 80s and early 90s saw double-digit growth and a better economic climate.

Local leaders such as Escambia County Commissioner Grover Robinson, Emerald

“I think when things are going well, people dig in their heels…when things are going bad, they say let’s circle the wagons,” says Robinson. “That’s a natural psychology.

“I feel we are less divisive now then we were then as a community. I think tragedy and challenge brings you together,” he adds. “Even though we had (hurricanes) Opal and Erin, it was nothing compared to Ivan and the economy.”

ENVISION BREAKUP

Between March 1998 and the finished product’s release in June 1998, tensions arose among Envision committee members—particularly over economic development and environmental issues—that eventually weakened support for the project.

Dr. Enid Siskin, an environmental advocate and UWF professor of Public Health who served on the project’s steering committee and helped write the final document, says Henry Luke (CEO of LukeVision) often got involved in the discussions and created unnecessary problems. “(Luke) would say stuff like, ‘You know, I don’t think that was a good idea.’ After several meetings, one of the environmental people had a meltdown and walked out.

“Unfortunately, the arguments became the focus instead of the process.”

John Tice, who served as committee co-chair, says once it was evident that the project was falling apart, he felt the only solution was to bring in a facilitator.

“I THINK WHEN THINGS ARE GOING WELL, PEOPLE DIG IN THEIR HEELS… WHEN THINGS ARE GOING BAD, THEY SAY LETS CIRCLE THE WAGONS, THAT’S A NATURAL PSYCHOLOGY.” —ESCAMBIA COUNTY COMMISSIONER GROVER ROBINSON Coast Utility Authority Board member Lois Benson and Olive Road Baptist Church Pastor Ted Traylor who were part of the Envision steering committee all tell IN they have not talked about the plan in years.

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“I wanted to use the remaining funding for this and try to make some resolutions,” he says. “That’s when they said, ‘Let’s put it to rest.’ It was evident that the people pushing this were not getting what they wanted.”

Luke, who has implemented vision plans in 65 cities (including Mobile and Panama City) since 1983, recalls the meetings being far from disruptive.

“I don’t know if ‘hostility’ is the right word,” he says. “My meetings were very

transparent…set up to let everyone talk and give opinions. Between March 30 and May 7 there were at least 2,800 people in attendance (at the meetings). This thing really went out to the public.

“As far as the environment versus the business argument…that’s not an unusual thing. That’s part of the process and I think the document was a balanced process.”

But Siskin says that because economic development was not the top issue in the

ENVISION ESCAROSA PLAN 1998 ▶OUR VISION

By 2020 EscaRosa: —Will have a rational program for sustainable development that balances the ENVIRONMENTAL, economic, infrastructure and social equity goals of the community.

—Will have a world class EDUCATION system that maximizes the potential of all individuals and prepares them to actively contribute to our community.

—Will have an aggressive, balanced ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT program that will raise the standard of living into the top quartile of peer-sized communities without compromising the environment or quality of life.

—Will have INFRASTRUCTURE development that is regionally planned to apply the principles of sustainability (economic development, environment, and social equity) while assuring quality of life for all residents.

—Will be a safe, attractive COMMUNITY that is rich in civic pride, diversity, respect and cultural resources.

—Will have GOVERNMENT that continuously increases its efficiency and protects the freedoms of its citizens.

—Will have a highly engaged PRIVATE SECTOR that will provide leadership in executing the EscaRosa Vision while supporting environmental, cultural and diversity issues.

▶OUR CORE VALUES

Our citizens and the community will develop and use these core values as the guideposts as we pursue our interdependent Visions and Strategies. Core Values are principles that guide us in daily decisions: Integrity, Responsibility, Faith in God, Respect, and Sustainability.

▶KEY BENCHMARKS

The following key benchmarks will be used to measure the region’s progress each year. Although we have a lot to accomplish over the next 22 years, we expect to see continual improvement every year along the way.

ENVIRONMENT—Envision EscaRosa has 25 Strategies for the Environment Foundation. During the first year of Collaborative Implementation, Vision Partners will adopt specific strategies for implementation. Strategic alliances of Vision Partners will develop action steps and benchmarks to measure the progress of adopted strategies. All of the benchmarks for the Environment Foundation will be considered a Key Benchmark.

EDUCATION—Before 2020, Escambia and Santa Rosa school systems will rank in the top quartile of schools in the United States in a combination of graduation rate and College Board scores adjusted for the percentage of students taking the test.

History—Each year, Expansion Management Magazine surveys approximately 1,000 school districts with enrollments with 600 students or more. Their graduate outcome index is a combination of graduation rate and average College Board scores adjusted for percentage of students taking the test. The graduate outcome index is on a scale of 150 to 50. In 1997, the Santa Rosa County School District outcome index was 102 and the Escambia County School District outcome index was 102. This places both counties in the second quartile.

INCOME—The EscaRosa private sector earnings per job (adjusted for cost of living) will reach or exceed the top quartile for the 50 peer-sized MSAs by 2020.

History—In 1994, the private sector earnings per job of EscaRosa’s 50 peer-sized MSAs at the bottom of the first quartile was $26,441 and EscaRosa’s private

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sector earnings per job (adjusted for cost of living) was $23,424 or a ratio of 88.6 percent.

POVERTY—The percentage of EscaRosa individuals living in poverty will be decreased by 50 percent by 2020.

History—The 1990 Census indicates that 17 percent of individuals in Escambia and 14.2 percent of individuals in Santa Rosa lived in poverty.

INTOLERANCE—Intolerance between races in EscaRosa will be eliminated as measured by an annual scientific survey.

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I. ENVIRONMENT

VISION: EscaRosa will have a rational program for sustainable development that balances the environmental, economic, infrastructure and social equity goals of the community.

STRATEGIES: (Including General and Growth Management) 1. Develop a sustainable community that maintains a balance between environmental integrity and economic development.

2. Develop regional storm water systems to replace small satellite drainage facilities. Decrease the direct discharge of storm water runoff in bays and estuaries by 25 percent every five years.

3. Enforce existing environmental laws and regulations, including but not limited to compliance with air and water quality standards of the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act and hazardous waste laws.

4. Provide for effective enforcement of existing tree ordinances. Encourage incentives for saving and replanting trees.

5. Focus, manage and control growth so as to minimize the impact to the environment.

6. Develop ecotourism by using our best natural resources as profit centers while protecting their integrity.

7. Oppose offshore drilling within 100 miles of Florida’s

which is broken into five sectors: education, environment, health, housing and poverty.

Tice says it has been successful because it isn’t forced to compete with a specific interest and is backed by the private sector.

“We’re really good at looking like we’re doing stuff with these task forces,” he says.

“The problem is that (plans like Envision) will not work unless you have buy-ins from everyone. If people don’t feel they can make money, they are dropped.”

Coast and do not allow oil and gas companies to dump their waste into the Gulf.

8. Decrease the number of septic tanks operating in environmentally sensitive lands by 25 percent over the next five years and every five years thereafter.

9. Maintain a public education program that explains the economic, social and personal values of protecting the environment.

10. Search for clean alternative energy sources that are economically competitive.

11. Eliminate litter. Develop proactive methods to determine who is littering, and develop educational programs to address the group.

12. Impose mandatory recycling and curbside separation.

13. Develop and enforce rules for upkeep of commercial and residential properties.

14. Require local industry to comply with all applicable permits and regulation.

15. Focus on attracting clean industries and refuse to accept anything else.

16. Increase enforcement for environmental crimes such as unlawful polluting, littering, dumping, vandalism and destruction of public lands.

17. Establish and enforce height and density restrictions on Santa Rosa Island and Scenic corridors to preserve our uniqueness.

18. Create an environmental watch panel that produces quarterly reports, similar to the Pensacola News Journal’s Economy Watch Panel.

19. Provide convenient locations for free trash collection and more recycling drop off points.

20. Establish a wetlands mitigation bank.

21. Establish a program to educate the community about the disposal of toxic household waste.

22. Develop effective codes to address environmental concerns.

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“From my point of view…once economic development was not the first issue or what the citizens wanted, they did not push it with the degree they were pushing it before.”

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23. Make all planning documents consistent with sustainable communities.

24. Develop stronger comprehensive zoning and planning for development of new housing areas.

25. Complete the Superfund cleanup on North Palafox in Pensacola and ensure that the burden of industry pollution is not borne unfairly by poor working class and minority neighborhoods.

II. EDUCATION VISION: EscaRosa will have a world class education system that maximizes the potential of every individual and prepares them to actively contribute to our community.

STRATEGIES: (Including Pre-K-12, Higher Education, Lifelong Learning and Community Support) 1. Ensure all graduates are ready to attend a fouryear college, two-year college, a technical school, enter an apprenticeship program or immediately enter the workforce. Establish accurate assessment to measure what students know and can do that must be met for movement from grade to grade, and then for graduation.

