Serving the greater NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH BALDWIN communities Reese’s Senior Bowl 2020 recap PAGE 12 More Senior Bowl pictures The Onlooker PAGE 4-5 JANUARY 29, 2020 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | 75¢ Council considers Man facing murder charges Forensic needle change in following fatal car chase reported retirement By JOHN UNDERWOOD According tempt to elude, reckless driv- taped to [email protected] to jail records, ing, obstructing government benefits for Thomas Reese operations, criminal mischief, pump at SUMMERDALE — A man Norton, 29, third degree, resisting arrest who fled from police in Sum- whose address and murder. employees merdale on Wednesday, Jan. is listed as Bay Total bond amount for the Stapleton 22, is in jail facing multiple Minette, re- charges listed is $245,000, but By JOHN UNDERWOOD charges, including murder, fol- mained in jail Norton Norton is being held without gas station [email protected] lowing a crash that resulted in without bond the death of a local woman. on Monday, charged with at- SEE CRASH, PAGE 2 By JOHN UNDERWOOD ROBERTDALE — The [email protected] Robertsdale City Council is considering a change in its STAPLETON — Lox- benefits which will allow all ley Police are looking its employees to retire with Chambers host first Business After Hours of 2020 for someone they say 25 years of service, or at age taped a forensic needle 60 with 10 or more years of to a pump at a gas sta- service. tion in Stapleton. Currently, only employees They’re not just look- hired prior to 2013 under the ing for the person who state benefits package with committed the crime, Retirement Systems of Ala- however. They are also bama are considered Tier 1 looking for the victim. employees. Lt. Doug Phillips All employees hired after with the Loxley Police Jan. 1, 2013 are considered Department said the in- Tier II, which means that cident was reported at they are only eligible to retire around 11 p.m. Wednes- at age 62. day, Jan. 22 at the Shell The city is currently look- Station on Alabama 59 ing into the possibility and in Stapleton. cost of switching all its em- “Apparently, the ployees to Tier 1 benefits. victim told the clerk at “All of these employees the gas station and the would still be considered Tier clerk called the police II employees,” said CFO Ann department,” Phillips Simpson. “Under the new said, “By the time of- plan, they would just be eli- ficers arrived on the scene, the victim had SEE COUNCIL, PAGE 2 left, so as of right now, we don’t have a victim in this case.”
SEE NEEDLE, PAGE 2 DEATHS PAGE 19 Ella Jane Davis Betty Krob Givens JESSICA VAUGHN / STAFF PHOTO CORRECTION Kenny Gurley Turn to page 15 to see the story and more photos. In the article “Gateway Initiative Janet Lynne Lemmons continues through second strong Judith Logsdon year” that printed in the Jan. 22 Dr. Robert Blees McKee edition of The Onlooker, it was Ronald Henry Muschel Foley council accepts Orange Beach’s traffic signal system donation mistakenly reported that the Joyce Benford Smith Gateway team is working with Columbia Southern University By JESSICA VAUGHN situations, so they can better 59 and the new signal at High- on housing projects and [email protected] control traffic flow and clear way 59 and Fern Avenue. nighttime daycare. The Gateway intersections for first respond- Fern Avenue has recently team is working with FOLEY — During the De- ers. Phase one was completed undergone an extension INDEX cember Foley council, Fire last year to a large success that once open will allow for Columbia Southern University Chief Joey Darby approached rate. quicker first responder times on developing training pro- BALDWIN LIVING, 3 the council with the request to At the end of 2019, Orange coming from Orange Beach grams. Separately, Gateway is CLASSIFIED, 21 move forward with phase two Beach Fire Department con- and Gulf Shores to South working on workforce housing HEALTH, 9 of the department’s traffic tacted Darby concerning two Baldwin Regional Medical and nighttime daycares with signal preemptive system. The intersections that are fre- Center. local developers. The Onlooker LEGALS, 25 system assists by allowing quently used by their depart- Orange Beach Fire Depart- regrets the error and any OPINION, 23 firefighters to control traffic ment: the intersection at Foley confusion it may have caused. signals during emergency Beach Express and Highway SEE DONATION, PAGE 2 PUZZLES, 24 SPORTS, 12 Gulf WHAT Coast YOU IN Media STORE VOLUME 112 • ISSUE 3 IS NOW 1 SECTION • 32 PAGES ONLINE! • Freshest Quality All Departments • Hand Selected by Our Personal Shoppers • Delivery or FREE Same Day Curbside Pickup • Beer & Wine NOW Online! Order & Pay In Store! GREERS.COM/SHOP 2 • The Onlooker • January 29, 2020 • Gulf Coast Media Armed methamphetamine dealer Methamphetamine dealer sentenced in federal court sentenced in federal court
United States Attorney Richard W. at 24 months. The total term of imprison United States Attorney Richard release when he is discharged Moore of the Southern District of Ala- was 84 months, which will be followed W. Moore of the Southern Dis- from prison. During that term, bama announced that Crystal Marie by a period of five years under super- trict of Alabama announced that he will undergo drug testing and Dacus, 38, of Foley, was sentenced in fed- vised release when she is discharged Christopher Edward Brown, 28, treatment. The judge ordered eral court for her involvement in a con- from prison. During that term, she will of Foley, was sentenced in federal that Brown will pay a special as- spiracy to distribute methamphetamine undergo drug testing and treatment. The court for his involvement in a sessment of $100, but she did not and possessing a firearm in furtherance judge ordered that Dacus will pay a spe- conspiracy to distribute metham- impose a fine. of the drug trafficking felony. Dacus had cial assessment of $200, but she did not phetamine. Brown had entered The case was investigated by entered a guilty plea to the charges, and impose a fine. a guilty plea to the conspiracy the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Of- United States District Court Judge Kristi The case was investigated by the Bald- charge, and United States District fice, the Baldwin County Drug K. Dubose imposed a sentence totaling 84 win County Sheriff’s Office, the Bald- Court Judge Kristi K. Dubose Task Force, and the Federal months imprisonment. win County Drug Task Force, and the imposed a sentence of 105 months Bureau of Investigation. It was Judge Dubose imposed a sentence of Federal Bureau of Investigation. It was imprisonment. prosecuted in the United States 60 months on the firearms charge and or- prosecuted in the United States Attor- Judge Dubose also ordered Attorney’s Office by Assistant dered that it run consecutive to the sen- ney’s Office by Assistant United States that Brown would serve a period United States Attorney Gloria tence on the drug charge, which she set Attorney Gloria Bedwell. of five years under supervised Bedwell.
CRASH an expired tag on a white chain link fence and onto 24 heading west. Mason. According to County Sheriff’s depu- Dodge Ram 3500 pickup. (Alabama 59),” according “Barely avoiding sev- the release, Mason was ties, Elberta Police, Foley CONTINUED FROM 1 During the traffic stop, to the release. eral head on collisions ejected from her vehicle Fire, Medstar and Life the officer was informed Officers followed the with on-coming traffic, and sustained “serious Flight responded to the bond as a fugitive from by dispatch that the vehicle as it turned Norton approached the physical injuries.” accident. justice from Mississippi. driver, identified in the west onto County Road intersection of (County Mason was airlifted to Norton was taken into According to a release release as Norton from 24 (Underwood Road). Road) 24 and (County USA Hospital, where she custody by Summerdale issued Thursday, Jan. Flora, Mississippi, had The vehicle then turned Road) 55.” was later pronounced Police and transported 23 by the Summerdale active felony warrants. northbound onto Shoots The vehicle then accel- deceased. Norton and his to Foley Jail. According Police Department, the “When the officer Lane where it attempted erated through the inter- passenger were treated to jail records, he was chase began following asked Norton to step out to ram a Summerdale Po- section, colliding with a and released from South booked into the Baldwin a traffic stop in an RV of the vehicle, Norton put lice vehicle. 2011 Honda CRV passing Baldwin Medical Center. County Corrections Fa- storage parking lot off the vehicle in drive and The vehicle again through the intersection, Alabama State Troop- cility at 5:25 p.m. Thurs- of Alabama 59 South for accelerated through a turned onto County Road driven by Pearly Mae ers, Foley Police, Baldwin day.
