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ROSAMOND JOHNSON JR. The Perdido Key Chamber hosted a celebration in honor of African-American War Hero Private Rosamond Johnson. He was killed on July 26, 1950 at the age of 17 during the Korean Conflict. Having carried two wounded men to safety under enemy fire, he was killed going back to save a third, becoming the first Escambia County resident to die in the conflict. Johnson posthumously received the Purple Heart on Aug. 21, 1950. Johnson’s Beach is named for him.

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foundation of our representative democracy. People maintain the power in our political system when they vote. All the campaign dollars in the world can’t put a politician into office, only the ballot box can. Voters frighten those in power, because voters can’t be controlled.

The Florida election process has run well for years. Dangling chads no longer call into question the validity of an election victory. Early voting has been a big boon, with one out of five voters taking advantage of the two-week period before the election day to cast a ballot, surpassing the popularity of the absentee ballot.

With no complaints from the voters and not even a hint of election fraud or hanky panky in the state, our Republican lawmakers still felt compelled to change our election laws. For the past three decades, we have worked hard to make it easier for people to register and cast their votes–all that was thrown out by the 2011 Florida Legislature.

The changes put forth in House Bill 1355, which is now awaiting the signature of Gov. Rick Scott, aren’t to help more people vote. No, the changes establish obstacles to registering and voting for college students, minority and the poor–groups that tend to vote for Democrats.

Rather than reaching out to those voting groups, the Republicans, who hold super majorities in both the Florida Senate and House, simply changed the rules to hamper their competition. The voters passed in 2010 constitutional amendments that took away the lawmakers’

ability to gerrymander districts, so they took the next best steps in making sure they get reelected–making it harder for people to register to vote and turning their ballots into provisional ones.

Under HB 1355, voter registration workers must sign sworn affidavits before participating in drives. The workers must return registration forms within two days or be subject to huge fines.

This effectively ends voter registration drives at schools and churches. The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan organization, has announced it will no longer conduct voter registration drives because of the potential liability.

The poor, minorities and college students are our most mobile voters. In the past, they could provide proof of change of address at their new polling place and be allowed to vote. HB 1355 makes their votes provisional, meaning they will only be counted in a close election. The bill also cuts the early voting period from two weeks to one. Popular voting initiatives like “Souls to the Polls” will have to rework their efforts.

I have little hope that Gov. Rick Scott will show any concern for the voters’ rights. He will probably praise the bill for how it protects the election process–the patented Karl Rove move of calling something what it’s not.

Our only salvation may be these changes must be approved by the federal government under the Voting Rights Act. Maybe the feds can save us from our lawmakers before they destroy our democracy.

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buzz dizes medical care for patients who are seriously ill but don’t qualify for Medicaid.” In the earlier version of the budget, both of those programs had been on the chopping block under the Senate’s budget plan.

Sacred Heart provides a number of key health care services in the community and the Medicaid cuts will impact payment for thousands of children, low-income women and seniors who qualify for Medicaid. With more than 4,500 employees, Sacred Heart Health System serves as an important economic engine through its leading healthcare providers and facilities located throughout Escambia County, Walton County and Gulf County.

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“The Legislature’s cuts in Medicaid funding will have the greatest impact on hospitals such as Sacred Heart that provide the greatest amount of healthcare to the poor and vulnerable in our community,” Kaiser said. “However, I do want to commend and thank the Legislature for their decision to continue vital funding for the Meds Aged and Disabled program and the Medically Needy program, which subsi-

gotiators for the Florida House and Senate finalized their cuts to the state’s healthcare budget and agreed to make major reductions in funding of the Medicaid program.

The Northwest Florida Legislative delegation championed guns and fertilizer, but not this area’s largest employers and its most vulnerable citizens.

Hospitals, especially those that provide the most care to poor and low-income families, will take the biggest hit, with long-term care facilities close behind. Legislators approved a 12 percent cut in the rates that the state pays hospitals. Long-term facilities will be paid 6.5 percent less by the state for care provided to Medicaid patients.

For Sacred Heart Health System, whose services include the region’s only Children’s and Women’s Hospital, the cuts will mean a reduction in revenue of approximately $9 million. That comes on top of smaller reductions in recent years. Medicaid reimbursement is already so low that its payments do not cover Sacred Heart’s actual costs of providing care.

“These are very significant decreases–larger than any cut we have faced in the past,” said Laura Kaiser, president and CEO of Sacred Heart Health System. “We will carefully decide where we will have to modify or reduce services to offset the loss of funding.”

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ROCKER HAS INFLUENCE The power broker for appointments from Gov. Rick Scott wasn’t Jim Reeves, Lewis Bear, Collier Merrill, Garrett Walton or even Clay Ford. It’s Art Rocker, statewide chairman of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and former charter school leader.

The buzz is that Rocker is the one who got Jayprakash “Jay” Patel the latest appointment to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees, via Rocker’s relationship with Lt. Gov. Jennifer Carroll.

Patel, 47, of Pensacola, is the chairman and chief executive officer of LHS Companies.

He succeeds Jeanne Godwin and is appointed for a term beginning May 5, 2011, and ending January 6, 2016.

Before you feel sorry for Merrill and Bear, Gov. Scott slipped into Pensacola on Monday, May 9 to dine with the pair. It’s still too early to say who will have control of the local patronage under Scott.

LEAGUE STOPS VOTER REGISTRATION The League of Women Voters of Florida announced that it will cease voter registration in the state of Florida upon implementation of HB 1355. The bill, which is awaiting Gov. Rick Scott’s signature, calls for a massive overhaul of the election process in Florida.

The early voting period, which has been very popular statewide, has been shortened from two weeks to one. Voters can no longer update their address at the polls. They can vote, but their votes will be marked as provisional ballots. And their votes might be counted–if needed.

What caused the League to halt its voter registration drives are the stricter rules passed by the Republican lawmakers. Voter registration workers will need to

sign sworn affidavits before participating in drives. The time groups have to return registration forms would shrink from 10 days to two.

The short turnaround gives groups no time to remedy incomplete applications.

Not with the threat of steep fines for late voter applications hanging over their heads.

The League of Women Voters has asked Gov. Scott to veto the bill. Deirdre Macnab, League president, issued the following statement on Monday, May 9: “It is with great regret that the League of Women Voters of Florida announces that we must cease our voter registration efforts in this state should HB 1355, the elections bill recently passed by the Florida legislature, become law.

“Despite the fact that the League of Women Voters is one of the nation’s most respected civic organizations, with a 91year history of registering and educating voters, we will be unable to comply with the egregious provisions contained in HB 1355. Not only does the bill make it more difficult for voters to participate in our democracy via a decrease in early voting and new policies regarding address changes at the polls, it also imposes an undue burden on groups such as ours that work to register voters.

“Under the false pretext of reducing ‘fraud,’ Florida’s legislative leaders have instituted a law that will shut down the efforts of groups such as the League, the Boy Scouts, student groups, civic organizations and others who undertake the important task of helping citizens get registered to vote.

“While the League remains committed to empowering an active and informed citizenry, we cannot and will not place our thousands of volunteers at risk, subjecting them to a process in which one late form could result in their facing financial and civil penalties.

“By passing HB 1355, the legislature has declared war on voters. Effective immediately, the League will begin to explore legal remedies. In the meantime, the League urges Governor Rick Scott to stand up for democracy and veto HB 1355.”

NEW UNITED WAY CEO At Five Flags Rotary Club, the United Way of Escambia County Selection Committee announced Andrea Farage as the organization’s new president/CEO. For the past 10 years, Farage has served as the executive director for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northwest Florida, where her responsibilities included strategic planning, grant funding, organizational growth, federal regulation compliance, and marketing and public relations management.

Farage played an instrumental role in planning and executing the recent $5 million capital campaign that funded last year’s new construction of the Ronald McDonald House in Pensacola.

