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Baldwin Wilson: Summerdale making positive County Amateur Radio changes to volunteer fire department Club holds annual event By JOHN UNDERWOOD positions. calls that nobody responded and my decision. That is one this weekend [email protected] “Morale was way down to,” he said. “The council met of the hardest tasks I have in the department,” Wilson and decided the way to move to perform, but I did what I SUMMERDALE — Sum- said. “Our numbers were way forward would be to simply thought needed to be done.” Submitted merdale Mayor David Wilson down and people just weren’t start over with the depart- According to reports, three said he felt the town was mov- joining the department. The ment.” firefighters also quit follow- During the fourth full ing in “positive direction” by recruiting techniques being Wilson said although op- ing the removal of the chief weekend in June, the at- revamping the volunteer fire employed simply were not tions were discussed with the and assistant chief. Woody tention of the amateur department. working.” town council, the move did Kicklighter has been ap- radio community turns It was announced at the As a result, Wilson said, not require a vote. pointed to fill the position as to its annual Field Day Summerdale Town Council emergency calls within the “As mayor I am in charge interim chief, while Derrick remote operating event. meeting on Monday, June 10 department’s jurisdiction of all personnel,” he said. Givens was appointed as in- With the establishment that both the fire chief and were going unanswered. “Even though those two posi- terim assistant chief. of the amateur radio assistant fire chief had been “We had a situation re- tions are volunteer positions, service in the 1930’s, removed from their respective cently where there were three it is still my responsibility SEE WILSON, PAGE 2 this event and been con- ducted to test the field preparedness and emer- gency communications skills of the amateur “I would have done what I had to do to protect my family” radio community. Over time, Field Day, has evolved into the Man says he pulled largest on-the-air re- gun to stop road rage mote operation event of the year. In 2018, over attack in Fairhope 3,000 clubs, groups and individuals across the By ALLISON MARLOW US and Canada par- [email protected] ticipated. The purpose remains today as it did Maurice Mayo, 23, of Mo- in the beginning: to bile, said the important part demonstrate the com- of the story is that his girl- munications ability of friend and his unborn daugh- the amateur radio com- ter are safe. munity in simulated Mayo, a former running emergency situations. back for the South Alabama Amateur radio, also Jaguars, said he was drawn SUBMITTED PHOTO known as ham radio, into the unthinkable on Mon- incident caught by another Mayo and his girlfriend were lane. makes use of certain day when another driver tried driver was circulated by headed into town for a regu- Mayo said heavy traffic radio frequencies to shove the car that he and news sources on Facebook larly scheduled prenatal ap- stopped her from getting over. for purposes of non- his girlfriend were driving in, and drew wide reaction from pointment. His girlfriend was The driver behind her, in a commercial exchange off the road and then attacked viewers. driving and was in the left red hatchback, followed close of messages, wireless them on foot at a red light. The incident began on U.S. hand, passing lane trying to experimentation, self- A dramatic photo of the Route 98 in Fairhope when move over into the right hand SEE RAGE, PAGE 2 education, contesting, and emergency commu- nication. This year, the Bald- win County Amateur Shining Star camp kicks off Commission postpones toll hearing Radio Club (headquar- tered in Robertsdale) By GUY BUSBY interested in speaking at the will conduct its field June 12-14 at Magnolia School [email protected] event wanted more time to day event at Camp Sil- prepare and study data. ver Creek Boy Scouts BAY MINETTE — County “There are a lot of ques- commissioners postponed the tions and we’re working to get SEE RADIO, PAGE 7 first public hearing to discuss all the information we can on the extension of the Baldwin this,” Commission Chairman Beach Express north to Inter- Charles “Skip” Gruber said. BALDWIN FAST FACTS state 65 following requests by Commissioners proposed groups wanting to address the a toll on the new highway to issue. pay the cost of extending the Eli Beachy established an The hearing had been set road 24 miles north from In- Amish settlement in Bay for June 27 at the Baldwin terstate 10, where it now ends Minette in 1906. Most of the County Coliseum in Roberts- east of Loxley, to Interstate 18 families there left by 1917 dale. At the end of the com- 65 near Bay Minette. The es- after two hurricanes caused mission meeting Tuesday, timated cost of the project is extensive damage to the commissioners announced $200 million. area. JOHN UNDERWOOD / STAFF PHOTO that the hearing will be re- Find the story and photos on page 7. scheduled because groups SEE HEARING, PAGE 3
Deaths Page 6 Gulf Bryce Edwin Collins Coast Finn Ezra Dowell Media Janet E. Esser VOLUME 129 • ISSUE 6 Laura Mathis 1 SECTION • 28 PAGES 2 • The Baldwin Times • June 21, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media WILSON partment’s ad velorum how that money is being the process of building a tax money to purchase spent,” Wilson said. new fire station. The Baldwin Times CONTINUED FROM 1 a new dual band radio “We are pretty well set Wilson said he has al- system for the depart- as far as equipment. We ready seen a positive im- 901 N. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535-3546 “Once the department ment, which will allow are just looking at a few pact from the changes. gets back on its feet, the town to communi- things that will make “I think people are re- PHONE: (251) 943-2151 | FAX: (251) 943-3441 there will be a meet- cate through systems are department better ally excited and are on [email protected] ing and the firefighters being installed across moving forward.” board with what we are themselves will appoint the area. Wilson said he has doing,” he said. “This is Allison Marlow Classified Advertising a permanent chief and “That money is ear- also offered to use his not a bad thing. We see Managing Editor Whisper Edwards assistant chief,” Wilson marked for the depart- own private funds to this as a positive step allisonm@gulfcoast whisper@gulfcoast said. ment. We have to be purchase 100 matching forward for our fire de- media.com media.com The town is also in the very careful how we use T-shirts for the depart- partment and our com- process of using the de- it and keep records of ment and the town is in munity.” Tony Whitehead Legal Advertising Sports Editor April M. Perry tony@gulfcoast legals@gulfcoast media.com media.com RAGE of Fairhope Avenue and Mayo said he also Mayo said he pur- Hwy 98 the red hatch- noticed the man had a chased his weapon at a CONTINUED FROM 1 back was several cars in can of mace in his hand. pawn shop legally but Parks Rogers front of them. Mayo went back into was charged with fail- Publisher behind her and began Mayo said he got out his girlfriend’s car and ing to have a concealed [email protected] honking his horn. A of the car and yelled retrieved an unloaded permit. He said he spent driver in the right lane “disrespectful words.” handgun, he said, in roughly an hour in jail To subscribe, make an address change or vacation delivery slowed down to allow “Here I am. I’m a order to make the man before he was released stop, you may call our office at (251) 943-2151, go online at Mayo’s girlfriend to little bit upset and I did get off the car and leave without posting bail. www.gulfcoastnewstoday.com and click on the “e-edition” link in leave the left hand lane. yell some things. He put his family alone. Mayo’s girlfriend un- the black toolbar. Under “don’t have an id’ there is an option for As she tried to move my life in danger. He put Mayo said he backed derwent spinal surgery how to become a subscriber. or email amber@gulfcoastmedia. into the lane the red my girlfriend’s life in behind the car to put two months ago and he com. hatchback pulled into danger and he put my distance between him said the swerving and ©Gulf Coast Media 2019. No part of this newspaper may be the open spot and then unborn child in danger,” and the other driver. stopping caused her reproduced without the prior written consent of the group swerved towards her Mayo said. “I don’t want to hurt some pain. While she publisher or associate publisher. Opinions of editorial or car. “As I make my way this guy but I don’t want was shaken, he said she general columnists or those reflected in submitted letters Mayo said the man back to my car to get in him to mace me,” Mayo was checked by doctors do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of this in the car and a woman I see him running full said. “When I backed after the incident and newspaper. passenger were “hang- speed and then he jumps up behind the car he in- both she and her baby The Baldwin Times (USPS 040-560) is published weekly, ing out the window, yell- on my windshield,” stantly stopped and ran are uninjured. with its office located at 901 N. McKenzie St., in Foley, AL 36535. Periodicals postage paid at Foley, AL 36535. Subscription rates: ing and giving him the Mayo said. The impact back to his car. Fairhope Police have In-county annual, $38.50 plus local sales tax; six-month, $22.50 finger. They were going of the jump cracked the “At that point I didn’t not responded to calls plus local sales tax; senior citizen annual, $36.00 plus local insane.” Mayo said the car’s windshield. think of the conse- about the identity of the sales tax; six-month, $20.50 plus local sales tax; and out-of- man kept swerving his “At that point I’m in quences of myself, I was other driver or whether county annual, $78.00, six-month, $39.00. car towards them and a situation where I have more worried about my he has been identified. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Baldwin Times, then sped up and pulled to protect my family. girlfriend and my un- Mayo said he is thank- 901 N. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535-3546. into the lane in front of We are two to three feet born child,” he said. ful to the driver who them and slammed on from each other. At this The other driver fled took the photo. the brakes. moment I recognize he the scene while Mayo “At the end of the day, When the two cars was spitting foam out called Fairhope Police, I would have done what eventually reached the of his mouth. He was in who Mayo said were I had to do protect my red light at the corner rage.” “amazing.” family,” he said. Gulf Coast Media • June 21, 2019 • The Baldwin Times • 3 Pruning produces bigger tomatoes