2. Increase parental involvement in the school system and require parental accountability for their children’s education and in-school behavior.

3. Increase emphasis with students, parents and educators on technology and apprenticeship programs that will result in family-sustaining careers in the 70 percent to 80 percent of jobs not requiring a four-year college education in the 21st century.

4. Ensure a safe and creative learning environment for every student. Create a community, business and education partnership that supports school boards, administrators and teachers in maintaining disciplined classrooms.

5. Create a comprehensive EscaRosa undergraduate and graduate higher education system and curriculum that prepares students to meet the needs of the region’s employers in the 21st century. The curriculum must be continuously reviewed and revised in partnership with a council of area employers.

6. Expect all graduates to be competent in math, verbal/written communications and basic life management skills.

7. Increase teacher pay based on performance standards.

8. Demand high academic standards for all students.

9. Utilize accountability tools that measure the school system and individual school performance.

10. Instill core values in all students at all grade levels.

Warren Briggs says he believes some of the blame falls upon the lack of support from elected officials—more notably those in Tallahassee who represented the district.

The IN found a letter dated Feb. 28, 1979 from State Senator Tom Tobiasson to Mayor Briggs in which he declines an invitation to attend an official meeting on

11. Expect every child to have a parent or caring adult assist with their development from birth through adulthood. When the parent cannot fill this role, surrogate parents from neighborhood organizations, churches and civic organizations will step in as mentors and tutors in a formalized program.

12. Provide strong community support for education.

13. Teach tolerance, unity and diversity.

14. Eliminate adult illiteracy. Provide a job training program for new jobs created by expanding or relocating business that is competitive with other Southeastern metro areas. Expect each adult to be responsible for a continuous lifelong learning cycle that recognizes the global competitiveness of the 21st century. This lifelong learning cycle for most individuals will require retraining every five years to increase productivity and to continue receiving a family-sustaining wage.

15. Develop and maintain prenatal to age 12 healthcare programs, ensure adequate prenatal care for mothers, develop appropriate education programs for all children up to age 6, one-on-one support, and child care to help ensure a good education for all at-risk children.

16. Create challenging curricula with real world applications.

17. Provide alternative school environments and programs for special needs children, students needing extra discipline and gifted students.

18. Consider extending the length of the school day and school year to be competitive with other nations.

19. Create a world class library system that includes all of the educational system libraries and public libraries.

20. Ensure that each student has adequate school supplies, curriculum materials and access to leading edge instructional technology.

21. Recognize the creative problem-solving skills developed by the arts and the economic impact of the arts. Provide diverse arts education including Discipline-Based Arts Education: Art History, Art Criticism, Aesthetics, Art Production, Arts for a Complete Education and Very Special Arts Florida.

22. Focus special emphasis on technical education.

23. Expect the school board to set policy, administrators to provide leadership and management, and competent and inspired teachers.

24. Begin education in world history, global affairs, and foreign languages at the elementary school level.

25. Involve African Americans in all extracurricular activities. Teach African-American history as a part of Florida, American and World History. Hire more African-American teachers and administrators.

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10. Provide good entry level jobs for local graduating students.

11. Promote ecotourism that recognizes our unique topography and protects environmental integrity.

12. Eliminate consideration of offshore drilling for local economic development.

13. Attract industries that make products from recycled products, and encourage industries with “closed loop” systems.

14. Attract a full-service, four star destination resort and build a convention center as a magnet to attract visitors and support higher wage tourism jobs.

15. Establish an independent port authority to redevelop the Port of Pensacola, and add a foreign trade zone.

16. Develop economic plans to fully consider a growing retirement age population. Promote the retention of military retired population.

17. Plan for the possibility of a future reduction in military spending.

18. Reform worker’s compensation insurance.

19. Encourage small business development with emphasis on locally-based and closely held companies and recruit many small diversified businesses.

20. Eliminate the income differential between blacks and whites before 2020. Create an atmosphere and an environment where true diversity in the job place becomes a realistic component of economic development.

21. Enhance our teaching hospital system with research capability.

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VISION: EscaRosa will have an aggressive, balanced economic development program that will raise the standard of living into the top quartile without compromising the environment or quality of life.

STRATEGIES: 1. Strengthen relationships within EscaRosa to accomplish regional economic development initiatives. Develop a mechanism for Escambia and Santa Rosa counties to pool their resources and efforts to strengthen existing businesses/industries and recruit new clean businesses/ industries for the EscaRosa MSA. 2. Provide a tax and regulatory environment and other incentives that encourage expansion and attraction of clean businesses/industries.

3. Target industry clusters and core technologies that are clean industries which will offer higher wages and match the skills of the workforce created by our business-education partnership.

4. Realize the economic impact from continued development of downtown and/or historic areas.

5. Encourage business-education partnerships to focus on workforce development training.

6. Develop a community attitude that aggressively supports the development of UWF as a research university and uses the technology created in an aggressive technology transfer process.

7. Support, defend and enhance the local military presence with focus on aviation training.

8. Recognize that our history, arts and natural resources are a catalyst for economic development.

9. Revitalize inner city and blighted areas by attract-

things in the process,” says Robinson. “I do think it was the right thing to do at the right time, I just think it was too varied and people came to it to get what they wanted and didn’t work together, which undermined it.”

Despite gradual improvements in many vital community areas, the two counties have a long way to go—with or without a community-engaged plan.

Escambia County is currently ranked 18 out of 25 of the largest counties in the state in per capita income, 22 in poverty and 24 in population growth. This week, the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce will release its Vision 2015 plan under new president Jim Hizer. The plan focuses on economic development and job creation.

Hizer’s recent presentation before City Council focused on collaborating economic development efforts between Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.

But with a history of watered down and broken plans, will this be any more successful?

“We better be (successful). The new guy at the chamber (Hizer)…he comes with a message of regionalization, and I don’t think there’s another way to go.”

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the plan.

“The biggest problem for us was that elected officials didn’t participate… they didn’t adopt the plan… so there wasn’t much carried through,” he says.

Out of the 16 planning committees Action ’76 created, only one was led by a state authority—the Florida Department of Transportation.

Envision had no direct state ties and very few with local government bodies.

Current Mayor Mike Wiggins was serving his first year on City Council when the $60,000 Envision project came to life. He says there was very little interaction between the city and the project committees—something he believes would not have happened today.

“You have never really heard it mentioned,” he says. “Now everything has changed…we are all engaged in regional development now.”

Although the Envision plan was shelved, some of its goals have in fact been addressed through osmosis.

In 1998, Pensacola ranked 280 out of 366 metropolitan areas in per capita income. Last year, the city had improved to 213 on the list.

During that time period, the number of jobs in the area increased by nearly 13 percent.

In 2008, the city and county finally adopted curbside recycling, number 12 of the 25 environmental strategies in the Envision final document.

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HOT MUSIC, COOL NIGHTS: SU RV I VA L OF TH E F ITTE ST ON PE NSACOL A BE AC H

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abor Day was just the shot in the arm the beach needed, helping bars and restaurants to make it through the worst summer on record. If we landlubbers are having a hard time surviving these financial hard times, can you imagine having a business that relies on discretionary income?

Pensacola Beach bars and restaurants, along with all the people they employ, do just that. It is hard enough to sell anything right now, let alone persuade visitors to come from another state, stay on the beach and spend their money.

These days, every article you read tells you how to save money on a vacation or, even worse, a “staycation.” The incentive of $100 for each night’s stay didn’t last long. Responding to this state of affairs, we have some creative, strong, positive people in charge of these beach establishments, and they are not going to let an oil spill keep ‘em down. They have put years of hard work into producing many popular events, along with food and drink specials to chase away the anytime blues.

The beach bars and restaurants are happening places all year, but this year they have had to respond to many unexpected challenges. Cooler months are when you can enjoy nice breezy evenings, less humidity and the best sunsets. So what are the beach’s bars and restaurants doing to combat the loss of revenue from the devastating oil spill, on top of the fact that people have less money to spend on entertainment? Keep reading for the fall highlights.

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A large sign with the image of a piano and the words “Live Music” invites you to take a closer look at the Paradise Inn on Via De Luna Drive. As you approach, you see the lovely beach, pier and Santa Rosa Sound beyond the Paradise Bar & Grill.

What could be better than this combination? Outside the seating area of the bar, someone has lettered the names of all the bands booked for upcoming shows in 3-D chalk, and the bartenders are gracious enough to give you a pair of glasses so you can read it.

It is shortly before 11 a.m. on a Tuesday, and Lindsey Stanley is prepping the bar for another warm day serving cool drinks. The other servers are working on prepping the day’s food specials. Paradise Bar & Grill is featuring a nightly dinner special, says Lindsey, who is spending her sixth summer serving locals and tourists.

“We were headed for a record year, but we are still holding our own,” she says.