Completed in August 2010, the 26-bedroom facility was successfully paid off within seven months of opening.

Besides Ronald McDonald House, she has volunteered her time to Grant A Wish, Crimestoppers, LeaP, United FCAT writing scores improve.

Way, Panhandle Bay Area Literacy Coalition and many other organizations. Farage WHAT’S IN A NAME Pensacola’s new Double currently serves as a board member for the AA baseball team found it much harder Downtown Rotary Club and Central Credit than expected when it came to narrowUnion and is a member of Liberty Sertoma. ing down all the names submitted for its She is a graduate of Florida State Uni“Name the Team” contest. Trademark versity and began her career as an English restriction hampered the process. The IN teacher at Tate High School. She then asked Quint Studer, team owner, about worked as the Newspapers in Education the six finalists: Mullets, Blue Wahoo, Manager for Pensacola News Journal beRedbones, Aviators, Loggerheads and fore assuming her role as Executive DirecSalty Dogs. tor of Ronald McDonald House Charities “These were the ones that were most of Northwest Florida. mentioned. Many were eliminated due to trademark issues,” said Studer. “Thank you for letting people know. The key was fi nding six non-protected names.”

Studer said no decision has been made on the final name. “Due to people’s excitement there are people having fun with names, logos, etc.

We have not done any samples yet.”

The voting runs May 5-15. It can be done at all Wendy’s locations in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties; Pensacola News Journal, 101 E. Romana St., downtown Pensacola; and the Northwest Florida Professional Baseball office, Pelicans aren’t an option.

41 N. Jefferson St. Suite 111, downtown Pensacola.

Voting ballots can be found in the Pensacola News Journal, Pelican community magazines and GoPensacola, or voting can be done online at pnj.com/ baseball. Voters must be 13 years or older, and only one vote per person is allowed. The winning entry will be announced May 23 at Cordova Park Elementary School.

FCAT WRITING SUCCESS, SORT OF The Escambia County Public School District showed improvement on the FCAT writing, although less than half of the schools met or exceeded the state average. Only two schools failed to improve on their 2010 percentage of 4 or above scores. One of those was Ernest Ward Middle, which still bested the state average.

Of the 67 counties in Florida, Escambia County fourth graders are tied at 52nd; eighth graders tied at 47th; and tenth graders are tied at 22nd.

Only 27 percent of the 33 elementary schools in Escambia County surpassed the state average on the FCAT writing–nine schools. All the schools bested their 2010 percentage of 4 or above scores, except for McArthur. The biggest improvements were Allie Yniestra, Navy Point, Montclair, O.J. Semmes and Lincoln Park. Ferry Pass, Longleaf and West Pensacola are still struggling, although Longleaf improved by 20 points.

Only four of the nine middle schools that aren’t charter schools scored higher than the state average on the FCAT writing (percentage 4 or above). However, all but one school improved their scores over 2010. Ernest Ward saw its score drop, but still exceeded the state average.

The most improved middle schools were Jim Bailey and Woodham, although Woodham still failed to best the state average. Ransom again surpassed Brown Barge, a magnet school.

The high schools did well on the writing. Only two, Pensacola and Escambia, failed to best the state average. The most improved high schools were Northview and Washington.

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witness to the world Jamey Jones and the Significance of his new book “Blue Rain Morning” | by Scott Satterwhite

“Jamey has literally put Pensacola on the poetry map,” said New York poet Lewis Warsh about Pensacola’s Jamey Jones.

“He is not just a 'local' poet—[Jamey Jones] has connected Pensacola to the rest of the poetry world.”

Whether it’s Carl Sandburg’s Chicago or Frank Sinatra’s New York, a community is often defined by its artists. The poet Percy Bysshe Shelley famously remarked that “Poets are the unacknowledged legislators of the world,” helping to shape a community, as well as define the local culture.

In Pensacola, however, the local culture is different, and the role of artists in defining this community is rarely recognized.

In Philadelphia, a statue of Walt Whitman stands beside a busy onramp greeting travelers. In Pensacola, images of local sports legends greet visitors at the airport.

While notorious murders or environmental catastrophe quickly bring national attention to Pensacola, the area’s local artists are rarely appreciated, locally or nationally.

For a man who has been dubbed “Pensacola’s unofficial poet laureate,” this may soon change.

On May 13 at Artel Gallery, Jamey Jones will be releasing his first major book of poetry entitled “Blue Rain Morning.”

Originally released in part as a chapbook

by Fell Swoop Press out of New Orleans,

the New York poetry publishing house of Farfalla, McMillian, and Parrish has just released a longer updated version.

Pensacola has long had an interesting and vibrant poetry scene that has produced a number of talented poets, but few have gained prominence outside of the local area. With the publication of his book “Blue Rain Morning,” the most significant collection of Jones’ work to date, Jamey Jones has arrived—and with his arrival, the world poetry scene comes to his hometown.

Already being hailed by academics and poets alike as a serious contribution to modern American poetry, for Jones this recognition is long overdue.

Interviewed on her way to Morocco as news of the killing of Osama bin Laden was just reaching the American public, Waldman said that Jones’ book “comes at a time when we need to get back to our humanity in the world. There’s so much tragedy, destruction, suffering. Jamey takes us in a different direction.”

The role of a poet, especially one in the public eye, is a role that Jones takes very seriously.

“Poetry can say what can't be said in prose,” he said.

In the “The Aeneid,” Virgil described that the duty of a poet was to make life more civil with their art. Referring to the media in the age of information, Jones added that poetry “has the ability to pierce through the barrage of language that assaults us on a daily basis, enabling the poet, as well as the reader of poetry, to connect to a deeper, more meaningful sense of themselves, others and the world around them.”

Jones sees poetry and his role as a poet as a type of service to the community at large. Poets interpret events and express emotion that can allow for a deeper connection to the world and the poet’s community.

“Historically, poetry is central to the communal experience,” said David Baulch, a professor of English at the University of West Florida.

Referencing the great works of Homer, William Blake and William Carlos Williams, Professor Baulch said

ALREADY BEING HAILED BY ACADEMICS AND POETS ALIKE AS A SERIOUS CONTRIBUTION TO MODERN AMERICAN POETRY, FOR JONES THIS RECOGNITION IS LONG OVERDUE.

Keeping Pensacola and the World Safe for Poetry On the occasion of Jack Kerouac’s death, the Beat Generation’s most famous bard, Allen Ginsberg said that the role of the poet is “to ease the pain of the living.

Everything else is a drunken dumbshow."

Jamey Jones inhabits this role as literary comforter with ease, seeing his public role as a conduit for “clarity, sanity and civility.”

Describing Jones and his latest work, legendary poet Anne Waldman said that Jones’ “poetry deepens the sense of being a witness in the world, and to the pleasures of the mind making new language in poetry.”

that “poets are the people that make this [experience] happen.”

As a poet and an educator, Jones’ desire to share the communal aspects of poetry have taken many forms over the years. Currently employed by the Escambia County School District as a language arts/ reading teacher, Jones has been instrumental in introducing this art form to hundreds of people throughout the city.

Whether hosting open readings, poetry workshops, or bringing some of the greatest names in modern American poetry to Pensacola, Jamey Jones has long been a community organizer for the arts.

“I've always seen poetry as something that could, or should, be public,” said Jones of his craft. The same drive that is now paying off in national recognition for his poetry helped create and foster the vibrant poetry scene of Pensacola. Jones described much of his work as a poet as similar to that of an unacknowledged legislator, the public servant.

The Poet as Public Servant Considering Jamey Jones’ family tree, his reference to public service is fitting.

Going back at least three generations, the Jones family played a great role in shaping Pensacola. The poet’s grandfather, John R. Jones, worked as an accountant for the San Carlos Hotel until he was elected Tax Collector for Escambia County in the 1940s. His son, John R. Jones Jr., fought in World War II and came back to serve as a County Commissioner and later Property Appraiser, a position he held for years until his son was appointed to the position and later was elected to serve in that role.