COUNCIL program, Simpson said. for police department and ing’ thing,” Simpson said. for approval, however, nual Leprechaun Chase Under the regulations, corrections employees. “If we agree to do this, after new developers de- on Sunday, March 16 CONTINUED FROM 1 police department and In order to receive Tier then all of our employees cided to revise the layout, and approved advertis- corrections employees I benefits, Tier II employ- would have to pay into reducing the remaining ing for the event on the gible for Tier I benefits.” considered Tier I em- ees would be required to the system. They cannot lots from 99 to 90, increas- city’s digital billboards. Currently 60 of the ployees are required to increase their contribu- choose whether or not ing the amount of open • Approved a request city’s 93 employees are contributed 6 percent of tion to 7.5 percent, or 8.5 they want to participate.” space and proposed the from Rosinton School considered Tier I. Of their income. If the city percent for police and The city council voted construction of a lake to for sponsorship re- those 60 employees, 54 had a paid fire depart- corrections employees. at its Tuesday, Jan. be used both as an ame- newal for the annual will be eligible for retire- ment, those employees The city would also 21 meeting to pursue nity and for additional Armadillo Dash 5K ment over the next 10 would also be required be required to pay a whether or not employees stormwater detention. to be held Saturday, years. Anyone hired to to contribute 6 percent, fee of $85,596 called an would like to participate The council voted March 7. Cost for re- replace those employees but since Robertsdale Unfunded Actuarial Ac- in the new benefit plan. unanimously Jan. 21 to newal is $150. would be considered to be does not have a pair fire crued Liability, which In other business Jan. suspend the rules for im- • Agreed to move for- Tier II employees. department, that does not would be amortized 21, the council approved mediate passage, then ward with demolition Employees who are apply. over 15 years in monthly the rezoning of the Grove approved the ordinance of a structure located considered Tier I em- Tier II employees are payments. Year one Parc Planned Unit De- unanimously by roll-call on Brewton Street. ployees are required to required to contribute 6 estimated amortization velopment located at the vote. • Approved a purchase contribute 5 percent of percent of their income would be $8,165 with a intersection of County Also on Jan. 21, the request for an F-150 for their income to the RSA to the program, 7 percent normal cost change of Road 48 and County Road council: the Public Works de- $10,204 for a total impact 71. • Approved a contract partment. of $18,369 or $1,530.75 per The subdivision was with Goodwin, Mills • Awarded a bid in the month. approved by the city & Cawood to pursue amount of $180,000 The Onlooker The rate changes on a council on May 18, 2018 USDA grant/loan funds for the city’s new fire yearly basis, based on the and Phases 1 and 2 of the for sewer system im- truck. 901 N. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535-3546 amount of benefits paid project have been com- provements. • Approved the purchase PHONE: (251) 943-2151 | FAX: (251) 943-3441 by the system, officials pleted. • Granted route approval of equipment for the [email protected] said. The subdivision had to to St. Patrick’s Church Public Works depart- “This is an ‘all or noth- come back to the council and School for the an- ment. Allison Marlow Retail Advertising Managing Editor Central & South [email protected] Bethany Summerlin John Underwood [email protected] DONATION as part of phase two, as point I would like to see costs are being estimated Co-Editor Retail Advertising-South well as installing the us work towards, so we to potentially include the [email protected] LouAnn Love CONTINUED FROM 1 required equipment to could start now.” system in the upgrades. Jessica Vaughn [email protected] a new pumper arriving Darby has been work- Orange Beach Fire Co-Editor Retail Advertising-North ment offered to purchase at the department early ing with Foley engineers Department purchased [email protected] Frank Kustura the equipment necessary this year. on the potential of in- the equipment prior to Tony Whitehead [email protected] to install on the traffic “I think it’s time stalling the preemptive Foley’s Jan. council, Sports Editor Classified Advertising signals if Foley would to take advantage of traffic signal systems and with the donation [email protected] Lindsay Walker agree to include them in Orange Beach’s offer, to any new lights that being accepted four new [email protected] their phase two. Darby what they’re offering go up in the future. Up- preemptive traffic signal Parks Rogers had already planned the is substantial for us,” grades are coming soon systems will be added Publisher Legal Advertising intersections at High- said Darby. “It wasn’t to the intersection at the during phase two. [email protected] April M. Perry [email protected] way 59 and Riviera and priority on my list, but Foley Beach Express Highway 59 and Tanger all intersections at some and County Road 12, and To subscribe, make an address change or vacation delivery stop, you may call our office at (251) 943-2151, go online at www.gulfcoastnewstoday.com and scroll down the navigation bar at left to “Reader Services” or send an email to: [email protected]. ©Gulf Coast Media 2019. No part of this newspaper may be reproduced without NEEDLE from the pump and for the victim to come “We will be looking for the prior written consent of the group publisher or associate publisher. Opinions placed in a cup. forward in this case. drugs, DNA, anything of editorial or general columnists or those reflected in submitted letters do not CONTINUED FROM 1 “From what we un- At the very least this is like that,” he said. “The necessarily reflect the editorial position of this newspaper. derstand, the victim felony assault and could main thing we want the The Foley Onlooker (USPS 408-806) is published weekly, with its office Phillips said officers told the clerk they were be worse depending on public to know is that located at 901 N. McKenzie St., in Foley, AL 36535. Periodicals postage paid at Foley, AL 36535. Subscription rates: In-county annual, $40.00 plus local sales were told that the needle going to North Baldwin what is discovered by this is a public safety tax; six-month, $24.00 plus local sales tax; senior citizen annual, $38.00 plus was taped to the nozzle Infirmary (in Bay Mi- forensics.” issue. We just want the local sales tax; six-month, $22.50 plus local sales tax; and out-of-county annual, of one of the gas pumps, nette), but we have not The needle will be public to know that they $79.00, six-month, $40.00. but when officers ar- been able to confirm transported to a foren- need to be aware of their POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Foley Onlooker, 901 N. McKenzie rived on scene, the nee- that,” Phillips said. “We sics lab for analysis, surroundings and things St., Foley, AL 36535-3546. dle had been removed would definitely like Phillips said. like this can happen.” Allison Marlow, Managing Editor [email protected] JANUARY 29, 2020 Baldwin Living Project Prom makes annual event magical for students in need
By ALLISON MARLOW girls around the region. “It is the best feeling, said. many new with the tags Once girls choose their [email protected] As chairwoman of the it is amazing,” she said. Three years ago the still attached. dress, volunteers steam it Junior Auxiliary of the “They are all so apprecia- Junior Auxiliary and the This year organizers and carefully bag it. On Saturday Sarah An- Eastern Shore’s Project tive and the parents are Future Business Leaders said they have at least 500 The giveaway will be derson will spend the day Prom Committee, An- overwhelmed and thank of America at Fairhope dresses to give away as held Saturday, Feb. 1 at fluffing skirts, adjusting derson says Saturday’s us so much such. High School joined forces well as shoes, jewelry and Fairhope High School jewelry and perfecting giveaway of hundreds of “It really is an expense to put on the event after other accessories. Local from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and prom looks for what she dresses is one of the most that can be difficult for the auxiliary received a beauty shops also donate is open to students from Presentinghopes are hundreds ofSponsor: magical days ofHoly the year. Spiritfamilies inThrift need,” she Shoplarge donation of dresses, door prizes. across the county.
Local company searching for Baldwin County’s longest married couple
Submitted celebrate, Island Granite must visit the Island You can find all the is looking for the lon- Granite showroom at the contest rules at the February is the month gest-married couple in 20053 Richard Childress website: www.island- of love! It’s time to cele- Baldwin County and sur- Lane in Foley with their graniteonline.com/forev- brate Valentine’s Day and rounding area and giving marriage certificate on ervalentines. remember the impor- away $3,000 to these “For- hand and register. The winning couple tance of having someone ever Valentines.” Registration ends Feb. will be announced on special in our lives. To To participate, couples 13 at 5 p.m. Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.
Mercer University announces Fall 2019 President’s and Dean’s Lists
Submitted students to meet rigor- Mary Hall, Fairhope, undergraduate, gradu- sites in Macon, Savan- tivity by the Carnegie ous grade-point-average freshman, College of ate and professional nah and Columbus; and Classification of Insti- Mercer University standards specific to the Liberal Arts and Sci- education. With more that regional academic tutes of Higher Educa- recently announced the college or school within ences than 8,700 students centers in Henry and tion and ranked among President’s List and the University. Founded in 1833, enrolled in 12 schools Douglas counties, the top tier of national Dean’s List for the fall The following area Mercer University is and colleges, on major Mercer is classified as research universities Tuesday,2019 semester. 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Lead singer David Shaw and his band The Revivalists per- PHOTOS BY RICHARD RICKART forming Friday night at Cathedral Square in Mobile’s enter- tainment district as part of Senior Bowl Week festivities. North Team Trevon Hill #95 of Miami sacks Jalen Hurts during Saturday’s Senior Bowl.
Theodore High School’s Lamical Perine #2 of the Univer- University of Michigan Quarterback Shea Patterson throw- University of Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts rolling out of the sity of Florida scampers for yardage during Saturday’s ing downfield during Wednesday’s Senior Bowl North Team pocket during Saturday’s Senior Bowl. Senior Bowl. practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile.