“I feel positive that it will be a good one.”

Lindsey talked about something else that is a mainstay of Pensacola Beach—a real camaraderie among the bars, restaurants and hotels. Anyone looking for something unavailable at Paradise will be directed to another establishment.

Paradise Bar & Grill employs about 13 people year round. Lunch and dinner specials are offered every day, and happy hour is from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Paradise has a full calendar of music in store for October and more coming through the winter. Manager Renee Mack’s love for music and deep connections with Louisiana pay off in exciting

choices. The October schedule features: The Hushpuppies, Sun Dogs, Ben Prestage, Nouveau Honkies, Honey Island Swamp Band and The Sauce Boss, as well as separate Halloween costume contests for adults and children. Go to paradisebargrill.com to view the music calendar and menu and to book a room. Paradise offers a special hotel room discount for locals.

Paradise Bar & Grill employees appreciate that locals are coming out in full force to show their support, and this is a resounding theme throughout the entire beach community.

“We depend on the locals to get us through the winter, and more so now than in the past,” says Peg Leg Pete’s manager Shawn Lynn, who has a six-year history with the restaurant.

“With revenue down, more locals are coming out to show support.”

Peg Leg’s has been open since 1991 and employs about 120 people year round.

A true locals’ favorite, it is known for great quality food. Weekly specials keep everyone coming back: Fish Taco Tuesday also features half-price bottles of wine; $.35 raw oysters on Wednesday; and baked oyster specials on Thursday. Food specials continue throughout the year with a daily lunch and dinner special. Lunch specials run from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. daily and showcase oyster, shrimp or grouper nugget baskets.

The dinner special at Peg Leg’s highlights a seafood item not on the normal menu. Go to peglegpetes.com for more information, including the live music schedule.

As Beverly Campbell, manager of the Sandshaker says, “We keep something going all the time to keep the locals coming out.” The Sandshaker has been open for 37 years and knows how to keep the excitement going. The Shaker’s weekly lineup includes: Monday—B.A.R.E. Night and Texas Hold’em 4 Fun (half-price for bar and restaurant employees, 10 a.m. until close).

Tuesday features Karaoke with Becky, 8 p.m. until close. Wednesday is Ladies’ Night with $2 for all drinks, followed

by Zumba and a karaoke/dance party.

Thursday is T-shirt Night with Tim Spencer (half-price drinks when you are wearing a Shaker shirt or hat). Friday, Saturday and Sunday all feature live music.

Events during October and November are: Oct. 14, starting at 9 p.m., De Luna Fest Kickoff Party; Oct. 15-17 De Luna Fest weekend; Oct. 23, fourth annual Charity Poker Tournament, 3-7 p.m., and Full Moon Party starting at 9 p.m.; Oct. 30, Halloween Party starting at 9 p.m., with cash and prizes; Nov. 6, Hot Pursuit 5K (sponsored by the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office) post-race party. More information can be found on their website: sandshaker.com ▶cont’ d on page 16

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HOT MUSIC, COOL NIGHTS The Dock on Pensacola Beach is taking advantage of its large size to become the premier football venue. “If you are a Saints fan, then this is the place to be,” says manager Bruce Parris.

Although the bar’s revenue is down, The Dock expects a good turnout for De Luna Fest, with other events planned along with football to get them through the winter. There are 14 flat screen TVs, and when the Saints play, the specials include $.35 wings, a $1.50 hot dog special, a bucket of beer special (five beers for $15), as well as a free shot for every Saints touchdown.

Halloween is also a big event at The Dock each year, complete with a costume contest. “We want to provide a laid back environment and a great view,” says Parris.

Information about The Dock can be found at myspace.com/thedockpensacola.

Robert Gleim, general manager for Bamboo Willie’s, says that, although business has been trending down after Spring Break, Labor Day was a huge boost—the best in eight years. Bamboo Willie’s has been open for 12 years this year, and they are planning to keep the energy high by

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providing events and specials throughout the colder months.

Gleim is very positive about the winter, expecting that the opening of new hotels will attract more people to the beach—and that is a good sign. Starting Friday, Oct. 8, there will be an 80s Retro Night with a DJ/VJ Shadow show beginning at 8 p.m. every Friday in October. Oct. 9, from 3-6 p.m., Oktoberfest will be presented in association with Sam Adams, and band The Shiz will start at 9 p.m.; Oct. 10, Amigos go onstage at 3 p.m.; Oct. 16, Buzzcut plays at 9 p.m.; Oct. 23, Ultra Violet at 9 p.m.; and Oct. 30, The Big Halloween Bash with Mo Jiles playing at 9 p.m. Visit their website, bamboowillies.com, for more information.

According to Seamas Hunt, owner of Paddy O’Leary’s, his business is just fine, thanks to dedicated locals. He added that an increase in business from all the oil spill workers nearly made up for the loss in tourist revenue.

Paddy’s has a Black and Gold Club honoring the Saints and the Steelers with extra specials when those teams play.

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at 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays are karaoke nights, featuring $5 Irish Carbombs. Wednesdays Paddy’s has Open Mic Night, which starts at 9 p.m. Every weekend they have live music on both Friday and Saturday nights.

Sundays & Thursdays they have Texas Hold ‘em poker at 7.p.m. For more information about Paddy’s, visit paddyolearysirishpub. com.

Will Eberlin, the owner of Bullfeathers, says that he is in the process of planning a live music schedule. Bullfeathers has been open since February of 2009, and is known as a family-friendly establishment.

Having been in the restaurant business on Pensacola Beach since 1996, Eberlin knows the off-season well, and stresses that the focus is on the locals. “They keep us in business,” he said.

Long ago, a wise man told Eberlin that, if you take care of the locals, the locals take care of you. “The great thing about locals is that when they have family and friends in from out of town, they take them to their favorite places. You want to be one of those favorite places.”

Bullfeathers currently has a nightly

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dinner special, and the rave reviews are coming in about the steak special. Fresh seafood specials are offered as well.

Sunday brunch runs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and features $.99 mimosas and $2.99 freshlymade Bloody Marys. Bullfeathers is located on the Portofino Boardwalk. Information can be found about the restaurant with a Facebook search for “Bullfeathers.”

The beach bar and restaurant owners and employees are working hard for the money and relying on all of us to keep that special place going throughout the winter.

Take your friends, your family and yourselves out to Pensacola Beach for some cool drinks, great food and hot music.

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10.8-22 Chow Down at Local Restaurants During Dine Out for United Way During Dine Out for United Way, participating local restaurants will donate 10 percent or more on their day(s) of participation to United Way to support and strengthen programs that improve education, financial stability and health. Dine Out for United Way is Oct. 8-22.

The following restaurants are participating: • 3 Fries: Oct. 12 • Beef O’Brady’s (Pace location only): Oct. 12 and 19 • Cactus Flower Café (Pensacola and Navarre locations): Oct. 14 • Cajun Specialty Meats: Oct. 12 and 19 • Chili’s restaurants (Pensacola and Pace): Oct. 11 and 18 • Famous Dave’s Pensacola: Oct. 11 and 18 • Figaro’s Pizza: Oct. 11, 13, 18 and 20 • Happy Pig Café: Oct. 9 and 16 • Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front: Oct. 11 • Nancy’s Haute Affairs: Oct. 8-22 • New York Nick’s: Oct. 12

• Nippon Sushi & Grill: Oct. 14 • Ollie’s Neighborhood Grill: Oct. 13 and 20 • Ozone Pizza Pub: Oct. 20 • Seville Quarter: Oct. 13 • Shrimp Basket (Milton location only): Oct. 11 • Texas Road House: Oct. 11 and 18 • The Club at Hidden Creek: Oct. 22 • The Grand Marlin: Oct. 21 • The Native Cafe Pensacola Beach: Oct. 8 • Tijuana Flats (Pensacola and Ft. Walton Beach): Oct. 13 • Times Grill: Oct. 19 • Tropical Smoothie Café (Navarre location only): Oct. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 • Wintzell’s Oyster House: Oct. 18 Restrictions and limitations apply. Visit www.unitedwayescambia.org or facebook. com/unitedwayescambia to learn more. For more information, call 444-7114 or e-mail kris@unitedwayescambia.org.

10.15 Culinary Productions Hosts Gourmet Dinner Night On Friday, Oct. 15 Culinary Productions, Inc. will host Gourmet Dinner Night from 6 p.m.–until at 5Eleven Palafox, located at 511 S. Palafox St. The event will include a gourmet buffet dinner, including appetizers, an oyster bar and grilling station, desserts, complimentary tea and sodas, beer and wine, and a signature cocktail. Enjoy live acoustic music by Mark Ellis of Good Foote and artwork by Jef Bond of Bond Photographics. Tickets are $35, and groups of eight can reserve a table for $250 ($30 off). Tickets can be purchased at the CPI office at 700 W. Main St. or at Megan K Events located above the Fish House at 600 S. Barracks St. in Suite 210-3. There will be a free door prize raffle for two tickets for a dolphin tour with Condor Sailing Adventures. Sponsors for this event include Megan K Events, 5Eleven Palafox, Bond Photographics and Condor Sailing Adventures. For more information, contact Raela Villanueva at 469-0445 or visit culinary-productions.net.