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his own poetry, making his own books, and teaching workshops on the craft his sister introduced to him.

“I see our parents’ compassion and love for their fellow man [in Jamey Jones’ poetry],” he said. “I also see someone taking time to enjoy what’s around you. Being able to look out the window and seeing what’s around you and being thankful for the day that God gave you. That’s where I see our parents’ influence.”

“I’VE ALWAYS SEEN POETRY AS SOMETHING THAT COULD, OR SHOULD, BE PUBLIC” JAMEY JONES

Jamey Jones / photo by Scott Satterwhite Jamey Jones described his father as a kind and generous person who encouraged the young poet to follow his dreams, even if he didn’t understand his poetry.

His brother Chris Jones agreed.

“My dad was a Kipling person,” said the poet’s older brother Chris Jones. “He really liked Kipling. Jamey’s work, of course, is not really like Kipling.”

Jamey Jones’ poetry has been described as experimental, avant-garde and edgy. These are terms not often associated with Rudyard Kipling.

“Blue Rain Morning” is dedicated to his parents, John and Mary.

“They probably didn’t understand what he was doing,” said Chris Jones. “But they always encouraged him.”

Chris Jones continues in the family tradition of public service as the Property Appraiser for Escambia County.

While billboards with a photo of Chris Jones are all over town, few people make the connection between the Jones brothers.

“There are some people that know we’re brothers,” said the older Jones. “But there’s also a lot more people that are shocked that we’re brothers.”

Chris Jones admits that the two brothers chose different paths in life, yet they both share the same “moral compass” that was set by their parents.

“I think you see that a lot in Jamey’s work and in his life,” said the older brother.

“I am completely in awe of my brother.”

“Jamey's passion shines in his words,” said Llisa Jones. “He has always had the natural ability to bring those words to life, especially when he reads aloud.”

Ref lecting on his younger brother’s early days, Chris Jones says that he “never would have dreamed” that Jamey Jones would make a career out of poetry. Nonetheless, he did say that in retrospect, one early passion stands out.

“All he wanted to do was skate,” said Chris Jones of his brother. “He always had an expressive side, and that came through in his skateboarding,” he said. “He was passionate about that.”

As for Jamey Jones’ earlier scholastic life, the older Jones says that although his brother “probably wasn’t the best student in school,” his grades improved when “he discovered his passion, which was language.”

Whether their son was on a skateboard or writing poems in his notebook, Llisa Jones said that her parents always remained supportive. “[Our parents] didn't always understand [Jamey’s] poetry, but I know that somewhere in this universe they are extremely proud of him and happy that he has found and embraced his calling to write.”

Referring to his brother’s newfound prominence as a nationally recognized poet, Chris Jones said that he is in awe of his younger brother.

“This is the fruit of his labor,” said the older brother. “He sacrificed a lot to make this happen, but it’s paying off.”

Throughout his brother’s poetry, Chris Jones says that he can see his parents throughout his work.

JONES’ BOOK “COMES AT A TIME WHEN WE NEED TO GET BACK TO OUR HUMANITY IN THE WORLD. THERE’S SO MUCH TRAGEDY, DESTRUCTION, SUFFERING. JAMEY TAKES US IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION.” ANNE WALDMAN

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The poet’s older sister Llisa Jones shares her older brother’s memory of their parents.

“Our parents were always lovingly enthusiastic and encouraging about anything we three kids wanted to pursue,” said the older sister, “even when they didn't quite see our ideas and dreams as we did.”

Jamey Jones cited his sister, who currently works with autistic children in Pensacola, as an early influence in his artistic calling.

Jamey Jones first discovered poetry while perusing his sister’s bookshelf.

Within a short time he would be writing

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Lineage of the Poet While Chris Jones sees the inf luence of his parents in his brother’s close attention to small details, poet and novelist Barbara Henning sees this same focus, but from a different angle.

Henning, an accomplished poet and novelist who serves as the Professor Emerita at Long Island University, said that Jones’ work is “in the tradition of the New York School of writers who have an intimate lyrical voice in response to the ordinary events of daily life, helping us see the extraordinary in the ordinary. In that sense his book is unique.”

Anne Waldman agreed. Jamey Jones is “a gifted writer, completely dedicated to the craft and to the experimental poetics of the New American Poetry and beyond,” said Waldman.

Waldman currently serves as the Distinguished Professor of Poetics at Naropa University in Boulder, Colo. Waldman learned of Jamey Jones’ work while she was serving as a visiting professor at Long Island University in New York. Waldman is often linked with both the Beat Generation and the group of avant-garde artists that made up the New York School of poetry.

To Waldman, what stands out about Jones’ poetry is his special attention to detail. With Jones’ “roots in the South, [he has a] sense of microcosm and macrocosm in America. His attention to the ‘local’ is what makes Jones stand out from his peers, as well as his willingness to expose his vulnerability and sensitivity.”

Having published dozens of books, edited numerous anthologies, earned several awards, and seen her work translated into several languages, Anne Waldman is arguably one of the most inf luential poets alive.

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Describing her impressions of “Blue Rain Morning,” Waldman said that Jamey Jones’ poetry is “extremely engaging and captures the sense of a remarkably engaged person.”

Waldman said that Jones’ poetry “finds miracles in ordinary things…the language and moves in the work are always interesting.”

In 1974, Anne Waldman co-founded the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics with her “spiritual husband” Allen Ginsberg on the campus of Naropa University.

One of Jones’ greatest inf luences was poet Allen Ginsberg. In an important part of his artistic journey, Jones traveled to Naropa University for the opportunity to study under Ginsberg.

In 1992, Jones borrowed money for tuition and traveled to Colorado to participate in Naropa’s Summer Writers Program, which is part of the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics where Ginsberg taught.

“He was larger than life to me, a lion,” Jones said of the famed poet of the Beat Generation.

“As a teacher, [Ginsberg] was quite critical and thorough. He pulled no punches, but was at the same time very supportive… incredibly kind and generous,” said Jones.

After returning from Naropa, Jones wrote an article about his experience at the Summer Writers Program and sent a copy to Ginsberg. Not long afterwards, Ginsberg sent him a letter in reply.

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Ref lecting on his experience at Naropa, Jones said “since that time I’ve had the good fortune to have met most of my favorite writers, and have befriended a few,” said Jones. “But I’ve never again felt the way I felt upon meeting Ginsberg.”

Jones’ attention to “local use,” to use Ginsberg’s term, is a substantial part of his work as a poet in the public sphere. Since this experience, Jones Jamey Jones and Allen Ginsberg / photo courtesy of Jamey Jones has originated and led numerous poetry workshops in now-defunct coffee shops and In his letter to Jones, Ginsberg wrote, bookstores. He brought prominent poets “I’m happy you found local use for such as Bernadette Mayer, David Brinks, Naropa, maybe exactly the right use. And Eleni Sikelianos, Joel Dailey and others to Pensacola to lead these creative workshops and expose local poets to the broader world of poetry.

Through a job at the West Florida Public Library, Jones was also instrumental in the creation of his so it encourages me and others to go on own summer poetry workshop for teenagdoing work there with little pay but great ers, again making local use for what he rewards in realizing the real is applicable learned from Ginsberg at Naropa. and really appreciated.”

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As a language arts teacher at Ferry Pass Middle School, Jones continued with his public service by beginning The Dream Flag Project, a national project inspired by the poetry of Langston Hughes that uses Buddhiststyle prayer flags to give children an outlet to express their dreams for a positive future.

Although Jones no longer leads this artistic venture, The Dream Flag Project continues at Ferry Pass Middle School to this day.

After teaching for three years at Ferry Pass, Jones saw an ad in a poetry newsletter for a graduate program in New York City.

The program would provide a Master in Fine Arts degree in poetry and was headed by renowned New York School poet Lewis Warsh, a personal hero of Jones.