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The Senior Bowl/Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup mascot ‘Cuppy’ and his mascot friend Big Al of the University of Alabama enjoying themselves during Saturday’s game. Gulf Coast Media • January 29, 2020 • Baldwin Living • 5
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Your comprehensive coverage of the 2020 Elections District one Congressional candidates Averhart, Collins and Gardner vie for Democratic nod
By TONY WHITEHEAD ley of The Zew 92.1 in- tired of the noise com- bama is almost last. tant [email protected] troduced the candidates ing out of Washington. As I said, I will spon- to me. and asked them to make America lacks lead- sor and cosponsor This Local voters got to opening remarks. ership. True leaders legislation to address isn’t hear from three can- unite us. Only fools that. But what’s most neces- didates seeking the Averhart: I grew and cowards divide us. important is to get sarily Democratic Party’s up in the Maysville the funding. And it’s a fed- nomination for the U.S. community around Gardner: It’s not just also about relation- eral Averhart Collins Gardner Congressional seat now Brookley Field. But about creating good ships with the people issue. occupied by Republi- then I moved to Mon- jobs, but it’s about in education, the As voters we need to discourages attack can Bradley Byrne of roeville to help my training and bringing commissioners, the start electing (state) from those who would Fairhope during a debate grandmother with in the right people superintendents and legislators who care do us harm. A major held in Fairhope last her farm. After high for those jobs. I know keeping the lines more about our stu- conflict could be dev- week. school I joined the U. the righteous fury of communication dents. But there are astating, especially Democratic primary S. Marine Corps and that fills you when open. We also have to some things that a hostilities with China candidates James Aver- the plan was for four something you love make sure we have federal legislator can or Russia. I believe our hart, Ph.D; Frederick years, but I stayed for is under attack. Well, transparency and ac- do. First is funding. leaders should meet “Rick” Collins and Kiani 30 years and made a something I love is countability. But com- Right now, too many regularly with other Gardner, Ph.D., took the career in the Marines. under attack: My munication is key. of our local, state and nations to promote stage and discussed their I served in combat and children’s future, our Federal tax dollars for trust between them. stances on the issues. later was promoted economic stability, Collins: We in Ala- education are being si- The goals would be to The Democratic pri- and became a military our environment, our bama need leadership phoned away from our maintain peace and mary ballot is set for prison warden, then stake in democracy. that challenges us public schools in the seek common ground. March 3. a director of prisons We need to protect our to be in the upper 10 form of school-choice The U.S. spends too Gardner is a native Ha- in the Pentagon. I’m elections from cyber percent in the coun- vouchers, education much time getting in- waiian and is a biology proud of my service. attacks. I also want to try. In Mobile County savings accounts. volved regime changes professor in the com- And I want to continue address the crumbling we have nine schools These always move and internal affairs of munity college system to serve and give back infrastructure. I be- where 100 percent of dollars away from our other countries. Con- according to her website: to my community. lieve I have the skills the students live below public-school class- gress has abdicated its KianiGardner.com. to get things done. I the poverty level. So, rooms and into private responsibility. Consti- Collins was born in Collins: I’m a third have a Ph.D in science poverty is part of the and charter schools tutionally, Congress Mobile and list his pro- generation Mobilian. and science is about equation. With teacher — some of which are declares war and the fession as real estate on I want to solve the identifying and solving shortages (in) math owned by out of state executive office carries his website: RickCollin- traffic issues on I-10, problems. So I left the and science standard- interests. When we out the declaration. We sCampaign.com. bring our schools into tenure track to run for ized testing, we have plug those holes, we haven’t done that since Averhart is also a na- the top 10 percent in this office. not done well recently. will make huge gains World War II. So the tive of Mobile and is the country, support If it’s a District prior- because our students greatest threat is the President/CEO of J.T. lower taxes on food Finley then asked ity, it’s my responsibil- are willing, and our way we do things now. Averhart Group and items, support job questions submitted ity to get behind the educators are capable holds a doctorate of the- creation and protect with the candidates people whether it’s Gardner: The biggest ology and biblical stud- our natural resources. answering each before education, Medicaid 2. What country poses threat in the world is ies and is working on his My father was the city moving on to the next expansion, environ- the greatest threat to the Russia. The reason is Ph.D in organizational attorney for Mobile question — not neces- mental issues - what- world — and how will that for many years management and lead- under five administra- sarily in the following ever I can do for the you work to neutralize America held a posi- ership. He is a retired tions. And, I think I get order: District is what I will them? tion of power and U.S. Marine Corps Chief my passion for local 1. Alabama is almost do and education is a respect. But Russia Warrant Officer and issues from him. As a last in education. What big priority. Collins: Maintaining has been effectively federal military prison real estate broker for ideas do you have to move peace in the world and forcefully under- warden. His website is: 35 years I have learned us forward? Gardner: Thinking should always be our mining our position JamesAverhart.com. how to negotiate win- about how we view ed- top priority. Maintain- Moderator Kelly Fin- win scenarios. We’re Averhart: Yes, Ala- ucation is very impor- ing a strong military SEE DISTRICT, PAGE 7 Gulf Coast Media • January 29, 2020 • Baldwin Living • 7 DISTRICT can go toe-to-toe with wane by November. structure, one of the rect this? tion is one more step any Republican in a We’ve got the winning things we need to get a toward parity. One CONTINUED FROM 6 debate and win. I will issues. We control the handle on are the sew- Collins: Women hold more voice that knows engage with them, House and we proba- age utilities. I’m very 29 percent of state what it’s like to find by interfering in our but I don’t think it bly will again. We will concerned about all of legislative seats in the out you’re pregnant, democracy and our will work. They won’t be able to get funding the sewage that flows country. In Alabama feel joy and then do election processes. In debate because they for improving I-10 and into Mobile Bay and they hold 22 out of the mental math and doing this they can don’t have to. But if take care of those is- the rivers. If you look a 140. So, about 16 wonder how you are drive a wedge between they did, what are they sues like health care. at traffic on I-10 across percent below the na- going to keep working our population so going to do? Well, the The public wants that the bay, we could re- tional average. In Mo- with two little boys deep and divisive that first thing they will do and Medicaid expan- duce traffic volume by bile County, there are already in day care. I soon we have to worry is call me names like: sion is where we start. building a bypass from 16 circuit-court judges. am running because I about the stability of Snowflake. Radical. much better than I-65 (Perdido) to the Right now there are have had these experi- our democracy period. Leftist. Coastal Elite. the Republicans can. Crestview(Fla.) exit. two females, one ences and I want to In the current con- Fill in the blank. But Protecting out natural I’m not crazy about Democrat and no mi- make a difference. flicts we’re in, pulling I will talk about the resources, background more bridges over norities. In 2019, there troops out of Syria, issues and stay laser checks on all gun sales the Bay. And nobody were 126 women serv- Averhart: It shouldn’t escalating tensions in focused on the issues – the public wants wants tolls. ing in the U.S. Con- matter whether you Iran. All of that links that really matter. that. Veterans: better gress, 25 in the Senate are male or female. If back to Russia which access to the V. A. and Gardner: Every Dis- and 121 in the House. you have the skill set has now strengthen its Averhart: Great ques- private health provid- trict in the country Women make about 80 and the prerequisites relationship with Iran. tion. It comes down to ers. We can do better needs attention to cents on the dollar ver- for the job. I think we In order to take back funding again. I think than Republicans to infrastructure. I don’t sus men. I will support have a situation where our control, we need to it’s about basic com- attract and keep better take infrastructure legislation to make pay some people are afraid secure our elections, munication. I travel local jobs. We can do lightly. The Bayway is equitable. to do their job. Afraid make voting more ac- around this District better on education, an economic lifeblood of making a mistake. cessible and rebuild and I meet people who poverty and mental for us. Every District Gardner: Women We have to hold our the trust in our elec- I don’t know. And I health. in the country needs make less than men office holders to ac- toral process. don’t know if they attention to infrastruc- even though often, count. Communication are a Republican or 4. Alabama’s infra- ture. Roads, sewage women are more likely is the key and that’s Averhart: Russia a Democrat, but I try structure is in need of systems. And we have to be the sole bread what it’s going to take is a big threat, how- to and I will continue an overhaul, especially not had a meaningful winner of the family. — reaching across ever, it’s not just one to try to establish re- here in District 1. What infrastructure pack- More women live in the aisle. Establish country. We must also lationships and trust are your infrastructure age in a very long poverty in the South relationships. Talk to know the threat from with everyone. And I priorities and how do you time. Our infrastruc- than anywhere else everybody. I don’t just Iran, North Korea think good communi- plan to work to improve ture problems are in the country. We ex- talk about being on the and China is real. We cation is the key. So I our District? also related to climate perience higher rates battlefield. That was need to always be on will keep doing what change. We need a new of domestic violence my job for 30 years and guard. If we get into I’ve been doing: engag- Averhart: When it Bayway because this maternal mortality. I became good at it. In a conflict with one of ing with everybody I comes to infrastruc- one is not tall enough, How did all this hap- that time I gained a those countries, we can, communicating ture I want to talk strong enough to with- pen? I can point to the myriad of experience need to remember that my message. about highways, stand the increasing fact that women are and I know that I’m Russia is just the pup- bridges, fire trucks. intensity of storms in grossly underrepre- ready. pet master. So we need Collins: The way we But when we talk the Gulf. sented in state and fed- to be ready. We are win this is to take about the District, we eral legislatures even 6. What do you think the world’s greatest the issues directly to tend to focus on Mo- 5. Alabama is finish- though we are a major- makes you the most qual- fighting force without them. If this was a bile, Baldwin. But up ing in the bottom ten in ity of the population. ified candidate? a doubt. We cannot let Republican debate, we in the other counties women’s equality issues. This imbalance is why our guard down for a would be saying, “I up north like Wash- How will you work to cor- I’m running. My elec- SEE DISTRICT, PAGE 8 minute. love Donald Trump!” ington, Monroe, they “No, I love him more!” may have the heavy 3. How do you plan to And “I love him even equipment, but don’t campaign against your more!” That’s what have personnel trained Republican opponent? you would hear. how to use it. So I will President Trump is so push for whatever in- Gardner: We are not vulnerable now. You frastructure we need, going to win by getting start with his person- especially concentrate the Republican base to ality, but now you have on roads and bridges come over to our side. impeachment and the and heavy equipment Alabama has a huge Iran situation. There that’s really needed. number of unregis- are so many ways his tered voters. 