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Congratulations, Rising Stars! Shane Boyett Bryan Coley Blake Doherty Alex Gonzalez James Hamric Sara Harlow Wes Hudgens Trang Huynh Robert Jernigan Tenika Johnson Vanessa Johnson

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winners KELVIN BENTLEY The University of West Florida Division of Research and Strategic Innovation has announced Dr. Kelvin Bentley as assistant vice president for digital learning and innovation. Bentley will lead Global Online for the university and serve as a member of the Division of Research and Strategic Innovation's leadership team. DERRICK BROOKS The NFL Hall of Famer has joined two-time Master champion Bubba Watson and Quint and Rishy Studer in the ownership of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. Derrick Brooks Charities also announced the expansion of its flag football league with the NFL and the increase to its community programs with David Wilson's leadership as part of the Studer Family of Companies. Quint Studer credited Watson for the idea of adding Brooks to the ownership group. A Booker T. Washington High School graduate, Brooks was twice named an All-American at Florida State. He helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win the franchise's first Super Bowl and was an 11-time Pro Bowler. PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE The Florida

Trust for Historic Preservation recognized the Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum with its highest award, "Outstanding Performance in the field of Restoration and Rehabilitation." The lighthouse started extensive restorations of the tower and light station in December of 2013 by leveraging a grant for IMPACT 100 to get matching funds from the Florida Department of Historic Resources.

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tributions to gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam, the Florida-based grocery chain announced last Friday that it would suspend corporate political contributions while it re-evaluates the program. Publix came under fire when campaign finance reports showed it contributed more than $650,000 to Putnam's campaign over the past three years. Most of the protests came from gun control advocates upset over Putnam's stance on gun rights after the Feb. 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Putnam, Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture, has been a strong supporter of the National Rifle Association and once referred to himself as an "NRA sellout."

CORIZON A former inmate in the Century Correctional Institution, Ryan Huff, has filed a federal lawsuit against Corizon, the state's corrections health care services provider, and three of its employees for alleged poor health care Huff received for colitis that left him with a colostomy bag when he was released. In the complaint, Huff stated he continues to suffer pain, disability, disfigurement and "permanent damage to overall health and bodily condition" and is "at significantly higher risk for health problems in the future." In 2016, Corizon and the Florida Department of Corrections settled a class action lawsuit on the behalf of 1,800 current and former Florida prison inmates who were denied medical care for hernias. Corizon's share of the settlement was $1.7 million.

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by Rick Outzen

SNAKEBIT City Administrator Eric Olson is snakebit. Every time he rolls the dice on a situation, his mistakes come to light and make matters worse. In the summer of 2015, Olson tried to get Melanie Nichols, president of the North Hill Preservation Board, reprimanded by her government bosses for using her official email account to communicate with city staff. Nichols had been asking embarrassing questions about a radio tower in the Long Hollow area. The move backfired and led to a no-confidence vote in a council meeting that was tied 4-4. Olson then tried to ban city employees from responding to emails from those who used official government email accounts, but the state attorney's office made him rescind the order. During the 2016 Thanksgiving holidays, Olson refused to stop the contractors running their dump trucks and pumps throughout the night in the Tanyard neighborhood. The stormwater project was nearly two years behind schedule, and Olson needed it completed. Instead, the Department of Environmental Protection cited the city and its contractor for several DEP violations. The contractor walked away from the project. The eastern pond washed out several times, and the city didn't hold its ribbon cutting until February 2018. The Bruce Beach fish hatchery was the first big project Olson oversaw for the

mayor when he served as initiatives coordinator. The project is now in the hands of the courts because Olson failed to manage the deadlines in the contract with Florida Fish and Wildlife. Construction was to begin in May 2017. Olson should have made sure the project started on time or taken to the council an amendment changing the construction date. He did neither. In September 2017, Olson decided to stop processing recyclables. When he had to inform the council, he misled them to believe the processing had ended this past March. However, Inweekly found out about the earlier date. The uproar over the $4 million increase to construct the Bayview Community Resource Center is another example of how Olson's manipulations have backfired. In early 2016, he gave the council a timetable that showed the construction completed by now to convince them to agree to borrow $6 million to build it. The timetable complete fell apart in less than six months. The budget jumped to $8.25 million. This month, he had to ask the council to add to its agenda a $10 million budget for the center. People are asking how the budget jumped from $6 million to $8.25 million to over $10 million since the lone public input session held a year ago. Yep, Olson is definitely snakebit. {in} rick@inweekly.net

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PENSACOLA'S DRINKING WATER QUESTIONED AGAIN By Joseph Baucum It's safe to drink the water in Pensacola, right? You know, the water that not only you ingest, but the water your spouse and children also consume. The water you brush your teeth with, bathe in and pour in your pets' water bowls. There's no reason to fear it could actually be poisoning you, devastating your thyroid, complicating a pregnancy or intensifying your risk of cancer. Is there? The possibility may sound absurd. Surprisingly enough, though, it's a question that has been posed in the not-too-distant past to the region's municipal water utility, Emerald Coast Utilities Authority. Faced with an inquiry in 2010 following reports of possible high doses of contaminants, the ECUA assured the Pensacola City Council its water supply remained safe for human consumption. But based on recent information first reported by Politico this month, the veracity of those assurances is now unclear.

NEW ASSESSMENT OF TOXIC CHEMICALS

The issue casting doubt on the potability of Pensacola's water centers on a pair of substances from the per- and polyfluoroalkyl class of chemicals known as perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate, or PFOA and PFOS. The contaminants are not regulated under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act or Florida statute, which means the substances can legally appear in the state's drinking water. The chemicals have been used in products like Teflon and firefighting foam. Their presence has previously been documented in the Pensacola region's drinking water and in other sites across the country. The Environmental Protection Agency's most recent health advisory for the substances in 2016 warns that certain levels of exposure have been linked to developmental effects to fetuses or breastfed infants, various cancers, liver damage and immune disorders. And an investigation of federal emails published by Politico this month has now revealed health officials believe the chemicals pose a threat to human health at lower levels of exposure than previously thought. In a May 14 story, Politico reported that the White House and EPA, under Administrator Scott Pruitt, blocked publication of a federal health assessment on PFOA and PFOS. The analysis, conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services' Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, "would show that the chemicals endanger human health at a far lower level than EPA has previously called safe." But the study was suppressed after the White House warned it would create a "public relations nightmare." 66

"In 2016, the (EPA) published a voluntary health advisory for PFOA and PFOS, warning that exposure to the chemicals at levels above 70 parts per trillion, total, could be dangerous," the Politico report states, noting that one part per trillion roughly equates to a single grain of sand in an Olympic-sized swimming pool. "The updated HHS assessment was poised to find that exposure to the chemicals at less than one-sixth of that level could be dangerous for sensitive populations like infants and breastfeeding mothers, according to the emails," the report continues. Details of the internal discussions between the Trump administration and EPA emerged from emails obtained by the Union of Concerned Scientists under the Freedom of Information Act. As of Thursday, there was no scheduled release date for the HHS study.