10.20 Save the Third for Chef Irv: Slow Southern Foods Cooking Class at Jackson’s Living here on the Gulf Coast, cooking Southern slow food is must, especially in cooler weather. On Oct. 20, Chef Irv Miller of Jackson’s will walk you through perfecting Southern slow-cooked foods: grits, barbecue brisket, roasted pork shoulder, and chicken and dumplings. Two classes are scheduled. The first class will begin promptly at 5 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m. The second class will begin at 7:30 p.m. and conclude at 9 p.m. Each class costs $40 per person, which covers the cooking demon-

stration, tastings of the recipes, wine pairings, and a take-home recipe booklet so you can try your hand at Miller’s recipes in the comfort of your own home. For more information or to reserve your spot, email maria@jacksonsrestaurant.com.

10.30 Still Waters Day & Medical Spa Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Efforts The team from Still Waters will be walking on Saturday, Oct. 30 to help fight Breast Cancer. Support them in their efforts to raise money for the 2010 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Mall to Mall Walk.

You can even donate while pampering yourself at the same time.

The spa is offering multiple opportunities to donate.

1. Stop by the spa at 20 N. Tarragona St. 2. Donate to the team online.

3. Receive one of the following spa services and Still Waters will donate part of the proceeds: • Microdermabrasion Facial • 85 min Hot Stone Massage • Still Waters Ocean Glow Body Treatment • Pebble Pedicure Spa hours on Oct. 30 will be 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Call 432-6772 for additional details.

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▼coming soon New Denim Bar and Boutique to Open Downtown Indigeaux Denim Bar and Boutique, located at 122 S. Palafox, will be opening early November, with a Grand Opening Gallery Night, Friday, Nov.19. Indigeaux is a boutique for the young woman or the woman who is young at heart with denim offerings from Miss Me Jeans and Paige Denim. Trinity quality organic silk and cotton clothing that is trendy yet affordable including the ever popular Judith March for game day wear will be featured among other well known brands.

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around the world and is not shy in referring itself as “one of the finest art galleries in Northwest Florida.”

“We work with professional local, national and international artists whom we represent exclusively in the Pensacola region, Southeast U.S. or in North America,” says Radim.

“We work together with the artists helping them to take their art to the next level.”

According to the Art Praha Web site, gallery selections include: oils, pastel and watercolor paintings, lithography, needlepoint, limited edition giclees, engravings, photography, sculpture, Raku pottery, blown glass, and designer one-of-akind jewelry.

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Radim Smejkal and wife Jeidy always dreamed of opening their own art gallery.

After years of working in the corporate world they decided it was time to follow their passion.

“After many talks we joined our visions into an art gallery,” says Radim. “We chose Pensacola because of its beauty, deep history and personal connection.”

My wife Jeidy graduated from UWF and I discovered Pensacola while vacationing on Pensacola Beach.

“We both met here and we feel that a city that has 450 years of history should be more art oriented.”

The couple frequents art shows and exhibitions to find various paintings, bronze sculptures, art glass, jewelery, Raku or other fine gifts.

Art Praha is currently displaying the bronze sculpture exhibition “Body Rhythms” by Linda H. King of Valparaiso through Nov. 15.

“The next exhibit will be showcasing our newly acquired painter Merlin whom lives and displays in Prague and we are excited to be the first art gallery displaying her artworks in North America,” says Radim.

Radim says future plans include opening a gallery in Seaside, Fairhope, New Orleans or South Florida.

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ALL DAY ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE AT THE HANDLEBAR HIGHLIGHTS A VARIETY OF ARTISTS

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ou can hear live music in Pensacola on any given night of the week: reggae, metal, country, electronica, a slew of Jimmy Buffett cover bands—and regardless of the genre, it isn’t hard to find music, or at least something resembling it. This Saturday, an acoustic showcase can be added to the list of music found about the town.

“I’m tired of acoustic acts getting stuck with opening slots,” said showcase organizer, Beav Kenoyer. “I figured the solo artists deserve the spotlight for once.”

Most acoustic performances around town are limited to open mic nights or house shows. The All Day Acoustic Showcase at The Handlebar is giving the acoustic niche a time to shine.

“There should be a decent response, because we’ve been getting some press,” Kenoyer added.

The show will start around 4 p.m. and continue through the night until after 2 a.m.

At least 14 acts will play—perhaps more.

The schedule lists 14, but there has been talk of special guests joining other performers, or squeezing into the original lineup.

Some of the artists included in the lineup are Hollowman & Badwater, Left-

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Badwater. “Maybe I might be stomping on a suitcase or something.”

Hollowman and Badwater make up a twoperson rockabilly/blues hybrid band. Sometimes, even a little bluegrass gets thrown in there.

“We do always try to incorporate an acoustic part or two into our set,” Hollowman said. “We have a varying range in the way that we play.”

Both Hollowman and Badwater cite a large inf luence in the traditional Appalachian mountain songs.

“I’m talking about songs like “Pretty Polly”: old folk songs about doubt and torture and hard times,” Badwater continued.

more, Taylor & Ric, Stijl Calhoun, and Greg Bond.

Several acts on the bill normally play with a band, or with several other amplified instruments.

Watching them tone down the sound to an acoustic level should make for an interesting and intimate performance.

“We’ve done some songs for an acoustic environment before,” Rick Hohn said.

Hohn will be playing with Taylor Stoll. Both Hohn and Stoll normally play in Hello Crescendo, which incorporates guitar, drums, keyboard, and bass.

“We’ve also written acoustic stuff for Hello Crescendo that we keep for our own catalog,” Hohn explained.

Other artists’ performances are so close to acoustic, the change might go unnoticed.

“We’re porch pickers, so we’re going to do exactly what we’d do sitting out on the front porch,” said Betsy Badwater, of Hollowman & Hollowman & Badwater / photo by James Amerson

OFFICIAL SHOWCASE LINEUP &RYAN 4-4:20 p.m.

TO SAY A SENTENCE FRAGMENT 4:30-4:55 p.m.

JAMES NAMES 5:10-5:35 p.m.

JACOB PRICE 5:45-6:10 p.m.

KEL BOOKER 6:20-6:50 p.m.

LANCASTER 7:05-7:35 p.m.

STIJL CALHOUN 7:50-8:20 p.m.

JEAN CARLOS GONZALES 8:35-9:05 p.m.

GREG BOND 9:20-9:45 p.m.

CORBIT 10-10:40 p.m.

RICHARD GUN 10:55-11:35 p.m.

TAYLOR & RIC 11:50 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

HOLLOWMAN & BADWATER 12:45-1:30 a.m.

LEFTMORE 1:45-2:30 a.m.

Hollowman & Badwater are playing the second to last time slot of the night and will be preceded by plenty of amazing acts.

“I’m excited to see Stijl Calhoun,” Badwater said. “He has such an amazing, timeless voice.”

Badwater may also be bringing a special guest to the stage for her set. You can check the official schedule online.

The Acoustic Showcase offers a muchneeded day to the Pensacola music scene and could turn out to be the first of many.

“If this show goes well, I definitely want to have more,” Kenoyer said. “I think the idea has a lot of promise.” info@inweekly.net

ALL DAY ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE

WHEN: 4 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9 WHERE: The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. COST: $8 DETAILS: handlebarpensacola.com

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hot times THURSDAY 10.07 ZIPLINE ADVENTURES DEBUT 9 a.m. Adventures Unlimited in Milton presents Zipline Adventures, an ecological experience through Blackwater River State Forest. Enjoy a green adventure with 14 ziplines and two sky bridges across a pair of canopy courses. Zipline Adventures is Florida’s longest and most distinct zipline tour. For more information, call (800)239-6864 or visit adventuresunlimited.com.

KING OF THE WING 2010 COMPETITION 4-7 p.m. King of the Wing will feature a Kid Zone, unlimited wing samples from 12 local restaurants, Chicken Dance competition, wing eating contest, beer and soda and giveaways. $10 unlimited wing samples.

Age 5 and under free. Cordova Mall parking lot (In front of Best Buy). 476-0318.