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And I want to District 3 or another fications, most people tal issue, we took on as our greatest climate do we support this do away with private state, they may need look to my academic Exxon-Mobil, Alabama change problem and how legislation? Of course, correctional facilities. your vote just like credentials and work Power, the Chamber will you work to fix it? there’s funding. But When I look at the fa- you are going to need experience. I got my of Commerce and the we need to also incen- cilities in our District, theirs. Ph.D. from Duke, I State Docks. That was Averhart: For clean tivize corporate action I see that they are fail- did research on cell who was on the other air and clean water, it in new ways. Transi- ing. And our system Collins: When my son biology. And all that side. And we won, but goes back again to ac- tions to sustainable needs to be fixed. Edu- was young, he wanted means is that I have I didn’t make any en- countability, funding, agriculture practices. cation – I’ve spoken to go to professional advanced training in emies. I didn’t attack oversight and then Offshore wind and with teachers and a wrestling matches. solving completely anyone personally. We transparency. And solar farms with all lot of them are using And I confess we went unique problems. Re- took the issue to the there has to be follow- that real estate off the their own personal to two of them. And search science is about people and we won. up with that. What I coast. But we need to funds to supply their the reason I bring solving problems that And that’s what I want hope to do, especially do these things while classroom. that up is that today’s have neve been solved to do in Washington. in this area is support also protecting and politics is like a pro- before. And that’s the non-profit orga- sustaining American 9. What can you do to fessional wrestling what we need in legis- Averhart: Honor, in- nizations. They have jobs. Americans are bring about more collabo- match. My strength is lation, right? Unique, tegrity and service. I expertise and know not just worried about ration and less partisan- uniting people. Rea- forward-looking served 30 years. I have the subject matter the climate. They are ship in the House? soned listening. There problem solving. But raised my right hand well, but they need the worried about keeping are good examples of the most important and repeated that oath. funding that pertains their job, paying their Gardner: I’ve been what we can do: Rea- credential I bring to I know what the Con- to those issues. So, we rent and feeding their lucky in that I’ve al- gan and Tip O’Neill, this job is the imme- stitution says. I know need to support them. children. So we need to ready been contacted Clinton and Newt Gin- diacy — I have two big what it means. And I And that’s what I in- make changes, but not by candidates across grich. They reduced things riding on it — have defended the Con- tend to do. at the expense of the the country. They our Federal debt to my two boys, five and stitution. I know that working class. seem surprised when I zero. And yet, George three. And we have leadership matters. We Collins: America say: Infrastructure, ac- Washington warned us work to do. If we don’t need a strong nation. has to be a leader. 8. What are your top cess to healthcare and about political parties take legislative action I’ve had the opportu- President Trump has three priority policy con- education and battling pitting us against each soon. The economy nity to walk the halls already rolled back cerns? regressive taxes on other. If we had 50 peo- will be so stratified of Congress. I have co- or tried to roll back the working poor. And ple like myself going that I can’t promise authored a bill already 90 environmental- Collins: Reestablish it turns out they say, into Congress, we them that they will and it was signed by protection rules. Some Congress’ Constitu- wow, that sounds like could calm this thing have a fraction of the President Barack of them impact us tional authority for my District, too. So, down and make a dif- life my husband and I Obama. It shouldn’t directly here. He’s declarations of war, here’s the secret: All ference. We deserve have. My dream of tak- matter whether you rolling back oil-rig term limits for mem- of our Districts need that. And it’s critical ing them to my favor- are male or female. If regulations, the coal- bers of Congress and these same things. that we do that. ite childhood beaches you have the skill set ash pit removal. All require background We keep hearing the will be crushed be- and the prerequisites of this is critical. And checks on all gun rhetoric get more na- Although the can- cause those beaches for the job. I think we there’s so much noise sales. tionalized about the didates disagreed on won’t exist. And I will have a situation where and spin going on with president or the wall priorities and how to do all I can to protect some people are afraid this particular issue. Gardner: Infrastruc- or reproductive issues. deal with current issues that dream. to do their job. Afraid What we need is to get ture, education and I want to talk about such as transportation of making a mistake. all the scientists and health care. — The the classrooms my and education, they Collins: The basic We have to hold our experts on one side counties in our Dis- kids walk into every each pledged to support qualifications to be office holders to ac- in the room with the trict are growing and day. About the doctors their party’s nominee a House member are count. Communication president and say, OK we need to protect I need to see. And I in the general election to be 24-years-old, a is the key and that’s let’s get the truth out. that growth and im- want to talk about tak- in November. They also seven-year citizen what it’s going to That’s a priority for prove the infrastruc- ing care of our elderly agreed on the need to and registered voter. take – reaching across me. ture needed for that and our youngest. work across the aisle and I think my tem- the aisle. Establish growth. With educa- When you zero in, you reduce partisanship. perament is my real relationships. Talk to Gardner: Undoubt- tion, we need to make see that our bottom- strength. Win-win, everybody. I don’t just edly our biggest issue sure that the money line issues are the Another Democratic my calmness, my talk about being on the right now is emis- invested in education same as Ohioans or Primary debate for the health issues were battlefield. That was sions. There are a really goes to educa- Missourians or Virgin- District 1 House seat pretty-darn serious my job for 30 years and lot of problems with tion. When we talk ians, Americans. Our nomination is set for and I don’t get over I became good at it. In emissions and a lot of about growing our Dis- issues are the same be- Feb. 6 (6-8 p.m.) at Gulf- regulations we need to trict, our state — it all cause we are all Amer- Quest National Maritime address. But if we’re starts with a well-edu- icans. And it’s time we Museum at 155 S. Water going to tackle climate cated work force. With get back to legislating Street, Mobile. change, there are a healthcare we have to for all instead of for number of things to talk about insurance. Republicans or Demo- The first District includes consider. The first We also have a doctor crats. Baldwin, Escambia, is bold, progressive shortage in District 1. Mobile, Monroe and legislation from the We need to incentiv- Averhart: The answer Washington counties. federal government ize young doctors and to that question is one The 2017 Cook Partisan IVEY’S that commits for the healthcare workers to we’ve heard before: Voter Index for this Dis- next 10 years that U.S. come here. Effective communica- trict was R+15, meaning drop to emission neu- tion and relationship that in the previous two JANUARY tral. Neutral is great, Averhart: Criminal building. It’s a con- presidential elections, stant. Let’s face it. One this District’s results SPECIAL person is not going to were 15 percentage points go to the top of Capitol more Republican than Hill and change the the national average. For world. But what you more information visit CATFISH have to do is walk BallotPedia.org. PONTCHARTRAIN $15.95 Two Alabama cat sh llets, pan fried and topped with a shrimp & mushroom pontchartrain sauce.
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Submitted proper way to use a reviewing his patients stethoscope on a child. and conditions ahead of Using an otoscope, “The trick is to drop the time to develop teaching Jessica Pham, a second- diaphragm down the points. year student at the shirt and hold it from First-year USA medi- University of South the outside to listen for cal student Clay Crout Alabama College of heart sounds,” she said. described Cepeda as “an Medicine, looked into a Cepeda, a 2003 gradu- exceptional teacher and pediatric patient’s ears. ate of the USA College an even better physi- There was only one of Medicine, is in pri- cian.” problem: she didn’t vate practice in Mobile. “He helped me under- know what she was sup- He gives back to his stand how important posed to be looking for, alma mater by serving it is to build good rap- exactly. as a preceptor in the port and trust with the Her clinical preceptor, Clinically Integrated patient and the family,” pediatrician Matthew Introductory Course Crout said. “Dr. Cepeda Cepeda, M.D., noticed (CLINIC), which pro- would repeatedly stress SUBMITTED PHOTO this, and it was very ben- his student’s hesitation. vides first- and second- Pediatrician Matthew Cepeda, M.D., who serves as a CLINIC preceptor for the University He later sat down and year medical students eficial to see the ways of South Alabama College of Medicine, talks with first-year medical student Maria McE- let her look into his own experiences in career that he would put it into lyea on the first day of her pediatrics rotation. ear while holding up a exploration as they practice once he entered picture of an eardrum rotate through various the exam room.” pathological cause.” ing out in clinic." on board for the “fun of for reference. Once she specialties such as pedi- Crout also made a con- Maria McElyea, an- The rotations also fill having students around understood, Pham be- atrics. nection between what other first-year USA in some of the gaps in to talk to, educate and came more confident at Cepeda said his role he encountered in the medical student, said their knowledge and learn from.” identifying inflamed ear- as a preceptor means clinic and the material while the clinical skills help students develop According to students drums – a condition she “slowing down the pace he was learning in class. course and simulated the soft skills needed who have rotated with saw frequently in her of practice to allow for “While in the clinic we patient encounters pro- to be good physicians, Cepeda, the enthusiasm pediatrics rotation. teaching and preparing saw a patient that gave vide some opportunities McElyea added. is mutual. “I loved how Dr. students for what life Dr. Cepeda the opportu- to practice their skills, When Elizabeth “Dr. Cepeda is an Cepeda took that much may look like in the fu- nity to teach me about "those patients do not Minto, M.D., director of outstanding human time out of his day to ture.” This entails prim- croup and RSV," he said. actually present with clinical skills at the USA being, and I have a lot of teach me,” Pham said. ing his staff to operate "The very next day we any illness. So, these College of Medicine, ap- admiration for him as a He also taught her the in a teaching-friendly learned about croup rotations out in the field proached Cepeda with person,” Pham said. “He importance of tracking environment, preparing in class, and I was able allow us to actually see the opportunity to be- reminded me of why I growth and milestones families to interact with to connect the clinical the problems we will come a CLINIC precep- wanted to go to medical at well visits and the medical students, and presentation with the face once we are practic- tor, he readily jumped school in the first place.”