ISSUE HITS HOME FOR PENSACOLA

So could this be of concern for Northwest Florida? Possibly. Because federal or Florida laws do not regulate PFOA and PFOS in drinking water, ECUA does not regularly test for the substances. But the utility has in the past confirmed the presence of the contaminants in the Pensacola region's drinking water at levels higher than the new threshold of exposure the HHS assessment would apparently advise. In its 2016 Water Quality Report, ECUA acknowledged tests conducted in July 2016 on its Spanish Trail Well detected the presence of PFOA at .019 parts per billion and PFOS at an average level of .04 parts per billion. Those measurements converted would equal 19 parts per trillion and 40 parts per trillion, respectivelyâ€”each above one-sixth of the EPA's health advisory for the chemicals. Additionally, in a lawsuit filed by ECUA against manufacturers 3M Co., DuPont and Solutia Inc. in 2009, in which the utility sought damages for the presence of PFOA and PFOS in its water, it was disclosed that tests by an environmental firm hired by ECUA identified the contaminants in several other wells. Despite the confirmation its wells in the past have tested positive for PFOA and PFOS, the utility this week maintained the water remains safe for consumption. In an email to Inweekly on Thursday, ECUA spokeswoman Nathalie Bowers said the 2016 testing of the Spanish Trail Well occurred as part of the third iteration of the federal Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. Upon detecting the toxins, the well was treated with activated carbon, which can absorb synthetic organic chemicals in drinking water treatment. "As part of the UCMR3 testing, all 26 active wells in the ECUA water system were tested. Only three wells had detectable levels," Bowers wrote, later elaborating that the equipment did not detect the presence of the contaminants in the other 23 wells. "Two of these wells were

taken out of service, and treatment was put in place at the Spanish Trail Well." In addition to ECUA's wells, the chemicals have also been detected in other locations in the region. They have tested above the EPA's current health advisory level in on-base monitoring wells at Florida Panhandle military installations, where foam containing the substances was used in drills. The Defense Department listed 126 facilities with excess contaminants in a March report to Congress. A total of 25 monitoring wells at a trio of sites overseen by Naval Air Station Pensacola tested positive for the substances in excess of current safety guidelines. Eglin Air Force Base in Okaloosa County had six monitoring wells where the levels of the chemicals were in excess. Officials at Eglin AFB declined to respond to inquiries from Inweekly. But in an email on Thursday, Patrick Nichols, NAS Pensacola spokesman, said the monitoring wells with high levels of the chemicals are not used for military members' drinking water. The wells are used for sampling groundwater. He added the Defense Department has ceased using foam containing PFOA and PFOS. "The health and well-being of our personnel, their families and our surrounding communities is our primary importance," Nichols wrote.

SCIENCE VS. POLITICIANS

Although the HHS assessment remains unpublished, other studies on the health risks of exposure to PFOA, PFOS and other contaminants within the PFAS class of chemicals align with the apparent conclusions of the report. "I can tell you that the concept of 70 parts per trillion being too high to be protective is supported by the scientific literature, and many of the studies are pointing to levels that are definitely in the range of one-sixth of 70 parts per trillion," said Miriam Rotkin-Ellman, senior public health scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, in an interview with Inweekly. Perhaps equally alarming, Rotkin-Ellman said groundwater containing the chemicals, such as the groundwater tested at NAS Pensacola sites, carries the potential of migrating to other bodies of water such as a region's drinking-water supply. She explained that a plume of contaminants, depending on the hydrology of the region, could move and enter other ecosystems. "It is certainly a threat," she said. "Whether it happens quickly or takes a while is something that bears investigation." Noting the prevalence of the substances already in water supplies across the world, Rotkin-Ellman said those with concerns should urge their elected officials to install drinking water standards for the contaminants to ensure water utilities use currently available technology to treat its water for the chemicals. "Ask your policymakers and ask your water

system to put treatment in place," she said. "Ask the policymakers to set the appropriate standards. They need to hear from people that this is a problem. They need to hear from people that they care." But it remains to be seen if the Pensacola region's lawmakers believe there's a need for such standards. In response to Politico's report on the unpublished HHS assessment, several Northwest Florida lawmakers refrained from calling for the adoption of federal or state regulations on PFOA and PFOS in drinking water, or other chemical cousins within the PFAS class. U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fort Walton Beach, declined to respond to questions from Inweekly on whether or not the Trump administration and EPA should publish the HHS report or if it's in the best interests of his constituents that the public be allowed access to the study's contents. Gaetz has on numerous occasions defended the Trump administration on various issues. State Rep. Frank White, R-Pensacola, declined to weigh in on to what extent the state needs stronger drinking water standards. White, who has filed to run for Florida attorney general this year, cited his lack of familiarity with the issue. State Sen. Doug Broxson, R-Gulf Breeze, acknowledged the region's recent history with PFOA and PFOS. But he refrained from taking a position on if he would support legislation to enact regulations on the chemicals. He said lawmakers would need to weigh the possible health risks of the substances against the cost to taxpayers "to pay for something that may not be a health risk." "I don't know," Broxson said. "It's not a new issue, so I don't know why it's more serious today than it was five years ago." But there are those in the region who contend the drinking water needs tougher standards. Linda Young, a Navarre resident and founder of environmental advocacy organization Florida Clean Water Network, challenged that anyone can assure the public's drinking water remains safe if rules don't exist that mandate regular testing of the water for certain contaminants.

"How many children in Pensacola have behavioral defects, birth problems and cancer because their mothers drank it and so have they since they were born?" Linda Young "How many children in Pensacola have behavioral defects, birth problems and cancer because their mothers drank it and so have they since they were born?" she asked. "I'm not trying to be dramatic. But anybody who is levelheaded should be concerned." {in} inweekly.net

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INSIDE THE BAYVIEW CENTER COST HIKE "As we stand today, the council has only approved $6.05 million for the Bayview Community Center." Sherri Myers

Rendering by Caldwell Associates

By Rick Outzen Earlier this month, the Pensacola City Council learned the cost of the new Bayview Community Resource Center would be over $10 million. The reason given for the $4 million increase over the original budget was the rising construction costs in the area. However, a review of the events leading up to what will be the most expensive community construction in the city's history is more complicated.

AN URGENT TIMELINE

On Jan. 16, 2016, City Administrator Eric Olson gave the Pensacola City Council the timetable for completing the rebuild of the Bayview Community Center by the second quarter of 2018. The next month, the mayor would ask the council to approve borrowing $9.35 million for the center and Fire Station #3. The loan would be repaid with Local Option Sales Tax funds. In June 2016, the request for qualifications for architectural and engineering services would be issued. The request for proposals for construction would be issued in the first quarter of 2017 with construction beginning the following quarter. At the council meeting on the Feb. 12, 2016, Mayor Hayward fought an effort that would have only borrowed money for the fire station. He promised that the public would be involved in the planning process. 88

"We are going to have charrettes to talk about the design and the feel of what they want," said the mayor. "We are going to have community involvement."

Meanwhile, the council approved the FY 2017 budget that allocated $6.05 million of LOST funds for a new Bayview Center. However, the mayor's office didn't bring forth a resolution to borrow the $9.35 million to build the center and fire station. Mayor Hayward's sense of urgency appeared to have waned.

"We are going to have charrettes to talk about the design and the feel of what they want. We CENTER PLANS CHANGE On Jan. 12, 2017, Mayor Hayward asked are going to have community the council to approve the award of the involvement." Ashton Hayward design contract. He had negotiated an Councilwoman Jewel Cannada-Wynn argued that she didn't see the urgency to rebuild the center. She felt the city had more pressing priorities. "(Bayview Center) is very important to the fabric of our community," said Hayward. "It is an urgency to build it back . . . I strongly urge that we get this done. We can get the pricing where we want it (and) appropriate the funds." He added, "Most importantly, we can have the community input." To its credit, the city issued the RFQ for design service early. The replies were received by May 3, 2016. However, the city's selection committee didn't convene until three months later on Aug. 24, 2016. It took another two months for the committee to select Caldwell Associates Architects to design the Bayview Center.

agreed upon fee of 7 percent of construction costs, estimated at $315,828. The total budget for the project listed in the background material was $5.5 million. Then a strange thing happened less than two weeks later. At a LOST budget workshop on Jan. 23, 2017, city staff presented a new allocation schedule that increased the budget for the Bayview Center to $8.25 million. Unfortunately, only two council members attended the workshopâ€” Gerald Wingate and Sherri Myers. Myers said the increase was "pretty staggering." Chief Financial Officer Dick Barker said, "Based on the conversations with the architect as I understand, ($8.25 million) includes the building, the amenities there, the programs and those type of things needed to operate, but this is all preliminary. We put in what we know at this time, but this is a council decision."