CULTURE CLUB AT PMA 5-7:30 p.m. Margaret Warren’s “Hatha Petey” cruises in. Hatha Petey is a hand-painted Porsche that reflects her abstract-expressionist style and is inspired by a Jazz/Rock fusion from the ‘60s. Live acoustic music from Lisa Christian. Bring your Culture Club ticket to 600 South after the event and receive any wine for $3. Free with business card or sign up. 21 and up. RSVP to 432-6247. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

STELLA & DOT FALL TRUNK SHOW AND BEAUTY EVENT AT SKIN 6-8 p.m. Join Skin Beauty Boutique and local Stella and Dot Stylist Debbie Williams to preview the collection of fashionable styles with a vintage twist. Also get an exclusive first look at a BIG new beauty brand coming to Skin, and create your own signature scent at the custom fragrance bar. Check out Stella & Dot jewelry at stelladot.com/debbiewilliams. RSVP to 637-8680 or email debwilliams23@gmail.com. Skin Beauty Boutique, 5043 Bayou Blvd.

‘LIFE AND USE OF SANTA ROSA ISLAND’ 12 p.m. The Pensacola Heritage Foundation is hosting this lecture series with guest speaker John Appleyard. Reservations are recommended. The Bowden Building, 120 E. Church St. 438-6505.

MUSIC: LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. Enjoy live music on the Deck. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

MUSIC: HUSHPUPPIES 7 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grill, 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

MUSIC: TIM SPENCER 8 p.m. Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Boulevard. 932-2211 or sandshakerlounge.com.

FRIDAY 10.08 ANNUAL FISH FRY 4:30-7 p.m. All tickets are pre-sold. No tickets available at the door. Escambia Christian School Gym, 3311 W. Moreno St. 433-8476. Adults $7, Children $5.

FUN MUD BRING A FRIEND/DATE NIGHT 6-9 p.m. Bring a friend or a date for one hour of pottery instruction after which participants can make their own pottery. Minimum age for participation is 14. $35. Belmont Arts Center, 401 N. Reus St. 429-1222 or belmontartscenter.com.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 12-2 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Cracked Cross. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6-9 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Personalize Your Own Surfboard. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $45. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

PHAT GIRLZ 9:30 a.m. Meet at Running Wild. This is a women’s only, all abilities running group. All abilities 3 to 6 miles through East Pensacola Heights. 3012 E. Cervantes St. 435-9222 or werunwild.com.

WINE TASTING AT CITY GROCERY 5:15-7:30 p.m. weekly. Sample wines and enjoy live entertainment. Free. 2050 N. 12th Ave.

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WHEN: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7 WHERE: Cordova Mall parking lot, in front of Best Buy COST: $10 for unlimited wing samples, age 5 & under free DETAILS: 476-0318 or westfloridabuilders.com

MUSIC: MECHANICAL ELEMENT FOUNDATION 8 p.m. First 50 people will receive a free CD. Suite Ultra Lounge, 21 W. Romana St. 912-4767 or suitepensacola.com.

‘TEA FOR TWO-NA’ AT LOBLOLLY THEATRE Through Oct. 31. To reserve tickets or for further information please call the theatre at 439-3010.

MUSIC: UNNATURAL SOUNDZ AND NEEDLESS 9 p.m. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 434-9060 or handlebarpensacola.com.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 3-5 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Show Your Spirit Florida State Fans. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

SATURDAY 10.09 ALPHA GAMMA DELTA CLOTHING SALE 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Alpha Gamma Delta is hosting a clothing sale with all items either $1 or $5. Proceeds will benefit the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation and the American Diabetes Association. UWF Commons, Building 22, 11000 University Parkway. 474-2389.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 6:30-9:30 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Two Pelicans. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $45. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

T-SHIRT NIGHT 7 p.m. Half-price drinks when wearing a Shaker shirt. Sandshaker Lounge, Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 932-2211 or sandshakerlounge.com.

WINE TASTING AT SEVILLE QUARTER 5-7 p.m. weekly. All wines available at special pricing. Free. Gift Shoppe at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com

THE NAVY LEAGUE GOLF TOURNAMENT 11:30 a.m. The Navy League of Pensacola is hosting a golf tournament at A.C. Reed Golf Club on NAS, Pensacola. For more information or to sign-up to compete, please call 436-8552.

WOMEN-ONLY MORNING RUNS AT RUNNING WILD 6 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, weekly. Meet at Running Wild for a steady-pace run for all levels of runners. 3012 E. Cervantes St. 435-9222 or werunwild.com.

BEER AND WINE TASTING AT DISTINCTIVE KITCHENS 4:30-7 p.m. weekly. Free. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 S. Palafox Place.

438-4688 or dk4u.com.

GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Over 150 hand-blown glass pumpkins for sale. Belmont Arts Center, 401 N. Reus St. 429-1222 or belmontartscenter.com.

PENSACOLA SWING 8:30 p.m.-12 a.m. weekly. Lessons from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Open dancing until midnight. American Legion Post 33, 1401 W. Intendencia St. $5. 437-5465 or pensacolaswing.com.

ANNUAL FIRE TRUCK PULL 9 a.m. Charity Competition sponsored by Ronald McDonald House. The public is welcome.

Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 477-2273 or events@ rmhpensacola.org.

MUSIC: THE BLUES CONNECTION 9:30 p.m. No cover. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

PENSACOLA OPERA SALON SERIES CONCERT 5:30 p.m. Baritone Kenneth Overton will perform at the home of Victoria and Will Mullet. Enjoy cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres by Classic City Catering, and songs by Bellini, Brahms, Copeland and Strauss, among others. $125 per person. Call 433-6737 to purchase tickets.

MUSIC: REDDOG 9:30 p.m. No cover. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

PURSES WITH A PURPOSE 4:30-7 p.m. Wine, dine and shop for charity to benefit Shelter House and raise awareness for Domestic Violence Month. Silver Sands Factory Stores between Juicy Couture and Lacoste. 300 Mary Esther Boulevard, Mary Esther. shelterhouse.org.

MUSIC: LIVE MUSIC AT INTERMISSION 9:30 p.m. Intermission, 214 S. Palafox. No cover. 433-6208.

QUINA HOUSE MUSEUM 200TH ANNIVERSARY 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free tours of the oldest house in Pensacola on its original site. Quina House Museum, 204 S. Alcaniz St. 432-3050 or quinahousemuseum.org.

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

SANTA ROSA COUNTY DEMOCRATS MONTHLY YARD SALE 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 5746 Stewart St. Milton. Please call 623-2345 for more information.

MUSIC: AUGUST BODY 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

RUNNING WILD SIX AT SIX 6 a.m. Various abilities from a 10 minute per mile pace and faster. Course is six miles, through East Hill, Downtown and North Hill. Stick around for coffee after the run. 435-9222 or werunwild.com.

EVENING RUNS AT RUNNING WILD 5:30 p.m. weekly. Meet at Running Wild for a steady-pace run for all levels of runners.

3012 E. Cervantes St. 435-9222 or werunwild.com.

HERB CLASS AT EVER’MAN 5:30 p.m. weekly. Come study different herbs. Enjoy different guest lectures every Thursday night, and learn techniques recommended by the Cambridge Institute.

Free for members, $2 for non-members. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

WINE TASTING AT ARAGON WINE MARKET 5-7 p.m. Weekly.

Enjoy a sampling of fine wines. 27 S. Ninth Ave. 433-9463 or aragonwinemarket.com.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 7-9 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Cosmolicious. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35.

471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

CARIBBEAN NIGHT AT WILL CALL 10 p.m.-close weekly. $5 entrance fee includes one free drink and all the dancing you can stand. 22 S. Palafox St. 912-8644 or willcallsports.com.

COLLEGE NIGHT COOK-OUT 7-10 p.m. weekly. No cover with college ID. Cookout, drink specials and live music. End O’ the Alley Bar inside Seville Quarter.130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MUSIC: HOLLY SHELTON 7 p.m. No cover. Five Sisters Blues Café, 421 W. Belmont St. 912-4856 or fivesistersbluescafe.com.

MUSIC: LIVE MUSIC AT INTERMISSION 9:30 p.m. Intermission, 214 S. Palafox. No cover. 433-6208.

MUSIC: JUKE BOX HERO 9 p.m. LiliMarlene’s in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MUSIC: DJ SPIN-OFF COMPETITION 9 p.m. Phineas Phogg’s in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MUSIC: AUGUST BODY 9 p.m. Apple Annie’s in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MUSIC: 80’S RETRO NIGHT 8 p.m. No cover. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Road. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

MUSIC: THE BLENDERS 7 p.m. weekly. Ragtyme Grille, 201 S. Jefferson St. 429-9655 or ragtyme.net.

MUSIC: HOLLY SHELTON AND DAVID SHELANDER 8 p.m. weekly.

Ragtyme Grille, 201 S. Jefferson St. 429-9655 or ragtyme.net.

MUSIC: LIVE MUSIC AT INTERMISSION 9:30 p.m. Intermission, 214 S. Palafox. No cover. 433-6208.

MUSIC: LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 5 p.m. Enjoy live music on the Deck. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse. goodgrits.com.

