COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Ongoing and Upcoming Events, PAGE 15 Sow of the soiree PAGE 3 High School football The Islander PAGE 12 Orange SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | 75¢ Beach Town Officer involved shooting in Gulf Shores Hall Meeting By MELANIE LECROY for a speeding violation which describe as an attack oc- further into the building into set for Oct. 1 [email protected] led to the beginning stages of curred. The suspect attacked a stairwell where he encoun- a DUI investigation. the officer and a fight ensued. tered a second responding Staff REPORT An early morning traffic The suspect fled the scene A responding officer arrived Gulf Shores police officer who stop escalated to an officer in- in his vehicle and drove east and witnessed the suspect dis- fired at the suspect. The sus- Orange Beach Mayor volved shooting at the Ocean to the Ocean House II con- charging a gun at the officer. pect proceeded to the eighth Tony Kennon and the City House II condominium com- dominium complex and fled The responding officer fired at or ninth floor and officers lost Council invite the public plex on West Beach Boulevard into the building. The officer the suspect,” said Gulf Shores contact with him. Officers to a Town Hall meeting at Around 4 a.m. on Sept. 9 a located the suspect on the fifth police officer Woodruff during dropped back to secure the 5 p.m. Oct. 1 at the Orange Gulf Shores police officer con- floor by the elevator. a news conference Sept. 9. Beach Event Center. ducted a routine traffic stop “At the time what I would “The suspect then retreated SEE OFFICER, PAGE 2 “Transportation, frustra- tions and golf carts, that’s what the Town Hall will be about,” Mayor Kennon said. “I’ll give a short presenta- Gulf Shores tion updating everyone on Gulf Shores High School Basketball projects in the city includ- Woman’s ing transportation, recre- helping in the community Club presents ation and schools. Then the floor will be open for anyone Fascinated to ask questions. We’ll go as long as we need to.” with Fashion Baldwin County Public Schools Superintendent By MELANIE LECROY Eddie Tyler and Orange [email protected] Beach school principals will be in attendance. Alabama Gulf Shores Woman’s Department of Transporta- Club will hold it’s 17th tion Director John Cooper annual fashion show has been invited. luncheon Oct. 3 at Craft Mayor Kennon said he Farms Clubhouse. would like to see 1,000 peo- This year’s theme is ple pack the Event Center. Fascinated with Fash- Town hall meetings held in MELANIE LECROY / STAFF PHOTO ion and everyone is en- 2017 and 2015 reached or ex- Gulf Shores basketball team members recognized for volunteering their time in the community. couraged to wear their ceeded that number. Having favorite fascinator. more citizens in attendance By MELANIE LECROY Head Coach Bill Thom sist. The fashion show makes it easier to dissemi- [email protected] knew that Ryan Charrier of Charrier sent a letter of will feature fashion by nate the facts and facilitates Operation ReConnect needed thanks to the team for their Beach House Boutique, a more thorough discussion. Gulf Shores High School volunteers to assist with assistance and it was read Geez Louise, Jane Loves The Town Hall will begin basketball team was recog- parking over the Labor Day during the school board Shoes, Too Hot Mamas immediately after 5 p.m. nized during the Aug. 12 Gulf holiday. With just two days’ meeting. Thom said the team and Wildflower Bou- City Council meeting and Shores City School board notice, 14 varsity and junior will continue to get more in- tique. work session, which will meeting for their involve- varsity basketball players volved in the community and ment in the community. volunteered their time to as- volunteering their time. SEE FASHION, PAGE 2 SEE ORANGE, PAGE 2
DEATHS PAGE 9 Gulf Shores Elementary and Regina Mae Kreuz Ankenbrandt Carl A. Boykin Middle School invite city Jimmy E. Daves Peggy O’Neil Kenyon employees to thank you lunch Joy Lee Manuel By MELANIE LECROY men and woman that continue [email protected] to work on the school grounds. The Gulf Shores Middle Gulf Shores Elementary School and PTSO hosted a INDEX and Middle Schools took time breakfast and invited the BALDWIN LIVING, 3 during homecoming week to school board and central say thank you to everyone that office, city municipal gov- CLASSIFIED, 20 has worked to get the schools ernment members, and con- SUBMITTED PHOTO HEALTH, 10 ready for the year. struction members who put Superintendent Dr. Matt Akin complete the updated versions At the elementary school, in many hours making Gulf gave the board a construc- of the signage will go up. Sod LEGALS, 24 classes made thank you post- Shores City School a reality. tion update. “Metal paneling on the north side is scheduled OPINION, 23 ers and cards and decorated Work continues around the across the school entrances is to be put down this weekend. tables for the guests of honor. school grounds, but the fin- scheduled to arrive on Sept. Digital signage foundations OUT & ABOUT, 7 The students enjoyed sharing ish line is in sight. During the 22 and be installed soon after. PUZZLES, 22 the cafeteria with all of the school board meeting Sept. 12, As soon as the paneling is SEE LUNCH, PAGE 18 SPORTS, 12