“I applied to Long Island University for the opportunity to study with Lewis Warsh, a writer whose work I'd long treasured,” said Jones about his decision to return to school.

The decision to return to college is difficult for many people, especially considering tuition and the cost of living for a student living in New York City. This choice is especially difficult for those who want to study in the humanities.

Even under the best economic circumstances, the choice to devote one’s life to poetry is tantamount to taking a vow of poverty. Despite this knowledge, or in spite of this reality, Jones put his livelihood on the line, applied and was accepted into Long Island University (LIU).

To go to LIU, Jones had to leave a secure teaching job, mortgage his house and go into debt for a chance to work with his heroes. While certainly a risky move, and despite the advice of many of his colleagues, for Jones there was little choice.

Jones began his studies in the fall of 2008.

“Jamey came to the MFA program fully formed as a poet and I like to think he kept getting better,” said Lewis Warsh. While working with Jones as a student, Warsh had the opportunity to see several of the poems that would make up “Blue Rain Morning” in their early stages.

Warsh, who was the editor of the influential New York poetry journal “Angel Hair,” as well as the author of numerous books, sees Jones’ writing in the experimental tradition of Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound and French poets such as Andre Breton and Apollinaire.

In New York, Jones had the opportunity to meet, socialize and work with many of the major living influences on his life.

He studied with great poets that he used to read while in Pensacola. He interned for publishing houses that he had respected for years. This last spring, Jones completed the requirements for his degree and graduated with an MFA in Poetry.

With the publication of his most recent book, Jones’ gamble paid off. “Blue Rain Morning” is the product of those years of study, and a lifetime of dedication to poetry.

After working closely with Jones over the past three years, Warsh describes the poetry in “Blue Rain Morning” as mature and sophisticated. “This book deserves much attention.”

Blue Rain Morning For Jones, especially in this book, location is a key factor that drives the poetry.

According to Warsh, Jones “managed to catch the experience of being in two places at once—Pensacola and New York.

Warsh, who worked with Jones and his publishers to set up the New York release event for “Blue Rain Morning,” now clearly associates Jones’ poetry with the New York School of poetry.

According to Warsh, Jones’ book “expands on the poetics of this particular strand of American poetry and points forward into the future.”

Barbara Henning described Jones as “a dedicated poet, to his writing and the community of poets.”

David Baulch of UWF points to one poem (“Elsewhere in the Universe”) as a specific moment in which Jones uses his skills to clarify the world around him by paying attention to the minutest detail.

In this instance a leaf falling from a tree opens up new possibilities to understand

New York, nature, and the desperate desire to slow down and notice the natural world, even among the busy traffic and the immense skyscrapers.

“New York isn't a city here, it is a kind of consciousness the speaker feels almost paralyzed by,” Baulch remarked. In one of the busiest and most crowded cities on Earth, it is the poet—and possibly the Pensacolian—that would find time to notice

“PENSACOLA’S SO MUCH A PART OF WHO I AM, THAT IT NATURALLY, AS FAR AS I’M CONCERNED, IS EVERYWHERE IN THE BOOK” JAMEY JONES the smallest thing, to search out nature in even the most urban of all settings.

“I find that idea a relief from the pace I associate with New York City,” says Baulch.

And maybe that is the only way a Pensacola poet can interpret the cultural mecca of the world, with an eye that focuses on the minutia and a pen to record that beauty in detail.

While Jones says that “Blue Rain Morning” is a book about New York—specifically Brooklyn— the book is simultaneously about his hometown of Pensacola.

“Pensacola's so much a part of who I am, that it naturally, as far as I'm concerned, is everywhere in the book,” said

Jones. “It's a Pensacolian's New York book.

‘Blue Rain Morning’ is a local book to [both] Pensacola and New York.”

“In poetry, such wonders are possible.

Are we vast? Of course we are! And so is Pensacola, and New York,” says Jones.

“It's the calm resolve that enabled me to take in New York. But specifically, the book ref lects my process of acclimating to the city—me, a Pensacolian through and through.”

Fresh from a highly anticipated Brooklyn release party for “Blue Rain Morning,” Jamey Jones’ May 13 reading at Artel Gallery promises to be as much a coming-out party as it is a coming home party.

For Jones, this moment has been in the works for a long time. As Jones gains his well-deserved academic and national attention, Pensacola finds itself immortalized in the innovative schools of avant-garde poetry. As a result, Pensacola’s unofficial poet laureate finally gets his recognition for a life devoted to public service—all in the name of poetry.

Scott Satterwhite is a freelance writer based in Pensacola, where he teaches English at the University of West Florida and College Prep Writing at Pensacola State College. He is the father of two children and is often late on his deadlines. info@inweekly.net

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Art cars will be on view during the festival. / photo courtesy of PMA has added to the event art cars, a popular ho wouldn’t enjoy an afmedium, which uses working automoternoon in the park soakbiles as art. ing up culture by looking “This year we will have art cars in the at beautiful works of art? park,” Davis said. “Art cars are drivable Art in the Park will be held at Seville works of art cars that have been modified Square from Saturday, May 14 to Sunday, to be wild and crazy sculptures. It’s a May 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. national phenomenon. There’ll be fun for Before PMA created Art in the Park, the whole family with the inauguration Pensacola’s spring arts festival used to of our art car display.” be in East Hill and run by the former You can’t have an arts festival withArts Council. out celebrating the more traditional “When the Arts Council dissolved, forms of art such as sculpture and paintthe Museum of Art felt there was still a ing. Artists featured in Art in the Park need for a spring festival since the fall Great Gulf Coast Art Festival is so popular and successful,” said Sonya Davis, director of PMA in an e-mail interview.

“We modeled our art festival to be more like GGCAF–juried at Seville Square.”

Even though the event is only in its second year, the estimated attendance is thousands. PMA Artwork by Mary Jean Henke

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as some of the great restaurants, and of submitted slides of their work and were course, a walk on the beach.” juried by arts professionals. Applications Henke has been painting for 25 years. came from across the county, and 120 She began as a realistic watercolorist, but were chosen for the event. for the past six years she has been painting Lou-Mitchell Courtney, of Pensacola, abstracts using acrylic and mixed media. will be participating in Art in the Park “I have truly found what I love to for the first time. Courtney says she has been an artist forever, but has been work- do,” Henke said. “I’ve been very successful with my abstracts and that keeps me ing with clay for the past seven years. energized and eager to create more.”

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In her sculptural pieces, you can see her inspiration stems from earth and nature.

Handmade sink by Lou-Mitchell Courtney “I find inspiout abstract sculptures and paintings, or ration in all things,” Courtney said in even if it’s just because the event is free, an e-mail interview. “The many faces of you will be amazed at the talent Art in nature above and below water, geometric the Park has to offer. patterns and the qualities that make us “I feel it’s crucial that we experience human: bravery, hope, perseverance in art in our everyday lives, because a world adversity, kindness and of course, love.”

For Mary Jean Henke of Birmingham, without art would be a dull, dreary place without color,” Henke said.

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“Many things inspire me to create info@inweekly.net art,” Henke said in an e-mail interview. “It’s as though I don’t really have a choice, I just have to paint. It’s what makes each day exciting for me. I can say things with color that I can’t say any other way. Painting for me is a way of reaching out and connecting with others WHEN: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, on a personal level.”

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Osama bin Laden’s Demise Brings Attention to Stage Production

By Barry Shuck

conundrum of the military and the individual’s ability to make choices based on moral compunction, not just because you were ordered by superior officers to do something.”

The storyline of “AFGM” is based on actual events. A young Marine, Pfc. William Santiago, is found dead at Guantanamo Bay (Cuba) Naval Base in 1986, and two of his platoon members are charged with his murder.