He added, "I understand the architect will have meetings with the community, and the final decision would be by council. The construction would come back to council for award before any monies are expended." Barker offered no details. The issue wasn't brought to council for a vote until Sept. 20. On Jan. 31, 2017, Caldwell signed its contract with the city to design the new Bayview Center. The contract stated the owner's budget for the project was still $5.5 million, not $8.25 million that staff had told the council eight days earlier. The project parameters included "a gymnasium, several multi-purpose meeting rooms, restrooms, kitchen, staffing offices, storage space, resource/computer room and a crafts room." During a March workshop, the council was again told the mayor wanted more LOST funds for the project. Only Brian Spencer, Jewel Cannada-Wynn and Sherri Myers attended the meeting. No details were given for the $2.2 million increase. Council President Spencer said it didn't fall within the standard contingency for a project. He wondered aloud whether the mayor would submit a budget amendment soon. Councilwoman Myers said, "As we stand today, the council has only approved $6.05 million for the Bayview Community Center." On May 30, 2017, Caldwell held a public input meeting. About 80 citizens attended and were divided in to small groups to discuss what they would like to see at the park and center. The media reports informing the public of the meeting didn't mention a higher budget for the facility. The Pulse website reported, "Citizens are encouraged to share ideas and comments on the proposed $6 million project." The News Journal published, "Caldwell Associates Architects, the firm hired to design to new approximately $5.5 million center, will hold a community input meeting." The city didn't ask the media to correct their reporting. In July 2017, Mayor Hayward delivered his proposed FY 2018 budget to the council. His request for $8.25 million for the Bayview Center was listed. At the Aug. 1, 2017, budget workshop, Barker explained the increase was due to rising construction costs, ignoring what he had told Myers and Wingate in January. "It really relates to what we're seeing in the construction industry," said Barker. The budget was raised "in the abundance of caution." He added, "I can't tell you what will come in it, but it will come to council." And sure enough, the final design submitted by Caldwell was exactly that amount. The design booklet was emailed to the city at 4:11 p.m. on Sept. 19, 2017. Olson forwarded the documents to the council inweekly.net

Rendering by Caldwell Associates after 5 p.m. for the council to discuss at its final public hearing on the budget the next day. The media was not made aware the plans had been delivered. Inweekly published the plans around 2 p.m., three hours before the public hearing. The budget passed. Construction on the new community center was tentatively set to begin in March 2018. The completion date given was May 2019, a year later than the timetable Olson gave the council in 2016. In October 2017, the mayor finally submitted a resolution to borrow the funds the council approved in February 2016. However, the city borrowed $25 million instead of $9.35 million. On May 7, Mayor Hayward sought to add to the council's agenda the award of the Bayview Center contract, with a price tag of $10,145,047â€”more than $4 million over the FY 2017 budget. Olson later decreased the contingency from 10 percent to 3 percent to get cost below $9.6 million. Council failed to put the item on the agenda.

INCONSISTENCIES

Since Hayward's election to a second term in 2014, his administration has had difficulty with deadlines, particularly since he named Olson his administrator. The city has missed the deadlines for the Government Street Stormwater Pond, the fish hatchery and the DeepFlex warehouse at the port. The missed deadlines for the Bayview Center may have cost taxpayers over $4 million. Olson in January 2016 gave the council a timetable that had the center completed by now. The mayor convinced the council to agree to borrow funds to build the center and a May 31, 2018

fire station because of the urgent need for both and "we can get the pricing where we want it." However, the selection of the architect took nearly six months. The $6 million for the center was not borrowed. The public input, final design and issue for the RFP for construction were to be completed by the first quarter of last year. Instead, the RFP was issued in March 2018. Then there is the conundrum of how an architectural firm signs a contract for a $5.5 million project and delivers to the city plans for an $8.25 million facility. According to the LOST workshops, staff knew the project was going to come in higher as early as January 2017, but the design contract, dated Jan. 31, 2017, was for the lower amount. According to the contract, "the Owner (City of Pensacola) shall establish and periodically update the budget for the Project, including the portion allocated for the Cost of the Work." Inweekly requested the written documentation for when the city changed the overall budget for the project. The newspaper will publish it when received. CFO Barker changed his explanation for the budget hike to garner approval. He first told the council the increase was due to the amenities that were being discussed with the architect. In August, the cause was due to rising construction costs, according to Barker. Meanwhile, the construction contract for Fire Station #3 is $3.194 million, according to the city's website. The FY 2017 budget was $3.3 million. The more one digs into how the Bayview Community Center's cost went from $6 million to $8.25 million to over $10 million, the more questions pop up. Hopefully, the council will get answers before they vote to award the construction contract. {in} 9

ties. These housing authorities use the funding to complete large-scale improvements such as replacing roofs or making energy-efficient upgrades to replace old plumbing and electrical systems. To help provide residents with decent, safe and sanitary housing and respond to the growing demand for affordable rental housing, HUD uses the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD), a comprehensive strategy that complements the Capital Fund Program. RAD offers a long-term solution to preserve and enhance the country's affordable housing stock, including leveraging public and private funding to make critically needed improvements.

CHAPPIE JAMES MUSEUM OPENS

Rendering by the Florida Department of Transportation NAMING NEW BAY BRIDGE The current Pensacola Bay Bridge is named for Philip D. Beall, Sr., a Pensacola attorney who served as Florida Senate president in 1943. Skanska is building a $350 million span that is scheduled for completion in 2020. While the Beall family has made it known that they would like its patriarch's name to be attached to the new bridge, others have different suggestions. State Sen. Doug Broxson is working on legislation for the 2019 session that would name the span after former Senate President Don Gaetz, who sponsored the legislation that funded the new bridge. However, there is a problem. The Florida House leadership has been opposed to naming roads and structures for living people.

"I can't think of a more appropriate and selfless American patriot to memorialize on a vital part of Northwest Florida regional infrastructure than this legendary local son who gave so much to his community and his nation." Cris Dosev Florida District 1 Republican Congressional candidate Cris Dosev wants the 010 1

bridge to be named after Pensacola native General Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr. "General Chappie James is a true hometown hero, whose legacy of patriotism and devotion to country is an inspiration to every Northwest Floridian," said Dosev in a written statement. "I can't think of a more appropriate and selfless American patriot to memorialize on a vital part of Northwest Florida regional infrastructure than this legendary local son who gave so much to his community and his nation." Dosev is running against Congressman Matt Gaetz, son of the former Senate president. If the state legislature doesn't pass legislation designating a new name for the bridge, Florida Department of Transportation spokesman Ian Satter told the News Journal that the existing name would transfer to the replacement bridge.

FUNDS FOR AREA HOUSING To help public housing authorities make needed capital improvements to their properties, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today allocated $67.8 million in annual funding to housing authorities in Florida, including $1,166,924 for the Area Housing Commission in Pensacola. The grants are provided through HUD's Capital Fund Program, which offers annual funding to approximately 3,100 public housing authorities to build, repair, renovate or modernize the public housing in their communi-

The City of Pensacola and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) invite the public to attend the Grand Opening Ceremony for the General Daniel "Chappie" James Museum and Flight Academy at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 7. The city-owned site is the historic home of America's first African American four-star general (USAF), Daniel "Chappie" James, Jr., and was donated to the city by the James family. The residence, located at 1608 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was constructed in 1909 by Chappie James' father, Daniel James, Sr. The Eastside Neighborhood Association and the Eastside CRA Plan identified preservation and adaptive reuse of the property as a priority redevelopment project. The CRA restored the James family home to house a museum dedicated to the life and career of Chappie James, which will be operated by the Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Museum Board. A new 1,500-square-foot addition is now the home of the Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James Flight Academy, which has been offering young people of Pensacola opportunities to train to be aviators for over two decades through their free oneweek summer camps. The Flight Academy's classrooms will see their first summer camp at the new location in June.