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By MELANIE LECROY County Public or Pri- required to participate [email protected] vate School or Home in the Annual National Schooled in Baldwin Shrimp Festival in Gulf The third annual County. Shores Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. Miss Shrimp Festival Registration is cur- For more informa- pageant will be held rently open but closes tion or to obtain an Oct. 5 at Erie Meyer on Sept. 25 or when the application visit www. Civic Center in Gulf division is full. Each myshrimpfest.com. Shores. division will accept 20 Applications can The pageant is open contestants. Judging is be turned in at the to grades pre-K through based on poise, appear- Coastal Alabama Busi- 12th grade. All contes- ance and personality. ness Chamber or Gulf SUBMITTED PHOTO tants must be currently Miss Shrimp Festival Shores Elementary enrolled in a Baldwin and her court will be school. Little Miss Shrimp fest 2018 Crye-Leike opens Gulf Shores franchise office STAFF REPORT reconnect as we roll out to grow to a capacity of office will bring. a brand that so many of over 20 Realtors. “We have really high Crye-Leike Real Estate our guests and relocated “We are truly excited hopes for this office,” Services announces that new locals have learned to grow our team by said Sullivan. “Mike a new franchise office, to trust.” offering cutting edge has put together a great Crye-Leike Gulf Coast Steward is actively tools to help our Real- team, and I think this Real Estate & Vacation involved with his local tors, buyers and sellers office is going to be an Rentals, has opened in and state real estate meet their goals,” said asset for the Gulf Shores Gulf Shores located at associations and has Steward. “Beyond the community.” 229 East 20th Ave., Suite received many awards mechanics of running For more information 1. The office participates over the years. He has a real estate company, in regards to joining in all types of real estate also earned the Resort & we are also thrilled to be the Crye-Leike team, or transactions but special- SUBMITTED PHOTO Second-Home Property part of the Crye-Leike buying and selling in the izes in managing beach member of Gulf Shores’ role of president for a Specialist (RSPS) and culture and network. Gulf Shores area, please vacation rentals in local real estate market large, independent real Seller Representative Our values seem to align contact the Crye-Leike Orange Beach and Gulf since 2006 when he first estate firm. All these ex- Specialist (SRS) designa- well with their corpo- Gulf Coast Real Estate & Shores. bought a major property periences have led Stew- tions from the National rate leadership and di- Vacation Rentals office Crye-Leike Gulf Coast management company. ard to where he is today Association of Real- rection.” at (251) 4005-2608 or visit Real Estate & Vacation Since then, Steward with Crye-Leike. tors® (NAR), and he is President of Crye- the website at www. Rentals is owned by has launched a real es- “Over 10 years ago, a registered franchise Leike Franchises Keith CLGulfCoast.com. Vice President David Stid- tate sales and vacation I reached out to Crye- consultant and busi- Sullivan is also looking president and managing ham and will be man- rental company, part- Leike to explore bring- ness broker. Steward is forward to working with broker Mike Steward aged by vice president nered with a construc- ing the branch to my currently managing six Steward and is excited may be reached at mike. Mike Steward. Steward tion and remodeling local market,” said Stew- licensed Realtors at the about the new opportu- steward@crye-leike. has been an active business and took on the ard. “It has been great to new office but is seeking nities that this franchise com.
OFFICER during this time,” Wood- the investigation is com- license lists Sparks, Ne- investigation on the wounds. Neither of the ruff continued. plete it will be presented vada, as his residence. evening of Sept. 10. The two gunshot wounds CONTINUED FROM 1 Lieutenant Rex Bishop to a grand jury.” The three officers Department of Forensic were life-threatening. with the Baldwin County Bishop releasedYou the involvedalways are on adminis -knowSciences performed an The cause of death was perimeter and get resi- Major Crimes Unit said name of the suspect dur- trative leave until the in- autopsy on Russell Mal- blunt force trauma re- dents and guests back to “the Baldwin County ing the news conference. vestigation is complete. lette on Sept. 10. The ceived from the fall. their units. The suspect Major Crimes Unit is The name of the de- The Baldwin County results of the autopsy The investigation is went over the balcony on investigating the officer- ceasedfun suspect is Russell things Major Crimes Unit com - toshow that do! Mallette ongoing and includes the eighth or ninth floor involved shooting. Once Mallott and his driver’s pleted the crime scene sustained two gunshot reviewing video footage from witnesses as well as dash cameras and body cameras worn by The Islander the officers involved. We will continue to 901 N. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535-3546 follow this story and PHONE: (251) 943-2151 | FAX: (251) 943-3441 update it when new information becomes [email protected] available. Melanie LeCroy Classified Advertising Editor Whisper Edwards [email protected] [email protected] Tony Whitehead Legal Advertising FASHION Sports Editor April M. Perry CONTINUED FROM 1 [email protected] [email protected] Retail Advertising This year’s fashion Allison Marlow show luncheon will also Managing Editor LouAnn Love COMPLETE BALDWIN COUNTY CALENDAR [email protected] feature a silent auction [email protected] as well as raffle. Money Parks Rogers raised at the event will be donated to local chari- Publisher CALL FOR ties. [email protected] Doors open at 10 a.m. To subscribe, make an address change or vacation delivery HOME DELIVERY! and the luncheon begins stop, you may call our office at (251) 943-2151, go online at www. at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are gulfcoastnewstoday.com and click on the “e-edition” link in the black $30. For more informa- toolbar. Under “don’t have an id’ there is an option for how to become a subscriber. or email [email protected]. tion or to purchase tick- ets call 251-554-4889. ©Gulf Coast Media 2019. No part of this newspaper may be reproduced without the prior written consent of the group publisher or associate ULF OAST EDIA publisher. Opinions of editorial or general columnists or those reflected G C M in submitted letters do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of THE COURIER • THE ONLOOKER • THE ISLANDER • THE BALDWIN TIMES this newspaper. The Islander (USPS 002-968) is published weekly, with its office ORANGE located at 901 N. McKenzie St., in Foley, AL 36535. Periodicals postage 901 N. McKenzie Street • Foley, AL 36535 CONTINUED FROM 1 paid at Foley, AL 36535. Subscription rates: In-county annual, $38.50 plus local sales tax; six-month, $22.50 plus local sales tax; senior 251-943-2151 also be at the Event citizen annual, $36.00 plus local sales tax; six-month, $20.50 plus local Center. The floor will sales tax; and out-of-county annual, $78.00, six-month, $39.00. be open for any and all POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Islander, 901 N. www.GulfCoastNewsToday.com McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535-3546. questions or comments. Allison Marlow Managing Editor [email protected] SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 Baldwin Living
Sow of the soiree ALLISON MARLOW / STAFF PHOTOS Quinn Kelley gives Jolene her gift: Smarties candies. Jolene the pig is celebrated in Elberta
By ALLISON MARLOW customers and happily [email protected] accepting treats from children. But most of It’s her party and the time, Jolene can be she’ll sleep if she wants found sleeping soundly to. behind the front desk. She’ll grunt, in fact. Or For Saturday’s soiree, maybe, she’ll squeal. staff members painted It’s not every day that her giant piggy toe nails a gal as purdy as Jolene bright pink, in a shade turns two-ish. that was far more 80s On Saturday visitors wave than blush or bash- Local baker Rocky Freitag crafted a custom confection for to Elberta Farmer’s ful. A table was set up for the birthday party. Co-op helped celebrate visitors to make cards. Jolene, a rescue pig who Some brought gifts. no” to adopting a pig. Society. lives inside the store. Not Elementary school “Next thing he knows, So how does it feel in a pen, but in the store student Quinn Kelley a pig shows up and the to turn two? Jolene re- — trotting alongside brought Jolene a hand- rest is history,” McMul- mained silent for report- ful of Smarties candies, len said. “He loves her as ers but plucked happily the pig’s favorite treat. much as we do.” along as party guests Others brought cut up In fact, everyone does. took selfies with her veggies and fruits. Local Jolene has been a hit as crown-topped snout. Jolene donned a pink, jeweled-encrusted crown for the baker Rocky Freitag the star of the store’s lat- It’s good to be the pig occasion. Staff at Elberta Farmer’s Co-op painted Jolene’s crafted a bright pink est billboard. Many came of the party. nails bright pink to match her crown. cake shaped like, you in Saturday simply to guessed it, like a pig. wish her happy birthday. A tiny side confection Jolene’s party also was crafted with extra helped other animals Big Beautiful carrots especially for who weren’t quite lucky Jolene. enough to find a home Baldwin’s Best “She is the highlight yet. Visitors guessed the of our lives,” said Deena sow’s weight and paid to McMullen, the co-op gar- enter their number in a 2020! den center manager who contest. All the money Many visitors brought food said she waited until her was donated to the Bald- items as gifts. boss was “too busy to say win County Humane
