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FULL MENU ‘TIL MIDNIGHT LIVE MUSIC NIGHTLY- NEVER A COVER MON, TUE, WED & THURS HAPPY HOUR 11-7 Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde AUG. 13-14 & 27-28: Bo Grant (Formerly of the Platters) MONDAY-FRIDAY AUG. 15 & 29: Strickly Rivers • AUG. 22: Destiny Brown AUG. 20: Tim Robinson • AUG. 21: Delta Donnie HOME OF THE WHO’S YOUR DADDY BURGER Orders To Go: Call 251-948-7262 • paparocco.com Hwy. 59, Gulf Shores • 1/4 Mile North of Public Beach Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 3 Page 4 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] AROUND TOWN Historic St. Peter’s in Bon Secour hosts fish-fry Sept. 2 Historic St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Bon Secour will host its final monthly fishfry of the summer season on Sept. 2 from 5-7 p.m. A hugely popular monthly commu- nity event, the fish fries are a major fundraiser for the church’s charities. Fried fish plates are available for dine-in or take-out and include sides of hushpuppies, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad and dessert. The cost is $10. St. Peter’s is located on the corner of County Rd.10 & County Rd. 49 at 6270 County Road 10 in Bon Secour. South Baldwin Theatre annual meeting slated Aug. 15 The annual SBCT members meeting is August 15 at 2:30 ACS Full Moon Paddle Aug 22 behind O.B. Waterfront Library p.m. at the theatre. If you have bought a ticket to a play, The City of Orange Beach - Relay for Life Team register at eventbrite.com. Printed registration you are a member of South Baldwin Community Theater. will host its popular full moon paddle on Sunday, forms are available at orangebeachal. gov and at Attend the meeting vote on board members, policies, etc. Aug. 22 behind Orange Beach Public Library at all O.B. recreation facilities. Funds raised benefit The theatre is located at 2022 W 2nd St. in Gulf Shores. the Wind & Water Learning Center (26267 Canal the American Cancer Society – Relay for Life ef- For more info, call 251-968-6721 or visit sbct.biz. Rd.) Prior to the night time paddle, dinner will fort. Anyone attending the annual meeting will be able to pur- be served courtesy of Luna’s Eat & Drink. Austin Visit the Eventbrite listing, go under tickets and chase tickets to any shows at a 20 percent discount at the Thompson will donate his time to entertain the to the special ‘Donations’ area if you’d like to con- conclusion of the meeting. Send nominees for board posi- participants. tribute on behalf of Team Orange Beach. “After enjoying the food, entertainment and Participants must bring their own kayak, PFD tions to [email protected]. meeting new friends everyone heads out onto the & white light (headlamps work best). For more water,’’ said organizer Jeanne Fitzgibbons. “The information on how you can be a part of this fun paddles have become the number one fund rais- event, contact Relay Team Captain Jeanne Bama Beach Pickleball Club hosts Rock ‘n Roll Invitational ing effort for the Orange Beach team.’’ Fitzgibbons at 251-981-1524 or jfitz@orange- This will be only one paddle this summer. Reg- beachal.gov The Bama Beach Pickleball Club will host the Rock ‘n Roll istration is $25 per person. Everyone must pre- Invitational Tournament at the Foley Event Center Aug. 18-21. More than 150 players, including 75 from outside of Alabama, have signed up to play in what is being billed as down are $50 and are on sale now. Please a fun tournament, no set partners, a round robin format Sirens of the Sea Fall call Charlene Boteler at 703/405-1109 or and no medals to the winners. Oldies But Goodies rock ‘n Linda Pacatte at 251/402-2218 for more in- roll songs will be broadcast constantly. To sign up visit formation or tickets. pickleballtournaments.com. For club info, visit bam- Footall Party Sept. 10 Pictured: Cindy Latiolais, VP Ways and abeachpickleballclub.teamapp.com. Time to get the pompoms and foam fin- Means, and Janice Krumbein, Emblem, gers out! The Sirens of the Sea will be showing support for their team at a previ- hosting their 4th annual “FallBall” at the ous FallBall at the Orange Beach Event Rouses Kids Fishing Tourney Aug. 21 at Wharf Marina Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf Center. Registration is now open for the Kids Win Fishing Tour- on Friday, September 10. Everyone is in- nament presented by Rouses Markets. Scheduled Aug. 21 vited to join the party! Wear the fanfare of at The Wharf Marina, the tourney makes every kid a win- your favorite college or professional foot- ner with the chance to collect tons of prizes and trophies. ball team. Doors open promptly at 6 p.m. This event is great for first-time or experienced young an- The Drawdown grand prize is $5,000! glers and costs $25 per entrant to participate. There are Entertainment will be provided by The only 100 spots available. Any species fish may be caught Platinum Premier Band and Down South and weighed, and fishing must take place within three BBQ will be catering the food. The always miles of any shore. Contact Cindy Long at cindyl@al- popular Silent Auction will be presenting wharf.com for info. high-end items for your bidding pleasure. Fishing begins on Friday, August 20 at 5 p.m. CT and will The Raffle will also include three desirable end on Saturday, August 21 at 10 a.m. Weigh-ins will be packages. In the past these packages have held at The Wharf Marina in Marlin Circle on Saturday, included hotel stays, golf outings, and August 21 from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. restaurant packets and Raffle tickets are Children will be divided into two age divisions for prizes. only $2! Sirens have always supported the Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place fin- community and will continue to do so by ishers in each age division for heaviest fish, Lunker supporting select local charities with a por- (longest/largest fish) and a conservation award. A largest tion of the proceeds. An annual Sirens Pinfish award will also be given for both divisions. Scholarship is awarded to a local high school senior as well. Tickets to the Draw- Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 5 Page 6 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected]

AROUND TOWN for this worthy organization, Youth-Reach Gulf Aurora’s Swanky Benefit Gala Aug. 21 at Port Coast.” In 2019 and 2020 combined, the party raised By Nancy McMeekin $45,600 to Youth-Reach Gulf Coast through tick- “Let’s Get Swanky!” is the call to action for the ets, sponsorships, and auction proceeds. 2021 “Swanky Gala,” the benefit known for cre- Youth-Reach Gulf Coast provides a long-term ative and funky evening attire. The Mystical residential program for young men 18-22 who are Order of Aurora Mardi Gras organization is hard struggling with addiction, promiscuity, rage and at work to make this the best event yet! Swanky violence. The program relies on donations. Gala benefits Youth-Reach Gulf Coast, a Baldwin Dance band Jesse and the Jets includes both County faith-based residential program for male and female vocals, keyboard, horns, guitar, young men struggling with addiction and other bass and drums. This full-of-energy band will challenges. keep attendees dancing all night with a mix of Patrons at this year’s Aug. 21 party at The Port Pop, Rock and Oldies. Must be 21 to attend. at The Wharf will dance the night away to the eight-piece band Jesse and the Jets, led by local headliner Jesse Duncan. Ginny Lane will cater a South Bald. Literacy Council Trivia Night Aug. 20 heavy hors d’oeuvres buffet. And partygoers will enter to win big prizes, bid on fabulous silent auc- The South Baldwin County Literacy Council tion items and be in the running for the inaugu- will hold its annual trivia night fundraiser at the ral Best-Dressed Award. Foley Civic Center on Aug. 20. Doors open at 5 Swanky Gala tickets are $100 per person (+ p.m., and trivia begins at 6:30 p.m. Modern Eldorados close out free Meyer Park Music Series Aug. 19 Eventbrite fee) and are available at The theme this year is “Your Favorite Book That Eventbrite.com. Tables of 10 are $1300 and are The City of Gulf Shores sponsored Music at Meyer Park Summer Music Became A Movie.” Supporters are welcome to dec- available in limited numbers through Eva orate tables and dress in costumes to represent Series concludes Aug. 19 with the popular rockabilly sounds of the Mod- Keesee at (251) 979-4278 or evakeesee@gmail. ern Eldorados. The band, formed in 1994 as a vehicle for Gretsch Lyle's the theme. There will be prizes for best decorated com. table and best costumes. Each table can have up original brand of classic country music, has earned a loyal following for its Swanky Gala is well known for encouraging cre- wildly entertaining live shows that all but force people to get up and to eight players. Sponsor a table for $160 by call- ative evening attire. “You’ll see tuxedo jackets ing 251-943-7323 or emailing Mitchell Lee at dance. Lower Alabama's leading champions of classic honky-tonk, The El- combined with plaid shorts and flashing bowties,” dorados will close out the City of Gulf Shoress’ gift to its citizens in style. southbaldwinliteracycouncil@ gmail.com There said Eva Keesee, President of the Auroras. “We will be 10 rounds of trivia, a silent auction, pick- Showtime is 6 p.m. Meyer Park is located at 400 E. 22nd Ave. The Blues call it creative black tie, so wear your flashiest Burger food truck will be onsite and the Coastal Alabama Business a-pot, a live auction, and “heads or tails” rounds. formalwear, your most colorful cocktail dress. Of Bring your own food and drinks (including alco- Chamber will be selling beverages at the concert. For more info, visit gulf- course, our focus for everything is to raise money shoresal.gov or call 251.968.1171. hol) for the night of fun. Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 7 Page 8 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] 15TH ANNUAL ILLUMINATING AUTISM FUNRAISER JULY 23-25 AT PIRATES COVE Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 9 Page 10 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 11 Page 12 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] ORANGE BEACH CITY COUNCIL the Public Works Department in the amount of $194,519. Perdido Beach Blvd. turnaround is definitely safer • Approved the purchase of three vehicles for the po- lice department, a 2021 F-150 Ford crew cab pickup for $28,832 and a 2021 Dodge Charger for $24,589 both for the Investigation division and a 2013 Chevy Intern Logan Lonsdale finds the fewer accidents that do occur are mostly fender benders Tahoe for support services for $16,000. By John Mullen dale said. “This is a very busy section of road. This is • Approved of a special events retail liquor license – A study by a summer intern proves that the me- a 1.7-mile stretch of road and I identified 313 acci- application by Event Concessions for “Whiskey dian system installed on Perdido Beach Boulevard dents over a six-year period which takes into account Myers” to be held Sept. 8-9 at The Wharf. in 2016 – while a headache and inconvenience at a 1.7-mile stretch of road that is very busy.” • Passed a resolution amending the employees pay times – accomplished the safety goals the state en- Lonsdale broke his research into three periods plan/job listing to add the position of Deputy Build- visioned for the once-controversial project. starting with the 21 months before construction ing Official. “We do have the numbers now to say, and the con- began or January 2015 until September of 2016. • Passed a resolution authorizing a franchise for tention all along was the reason for this was to re- There was a total of 93 accidents with 29 being left- Hoyer Rentals to remove and dispose of commercial duce serious accidents,” Mayor Tony Kennon said. turn accidents and 55 front-to-rear accidents. The solid waste and to remove and transport construc- “Now we have data.” others were crashes insignificant to the study or did- tion and demolition debris. Kennon spoke about the n’t involve two vehicles. • Passed a resolution appointment Michael D. Davis, project at the Aug. 3 reg- The second period was the 22 months from October P.E., and reappointing Jeff Silvers to the Construc- “When he said ular and council meeting 2016 to August 2018 during construction of the im- tion Board of Adjustment and Appeals. although there was no proved median and there was a total of 101 accidents • Passed a resolution adopting a City of Orange he’d like to do an action on the project. with only 12 left-turn accidents and 75 front-to-rear Beach FY 2022 transportation plan. internship here The council heard a accidents. Again, the rest of the accidents were in- • Passed a resolution authorizing execution of a task presentation from Logan significant or involved only one vehicle. order with Watermark Design Group to provide de- this summer for Lonsdale, a UAB politi- In the final 32-month period between September of sign, bid, and construction administration services cal science student, on 2018 and April of 2021 only six of 119 accidents in- for City Hall roof replacement following the April 10 finishing up at the differences in acci- volved left-turn motions and 73 were front to rear. hailstorm in an amount not to exceed $31,000. UAB I thought dents on the roadway “What’s great about this is people aren’t getting • Passed a resolution declaring garbage cans owned before, during construc- hauled away, there’s no fatalities,” Lonsdale said. by the City of Orange Beach as surplus and un- perfect and said tion and after the U- “You’re not towing cars away. These are minor acci- needed and authorizing the donation of said prop- turn system began dents, bumper scratches. People are walking away erty to the City of Centreville. what do you want operating. from these. In my opinion, that’s an acceptable al- • Recognized the work of the youth summer work to do? He’s a re- ternative to left-turn accidents.” program now it its fourth year. Students worked on “I hate not being able to Lonsdale pointed out that those front-to-rear acci- Backcountry Trail maintenance, Sportsplex conces- search kind of guy. make a direct left turn dents cause less damage to cars and injuries to driv- sions, Expect Excellence summer camp counselors, and I’m sure you hate ers and passengers. He found that 11 percent of all in Logistics, Public Works Landscape Division and We knew we were hearing about how peo- front-to-rear accidents occurred on the right turn the Wind and Water Learning Center. There were 28 on the cusp of ple hate it, too, but it west from State Route 161 to State Route 182. workers ages 14 and 15. saves lives and that’s the “There is a very high rate of accidents right here enough years of bottom line,” Lonsdale and they all occurred post median construction,” DURING WORK SESSION, COUNCIL DISCUSSED: told the council during Lonsdale said. “There’s nothing to point to a problem • A resolution to OK a funding request of $237,000 data to see if the his presentation. “It does prior to this as it was less than 5 percent occurring for the Mako Arts, Academics and Athletics Club. median improve- save lives.” in this location. This has to do with not only do you • A resolution authorizing execution of a memoran- Before construction have to stop hard you also have to take into effect dum of agreement with the Alabama Gulf Coast ment is working.” left-turn related acci- the crosswalk and you have oncoming traffic.” Convention and Visitors Bureau for the bureau to dents made up 31.2 per- Kennon said the city will explore right of way in the fund $1.2 million in athletic facility upgrades. cent of all accidents area with hopes of adding a merge lane onto State • A resolution adopting the 2021 Baldwin County compared to less than 5 Route 182 after the right turn in that location. multi-hazard mitigation plan. percent after the median project was complete, Lons- “I’ve been right there and almost ran into someone • A resolution authorizing execution of an agreement dale said. and been run into so I know exactly what’s going on between the Baldwin County Commission, the City “Most of the 5 percent were due to improper use of and glad you brought it to our attention,” Kennon of Orange Beach, and the Planning Commission of the median system,” Lonsdale said. “This in itself said. “With the merge lane I hope we’re able to re- the City of Orange Beach concerning the exercise of proves the great success of the median project was duce that.” subdivision regulations within the planning juris- just by those numbers. That is huge. These left-turn Lonsdale is the son of Orange Beach Police Lt. diction of the municipal planning commission. This accidents are the most severe by way of property Keven Lonsdale who commands the patrol division is in response to a new state law limiting municipal- damage, by way of personal damage in injuries and and Logan is a graduate of Gulf Shores High School. ities planning jurisdictions to corporate city limits. fatalities. Knocking this number down to below 5 “I can’t say enough about the experience I’ve had • A resolution declaring certain personal property percent is huge for the city and a great accomplish- with Logan because he’s a very independent and self- owned by the City of Orange Beach as surplus and ment for the city and ALDOT.” motivated young man that came out of our commu- unneeded and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk During the study, Lonsdale also discovered: nity,” City Administrator Ken Grimes said. “When he to dispose of such property. Included are four vehi- • Left-turn accidents reduced to near-zero levels said he’d like to do an internship here this summer cles flooded in Hurricane Sally, two other pickup • Increase in front-to-rear accidents are an unfortu- for finishing up at UAB I thought perfect and said trucks, a John Deere backhoe attachment, a aerator nate but acceptable byproduct of the median im- what do you want to do? He’s a research kind of guy. and a Kawaski UTV. provement project. We knew we were on the cusp of enough years of • Set a public hearing for a change to the Summer • Efficacy of this project should not be discounted by data to see if the median improvement is working.” Salt planned unit development to add seven lots to the minor inconveniences it causes. phase 2. Summer Salt is under construction behind • Implementation of signalized median U-turns and DURING REGULAR SESSION, COUNCIL: Doc’s on beach road. The suggested date is Sept. 7. elimination of direct left turns has saved lives. • Approved a resolution authorizing the sole source • Set a public hearing for a planned unit develop- “You’ve eliminated the possibility of somebody get- purchase of stormwater pumps to upgrade the Bear ment for a hotel in the Romar Baptist Church build- ting critically injured or worse on this road,” Lons- Point Lift Station from Jim House & Associates for ing. The suggested gate was Aug. 17. Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 13 Page 14 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] Alabama pulled plug on bridge project a day before construction was to begin