By JOE KEMBLE fruit that will mature Alabama Extension Agent earlier. Pruning com- Methods of bined with staking keeps For many, a garden vines and fruit off the Pruning is not complete with- ground, helping to man- out tomato plants in age diseases. Although it. Whether you are a pruning requires some producer or a backyard effort, the benefits of gardener, growing the doing so are more mar- Benefits of Pruning biggest and best toma- ketable fruit and easier SUBMITTED PHOTO toes is often the end goal. Pruning helps to main- harvesting. needed to remove suck- plants have dried. Ensur- Pruning tomato plants tain a balance between ers growing from the ing plant health by prun- can help people achieve vegetative and reproduc- Methods of Pruning base of the plant. ing is an easy pro-active this goal. tive growth. If you don’t The most common Suckers should be way to gain better fruit Dr. Joe Kemble, an prune or prune spar- method of pruning is to removed when small, no and manage diseases. Alabama Extension ingly, your tomato plants prune to a two-stemmed more than 2 to 4 inches commercial vegetable will produce excessive plant by pinching off suckers up to the one im- in length. Letting them More Information specialist, offers the vegetative growth with lateral branches (suck- mediately below the first get large wastes plant For more information following information reduced fruit size. ers) as they develop in flower cluster. A single energy and provides on pruning, visit Ala- about pruning tomato Moderate pruning will the axils of each leaf (see pruning will usually an entry point for plant bama Extension online plants. leave your plants with figure 1). To achieve this be adequate, although pathogens. Prune early or contact your local Ex- shorter vines and larger balance, remove all the a later pruning may be in the morning after tension office.
HEARING making inaccurate state- a bridge planned over share from new state that all highways now charge. ments about the project, the Mobile River and the fuel tax would also not being used without tolls, Commissioners said CONTINUED FROM 1 such as a claim that ap- replacement for the I-10 be enough to pay for the including Alabama 59 they plan to hold several proving a toll authority Bayway. Beach Express. and the Beach Express public meetings around Gruber said that with- would allow the county Commissioners also Officials also said at south of I-10 would con- Baldwin County to dis- out funding from a toll, to set tolls on roads that said that the county’s the June 11 work session tinue to be used without cuss the Beach Express. the county does not have are already built and the money for the proj- now being used for free. ect. He said state and “The naysayers are federal funding is also already at work,” he not available. said. “They’re saying “This is the last we’ll put tolls all the way chance for the express- south from the inter- way,” he said. “If we state (10) and that’s not don’t get this, it’ll never true.” be done, at least in my Commissioner said opinion.” the bill allows a toll only Earlier this year, the on the new section of Alabama Legislature the Beach Express and passed a local consti- no other roads. tutional amendment to The referendum will allow Baldwin voters be held in 2020 in either to decide if the county the primary or general could create a toll au- election in November. thority. If approved, the Commissioners said authority could set a toll in a work session that on the new highway in the timing of the toll order to pay the cost of proposal for the Beach construction. Express has confused Commissioner Joe some residents. The Davis said that op- project has nothing to do ponents of the toll are with the toll proposal for IVEY’S FEBRUARYJune May special $15.95 SSPECIALpecial Blacken Mahi Maux Choux Fresh Mahi Mahi filet black- ened to perfection topped with BLACKEggplantENED SBTUFFEDayou a spicy corn maux Choux. ORK HOPS Served over a bed of sautéed P $15.95C summer vegetable medley. Crawfish$15.95 tails, lump crabmeat sautéedA 14 withoz. cut bellPork peppersChop, and stuffedmushroomswith spinach servedand mozzarella in a creolecheese, creamServed saucewith garlic over andfriedParmesan eggplant redmedallions.mashed potatoes. For Reservations 251.947.4000 18427 Pennsylvania St., Robertsdale, AL V46211 AL2-L 4 • The Baldwin Times • June 21, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media Baldwin County legislative delegation stays busy this session
Elected officials push through many bills benefiting results hold true even receive their retirement. “This is an issue that after the study controlled The retirement bill the state has been facing Baldwin County, state for student demograph- would allow education for several years now,” ics and other variables and state retirees, at no Albritton said. “I have By CRYSTAL CASTLE and if they do commit to 38 counties this fall. such as poverty. Students additional costs to the been working diligently [email protected] those crimes, gives them Baldwin County will be who attended First Class state, the option of taking since 2015 to get this a harsher penalty which benefiting from this legis- Pre-K are more likely up to two years of their passed. We finally got The Baldwin County is deserved for those lation to the tune of four than other students to be retirement benefit as a this done, but this really legislative delegation has crimes.” new PreK classes. proficient in reading and one-time partial lump levels the playing field for been making waves this Before the passage of Rep. Steve McMillan math, all else equal, and sum at the start of their everyone across the state session, helping to pass Simpson’s act, second (R-Foley) said he was this academic advantage retirement. of Alabama. We aren’t numerous pieces of state- degree sexual abuse was proud to be able to help continues into at least “This is a great change going to have counties wide legislation including a Class A Misdemeanor. continue funding for the middle school. that allows our retirees anymore refusing to issue funding for a PreK expan- Under Simpson’s act, the program and its expan- “We are a growing flexibility and autonomy marriage license because sion, raising penalties crime has now been up- sion. county and in order to to deal with their retire- there aren’t going to be for sex crimes and stolen graded to a Class C felony “It’s all about expand- keep up with the growth ment as they see fit,” any license to issue.” firearms and marriage if the victim is between ing educational op- and make sure we are Baker said. “This was an Under the new law, license reform. the ages of 12 to 15 and is portunities,” McMillan continuing to provide easy fix that received a couples who want to Rep. Matt Simpson (R- 15 years or more younger said. “Over the last 11 great educational oppor- huge amount of biparti- marry will be required to Daphne) had bills signed than the abuser. Under years, we’ve consistently tunities to the children san support.” sign affidavits that they into law by Gov. Kay Ivey the current law, possess- been one of the highest of this county,” McMil- After a lot of pushback meet the legal require- which raised the penal- ing a stolen gun is only el- ranked, if not the high- lan said. “We need these from probate judges on ments for marriage – that ties for possessing stolen evated to a felony charge est ranked, PreK in the additional classrooms. issuing marriage licenses they are of age (18 or 16 firearms and second- if the value of the stolen entire nation. This is We’re happy to continue to same sex couples fol- with a parent’s consent), degree sexual abuse to a weapon is $1,500 or more. something Alabama does that funding. This is the lowing the nationwide willing, competent and Class C felony. HB 375 changes the stat- really well, and we want type of spending that is legalization, Sen. Greg not currently married to “You know, this is ute to include language to continue to do it really not a Republican thing Albritton (R-Range) has someone else. really a lot of common- that says felony charges well. This funding gives or a Democrat thing. We been working to find a The new law will take sense legislation,” Simp- will be brought for “re- us four new classrooms all realize that spending legislative solution. effect later this year. son said. “It’s looking at ceiving stolen property in Baldwin County which money on our children His answer—abolish- “You’ll go, you’ll regis- ways to improve upon that is a firearm, rifle or adds to the huge number benefits all of us in the ing the license altogether. ter your marriage there what we have already shotgun, regardless of its in Baldwin County that long run.” The previous law stated and that’ll be pretty there and trying to make value.” we already have, but we Rep. Alan Baker “Marriage licenses may much it,” Albritton said. changes that we know we A Class C felony car- need it.” (R-Brewton) passed be issued by the judges “I know there has been need especially the crimi- ries with it a penalty of According to a press seven different pieces of probate of the sev- some concern from some nal code with the two between one year and one release, a new study of statewide legislation eral counties,” and that groups about whether bills that I really pushed day and 10 years in jail. shows that students who this session, including “may” was used to justify or not those marriages this year- the sex crimes Also out of Montgom- participate in First Class protections for economic not handing out licenses will be accepted in other and the possession of a ery this session was an Pre-K are more likely to development, expanding at all. states, but we’ve had it stolen firearm. Both of increase in the amount be proficient in math and opportunities for appren- Albritton has been fil- on good authority from those upped those crimes of First Class PreK reading, with no evidence ticeship and internships ing the same bill every a legal team here in to felonies, which helps classrooms across the of fade out of the benefits and allowing Alabama’s session since the June Alabama and folks that deter people from com- state. A total of 164 new of high-quality pre-k over education and state retir- 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges we’ve talked to that it is mitting those crimes, classrooms will be added time. These long-term ees flexibility in how they Supreme Court decision. an unfounded concern.”