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VA Video Mobile Health initia- their VA healthcare fa- its, serving more than and Social Work Ser- a hands-on physical ex- tive which can improve cility — the opportunity 500 different Veterans vices have also provided amination isn’t required, Connect connects Veteran’s health by pro- to remotely continue receiving healthcare Video Connect appoint- this service can be an Veterans with viding technologies to their healthcare. within the organiza- ments.” extremely viable alter- expand care beyond the “This technology gives tion’s area – from Biloxi, Wilkerson said that native. Our mission is to their health traditional office visit. Veterans the chance to Mississippi, to Panama some appointments a provide our Veterans the VA Video Connect, a participate in remote City Beach, Florida. Veteran might need will best healthcare we’re care team from mobile application (app) medical appointments Wilkerson added that VA require a traditional able and using technol- anywhere designed to provide an with their provider,” Video Connect is impact- visit, but stressed that ogy to make a Veterans alternative to a tradi- said GCVHCS Facility ing nearly all areas of for routine visits, the VA appointment easier and Submitted tional visit to a Veteran’s Telehealth Coordina- health care the organiza- Video Connect capabil- faster without substitut- health care team, is tor Michelle Wilkerson. tion offers. ity is something about ing the quality of care The Gulf Coast Veter- providing both GCVHCS “Using the [mobile] app, “97 percent of our which Veterans should we strive to employ is ans Healthcare System staff and Veterans – par- a Veteran can either primary care providers inquire. another method through (GCVHCS) is employing ticularly those living a chat or have a video and 72 percent of our “Not every Veteran which the GCVHCS can a Veterans Affairs (VA) significant distance from consultation with their mental health providers visit is something which further serve the Veter- healthcare team or pro- have completed a Video can be handled through ans in our area.” vider from almost any- Connect visit,” she said, VA Video Connect,” The Biloxi Veterans where.” “and other specialty Wilkerson said. “But for Affairs (VA) Medical ALL VISITS & SEEPROCEDURES ME IN DAPHNE, Since March 2019, services such as Nutri- Veterans who live far Center, along with the THOMASPERFORMED MEDICAL ON GCVHCS staff have tion, Speech Pathology, from their healthcare Mobile, Pensacola, Eglin THECENTER EASTERN completed nearly 1,400 Occupational Therapy, facility and for an ap- and Panama City VA OR MOBILE SHORE! VA Video Connect vis- Chaplain, Hepatology pointment during which Clinics are all part of the GCVHCS, which is head- Trust your quartered in Biloxi, Mis- Trust your sissippi, and provides a eyelids to variety of medical out- eyelids to patient services to more 'Theuplid than 70,000 Veterans. 'Theuplid.. Sp .. Mark S. Brown, M.D. Mark S. Brown, M.D. Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery CosmeticDroopy Eyelid Eyelids Surgery "Eye-Lift"Droopy / Blepharoplasty Eyelids "Eye-ThyroidLift" /Eye Blepharoplasty Disorders Thyroid Eye Disorders Golf Carts Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery For Sale 13550 South Greeno Road 251.650.LIDS www.DrMarkBrown.com251.650.LIDS (251) 517-7974 www.DrMarkBrown.com www.hmgolfcartsales.com Sales • Service • Accessories THOMAS MEDICAL CENTER IN DAPHNE Rentals • Batteries THOMAS MEDICAL CENTER ~ DAPHNE ~ MOBILE Gulf Coast Media • January 29, 2020 • Health • 11
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2020 REESE’S SENIOR BOWL North pulls away from close start for 34-17 win over South
By PATRICK HERRING GCM Sports
MOBILE — The NFL’s 2020 draft season kicked off in Mobile with the 71st annual Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Draft hopefuls from dozens of colleges around the country de- scended on the city in hopes of improving their stock in front of scouts and coaches. The North came PHOTOS BY JACK REID JR. away victorious over North vs. South in 71st Senior Bowl Clash Jalen Hurts and South Players led by Senior Bowl kids the South 31-17 behind a solid performance coaching staff and head former Florida running teams traded field goals from game MVP Justin coach Matt Patricia led back LaMical Perine out to go into halftime tied Herbert, former Oregon the North team while of Theodore High. at 10-10. quarterback and pre- the South was coached The North responded An explosive third sumptive top-10 draft by the staff of the Cin- on the opening play quarter allowed the pick. Herbert threw for cinnati Bengals and of the second quarter North to pull away, be- 83 yards and a touch- head coach Zac Taylor. when former Michigan ginning with an 11-yard down on 9 of 12 passing Herbert started the quarterback Shea Pat- scoring run by Baylor’s to solidify his billing scoring for the South on terson hit TCU running Jamycal Hasty to push as the game’s premier the game’s opening drive back Darius Anderson the lead to 17-10. prospect. with a 16-yard touch- on a wheel route for a Washington State The Detroit Lions down paas – a screen to 75-yard touchdown. The quarterback Anthony Gordon tacked on two more scores with touch- down passes to Chase Claypool of Notre Dame and Liberty’s Antonio Gandy-Golden to put the game all but out of reach at 31-10. Former Alabama and Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts, who re- ceived a raucous round of applause, capped scored with an 18-yard floater to Tennessee’s Jauan Jennings to bring the score to 31-17. Hurts Former Theodore High player Lamical Perrine (2) had a ended with 58 yards on great game for the South. 6 of 13 passing with an interception to go with expired. The North high seven receptions his touchdown. He was snapped a three-game for 74 yards and a score. also sacked or hurried win streak held by the Buffalo quarterback more than half a dozen South, who lead the all- Tyree Jackson, playing times as the North de- time series 35-30-3. in the fourth quarter, fensive line dominated UMass wide receiver was the South’s Most the trenches. Andy Isabella on a 19- Outstanding Player North kicker Tyler yard touchdown pass. He completed 13-of-21 Bass of Georgia South- Isabella was named the passes for 165 yards, two ern ended the scoring North’s Most Outstand- touchdowns and an in- Jalen Hurts under center with a field goal as time ing Player with a game- terception.
Pro prospects showcase talents at Senior Bowl in Mobile
The 2020 Senior eyes of NFL scouts and and a touchdown on Richardson all ac- defensive line was so game such as the Se- Bowl week was a solid coaches before the 2020 nine completions (out counted for two sacks dominate that the south nior Bowl. As much as throughout all three NFL Scouting Combine of 12 attempts). He was each. Their constant offensive line had to he was an impact in practices and starts Feb. 27 named as the game pass rush made the constantly double-team the run game, he was a even the game through March MVP as well as Prac- South squad’s offense Oklahoma defensive great short-yard target as perfect 1. tice Player of the Week to either not continue tackle Neville Gal- in the passing game in terms of Former due to his consistency drives or finish them limore, who was still consistently. weather condi- Oregon quar- passing the ball and his with scores. The second winning matchups. This game was a tale tions. Many terback Justin great athleticism. team south offensive UCLA Bruins run- of two stories on the participants of Herbert started One of the biggest line was the unit that ning back Joshua Kel- offensive side of the the Senior Bowl MICHAEL the game im- takeaways that tre- struggled the most as ley was a player that a ball for both teams. The made a signifi- HANICH mediately with mendously impacted they didn’t allow time huge versatile impact North squad accounted cant boost in Sports a great scoring the game was the great for either dual-threat for the North squad’s for 426 total yards with their NFL Draft Analysis drive for the pass rush from the Oklahoma quarter- offense. Kelley rushed 200 yards coming from by showcas- South squad by North squad. Utah back Jalen Hurts or for 105 yards on 15 car- the rushing game. The ing their talent and completing all four of defensive end Bradlee Colorado quarterback ries for an average of South squad only ac- consistency. The game his passes for 31 yards Anae, Michigan State Steven Montez time seven yards per carry. counted for 280 total last Saturday was the and a touchdown. Her- edge rusher Kenny to make reads or even It is rare for any player yards on offense due to last for those players to bert finished the game Willekes, and Syracuse escape the pocket. to receive many reps North’s defense they make an impact in the by passing for 83 yards defensive end Alton The North’s Squad in an all-star caliber were facing. Gulf Coast Media • January 29, 2020 • Sports • 13 Baldwin County High School Junior Varsity Girls basketball team wins county crown
By TONY WHITEHEAD won the 2020 Baldwin defeated No. 2 Fairhope Freshmen Tre'Kerria ter included: Breanna Tre’Kerria Smith, [email protected] County Tournament at 32-16 in the semifinals Smith, Jayla Pogue, and Williams, Jayla Pogue, Shaniya Whittle, Tana- Daphne. The No. 3 seed to advance to the 2020 Sophomore Jameila Dakylia Atchison, Ericka dia Robinson, Jamelia DAPHNE — The Lady Tigers defeated championship. The Lady Greene were named to Hall, Arianna Daniels, Greene, Olivia Stanley, Baldwin County High tournament host No. 4 Tigers then defeated the 2020 all-tournament Jalaysia Scott, Zendra Chaniya Lyles and man- School Junior Varsity Daphne 25-20 in the first No. 5 Gulf Shores 29-26 team. Griffin, Malaysia An- agers: Shamyia Whittle Girls basketball team round. The Lady Tigers to win the county title. 2019-20 champion ros- drews, Destiny Brown, and Ameria Brooks.
SUBMITTED PHOTOS 2019-20 champion roster included: Breanna Williams, Jayla Pogue, Dakylia Atchison, Lady Tigers coaches, from left — assistant Ericka Hall, Arianna Daniels-not pictured, Jalaysia Scott, Zendra Griffin, Malaysia Johnny Palmer, head JV coach Bryan Jerkins The All Tournament Team – Sophomore Andrews, Destiny Brown, Tre’Kerria Smith, Shaniya Whittle, Tanadia Robinson, Jamelia with county trophy and varsity girls head Jameila Greene, Freshman- Tre’Kerria Greene, Olivia Stanley-not pictured, Chaniya Lyles- Not Pictured and managers: Shamyia coach Brandon Hill. Smith, and Freshman Jayla Pogue. Whittle and Ameria Brooks-not pictured.