Nominations open Voting begins Winners announced Visitors posed in pig- Sept. 16, 2019. Oct. 7, 2019. Dec. 13, 2019. themed photo ops during Children colored cards for Jolene and played pin the tail on Jolene’s birthday celebra- Visit www.gulfcoastnewstoday/bestof2020/ GULF COAST MEDIA the pig. tion in Elberta. THE COURIER • THE ONLOOKER • THE ISLANDER • THE BALDWIN TIMES 4 • Baldwin Living • September 18, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media
SUBMITTED PHOTOS DYW top five DYW top five and preliminary winners O’Rourke named Distinguished Young Woman of Baldwin County
Mary-Mychal categories including O’Rourke was named scholastics, interview, Distinguished Young talent, fitness and self- Woman of Baldwin expression. County. In addition to Preliminary winners winning the overall included Maggie Moore title, she picked up and Chloe Theriot, fit- preliminary awards in ness; Mary-Mychal self-expression and in- O'Rourke and Jordan terview. Sampson, self-expres- Rounding out the top sion; Brinson Allen and five included Brinson Rachel Fuller, talent; Allen, first runner-up; Brinson Allen, scho- Lizzie King, second run- lastic; Lizzie King, Bob ner-up; Chloe Theriot, & Sue Stanley Spirit Mary-Mychal O’Rourke in the talent section third runner-up; and Award; Rachel Fuller, Sydney Hotard, fourth Be Your Best Self. Ad- top ticket sales, Jordan O’Rourke will now rep- runner-up. Participants ditional awards were Sampson; top ad sales, resent Baldwin County were judged in five presenting including Bayley Burgess and at the state competition Catherine McKinney. in January. DYW winner Mary-Mychal O’Rourke
Last year’s winner and Mary-Mychal O’Rourke
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The Fairhope Buccaneer Band would like to thank the Fairhope Rotary Club and Audiologist Dr. Andy Tubertini for providing the entire Fairhope High School Band with Etymotic ear plugs to protect our hearing! Dr. Tubertini and members of the Fairhope Rotary Club were present at the band’s re- hearsal on Thursday, Aug. 29 to pres- ent the earplugs to the band directors and students. Pictured in front of the band, front row from left to right: Donald White, Percussion Instruc- tor; Poenta Luckie, Fairhope Rotary Club President; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bishop, Rotary Club members; Dr. Andy Tubertini, Audiologist; Wayne Fillingim and Meredyth Petersen, Fairhope High School Band Directors; Josh Davis, Visual Tech; Kyle McCarter, Percussion Tech; Stevie Miller, Color Guard Assis- tant; and Stephen Thompson, Percus- SUBMITTED PHOTO sion Instructor.
League of Women Voters hosts event this weekend: how to engage younger generations Submitted Area” on Saturday, Sept. that never endorses of New Orleans, worked gressional Recognition at Theatre 21, at 3 p.m. at Jubilee political parties nor can- in the United States and from U.S. Representative 98. Jillian The League of Women Suites Boutique Hotel, didates. www.facebook. Southeast Asia in televi- Joseph Cao (R-La.) for Rosandich Voters of Baldwin 557 North Mobile Street, com/League-of-Women- sion, film, and theater, her commitment to ser- currently County — LWVBC — Fairhope. Voters-of-Baldwin- as an actor and as a pro- vice. works for invites all members, The League of Women County-Alabama Lynne ducer. She earned the She serves on the the U.S. friends, and the public Voters of Baldwin Switzky, President President’s Volunteer executive boards of Sports to our free, community County informs the citi- LWVBC lswitzky@hot- Service Award for her area organizations, in- Academy Rosandich dialog session. zens of Baldwin County mail.com work with Habitat for cluding as director of as the co- Jillian Rosandich, through voter educa- Jillian Rosandich, Humanity and Ameri- community outreach ordinator of the Center lecturer at the United tion and advocacy. The M.S.S. in sports man- corps in New Orleans, with FemmSouth — a of Professional Studies States Sports Academy, LWVBC, open to women agement from the U.S. La., where she taught feminist podcast and and Continuing Educa- will present “Engaging and men, is a nonpar- Sports Academy, and disaster preparedness; book club. She also tion, and as a lecturer the Younger Genera- tisan, issues-oriented, B.A. in film and media and she earned the Cer- enjoys both acting and in the Faculty of Sport tions of the Mobile Bay political organization arts from the University tificate of Special Con- behind-the-scenes work Studies.