By Fran Thompson the toll bridge in 2018. ALDOT was scheduled to re- bridge project in a bid opening as early as December The permitting was in place. State funds were allo- lease bids on the new bridge today, Friday, July 30,’’ he and move forward,’’ Harris stated. “Our goal at ALDOT cated more than three years back. Construction was wrote in his own statement. “I am extremely disap- remains the same: We want to safely reduce the traffic scheduled to be let for bid on July 30, just a month pointed to learn through a statement released by Or- congestion that is a threat to residents’ quality of life after Gulf Shores agreed to donate more than 26 acres ange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon that this project has and the area’s economy.” for the right of way for a new spur road that would been delayed, once again, after three years of fruitless Mayor Kennon further explained Orange Beach’s posi- eventually link the Foley Beach Express to the emerg- negotiations with these new owners. The transporta- tion in a 5,500 word, 33 minute address City of Orange ing Waterway Blvd. and the Waterways Bridge Ala- tion issues we are working to solve impact Gulf Shores Beach facebook presentation (also transcribed at mul- bama was committed to building near the city’s eastern as much as any community and it is totally unaccept- letwrapper.com). boundary, about a half mile west of the Beach Express able that we are not directly involved when decisions He said ALDOT’s goal from the beginning was to alle- Toll Bridge in Orange Beach. like this are made.’’ viate traffic congestion on Hwy. 59, not necessarily to Gulf Shores City Engineer Mark Acreman said just Mayor Craft stated 50,000 cars cross the Intracoastal build a new bridge and Orange Beach was tasked with last month that the bid- on the free Hwy. 59 bridge into Gulf Shores compared doing that by finding a way to help move more traffic ding was on the Alabama to 11,000 cars paying to cross the toll bridge in Orange through the Foley Beach Express toll booth. Mayor Craft Department of Trans- Beach. He said ALDOT’s proposed free bridge will im- He said it is a misrepresentation to suggest that Or- portation (ALDOT) sched- mediately relieve traffic congestion on Highway 59 and ange Beach opposes the new bridge because of bridge stated 50,000 cars ule of July projects and enhance public safety by revenue it receives. cross the Intra- work would start immedi- providing a third access on The bridge, which is privately owned, opened for busi- ately on the first phase: A “That is a locals and off the island that will ness in 2000. Orange Beach loaned the BCBC $12 mil- coastal on the free roadway from County also serve as an evacua- lion back then. The loan has been repaid and the city Road 4 to Canal Road, bridge with a local tion route. Hwy. 59 bridge expects to earn about $1.5 million for its general fund with the bridge included roadway to local “This proposal may be in from its share of bridge into Gulf Shores in that first phase. the best financial interest tolls this year, according to Gulf Shores Mayor schools that has of BCBC and the City of Mayor Kennon. The con- compared to Robert Craft said ALDOT Orange Beach, but placing “That is a locals tract between the city and nothing whatso- 11,000 cars paying had also committed to a coastal Alabama’s trans- bridge with a local BCBC runs through 2063. connector from The Foley ever to do with portation fate in the hands “We didn’t care that we to cross the toll Beach Express to the of a private toll bridge roadway to local had to pay to go over it. We emerging Waterway Blvd. improving the company is not a good deal had a bridge. Everyone bridge in Orange schools that has and the new bridge. ability to move for the people who live and here was driving through Beach. ALDOT Southwest Re- work here or the millions nothing whatso- to Gulf Shores over the gion Assistant Engineer traffic north and who visit Alabama’s Hwy. 59 bridge to go north Brian Aaron said in April beaches each year,’’ stated ever to do with anywhere. So, the bridge that the bridge would be built first and then work south or get traffic Mayor Craft. improving the was well-received. There would start on the roads connecting the Beach Express “The new owners of the was no issue with the toll to Cotton Creek Dr. and a roundabout on Canal Road at off of 59.” toll bridge have had a ability to move at that time,’’ he said. the south landing point in Orange Beach. He said that chance to provide an ac- “Gulf Shores may have phase would take around two years. ceptable solution for the traffic north and $70 million laying around. Then The State of Alabama pulled the plug on the day last three years and have failed to do so. The time for south or get traffic That may be just discre- before construction bids were to be let, sending the en- negotiating has passed. It is time for ALDOT to build tionary fund money for tire project to the back of the room until at least De- the new bridge. Our residents, visitors and Alabama’s off of 59.” them. But for us that’s se- cember. beaches are depending on it.’’ rious money. And we have The decision was made on behalf of a request from Or- Mayor Kennon said in his statement that expanding not intention of just walk- ange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon. And amazingly, Gulf the private toll bridge would include a substantial pay- ing away with that because of another project to the Shores found out about it the same way the Mullet ment to the City of Orange Beach. (Orange Beach also west that we don’t think is going to solve the problem Wrapper did - through a press release from Mayor Ken- receives 30 cents per car from bridge tolls). or add to our need to move traffic. For $70 million. And non. But his main objection is not lost revenue for the city, that’s what that project over there, the waterway proj- “A few months ago, the Baldwin County Bridge Com- but that traffic from the new bridge turning back east ect, will be about a $70 million-plus project. We could pany (BCBC) approached me with several ideas as to on Canal Rd. towards Orange Beach would make con- almost buy the bridge, turn around and charge the how their existing bridge and additional lanes that gestion even worse. tourists and everybody else have a free bridge and they are willing to build might be used to allow the Ala- “I would prefer to have the situation right now than move far more traffic with no obstructions. So, there’s a bama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) to avoid for us to have to deal with what that would create on lot of ways to skin the cat.’’ the expense of building an additional bridge. After ob- that side with the quagmire. I can’t even imagine what He said with his plan the toll booth would expand taining from BCBC a pledge to allow Baldwin County an auto accident in the middle of one of the round- from five to 11 kiosks including fly-throughs with elec- residents to use the bridge for a minimal monthly fee abouts to traffic congestion,’’ he said. “The city of Or- tronic tolling. and to make a substantial payment to Orange Beach if ange Beach adamantly opposes that bridge to the west. The queue lanes would be widened and shaped so traf- their ideas can be implemented, I approached Governor Anything Gulf Shores wants to do with their roadways fic would be free-flowing on both north and south sides, Kay Ivey and ALDOT Director John Cooper and sought we support them. But they should pay for them. Not with the BCBC also adding another span to the bridge. their agreement to negotiate with BCBC,’’ Mayor Ken- the state of Alabama taxpayers.’’ Under that Orange Beach plan, Baldwin County resi- non wrote in his statement. ALDOT said in a statement that the new develop- dents would pay $10 a month per car for unlimited use “I am pleased to announce that the parties have ments are encouraging. of the toll bridge. Orange Beach and Gulf Shores resi- agreed to a three-month negotiating period, and dents would pay $5 per car monthly for unlimited use. ALDOT has agreed to temporarily suspend the process “We are encouraged that with the support of Mayor Mayor Kennon said tourists would not mind paying to take bids on the new bridge it is planning to build.’’ Kennon and other local officials, there is an opportu- between $2.50 and $3.25 per trip, as he has never Mayor Craft was understandably fumed. nity to explore these options,” said ALDOT spokesman heard a single complaint about paying a bridge toll “The current owners of the Beach Express Toll Bridge Tony Harris, adding that ALDOT’s aim was to ulti- from tourists. have been negotiating with the Alabama Department of mately relieves traffic congestion on Highway 59. Mayor Kennon noted that Baldwin County is growing Transportation (ALDOT) on various alternative plans “If this negotiation process does not yield an accept- as a tourist destination, while also experiencing huge to ALDOT’s proposed free bridge since they purchased able solution, we are prepared to place the ALDOT growth in the number of people moving here. He said Page 16 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] AROUND TOWN Coastal Triathlon & Try-It-On Sept. 11 in Gulf Shores Baldwin & Gulf Shores students will start year masked Baldwin County and Gulf Shores will re- mandatory requirement but are encouraged Swim the Gulf of Mexico then bike and run along Gulf quire that face masks or face coverings be to wear masks or other suitable face cover- Shores’ iconic beach boulevard for the annual Brett/Robin- worn by students in 2nd grade and higher ings. son Alabama Coastal Triathlon and Tri-It-On sprint event while inside school buildings and at indoor Tyler said the BCSD will re-evaluate its Sept. 11 at the Gulf Place Public Beach. The Olympic and school events. The mask mandate also ap- policies on Sept. 10. “It is my hope with the sprint races are designated as the USA Triathlon 2021 Al- plies to teachers and visitors. supportive efforts of you and your children, abama State Championships for age group categories and "I believe that this decision is in the best we will end this policy, as expected,’’ Tyler high school triathletes. More info: visit GSOBsports.com or interest of our students, staff and commu- said. call 1-800-745-SAND. nity," said superintendent Matt Akin for a “We will continue our sanitization protocols news release. "We will regularly monitor the in our buildings and our buses as we have COVID related data in our schools and com- done before. This is our new standard. We Huey combat helicopter rides offered in O.B. Aug. 18-19 munity, and we will make the mask re- will encourage social distancing where pos- quirement optional as soon as possible. sible and we will monitor everyone for lead- The nonprofit Friends of Army Aviation group is sched- "Our goal is to keep the Gulf Shores family ing COVID symptoms like loss of taste and uled to return to Orange Beach on August 18-19 to offer safe and healthy and to provide in-person smell.’’ rides in a vintage Vietnam War-era Bell UH-1 “Huey” com- instruction for the entire school year." Dr. Michael Chang, lead medical officer at bat helicopter from the helipad near Orange Beach Event Baldwin County’s Eddie Tyler was the first Children’s and Women's Hospital and USA Center at The Wharf. The flights will begin at 8 a.m., superintendent to announce that students Health, has stated that the ICU at Chil- weather permitting, and last until 7 p.m. on August 18 and would be required to wear masks when they dren’s and Women’s Hospital has been at or 5 p.m. on August 19. Each flight will last approximately 10 returned to school. near capacity. minutes and the cost is $70 per person. Tickets can be pur- “While I have many responsibilities, I have “While the death rate is low, it seems chased onsite during flight days or at friendsofarmyavia- none greater than ensuring the health and ridiculous to me we would make our deci- tion.org. safety of our children and our employees. sions simply based on whether or not people Therefore, it's time to pull your masks out,’’ are dying. I am very grateful we have a low he wrote in a letter to parents on July 29. death rate, but I don't want our actions, or Foley FOE Lodge hosts Aug. 20 BBQ & Seafood benefit tudents with an appropriately documented lack of actions, to impact that,’’ Superin- medical reason, are exempt from the tendent Tyler added. Coastal AL Fraternal Order of Eagles #4549 will host a Help Lacey fight GBS fundraiser on Friday, August 20 from 11:30 a.m. until the food is gone. The event will benefit a member of our community has been stricken with Guillain Barre Syndrome, a debilitating condition affecting the nervous system. To help, the club, located at 8380 Hwy 59 Hooked On A Cure Fishing Tourney Aug. 27-28 at OSO South in Foley, is hosting a fundraiser with delicious The First Annual Hooked on a Cure Fishing in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Chil- seafood, pulled pork and sides for $10 per plate. Take out Tournament, hosted by OSO at Bear Point Har- dren’s serves patients from every county in Ala- is available. Call ahead for large orders to 251-971-4549. bor will be held Aug. 27-28 in Orange Beach. The bama and nearly every state. “With your help, we can make a difference in the life of tourney includes inshore and offshore divisions, With more than 3.5 million square feet, it is one this young mother,’’ said Freeda Clay, FOE Auxiliary Sec- and proceeds benefit cancer patients at Chil- of the largest pediatric medical facilities in the dren’s of Alabama. United States. Children’s offers inpatient and retary. “All proceeds will be donated to her family.’’ Entry fee for four person teams is inshore - $250 outpatient services at its Russell Campus on per boat, and Birmingham’s offshore - $500 historic South- Blast Off To School event Aug. 14 at Bayside Baptist per boat. There side with addi- is also a cal- tional Bayside Baptist Church in Lillian will host its Blast Off cutta, jackpot specialty serv- To School event on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. category and ices provided on the church campus at 13677 Hwy. 98 (across from the landlubber at Children’s Chevron Station). Visitors will enjoy popcorn, snow cones, entry. South, Chil- hot dogs, a bouncy house and special guests. All activities The captains dren’s on 3rd party will be and in are free. For more info, call 812-371-2323. held Aug. 27 Huntsville and upstairs at Montgomery. OSO at Bear Primary med- Shrimp Fest Golf Challenge For Education is Sept. 10 Point Harbor ical care is pro- beginning at 5 vided in more The National Shrimp Festival's Golf Challenge for Edu- p.m. It includes than a dozen cation, after record breaking participation in 2020, is of- dinner, drinks, live music and a live auction. communities across central Alabama. fering a choice of 8 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. starting times this The weigh-ins are from 4-8 p.m. on Aug. 28 and Children’s is the only health system in Alabama year. The tourney is at Cotton Creek Course at Craft Farms all boats must be under the bridge by 6 p.m. The dedicated solely to the care and treatment of chil- awards ceremony follows. Registration forms are dren. It is a private, not-for-profit medical center in Gulf Shores on Friday, September 10. Players can sign available at Bear Point Harbor (5749 Bay La that serves as the teaching hospital for the Uni- up as foursomes or individuals. The tourney rotates be- Launch Ave., Orange Beach), or online at versity of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) pedi- tween local courses, and it offers golfers fun activities, food, give.childrensal.org. atric medicine, surgery, psychiatry, research and and drinks between holes. Since 1911, Children’s of Alabama has provided residency programs. The medical staff consists of More info: mygulfcoastchamber.com. specialized medical care for ill and injured chil- UAB faculty and Children’s full-time physicians dren. Ranked among the best children’s hospitals as well as private community physicians. Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 17 Page 18 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected]

AROUND TOWN these decades-old cold cases for law enforce- Investigative genealogist ment. How they use GEDmatch. Also, an in- depth look into the genealogy used to solve the to speak Aug. 14 in Foley 1984 murder of nine-year old Christine Jessop. Olivia will be going over case synopsis for a few Olivia McCarter, an investigative genetic ge- of her cases but will talk about some of the ac- nealogist will present a program titled Solving tual genealogical work she did for the notorious Cold Cases Using Investigative Genealogy at Christine Jessop murder case. the Aug. 14 meeting of the Baldwin Genealogy Society at 10 a.m. at the Foley Public Library upstairs meeting room (319 East Laurel Ave.). Gulf Coast Model A Club Guests are most welcome, but pre-registration is required by emailing meets Aug. 28 in Lillian [email protected]. Oliva is majoring in anthropology at USA. She The Gulf Coast Model 'A' Club will be meeting also is an investigative genetic genealogist with at The Baldwin County Heritage Museum in Deep Dive Memorial 5K Aug. 21 at Flora-Bama Redgrave Research Forensic Services, where Elberta (25521 US Hwy. 98) on Saturday, Aug. she helps law enforcement around the continent 28 at 11 a.m. The Flora-Bama will host the Deep Dive 2021 Memorial 5K for close decades-old cold cases, including the case “We are Model 'A' Ford enthusiasts who re- WO1 John Michael Wirka Jr. on Aug. 21 beginning at 9 a.m. of an unidentified eighteen-month-old toddler store and enjoy touring with these old cars,’’ Wirka passed away due to a non-combat-related event in San Sal- thrown off of a bridge in Jackson County, Mis- said member Jim Quinlan. vador in 2020. He is survived by his wife, Erica Anne Wirka, sissippi in December of 1982. For more info, call 727-265-0381 or visit gulf- daughter, Audrey Mae Wirka, and their dog, Archer. Olivia’s presentation will be about what in- coastmodelaclub.net The 5K begins and ends on the beach at the Flora-Bama, and the vestigative genealogists do in order to solve entire run will take place on the Florida side of the state line. Registration is now open and includes a t-shirt, raffle ticket and food and drink tickets for the post-race buffet at Flora-Bama. Vir- tual runners are also welcome to enter the event and register for the post-race auction. Register at combatdiver.itsyourrace.com or on race day. Wirka graduated from FSU with a degree in mechanical engi- neering and worked briefly in the engineering field before seek- ing a higher purpose by enlisting in the U.S. Army in 2010 and gravitating to U.S. Army Special Forces. Sgt. Wirka was assigned to Eglin Air Force Base as a member of Special Forces Opera- tional Detachment-Alpha and deployed multiple times to Afghanistanin, including as a SFC in support of Operation Free- dom’s Sentinel. A friend described him as “quiet, but when he spoke, he spoke with intention. As a dive instructor, he always brightened the stu- dents’ moods when times were hard. John was the epitome of what a Green Beret should be; hardworking, intelligent, humble, funny, kind, and dedicated. He was one of the few people that even when everything was going wrong, he found the positive side and would make a joke to keep the guys going.”

Bacon & Brew Music Bash Aug. 28 at Heritage Park The Bacon & Brew Music Bash Baby sloth Gus will have new South American Adventure exhibit to call home at Al. Gulf Coast Zoo is coming to Heritage Park in The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo used the birth of make it look more like a jungle,’’ Schedule Foley on August 28. The event is a new family member to raise funds and intro- Baby sloths will start to hang upside down at from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., with all duce the community to its new South American around 20-25 days. Once a sloth has branched Adventure exhibit. away from its mother, the independent young- 10 - Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute food and snack vendors offering bacon menu items. Entry fee is Chewie took an early lead over Eco, Gus, ster will inherit mom’s vacant home range. Not 12:30 – Bacon Eating Contest $5. Enjoy a large number of art Flash1 and Shaka in the fundraiser to name only do the offspring inherit their mother’s 1 - False Identity and craft vendors, huge kids’ the baby sloth, which Mom Sylvia gave birth to home range, they also inherit mom’s tastes for 2 - Beer Stein Stacking zone, and live music throughout on Mother’s Day. Herbert is the proud dad. certain leaves and other food options. Right 3 - Water Balloon Toss the day. Experience everything Gus was eventually declared the winner at the now, keepers are offering the baby a wide vari- 4 - Beer Stein Holding bacon, and build forever memo- new exhibit’s grand opening on July 31. The ety of food and leaf options, as well as providing 4 - Bon Jovi Tribute Band ries at this year’s bash. Heritage funds raised will be used for landscaping at the both Sylvia and Gus different types of perching 5 - Bacon Eating Contest Park is located at 200 N. McKen- new exhibit, which also includes tortoises and to strengthen the baby’s climbing abilities. zie St. Info: BestFloridaFest.com macaws. Located at 20499 Oak Road East in Gulf or 352-875-6499. “We designed the new area for our sloth en- Shores, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is open counters and to allow our guests to see some daily 9 a.m. ‘til 4 p.m. Giraffe feedings are from other types of animals you might find in South 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. Sloth and Kangaroo en- American forests. As the exhibit space devel- counters are offered daily weather permitting. Ad. Info: mulletwrapper.com ops, it will get planted up,” said Zoo Executive Admission is $19.95 fo adults, and $14.95 for Director Joel Hamilton. “All the money that children. Kids under 2 are admitted free. More came from the naming contest where we got the info: call 251-256-7008 or visit alabamagulf- 850-492-5221 name Gus will be used to plant the space up to coastzoo.com. Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 1 Page 20 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING • Mason Henderson’s Saucy Fuzz: 9; The WED, AUG 11 Undertow; Orange Beach. fishing near shore with small pieces of shrimp • Flora-Bama Rest. Complex Possible • Gary Story & Friends: 8; Sandshaker at fished near the beach on light tackle. Probables: Schedule on Page 28; Perdido The Wharf; Orange Beach. PIER & SHORE FISHING OUTLOOK Key. Farther out near the longshore sandbar an occa- • Scott Koehn Project: 6; OSO; Orange • Flora-Bama Family Friendly Bingo: 1-4 sional pompano may happen by. Inside the pass, Beach. BY DAVID “THE PIERPOUNDER” THORNTON p.m.; free; family friendly; Flora-Bama; along the seawall, action has been limited as much • Karaoke: 7; Bar 45 at ONE CLUB, Gulf Perdido Key. Shores. due to the immense boating traffic on weekends as • Austin Thompson: 5; Woodside Restau- • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 7; Pappa Few things are guaranteed in life, but the weather to the condition of the water. But some spanish rant at Gulf State Park; Gulf Shores. Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. being HOT in mid August along the coast is one of • Jason Treuman: 5; Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s; mackerel have been caught there, along with occa- • John Joiner & Darrel Roberts: 7; Hub Gulf Shores. them. The hottest of days start out with little or no sional redfish, ladyfish, blue runner, bluefish, many Stacy’s, Innerarity Point. • Jenna McClelland: 7; Stephi Cocktails / thundershower activity along the coast. Soon the undersized mangrove snapper, and hordes of raven- • Artie Hopkins: 5; American Legion Post Cuisine; Orange Beach. rising sun turns the temperature up to 'broil' by mid 99; Foley. ous pigfish and pinfish. • Groovy Ty: 5; Th Angry Crab; Orange • Bingo: 10 a.m.; American Legion Post morning. Then we slowly simmer for the rest of the Another variable to keep in mind while planning Beach. 99; Foley. day. • Karaoke & Dance on The Deck: 7; Live your fishing trips is the tides will be NEAP (August • BBRC Running Club: 5:30 p.m.; Big Bait; Orange Beach. When high pressure is 12-13). Then they will run stronger the following Beach Brewery in Gulf Shores; lafleet- • Bama Beach Pickleball Club: 9-noon; parked overhead we can week as we approach the full moon (August 22nd). feet.com. Church of Christ, 2414 West 1st St., Gulf expect very little relief • Karaoke & League Pool: 7:30; The Of- Most of the beaches to the west (along Fort Morgan Shores; (new members welcome). fice, Foley. from seabreezes because peninsula) are clear of June Grass now. And catches • Anthony Oliver: 6; Live Bait; Orange • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Worship the sinking air does not Beach. of pompano (even limits) have been reported there Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- • John Brust: 6; Ms. Nancy’s Lobby allow much thunder- along with whiting, bluefish, speckled trout, blue nerarity Point) Pensacola. storm activity to form in- runner, redfish, ladyfish, and the ever present hard- Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort, Orange land either. Our water Beach. head catfish. • Delta Donnie: 6; Tacky Jacks, Ft. Mor- THU, AUG 12 • Flora-Bama Rest. Complex Possible temperature will lan- Try topwater plugs or poppers before sunup for gan. Probables: Schedule on Page 28; Perdido guish in the middle to oc- • Tim Roberts: 6: Tacky Jacks, Orange blues and trout. Then switch to suspending twitch- Key. Beach. casionally upper 80s. baits, jerkbaits, or spoons afterwards. Pompano are • Flora-Bama Family Friendly Bingo: 1-4 • Open Mic: 5; Tacky Jacks, Gulf Shores. This is at the upper limit usually caught with bottom rigs baited with shrimp p.m.; free; family friendly; Flora-Bama; • Brent Burns: 6; Ginny Lane; Orange of tolerance for some Perdido Key. and Fishbites or Fishgum. It can be a grind, with Beach. local fish species. Natural die-offs of Scaled and culling through a lot of bycatch species. But it often • Bama Beach Pickleball Club: 9-noon; False sardines (LYs) may continue along the results in a pompano payoff! beaches. And we may even see some young Gulf The Gulf State Park Pier has presented patrons a menhaden (pogies) expire in the canals and back mixed bag of target species this summer like speck- bays from temporary oxygen deprivation due to the led trout, slot redfish, spanish mackerel and even a extreme heat. But that's just a baitfish's life along few pompano. Typically, most of the action has been the north central Gulf Coast. We need to stay hy- with ladyfish, blue runner and small spadefish, of drated, under a wide brimmed hat, and behind sun- which there seems to be no shortage this summer. glasses. There is no shortage of sharks to chase any of these Hopefully, the respite we have experienced with fish either. During the previous fortnight, there the tropical weather this past month will continue. were a couple of days when king mackerel were But the tropics are beginning to stir again as we around the pier in good numbers. By estimations, enter the busier 'Cape Verde' portion of the season. about two dozen were hooked, but only two or three It usually takes about a week for these systems to made it to the pier intact (using very heavy tackle). cross the tropical Atlantic Ocean. And another week Sharks took the rest. A sad testimony to the same for them to transit the Caribbean Sea to even get pier that produced a hundred or more king mack- into the Gulf of Mexico. In the meantime, there is erel a day for a week just 10 years ago. The current plenty of time to sweat, watch the weather, prepare, shark situation is simply intolerable for most pier plan, and fish until anything might arrive. anglers, who really want something to be done to Plane crashes directly in front of Blue Angel Elementary Fishing action has been about standard summer remedy the rampant resident shark predation of mode recently. The June Grass is abating in many their catches! Three family members, including a teacher at Blue Angels Ele- locations. But still persists in some spots, like the Hot as it is, anglers still have a multitude of fish- mentary School, survived when a single-engine aircraft crashed west side of Alabama Point jetty at Perdido Pass. ing options available the next couple of weeks. Beat directly in front of the school and burst into flames near the main Though east of there to Johnson Beach, the water the heat by fishing early or late in the day. Hope you entrance to the school at Blue Angel Pkwy. and Dog Track Rd. has been mostly clear providing spotty early morn- catch a cooling breeze and some fish for dinner. The crash occurred on July 29 at around 2:30 p.m. Phillip Keever, ing action with ladyfish (skipjack), blue runner attached his wife Tiffany and their teenage son were aboard the plane (hardtail), bluefish, and even spanish mackerel. Pictured: HD Swanson shows off two fat pompano when it crashed and are expected to recover, according to the Pen- Gulf and Northern kingfish (whiting and ground and Kayla Brown a nice sized bluefish caught in the sacola News Journal. Firefighters from Naval Air Station Pen- mullet) are a distinct possibility for those bottom surf on the Ft. Morgan peninsula. sacola and Escambia County Fire Rescue quickly extinguished the fire from the wrecked fixed-wing aircraft. Escambia County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Steve Booth told PNJ that U.S. Navy students who happened to be driving by responded and pulled the occupants from the burning plane. "I spoke with the first stu- dent who made it up to the plane," Booth said. "He said as soon as it hit, it burst into flames. God love those kids who stopped and pulled them out." Ad. Info: mulletwrapper.com 850-492-5221 Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 21 Page 22 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING Church of Christ, 2414 West 1st St., Gulf Shores; consin St.; Elberta. (new members welcome). • Texas Hold ‘em: 7; The Office, Foley. • Light Travelers: 5; Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s; Gulf • Baldwin Senior Softball Group: 10 a.m.; 50 and Shores. over; 10.am.; call 225/313-8516 for info & location. • Jonathan Newton: 5; Woodside Restaurant at Gulf • Gulf Shores United Methodist Church Bread Min- State Park; Gulf Shores. istry: 9-10; every Thursday; room 103 on the south • Joshua Stephan Ward: 5; Th Angry Crab; Orange campus, next to Crossroad; 251 968-2411. Beach. • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Worship Center, • Tyler Ward: 7; Stephi Cocktails / Cuisine; Orange 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (Innerarity Point) Pen- Beach. sacola. • Karaoke w. Howard: 8; Tacky Jacks, Ft. Morgan. • Tim Roberts: 6; The Tin Top Restaurant, Bon Sec- FRI, AUG 13 our. • Flora-Bama Rest. Complex Possible Probables: • Karaoke & Dance on The Deck: 7; Live Bait; Or- Schedule on Page 28; Perdido Key. ange Beach. • Flora-Bama Family Friendly Bingo: 1-4 p.m.; free; • Late