State champion Toros receive rings Submitted 2019 state champion’s rings recently. This is The Spanish Fort High the second year in a row School Class 6A State for the Toros to win the champion volleyball state’s top volleyball players received their honor.
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Sabo accepts a scholarship offer to West Point
SUBMITTED PHOTOS Claire Sabo has accepted a scholarship offer to West Point. She chose West Point over the SFHS Wrestling University of Alabama. Sabo was the Toro’s top female pole vaulter last year. Team wins County (251) 626-6061 Spanish Fort won in four weight classes and went on to take the team title in the 2020 Bald- win County Wrestling Tournament at Fairhope High School. The Toros finished with a score of 198.5. They were fol- lowed by Gulf Shores at 135 and Robertsdale at 124. Spanish Fort 14 • Sports • January 29, 2020 • Gulf Coast Media Fraccari earns United States Sports Academy’s Eagle Award
By TONY WHITEHEAD sport administrator, [email protected] holding various high ranking positions, and DAPHNE — Because is the current president of his significant contri- of the WBSC. Frac- butions to the growth of cari’s leadership was baseball and softball and instrumental in influ- his efforts to get both encing the International sports into the Olympics, Olympic Committee to World Baseball Softball reinstate baseball and Confederation (WBSC) softball into the Tokyo President Riccardo Frac- 2020 Olympic Games. cari has been named He has served in seven as the recipient of the Olympic Games as a United States Sports baseball official. Academy’s 2019 Eagle Fraccari also led ne- Award. gotiations between the The Eagle Award is WBSC and Major League presented annually to Baseball for a multi- a world leader in sport year, multi-million- to recognize that indi- dollar agreement for the vidual’s contributions in ongoing operation and promoting international sanctioning of the World harmony, peace, and Baseball Classic tourna- goodwill through the ef- ment. Fraccari is serv- fective use of sport. The ing various roles such recipient of this award as Secretary General of USSA.EDU must have tempered the Association of IOC World Baseball Softball Confederation President Riccardo Fraccari was named the recipient of the United States Sports strength with keen judg- Recognized Interna- Academy’s 2019 Eagle Award. ment in using authority tional Sport Federations wisely as a means of (ARISF) and is currently Italian Republic, and in- Archives (ASAMA). The collection is composed accredited, special mis- bringing nations to- a member of the Italian duction into the Hall of awards recognize these of more than 1,800 works sion sports university gether through sport for National Olympic Com- Fame of the Italian Base- men and women through of sport art across a va- created to serve the the betterment of man- mittee board. He was ball Softball Federation. the Sport Artist of the riety of media, including nation and world with kind. It is the Academy’s also elected to the Global The Eagle Award is Year, Honorary Doctor- paintings, sculptures, programs in instruction, highest international Association of Interna- part of the Academy’s ates, Medallion Series, assemblages, prints research and service. honor. tional Sports Federa- Awards of Sport, which Distinguished Service and photographs. The The role of the Academy Fraccari will receive tions (GAISF) Council. each year honor a wide Awards, Outstanding museum is open free to is to prepare men and the Eagle Award at the Serving in sports lead- range of accomplish- Athletes, and Alumni of the public from 9 a.m. women for careers in the Academy’s graduation ership since 1985, Frac- ments in sport and serve the Year awards. to 4 p.m. weekdays. For profession of sports. ceremony on Thurs- cari has earned the Gold as “A Tribute to the Founded in 1984, more information, go to day, June 11 on the Star of Merit from the Artist and the Athlete,” ASAMA is dedicated ASAMA.org The Academy is based in institution’s campus in President of the Italian in conjunction with the to the preservation of The United States Daphne. For more infor- Daphne. Olympic Committee, the Academy’s American sports art, history, and Sports Academy is an mation, call 251-626-3303 Fraccari is a world Knight of Merit of the Sport Art Museum and literature. The ASAMA independent, non-profit, or visit USSA.edu. Gulf Coast Media • January 29, 2020 • The Onlooker • 15 Community Calendar GriefShare grief recovery will take place on Monday, Feb. USA. The clinic will be held on a.m. to 1 p.m., homerun derby chicken, mashed potatoes with on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 7 - 11 seminar and support group 3 at 10 a.m. at Tacky Jack’s Friday, Jan. 31, from 2 - 4:30 at 1:30 p.m., fielding contest gravy, cole slaw, green beans p.m. at the Magnolia Hotel meets from 10 a.m. to noon (240 East 24th Avenue, Gulf p.m. at The Church of Christ at 1:50 p.m., Alumni All-Stars and complimentary tea and Ballroom in Foley. Tickets are every Saturday through April Shores) and will include a free in Gulf Shores (2414 West 1st vs 2019 Lady Tigers at 2:15 dessert for dine-in guests. Pro- $50 a person. Tickets include 4 at Zion Lutheran Church, “Hands on Habitat” event with Street). Only three things are p.m., crowning of 2020 Miss ceeds generated from the fun- two drinks and hors d’oeuvres. 15875 Fourth Ave., Silverhill. Sea Turtle Presentation by Gulf needed: call or email Sam BCHS Softball Varsity and JV draiser will be used for lodge Exit 105 band will perform live GriefShare features nationally State Park. On Wednesday, Strite (251-965-5122 or samc- at 3:30 p.m., split the pot win- expenditures. Delivery avail- music. To purchase tickets, recognized experts on grief Feb. 19, a book signing will be [email protected]) to reserve ner announced at 3:45 p.m. able on orders of 10 or more. visit https://www.mightycause. recovery topics. Seminar ses- held during the Iowa Snowbird your spot, come to the Church and closing remarks at 4 p.m. For more information contact com/story/7mrfdg. sions include “Is This Normal?” Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the wearing comfortable playing Fish fry plates are $8 each and Dean Mott at 251-423-7604 “The Challenge of Grief,” Perdido Beach Resort. Those clothes and tennis shoes, and includes fish, baked beans, or visit the Sonora Masonic Registration is now open for “Grief and Your Relationships,” interested in setting up a bring $3 per person. Paddles potato salad, desert and a bev- Lodge page on Facebook. the Bama Beach Valentine “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.” book signing or to pre-order/ and balls will be provided. erage. For more information Classic Pickleball Tourna- For more information call Paul purchase a copy of the book contact Coach Anthony Cox at A Grief Share support ment to be played Feb. 10 - 13, at 251-945-5209. may email lindabspangrud@ Baldwin County High School [email protected]. group will meet beginning 2020 at the Foley Event Center. gmail.com. Lady Tigers Softball Mara- on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from All skill and age levels from 2.0 Linda Spangrud, author of thon and Fish Fry will be held Annual fried chicken din- 10 - 11:30 a.m. at the Foley and up are welcome. Please Miss Ella and the Turtle Peo- The Bama Beach Pickle- from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, ner fundraisers will be held Public Library (319 East Laurel register at www.pickleballtour- ple, will host a book signing ball Club will be holding a Feb. 1 at the BCHS softball Saturdays, Feb. 1 and March 7 Avenue). All are welcome. naments.com. Registration and wine tasting at C’est Beginners Clinics for those complex. Admission is free. at the Sonora Masonic Lodge ends Jan. 31, 2020. Come and Le Vin Wine Bar 7 Shop, between the ages of 9 - 95 who Schedule of events includes #635 F&AM, 202 E. Jackson The Snook Youth Club’s join us for this annual charity located in Downtown OWA, on would like to learn how to play fielding and hitting drills at 8 St., Summerdale. Plates cost Mardi Gras Dance, Auction, tournament that welcomes Thursday, Jan. 30 from 5 - 8 the game of pickleball – the a.m., round-robin tournament $9 for adults, $5 for children. & Fundraiser is taking place players from all over the south- p.m. A second book signing fastest growing sport in the at 8:30 a.m., fish fry from 11 The dinners will include east.