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

MUSIC: SUN DOGS 7 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grill, 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

MUSIC: BATTERY 6 p.m. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

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BAYVIEW PARK SPRING FLEA MARKET 9-12 p.m. Bayview Park, corner of East Blount Street and 20th Avenue. 436-5190 or aquina@ci.pensacola.fl.us.

‘SECRETS OF SANTA ROSA’ LECTURE SERIES 11 a.m. Weekly through October. The University of West Florida is sponsoring a public lecture series every Saturday at the Arcadia Mill Archaeological Site, located in Milton. It will showcase a variety of speakers discussing the history and archaeology of Santa Rosa County. Following the presentations, guests are invited to take a guided boardwalk tour of the Arcadia Mill site.

Arcadia Mill Archaeology Site, 5701 Mill Pond Lane. 626-3084 or historicpensacola.org.

PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m.-2 p.m. weekly. Open every Saturday, rain or shine, through Oct. 30 in Martin Luther King Plaza on Palafox Street between Wright and Chase streets. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are available. palafoxmarket.com.

RUNNING WILD SATURDAY LONG RUN 6 a.m. 8-20 miles, supported hydration stops, marked courses, pace leaders and more.

435-9222 or werunwild.com.

TEXAS HOLD’EM 3 p.m. weekly. Paddy O’Leary’s, 49 Via De Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-9808 or paddyolearysirishpub.com.

MUSIC: AL MARTIN 7 p.m. weekly. Ragtyme Grille, 201 S. Jefferson St. 429-9655 or ragtyme.net.

MUSIC: KRAZY GEORGE KARAOKE 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Hub Stacey’s Downtown, 312 E. Government St. No cover. 469-1001 or hubstaceys.com.

MUSIC: JUKE BOX HEROS 9 p.m. LiliMarlene’s in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MUSIC: SUN DOGS 7 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grill, 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

MUSIC: BOOMBOX, NAMELESS 8 p.m. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

MUSIC: SANTA ROSA STRINGS STUDENT ORCHESTRA 1-2:30 p.m.

Naval Live Oaks Picnic Area at the Gulf Islands National Seashore, 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway. Free. 934-2600 or nps.gov/guis.

MUSIC: THE SHIZ 9 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Rd. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

MUSIC: ALL DAY ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE 3 p.m. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 434-9060 or handlebarpensacola.com.

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hot times SUNDAY 10.10 GLOBAL WORK PARTY AND SOLES4SOULS CHARITY EVENT 1-4 p.m. A kid-friendly, activity-oriented fair to illustrate how individuals can play a part in reducing their carbon footprint.

The public is also encouraged to drop off gently used and donated shoes for the soles4souls charity, which provides shoes to people in need around the world. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

SUCKER FREE SUNDAYS 11 a.m-2:30 a.m. All draft beers half price. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen and Taproom, 10 Palafox Place.

497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

TEXAS HOLD’EM 7 p.m. weekly. Paddy O’Leary’s, 49 Via De Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-9808 or paddyolearysirishpub.com.

MUSIC: IAN TAYLOR 9 p.m. End ‘O The Alley in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

MUSIC: STEVE HALL 7 p.m. Paradise Bar and Grill, 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

MUSIC: LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 2 p.m. Enjoy live music on the Deck. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

MUSIC: AMIGOS 3 p.m. Bamboo Willie’s, 400 Quietwater Beach Rd. 916-9888 or bamboowillies.com.

MONDAY 10.11 SEVILLE QUARTER MILERS 5:30 p.m. weekly. Meet in front of Seville Quarter and run the downtown streets of Pensacola.

All levels of runners welcome. Free pasta and drink specials in Fast Eddies after you run. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

TEXAS HOLD’EM 4 FUN 7:30 p.m. weekly. Enjoy $2 longnecks.

Sandshaker Lounge, 731 Pensacola Beach Blvd., Pensacola Beach. 932-2211 or sandshakerlounge.com.

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POETRY AND SPOKEN WORD NIGHT 7 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com.

WOMEN-ONLY MORNING RUNS AT RUNNING WILD 6 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, weekly. Meet at Running Wild for a steady-pace run for all levels of runners. 3012 E. Cervantes St. 435-9222 or werunwild.com.

RUNNING WILD SIX AT SIX 6 a.m. Various abilities from a 10 minute per mile pace and faster. Course is six miles, through East Hill, Downtown and North Hill. Stick around for coffee after the run. 435-9222 or werunwild.com.

MCGUIRE’S RUNNING CLUB 6 p.m. weekly. Meet by the doubledecker bus in the parking lot at 5:45 p.m. Start the 5K run/walk at 6 p.m. Wear your McGuire’s t-shirt for free drinks and food specials. mcguiresrunners.com.

MUSIC: MIKE QUINN 9 p.m. Weekly. End O’ the Alley in Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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

MUSIC: LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 6 p.m. Enjoy live music on the Deck. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or fishhouse.goodgrits.com.

MUSIC: STAR HIPSTERS, THE VIBRATORS, +2 AND MOLOTOV COMPROMISE 9 p.m. The Handlebar, 319 N. Tarragona St. 4349060 or handlebarpensacola.com.

WEDNESDAY 10.13 MUSIC STUDY CLUB 10 a.m. Featuring musical selections from opera by UWF music students Miguel Aldahondo, Rachel Anderson, Caroline Bergan and Joseph Garnett.

Pleitz Chapel, First Baptist Church, 500 N. Palafox. 458-6080 or pensacolamusic.org.

MUSIC: MUSICIANS ALLIANCE 9 p.m. Great live music and an opportunity to meet and greet with other musicians in the community. Apple Annie’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 7-9 p.m. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage, and paint a picture step by step that you will take home. 16 years and older. Theme: Vangogh Tree. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

MUSIC: GABE STEEVES 9 p.m. weekly. End O’ The Alley at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

OPEN MIC NIGHT 7 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. 429-0336 or eotlcafe.com.

MUSIC: GAMER NIGHT 8 p.m. Fast Eddie’s and LiliMarlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

CAPT’N FUN RUNNERS 6 p.m. Distances vary from 3 to 10 miles.

Pace varies. After the run, enjoy the social meeting at Capt’ N Fun on the Boardwalk. Quietwater Boardwalk, Pensacola Beach. captnfun.net.

TUESDAY 10.12 SWEET TEA COOKING SERIES AT THE DECK 6 p.m. “Jimmy Dean’s Got Nothing On Me”–How to make your own sausage.

On The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. For more information, contact Shelley Yates. 748-9001 or HYPERLINK “mailto:shelley@goodgrits.com” shelley@goodgrits.com.

LUNCH & LEARN AT DISTINCTIVE KITCHENS 12 p.m. Join DK for a cooking class during your lunch hour. Enjoy unique menus while learning cooking tips from their guest chef. For those who are not on a tight lunch schedule, enjoy a bottle of wine of choice from the wine shop with no upcharge. Distinctive Kitchens, 29 Palafox Place. $15. 438-4688 or dk4u.com.

THUNDER ON THE GULF Through Oct. 17. An exciting week full of boat races, parties, a poker run and free concerts in Orange Beach. 251-980-7223 or thunderonthegulf.com.

LADIES NIGHT AT FISH HOUSE 5 p.m. weekly. Guest performance by Rumor Mill. All drinks $2. 600 S. Barracks St. Free.

470-0003 or goodgrits.com.

HAUNTED TOURS 10:30 a.m. weekly. Take a break from the sun at Haunted Seville Quarter. After your tour enjoy a buffet lunch in Apple Annie’s Courtyard. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 221-1977 or pensacolahistoryandhauntings@cox.net.

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY AT JACKSON’S 5 p.m. Every Wednesday evening at Jackson’s Steakhouse, every bottle on their award-winning wine list is half off. 400 S. Palafox St. 4699898 or jacksons.goodgrits.com.

EVER’MAN STORY SPROUTS 10 a.m. Join fellow StorySprouts at Ever’man for children’s stories, songs and activities. This class is for children between the ages of 3 to 5. Free for members; $2 for non-members. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

IN MARTINI NIGHT 5-8 p.m. Every Wednesday, join IN Publisher Rick Outzen and get a sneak peak at tomorrow’s issue of the IN. You can pass on any news tips to the publisher himself. Live music. Drink and food specials. The Global Grill, 27 S. Palafox Place. 469-9966.

LADIES NIGHT AT ANGUS 5 p.m. to close weekly. First “one sipper” on the house. Half off beer, house wine, well and drink menu. Buy one item on the Lounge Menu and receive the second for half off.

1101 Scenic Highway. 432-0539 or anguspensacola.com.

BUSINESS ON THE BALCONY 5:30-7:30 p.m. weekly. Enjoy $1 Miller Lite and PBR drafts, $4 Grey Goose drinks, free appetizers and dinner specials while you network. Will Call Sports Grille, 22 S. Palafox Place. 912-8644 or willcallsports.com.