EVENT GRANTS AVAILABLE Visit Pensacola is accepting event grant applications for events occurring between Oct. 1, 2018-April 30, 2019. A grant workshop is scheduled for 3-4 p.m. Friday, June 8, in its office at 1401 E. Gregory St. All grant applicants are encouraged to attend, as additional points are awarded during the scoring process of applications for those who attend the workshop. The grant deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday,

June 29. The grant committee will meet 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 17 at its office. All applicants are encouraged to attend the meeting to give a brief overview of your event and to answer any questions regarding your application. You may apply for a mini-grant if you are seeking funds less than $5,000. For more details, email Nicole Stacey at nstacey@visitpensacola.com.

FOSTER HOMES FOR PETS The Pen-

sacola Humane Society is in constant need of individuals and families willing to open their homes to animals that are not quite ready for adoption. In addition to foster homes for kittens and puppies, temporary homes are needed for adult cats and dogs with special needs; those that require a bit more patience or hands-on care; those recovering from surgery or undergoing medical treatment; and older or stressed animals that need a quieter home setting. The Humane Society will provide foster parent training and advice, veterinary care, medications, medical supplies, carriers and any other necessary equipment. Foster parents must be able to transport animals to and from the Humane Society or to a veterinarian as needed. Fostering is a perfect fit for retired persons or those who work from home or part-time. For more information or a foster application, visit pensacolahumane.org/ become-a-foster.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR The National Naval Aviation Museum will commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Battle of Midway with a ceremony held 10 a.m. Monday, June 4 inside the Blue Angels Atrium. Midway scholar and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Kevin Miller will be the guest speaker. The event will also include a showing of the film "South Dakota Warrior," about Lt. Cmdr. John Waldron, who was killed in action while commanding Torpedo Squadron (VT) 8 at the Battle of Midway. The event is free to the public. Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council hosts a presentation on entrepreneurship in Russia given by its upcoming Open World delegation from 12-1 p.m. Thursday, June 7 at the Voices of Pensacola Multicultural Center, 117 E. Government St. Baptist Health Care is hosting a blood drive provided by OneBlood blood bank 12-4 p.m. Thursday, June 7 at Gulf Breeze Hospital, 1110 Gulf Breeze Pkwy. All donors will receive a $3.50 Breezeway card, cookies and a gift. Donors must be age 16 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Photo identification is required. {in} inweekly.net

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CUT UP/CUT OUT

THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at the Museum of Commerce in Historic Pensacola

Featuring

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6:00 p.m. Doors 5:00 p.m.

March 3 - June 17

Tickets $10

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On view in the second floor galleries: Henderson Thornton and Kugelman Family galleries and the Charles W. Lamar, Sr. Assembly Room Cut Up/Cut Out was organized by Carrie Lederer, Curator of Exhibitions, Bedford Gallery, Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, CA.

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In 2008, the renaissance of downtown Pensacola was still on the distant horizon. Inweekly believed a key to any revitalization of the place we loved would depend on keeping our young talent in the community. We worked three years with Evon Emerson and the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the formation of the Pensacola Young Professionals (PYP). PYP members had begun to be asked to serve on various government and non-profit boards. With a big election cycle approaching, we wanted

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to recognize those young men and women making a difference in their professions and the community. The daily newspaper's business journal had published a few times "40 Under 40," but the list didn't include many under 30. We set 35 as the age limit for our "Rising Stars" and began to solicit nominations of people who were making Escambia and Santa Rosa counties better. A decade and 578 Rising Stars later, our creation has become a staple of the greater Pensacola area. Although we weren't able to keep all of them in Pen-

sacola, the "stars" have indeed risen to more significant positions, and a few have been elected to public office. We thought it would be fun to check in on them and see how their attitudes and goals have changed since being named a Rising Star. We will be forming a Rising Star alumni association that will meet twice a year to discuss community needs and how to encourage and mentor the next generation. The first alumni event will be at the Blue Wahoos game on Monday, June 4.

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Sid Williams-Heath is executive director for the Pensacola Little Theater and Pensacola Cultural Center. Since being named a Rising Star earlier this year, he's fostered new friendships and connections that have inspired him to get more involved with the community. He and his husband (a Gulf Breeze native) were drawn to Pensacola because of the growth the city is experiencing. He's lived in New York City and worked for the administration of Savannah College of Art and Design. "With a thriving arts community, Pensacola's biggest opportunity to expand that artistic excellence is through collaboration. By pairing the offering of PLT with other arts organizations, we can offer the community a bigger bang for their artistic buck," he told Inweekly. Williams-Heath sees Pensacola Little Theater, a 501(c)(3) non-profit community theater, as an opportunity for locals to get directly involved in growing the arts and culture scene in Pensacola. "We are always welcoming anyone and everyone to come play with us, share their passions, define their authenticity and learn that what cannot always be expressed verbally eventually finds a voice."

Seeing the arts and culture budget gutted by the Florida legislature is one of his major concerns about the current status quo in Pensacola. "Even as non-profit organizations, the arts often get overlooked as charitable organizations and contributors to the community. But I cannot stress enough how important the arts and arts education are to both our youth and the community as a whole."

"But I cannot stress enough how important the arts and arts education are to both our youth and the community as a whole." Sid Williams-Heath Williams-Heath also sees the great potential in the continued growth of the area and encourages his peers to be a part of a proactive and positive trend. "Now, more than ever, we need young professionals to maximize the generous contributions being made to improve downtown and Pensacola's housing market, and my hope is that we are very particular about the footprint we leave on the city. It's easy to get

consumed in the quick growth that Pensacola is undergoing, but our hope is that the growth will remain quality, with a respect to the bigger picture future we inevitably impact."

Walker Wilson, Rising Star class of 2017, knows the value of a well-managed Google calendar. Since being named a Rising Star, he's continued his professional responsibilities at Bay Woods Products, while also holding multiple leadership positions in local organizations such as Pensacola Young Professionals, being part of a nonprofit that gives bikes, helmets and locks to underprivileged kids and, most recently, running for office. "Obviously, running for office has been a big change; definitely a learning curve. I suggest anyone who's ever interested in that to give it shot; get involved in someone's campaign so you know what you're doing and you're not just jumping into the deep end." He credits his ability to balance it all with having been active since he was in school, but knowing that he can schedule his priorities according to recurring meetings makes it easier to stay involved in causes that are important to him. "I think if you want to say you're involved in your community and you really want to make a change, it's hard to do

that by yourself, no matter who you are and how many resources you may have. Coming together as a group, you get a better idea of what's actually going on in your community." Wilson sees running for office as a natural next step in staying involved in the community and working to make the changes Pensacola needs to become the type of city that attracts and retains young professionals. "My big thing is if you see something that you don't like or needs change, the only way to make that change is to put your name in the hat and give it all you've got," said Wilson. "If it works out, it works out."

Caitlyn Cooney, Rising Star class of 2018, has been building a unique creative business, Charlotte Mason Printing Company, and getting involved in the Pensacola maker's movement as the manager of Bare Hand Collective since she moved to Pensacola from Nashville. Moving from a bustling big city to Pensacola could be seen as a risky move, but Cooney saw it as a strategic opportunity. "I saw a niche in the Pensacola market where I could be at the forefront of a creative movement, and it was really the perfect storm in that the community wanted more of that maker/creative culture. I'd say that I had to blaze a trail for myselfâ€”which is both beneficial and challenging."