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Submitted niversary of the Bald- Main St., Daphne from Cost is $50 per person, win County Training noon to 6 p.m. Cost is or $500 per reserved The Baldwin County School. $25 per family of five. class table. Training School Black On Monday, July 1, On Tuesday, July For more information Heritage Fest ’91 Foun- Family Day will be held 2, a semi-formal ban- or to purchase tickets, dation Inc., will host at The Baldwin County quet will be held at the call 251-307-5666 or a weekend of events Training School Black Daphne Civic Center. email baldwincotrian- to honor the 130th an- Heritage Museum, 1000 Doors open at 6 p.m. [email protected]. ALLISON MARLOW / STAFF PHOTO
BMES Employee of the Year
SUBMITTED PHOTO Bay Minette Elementary School recently announced Debbie Rigby as the 2018-19 Employee of the Year. Mrs. Rigby was chosen by her co-workers as being someone they can’t do without. She has been employed with the school for over 18 years and has served in many capacities. Presently she is the receptionist and all around “mom” for teachers, staff, and students. We love you Mrs. Rigby!
BMES principal Laura Moorer, Superintendent Eddie Tyler, Debbie Rigby, and assistant principal Matthew Craig present Mrs. Rigby with a plaque made at the school using their 3-D printer. Snook Farms Co. Rd. 55, Summerdale, AL • 251-952-5812 www.SnookFarm.com 6 • The Baldwin Times • June 21, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media Obituaries
COLLINS 74, of Foley, passed away Memorial service was at Foley United Method- Daphne; brother, Bar- Bryce Edwin Collins, June 15, 2019. Thursday, June 20, 2019 ist Church. rett Howell; maternal Arrangements by grandmother, Charlene Cason Funeral Service, (Sam) Whitt of Fairhope; Foley. maternal grandfather, ESSER Keith (Cathy) Howell of Janet E. Esser, 79, of DOWELL Grand Bay; uncle, Mi- Foley, passed away June Infant Finn Ezra Dow- chael (Danielle) Howell; 16, 2019. ell passed away June 15, cousin, Harper Rose Memorial service will 2019. Howell; paternal grand- be Monday, June 24, 2019 Finn was preceded in mother, Christina Ray at 11 a.m. at Foley United death by his uncle, Jason of Mobile; aunt, Lauren Methodist Church. Allen Howell. Dowell; uncle, Matt Dow- Arrangements by He is survived by ell; paternal grandfather, Cason Funeral Service, his parents, Brandon Stewart Dowell, all of Foley. and Nicole Dowell of Mobile; other loving relatives and friends. MATHIS Graveside services Laura Mathis, 96, a will be held on Friday, resident of Robertsdale, June 21, 2019 at 10 a.m. passed away Saturday, at Memory Gardens of June 15, 2019. Fairhope. Funeral services were Arrangements by held Wednesday, June Wolfe-Bayview Funeral 19, 2019 at Mack Funeral Homes & Crematory Home. Inc., 19698 Greeno Road, Burial was in Bethel Fairhope, AL 36532, 251- Baptist Cemetery. 990-7775, www.wolfefu- Arrangements by neralhomes.com. Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, Robertsdale.
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STAFF REPORT and develop self esteem. The curriculum includes There are still plenty a wide range of activi- of slots available for the ties that will incorporate 2019 Baldwin County team work, physical Sheriff’s Office Shin- fitness and general Sher- ing Star Youth Camps, iff’s Office information. which kicked off June This program is a 12-14 at Magnolia School. cooperative effort by Three additional several public safety and camps are scheduled, public service agencies July 10-12 at Rockwell throughout Baldwin Elementary; July 17-19 County, which provide at Fairhope Intermedi- knowledge in a safe and ate; and July 24-26 at fun environment. Central Baldwin Middle “This is the prime JOHN UNDERWOOD / STAFF PHOTOS School. An end of the opportunity for our their face with an eager- Wheels and Klaas Kids Shining Star Camp director Cpl. Jeff Spaller and his son year celebration will be youth to learn from our ness to share an experi- Search and Rescue. Trent, who started as a camper and is now a counselor, held Saturday, July 27 at law enforcement in an ence of something they The Baldwin County visit a friend, and Wes Moore at Alligator Alley in Summer- CBMS, which will be a up close and personal learned.” Sheriff’s Department dale on Friday, June 14 as part of the 11th annual Shining combination of the four atmosphere while hav- Camp space is limited also presented a K-9 Star Camp, held June 12-14 at Magnolia School. camps. ing fun,” said Cpl. Jeff and spots always fill up demonstration, internet The Baldwin County Spaller, senior resource quickly, Spaller said. safety/cyberbullying, activities. Middle School location. Sheriff’s Office Shin- unit supervisor for the Camp applications firearms safety, a pre- The only thing the Each camper from ing Star Youth Camp is BCSO, who coordinated can be picked up at any sentation by the BCSO camper is required to all the camps and their a program established this year’s camp with of the Baldwin County chaplains, a taser dem- bring is a brown bag families are invited for a to promote positive in- BCSO Sgt. Jacob Hill. Sheriff’s Office locations onstration from the De- lunch for them each day free lunch and to enjoy teraction between the “Over the last 11 years and can also be printed partment of Corrections, with exception of the the celebration event Baldwin County Sher- we have had over 3,000 to be filled out from the and an alcohol aware- family fun day that will and activities highlight- iff’s Office and children kids come to our youth BCSO website: http:// ness demonstration. be held at the last camp ing your Sheriff’s Office between the ages of 8 camps. Find a one time sheriff.baldwincountyal. The camp also fea- at the Central Baldwin on that day. and 13. or repeat camper and gov/community-pro- tured outings to the Hot The purpose of the ask about our camp. It grams-details/shining- Wheels Skating Rink in program is to build life doesn’t take long to see star-details. Daphne on Thursday skills, instill confidence the smile come across For further informa- and Alligator Alley in tion please contact Summerdale on Friday. Tracey Jones at 251-972- The Camp staff is 6890. comprised of volun- This year’s camp teers of the Baldwin at Magnolia School County Sheriff’s Office included visits from and other law enforce- MedStar Air Care 1 and ment and public safety MedStar Ambulance, the participating agencies. Foley Fire Department, The camp fee is $30 and the Federal Bureau of In- includes camp shirts and vestigation Evidence Re- sponse Team and bomb squad, Emergency Man- agement Agency/9-1-1, EMC’s Livewire on big beautiful RADIO generators to support community assists local their effort to reach out emergency personnel CONTINUED FROM 1 to other amateur radio with communications operators, “hams,” all during natural and BALDWIN camp in Silverhill (16914 across the country. weather disasters. Co Rd 52, Silverhill, AL) Local “hams” will be Activities will begin Historic Baldwin People on Saturday, June 22 and available to talk with the on Saturday around 2019-2020 Sunday June 23. public about the hobby, noon and on Sunday Club members will to answer technical around 10 a.m. The pub- once again setup tempo- questions, and to explain lic is welcome to attend Your guide to rary radio stations and how the amateur radio for free. Baldwin County COMING JUNE 28
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Submitted ers, office staff, cafeteria workers, custodians, Bayside Baptist SROs, and bus drivers! Church, in Lillian, pro- The cookies were vided teachers and staff packaged with a note at Elberta High School recognizing the teachers and Elberta Elementary and staff for all they do School cookies and deliv- for the students. It takes ered them in May 15. a lot of dedication and These gifts were to hard work to educate honor the roughly 160 young people. Bayside teachers and staff, for Baptist is committed to SUBMITTED PHOTOS Teacher / Staff Appre- keeping the students and From left, Sharon Davis, Elberta Elementary School Sec- ciation Day, to include staff in our prayers for retary, Crystal Gregg, Rochelle Brooks, Tom Harris and From left, Branton Bailey, Principal of Elberta High School Administration, teach- the coming year. Barbara Harris. and Pastor Tom Harris of Bayside Baptist Church.