League of Women Voters of Baldwin county to host national voter registration day event
FAIRHOPE — The Campus in Memorial ensuring your voice is communities and online. every year. More than out-the-vote activities League of Women Voters Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 heard. We want to make Embraced by a host of 300 local League of in every election,” said of Baldwin County today p.m. and available to as- sure every citizen who celebrities, bipartisan Women Voters affiliates Switzky “We host issue announced they would sist voters who want to will be 18 by the next elected officials and are participating in this forums and registration be participating in Na- register or update their election and wants the organizations, NVRD year’s NVRD. drives while also provid- tional Voter Registration registration if they have opportunity to vote is leverages the collective “The League of ing trusted and timely Day (NVRD), a nation- moved. registered.” impact of thousands of Women Voters of Bald- election information wide, nonpartisan effort “Every eligible Now in its eighth community partners, win County empowers on VOTE411.org. We to register hundreds American deserves the year, National Voter Reg- including hundreds of hundreds of voters believe our democracy of thousands of voters chance to participate istration Day has been a League of Women Vot- through education, is strongest when every on Tuesday, September elections,” said Lynne game-changing annual ers groups, nationwide, registration and get- voice is heard.” 24. The League will be Switzky, President of the nonpartisan campaign out in force at Coastal LWVBC. “Voter registra- to register hundreds of Alabama’s Bay Minette tion is the first step to thousands of voters in BRENNY’S WE WANT YOUR SUBMISSIONS! Jewelry The deadline is 1 p.m. Friday prior to publication. Submit content such as births, birthdays, engagements, weddings and anniversaries to Gulf Full Service Jewelry & Watch Services Coast Media via email to [email protected]. Like us on All work is done In-House Facebook.com/GulfCoastMedia. Follow us at Twitter.com/GCNToday and explore additional content online at GulfCoastNewsToday.com. APPRAISALS WATCH REPAIR Quality Service of All Brands By By Michael Brenny Luis Valencia Graduate Gemologist, GIA Certi ed Rolex Watchmaker Certi ed Gemologist Appraiser, AGS • Service for All Brands • Insurance Appraisals • Battery replacement • Fair Market Appraisals • Water Resistance test • Watch band repair/replacement • Cleaning, inspection and overhauls JEWELRY REPAIR WE ALSO PROVIDE
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You always Southern Miss releases President’s and Dean’s lists know The University of FOLEY ing university in engag- Southern Mississippi ing and empowering has released its Presi- President’s List: individuals to transform dent’s and Dean’s Lists »» Frederick Jerrett Horine II lives and communi- fun things for the 2019 summer ties. In a tradition of semester. GULF SHORES leadership for student to do! The President’s List development, Southern COMPLETE BALDWIN includes full-time stu- Miss is educating a 21st COUNTY CALENDAR Dean’s List: dents who earned a »» Kori E Harrell century work force pro- perfect 4.0 grade point viding intellectual capi- CALL FOR average (all As). Dean’s About The University tal, cultural enrichment HOME List scholars are those of Southern and innovation to Mis- with at least a 3.5 grade Mississippi sissippi and the world. DELIVERY! point average, but less Southern Miss is located than a 4.0. The University of in Hattiesburg, Miss., GULF COAST MEDIA Students recognized Southern Mississippi, with an additional cam- THE COURIER • THE ONLOOKER • THE ISLANDER • THE BALDWIN TIMES from the local area in- founded in 1910, is a pus and teaching and 901 N. McKenzie Street clude the following (see comprehensive doctoral research sites on the Foley, AL 36535 below): and research-extensive Mississippi Gulf Coast; 251-943-2151 university fulfilling its further information is www.GulfCoastNewsToday.com mission of being a lead- found at www.usm.edu. Gulf Coast Media • September 18, 2019 • Out & About • 7 Out & About in Baldwin County Copper Kettle welcomes mermaids, pirates during Under the Sea Tea
By JESSICA VAUGHN missing trident, meet- [email protected] ing mermaids along the way, building sandcastles FOLEY — Typically with Janel of Sand Castle once each year, mer- University, and playing maids make their way games with the pirates from the water to The to win golden coins and Copper Kettle, but this shells to present to the year on Fri., Aug. 30, the mermaids for clues. WHISPER EDWARDS / STAFF PHOTOS tables were turned as Entertainment was pirates journeyed across provided by the Gulf the land and Under the Coast Pirates — Dillion, Sea to enjoy a night of Joey, Josi, and Isabella, festivities with the mer- the Gulf Coast Mer- folk. maids — Abi, Alica, and Specially blended Evelyn, and Kara — art- Oxygen was served to ist and Original Copper all land dwellers so they Kettle Mermaid. could spend the evening The Copper Kettle among the creatures of TeaBar has special teas, the sea, followed by a events, and menus. For wide variety of teas hot a full list on what’s com- and cold, and a delicious ing up next (such as the meal prepared by the Downton Abbey Tea at ship’s chef and crew. The Hotel Magnolia), For this year’s annual check out their website Gulf Regional tea, Neptune joined his at www.thecopperkettle- people, only to find his teabar.com, find them Livestock trident had been sto- on Facebook, give them len. Guests were sent a call at 251-609-2832, or Meridian Stock Yards Inc Mondays 12:00 pm on a scavenger hunt to stop by 106 North Chi- 10365 Old Hwy 80 W, Meridian, MS 39307 search for clues for the cago Street, Foley. Hwy 98 East • Rocky Creek Road • P. O. Box 496 Lucedale, MS 39452 Phone #601-947-3352 • Fax 601-947-3359 https://www.facebook.com/lucedalelivestock/
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF BC ANIMAL SHELTER Several dogs from the Baldwin County Animal Shelter, along with director Gina Jones, paid a visit to Bay Minette Police and Fire Departments recently. Among those visiting with the shelter pets included Bay Minette K9 officers Harko and Jax.