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As a part of Bare Hand Collective, she's a part of a group of working artists with the shared mission to "help Pensacola make better." "When you're a part of a collective, you start saying 'we' instead of 'I' a lot more. So instead of thinking of ways to make more money or improve my own business, I've started to think more about how my letterpress business can help other businesses, how I can teach others about a historic craft or how I can work with my fellow artists to create something bigger and better than I could have alone. It's made me and our fellow members more selfless and more focused on how our actions affect our community." Cooney sees this period of Pensacola's growth as critical for laying a solid foundation and finding the proper trajectory for progress in the community. "I want to see Pensacola embrace positive changes and developments and incentivize those who are helping Pensacola grow. The fear of change or the lack of support towards progressive projects, even on a small scale, can really hinder growth on a large scale and deter people from trying. Growth should be encouraged and not feared or overregulated."

"Growth should be encouraged and not feared or overregulated." Caitlyn Cooney She plans to continue her involvement in the positive changes of the community and be a part of the growth trend. "I hope Pensacola becomes a cultural hub that people want to visit for more than just our beaches. I want us to be a hub for young entrepreneurs and new businesses."

Sarah Humlie, Rising Star class of 2014, has been living in Charleston, S.C., for a year and will soon head to the West Coast to continue following her passion and career in animal welfare. "I would've loved to stay in Pensacola, but to take the next step in my career, there weren't any options in Pensacola." For a professional in the non-profit sector, especially in animal welfare, Humlie saw few options besides building her own new venture from the ground up, which wasn't as realistic as pursing positions in other areas that allowed her to focus on her work. Although she's made the decision to move, Humlie is grateful for her time in Pensacola and recognizes that the connections she made were valuable to her professional development. "Pensacola was so great to me because the people in the community were so open and willing to share and mentor, just help along the way." Humlie is deeply committed to her field, but she saw that there were many opportunities for other young professionals in nonprofits to pivot in Pensacola if the community May 31, 2018

supported their unique value and those young professionals are willing to be bold in their career moves. "Learn the story of how transferrable your skills are." She hopes that Pensacola can work to break the cycles of generational poverty and address the systemic injustices in the community, while continuing to develop a walkable and vibrant downtown. Also on her wishlist? Train travel. "If the Amtrak could run again, that would be awesome."

Jade Brown, also a Rising Star from the 2014 class, is a history and psychology teacher and head girl's basketball coach at Booker T. Washington High School. Now in her eighth year of teaching, Brown has earned her master's from UWF in curriculum instruction, taken the Lady Wildcats to district championships and been named department chair for social studies at Washington. She says that the most important influence on her work day-to-day is the potential to impact the lives of hundreds of students each school year. "Every student is different, but they all really, truly want to learn," said Brown. "I learn something new from them every day, and as a psychology teacher, it's amazing what they're willing to tell us." Brown explained that she's watched the students change over the years, which has taught her that her career will never remain static. When it comes to teaching, the work is constantly changing, and the magnitude of responsibility on a teacher has helped motivate Brown's approach to her career. As a teacher, Brown sees hundreds of potential future "rising stars" every day in her classroom and the halls of Washington. When she thinks about their future and how the Pensacola community can support them, she goes back to prioritizing face time. "I think there could be more social networking going on face-to-face," said Brown. "Bringing diverse groups of young professionals together so that we can work together to see what's going to work best for the community and continue to grow it." When it comes to improving Pensacola, Brown sees the poverty level as something the community needs to tackle firsthand. "People don't realize the poverty level we're dealing with," she said. She also noted that while UWF is growing, the school district isn't attractive for everyone, from future teachers, residents, families and business owners. "We need to invest more into our school district so that we can be one of the best districts in the state." Her hope is that Pensacola can continue to grow and improve so that students and young professional feel compelled to return and put down roots in the community. "Coming back home isn't a bad thing. I want people to say, 'I love coming back home, and I want to give back to my community.'" {in}

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In honor of our Rising Stars— past and present.

Since 1989, idgroup has been committed to helping leaders build brands that matter to customers, employees and the world. And for nearly 30 years in business, we’ve committed ourselves to nurturing local talent and transforming them into leaders who are shaping the future of our community. We are honored that for seven consecutive years, an idgroup team member has been recognized as an Independent News Rising Star—a testament to our team’s commitment to excellence. Congratulations to all our Rising Stars, past and present! Erin Wachtel Stubbs & Danielle Kelly 2018 Rising Stars Mariah Singerman Crawford 2017 Rising Star Carly Quina Ross (alum) 2016 Rising Star Somi Choi 2015 Rising Star Kris Poore & Andrya Crossland (alum) 2014 Rising Stars Lindsey Braxton Shook 2013 Rising Star Jared Granger (alum) 2012 Rising Star

What's one piece of advice you have for young Pensacolians? Connect with what you are passionate about, and find ways to solve problems. Don't become complacent and wait for others to fix what you don't like about the community. Sabrina McLaughlin, Owner & Executive Creative Director, 3125 Communications

What's one piece of advice you have for young Pensacolians? Don't be afraid to try something new, like lionfish, value local art and culture and get involved in some way. Ashlee Kirkland, Administrative Specialist, U.S. District Court

What is something you feel isn't changing quickly enough locally? We need to do something to address mental health in our community. How can we help the homeless here? How can we help get them off the streets? What can we do? Restaurants and businesses are being built; downtown Pensacola is growing daily, but we need to focus on our poor, our homeless and poverty here in Pensacola. We can continue to "decorate" our city, but at the heart of every city is

the people. We need to do more for the poor and homeless. We also need more outpatient mental health services and providers here that accept Medicaid. This is my biggest concern for our community. Jennifer Payne, Ob/Gyn at West Florida Hospital What's the most positive change/trend you have seen in Pensacola these last few years? We love how many locals make extra efforts to support locally owned and operated businesses. Ten years ago, chain restaurants ruled the town, and now there is more emphasis on local spots. Kiley and Bill Manning, Owners, The Magnolia and Wild Lemon What is something you feel isn't changing quickly enough locally? I really feel like our political scene is not changing too much at all. There is still a lot to be done. There is a lot of animosity between individuals due to race, party, religion and even age. It is sad that it has to be that way in Pensacola. We are stagnant, and we need to see some growth. Until the political scene develops as it should, we cannot expect other things like the criminal justice and education systems in our area to make significant changes. It all falls back on the politics. Town hall meetings are great ways to discuss these

issues, so at least we are bringing the issues to light through town hall meetings. Charmere Gatson, Graduate Student Writing Coach, Liberty University Online How have you grown since being named a Rising Star? I secretly always wanted to be a Rising Star. I never thought someone like myself, who is in the food and beverage industry, would be considered for that recognition. When I became a Rising Star about seven years ago, it really reinforced my confidence in what I do. Today, I am the chef and owner of Carmen's Lunch Bar—a five-year business—and employ 12 people. I live and work downtown and wouldn't want it any other way. MariCarmen Josephs, Chef/Owner Carmen's Lunch Bar What's one piece of advice you have for young Pensacolians? Embrace Pensacola's history, art and natural beauty—these resources are invaluable. See a play at PLT, support a local artisan at Palafox Market or go exploring at Ft. Pickens, Big Lagoon or the Pensacola Lighthouse at NAS. Go outside. It's not THAT hot...you'll be fine. Jenny Diamond, English Faculty, Columbia Southern University

What's the most positive change/trend you have seen in Pensacola these last few years? I used to enjoy leisurely walks downtown for lunch. It was rare to see many people on Palafox. If I did run into somebody, I almost always knew them. The last few years has brought quite a change to that routine! I see hundreds of people on Palafox now, and I know just a small percentage. I think it is great that so many people now enjoy what just a few did 20 years ago. Allen Bounds, President, Bounds Architecture and Construction