Night DJ’s: 9; The Club at Live Bait; Orange family friendly; Flora-Bama; Perdido Key. Beach. • Thomas Rhett: 7; The Amphitheater at The Wharf; • JJ Mack: 6: Tacky Jacks, Orange Beach. Orange Beach. • Mel Knapp: 6; Hub Stacey’s at the Point; Innerar- • Bo Grant: 7; Papa Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. ity Point. • Gypsy Pearl: 9; The Office, Foley. • Elaine Petty: 6; Live Bait; Orange Beach. • Carson Station: 5; The Angry Crab; Orange Beach. • John Brust: 6; Ms. Nancy’s Lobby Lounge at Per- • Chase Brown: 5; Perch Restaurant at The Lodge at dido Beach Resort, Orange Beach. Gulf State Park; Gulf Shores. • Karaoke: 6; Tacky Jacks; Gulf Shores. • Ronnie Presley: 5; Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s; Gulf Shores. • Late Night DJ’s: 9; The Club at Live Bait; Orange • Jason Treuman: 5; Carver’s Steakhouse; Orange Beach. Beach. • Bar Trivia Night: 5; Bar 45 Lounge at ONE CLUB, • Gulf Shores. • Karaoke w. Kelly: 8; Sandshaker at The Wharf; Or- ange Beach. • Karaoke: 9; The Undertow; Orange Beach. AD INFO • Danny Grady: 2; Fraternal Order of Eagles; Foley. • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 7; Pappa Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. • Bridge: 11:30 a.m.; Orange Beach Senior Center, 251-981-3440. • Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market: 3-6 p.m.; be- 850-492-5221 hind Fairhope Public Library. • Texas Hold ‘em: 7; The Office, Foley. • Kid Friendly Bingo: 6-8 p.m; drinks & snacks available to purchase; Bear Point Civic Assn; Orange mulletwrapper.com Beach. • Bingo: 5; open to all; Amvets Post 2018; 13085 Wis- Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 23 Page 24 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 25 Page 26 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING Jonathan Puzan: 5; Woodside Restaurant • Zachery Perkins: 5; Th Angry Crab; Or- Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- at Gulf State Park; Gulf Shores. ange Beach. nerarity Point) Pensacola. • Amanda Donald & Katrina Kolb: 7; • Late Night DJ’s: 9; The Club at Live • Ladies AA: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Perdido Stephi Cocktails / Cuisine; Orange Bait; Orange Beach. Bay UMC Activities Center, 13660 Inner- Beach. • Charlie & The Hammerheads: 7 ‘til; arity Point Rd., (Innerarity Point) Pen- • Charlie & The Hammerheads: 7 ‘til; Live Bait; Orange Beach. sacola. Live Bait; Orange Beach. • Amanda Donald & Katrina Kolb: 7; • 3 Bean Soup: 6; Tacky Jacks, Gulf Stephi Cocktails / Cuisine; Orange SUN, AUG 15 Shores. Beach. • Flora-Bama Rest. Complex Possible • Les Linton: 6; Tacky Jacks, Ft. Morgan. • Jay Magginson: 11 a.m.: Tacky Jacks, Probables: Schedule on Page 28; Perdido • TBA: 6: Tacky Jacks, Orange Beach. Orange Beach. Key. • Jay Williams Band: 9; Sandshaker at • JJ Mack: 6: Tacky Jacks, Orange • Austin Thompson: 5; Woodside Restau- The Wharf; Orange Beach. Beach. rant at Gulf State Park; Gulf Shores. • Karaoke & Dance on The Deck: 7; Live • Sand Bar Jam; 1-4 p.m.; Pirates Cove; • Strickly Rivers: 7; Papa Rocco’s; Gulf Bait; Orange Beach. Josephine. Shores. • Late Night DJ’s: 9; The Club at Live • Southern Star: 6:30.; American Legion • Jessie Howell: 5; Carver’s Steakhouse; Bait; Orange Beach. Post 99; Foley. Orange Beach. • False Identity: 7; Hub Stacey’s at the • Destiny Brown: 5; Perch Restaurant at • Bends & Brews Yoga: 11 a.m.; in the Point; Innerarity Point. The Lodge at Gulf State Park; Gulf courtyard; Big Beach Brewery; Gulf • John Brust: 6; Ms. Nancy’s Lobby Shores. Shores. Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort, Orange • John Brust: 6; Ms. Nancy’s Lobby • Gypsy Pearl: 5; Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s; Beach. Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Gulf Shores. • Karaoke on the Tiki Deck: 7 ‘til; Live Beach. • Noah Ferrell: 5; Th Angry Crab; Orange Bait; Orange Beach. • The Defrosters: 2; Flying Harpoon II; Beach. • Bama Beach Pickleball Club: 9-noon; Orange Beach. • Sand Bar Jam; 1-4 p.m.; Pirates Cove; Church of Christ, 2414 West 1st St., Gulf • Brittany Grimes: 6; Tacky Jacks, Gulf Josephine. Shores; (new members welcome). Shores. • Adam Tyler Brown: 4; Tacky Jacks, Ft. • Karaoke w. Kelly Ann: 6; American Le- • Austin Thompson: 1 p.m.; Tacky Jacks, Morgan. gion Post 99; Foley. Ft. Morgan. • Hippie Jim: 11 a.m.: Tacky Jacks, Or- • Open Mixed Doubles Tennis: 7:15 a.m.; • Karaoke w. Howard: 8; Tacky Jacks, Ft. ange Beach. all levels welcome; Gulf Shores Tennis Morgan. • Tim Roberts: 6: Tacky Jacks, Orange Peace Lutheran of Gulf Shores sponsors Flags of Peace 9-11 ceremony Center; corner of West 19th Ave. and • Late Night DJ’s: 9; The Club at Live Beach. West 2nd St. Bait; Orange Beach. • Candy & Matt: 2; Sassy Bass; Ft. Mor- Peace Lutheran Church of Gulf Shores will host a Flags of Peace • Bingo: 5:30; Veterans of Foreign Wars • Jay Williams: 9; Sandshaker at The gan. event from Sept. 9 through Sept. 12 featuring a field of American Post 5659; Elberta. Wharf; Orange Beach. • Karaoke on the Tiki Deck: 7 ‘til; Live • Alcoholics Anonymous: noon; Perdido • Christina Christian: 7; Hub Stacey’s at Bait; Orange Beach. flags flying in unison on the grassy area in front of the church Bay UMC Worship Center; 13660 Inner- the Point; Innerarity Point. • Josh Newcom: 5; The Daquari Bar; just off the Foley Beach Express (8250 Roscoe Rd.). arity Pt. Rd.; 850-492-3056 or 492-6362. • Karaoke on the Tiki Deck: 7 ‘til; Live Wharf in Orange Beach. In a measured grid, these flags will provide a walk-through me- Bait; Orange Beach. • Lisa Zanghi: 6; Ms. Nancy’s Lobby morial as a way to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9- SAT, AUG 14 • Karaoke: 9; The Undertow; Orange Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort, Orange • Flora-Bama Rest. Complex Possible Beach. Beach. 1-1 tragedy. Probables: Schedule on Page 28; Perdido • Free Veteran’s Breakfast: 9-10 a.m.; • The Defrosters: 2; Flying Harpoon II; On Sept. 11, the church will host a ceremony with special serv- Key. American LegionPost 99, Gulf Shores. Orange Beach. ices, family oriented activities and musical performances. Food • Thomas Rhett: 7; The Amphitheater at • Texas Hold ‘em: 7; The Office, Foley. • Danny Grady: 2; Fraternal Order of Ea- will also be available. The Wharf; Orange Beach. • Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fisher- gles; Foley. • Mel Knapp: 5; Woodside Restaurant at mans Market: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 20733 Mi- • John Joiner & Friends: 4; Hub Stacy’s, “Our plan is to not only make this a day of remembering but to Gulf State Park; Gulf Shores. flin Rd. (County Rd. 20), Foley. Innerarity Point. also allow it to be a time for family enjoyment,’’ said event or- • Ja Rythym; 4 p.m.; Pirates Cove; • Baldwin County Genealogical Society: • League Pool: 7; The Office, Foley. ganizer Karla Thornton. Josephine. 10 a.m.; public invited; Foley Library; • AA: 5 p.m.; Perdido Bay UMC Worship Sponsors can purchase a 3X5 U.S. flag on a 7-foot flagpole to par- • Bo Grant: 7; Papa Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. 319 East Laurel Ave. Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- • Wiley Pete: 7; Stephi Cocktails-Cui- • Optimist Club of Perdido Bay: break- nerarity Point) Pensacola. ticipate in the memorial, and patrons are welcome to customize sine; Orange Beach. fast every Saturday at 7 a.m. at the Lil- the pole with ribbons, pictures, pinwheels or other personal mo- • Brandon & Carl: 5; Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s; lian Community Club in Lillian; (251) MON, AUG 16 mentos. Gulf Shores. 961-2620. • Flora-Bama Rest. Complex Possible • Kelly Poole: 5; Carver’s Steakhouse; Or- • AA: 10 a.m.; Perdido Bay UMC Worship Probables: Schedule on Page 28; Perdido At the end of the event, the flag and pole will be available for ange Beach. Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- Key. supporters to take back to their home or business. Cost is $35 to • Turner Mason: 5; Rotolo’s Pizzeria; nerarity Point) Pensacola. • Flora-Bama Family Friendly Bingo: 1-4 sponsor each flag, and corporate sponsorships are also available. Fairhope. • AA: 7 p.m.; Perdido Bay UMC Worship p.m.; free; family friendly; Flora-Bama; Proceeds will benefit the church’s Helping Kids Thrive program and local first responder organizations. Thornton has already lined up various military branches, vet- years & under are free. erans groups, youth groups and local fire, police and EMT per- Tickets on sale for ‘Bama’s Patrons can ride the infamous mechanical sonnel to participate. bull following the rodeo. “Everyone remembers where they were when it happened,” Sept. 9-11 Bulls On Beach Thornton said. “This tragedy brought us together as families and friends. We called people just to touch base and make sure they Tickets are now on sale for Bulls On The Gulf Shores Fire/Rescue Scramble were alright. We came together as a country and our leaders were Beach, one of the Flora-Bama's most antic- behind us. It has been almost 20 years since that unforgettable ipated events of the year. Bring the family slated Sept. 24 at Craft Farms day. How about being part of an event that will draw folks to- out Sept. 9-11 to experience the ultimate gether again?’’ For more info or to sponsor a flag, email peace- [email protected] or visitpeacelutheranal. org or adrenaline rush with three nights of live The First Annual Gulf Shores Fire/Rescue call 251-974-2545. rodeo action featuring professional bull Assn. 4-Person Golf Scramble will be held Pictured: (l to r) John Thornton, Rachel Savage Karen Shields, riders from all around the country. on Friday, Sept. 24 at Craft Farms Golf Re- Belinda Johnson and Jimmy Shields. Thursday night will feature a coloring sort. Registration begins at 6 a.m., and contest bike giveaway for both a lucky lit- play begins at 8 a.m. Cost is $500 per 4- tle boy and girl followed by bull riding person team. Registration forms are avail- (Info: florabama.com). able on facebook or can be dropped off to All three nights will feature adult and Gulf Shores Fire Station 1 located at 1921 Advertise Where It Counts junior bull riders. Doors open at 6 p.m. and West First St. For more info, call Brandon the competition is from 6-9:30 p.m. Tickets Thomas at 251-215-9208 (bthomas@gulf- are $30 daily for adults and $15 daily for shoresal.gov) or Micheal Lucas at 251-269- kids 7 o 17. Three day weekend passes are 1082 or [email protected]. 