Celebrating Lent and Easter with new books Submitted
St. Paul’s Episcopal Chapel Magnolia Springs celebrated the season of Lent and Easter in a literal way this year. The parish held a book sale and raised funds to purchase 350 brand-new, glossy children’s books for SUBMITTED PHOTO Foley’s Magnolia School. Chapel members visited the school to read to children in grades K-2. At the event, each child was presented with a book of their very own, to take home and keep. St. Benedict honors graduates Submitted Corinne Blanchard, Benedictine nuns. Elizabeth Boggs, Alayna The Pre-K to eighth St. Benedict Catholic Hollis, Maxwell Kleban, grade school is sup- School in Elberta hon- Abigail Annie Krehling, ported by tuition, private ored their graduates B reanna Mondragon donations, fund raising recently with a Promo- and Lucero Marlana events and the six Catho- tion and Academic Rec- Padilla. lic parishes in South ognition Breakfast prior Also Maeghan Elaine Baldwin County, Our to a special Mass at St. Reilly, Jilliana Grace Lady of the Gulf in Gulf Bartholomew Catholic Ronan, Ivy Josephine Shores, St. Bartholomew Church. Simpkins, Vail Delaney in Elberta, St. John in Congratulating the Tew, Hali Nichole Weeks, Magnolia Springs, St. eighth grade boys and Jonathan Samuel Whit- Joseph in Lillian, St. girls were alumni Judge son and Barbara Jean Margaret of Scotland in The Reverend Susan Tim Russell and Leonard Williams. Foley and St. Thomas by McKee presented Kaiser. They were also St. Benedict is the the Sea in Orange Beach. SUBMITTED PHOTOS each child with their greeted by St. Michael oldest Catholic elemen- Many of the graduates Reading is fun! The Reverend Eric Zubler entertained chil- very own, brand new Catholic High School tary school in Baldwin are headed for St. Mi- dren at the Magnolia School with a lively reading of a new book to take home Principal Faustin Weber. County, having been chael High School in the children’s book. and keep. Graduates include established in 1921 by fall.
UPCOMING COMMUNITY CHURCH EVENTS
Fairhope Christian Church Dixie Counselors who are to eternity future as they ‘Ecumenical Ministries 50 (corner of County Road 10 dessert, and a drink all for will host its fourth annual part of Lutheran Outdoor enjoy songs, crafts, games, Years of Service’. Deane will and County Road 49) in Bon a donation of $8! You can First Responders’ Break- Ministries. The church is goodies, and dramas. For give a brief description of the Secour. Next date: Aug. 1. even get your order to-go! No fast from 7 to 10 a.m. on located at 12851 Perdido St., more information, contact history of EMI and what they reservation necessary. Next Saturday, June 22. All first Lillian. Phone: 251-962-7682 251-943-2225. do in the community today. Join St. Paul’s Episcopal date: July 5. We are located responders are encouraged for more information or Sally Deane has worked at Church Life Center the at 915 N. Pine St. in Foley. to attend so we can thank registration. Ecumenical Ministries, EMI for more than 14 years, fourth Friday of each Call 251-943-4393 for more each personally for their INC. (EMI) will be celebrat- starting as the Emergency month for Spaghetti information. dedication and unwavering Enjoy a night of Christian ing our 50th anniversary Aid Coordinator for four Dinner and Bingo. Dinner service to this community. music and fellowship at Pi- soon! We would love for you years before being hired as is served at 6 p.m. and the JSUMC Comfort Sowers 349 Fairwood Blvd., Fairhope. ano Praise on Sunday, June to join us for a reception the Executive Director in games start at 6:30 p.m. meets every first Tuesday 251-928-8495. 30 at 6 p.m. at Summerdale celebrating our remarkable 2009. She grew up in San $5 for a full course dinner of the month at 9 a.m. at Assembly of God (404 E. past and our promising Jose California and attended of spaghetti, salad, bread, the Biscuit King and JSUMC Healing Waters Church Broadway Ave.) Presenting future. This celebration will San Jose State University. drink, and dessert. $20 for 11 CS 2.0 meets every third (HWC) Homecoming music by Victor Andzulis, take place on Wednesday, She moved with her family games of Bingo. Play them Sunday of the month at Celebration! Celebrating Harvey Earls, and Martin E. July 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. at to Baldwin County about 24 all or share with a friend! We 11:30 at JSUMC, Building C. 13 years! Sunday, June 23 Tate. Free admission, love The Table, located at 300 N. years ago and has been a WILL NOT be offering free Next Dates: Tues., July 2, for at 12:30 p.m. We are located offerings accepted. For more Alston St., in Foley. This site is resident of Fairhope for 15 babysitting this year, but kids Comfort Sowers and Sun., at 13150 Jaycee Road, Bay information call Norma Giles, the original location of EMI’s years. She has one grown are still welcome. Everyone is July 19 for CS 2.0. Join us Minette, AL 36507. 251-978-3245. office in Foley. daughter who lives with her welcome! We are located at as we create comfort items Our Weekly Schedule: 28788 N. Main St. in Daphne. such as prayer shawls, fidget The Glorybound Gospel Loss of a Spouse 2-hour husband in Nashville. Sunday School is every We are located at 1150 Next spaghetti dinner and blankets, bears, and many Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Band will be in concert seminar will be held on July bingo night: June 28. more items. All items are Sunday, June 30 at 6 p.m. at 20, from 10 a.m. to noon at Fairhope Ave., Fairhope, and Sunday Morning Worship is service starts at 11 a.m. given away for free to those at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Morn- the Fairhope Avenue Baptist Zion Lutheran Church. Cost YUM! Join Foley UMC on the suffering from hardships, Church in Fairhope. A Love is $5 per person. Featuring first Friday of every month ing Nursery opens at 10:30 St. Peter’s Episcopal such as illness, abuse, or Offering will be received a video, group sharing and a from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for our a.m. Monday Night Prayer is Church will be hosting Fish other pain. For more infor- at the concert. For more booklet, all which help those Enjoy at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday Fries on the first Thursday First Friday Fish Fry! mation, please call JSUMC at Night Worship is at 7 p.m. information, contact 251- grieving over a spouse’s of every month from May delicious white fish filets 251-928-9133. All volunteers 928-0890. death. Please call the church through October (excluding fried to golden perfection, of any skill level are invited! Shepherd of the Bay office at 251-945-5209. Zion July 4th) from 5 p.m. to 7 accompanied by cole slaw, We hope to see you there! Lutheran Church will host New Life in Christ Church Lutheran Church located at baked beans, hush puppies, at 102 E. Berry Ave. in p.m. Eat in or take out. $10 Vacation Bible School 15875 4th Ave., Silverhill. per plate and includes fresh for grades K-5 through 6th Foley will have “Time Lab”, Vacation Bible School July Fairhope Unitarian Fel- fried mullet, potato salad, grade on June 24 - 28 from cole slaw, baked beans, hush 8:30 a.m. to noon. The 8 - 12 from 9 a.m. until noon lowship invites you to WE WANT YOUR SUBMISSIONS! for children 4 - 12. At Time join us this Sunday for an puppies and a homemade Submit your church events to theme is “Fully Rely On God” dessert. St. Peter’s is located to be presented by Camp Lab, everyone will discover enlightening talk. Speaker: [email protected] Jesus from eternity past Sally Deane. Title of talk: at 6270 Bon Secour Highway Gulf Coast Media • June 21, 2019 • The Baldwin Times • 9 Durant Chapel Baptist Church First Baptist Church Robertsdale Magnolia Springs Baptist Church Romar Beach Baptist Church 9551 Hwy 138 18200 Hwy 104 15090 US Hwy 98 23370 Perdido Beach Blvd Bay Minette · 251-937-9364 Robertsdale · 251-947-4362 Magnolia Springs · 251-965-7799 Orange Beach · 251-981-8959 www.durantchapel.com www.romarbeach.org First Baptist Church Silverhill Mi in Baptist Church Eastern Shore Baptist 15898 Silverhill Ave 24687 Co Rd 20 Seminole Baptist 6847 Park Dr Silverhill · 251-945-5182 Elberta · 251-238-7777 32619 Browns Landing Rd Daphne · 251-626-5550 Seminole · 251-946-3382 www.myesbc.net First Baptist Church Stockton Montgomery Hill Baptist Church 52700 State Hwy 59 13884 Danny Hall Rd Shell Banks Baptist East Pointe Baptist Stockton · 251-937-9513 Stockton · 251-937-5896 12125 State Hwy 180 34742 Hwy 225 Gulf Shores · 251-540-7136 Spanish Fort · 251-626-6263 First Baptist Church Summerdale Morning Dove www.eastpointebaptistchurch.com 515 W Broadway Ave 54681 Lottie Rd Southside Baptist Church Summerdale · 251-989-6117 Perdido · 251-580-3674 526 Brady Rd Eastwood Baptist Church www.fbcsummerdale.com Bay Minette · 251-937-7925 11 Co Rd 112 Mt. Nebo Baptist Church This Directory made possible by the advertisers included in this Directory. Bay Minette · 251-937-6277 First Missionary Baptist 62060 Saint Luke Church Rd Spanish Trail Baptist 11755 Boatyard Rd Stockton · 251-937-4733 10999 US Hwy 90 AFRICAN METHODIST ASSEMBLIES OF GOD BAPTIST Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church Stockton · 251-937-6355 Daphne · 251-626-7277 EPISCOPAL 8717 Fairhope Ave Mt. Olive Baptist Church Bible Way Assembly 3Circle Church North Campus Fairhope · 251-928-0890 Fishermen Baptist Church 81 Brownwood Ave St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Greater Montrose AME Church 15787 US Hwy 98 10080 Hwy 64 17117 River Rd Bay Minette · 251-937-7750 Church 7000 McIntyre St Foley · 251-943-5777 Daphne · 251-378-9297 Fairhope Community Church Bon Secour · 251-949-6387 19307 Ingleside Ave Fairhope · 251-928-1006 www.3circlechurch.com 329 S Greeno Rd www.fomm.org Mt Triumph Baptist Church Fairhope · 251-928-2452 Celebration Church of Fairhope Fairhope · 251-990-4442 70975 State Hwy 59 Tate Chapel AME Church 8180 Dyer Rd 3Circle Church South Campus www.fairhopecommunitychurch. Fish River Baptist Church Little River · 251-862-5670 St. Mary Baptist Church 72139 T J Earle Rd Fairhope · 251-928-0343 10274 State Hwy 104 org 17140 Co Rd 33 8497 Hurricane Rd Little River · 251-862-5306 www.fairhopechurch.com Fairhope · 251-990-3112 Fairhope · 251-928-0402 New Era Missionary Baptist Bay Minette · 251-580-2089 www.3circlechurch.com Faith Family Fellowship 510 Era Dr AFRICAN METHODIST Christian Life the Island Church 7100 Spanish Fort Blvd Friendship Baptist Church Fairhope · 251-928-5864 Stapleton Baptist Family & Friends EPISCOPAL ZION 25550 Canal Rd Antioch Missionary Baptist Spanish Fort · 251-626-1379 7159 Bon Secour Hwy 35460 Baldwin Ave Orange Beach · 251-967-4840 6437 Old Marlow Rd www.faithfamilyonline.com Bon Secour · 251-949-6486 New Hope Missionary Baptist Stapleton · 251-937-7138 Twin Beech AME Zion Church www.christianlifechurch.tv Point Clear · 251-928-2426 8702 Dixon Rd www.stapletonbaptistchurch.org 6664 Twin Beech Rd First Baptist Church Bay Minette Grace Fellowship Baptist Church Bay Minette · 251-937-1357 Fairhope · 251-928-7735 Evangel Assembly of God Barnwell Baptist Church 1201 Hand Ave 18632 Fairground Rd Styx River Baptist 40550 State Hwy 59 7780 US Hwy 98 Bay Minette · 251-937-9536 Robertsdale · 251-410-7619 New Life Baptist Church 22254 Old Brady Rd Zion Fountain AME Zion Church Bay Minette · 251-937-6839 Fairhope · 251-928-8286 www.fbcbm.com www.gracefellowshipbaptist.org 49535 Rabun Rd Robertsdale · 251-978-8539 55255 Hwy 21 Bay Minette · 251-937-1357 Stockton · 251-937-2301 First Assembly of God Bayside Baptist Church First Baptist Church Elberta Jubilee Baptist Tate Creek Missionary Baptist 1706 US Hwy 31 33677 US Hwy 98 12891 S Main St 9264 Pleasant Rd Oasis Church at the Wharf 68360 T J Earle Rd ALLIANCE Bay Minette · 251-937-9030 Lillian · 251-256-0226 Elberta · 251-533-3242 Daphne · 251-621-7095 4700 Main St, Ste N201 Little River · 251-862-5503 www.bayassembly.org www.jubileebaptist.com Orange Beach · 205-382-1466 Eternal Life Church Bethel Baptist Church First Baptist Church Fairhope www.oasischurchsbc.org Three Rivers Church 34223 US Hwy 98 Foley Assembly of God 22250 US Hwy 90 300 S Section St Hamilton Baptist Church 31841 US Hwy 90 Lillian · 251-962-2595 314 E Azalea Ave Robertsdale · 251-947-5145 Fairhope · 251-928-8685 32815 Co Rd 112 Open Door Baptist Church Seminole · 251-978-1315 www.eternallifecma.com Foley · 251-970-2694 www.fbcfairhope.org Robertsdale · 251-931-3037 20774 Co Rd 12 S www.foleyassembly.com Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Foley · 251-943-1693 Trinity Baptist Church ANGLICAN 42700 Amelia Rd First Baptist Church Foley Hand Avenue Baptist Church www.opendoorchurchfoley.com 19615 Underwood Rd Hall’s Fork Assembly of God Bay Minette · 251-937-6750 221 N Alston St 2001 Hand Ave Foley · 251-269-0663 Church of the Apostles 49660 Phillipsville Rd Foley · 251-943-8352 Bay Minette · 251-937-6880 Oyster Bay Baptist, SBC 7159 McIntyre St Bay Minette · 251-455-7719 Bible Baptist Church www.fbcfoley.com www.handavenuebaptist.com 4280 Plash Rd Vernant Park Baptist Fairhope · 251-928-6622 7975 Spanish Fort Blvd Gulf Shores · 251-968-7805 10891 Vernant Park Rd New Day Ministries Spanish Fort · 251-626-0695 First Baptist Church Gulf Shores Heritage Country Gospel www.oysterbaybaptist.org Foley · 251-424-3809 Grace Anglican Church 1517 Hand Ave www.bbcspanishfort.com 2200 W 1st St Baptist Chapel www.vpbc.org 817 Estella St Bay Minette · 251-937-2816 Gulf Shores · 251-968-7369 20993 Co Rd 64 Perdido Beach Baptist Church Fairhope · 251-929-1606 Calvary Baptist Robertsdale · 251-947-1995 9110 Co Rd 97 Victory Baptist Church www.visitgrace.net Odyssey Church 700 W Magnolia Ave First Baptist Church Lillian Elberta · 251-986-3186 21770 US Hwy 98 30181 State Hwy 59 Foley · 251-943-1349 34421 Barclay Ave Lagoon Baptist Church Foley · 251-943-2658 St. Francis at the Point Loxley · 251-964-2073 Lillian · 251-962-2180 17867 State Hwy 180 W Pine Grove Baptist Church 17280 Scenic Hwy 98 www.odysseychurch.tv Christian Valley Baptist Church Gulf Shores · 251-968-7057 42240 Pine Grove Rd CATHOLIC Point Clear · 251-928-1255 367 Young St First Baptist Church Loxley www.lagoonbc.com Bay Minette · 251-937-2460 www.stfrancisatthepoint.org Pentecostal Harvest Assembly Fairhope · 251-928-5010 1050 N Alabama St Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos 33181 Arlie Minchew Rd Loxley · 251-964-5261 Lifeway Community Church Pleasant View Baptist Church Catholic Church @ Prodisee Pantry APOSTOLIC Robertsdale · 251-931-0089 Crossway Baptist Church www.fbcloxley.com 16373 Thompson Rd 19197 Co Rd 12 S 9315 Spanish Ft. Blvd. 12720 Springsteen Ln Loxley · 251-960-5433 Foley · 251-943-1845 Spanish Fort · 251-202-3929 Foley Apostolic Robertsdale 1st Assembly of God Foley · 251-971-2000 First Baptist Church Orange Beach www.lifewaycommunityonline.com www.foleypleasantview.org http://www.FrancisXSeelos.org 209 W Berry Ave 22811 Holland St 4773 Bay Circle Foley · 251-943-8499 Robertsdale · 251-947-5890 Daphne Baptist Orange Beach · 251-981-4288 Lighthouse Baptist Church Redeemed Baptist Church Christ the King Catholic Church 1515 6th St www. rstbaptistorangebeach.com 18055 Co Rd 64 9790 County Rd 65 1505 Main St Good Samaritan Sanctuary Summerdale Assembly of God Daphne · 251-626-2215 Loxley · 251-960-1833 Foley · 251-965-2080 Daphne · 251-626-2343 7208 Twin Beech Rd 404 E Broadway St First Baptist Church Point Clear www.redeemedbaptistchurch.org www.ctkdaphne.org Fairhope · 251-928-2122 Summerdale · 251-989-6851 6537 Co Rd 32 Macedonia Missionary Baptist www.goodsamaritansanctuary.org Point Clear · 251-928-7023 902 Daphne Ave Daphne · 251-626-9393
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JESSICA VAUGHN / STAFF PHOTOS Professor Phearstruck gives guests the rundown on the battle to come. Mystic Mansion now open at OWA