Col. Nathan Jessup, the base commander and a highly decorated senior Marine officer, makes the decision to Brian Kuczinski as Ltjg. Kaffee tries to plea bargain with not transfer Santiago after LtCol. Jessep (Doug Holsworth) as Major Markinson (Bill instructing other officers that Messer) looks on. / photo by Kathy Holsworth it is their duty to train these young Marines to become dehe movie “A Few Good Men” fenders of our nation. Lackadaisical attitudes (“AFGM”) was a terrific flick. How of the United States Marines are not tolerated could the producers go wrong with at Guantanamo Bay. A hazing, or “Code well-knowns such as Tom Cruise, Red,” was ordered of the young Marine in an Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon, Noah attempt to get him in line.

Wyle, Kiefer Sutherland, Cuba Gooding Jr. The two Marines are accused of attackand Jack Nicholson? “AFGM” was highly ing Santiago; they then blindfold him, stuff a successful at the box office and grossed over rag down his mouth, beat him and shave his $237 million worldwide. The film was also head. He would later die of complications. nominated for four Academy Awards and Jerod Perez plays one of the Marines five Golden Globes. accused of the murder, Lance Cpl. Harold There is a live version of this triumphant Dawson. “When (my character) received the movie coming to Pensacola Little Theatre. order he didn’t hesitate to act, that wouldn’t Odds are if you liked the film, you’ll love be in his nature—because an order is an the play. order,” he said. “He’s been eating, sleeping “A Few Good Men,” written by Aaron and training Marine Corps for the past few Sorkin, is a drama—well, make that a miliyears, so it’s just become second nature to tary drama. And what better place to house him to be the model Marine.” a military drama than the Florida PanThe attorney in charge of representing handle, an area gushing with Naval and Air the two Marines in the murder and courtForce personnel, as well as Marines, Army martial proceeding is Lt. JAG Daniel Kaffee, and Coast Guard. an inexperienced Navy lawyer. Kaffee “There is something to be said for himself is somewhat lazy and is known for the basic theme of truth,” said director pleading out his cases. In fact, he has never Kathy Holsworth. “This play is a historical

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in fact worked in an actual court room. He agrees to a plea bargain, which includes prison time for the two Marines, without much effort on the case.

But Kaffee starts to have second thoughts about the deal, and in fact begins to consider that the two men are not guilty in a sense.

His two co-counsels, Lt. Sam Weinberg and Lt. Cmdr. JoAnn Galloway have always felt that way. In fact, it is Galloway who feels the men acted upon a “Code Red” ordered by a superior officer. She doesn’t believe they are innocent, she just doesn’t believe that they acted autonomously in cold blood and wants Kaffee to take the case to trial.

“JoAnn has one real motivation, and that’s to secure a fair trial for these men,” explained Lauren Brownlow, who plays the part of Galloway. “She is curious about the case because of its unusual nature and then becomes impassioned to ascertain the truth no matter what shoulder bars it hides behind. She’s not concerned with what they did, but with why they did it and why it’s being covered up.”

As the lone female character in a maledominated cast, director Holsworth realizes that Brownlow has her work cut out for her.

“It is interesting that this character is female, because it doesn’t really matter to the plot that she is,” she noted. “Lauren was selected for this part because she carries herself with this incredible personal assurance.”

Over the course of the script, there is friction between Kaffee and Galloway. Kaffee slowly becomes the lawyer he is destined to be, and Galloway evolves as well. She holds the belief that Kaffee does not care about his clients, and that the two Marines were only following orders that caused essentially an accident. Kaffee conveys that she is meddling with his position as lead-counsel and how he handles the case at hand. They eventually come to want to learn the truth and somehow find a way to coexist, earning each other’s trust and respect.

“Ultimately, the play isn’t about a ‘Code Red.’ It’s about how the truth hides behind things and how once they are uncovered it can set you free somehow,” related Brownlow.

Holsworth has done her homework on military protocol and even enlisted the services of Maj. Matthew Sproat and Staff Sgt. Dan Langford, who have assumed the role of production military advisors (although they are not actually in the show). The scenes are believable with an experienced cast who hold a gamut of actual military duty themselves. There is a total of 114 years of combined military service among this cast, and it is quite evident that this script speaks to them. Please note that this show contains adult language.

Other cast members include Brian A. Kuczynski, Matthew Lamb, Doug Weissman, Ken Armitage, Bill Messer, David Keao, Doug Holsworth, Jay Bixler, David Blanton, Christian Cardon, Bill Mankins, Jim Burnette, Benjamin Haupt and John Addison.

“A lot happens in the two hours we have the audience, but we will power through scene after scene to keep them on an emotional roller coaster,” Holsworth concluded.

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‘FROM OLD ST. PETER’S TO NEW ST. PETER’S: EXPLOR ING CHRISTIAN ARCHITECTURE FROM CONSTANTINE TO BERNINI’ 6-7 p.m. Free. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

‘RENAISSANCE ART’ AT PMA 6-7 p.m. Free. Pensacola Museum of Art, 407 S. Jefferson St. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

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: Caribbean Boardwalk de Mayo. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

▼LECTURES & CLASSES

HERB CLASS AT EVER’MAN 5:30 p.m. Study different herbs sold at Ever’man. This group will study a video series compiled by Dr. John R. Christopher and Richard Schulze. Free for members, $2 for non-members. Ever’man Natural Foods, 315 W. Garden St. 438-0402 or everman.org.

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JEFF IVANOFF 5-8 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

JACOB MOHR 6-10 p.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

COCKFIGHT, BETSY BADWATER & THE HILLBILLY CHROME, SWIM WITH SHARKS 7 p.m. $5. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox.

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

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

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

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

DAMON FOWLER 6 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive. 916-5087 or paradisebar-grill.com.

ONE REGGAE 8 p.m.-12 a.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

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

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

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SAUCE BOSS 7 p.m. Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna Drive.

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ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION 7:30 p.m. $25-$30. Vinyl Music Hall, 2 S. Palafox. 607-6758 or vinylmusichall.com.

SUNSETS AT PLAZA DE LUNA 5:30 p.m.-sunset. Night Shift will perform and Barney will entertain the kids. De Luna’s full service concession will serve up refreshments and the interactive fountain will be a refreshing splash for the kids. Plaza de Luna, at the end of Palafox. 435-1695 or cityofpensacola.com/cra.

BEACH MICE 8 p.m.-12 a.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

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

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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: Tree of Life. Painting with a Twist, 4771 Bayou Blvd., Suite C-11. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

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MOZART AND MARGARITAS 5:30-9 p.m. Alzheimer’s Family Services announces their 8th Annual Mozart and Margaritas event, which will feature classical and contemporary music from First City Five and The Mighty Mudsharks, a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, frozen beverages and a cash bar. $50. Pensacola Yacht Club, 1897 Cypress St. 433-2155 or covenanthospice.org.

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TIM SPENCER 5-8 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margari-

THE ROWDIES 8 p.m.-12 a.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

THE MODERN ELDORADOS 9 p.m. LiliMarlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

‘THE MEASURE’ AT LOBLOLLY THEATRE 8 p.m. $9. Reservations available. Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave., # 231.

439-3010 or loblollytheatre.com.

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BANDS ON THE BAYOU 6-7 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and come enjoy the sounds of local middle school and high school bands at Bayview Park Pier. Bayview Park, 20th Avenue and Lloyd Street. 436-5670 or playpensacola.com.

‘LIGHT OF THE MOON TOUR’ AT PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE 7 p.m., 8:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Hear true stories of ghostly encounters at one of America’s most haunted lighthouses.

Climb to the top of the lighthouse for a view of a moonlit Pensacola Bay. Reservations required. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. 393-1561 or pensacolalighthouse.org.

RED TROLLEY UFO TOUR ‘INVASION FROM PLANET X’ 7:30-9 p.m. Red Trolley Repertory Theater is Pensacola’s most original theater company, producing mixed-media comedy, drama and history in our fully restored trolleys. Reservations required. Pensacola Visitor Information Center, 1401 E. Gregory St. 417-7343 or ufotrolley.com.