850-492-5221 - [email protected] $50. for adults and $25 for children. Kids 6 Ad. 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Point. • Chase Brown: 5; Woodside Restaurant • Take Off Pounds Sensibly: 5-7 p.m; • Bingo: 5; 45 Restaurant & Bar; One at Gulf State Park; Gulf Shores. Foley Presbyterian Church; 965- Club, Gulf Shores. • Bama Beach Pickleball Club: 9-noon; 2737.songwriters all original open mic • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 7; Pappa Church of Christ, 2414 West 1st St., Gulf from 9:00-12:00 pm. Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. Shores; (new members welcome). • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Worship • Bridge: 11:30 a.m.; Orange Beach Sen- • Karaoke & Dance on The Deck: 7; Live Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- ior Center, 251-981-3440. Bait; Orange Beach. nerarity Point) Pensacola. • Bingo: 10-2; Gulf Coast Elks Lodge; • Jesse Duncan: 5; Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s; Foley. Gulf Shores. TUE, AUG 17 • Karaoke w. Kelly: 8; Sandshaker at The • Brittany Grimes: 6: Tacky Jacks, Or- • Flora-Bama Rest. Complex Possible Wharf; Orange Beach. ange Beach. Probables: Schedule on Page 28; Perdido • Pool Tourney: 7; Snapper’s; Orange • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 7; Papa Key. Beach. Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. • Flora-Bama Family Friendly Bingo: 1-4 • Texas Hold ‘em: 7; The Office, Foley. • Open Mic with Chris Beverly: 6: OSO; p.m.; free; family friendly; Flora-Bama; • Baldwin Senior Softball Group: 10 a.m.; Orange Beach. Perdido Key. 50 and over; 10.am.; call 225/313-8516 for • Open Mic w/Davo: 7; Sandshaker at • Bama Beach Pickleball Club: 9-noon; info & location. The Wharf; Orange Beach. Church of Christ, 2414 West 1st St., Gulf • Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fisher- • Sandy Roots Songwriters Night: 6; Pur- Shores; (new members welcome). mans Market: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 20733 Mi- ple Parrot Tiki Bar; Perdido Key. • Justin Colvard: 5; Woodside Restaurant flin Rd. (County Rd. 20), Foley. • Bingo: 6; American LegionPost 99, Gulf at Gulf State Park; Gulf Shores. • Foley Kiwanis Club: noon; Vallarta's, Shores. • Karaoke & Dance on The Deck: 7; Live 1145 S. McKenzie St., Foley; 859-771- • League Pool: 7; The Office, Foley. Bait; Orange Beach. 6091. • Open Mixed Doubles Tennis: 7:15 a.m.; • Garrett Howell: 5; Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s; • Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon: 7:30 a.m.; HOLY SPIRIT EPISCOPAL AWARDS GRANT TO WILMER HALL: Holy all levels welcome; Gulf Shores Tennis (1st, 3rd, and 4th Tue); Point Church, Spirit Thrift Shop has awarded a $20,000 grant to Wilmer Hall Children’s Home. Gulf Shores. Center; corner of West 19th Ave. and • Karaoke: 6; Tacky Jacks, Gulf Shores. 13801 Innerarity Point Rd., Pensacola. The grant is funded by thrift shop sales. Wilmer Hall is a non-profit faith-based or- West 2nd St. ganization that serves children and young adults in need in Mobile, Alabama • Cathy Pace: 6; Tacky Jacks, Ft. Morgan. • Celebrate Recovery: (Christ centered • Zoey Burdett: 6: Tacky Jacks, Orange WED, AUG 18 through several programs that provide tutoring, on-campus living and other tools 12 step program); Monday evenings at 6 • Flora-Bama Rest. Complex Possible needed to succeed. The Holy Spirit Thrift Shop is a ministry of Holy Spirit Episco- Beach. p.m.; Christian Life Church in Orange • Chris Beverly Experience: 9; The Un- Probables: Schedule on Page 28; Perdido pal Church in Gulf Shores. The shop is located at 6798A Hwy. 59 North in Gulf Beach; 251-967-4840. Key. Shores. Store hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – dertow; Orange Beach. • Overeaters Anonymous: 6; Holy Spirit • Jayson Harper: 6; Live Bait; Orange • Flora-Bama Family Friendly Bingo: 1-4 1 p.m. More information is available by calling 251-968-2797. Pictured: Tiffany Episcopal Church; Gulf Shores, 616 Ft. p.m.; free; family friendly; Flora-Bama; Ramey, James Underwood, Pratt Paterson, Pam Huerd. Beach. Morgan Rd.; 251-709-5907. • JW Karaoke: 6; Hub Stacy’s, Innerarity Perdido Key. • Bingo: 6; American LegionPost 99, Gulf • Josh Newcom: 5; Woodside Restaurant

WHARF, PEPSI DONATE $10K TO HELP FEED HUNGRY CHILDREN: s part of the So. Much. Summer. series, The Wharf and Birmingham-based Buffalo Rock – Pepsi presented a $10,000 donation to Alabama Credit Union’s Secret Meals for Hungry Children program, which provides non-perishable meals to Alabama children on the weekends throughout the school year. The sponsors agreed to each donate $5 for every child that completed the hunt to the Secret Meals program. Pic- tured: Various representatives for The Wharf and Pepsi presented the funds at a check presentation held at the final 2021 Pepsi Treasure Hunt for Hunger.

Railroad tie fire at recycling plant near Selma visible on weather radars An Aug. 1 fire a few miles east of Selma in the perfectly named town of Burnsville was visible on weather radars at its zenith. The fire at National Salvage & Service Corp. spread throughout the property and burned down the company’s office trailer before spreading to oil-treated railroad ties at the recycling plant in Dallas County. Officials reported that a lightning strike caused the huge fire, and it was under control by Aug. 3 following heavy rains. Nobody was hurt in the fire and evacuations were not needed. The yard at Burnsville typically holds thousands of chemically treated railroad ties that are ground up and used for fuel, primarily in industrial boilers, according to a National Salvage spokesperson. The fire grew from a Ad. Info: mulletwrapper.com small blaze atop a pile of ties to an orange glare that burned throughout the night and was ultimately vis- ible from space. (Photos: Valley Grande Vol. Fire Dept. Facebook page). No one was hurt and no evacuations were required, but officials said the heavy smoke from wood treated with chemicals could cause breathing problems for people with asthma or other medical conditions. 850-492-5221 Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 35 Page 36 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING at Gulf State Park; Gulf Shores. • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 7; Pappa • Food Ministry For Hungry Families: • Bama Beach Pickleball Club: 9-noon; Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. noon-1 p.m.; Grace Lutheran Church, cor- Thomas Rhett & his dad, Rhett Akins at Wharf Aug. 13-14 Church of Christ, 2414 West 1st St., Gulf • Tim Richardson: 5; American Legion ner of West 23rd Ave. and West 4th St. in Shores; (new members welcome). Post 99; Foley. Gulf Shores; 251-968-5991. • Alvarado Road Show: 5; Lucy Buffett’s • Bingo: 10 a.m.; American Legion Post • Food Bank: 9 - 11 a.m every Wednes- The Wharf Amphitheatere in Orange Beach will host (pictured) Lulu’s; Gulf Shores. 99; Foley. day, Perdido Bay Baptist Church, 12600 Thomas Rhett with Rhett Akins and Gabby Barrett on August 13 • Jenna McClelland: 7; Stephi Cocktails / • BBRC Running Club: 5:30 p.m.; Big Sorrento Rd. Pensacola; call for eligiblity & 14, and Lady A with Carly Pearce, Niko Moon and Tenille Arts Cuisine; Orange Beach. Beach Brewery in Gulf Shores; lafleet- requirements at (850) 492-2604. on August 19. Tickets are available online at Tick- • Karaoke & Dance on The Deck: 7; Live feet.com. • Bread Ministry: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Or- Bait; Orange Beach. • Open Mixed Doubles Tennis: 7:15 a.m.; ange Beach United Methodist Church etmaster.com, by phon at 800-745-3000 or a the • Justin Colvard: 5; Th Angry Crab; Or- all levels welcome; Gulf Shores Tennis Brook's Center. Wharf Amphitheater Box Office from 10 a.m. - 4 ange Beach. Center. • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Worship p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. ‘til showtims on • Chase Brown: 6; Tacky Jacks, Ft. Mor- • Food Ministry at Morgan's Chapel Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- concert days. gan. United Methodist Church: 8-9 a.m.; 6325 nerarity Point) Pensacola. • Damian Lamb: 6: Tacky Jacks, Orange Cty Rd 10, Bon Secour, (across from Swift Georgia-born singer/songwriter Thomas Rhett, Beach. School); 251-979-2005. the son of award-winning country crooner Rhett • Anthony Oliver: 6; Live Bait; Orange Akins, didn't seriously consider following in his fa- Beach. • John Brust: 6; Ms. Nancy’s Lobby ther's footsteps until his senior year in high school. Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Raised on a steady diet of Merle Haggard, Hank Beach. Williams, Led Zeppelin, and the Rolling Stones, • Open Mic: 5; Tacky Jacks, Gulf Shores. Rhett inked a publishing deal with EMI just two years into his • Mason Henderson’s Saucy Fuzz: 9; The Undertow; Orange Beach. college career, and landed a song ("I Ain't Ready to Quit") on fel- • Gary Story & Friends: 7; Sandshaker low country-rocker Jason Aldean's 2010 release My Kind of Party. at The Wharf; Orange Beach. Like Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, and Justin Moore, Rhett splits the • Scott Koehn Project: 6; OSO; Orange difference between slick ountry and rowdy good-time rock & roll, Beach. • Karaoke: 7; Bar 45 at ONE CLUB, Gulf Also at The Wharf Amphitheater: Jason Aldean with Hardy, Shores. Lainey Wilson and Dee Jay Silver on August 27 & 28; Chris Tom- • John Joiner & Darrel Roberts: 6; Hub lin with Kari Jobe and Bethel Music on September 2; Whiskey Stacy’s, Innerarity Point. • Brent Burns: 6; Ginny Lane; Orange Myers September 8 & 9 at The Port; Chris Stapleton with The Beach. Marcus King Band & Yola on September 18. • Karaoke & League Pool: 7:30; The Of- fice, Foley.