By JESSICA VAUGHN yourself transported into guests find themselves [email protected] a world of blacklights twisting through the and ghouls (parents of mansion’s corridors and FOLEY — When The younger children do not rooms, encountering Park at OWA opened fear, the ride is family- ghosts, suits of armor, its gates in July 2017, friendly and welcomes and living-portraits fit- it’s safe to say no one all ages). Along the path ted with target lights. expected that within two leading to the start of the Together as a team or years’ time guests would journey you encounter competing for the crown, be invited inside to battle Professor Phearstruck, guests shoot at the tar- ghosts within a large who gives riders the run- gets as the points rack haunted mansion. In down on what they need up before their eyes, all The Doom Buggie is the ghost hunter’s vehicle of choice. June 2019, that’s exactly to do: save OWA from the leading to the final en- what OWA’s given us wrath of Boocifer before counter with Boocifer. encountered along the sion as well as compete your hand against Booci- with their latest attrac- it’s too late. No worries, OWA prides itself on way. The jump-scares for the high-score. fer and his specters at tion, Mystic Mansion, Phearstruck doesn’t being family-friendly, are few and mild, adding A neat feature of the Mystic Mansion, before now open to the public. It send you into the un- and Mystic Mansion is to the overall fun and ex- ride is each time a target enjoying the rest of what marks OWA’s first inter- known empty-handed. no different. It is a dark perience of the ride. The is hit it triggers an ac- OWA has to offer. active dark ride (giving A Doom Buggie awaits ride and filled with neon ghost-blasters are easy tion, meaning you can To learn more about guests some welcomed at the gates, where and blacklights through- to use and designed so ride again and again and The Park at OWA and AC and a fun, competi- four fearless (or maybe out, but is designed in a even younger guests can experience new things Downtown OWA, check tive ride all at once), and slightly anxious, depend- way that is not gruesome join in on the action, and each time (and new high- out their website at features a full story to ing on the person) guests or frightening to younger the Doom Buggies move scores as you compete www.visitowa.com. plunge guests into the load up and embark into ages. There are a couple smoothly, without any against your friends and To check out photos of world of the mansion. the heart of Boocifer’s of surprises that will jerks or high-speeds, giv- family). They always say the ride through Mystic When entering the world. The four seats are lead to some shrieks and ing enough time to take practice makes perfect, Mansion, check out our front doors of the large, equipped with a ghost- jumps, but nothing too in the different rooms so this summer take website at GulfCoast- purple manor, you find blaster, and suddenly intense or terrifying is and scenes of the man- a trip to OWA and try NewsToday.com.
Singer? Magician? Impressionist? Brandon Styles is simply fun
By ALLISON MARLOW time, Styles said, he dis- age of 10, he realized he “There are hardly any [email protected] covered the art of magic, could mimic some of the of us and I do all the which he took very seri- musicians his dad lis- extra stuff on top.” Who is Brandon ously. On school nights tened to. He began craft- It’s definitely differ- Styles? you could find him ing voices and imitating ent. And the weird part He sings, he dances, awake ‘til the wee hours the people he heard. is, it totally makes sense. he makes things disap- of the morning perfect- Now Styles wows crowds Remember when your pear. He even steps ing his prestidigitation. mixing and mingling all second cousin rolled outside of himself and Brandini, as his adoring three talents effortlessly. out his homemade per- returns, morphed into fans knew him, began But what to call it? formances during the one of 250 different performing magic for “I’ve always struggled family Christmas party? impressions he has mas- hire at age 13, and by 18 with that,” he said. “Ba- Styles is that guy, with a tered. had won a place in the sically it’s an impres- ton more talent. Now, he performs for top six at the Interna- sions variety show with And, to top it off, he audiences every day at tional Brotherhood of magic, ventriloquism, almost wasn’t here to do OWA in the Brandon SUBMITTED PHOTO Magician’s international dancing and comedy.” any of it. Styles Live show, a gig Styles contest. Basically, in the enter- Six years ago Styles he has been perfecting “It’s just something I tainment world, Styles is was injured riding a since age 6 when he “I was always that pressions of Michael love to do, I love the re- a unicorn. dirt bike. Fragments of moonwalked into the crazy kid, I wanted to Jackson when I was action,” he said. “Weird singing im- his broken femur bone third grade talent show, learn to sing and dance six,” Styles said. Then, he became a tri- pressions are already and never looked back. and I started doing im- Around the same ple threat. At about the pretty rare,” he said. SEE STYLES, PAGE 14 Gulf Coast Media • June 21, 2019 • The Baldwin Times • 13
SUBMITTED PHOTOS Spots still open at ESAC Summer Camp
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Bay Shore Bal- NOON – 12:30 P.M.: Lunch or full 4-week workshop. let instructor, Stephanie Break with Dance History, This special workshop is Barfield, also joins for the Videos open to intermediate to fifth year as Summer In- advanced dancers from tensive Dance Workshop 12:30 – 1:45 P.M.: all studios in the area. faculty teaching modern, Contemporary and Jazz/ Dancers will learn jazz, choreography and Dancer’s stretch and perform choreogra- stretch classes. Addition- 1:45 – 2:15 P.M.: Open for phy from famous clas- ally, Bay Shore Ballet Dancer’s Choreography sics such as Sleeping Principal dancers will Beauty, Cinderella, Les teach technique, pointe, Sylphides, Swan Lake, and variations from the Paquita, and other great classics and yoga. The Bay Shore Ballet classics. Classes include The intensive con- Academy is located at 305 7 DAY FORECAST technique, pointe, varia- cludes with an in-studio Fels Avenue in Fairhope, tions, and during the performance and recep- Al. 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Yolanda “Yo” Devine Johnson is a native of SUBMITTED PHOTOS Baldwin County and is a Business Advisor with Erin Fleming was elected as the 2019 President of the Baldwin County Bar Association. Laura Coker was elected as the the Alabama Small Business Development Cen- 2019 President of the Mobile Bar Association Women Lawyers. Both lawyers are members of Stone Crosby, P.C. Stone ter. You may access business information and Crosby is a Baldwin County firm with twelve lawyers and offices in Daphne, Foley and Bay Minette register for these services at www.asbdc.org. 16 • The Baldwin Times • June 21, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media Baldwin County housing market sees spike in properties sold last month ROBERTSDALE — month, which is an in- was $284,145, in 2018. from May 2018: Increase 15% »» Residential Properties sold professionals across Baldwin County’s me- crease of 6% from May in May 2019: 15 the region. We work to dian home price reached 2018 (741). Addition- Residential MLS Stats Coastal Homes »» Average Sales Price: protect the interests of a new high in May 2019 ally, properties were by Area: »» Residential Properties sold $162,486 property owners, and in May 2019: 91 compared to last year, on the market for ap- Central Baldwin »» Average Days on Market: 48 our members serve buy- while active listings proximately 76 days last »» Average Sales Price: »» Average Sales Price Change ers and sellers as REAL »» Residential Properties sold $429,123 stayed on the market for month compared to 88 in May 2019: 175 from May 2018: Increase 6% Advocates, Advisors, less time year-over-year. days in May 2018, selling »» Average Days on Market: 92 and Experts. Realtors »» Average Sales Price: »» Average Sales Price Change As peak season contin- almost 14% faster year- $203,363 To find out more and agree to abide by a ues, properties are ex- over-year. from May 2018: Increase 9% view the full the May strict code of ethics and »» Average Days on Market: 69 pected to remain on the May’s total sales vol- Housing Report, visit are held to a high ethi- »» Average Sales Price Change Eastern Shore market for even shorter ume increased 15.8% http://bit.ly/2Rao5nR. cal standard by their from May 2018: Increase 2% » Residential Properties sold periods of time. Bald- this year, totaling » peers through their in May 2019: 246 win Realtors’ Multiple $243,834,526, compared About Baldwin association member- Coastal Condos » Average Sales Price: Listing Service (MLS) to $210,551,609 in May » Realtors ship. The term Realtor »» Residential Properties sold $312,368 reports the total amount 2018. The average sales in May 2019: 162 Baldwin Realtors is a federally-registered »» Average Days on Market: 78 of residential active in- prices of residential »» Average Sales Price: is the source for real trademark owned by the »» Average Sales Price Change ventory in May 2019 was properties in Baldwin $422,139 estate in Southern National Association from May 2018: Increase 5% 3,206 properties. County increased 9.3% »» Average Days on Market: 75 Alabama. We provide of Realtors and denotes A total of 785 prop- to $310,617 from 2018. »» Average Sales Price Change North Baldwin resources, education membership in the Non- erties were sold last The average sales price and tools to over 2,300 profit Association.