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

SATURDAY 5.14

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

ART CLASS AT PAINTING WITH A TWIST 4-6 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: Onsite at the Fish House Deck. The Fish House, 600 S. Barracks St. $35. 471-1450 or paintingwithatwist.com/pensacola.

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‘A FEW GOOD MEN’ AT PLT 7:30 p.m. This play features military service members in the cast and is in celebration of Military Appreciation Month. Because of the play’s special interest to the military community, Pensacola Little Theatre and NAS Pensacola are working together to offer special ticket discounts for those holding a military ID. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 434-0257 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

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hot times ‘ART IN OTHER PLACES’ DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES 7:30 p.m. The Belmont Arts and Cultural Center (BACC), in collaboration with Artel Gallery, is hosting a free documentary film series that focuses on artists and art organizations that have made a positive impact on the community. Artel Gallery, 223 S. Palafox. 429-1222 or belmontartscenter.com.

▼FESTIVALS

‘A FEW GOOD MEN’ AT PLT 7:30 p.m. This play features military service members in the cast and is in celebration of Military Appreciation Month. Because of the play’s special interest to the military community, Pensacola Little Theatre and NAS Pensacola are working together to offer special ticket discounts for those holding a military ID. Pensacola Little Theatre, 400 S. Jefferson St. 434-0257 or pensacolalittletheatre.com.

ART IN THE PARK 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring over 120 regional and national artists. Full range of media including jewelry, photography, wood, oil and acrylic painting, sculpture and Art Cars: street-legal vehicles that have been permanently transformed into mobile sculptures. Seville Square, downtown Pensacola. 432-6247 or pensacolamuseumofart.org.

‘SHOWTIME 2011’ WITH PENSACOLA CHILDREN’S CHORUS 7:30 p.m. Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox. 595-3880 or pensacolasaenger.com.

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▼OTHER EVENTS

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

‘THE MEASURE’ AT LOBLOLLY THEATRE 8 p.m. $9. Reservations available. Loblolly Theatre, 1010 N. 12th Ave., # 231.

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TIM SPENCER 5-8 p.m. Tiki Stage at the Pool, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

BAYVIEW PARK SPRING FLEA MARKET 7 a.m.-12 p.m.

Vendors will be selling items such as art, jewelry, pottery, clothing, baked goods and more. Bayview Park, 2000 E. Lloyd St. 436-5190 or playpensacola.com.

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

AUTO RACING 8 a.m. Five Flags Speedway, 7451 Pine Forest Road. 944-8400 or 5flagsspeedway.com.

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

GULL POINT NEIGHBORHOOD FLEA MARKET 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Items for sale include household items, homemade canned goods, baked goods, clothing, toys and more. Gull Point Community Center, 700 Spanish Trail. 494-7360.

CROSSTOWN 8 p.m.-12 a.m. The Grand Marlin, 400 Pensacola Beach Blvd. 677-9153 or thegrandmarlin.com.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS AT SLUGGOS 8 p.m. $5. Sluggo’s, 101 S. Jefferson St. 791-6501.

MOJO RISING 8 p.m.-12 a.m. LandShark Landing, Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Fort Pickens Road. 916-9755 or margaritavillehotel.com.

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

THE MODERN ELDORADOS 9 p.m. LiliMarlene’s at Seville Quarter, 130 E. Government St. 434-6211 or sevillequarter.com.

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REDDOG AND FRIENDS 9:30 p.m. Free. Hopjacks Pizza Kitchen & Taproom, 10 S. Palafox. 497-6073 or hopjacks.com.

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PENSACOLA OPERA SALON SERIES FEATURING COREY MCKERN 6:30 p.m. Program will feature selections from opera, classical song and greats from the American Songbook. $125, reservations required. Location given when tickets are purchased. Pensacola Opera Center, 75 S. Tarragona St. 4336737 or pensacolaopera.com.

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SANTA ROSA DEMOCRATS LUAU 3-7 p.m. The featured speaker will be a member of the Florida Legislature and Judy Mount, Vice Chair of the Florida Democratic Party, will also be in attendance. Local Democratic Committeewoman Susan Frishkorn will serve as emcee. Entertainment will be provided by Ted Pabo, and a barbeque dinner will be served. $10-$20. Black Skimmer Pavillion, 8704 Gulf Blvd. 936-8704.

PENSACOLA GREEK NIGHT 6:30 p.m. Aegean Breeze will be catering a delicious Greek menu. Chrisoula’s Cheesecake Shoppe will provide baklava cheesecake for dessert. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Grecian Echo will play live music. $15-$25.

Hellenic Center of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1720 W. Garden St. 433-2662 or annunciationgoc.org.

‘LIGHT OF THE MOON TOUR’ AT PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE 7 p.m., 8:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Hear true stories of ghostly encounters at one of America’s most haunted lighthouses.

Climb to the top of the lighthouse for a view of a moonlit Pensacola Bay. Reservations required. Pensacola Lighthouse, 2081 Radford Blvd. 393-1561 or pensacolalighthouse.org.

BLUES NIGHT AT THE ELKS LODGE 7 p.m. Music by Total Connection. $25-$30. The Elks Lodge, 304 N. Coyle St. 512-6674.

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music

IN INTERVIEW: 60 CYCLES OF SOUND

HUM TURNS TO ROAR FOR CELEBRATED PENSACOLA BAND

BY ROB “BUBBS” HARRIS

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Cycles of Sound are far more than just a familiar name among the local rock scene. These guys have long been a mainstay in the area, due to a dedication that so few bands possess. Over the years, many hopeful groups have come and gone, but the hometown heroes known as 60 Cycles of Sound have prevailed, and on their own terms, too. Lately, things have been looking up for the guys, as they have landed some killer opening slots for some of their favorite artists, one of which will be a spot with Cracker. IN was lucky enough to sit down with vocalist/guitarist Rodney Uberroth and drummer/vocalist Ben Bogan over a couple of pints to talk about the good old days, the gift that is the present and the bright looking future, and how they have managed to survive it all.

IN: You guys have long been a fi xture in the local music scene. Has it been hard to keep it all together, especially seeing as how you are an original band?

UBERROTH: Yes, it’s hard to be an original band. Luckily for us, we all found each other and are like-minded enough musically to keep things fresh and exciting within the band. Sure, there are a lot more opportunities to get out and get paid if you throw together a bunch of covers, but that isn’t what we’re about. We love to write and play our own stuff.

BOGAN: Yeah, it’s definitely harder to make money as a band when you only play originals. Also, if you’re playing locally most of the time, you have to space things out and not burn people out on you. We’re cool with

only playing every month or so and having fun. If we were in it for money, we probably wouldn’t have made it as long as we have.

IN: How long have you been kicking around the local scene?

BOGAN: We’ve probably been playing shows around the area for about eight years, but we were together a while before we got out to play live. Of course, we have all played in different bands around the area. I used to play with a band called Wooden Horse back in the ‘90s, and the others come from a hodge-podge of bands.

IN: Any crazy stories from local shows?

UBERROTH: One time, we were asked to play at Seville for two sets on a weekend.

We have enough original material to play for two hours, so we took the gig. We were halfway through the first set when we noticed that everyone was just kind of standing there, because they didn’t recognize the music, so they didn’t know what to do.

We were all starting to get pretty nervous when out of nowhere, these street dancer guys came up to the front and started doing these really wild dance moves, spinning on their heads and stuff. They didn’t care what we were playing, as long as it had a beat. After that, we blew the roof off with the second set and everyone loved it.

We owe a big thanks to those street dancer dudes. They saved our butts on that one.

IN: There seems to be a high demand for you guys lately. How have you been landing all of these cool shows?

UBERROTH: I’d like to think of it as a respect thing. We have always been very

courteous and respectful to the venues we have played and the bands we have shared the stage with. This is a gift that has been given to us, and we don’t take anything for granted. We put a lot of hard work into our music and give our crowds nothing less than a great show. I think that has drawn attention from places like Vinyl Music Hall, who see how much we put into it and how much respect we pay to those that believe enough in us to give us a show.