‘The Game of Relay for Life’
Loxley hosts Coastal South Baldwin Relay for Life
By JOHN UNDERWOOD [email protected]
LOXLEY — Partici- pants at Loxley Munici- pal Park played “The JOHN UNDERWOOD / STAFF PHOTOS Game of Relay for Life” Survivors walk at the Coastal South Baldwin Relay for Life on and live entertainment Steve Scarcliff Saturday, Sept. 14. provided by the Foley According to Ameri- teams have until Dec. 31 with keynote speaker High School Band from can Cancer Society to raise money toward and cancer survivor Lion Land’s “Foley website, 18 teams have this year’s goal. You can Steve Scarcliff. National Steel.” already raised more go to relayforlife.org/ Anthem was performed Sponsors for this than $43,000 toward the coastalsouthbaldwinal to by Nikki Childress with year’s event included goal of $90,000 from this add your pledge. Presentation of Colors Columbia Southern Uni- year’s Relay. Saturday’s festivities by the Foley High School versity, Riviera Utilities, Sarah English, local included an opening Junior ROTC, and open- D.R. Horton, Young’s Relay for Life represen- ceremony, hosted by ing prayer by the Rev. Suncoast Realty & Vaca- tative with the American organizers Lisa Sang- Michael D. Lynn with the tion Rentals, OnSight Cancer Society, said ster and Jessica Devine, Robertsdale First Assem- Entertainment, Eastern bly of God Church. shore Inflatables, in Opening ceremonies memory of Honey Scar- were followed by a Survi- cliff, the Town of Loxley Foley Steel vor/Caregiver Walk with and Baumhower’s Vic- all survivors and care- tory Grill. sand, each one bearing the second year we have givers taking the first lap The event concluded the name of a person held this event together around the venue before with a Luminaria Cer- touched by cancer and and I see teams from Bay being joined by other emony. People who have participants often walk a Minette, Gulf Shores, participants. been touched by cancer lap in silence. Orange Beach, Foley The event also in- and loved ones lost to the “For several years and Central Baldwin. We cluded food trucks, a disease are remembered this event was separated have all come together carnival-type area with a during the Luminaria into different areas,” as a community to fight bounce house, face paint- Ceremony. Candles are said event co-organizer this disease and that’s Foley High School cheerleaders. ing and other activities, lit inside bags filled with Lisa Sangster. “This is what it’s all about.” Gulf Coast Media • September 18, 2019 • Obituaries • 9 Obituaries
friends and memories. bama, slipped ever so nich, Germany, working KENYON They cherished their peacefully into the arms as a cryptographer, they Peggy O’Neil Kenyon, friends and family scat- of his Lord on Tuesday, returned to Mississippi. 78, of Orange Beach, tered throughout the Sept. 10, 2019. They spent most of passed away Sept. 8, country and opened Jim was one of the their life raising their 2019. their home to all who kindest souls to ever two children in Canton, Funeral service will would come visit in grace this beautiful where he owned Easy be held on Friday, Sept. Gulf Shores, creating world, and that senti- Finance Company for 35 13, 2019 at 9 a.m. at the lifelong memories and ment would be echoed years on Canton Square. Naval Aviation Memo- traditions at the beach. by anyone who was Upon his retirement rial Chapel at Naval Air After Don’s death, blessed to meet him. from the finance com- Station, Pensacola. Regina relocated to “Pap,” as he was affec- pany, they moved to Interment will follow St. George Village in tionately known by his Madison, and finally at Barrancas National Roswell, to be near her beloved grandchildren, to Fairhope, Alabama Cemetery Annex A at children (and away from was the epitome of a to be closer to his son 10 a.m. ANKENBRANDT hurricanes). She con- loving husband and fa- and his family. He and Arrangements by Nashville; her cat, Regina Mae Kreuz tinued to make lifelong ther. He cherished “his” Maybelle became very Cason Funeral Service, Chloe; and her daugh- Ankenbrandt friends, loving well until Maybelle, with whom he active in their Sunday Foley. ter’s cats, whom she af- May 20, 1933 – Sept. her illness got the best embraced 64 wonderful school class (The Truth fectionately referred to 6, 2019 of her. years of marriage. Seekers) at First Baptist MANUEL as her “grandcats.” Regina Mae Kreuz We are so apprecia- He is survived by Church of Fairhope, Joy Lee Manuel of She will be sorely Ankenbrandt, 86, passed tive of all the wonderful his son, Michael Ed- and loved a pick-up Fairhope passed away missed by those who away peacefully after an staff of St. George Vil- ward Daves (Ashley) of game of dominoes at the Sept. 1, 2019. knew and loved her. extended illness at St. lage and Agape Hospice Fairhope, Alabama; and Nix Center. Joy wasn’t one for Joy’s daughter George Village, Roswell, as they cared for Mom daughter, Lynn Daves One of Jim’s favorite formality and requested would like to thank her Georgia on Sept. 6, 2019. since 2006 when she Sullivan of Mize, Mis- places to bide his time a simple notice of her mother’s kind friends She was preceded in first moved there. She sissippi. His bragging was on Monday eve- death be published. and neighbors, and her death by her husband, loved you all and was rights were always nings at the American Joy enjoyed collecting Aunt Marcia Manuel. Don Ankenbrandt; her thankful for your care. reserved for his pre- Legion in downtown driftwood and sea