The Wharf at Orange Beach shows continued growth with new tenants, expansions
ORANGE BEACH — entiate us from the rest, concept was created by can even get your drinks Wharf for a concert, be and dog lovers. Stop by The Wharf at Orange making The Wharf and the owners of Ginny Lane to go — stop by from 3 sure to stop by for their and let them meet your Beach has recently Orange Beach a premiere Bar & Grill and Villaggio p.m. until 6 p.m. daily for preand post-show parties. pet … or at least see a onboarded six new ten- tourist spot. We take pride Grille. Their menu fea- happy hour deals. You can also grab a mic picture! ants and has one current in our continuous expan- tures chef-inspired taco Sandshaker at The and sing-your-heart-out Look Dentistry, 2019 expansion. There are cur- sions and improvements varieties, entrees, deli- Wharf, March 2019 – during karoke. – Dr. Hankinson, DMD rently 88 occupants, not to offer the best quality cious desserts, premium Sandshaker is famously Emerald Coast Ma- and Dr. Williams, OD including the rental or experience to our guests.” rums, tequila, and custom known as “The Home rine, March 2019 – Em- have more than 15 years’ storage spaces. The prop- cocktails infused with of the Original Bush- erald Coast Marine Group experience helping the erty consistently makes New Tenants: the freshest ingredients. wacker,” since the Bush- (www.emeraldcoast- community with their an economic impact on YoHo Rum & Tacos, The Boat Bar, located wacker drink concoction marine.com) based out dental and vision needs. the city. March 2019 – YoHo Rum behind Marlin Circle, is was invented there in of the Niceville/Destin New to Baldwin County, “The Wharf is consis- & Tacos and the Boat fully stocked to meet your 1977 in Pensacola Beach. market, is pleased to open they would love to serve tently seeing attendance Bar in Orange Beach adult beverage needs! Sandshaker is known for a second location at the you. During their Grand growth year after year,” offers the freshest tacos Grab a cocktail, have having great year-round Wharf. Orange Beach vet- Opening, you can receive said Kristen Hammack, and signature entrees a seat, and take in the entertainment, which eran marine professional 50% off eyeglass frames, management team leader with a coastal flair and beautiful waterway views. includes live bands on Fri- Michael Ludvigsen has $59 dental cleanings, $6/ at The Wharf. “Each ten- cocktails with a view. The Since The Wharf is an En- day, Saturday & Sunday. been appointed manager unit Botox, $50 eye exams ant continues to differ- premium, casual taco tertainment District, you If you are visiting The of the new 6000+ square and more. Grand Opening foot facility at 4649 Wharf date announced soon. Parkway West. The deal- $3 Tan – Under the ership will include new same ownership, $3 Tan and used boat sales, yacht will be coming soon to sales, brokerage and The Wharf. Construction consignment. New boat is underway, and they will brands will feature cen- be opening soon. Check ter consoles, deckboats, alwharf.com for more pontoons, sportboats and details. yachts. A grand opening event is being planned for Expansions/New the near future; details Development: forthcoming. For more Intracoastal Office information, contact Mi- Suites, The Wharf is chael Ludvigsen at (217) opening new, executive- 473-9728. office suites with three The Blind Tiger, tenant spaces already April 2019 – The Blind leased, and an anticipated Tiger is a laid back, completion date of June 1. open air, cool waterfront The Wharf partnered restaurant. Their food with Jeff Barnes, Broker is always fresh and gets with Stirling Properties, marked off the board in securing new ten- when they run out for ants for the mixed-use the day. They’re always project. For commercial excited to be bringing real estate information the TBT island lifestyle pertaining to The Wharf, to The Wharf ! Download including executive office The Blind Tiger app in suites, traditional office the Apple or Google Play suites, retail space, and stores for a chance to win commercial sites for de- cruises, fishing trips and velopment, contact Jeff at receive exclusive deals not 251-975-8222, or via email available anywhere else. jbarnes@stirlingprop. Faux Paws Dog com. Shoppe, May 2019 – For the latest news Faux Paws is Alabama’s and updates on what’s to newest shop that provides come at The Wharf, visit unique gifts for all dogs alwharf.com. Gulf Coast Media • June 21, 2019 • The Baldwin Times • 17
Sports Tony Whitehead, Sports Editor • [email protected] • Facebook.com/GulfCoastMedia • Twitter: @gcntoday Work out like a Lady Tiger
By TINA COVINGTON The Lady Tigers report July 1, 8, 25 and 29 at the to the school for athletic indoor practice facility. Many of the Baldwin training as part of an The cost is $10 per ses- County High School's effort to keep fit during sion or all four for $35. Lady Tigers have been the off-season. The sessions will include hard at work this sum- The BCHS Volleyball circuit style work outs mer taking part in Team is now offering led by Davis and mem- weekly work-outs. The the chance for others to bers of the volleyball thrice-a-week sessions, Work Out Like a Lady team. Onsite registra- led by Coach Tabetha Tiger through a special tion will be available or Davis, includes circuit Boot Camp fundraiser. sign up in advance via training, running/agil- These public work-outs email to tshell@bcbe. SUBMITTED PHOTOS ity and weightlifting. will be held 6 to 7:30 p.m. org. Photos from last year’s training sessions
Baldwin native Carli Hodges competes in barrel racing event at College National Finals Rodeo NIRA Ozark Region champ becomes fourth EMCC woman to earn entrance to College National Finals Rodeo
EastMS.edu lowed by an improved time of 14.95 seconds CASPER, Wyoming during the second go- — East Mississippi Com- round. Hodges capped munity College’s Carli her week at nationals Hodges placed 27th with a 15.41-second run among the nation’s best in Friday’s third-round collegiate barrel rac- action. ers during last week’s In compiling an Ozark College National Finals Region-best 865 total Rodeo held at the Casper points to rank fifth (Wyoming) Events Cen- nationally among the ter. collegiate barrel racing Having automatically standings during the qualified for this year’s 10-event regular season, SUBMITTED PHOTOS CNFR by claiming the Hodges became the 16th Hodges regular-season barrel student-athlete overall racing championship of and the fourth woman West Alabama, Southern seconds in four runs, 825 points. registered consecutive the Ozark Region within to represent East Mis- Arkansas University, the including a 14.03-second Under the guidance of Top 10 national team fin- the National Intercolle- sissippi Community University of Arkansas effort during Saturday’s ninth-year head rodeo ishes during each of the giate Rodeo Association, College at the College at Monticello and North- finals, to compile 340 coach Morgan Goodrich, previous three years at Hodges totaled 45.54 sec- National Finals Rodeo west Mississippi Com- total points for the wom- East Mississippi Com- the CNFR. Individually, onds for her three runs since the inception of the munity College. en’s team runner-up. munity College has former EMCC cowboys during last week’s barrel school’s rodeo program Featuring 45 student- McNeese State claimed been represented at the and current Professional racing competition at the in 2010. During this past athletes in the event, this the women’s team cham- College National Finals Rodeo Cowboys Associa- collegiate rodeo national regular season, the Sum- year’s CNFR barrel rac- pionship of the 2019 Rodeo every year dating tion members Marcus championships. She merdale, native claimed ing competition was won CNFR with 462.5 total back to EMCC’s inau- Theriot and Tristan began the week with a NIRA Ozark Region bar- by Ashtyn Carlson of points, while Panola gural season of rodeo Martin earned national 15.18-second clocking in rel racing event titles the College of Southern Junior College collected competition. On the championships in 2016 the opening round fol- held at the University of Idaho, who totaled 57.03 the men’s team title with men’s side, the Lions and 2018, respectively. 