IN: You will be opening up for Cracker on May 17. How excited are you about that?

BOGAN: That is going to be really cool.

Cracker are one of those bands that may not have gotten a lot of attention, other than the single, but were an amazing band nonetheless. We all came up listening to those guys, so it’s an honor to play with them.

UBERROTH: Camper Van Beethoven are a great band as well. We’re looking forward to this a lot. I think each band on this bill has a different sort of style but match up very well. It should make for a great show.

IN: What is the glue that keeps 60 Cycles of Sound together after so many years?

BOGAN: We all kind of look at it as, if it makes money, cool. If not, cool. We love to write and record music and play live. As long as we are able to do that, we are quite content. A long time ago, we figured out that we weren’t going to be able to just hop right out there and start making loads of cash, but we still work just as hard on putting all of these things together, if not only because we enjoy it, but because our fans, who have always been so loyal and wonderful, enjoy it.

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UBERROTH: It’s not that we haven’t tried to make it. There was a time when we had managers and people working for us to get us out there. We used to pound the pavement and play whenever, wherever.

However, it never happened for us. But the way we look at it is, their time ran out on us. The industry changed so much, so fast.

However, where so many bands use that as an excuse to break up or completely switch styles, we took it as motivation to keep doing what we love and making it on our own terms. If we are always known as the hometown band, that’s fine with us, because we have a ton of great fans here and we love them for all of the support they have given us over the years. We are passionate about our music and we pour every bit of ourselves into what we do. These guys are my best friends, and we enjoy working together to satisfy our constant hunger to create. As long as we are having fun, there will never be a reason to stop. info@inweekly.net

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Chill Out

Local Businesses Help You Keep Cool This Summer

By Kiley A. Bolster

as possible.” Situated next to the Pensacola Bay Brewery, it is only fitting that one of her frozen chocolate confections is made using the porter beer brewed next door.

Her location provides an ideal escape from the heat of events in Seville Square during the summer months, as well as any other excuse you can find to stop in. Check out their Facebook page for new flavors.

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hether you spend your time in an office or on the beach, the dog days of summer affect everybody. The dripping ice cream cone, which has long been recognized as the symbol of summer, has been joined by an onslaught of unique treats from area newcomers. So, if you’re looking for something to cool you down during the long, hot summer, check out these local hot spots to chill out.

Apple Market 1021 Scenic Highway, 433-4381, applemarketpensacola.com Yes, the cheesecake and banana pudding sold at Apple Market are to die for, but now the locals’ favorite market is featuring a new treat just in time for summer: gelato.

The sweet stuff is made in Fort Walton Beach and delivered fresh. Try mixing their Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup and Coconut flavors for a truly satisfying snack.

BeachPops 49 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, 677-9177, beachpops.com A day spent sweating, swimming and playing at Pensacola Beach would not be complete without a frozen treat.

Owner Lynne Foster opened the first retail/production location of BeachPops on Pensacola Beach “to provide visitors and residents a healthy option for hot weather treats.” Top flavors include Berrilicious, Pina Colada and Mint Patty. The Pops are gluten free and contain no high fructose corn syrup.

Foster states that “Pensacola Beach is the perfect environment for our launch, given a large segment of the local and visitor population are concerned about nutrition and are seeking raw and organic alternatives for themselves and their children.” These Pops are so delicious, the kids will never know they are eating something healthy.

Dolce! Gelato, Coffee & Confections 221 E. Zaragoza St., 469-9600 Gelato, or Italian ice cream, contains fewer calories and less than half the fat of traditional ice cream because it is made from milk instead of cream. That friendly fact should become your mantra when you walk into Dolce! and are greeted by a smiling face with a handful of spoons to let you taste the delicious flavors. Dolce! is quickly becoming legendary due to its range in flavors from pink grapefruit sorbetto to salted caramel gelato. Owner Marie Mayeur makes each batch of gelato and sorbetto in house and changes up the flavors “as often

5045 Bayou Blvd., 696-2810, orderrolypoly.com The tart frozen yogurt trend made famous by chains like Pinkberry has made its way to Pensacola by way of Roly Poly, a rolled sandwich chain that is known in college towns for convenient, healthy and inexpensive meal options. This is not your grandmother’s frozen yogurt. Tart frozen yogurt is made with less sugar and contains active cultures to promote healthy digestion. It is also less sweet and more tart than traditional frozen yogurt.

Tart frozen yogurt is a lower-fat option to keep your bikini body beach ready, and Roly Poly offers healthy toppings like fresh fruit and granola to add extra nutrients to your frozen snack. Try a cup topped with locally-sourced, Spinner’s spun honey and blueberries for an antioxidant-rich treat that you can feel good about. info@inweekly.net

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the public record

Dear Maxwell, I would like to know about some of the shipwrecks that have been found around Pensacola.

-Paul W. The Florida Bureau of Archeological Research has identified over 40 shipwrecks in Pensacola Bay that range from schooners and steamships to modern barges and powerboats.

The most important discovery, however, came in 1992, when a team of archeologists detected a magnetic anomaly on the ocean floor. It turned out to be a piece of what they had always been searching for: Don Tristan de Luna’s sunken fleet.

Until that point, no remains from the Spanish colonial period had ever been discovered, even though scholars maintained that Pensacola’s founding history lay buried beneath the sea.

The source of the magnetic signature was a large, wroughtiron anchor that was buried in 12 feet of water just off of Emanuel Point in Pensacola Bay. Upon inspection, archeologists found the well-preserved lower hull of a large sailing ship buried beneath a low mound of ballast stones. The structure was protected by a dense layer of oyster, clam and mussel shells bound in compacted silt.

Generations of sea-life surviving on the ship’s remains created a protective barrier that helped preserve the site. After months of exploration and artifact analysis, it was determined that the ship was one of the larger vessels in Luna’s fleet that was decimated by a hurricane shortly after his expedition arrived in 1559. The discovery was dubbed the Emanuel Point Shipwreck. The 16th- century galleon is the oldest vessel found

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in Florida, and the second oldest in the United States.

The University of West Florida led two excavations of the site in 1994 and 1997. To date, divers have brought more than 5,000 artifacts to the surface. The primary cargo items such as food, tools and personal items were missing from the wreck, which led archeologists to believe that Luna’s men salvaged the goods following the hurricane. However, the items that were recovered represent a broad range of material culture. Among them are: cannonballs, light artillery, an iron breastplate, Aztec pottery, and a copper pitcher and cooking cauldron. One especially important discovery was a Spanish coin called a blanca. Members of the American Numismatic Society identified the coin and determined that it was minted between 1471 and 1474. Blancas were one of the primary methods of exchange among the first Europeans in the New World, thus reinforcing the ship’s time period. Divers also found mercury among the rubble that the colonists brought to extract silver and gold from ore.

Archeologists paid special attention to the bilge, which acted as a time capsule of garbage. It allowed them to surmise much about the sailor’s diet and lifestyle. The bilge revealed animal bones, fruits, nuts and even cockroach eggs.

In the summer of 2006, following a churning of the ocean floor by Hurricane Ivan, UWF archeologists made a second discovery—a second Luna ship. Although much smaller, the second ship was discovered about 1,300 feet away from the first. It was called the Emanuel Pass II. Today, in between funding lulls, researchers continue to unlock Pensacola’s past one piece at a time.

Do you have a local histor y question for The Public Record?

Email it to thepublicrecord@inweekly.net & we’ll see what we can dig up.