What's one piece of advice you have for young Pensacolians? Apply (and reapply) sunscreen. Justin McCoy, English Instructor, University of West Florida

What's one piece of advice you have for young Pensacolians? I advise young Pensacolians to take advantage of Pensacola's open market for starting a business and get as much entrepreneurial experience as you can. Pensacola is a great incubator. Laketa Hendrix, Advanced Analytics Analyst, Comcast Spotlight

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What is something you feel isn't changing quickly enough locally? We have yet to fully accept and adapt certain environmental policies that are good for both businesses and our environment. I'd like to see Pensacola be both pro-business and pro-environment. Joseph Everette, Nurse Manager, Perdido Bay ER What's one piece of advice you have for young Pensacolians? Get out, get seen, get to work. Pensacola is a town that will let you shape it. If you don't immediately find what you're looking for here, don't be discouraged. You can build it for yourself. Christopher Paulos, Partner, Levin Papantonio law firm What's one piece of advice you have for young Pensacolians? Say "yes." There will be opportunities and situations that scare you: public speaking, making a presentation, doing something outside your comfort zone, etc. By all means, please be safe, and don't ignore your gut when it's something potentially dangerous. But if it's just a matter of something you've never done before or that it pushes you to meet new people, go for it. Sara Bellchamber, Technical Analyst, Rayonier What's the most positive change/trend you have seen in Pensacola these last few years? In 2008, I told the IN that the three things I wanted to see in our area over the next five years were more higher paying jobs, a thriving downtown, and leaders who can grow our area and maximize our natural resources. It is exciting to see that those wishes have become a reality. The Maritime Park is the success we knew it would be, downtown is bustling and growing and our area is receiving national recognition. Katie White, Partner, McDonald Fleming Moorhead

What's one piece of advice you have for young Pensacolians? Be better than the generation before you. Every generation should strive to be better—economically, humanely and environmentally—than the one that came before it. Farron Cousins, Host, Ring of Fire

What's one piece of advice you have for young Pensacolians? My advice to young Pensacolians is to become involved and engaged in organizations in the community and especially in the school system. Become a mentor and/or volunteer. Share your skill sets, experiences and career opportunities with our youth. Dr. Kimberly Thomas, Assistant Principal, The School District of Escambia County

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What's one piece of advice you have for young Pensacolians? Pensacola has plenty of things to do, but you can't wait for them to fall into your lap. Be the change. Find something to become passionate about: an organization, a belief or even yourself. Continue to grow, volunteer and develop yourself along the way. Whitney Fike, Communications Manager, International Paper

What's one piece of advice you have for young Pensacolians? Keep your head down and learn from where you are. It'll help get you to where you are going. Learn from the examples of others on what not to do, how to do things better and gradually progress to where you want to be. Mallory Wilson, Dir. Development and Community Engagement, Pensacola Children's Chorus

What is something you feel isn't changing quickly enough locally? There is a lack of long-range planning. We continue to be reactive and not proactive. Megan Pratt, Executive Director, Pensacola MESS Hall What's the most positive change/trend you have seen in Pensacola these last few years? The conversations are changing. Everyone is genuinely excited about the direction Pensacola is headed. I can't wait to see the progress we make in the coming years. Alex Andrade, Attorney, Moore, Hill & Westmoreland, P.A. How have you grown since being named a Rising Star? Since becoming a Rising Star I have grown my business and expanded to a full team of great employees. Justine Gudmundson-McCain, Chef/ Owner of Bluejay's Bakery What's one piece of advice you have for young Pensacolians? Stop caring what others think of you. Jeff Bere, Owner, Losobe Woodwork and Barehand Collective

What is something you feel isn't changing quickly enough locally? I think Pensacola has an aversion to change. The initial response is to always fight it. I'd like to see us get to a point where we embrace change with the hope that it will bring positive outcomes. Elisabeth Buswell, Coordinator of Board Affairs, Escambia County School District

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Making Magic with The Coathangers By Savannah Evanoff

The Coathangers / Photo by Chad Kamenshine The Coathangers played a show at a "weird, creepy, drunk carnival" and turned it into their latest record "LIVE," also known as "2 Nights of Magic." The punk rock band recorded two free shows at Alex's Bar in Long Beach, Calif., in November. The event was complete with magicians, Tarot card readings, burlesque dancers and palm readers. Stephanie Luke (vocals), also known as Rusty Coathanger, said it was about time for a live recording. "When you see someone live versus when you hear someone on a record, there's an obvious difference," Luke said. "We wanted to transfer the energy we bring to our shows to a record." The group was a tad nervous before the performance, Luke said. The first night, they were overthinking and trying to perform perfectly. "We had to take a step back and be like, 'The whole point of a live album is for us to be live,'" Luke said. "When you play live, not everything is perfect … The second night, we totally went for it." The Coathangers sprinkled songs from its discography in the concerts, such as "Getting' Mad and Pumpin' Iron"—a nod May 31, 2018

to a member's ex-boyfriend—and "Captain's Dead," a song from the group's 2017 politically-fueled EP, "Parasite." "The political climate was an inspiration and some personal shit we went through all together," Luke said. "It goes back to whatever is going on in our lives. It's a little bit of everything being fucked up and unleashing that onto vinyl."

"It goes back to whatever is going on in our lives. It's a little bit of everything being fucked up and unleashing that onto vinyl." Stephanie Luke Everything the group writes is personal—even when they wish it wasn't. In fact, they were just talking about it the other day, Luke said. "We're always impressed with other bands who write parables, stories about stuff, because we find it so hard to do," Luke said. "We're trying to not come from such a personal place sometimes." Despite the band's specific inspiration,

Luke believes its music is relatable. When she sings songs such as "Down Down," it's powerful and meaningful to her, and she didn't even write the lyrics—Julia Kugel (guitar) did. "Music is all about relating to other people and relating to the music itself," Luke said. "Music is there for a lot of people when they need it." Songwriting is a collaborative effort. Sometimes a song results from shenanigans while reworking lyrics or jamming in the practice space, Luke said. "We all bring a bit of the ingredients, and then we bake the pie together." The Coathangers' latest pie is anything but perfect, but neither are they. It's what makes them punk rock. "You can spit and look ugly," Luke said. "And you don't have to have the perfect hair. You can just be who you are and say what you want." Luke recalls falling into the right crowd of punk rockers in high school. She ran with a pack that listened to subgenres of rock and punk rock from the late '70s, she said. The community appealed to her. "There's other people like you, who feel weird, uncomfortable and

awkward and have something to say—that are just as pissed off as you," Luke said. "Everyone was kind of like a family; they took care of each other. Love that about punk rock." Kugel and Meredith Franco (bass), also known as Crook Kid Coathanger and Minnie Coathanger respectively, were drawn to the same music—hence why their nicknames are a nod to The Ramones. That punk-rock band stood out to Luke, because they dressed alike. "They looked like weirdos," Luke said. "They weren't necessarily good looking, which is awesome. It proves you don't have to be this pretty rockstar to have a good time and get to this level where people like your music, adore you and look up to you." The band finds much common ground with the Ramones, but gender isn't part of that equation. The Coathangers are an all-female band, but Luke doesn't see why it matters. There have always been women in music, she said. "I don't think there should be delineation between genders in any kind of job," Luke said. "I don't see how being a female could hinder someone from playing music. The only difference is how society has portrayed women in music." Nine times out of 10, if a man is being weird, he is weird to everyone—not just women, Luke said. "Obviously, there's times when a dude is just being weird because we are females, and they're not taking us seriously or they think we don't know what we're talking about," Luke said. "Mansplaining—my favorite thing—is just ridiculous … The only way you can get through it is by playing a great show. Here it is. Take it or leave it." The Coathangers are "fucking awesome," Luke said. "Come to our show; come party with us," Luke said. "For 45 minutes, let's forget that everything's a bumble fuck and have a couple drinks and enjoy the show." {in}