glass Also, a special thanks to brothers, Bob (Jean), A celebration of her cious grandchildren Fairhope, enjoying along the shores of the the employees at Mitch- Norm and Al Kreuz; and life and funeral mass who brought unending a cold beverage and bay. She was also an ell Cancer Institute in sisters, Veronica Hel- will be held on Sat- joy to his heart. They “shooting the bull” with avid walker, vegetarian, Fairhope and Springhill frich (Romaine), Agnes urday, Sept. 21, 2019 are Michael Jr., Mea- some of his dearest and loved animals. Home Health & Hospice Parks (Burt), Eleanor at 10:30 a.m. at Mary gan and Patrick Daves friends at “the round Joy loved her daugh- in Daphne. Corrigan (Raymond) Grove Immaculate Con- of Fairhope, Alabama, table.” ter, Leigh Manuel of and Mary Jane Hughes ception Church, 1750 N. Chelsea Nicole Gray Graveside services (Kelly); brothers-in-law, Raab Road, Swanton, of Taylorsville, Missis- were held at Oakwood Jack Ruppel, Art Ram- Ohio 43558, with lunch sippi and Whitney Lee Cemetery in Winona, low, John O’Conner, Bill following in the parish Reid of Raleigh, Mis- Mississippi on Saturday, (June) Ankenbrandt, hall. sissippi. He also leaves Sept. 14 at 9:30 a.m. The Jim Ankenbrandt; and Regina loved bright behind his three adored service was officiated by her parents, Jacob and colors (especially sisters, who doted on Mr. Daves’ brother-in- Melvina Kreuz. pinks); we would love him all the days of his law, Rev. Fred Funches She is survived by her to have you celebrate life; as well as the kind- of Cantonment, Florida. children, Sue Mitch- her by wearing colorful est brothers-in-law one Jim’s family wishes to ell (Jim) and children clothes to her funeral. could be blessed with; express their sincere ap- John, Ellen and Marie; As a longtime sup- and many treasured preciation to the nurses Don Ankenbrandt Jr. porter of Young Life in nieces and nephews, and staff of Springhill (Susie) and children, Huntsville, Birmingham whom he claimed as his Hospice. In an effort to DJ (Jen), Jamie John- and Gulf Shores, we own. better this world, we are son (Stephen) and Jake would ask that memori- He was preceded in reminded that kindness (Kelsey); David Anken- als be made to Young death by his beloved and compassion should brandt (Kerry) and chil- Life Thomas County, wife, Maybelle; and his not be something we in- dren, Tate, Sydney and P.O. Box 1216, Thomas- parents, Harvey and nately extend in times Cole; and Steve Anken- ville, GA 31799, where Arlin Daves. of need, but always. brandt (Elizabeth) and her grandson Jake is Having grown up In lieu of flowers, children, Joseph, Lucy the area director. in Winona, he gradu- the family would like and Will; and great- Online condolences ated from Winona High memorials sent to Respect & Dignity at affordable prices grandchild, Oliver Luke may be expressed at School in 1951, and then First Baptist Church of You can save thousands of dollars on our Burial Packages. Johnson. She is also www.mariettafuneral- attended Mississippi Fairhope, 300 S. Section survived by her brother, home.org. State University and St., Fairhope, AL 36532, We will match any advertised price. Jerry Kreuz (Carol); earned a degree in busi- or The Baptist Chil- Family Owned and Operated. sisters, Clavera Rup- BOYKIN ness administration and dren’s Village, P.O. Box pel Ramlow and Toni Carl A. Boykin, 92, a minor in history. 27, Clinton, MS 39060. Todd Cason is a United States Navy Veteran, so we always O’Connor; and sisters- a resident of Orange In 1954 with much Arrangements are take special care of our Vets and their families... in-law, Eloise Kreuz and Beach, passed away joy, he married his soul- being handled by Lee Charlotte Kreuz; and a Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. mate, Maybelle Dennis. Funeral Home in Wi- No Answering Service • You get Todd Cason 24/7 large number of nieces Funeral services were After a short stint with nona, Mississippi. and nephews. held Monday, Sept. 16, the U.S. Army in Mu- 251-975-2273 She was an amazing 2019 at Mack Funeral wife, mother and grand- Home, with burial in mother and followed Hail Memorial Cem- Don as they moved with etery. IBM from Toledo, Ohio Arrangements by to New City, New York Mack Funeral Home, to Manlius, New York Robertsdale. to Huntsville, Alabama and Gulf Shores, Ala- DAVES bama. Jimmy E. Daves In each place they Aug. 15, 1933 – Sept. called home they lived 10, 2019 life to the fullest, creat- Jimmy Edward Daves, ing a circle of lifetime age 86, of Fairhope, Ala-
SPECI L ICO S FOR Remembering your loved one OBI RIES CH RGES FOR OBI RIES: focus on Health SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 Help for struggling students Years ago when a got bogged down with also takes the child into school. he got rewarded on Fri- local move brought big math, a colorful prac- an environment that is Another way to get day (quarters for a giant changes for two of my tice workbook for home less stressful. “Having them comfortable gumball machine at kids, I did not anticipate use helped kick her someone else do it is is to be intentional church). Keeping score the difficulties they enthusiasm up a notch. worth it — just to take about helping them seemed to motivate him would encounter. De- It almost seems too the emotion out of it for develop friendships. to make sure the good spite having to switch MARGIE simple, but her response the parents.” Something that helped days outnumbered the schools, I mistakenly SIMS to the