Chambers host first Business After Hours of 2020
By JESSICA VAUGHN [email protected]
The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber and South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce teamed up for the first Business After Hours of 2020, hosted at Legends in Concert OWA. The event brought out hundreds of members from both chambers, and featured JESSICA VAUGHN /STAFF PHOTOS food catered by Wahl- burgers, Trattoria, Crazy Donuts, and Legends. “I’m just blown away by the turnout tonight; this is way more than we ever expected,” said Kristin Hellmich, direc- tor or marketing and public relations at OWA. “In February of last year, there was a dirt floor in this building, Over 25,000 square feet and in three months we of new and vintage items, constructed this theater and in four months & artisan crafted works. we opened this venue Unique pieces for your home. to have the very first tribute artists take the Special items to wrap up stage.” Currently Legends for that thoughtful gift. is not showcasing art- Queen” as tributes to “We are very excited chase tickets for the up- *Are you an artist, dealer, or collector interested in mar- ists, but the lineup will Michael Jackson, Elvis, about this new lineup. coming Legends lineup, keting your wares? We are looking for quality people who return on Feb. 7 to fea- and Tina Turner take to It’s going to be electric visit https://visitowa. are interested in growing their business. Come see our ture “Two Kings and a the stage. and we cannot wait com/ or https://www. new location and booth selections. Booths are carpet- for you to come see it,” legendsinconcert.com/ ed, bright and clean, and have power! Hurry in to choose Hellmich said. owa. and reserve your booth. (Looking for a unique mix of art, Legends just con- For more information crafts, collectables, clothing, antiques, jewelry, tools, fur- cluded hosting its first on upcoming cham- niture, home wares etc.) ever touring Broadway ber events, visit www. Arts, Crafts, and Antique Mall. show, Menopause the mygulfcoastchamber. 100 State Hwy 59 N, Summerdale, AL Musical. The staff plans com or www.southbald- Open 7 days 10:00-5:30 to host more Broadway winchamber.com. Ph: (251) 989-6680 tours in the future. For more information on everything you can find at OWA or to pur-
Thomas J. Davidson, III, MD Diane Teal, CRNP Family Practice Now Accepting New Patients GULF SHORES MEDICAL CENTER, PC 200 Office Park Drive Gulf Shores, Al. 36542 251-968-7379 Office Hours M, T, W and F 8:00am-5:00pm, Thursday 8:00am - Noon Treating acute illnesses, Managing chronic issues such as Diabetes and Hypertension Also Offering: • Laser Hair Removal • Weight Reduction Programs • Laser treatment for Dark Spots • DOT Physicals, Coast Guard Physicals, • Laser treatment for Spider Veins New Hire Physicals 16 • The Onlooker • January 29, 2020 • Gulf Coast Media Town looking beyond grant to pave more streets
By JOHN UNDERWOOD Lyles said the town the streets. bers, with no additional he believed at least the tion on Aug. 25. Qualify- [email protected] had budgeted $25,000 “Then, how much pay for the mayor pro mayor should receive ing for the municipal for street paving in 2020, more would the engi- tem. more since the position races is set to begin July SILVERHILL — The part of a plan to build neering costs be for all of “I know we have not requires more responsi- 7 with the deadline to Town of Silverhill is con- up enough funds over a the streets?” Gruenloh had any increase in bility. qualify July 21. sidering more street pav- 10-year period to pave asked. the 12 years that I have “The mayor the one According to state law, ing projects after getting the streets. That money Council members served on the council,” who is called on to rep- the council must approve word that it will receive a can now go toward en- agreed to check on the Lyles said. “Beyond that resent the town in all an ordinance amend- Rebuild Alabama Grant gineering costs that are costs and discuss the I don’t know.” matters,” Gruenloh said, ment to raise the salaries for road resurfacing in not covered by the grant, matter further at a fu- Initially Gruenloh “and takes the brunt of for the next mayor and 2020. Lyles said. ture council meeting. made a motion to in- everything. The mayor council six months be- The $250,000 grant will “My question is, what In other business Jan. crease the salaries to should be getting more.” fore the election. pay for resurfacing proj- would it cost to pave all 21, the council approved $1,000 for the mayor, Council members Amendments to the ects on First, Second, of the streets in town,” a pay increase for the $400 for the mayor pro voted unanimously to ordinance must be ad- Third, Fourth, Seventh said Council member next mayor and council, tem and $300 for council propose an increase vertised and voted on and Ninth Streets, and Wayne Gruenloh. which will take effect members, but amended to the mayor’s salary in February to meet the South Avenue, Mayor Silverhill Superinten- when the elected officials his motion following to $1,000 per month, state requirements. Jared Lyles said at the dent of Utilities Scottie are sworn in at the first some push back by some and $300 per month for The council also voted council’s Tuesday, Jan. Smith said the town cur- meeting in November. council members. council members with at the Jan. 21 meeting to 21 meeting. The grant rently maintains about Salaries are currently “I just think it’s too no additional pay for the approve the purchase of would also pay for the 10 miles of roadway, esti- set at $500 per month much,” said Council mayor pro tem. laptops for police depart- widening of some of the mating that it would cost for the mayor, $200 per member Tonie Norden. Mayor and all council ment patrol units at a streets. about $700,000 to pave all month for council mem- Gruenloh replied that seats will be up for elec- cost of $960 each.
Bay Minette proclaims January as ‘Mentoring Month’
SUBMITTED PHOTOS The City of Bay Minette has proclaimed January as “Men- toring Month to recognize the importance of one-on-one mentoring programs in our community. Mayor Bob Wills presented the proclamation to Luann Crawford with Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Alabama. Also participating were Tripp Ward and Tina Covington, two “Bigs” who are matched with “Littles” in Bay Minette area schools. There is a need for more volunteers to sign up to serve as Big Brothers and Big Sisters for the school-based program. For more information about the program, visit www.bbbssa. org. FREE Local News Email Updates www.gulfcoastnewstoday.com/newsletter
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By JESSICA VAUGHN discussions of the look at donations made going to be a core piece teacher ratios. Many of dren in the area, as well [email protected] merger. by individual donors of what they do every these requirements are as keeping the art pro- “Some of our nation- and corporate partners, year, but we want to already being practiced grams going strong. FOLEY — The Boys wide corporate partners roughly $12,000 is leav- open it up to additional within the Snook Youth Wills said once the and Girls Club of South have been calling us ing Foley annually and programing that can be Club, and Director Pa- merger with Snook Alabama was once a and saying there’s no going elsewhere, which supplemented on top of trice Tiggs believes this Youth Club was com- presence in Baldwin Boys and Girls Club in could instead be going to that for kids’ interests.” merger would benefit plete, he also hopes to County before with- the Foley area where we the Snook Youth Club. Three members of the the club and the area. spread the Boys and drawing due to cost have partner locations,” If the merger takes current board would be “I think this will Girls Club into feeder and economic downfall. said CEO of Boys and place, the Snook Youth invited to join the Boys provide additional re- pattern schools and They are hoping to Girls Club of South Ala- Club will become a Boys and Girls Club board sources for us,” she said. offer afterschool pro- make a return to the bama Tim Wills. “When and Girls Club, though to be the voice for the “A lot of people still grams to the students. area during 2020, and customers are making it would still maintain Foley area. No staffing think of us as the Boys The council showed are looking to start with cash register donations its focus on the arts change would take place and Girls Club, and no opposition to explor- the Snook Youth Club those monies aren’t while also gaining new within the Snook Youth we’ve had many local ing what the merger in Foley. The club was staying in Foley, they’re resources and programs Club, though employees corporate partners who would mean for the under the umbrella of going to Mobile because thanks to the new would be required to go did fundraisers thinking Snook Youth Club, and Boys and Girls Club it’s the closest Boys and brand. through Boys and Girls that money would go to Wills said the entire pro- when they were in the Girls Club. We’re not “The Snook Youth Club training in order us, but instead it went cess would take around county, and the current talking millions of dol- Club has a lot of focus to stay on. The property to the Boys and Girls six months to complete. board has voted in favor lars, but we are talking on the arts, and our would also be subject to Club closest.” She stated He believes it possible of pursuing the pos- money that’s leaving the goal isn’t to come in and follow certain guidelines if Boys and Girls Club for the Snook Youth sibility of the merger. Foley community and change what they’re put in place by Boys came back to the area, Club to become a Boys Boys and Girls Club has going to other communi- doing as far as their and Girls Club, such she also hoped more and Girls Club by next 12 locations in Mobile ties in this region.” core arts program,” as capacity of children technology and sports summer. County, which prompted Wills said when you Wills said. “That’s still onsite and student to could be added for chil-
Senior day trip
SUBMITTED PHOTOS Seniors from the George P. Thames Adult Activity Center in Robertsdale enjoyed a day trip to the Orange Beach Indian & Sea Museum on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The George P. Thames Adult Activity Center hosts daily, weekly, monthly and special events for adults over age 50 at the center on East Chicago Street and at the PZK Hall on Alabama 104 in Robertsdale. For more information you can pick up a monthly calendar at the center, call Center Director Amy Ochello or staff volunteers at 251-947-8973, or email robertsdale- [email protected]. You can also check out the Robertsdale Senior Center page on Facebook.
Bay Minette Elementary Cadre members
PHOTO COURTESY BAY MINETTE ELEMENTARY Four Bay Minette Elementary School teachers have completed their two-year training in Scholastic Guided Reading for Success. BMES educators earning their Cadre membership includes, from left, Lorrie Stacey (third grade), Adrienne Boeschen (fifth grade), Charlene Beasley (fifth grade), and Heather Sims (third grade). Wendy Pierce Attorney at Law Social Security Disability & Elder Law Representing the disabled & elderly and protecting your financial and legal interests. 140 S. Section St., Fairhope 928-1499 www.pierceelderlaw.com No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than that of other lawyers. 18 • The Onlooker • January 29, 2020 • Gulf Coast Media Methamphetamine and pill dealers sentenced in federal court
United States Attor- and the illegal distri- entered a guilty pleas to custody, Mrs. Townley count, with the sen- case. ney Richard W. Moore bution of prescription the charges in April of would serve a term of tences to run consecu- The case was inves- of the Southern District pills. Mrs. Townley 2019. four years under su- tively. The judge ordered tigated by the Baldwin of Alabama announced was also charged with United States District pervised release. The that Mr. Townley would County Sheriff’s Office, that Judy Raley Town- providing a firearm to a Court Kristi K. Dubose judge ordered that Mrs. serve a term of four the Baldwin County ley, 58, and William convicted felon, her hus- imposed a sentence of Townley will pay a spe- years under supervised Drug Task Force, and Erwin Townley, 52, both band and co-defendant 60 months imprison- cial assessment of $200. release when he was dis- the Federal Bureau of of Elberta, were sen- William Erwin Townley. ment in Mrs. Townley’s Judge Dubose sentenced charged from his prison Investigation. It was tenced in federal court Mr. Townley was also case on each count, Mr. Townley to 120 sentence. She also or- prosecuted in the United for their participation charged with possessing but ordered that the months imprisonment, dered that he would pay States Attorney’s Of- in a drug distribution a firearm in furtherance sentences run concur- consisting of 60 months $200 in special assess- fice by Assistant United operation involving both of a drug trafficking rently. She also ordered on the drug count and ments. The judge did not States Attorney Gloria methamphetamine ice felony. Both defendants that upon release from 60 months on the gun impose a fine in either Bedwell.