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Working Hand in Hand

Andrew and Sarah Wilson / Courtesy Photo From the Ground Up Community Garden is about to have even more curb appeal. On Friday, June 1, Hand in Hand Creative will unveil their latest mural before the final night of Music Under the Stars with guests Sugarcane Jane. It will be their first public art project in Pensacola. Andrew and Sarah Wilson are the husband and wife duo behind Hand in Hand Creative. The two started Hand in Hand two years ago after Andrew stepped away from teaching art at a public school and Sarah quit her job as an editor at a community magazine. They were both seeking to create work that was more personal and meaningful. "Life has taught us repeatedly that working with another is better than one," said Andrew. "Yes, we are working hand in hand with one another, but we also see our partnerships with other entities and causes going hand in hand with the work we create." Together, in 2016, they collaborated on

a pop-up show called "Just Being Honest" in St. Augustine with Andrew's large-scale oil paintings and Sarah's writing side by side. Their first mural was for a local cafe in St. Augustine, and last fall they worked on another mural at a sustainable farm in Kingsbury, Texas, as part of an artist residency.

"Murals have been a natural progression—to be able to paint big and be able to explore a topic with a powerful image and words together." Sarah Wilson "Murals have been a natural progression— to be able to paint big and be able to explore a topic with a powerful image and words together," said Sarah. "Everything about doing murals together has been a lot like marriage,

a learning process, including learning how to paint together." After recently coming back to Pensacola, the Wilsons first visited From the Ground Up for a poetry reading in March. They immediately felt a connection to the space, Sarah said. They met with lead gardener Elizabeth Eubanks and started volunteering. Soon enough, they started making plans to create a mural on the shipping container at the garden. "As our first mural project in Pensacola, it's honestly a perfect fit," Sarah said. "On a personal level, we're vegans who want to live closer to the land in a sustainable way. After living on a farm in rural Texas, coming back to a city has been a challenging transition for us. Finding this inclusive, educational, abundant, arts-focused, green space right in the heart of urban downtown has been a great match." Inspiration for the mural came from Andrew and Sarah's own experience in the garden. "It's people, it's ideas, it's inclusivity, sustainability, education and, surprisingly, the least of all, gardening," said Andrew. "(It's) a response to the garden's priorities. And it's these priorities, founded in beautiful vision, that we want to call out for all who pass by this space who may not know what it really holds." The mural was created in partnership with Dixon School of Arts, which only made the experience more meaningful, Sarah said. Students took part in prepping the canvas, painting the background and utilizing a grid method to create the image. "Education is my background, and there's nothing more satisfying than sitting back and watching the students take over," added Andrew. "These students were terrific to work with, and it's awesome to think about how they could one day apply these new creative skills to a project of their own in the future. Not to mention, the social, technical, and artistic skills it takes to work with others on a project like this are the same skills we all need for life."

Both Andrew and Sarah have roots in Pensacola. But the experience of creating art for a place they call home is "deeply personal and familiar," said Sarah. It's a goal of Hand in Hand Creative to bring more public art to the city by encouraging others to engage the same way they did. To Andrew, public art is a way to marry the often-exclusive art world and the local community. "Public art is accessible. It's free, and you don't have to worry about a date and time or an art education to confidently see it for what it is," he said. "Whether it be the places it is seen or the price it costs, art can be hard for everyone to access. And creating murals for a sliver of people and minds is not our goal. People can absorb art in many different ways. We're just opening two doors to the same meaning." While they're both eager to share the mural with friends and family, they're also eager to share the community garden with anyone who hasn't yet made a visit. Now, there's even more reason to stop by. "We hope this work encourages those who have not been to the garden to make an intentional visit," Sarah said. "For us, the garden feels like one of the city's best kept not-so-secret secrets, one we're grateful to have discovered and be part of." {in}

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6-8 p.m. $64.50. So Gourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com CHRISTOPHER'S CONCERTS 6 p.m. Free. 13th Hour Glass. St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 3200 N. 12th Ave. scpen.org SELECT LATIN DANCE LESSONS AND PARTY

6:30-9 p.m. $10. Salsa, Cha Cha, Bachata and more. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com RENT 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 7:30 p.m. $58 and up. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. pensacolasaenger.com

FRIDAY 6.1

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a.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org HAPPY HOUR COOKOUTS 5 p.m. Drink specials, free cookout. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com DATE NIGHT DANCING 6:30-8 p.m. $15. Learn the basics of several romantic ballroom and country dance styles in group classes that keep partners together. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com 69TH ANNUAL GRAND FIESTA PARADE 7 p.m. Free. Garden and Spring Streets. fiestapensacola.org OPEN MIC 7-11 p.m. Café Single Fin, 380 N. 9th Ave. facebook.com/cafesinglefin OBITUARY 7 p.m. $25. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com MUSIC UNDER THE STARS: SUGARCANE JANE

7-9 p.m. $10. From the Ground Up Community Garden, 501 N. Hayne St. fromthegroundupgardenpensacola.com

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7:30 p.m. $51.50-$135. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com

HILL KELLY MOVIES IN THE PARK: 'JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE' 7:50 p.m. Commu-

nity Maritime Park, 351 W. Cedar St. facebook. com/communitymaritimepark SLUMBERJACK, HAND OUT, JIMBO 8 p.m. 506 W. Belmont St. facebook.com/chizukopensacola

SATURDAY 6.2

PALAFOX MARKET 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fresh produce,

live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques. Items originate directly from participating vendors, including dozens of local farmers, home gardeners and area artists. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com SANTA ROSA FARMERS MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fresh local produce, honey, baked goods and

live music. Pace Presbyterian Church, Woodbine Road. COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza, N. Palafox. palafoxmarket.com OCEAN HOUR CLEANUPS 9-10 a.m. Bob Sikes at North end in the fishing parking lot before the bridge, South end at 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. and Naval Live Oaks at 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway. oceanhourfl.com BARRE ON THE BEACH 9-9:45 a.m. $5. Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. margaritavillehotel.com HISTORIC PENSACOLA ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE

10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Free. Historic Pensacola museum complex, 120 Church St. historicpensacola.org FIESTA PRAYER SERVICE 10 a.m. Free. First United Methodist Church, 6 E. Wright St. fiestapensacola.org NAMASTAY FOR THE BEER 10 a.m. $14. Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. facebook. com/diskolemonade STORYTIME SATURDAYS 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $5. Through Nov. 10. Pensacola Children's Museum, 115 Zaragoza St. JUNIOR HUMANE SOCIETY ADOPTION 12-4 p.m. PetSmart, 6251 N. Davis Highway. juniorhumanesociety.com FIESTA BOAT PARADE 1 p.m. Free. Pensacola Bay. fiestapensacola.org DELUNA LANDING CEREMONY 3 p.m. Quietwater Boardwalk, Pensacola Beach. fiestapensacola.org ISLAND FIGHTS 6 p.m. $24 and up. Pensacola Bay Center, 201 E. Gregory St. pensacolabaycenter.com PINK FLOYD'S 'THE WALL' SCREENING 7 p.m. Free. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com FLORIDA'S SURFING HISTORY-THE PANHANDLE 7:30-9:30 p.m. $10-$12. From the Ground

Up Community Garden, 501 N. Hayne St. fromthegroundupgardenpensacola.com DANCE PARTY 8 p.m.-midnight. $10. Partner dancing on the best wood dance floor in the area. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com BETSY BADWATER AND JORDAN KIMSEY, GRAYSON CAPPS, DENTON HATCHER 9 p.m.-12

a.m. $5. chizuko, 506 W. Belmont St. facebook. com/chizukopensacola IMPROVABLE CAUSE 10:30 p.m. $11. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. pensacolalittletheatre.com