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news of the weird The cure for emphysema is cigarette smoke piped directly into the lungs, according to chemist Gretha Zahar, whose clinic has treated 60,000 people in Jakarta, Indonesia, in the past decade. Zahar (with a Ph.D. from Padjadjaran University in West Java) modifies the tobacco smoke with “nanotechnology” to remove “free radicals” and adjust the mercury levels -- and touts her “divine cigarettes” as cures for “all” diseases, including cancer, with only a wink of the eye from the government (which opposition leaders say is in the pocket of Indonesia’s tobacco industry). Though 400,000 Indonesians die yearly from smoking-related causes, nicotine “addiction” was only reluctantly and subtly mentioned in recent regulations. One pharmacology professor said he had never heard of anyone dying of smoking, which he called a “good, cheap alternative” to expensive drugs.

Unclear on the Concept Marla Gilson, 59, was fired in April after her employer callously rejected her offer to work from home in Chevy Chase, Md., at reduced salary, while she recovers from chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant for her leukemia. Gilson’s job was chief executive of the Association of Jewish Aging Services of North America, which serves 112 facilities that help frail and elderly Jews during their final years. Gilson’s termination also made her health care much more expensive and potentially made her uninsurable in the future if her treatment is successful. (Nonetheless, the board of directors thanked her for her service and wished her a “speedy recovery.”)

• Thomas Cavender, 60, of Bessemer City, N.C., pleaded unsuccessfully with a judge in March to remove him from the National Sex Offender Registry, to which he had been assigned as part of his sentence in 2000 for molesting a third-grade girl.

Cavender told the judge that he had become a preacher and evangelist and that it “hurts my ministry when you’re in the pulpit, and someone goes to the computer, and there you are.”

• In April, two police constables in North London, England, threatened Louise Willows with arrest for criminal damage and forced her to clean her artwork from a city sidewalk. Willows had cleared off 25 deposits of droppings that dog-walkers had failed to remove and in their place drawn pink cupcakes in chalk (with a nearby message, “Dog owners, Please clear up your dog’s mess. Children walk here”).

Can’t Possibly Be True The notorious U.S. military contractor KBR, prominent for having earned several billion dollars from no-bid contracts during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and which has been accused of numerous employee sexual harassment cover-ups (including nine pending lawsuits filed by female employees), has apparently been voted by readers of Woman Engineer magazine as one of the top 50 places for women to work. (KBR and other companies

By Chuck Sheppard on the list made announcements in April, but at press time, Woman Engineer’s issue containing the list had not been published.)

• Nursery school teacher Elizabeth Davies, 48, was fired in February from Hafod Primary School in Swansea, Wales, after accusations that she had sprayed pine-scented room-freshener on kids who passed gas and on Bangladeshis who had come to class reeking of curry and onions. Of the latter, she reportedly said, “There is a waft coming in from paradise.”

Zero Tolerance? Recently, public school students were expelled in Spotsylvania, Va. (possession of homemade tubing for launching plastic “spitballs” in lunchroom horseplay) (December); arrested in Hammonton, N.J. (a 7-year-old, for bringing to class a Nerf-type “gun” that fired soft balls) (January); and arrested in Arvada, Colo. (for drawing violent stick figures, which was recommended by his therapist as a way to tamp down harmful thoughts) (February). Meanwhile, in March, at the other end of “zero tolerance,” a judge allowed Ryan Ricco, 18, to play for his school in a big basketball tournament despite being on modified house arrest after being charged with threatening to blow up two other high schools in the Chicago suburbs.

Cavalcade of Rednecks(1) In April, Robert Hohenberger, 64, was arrested in Clayton County, Ga., for shooting a neighbor’s dog with a BB gun after complaining that he was tired of the Chihuahua “pooping” in his yard. The neighbor, Leticia Mendoza, told police that her dog was innocent, in that Casey had actually relieved himself inside right before she let him out. (2) Jonathan Avery, 31, was arrested in Benson, N.C., in February for hitting his son, 6, on the head with a spoon, drawing blood with a cut that became infected. Hospital personnel treating the kid called police, as Avery had apparently attempted to suture the wound with fishing line.

Inexplicable Fine Point of Iowa Law: Thanks to a loophole recently sanctioned by the Iowa Court of Appeals, Matt Danielson and his wife, Jamie, now own their home in Ankeny, Iowa, outright (value: $278,000) after making just one monthly mortgage payment. Iowa law regards a home mortgage by a married couple as automatically void if only one spouse has signed it, and a thusly voided mortgage is treated as fully satisfied. (The purpose was to prevent one estranged spouse from exploiting the other, but the voiding is automatic regardless of the circumstances.) Legislators are currently trying to change the law to leave the discretion of voiding up to judges.

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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A Salute to Difference makers The Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola, along with the University of West Florida College of Business, presented two local individuals with Ethics in Business awards to recognize “service above self.”

Award-winner Ed Gray helped create the Gulf Breeze Rotary Scholarship Foundation and served 11 years as a councilman and mayor, working for just one dollar per year. He also serves on the board or is chairman of nine local institutes, hospitals and government agencies. Gray won the award for small employers with 99 or fewer employees.

Award-winner Robert “Sandy” Sansing owns Sandy Sansing Chevrolet and the Sandy Sansing Vocational School, which offers hope for a better future to thousands of Ugandan students.

Sansing won the award for large employers with more than 100 employees.

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ACROSS 1 Russian ruler of yore 5 Neanderthal’s weapon 9 Bar mitzvah site (Var.) 14 Unit of land measure 15 Big sandwich 16 To a considerable degree 17 Nickname for a leader 19 Advocated avidly 20 Victrola part 21 Hard tennis shot 23 Die like the Wicked Witch of the West 26 Hebrew alphabet openers 29 Big beer glass 33 Horse of a certain color 34 Easily understood 35 College student’s field of study 37 Big Ben’s three 38 Bringing up the ___ 39 Jordan’s capital 40 Cleave 41 Put a stop to 42 Biscayne Bay site 43 “Calvin and Hobbes” girl 44 Alpine sounds 46 Make resentful 48 Dig 49 “Battle Cry” author Uris 50 Cooks in a hurry 52 6x9-inch book size 57 Twin crystal 59 Stereotypical gangster leader 62 “... _ _ _, dust to dust” 63 “The Grapes of Wrath” migrant 64 Orchestral tuning instrument

What is your chief characteristic?

Determination What do you appreciate most about your friends?

They are always there with a glass of wine when you need them.

Who is your favorite fiction character?

Jane Eyre, because she was a strong, independent, determined woman in a time when women weren’t supposed to be, and although she met great adversity and obstacles, she always stayed true to herself, her heart and her ambitions.

Who is your favorite non-fiction character?

On a personal note, my father, because he is a remarkable man whom I admire and respect deeply and credit for helping make me who I am. On a not-so-personal note, Ronald Reagan.

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67 “Pull it,” in proofreading DOWN 1 Almond and ecru 2 Bunny tail 3 “Be all that you can be” group 4 Country dance 5 Picked out 6 Capital of Romania?

7 Vase in a verse 8 Negative shouts 9 Filth 10 Foul-mouthed one 11 Top-ranking cleric 12 All-purpose vehicle, briefly 13 Had more points than 18 It’s often unfounded 22 Dixon’s partner 24 Subject indicated in a heading 25 Fishing net

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What is the best thing you have ever won?

All-American status in college for swimming What did your mother always tell you?

“Stand up straight and keep your priorities straight.” And, I’m so glad. They have both guided me well.

What is the worst idea you’ve ever had?

Wearing my hair boy short What is your favorite food?

Anything Italian or Japanese Which talent would you most like to have?

To sing. I love to sing but most definitely cannot!

What movie do you love to watch repeatedly?

“Shakespeare in Love.” I’m a sappy romantic and love the Renaissance era.

What was your most embarrassing moment?

The 80’s What TV show is your guilty pleasure?

“NCIS.” I have a special place in my heart for that show. My dad is a retired NCIS agent.

What is the last book you read?

I usually have several books going at one time, usually something new and something old. I recently finished “The Girl Who Played with Fire” and “Jane Eyre.”

What is your theme song?

“Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey and “I Want It All”

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