18 • The Baldwin Times • June 21, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media Leonard, King named United States Sports Academy May Athletes of the Month USSA.edu 2:21.39 and the 50-meter petitor. the Academy selection even in 29.63 seconds, The second-place fin- committee in choosing DAPHNE — A pair of the fastest time of the isher on the women’s the male and female top American athletes year. She also won the side was American monthly winners, who have won the United 100-meter breaststroke athlete Katie Zaferes then become eligible for States Sports Academy’s race in the event. and third place went to selection to the presti- contest for the May Male The second-place fin- Slovenian sport climber gious Athlete of the Year and Female Athlete of isher on the men’s side Janja Garnbret. ballot. A worldwide pub- the Month honors. Bas- was American golfer Zaferes won her third lic vote on the annual ketball player Kawhi Brooks Koepka and consecutive World Tri- ballot is used to guide SUBMITTED PHOTO Leonard and swimmer third place went to Ca- athlon Series gold medal the committee in making The Academy’s Ameri- is to prepare men and Lilly King took home the nadian athlete Damian in Yokohama, Japan, on the final selection. can Sport Art Museum women for careers in the institution’s top honors Warner. May 20. Zaferes is unde- The Athlete of the and Archives annually profession of sports. for the month. Koepka shot an 8-un- feated for the triathlon Year Award is part of recognizes these men Founded in 1984, Leonard averaged 30 der-par 272 to capture season and claimed the the United States Sports and women through its ASAMA is dedicated points in 12 NBA Playoff his second consecutive world’s top ranking after Academy’s Awards of Sport Artist of the Year, to the preservation of games for the Toronto PGA Championship title the event. Sport program, which Honorary Doctorates, sports art, history, and Raptors in May 2019 and at the Bethpage State Garnbret continued each year serves as “A Medallion Series, Distin- literature. The ASAMA led the team to its first Park Black Course in her perfect start to the Tribute to the Artist guished Service Awards, collection is composed NBA Finals appearance New York on May 19. Ko- season with her fifth and the Athlete.” The Outstanding Athletes, of more than 1,800 works in history. Leonard aver- epka has won four ma- consecutive victory at Academy presents the and Alumni of the Year of sport art across a va- aged 29.8 points and 9.5 jors in the last 23 months the International Feder- awards to pay tribute to awards. This is the 34th riety of media, including rebounds in Toronto’s and is the world’s top- ation of Sport Climbing those who have made year of the Academy’s paintings, sculptures, six-game Eastern Con- ranked player. Bouldering World Cup in significant contributions Awards of Sport pro- assemblages, prints ference Finals series Warner won the de- Munich on May 19. to sport, in categories as gram. and photographs. The against Milwaukee. cathlon event and broke Each month, the pub- diverse as the artist and The United States museum is open free to King won gold in the his own world decathlon lic is invited to partici- the athlete in several dif- Sports Academy is an the public from 9 a.m. 200-meter breaststroke record in the 100 meters pate in the Academy’s ferent arenas of sport. independent, non-profit, to 4 p.m. weekdays. For and 50-meter breast- with a time of 10.12 sec- worldwide Athlete of The awards honor accredited, special mis- more information, go to stroke events in the onds at the Gotzis Hypo- the Month program by exemplary achievement sion sports university ASAMA.org. International Swimming Meeting in Austria on nominating athletes in coaching, all-around created to serve the Federation Champions May 26. Warner finished and then voting online athletic performance, nation and world with The Academy is based in Series in Indianapolis the decathlon with 8,711 during the first week of courage, humanitar- programs in instruction, Daphne. For more infor- on May 31. King finished points, 240 more points every month. The online ian activity, fitness and research and service. mation, call 251-626-3303 the 200-meter event in than his nearest com- votes are used to guide media, among others. The role of the Academy or visit USSA.edu.
Saints make offseason adjustments, sign wide receiver Rishard Matthews Among many teams rienced shortcomings, experienced shortcom- highest paid wide out in Saints signed former out that quarterback in the NFL that expe- the New Orleans Saints ings that were mostly the entire league. Oakland Raiders tight Drew Brees can always beyond their It’s been a end Jared Cook on a two- relied on, even when control in the busy offseason year deal worth $15.5 double-teamed in deep NFC Champion- for the New Or- million. This was one of plays. ship game. The leans just in the the most significant sign- New Orleans does Saints are one passing game ings in the league as he need a second wide out of the few teams alone as they will make an immediate to step up and take the in the league are working on impact in the passing of- pressure off Thomas, to not have so MICHAEL the extension of fense, more specifically who will be targeted for many questions HANICH Thomas. New in the red zone. Cook is double coverage by de- of team status or Sports Orleans also re- coming off his best sea- fenses more. Last season, huge holes that Analysis signed backup son in his 10-year career rookie wide receiver need to be ad- quarterback in the league as he ac- Tre’Quan Smith was dis- dressed. Teddy Bridgewater and counted for 68 receptions appointing as a starter They have been busy signed more potential for 896 yards and six as he accounted for 28 trying to add to their impact receivers and touchdowns (all career receptions for 427 yards already successful units, tight ends. The Saints highs). He joins a Saints and five touchdowns. both on offense and on are always looking to team that last year was Slot receiver Ted Ginn defense. The next biggest complement their explo- ranked fourth in the Jr. is coming off a season goal for the Saints in this sive, high-power offense league in touchdowns where he only played in remaining offseason is that was ranked third in accounted for in the red five games due to a knee to give star wide receiver the league in points per zone with a 68.42 percent injury. Michael Thomas a luxu- game (31.5) and 12th in successful percentage. On June 13, the Saints rious contract extension. passing yards per game This was with running signed former start- New Orleans is prepared (252.6) last season. back Alvin Kamara and ing Tennessee Titans to make Thomas the On March 26, the an aging Benjamin Wat- wide receiver Rishard son (now with the New Matthews. The Saints England Patriots) as the are hoping that he can main contributors. replicate his perfor- The past three sea- mance from the 2016-2017 sons has seen one of NFL season where he the most historic runs accounted for 65 recep- for Thomas. In his first tions for 945 yards and three seasons, he has nine touchdowns for accounted for 321 recep- the Titans. Matthews tions for 3,787 yards and had a rough outing last 23 touchdowns. His 321 season as he demanded a receptions are the most release from Tennessee, a wide receiver has ever was picked up by Miami accounted for in their later in the season, and first three seasons in the was eventually put on league. Thomas is a wide injured reserve.
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