SUBMITTED PHOTO Sabrina Stuber – 2020 poster winner 16th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon poster design chosen
Submitted by SOUTH not only be the official for various events and BALDWIN CHAMBER OF poster this year, but said she likes to submit COMMERCE you will also find it to events that suit her gracing the back of the personal style of art. FOLEY — Sabrina official Balloon Fest T- Steuber found out Steuber of Huntsville, shirts. about the Gulf Coast Alabama is the win- Steuber, although a Hot Air Balloon Festi- ner of the 16th Annual native of Huntsville, val Poster Contest via Gulf Coast Hot Air Bal- likes to consider Gulf the Gulf Coast Arts loon Festival poster de- Shores as her second Alliance and has sub- few years back, Steuber The Beach Club. We are Balloon Festival or in sign contest. The Gulf home. Her family visits mitted to several events entered into a competi- proud to have Steuber’s advance through the Coast Hot Air Balloon the area annually every right here on the Gulf tion for Turtle Tracks art work as our official website, gulfcoastbal- Festival will be held fall for a family vaca- Coast. You can find and was chosen as one 2020 poster! loonfestival.com. on May 1-2. Steuber’s tion. She is no stranger more of her art work of the winners. Her Official posters and colorful artwork will to submitting her art at The Beach Club. A design became a turtle T-shirts will be avail- Please visit our website sculpture and is on able for purchase at for more information display permanently at the Gulf Coast Hot Air about the event. GulfCoastNewsToday.com From Baldwin County’s news innovator since 1890
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DAVIS cheerleader and mem- people at The Brennity Dr. McKee was a 2020 at St. Regis Paper Co. Ella Jane Davis, 83, a ber of the sorority, Chi in Fairhope who knew founding member of the Ron Muschel of This job took him and resident of Robertsdale, Omega at the university her as “The Dancing Fairhope Lions Club Fairhope passed away his family to Missouri. passed away Thursday, and worked for the uni- Fox” as she danced in 1963. The Baldwin after a brief illness. He Several years later he Jan. 23, 2020. versity to put herself through the halls in her County Commission was a 1966 graduate was promoted and trans- Funeral services were through college. It was holiday sweaters and honored Dr. McKee by of McGill High School ferred to New York City. held Monday, Jan. 27, where she met her hus- made everyone’s day a proclaiming March 20, and a 1975 graduate of During this time, he was 2020 at Loxley First Bap- band, Jerry. little brighter. 2013 as “Lion Dr. Robert University of South Ala- chairman for the United tist Church. Janet and Jerry have A celebration of her McKee Day.” bama. Way Campaign, and also Burial was in the lived in many places life will be held at the In 2017 he was in- In 1969 he enlisted in chairman for the Marine Alabama State Veterans over the years: LeCanto, Brennity in Fairhope in ducted into the Bayside the United State Marine Corps Toys for Tots Pro- Memorial Cemetery at Florida, South Bend, the main activity room, Academy Hall of Fame Corps and went through gram. Spanish Fort. Indiana, Lake Forest, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 as a founding member boot camp at Parris He took early retire- Arrangements by Illinois, Baton Rouge, from 1-4 p.m. of Bayside’s Board of Island, South Carolina, ment from his position Mack Funeral Home, Louisiana, Pittsburgh, In lieu of flowers, Directors. basic training at Camp as assistant treasurer Robertsdale. Pennsylvania, and four please send donations to Dr. McKee was a Lejeune, North Carolina after 18 years of service or five others. the National Crohn’s & member of the Fairhope and Officer Candidates with International Paper. GIVENS She was a math Colitis Foundation in her Christian Church where School at Quantico, Vir- He stayed very active Betty Krob Givens, 77, teacher in her early name or mail a card in he served as an elder, ginia, where he received in his retirement years. a resident of Silverhill, career then became a her name c/o The Bren- trustee and choir mem- his second lieutenant He was a counselor and passed away Tuesday, Realtor and real estate nity; 50 Spring Run Road, ber for many years. bars. He was a communi- chairman for SCORE Jan. 21, 2020. sales manager. It was in Fairhope, AL 36532. Dr. McKee was an avid cations officer. (Service Corp of Retired A celebration of life Mount Lebanon, Penn- Expressions of con- golfer, tennis player and He was stationed for a Executives). He belonged service was held Sunday, sylvania where she and dolence for the family loved the Auburn Tigers. year in Okinawa, Japan. to the Ancient Aviators Jan. 26, 2020 at Family Jerry lived for almost 20 may be offered at www. He is survived by his He remained in active- and Old Soldiers groups. Ministries Center in years and raised their hughesfh.com, Hughes wife of 58 years, Rochelle duty USMC reserves for He very much enjoyed Fairhope. children, Eric and Dana. Funeral Home, 26209 Pol- Nelson McKee; his chil- 22 years and retired as a the programs and Arrangements by She was a leading Real- lard Road, Daphne, AL is dren, Allison McKee full colonel. lunches and time spent Mack Funeral Home, tor/broker and with a assisting the family. Brown (Mike) and Rob- After his tour of duty, with friends. Robertsdale. partner, she invested ert Patrick McKee (Mary he returned to Mobile Ron was a man of in- in the renovation and LOGSDON Lou); grandchildren, to complete his degree tegrity. He would always GURLEY reviving of the “South Judith Logsdon, 80, of Katherine Brown (Jack), at USA with a BS in ac- do the “right thing” Kenny Gurley, 68, a Side,” a neighborhood of Foley, passed away Jan. Alice Brown, Michael counting. He started his resident of Summerdale, Pittsburgh, which helped 22, 2020. Brown, McKee Brown career as a comptroller SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 20 passed away Thursday, begin its resurgence. Memorial service was , Lanee McKee and Jan. 16, 2020. She loved architecture, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Gracee McKee. A celebration of life and fine things – collect- St. Margaret of Scot- A celebration of life was held Friday, Jan. 24, ing, studying and trying land Catholic Church in service was held at 2 p.m. 2020 at Mack Funeral to fix them. (She loved Foley. at Fairhope Christian Home. her glue because it was Arrangements by Church on Tuesday, Jan. Arrangements by her number one tool in Cason Funeral Service, 28, 2020. Mack Funeral Home, her mending endeavors.) Foley. The family received Robertsdale. Janet is survived by friends one hour prior to her husband of 60 years, MCKEE service. Jerry Lemmons, of Dr. Robert Blees In lieu of flowers, the Fairhope, Alabama; son, McKee passed away family requests dona- Eric (Beth) Lemmons of peacefully at his home tions be made to the Houston, Texas; daugh- on Jan. 22, 2020. Dr. Fairhope Christian ter, Dana (Ed) Hammele McKee was a native of Church. of Fairhope, Alabama; as Mobile and a lifelong The family would like well as her six grandchil- resident of the Eastern to thank Thomas Hospi- dren, Chad Lemmons Shore. tal, Kindred Hospice and (Harrisburg, Pennsyl- He graduated from Synergy Home Health vania), Stephanie Lem- UMS, Emory Univer- Care. mons (Atlanta, Georgia), sity and Loyola Dental Arrangements by Tyler Lemmons (Boiling School. Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Respect & Dignity at affordable prices Springs, Pennsylva- After dental school, Homes & Crematory nia), Jack Hammele, Dr. McKee joined the Inc., 27409 U.S. Hwy. 98, You can save thousands of dollars on our Burial Packages. Paige Hammele and United States Air Force. Daphne, Alabama 36526, LEMMONS Bobby Hammele, all Stationed at Patrick Air 251-625-2900, www.wolfe- We will match any advertised price. Janet Lynne Lem- of Fairhope, Alabama. Force Base, Dr. McKee funeralhomes.com. Family Owned and Operated. mons, 81 (1938-2020), a Janet is also survived by was privileged to check resident of Fairhope, six of her eight siblings, the first astronaut’s Todd Cason is a United States Navy Veteran, so we always Alabama and native of JoAnn Miner (Texas), teeth. Dr. McKee was the take special care of our Vets and their families... Ridgway, Illinois, went to Kay Williams (Evans- second dentist on the be with our Lord on Jan. ville, Indiana), John Eastern Shore, where MUSCHEL No Answering Service • You get Todd Cason 24/7 9, 2020. (Diane) Miner (St. Jo- he practiced for over 30 Ronald Henry Muschel We know she is danc- seph, Missouri), Nancy years. October 1947 - January 251-975-2273 ing through Heaven (Ron) Woolsey (LaPorte, now, because she loved Indiana), Philip (Kim) to dance and sing (and Miner (Springfield, Il- often would play the linois) and Anita Miner kazoo she always had (LaPorte, Indiana); as tucked in her purse). She well as numerous nieces was a light in many lives and nephews. and she will be missed by We would like to many. When she entered thank the many people a room, she never knew who helped in her care a stranger. and battle with Crohn’s Janet was a gradu- disease, Dr. Stephen ate of the University of Winston, Dr. Matthew Evansville. She was a Eves, and the wonderful