bright, cheery Tutors can also pro- my daughter over her bad, bringing a notice- thought the adjustment The Big Picture characters drawn in the duce the proverbial slump is realizing she able improvement. would be seamless, margin was amazing. ounce of prevention. already knew another Although I still give since they were still in them,” says Pamela Additionally, hiring her One summer when student who attended consequences for bad their elementary years. Palmer, owner of Tutor- older sister to guide I knew my husband our church. After a few behavior, the extra in- Yet when one struggled ing for Success. Palmer her through daily math would not be available weeks of swapping Fri- centives to stay on track with conduct, and the suggests that children homework and even during the ensuing days home on the bus, have been successful. other with grades, I con- sit at the kitchen table tutor her through new school year, I hired a seeing a familiar face cluded it was time for instead of in their concepts also made a college student to help put her much more at Explore every option this seasoned mom to rooms to do homework, difference. my kids get ahead in ease despite her aca- When it comes to try some new methods. for instance. “If a child “Because a tutor can math during the last demic struggles. helping my kids hurdle If your student is fac- is going off to a room concentrate on how two weeks of summer. an obstacle at school, ing some challenges by himself to tackle each student learns That fall, my then fifth- Offer incentives I try to embrace every now that the school year a subject in which he best, the one-on-one grader’s teacher was in I have never been one option. When my daugh- has begun, here are four is already struggling, instruction can relieve awe that she began the to reward my children ter’s teacher suggested tips to help pull them the temptation to pro- kids’ anxieties,” says school year with her for simply doing what she attend “Lunch and out of the slump. crastinate becomes too Palmer. While parents math skills sharpened. is expected. However, Learning” sessions, I much.” may not always be able And though some of when they were still agreed. In addition, I Take a new approach Sometimes the small- to think of a new ap- them objected when I struggling well into the posted math facts on “Parents should try a est change can help proach, a tutor not only first mentioned a tutor, school year, I felt I had the bathroom mirror. fresh approach instead foster success. When my knows different ways of they actually thanked to try. This was new Finally, I make sure I of what is familiar to fourth- grade daughter solving a problem but me just a few weeks into territory for both of us: am off the phone and the school year. Not only did my daugh- ready to hear about her ter need help in math, day when she gets off Get in the zone she also needed help the bus. Whether it is a new staying organized and Sleep is also an im- school or simply a new remembering to bring portant factor in learn- concept that presents home her assignments. ing. “When kids don’t the difficulty, find your For the first few get enough sleep, they child’s comfort zone. weeks, new stickers may try to tune out “Children are especially from the dollar store anything around them disrupted by change did the trick; then a few so they can at least get so first get them com- bucks for the school near sleep with their fortable in their new store every Friday. eyes open,” says Palmer, setting,” says Palmer. Being consistent and adding that parents “When a child has intentional with re- of night owls should been moved, they may wards has had a definite bump bed time back still be wishing for the impact on her perfor- gradually. Also, parents learning methods that mance at school. should lead by example, brought them success Addressing my modeling that preparing at the previous school,” younger child's behav- for the next day is sim- she says, adding that ior issues was a little ply part of growing up. since kids find security more complex when “You might have to reset in the familiar, parents he repeatedly got in the whole family clock should take note of the trouble for being a class or at least retreat to classroom setting and clown. When conse- your room so your kids reintroduce things that quences were not as don’t feel like they are might be similar to effective as with my missing out,” she says. methods at the former other children (he is Remember, struggling my ninth), I decided to students are more likely focus more on reward- to find new motivation ing the good behavior, when they see their par- resorting to a “Behavior ents making every effort GET TO KNOW DR. CORTE Chart” posted on the to help them succeed. fridge. The concept was Margie Sims is a writer JUST THE FACTS simple: for good days, he and a mom of ten who Board Certified Family Physician drew a smiley face, for lives with her family in bad days (a note got sent Fairhope. Her first book, home) he drew a sad Launch: Preparing Your Education: face. If the smiles out- Kids for Takeoff, will be • Dr. Corte graduated in 2014 from the University of South Alabama numbered the frowns, released in October. College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama. • He completed his residency at the University of South Florida in Clearwater, Florida in 2017. • BA in the Italian language from Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.
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