TUESDAY NIGHT JAM SESSION 7-9:30 p.m. weekly. Local musicians are invited to attend a weekly jam session to show off and share their talents among other local musicians. Belmont Arts & Cultural Center, 401 N. Reus St. Free. 429-1222 or belmontartscenter.com.

WIND DOWN WEDNESDAY AT ANGUS 5 p.m. to close weekly. Enjoy $4 select martinis, $4 premium craft beers and half-off appetizers. 1101 Scenic Highway. 432-0539 or anguspensacola.com.

THREE DOLLAR HOLLER 7 p.m.-close. Enjoy $3 drinks on anything at Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen and Taproom. 10 S. Palafox Place. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

MUSIC: LUCAS CRUTCHFIELD 5-9 p.m. weekly. The Deck at The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. 470-0003 or goodgrits.com.

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GET IT GIRLS PENSACOLA’S ROLLER DERBY LEAGUE TAKES ON ONE TASK AT A TIME

BY HANA FRENETTE

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he women at Pensacola Roller Derby aren’t just skating around scantily clad and heavily made up trying to knock each other down. These women are giving back to the community—one car wash and Jello-wrestling match at a time.

“It’s very rewarding in the end,” said Kathy Davis, the league’s president. “It’s like a second family the way the girls all come together.”

Pensacola Roller Derby donates at least 15 percent of their profits from car washes and community barbeques to the local Veteran’s Association.

“We do try to give back to the community,” Davis said.

When Pensacola Roller Derby isn’t hosting a community event, they are busy recruiting people for the league.

“It’s always hard getting the word out when you don’t have a lot of money for PR,” Davis explained. “Recruitment is one of the biggest things.”

Right now, Pensacola Roller Derby only has about six to eight women skating for them, which means they can’t have bouts, or matches, because they don’t have enough league members.

“Once we get enough girls, there are a lot of teams we will be able to play, like Santa Rosa and Panama City,” Davis said.

You don’t have to know how to skate, but because things can get rough, you do have to be at least 18 years old.

“We have girls from 18-32 years old,” Davis added. “Any woman who wants to skate can do so.”

For those who want to join, but have no experience, be rest assured that the coach, as well as the other girls, will teach you everything you need to know.

“Our coach is Lil’ Bob,” Davis said.

“He’s a biker guy, but he’s good on skates.”

Pensacola Roller Derby will be holding open skates at Dreamland on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., and anyone is welcome to come and skate, or just meet the girls and talk about the league.

“We don’t have tryouts,” Davis continued. “We definitely encourage girls to come down and talk to us first, because some people feel it can be intimidating.”

Although the spirit of sisterhood is strong in roller derby, so is the spirit of knocking other girls out.

“Some girls are a lot more hardcore,” Davis said. “Some girls get thrown out of the rink for fighting—it can get pretty rough.”

Roller derby has a reputation for getting rowdy, but it’s not a requirement and many games go on without a fight.

“It’s not staged, it’s real,” Davis explained.

“People think it’s like wrestling, but it’s not. A lot of times the games are very civil.”

The Pensacola Roller Derby League will be hosting a car wash at O’Reilly’s Auto Parts on Ninth Avenue to garner support and recruit members.

Roller derby has seen a spike in interest over the past 10 years, and even in the past

six months, thanks to the movie “Whip It,” starring Ellen Page and Drew Barrymore.

“It’s a good movie,” Davis said. “The movie definitely shows the spirit of derby.”

Pensacola Roller Derby is recruiting members for the league, but they’re also recruiting referees and cheerleaders, which can be male or female.

“Some people come down and watch us play and really love it, but they don’t think they’re cut out for it, so they become cheerleaders for us instead,” Davis said. “Skating is like riding a bike—it can be fun, but it can also end up kicking your butt.” info@inweekly.net

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INTIMACY FUELS LIVE EXPERIENCE FALL SEASON BRINGS REBIRTH OF THE SPIRIT

BY BARRY SHUCK

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arge theatre houses are an excellent method of seeing live mega productions—especially the musicals. The stages generally have sizeable square footage while the backstage ceilings can accommodate the various “drops” of scenery, props and other items that enhance what is happening onstage to create new settings. Plus, the seating capacity enables adequate space for everyone who wishes to see the show.

Spectacular productions such as “The Sound of Music,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Oklahoma” and “Rocky Horror” are all staples at larger theatre venues.

Something can also be said for the smaller theatres, often referred to as “intimate theatres” or a “black box.” With the intimate theatre experience seating is rather limited, but the audience is usually only inches away from the actors, the set and the action.

“Providing a production at a smaller theatre provides a more personal setting,” said Kevin P. Kern, assistant professor of performance at the University of West Florida. “But the joy of these venues is that they depend less on the spectacle and concentrate more on the story.”

Two local intimate theatres in the Florida Panhandle are the Loblolly Theatre and Theatre West.

The Loblolly Theatre has produced plays continually since 2000. While most traditional theatre houses encompass performances on two consecutive weekends and then close the show, the Loblolly generally offers production runs of four to 10 weeks and will often extend show dates. Located at 1010 N. 12th Ave. in Pensacola on the second f loor (Suite 211) of the old Sacred Heart Hospital building—or what locals refer to as “the castle”—the Loblolly is quite cozy with its 50-seat surroundings.

Currently, the theatre is continuing with their annual Halloween-themed series—all of which share the name “Fortuna” in the title. This year’s offering is the new play “Tea for Two-na.”

“The Halloween season is a classic symbol of man’s rise and fall, and rebirth of the spirit,” offered Yolanda Reed, artistic director at Loblolly. “This play is a huge challenge in a way that expresses group creativity.”

“Tea for Two-na” basks in the Halloween spirit in the style of the cabaret. The narrative centers on a salon whose employees are very late. As substitutes take over, they must deal with the necessary or pressing entertainment issues as well as political overtones and gossip. Along the way, music becomes entangled into the storyline as well as subtleties, humor and satire. Add in a love ballad and the entire show becomes one whammed-together experience rather than a story.

“The intensity of this time of year allows so much that can be done in different directions,” explained cast member Lisa Goodness. “Whether we focus on the moon, or spooks, or even evil happenings, the season of spirits is funneled into this play.”

The show dates are Oct. 8-10, 14-16, 22-24 and 29-31. Evening performances begin at 8 p.m. while Sundays offer a 3 p.m. matinee. Tickets are available through the theatre’s phone number at 439-3010.

The entrance to the theatre is accessible through the doorway adjacent to O’Zone Pizza Pub. Because of expanded set pieces, this show will only allow 26 seats per show, so reservations are encouraged.

Other cast members include Patricia Simmons and Frances Hinely. It should also be noted that this show is for mature audiences.

Whereas the Loblolly just celebrated its 10th anniversary of operation, the 70-seat Theatre West is in its inaugural season. Located off Blue Angel Parkway and Sorrento Road, the theatre is located at 9732 Sidney Road, about one mile from the back gate of the Pensacola Naval Air Station. The building is in a newly renovated church facility.

“We had cosmetic changes that had to be done on the inside and we extended the stage area 18 feet,” said Rick Burroughs, executive director at Theatre West. “Plus, there wasn’t even a parking lot. Churches make for great theatres.”

The upcoming production is the hilarious “Murder in the Magnolias.” This play is a parody of characters and plots from almost every Southern play imaginable, with the essence of “Gone with the Wind,” sprinkled with the flavor of Tennessee Williams.

In “Murder in the Magnolias,” Colonel Rance Chickenwing has unexpectedly died and left the secret of his buried treasure to his manic relatives to uncover. Among his relations are a schizophrenic poet, a lawyer whose only client is an alligator, a bowling ball juggler, several women who have various life problems, plus a meaty sheriff, a hurricane and loads of man-eating plants.

“This is a really fun Southern spoof.

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WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8-10, 14-16, 22-24, 29-31 WHERE: Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave., Suite 211 COST: $9 DETAILS: loblollytheatre.com

THEATRE WEST PRESENTS “MURDER IN THE MAGNOLIAS”

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, November 5-7 and 12-14 WHERE: Theatre West, 9732 Sidney Road COST: $15 DETAILS: sanctuarytheatrewest.com

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designed to make people laugh themselves to death.”

The audience is rarely allowed to come up for air amidst all the insanity presented onstage, especially when the play becomes entangled with the mystery of a death or two.

The set builders at Theatre West do a great job with its cozy and intimate feel.

This is a compelling whodunit comedy/ murder mystery with a resounding Southern charm laced with lunacy amidst a talented cast.

Show dates are Nov. 5-7 and 12-14.

Evening performances are at 7:30 p.m., while Sunday shows begin at 3 p.m. For tickets, call the reservation line at 912-4087, or e-mail reservations@sanctuarytheatrewest.com.