SUNDAY 6.3

WAKE UP HIKE 7 a.m. Meet at Bay Bluffs Park, Scenic Highway at Summit Ave., for a brisk one to two-hour walk with brunch to follow at an area restaurant. GROUP MEDITATION 9:30 a.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org PRISON PACK-A-THON 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Open Books & Prison Book Project, 1040 N. Guillemard St. facebook.com/openbooksbookstore VEGAN BRUNCH 11 a.m.-2 p.m. End of the Line Café, 610 E. Wright St. Sign up for the newsletter for menu. eotlcafe.com FIVE FLAGS DANCE ACADEMY 1:30 and 5 p.m. $15-$20. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. pensacolasaenger.com

YAPPY HOUR AT PERFECT PLAIN 2 p.m. Perfect Plain Brewing Co., 50 E. Garden St. facebook. com/perfectplainbrewingco VEGAN AND VINO SUNDAYS 4-7 p.m. Skopelo's at New World, 600 S. Palafox. BLUE WAHOOS VS. BILOXI SHUCKERS 5:05 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com THE COATHANGERS 7 p.m. $12. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. vinylmusichall.com ACOUSTIC COURTYARD BBQ: JORDAN COLLINS, CC, MARONA 8 p.m. $5. chizuko, 506 W.

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MONDAY 6.4

76TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF THE MIDWAY CEREMONY 10 a.m. Free. National

Naval Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Blvd. navalaviationmuseum.org CAT'S SEED TO TABLE COOKING 11:30 a.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org PILATES MAT 1:30 p.m. Free. Ever'man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden St. everman.org SEVILLE QUARTER MILERS 5:30 p.m. Runners meet in front of Seville Quarter for a run around downtown Pensacola. Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. sevillequarter.com SALT SNAPPER TACO BAR HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS 6-8 p.m. $64.50. So Gourmet, 407-

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BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS 6:30-8 p.m. $10.

Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and more. Professional dance instruction for all skill levels. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com BLUE WAHOOS VS. BILOXI SHUCKERS 6:35 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com MARGIE SHORTT DANCERS PRESENTS: PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN 7 p.m. $28-$38. Saenger

Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. pensacolasaenger.com SONGWRITERS AND POETS OPEN MIC 7-9 p.m. Goat Lips, 2811 Copter Road. goatlips.com HIP-HOP DANCE LESSONS 8-9 p.m. $10. Learn hip-hop moves from professional instructor. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com

TUESDAY 6.5

YOGA WITHIN REACH 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Free.

Community Health Northwest Florida, 2315 W. Jackson St., Room A. healthcarewithinreach.org BLUE ANGELS PRACTICE 11:30 a.m. Free. National Naval Aviation Museum viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd. navalaviationmuseum.org COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING 5-7 p.m. So Gourmet, 407-D S. Palafox. sogourmetpensacola.com COUNTRY DANCE LESSONS 6:30 p.m. $10. Country two-step, East Coast swing, competition choreography and more. DanceCraft, 8618 Pensacola Blvd. dancecraftfl.com BLUE WAHOOS VS. BILOXI SHUCKERS 6:35 p.m. Blue Wahoos Stadium, 351 W. Cedar St. bluewahoos.com BANDS ON THE BEACH 7-9 p.m. Free. Tyler Mac. Gulfside Pavilion, Pensacola Beach. visitpensacolabeach.com

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news of the weird OOPS! On May 1, as airmen of the 91st Missile Wing Security Forces traversed the gravel back roads of North Dakota between two of the nuclear missile launch sites they are charged with protecting, the back hatch of their truck fell open, allowing a 42-pound metal box of explosive grenade rounds to fall out. Despite deploying more than 100 airmen to walk the entire 6-mile route the team had driven, The Washington Post reported on May 15, the ammunition still hadn't been found. The Air Force's Office of Special Investigations has offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the box and has alerted local farmers and oil field vendors in the area that the box could be dangerous if damaged. ANIMAL ANTICS In Lodi, California, a small black cat took up residence on May 11 on a high ledge near the large outdoor sign of a Chili's restaurant and thwarted attempts by management, who self-identified as "cat people," to be rescued. As customers took pictures, Restaurant Cat, as it came to be known, stared down calmly, KTXL TV reported. But when Chili's employees used a ladder to try to reach it, the cat climbed behind the neon chili pepper and wouldn't come out, so they left food and water. Presumably it's keeping the pigeons away. •Meanwhile, in Perth, Australia, another restaurant has taken a novel approach to a different animal problem: Customers at Hillary's 3Sheets are being offered water guns to shoot at seagulls, which have been ruining diners' waterfront meals. "It was bad," owner Toby Evans told Nine Network television on May 16, admitting the idea was "a desperate measure. Before, they'd wait until customers had finished and got up, but now they're getting cheekier and cheekier." Customers are on board, saying the pistols are working. (Maybe they need a Restaurant Cat of their own.) BUT, WHY? Making good on his promise, Welshman Mark Williams, 43, celebrated his third world snooker championship by conducting the post-match news conference at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England, in the buff. Williams, who beat John Higgins of Scotland on May 7, is the event's oldest winner in 40 years, Reuters noted. "I'm not going to say anything stupid ... but to be honest if I won this next year, I'd cartwheel down here naked," Williams promised. •The Daytona Beach International Airport was briefly evacuated early on May 11 when John Greenwood, 25, caused a ruckus as he rode around the baggage carousel in the nude, trying to get out onto the tarmac, reported News4Jax. Sheriff's deputies shocked him with a Taser, to which he responded: "We gotta get outta here, there's a bomb going to go off. I planted a bomb in the bathroom." After sweeping the airport, officials found no explosives, but Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said they

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did find Greenwood's clothes in a backpack hidden in a hole in the bathroom wall. Described by Chitwood as a frequent flyer, Greenwood is known to local law enforcement, and he admitted taking drugs on Thursday night. He faces several charges after the incident. EASY WAY OUT Like any resourceful mom, Johanna Giselhall Sandstrom of Kyrkhult, Sweden, made lemonade out of lemons after she discovered a spelling error in her newly acquired tattoo. Sandstrom had asked the tattoo artist to entwine the names of her two children, Nova and Kevin, on her arm, and it wasn't until she arrived home that she realized the tattoo read "Kelvin" instead of "Kevin." "My heart stopped and I thought I was going to faint," Sandstrom told local newspaper Blekinge Lans Tidning. Removing the tattoo would require multiple treatments, she learned, so Sandstrom decided instead to change her 2-year-old son's name to Kelvin, The Independent reported on May 16. "When I thought more about it, I realized that no one else has this name," she said. "It became unique. Now we think it is better than Kevin." WEIRD SCIENCE For two years, Kendra Jackson of Omaha, Nebraska, "had a box of Puffs ... everywhere I went," due to constant sneezing, coughing and noseblowing that started after she hit her face on the dashboard during a car accident in 2013, she told KETV. Multiple doctors told her allergies were the cause, but eventually she was diagnosed with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak — her brain fluid was leaking into her nasal cavity at the rate of about a half-pint a day. In early May, Nebraska Medicine rhinologist Dr. Christie Barnes plugged the small hole between Jackson's skull and nostrils with her own fatty tissue, giving Jackson the relief she had been seeking for years. AWWWWWW... Six baby squirrels in Elkhorn, Nebraska, found themselves in a sticky situation when their tails became tangled in tree sap and knotted together in their nest. When a man noticed what looked like a six-headed squirrely cluster moving around in a tree, wildlife expert Laura Stastny, executive director of Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, got the call. Stastny told the Omaha World-Herald that her group sees a case like this every year or so. She covered the squirrels with a towel to calm them and then snipped the fur that held them together. {in}

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