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Pensacola Young Professionals Pensacola Young Professionals Join in, Move up!

to participate in events that make a difference.

community.” Chad Stacy, Financial Advisor with Edward Jones

in the Pensacola area for a lifetime or have relocated recently, you will make new contacts through PYP. Our organization encourages both social and professional development of its members by hosting events and meetings that will help you build a network of friends and business contacts. Through PYP you will be introduced to local business leaders, community leaders, and you will stay informed about local events and issues.

Develop your Career: Internship Pensacola and the Pensacola Professional Development Institute (PPDI) are two PYP initiatives that work to keep bright minds here in Pensacola and also educate our workforce though business and leadership seminars. Internship Pensacola is an effort led by PYP with support from the University of West Florida. It is designed to provide local college students with valuable internship opportunities during their summer semester. Pensacola Young Professionals has partnered with Studer Group to develop the Pensacola Professional Development Institute. The mission of PPDI is to promote the professional and personal growth of its participants and surrounding community. You can be a part of both teams when you join PYP.

“I joined PYP to enhance my own leadership skills, as well as be a part of an organization that would create a network of professionals within the community who are growing in their professions and will become our next generation of leaders. My hope is that when our members become CEOs, Councilmen, Mayors, and perhaps the President, we’ll all have a close connection that started with PYP.” Jessica James, Associate Director at the American Cancer Society

Learn to Lead: PYP is a non-profit

Strong Voice: PYP will give you the op-

For more details contact Rachael Gillette at 332-7820 or rachael@pensacolayp.com

Are you looking for a reason to join PYP well here they are.

Come on get involved. If you are aged 2040, what are you waiting for?

Top Five reasons to Join PYP Come Together: Whether you’ve lived

organization run by a volunteer Board of Directors and a Leadership Team. Twenty three men and women have stepped up to serve on the board and chair teams. Our organization is structured with several levels of leadership. Once you have begun to explore all of the benefits of membership, you may decide to take on more responsibility within PYP.

Give Back: PYP is dedicated to making Pensacola a better place to live, work, and play. You can have a lot of fun with your fellow PYP’s building a home for “Habitat For Humanity”, cooking a meal for those the less fortunate, mentoring at a local school through our partnership with Junior Achievement, or become a “Big Brother” or “Big Sister”. You can also participate by signing up to be part of the PYP Team at Relay for Life, the Mall to Mall Walk and the Heart Walk to name just a few. There are countless opportunities throughout the year for you

portunity to have a strong and powerful voice. Young professionals want to learn and be informed on the issues. Through speakers and forums, PYP will bring the information to you. Because we are such an active organization, PYP leaders are often asked to sit on other boards and serve other local organizations. In addition, they give quotes to news outlets, including radio and TV, who represent PYP and our stand on important issues.

Here’s what our member’s have to say about PYP:

Find information about PYP on Facebook or visit us at www.PensacolaYP.com Join us at our Quarterly meeting on Nov 2nd when there will be a Membership Special!

Who we are Board Members President: Kristine Karsten, McGraw Insurance Services President Elect: Liz Adams, Baptist Health Care Director: Rachael Gillette, PYP Treasurer: Zach Hannah, O’Sullivan Creel

Secretary: Leah Harrison, Covenant Hospice Vice President of Membership: Chad Stacy, Edward Jones V P of Community Development: Justin Spence, Ram Tool and Supply Co. VP of Marketing: Amber Kelley, Navy Federal Credit Union Member At Large: Marie Thompson, Gulf Power Southern Company Legal Counsel: Megan Fry, Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry, Bond & Stackhouse Past Chair: Leslie Ingram

Leadership Team Quality of Life Chair: Jessica James, American Cancer Society Economic Development Chair: Kara Melendez, Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Chair: Stephanie Terek, Florida House of Representatives Networking Chair: Tristan Harper, Moore, Hill and Westmoreland, P.A. Membership Chair: Will Grace, Wells Fargo Advisors Pensacola Professional Development Institute: Rob Brooks, Rob Brooks Realty Fundraising: James Hosman, Martin Construction

“PYP was the first thing I got involved with when I moved to Pensacola. All of my other community involvement since has come from PYP, either through the contacts I have made or events that have introduced me to other groups. It has been a great organization for me to network with other Professionals, of all ages.

I would recommend PYP to anyone that wants to network or get involved with our

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CAN’T POSSIBLY BE TRUE Until August, Nettleton Middle School near Tupelo, Miss., had a strict policy for election of class officers for 6th-, 7th- and 8th-graders: Only white students could be president, and only black students could be vice president.

(Other officers were segregated by race, as well.) Officials explained that it was one way to assure black representation even though three-fourths of the students are white. A school memo was leaked to The Smoking Gun website in August, and a day later the school district rescinded the policy.

• After two Mexican fishermen were dragged from their boats and “chewed so badly that their bodies could not be identified by their own families,” according to a Daily Express review of an August British TV documentary, warnings were issued along the Pacific coast about the northern migration of Humboldt squid. They grow to 8 feet long, weigh up to 100 pounds, travel up to 15 mph, have eight swim/hold tentacles -- and two “attack” tentacles that are studded with 40,000 or more razor-sharp “teeth”-like nubs that help each devour almost seven tons of fish a year. Furthermore, female Humboldts are capable of laying 30 million eggs.

IT’S GOOD TO BE A BRITISH CRIMINAL (CONTINUED) Briton Tania Doherty believed in

2008 that she was finally rid of ex-boyfriend Kawa ali Azad, who had stalked and assaulted her (once beating her unconscious) after she ended their affair in 2006. Azad had been arrested and ordered deported to his native Iraq, but when Iraq refused to take him, he applied to stay in Britain and, pending an immigration decision, was released by a judge sensitive to the “human rights” of someone seeking international “asylum.”

Azad immediately resumed harassing Doherty (who was chagrined to learn of the breadth of her violator’s “human rights”).

• Notorious killer Jon Venables, convicted in 1993 at age 11 of the torture-murder of a 2-year-old Merseyside boy, was held until age 18 and then released on conditions and with a new identity to protect him from harassment. In July 2010, after violating the conditions, Venables was sentenced to two years in jail for possessing and exchanging “violent” child pornography. According to a Daily Telegraph report, the Ministry of Justice has accepted that it will have to supply

BY CHUCK SHEPPARD Venables yet another new identity upon his eventual release (with set-up likely to cost the equivalent of almost $400,000 and security to run the equivalent of an additional $1.6 million a year).

UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT Police in New Albany, Ind., arrested two alleged counterfeiters in August but believed that a much bigger operation was in play. Subsequently, the Indiana State Police made a public plea for informants, focusing on the people most likely to be cheated by counterfeit money: local drug dealers. “What we are asking today,” said ISP Sgt. Jerry Goodin, “is we want all the drug dealers to call us. We want to get all of your information and exactly what happened in (any of your dealings).” Goodin added, “Trust us.”

• In June, Raytown, Mo., farmer David Jungerman mounted a sign on a tractortrailer denouncing “parasites” who “always have their hand out for whatever the government will give them.” Following news reports about the sign, the Kansas City Star reported that Jungerman himself had received more than $1 million in federal crop subsidies since 1995. (He later explained that a “parasite” pays no taxes at all yet seeks handouts. By contrast, Jungerman said, he pays taxes.)

• Playboy magazine has long published an audio edition, and the Library of Congress produces a text edition in Braille.

However, as a Houston Chronicle reporter learned in August, a Texas organization (Taping for the Blind) goes one step further, with volunteer reader Suzi Hanks actually describing the photographs—even the Playmates and other nudes. “I’d say if she has large breasts or small breasts, piercings or tattoos,” said Hanks. “I’ll describe her genitalia. ... I take my time describing the girls. ... Hey, blind guys like pretty, naked girls, too!”

UPDATE America’s most prolific litigant (and News of the Weird mainstay) may finally have met his match. In September, federal prosecutors asked a judge in Kentucky to supervise Jonathan Lee Riches’ future filings to eliminate the frivolous ones (which likely means all of them). Riches is serving 10 years in prison for stealing credit card numbers and has filed an estimated 3,800 lawsuits from behind bars (more than one for every day of incarceration), alleging wrongs done to him by such people as George W. Bush, Britney Spears, the philosopher Plato, the Dave Matthews Band, Tiger Woods (luggage theft), baseball player Barry Bonds (illegal moonshine), and football player Michael Vick (who allegedly stole Riches’ pit bulls, sold them on eBay, and used the proceeds to buy missiles from Iran).

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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19 Ropemaking fiber 20 Bad thing to have on one’s face 21 It’s made to measure 22 Status quo language?

23 Abound 25 Nonreader 27 Artificial 29 Relating to stars 30 Brief tussle 31 Attempt to persuade 34 “You ___ dog, you!”

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“Cod: The Biography of the Fish that Changed the World” by Mark Kurlansky What is your theme song?

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