South Baldwin Theatre kicks off its 50th season with Clue South Baldwin Theatre will kick off its Production 50th season begins August 19-29 iwth a pro- • December 4: North Pole’s Got Talent, duction of Clue sponsored by the City of Gulf Young Artist Production Shores. Clue is a musical based on the board • January 6-16: Neil Simon’s God’s Favorite game Clue. The plot concerns a murder at a • February 10- 20: A Bad Year for Tomatoes, mansion, occupied by several suspects, that Snowbird Production is solved by a detective, while the ending is • February 25- 27: Fourth Annual Radio decided by the audience. There are six char- Show Festival acters, six murder weapons and nine rooms, • March 4-6: The Jefftones leaving the audience to decide between 324 • April 1-10: The Enchanted Bookstore, possibilities. The theatre is located at 2022 Young Artist Production W 2nd St. in Gulf Shores. For more info, call • May 6-15: Picnic Ad. Info: mulletwrapper.com 251-968-6721 or visit sbct.biz. ••• Other SBCT productions include: Pictured: (l to r) Rose Jordan plays The • Oct. 1-10: The Bad Seed Cook; Caymen Russell plays Mrs. Peacock; • November 9-18: James and the Giant Jonah Atkins plays Mr. Green; Marley Page 850-492-5221 Peach; Fantastic Mr Fox, a Young Artist plays Ms. White. Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 37 WHAT’S HAPPENING • Ed Adams: 5; Th Angry Crab; Or- drinks & snacks available to pur- ange Beach. chase; Bear Point Civic Assn; Or- • Alvarado Road Show: 5; Lucy ange Beach. Buffett’s Lulu’s; Gulf Shores. • Bar Trivia Night: 5; Bar 45 • Tyler Ward: 7; Stephi Cocktails Lounge at ONE CLUB, Gulf / Cuisine; Orange Beach. Shores. • JJ Mack: 6: Tacky Jacks, Or- • Karaoke w. Kelly: 8; Sand- ange Beach. shaker at The Wharf; Orange • Skyline Kings: 6; Hub Stacey’s Beach. at the Point; Innerarity Point. • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: • Elaine Petty: 6; Live Bait; Or- 7; Papa Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. ange Beach. • Bridge: 11:30 a.m.; Orange • Karaoke & Dance on The Deck: Beach Senior Center, 251-981- 7; Live Bait; Orange Beach. 3440. • Late Night DJ’s: 9; The Club at • Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Live Bait; Orange Beach. Market: 3-6 p.m.; behind Fairhope • John Brust: 6; Ms. Nancy’s Public Library. Lobby Lounge at Perdido Beach • Texas Hold ‘em: 7; The Office, Resort, Orange Beach. Foley. • Karaoke: 6; Tacky Jacks, Gulf • Baldwin Senior Softball Group: Shores. 10 a.m.; 50 and over; 10.am.; call • Karaoke w. Howard: 8; Tacky 225/313-8516 for info & location. Jacks, Ft. Morgan. • Gulf Shores United Methodist • Tim Roberts: 6; The Tin Top Church Bread Ministry: 9-10; Restaurant, Bon Secour. every Thursday; room 103 on the • Karaoke: 9; The Undertow; Or- south campus, next to Crossroad; ange Beach. 251 968-2411. • Kid Friendly Bingo: 6-8 p.m; • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Page 38 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING • Bar Trivia Night: 5; Bar 45 Lounge at • Lefty Collins: 5; Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s; gion Post 99; Foley. ONE CLUB, Gulf Shores. Gulf Shores. • Open Mixed Doubles Tennis: 7:15 a.m.; • Karaoke w. Kelly: 8; Sandshaker at The • Denise D’Angelo: 5; Carver’s Steakhouse; all levels welcome; Gulf Shores Tennis Wharf; Orange Beach. Orange Beach. Center; corner of West 19th Ave. and COOKIN’ WITH CAROLYN • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 7; Papa • Chase Brown: 5; Perch Restaurant at West 2nd St. Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. The Lodge at Gulf State Park; Gulf • Bingo: 5:30; Veterans of Foreign Wars • Bridge: 11:30 a.m.; Orange Beach Sen- Shores. Post 5659; Elberta. ior Center, 251-981-3440. • Gypsy Pearl: 5; Th Angry Crab; Orange • Alcoholics Anonymous: noon; Perdido BY CAROLYN GODFREY • Fairhope Outdoor Farmers Market: 3-6 Beach. Bay UMC Worship Center; 13660 Inner- p.m.; behind Fairhope Public Library. • Amanda Donald & Katrina Kolb: 7; arity Pt. Rd.; 850-492-3056 or 492-6362. • Texas Hold ‘em: 7; The Office, Foley. Stephi Cocktails / Cuisine; Orange • Baldwin Senior Softball Group: 10 a.m.; Beach. SAT, AUG 21 Zucchini Carrot Cake 50 and over; 10.am.; call 225/313-8516 for • Funky Lampshades: 6; Tacky Jacks, Gulf • Flora-Bama Rest. Complex Possible 2 cups flour info & location. Shores. Probables: Schedule on Page 28; Perdido 2 cups sugar • Gulf Shores United Methodist Church • Delta Donnie: 6; Tacky Jacks, Ft. Mor- Key. Bread Ministry: 9-10; every Thursday; gan. • 2021 Deep Dive Memorial 5k: Flora- 2 tsp. cinnamon room 103 on the south campus, next to • Gringo Fife: 6: Tacky Jacks, Orange Bama Lounge & Oyster Bar; Perdido Key, 1/2 tsp. salt Crossroad; 251 968-2411. Beach. 251-980-5118. • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Worship • Charlie & The Hammerheads: 5; Live • Clue: 7:30; South Baldwin Community 1 tsp. baking powder Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- Bait; Orange Beachh. Theatre; Gulf Shores; 251-968-6721. 2 tsp. baking soda nerarity Point) Pensacola. • Bama Beach Pickleball Club: 9-noon; • Kids Win Fishing Tourney: The Marina 3/4 cup vegetable oil Church of Christ, 2414 West 1st St., Gulf at The Wharf; Orange Beach. FRI, AUG 20 Shores; (new members welcome). • False Identity: 9; The Office, Foley. 4 eggs • Flora-Bama Rest. Complex Possible • Shazam: 9; Sandshaker at The Wharf; • Delta Donnie: 7; Papa Rocco’s; Gulf 1 tsp. vanilla Probables: Schedule on Page 28; Perdido Orange Beach. Shores. Key. • Smokey Otis: 7; Hub Stacey’s at the • Chase Brown: 5; Woodside Restaurant 2 cups shredded zucchini • Flora-Bama Family Friendly Bingo: 1-4 Point; Innerarity Point. at Gulf State Park; Gulf Shores. 1 cup shredded carrots p.m.; free; family friendly; Flora-Bama; • Late Night DJ’s: 9; The Club at Live • Sammy Qadan: 5; Carver’s Steakhouse; Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, sugar, cinna- Perdido Key. Bait; Orange Beach. Orange Beach. • Clue: 7:30; South Baldwin Community • John Brust: 6; Ms. Nancy’s Lobby • Donnie Mills: 5; Rotolo’s Pizzeria; mon, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Add oil, eggs, Theatre; Gulf Shores; 251-968-6721. Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Fairhope. and vanilla; mix well. Fold in zucchini and carrots. Pour • Tim Robinson: 7; Papa Rocco’s; Gulf Beach. • Wiley Pete: 7; Stephi Cocktails-Cui- Shores. • Karaoke on the Tiki Deck: 7 ‘til; Live sine; Orange Beach. into greased 9x13- inch pan and bake for 45 min. When • Jonathan Puzan: 5; Woodside Restau- Bait; Orange Beach. • Charlie & The Hammerheads: 7 ‘til; cool, frost with Cream Cheese Frosting, rant at Gulf State Park; Gulf Shores. • Karaoke w. Kelly Ann: 6; American Le- Live Bait; Orange Beach. Cream Cheese Frosting 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 3-1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans (opt.) Cream butter and cream cheese. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Fold in nuts. Enjoy!

Morgan’s Chapel offers free groceries for families Aug. 14 On Saturday, August 14, Morgan’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Bon Secour will host a drive-through food distribution beginning at 9 a.m. Supported by a grant from the Alabama-West Florida Conference, Morgan’s Chapel is preparing 100 boxes of non-perishable food items to distribute to area families, especially those with school- age children. They will also be giving away basic school supplies. Families are asked to preregister no later than Friday, August 13, by calling the church answering ma- chine at 251-949-7400 and leaving their name & phone number so the church can call back to confirm their reser- vation. Food boxes will be given away beginning at 9 a.m. and recipients should plan to join the carline no later than 9 a.m. Morgan’s Chapel also holds a weekly food pantry Manna Center at First Baptist Church Gulf Shores reopens for in-person service every Wednesday at 8 a.m. All are welcome. Morgan’s Chapel is at 6325 Bon Secour Hwy (County Rd 10), across The Manna Center is a ministry of First Baptist Church Gulf Shores which seeks to help those from Swift School. needing assistance in times of need or crisis. It is open on Tuesdays 9 a.m. - noon and 2-5 p.m. It is located on the corner of West 22nd Street & West 1st Street. The staff can also be reached by phone at 251-948-2485. The Manna Center provides assistance for all regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or religion. It serves the Baldwin County from County Road 8 southby pro- viding assistance with food, clothing, limited furniture, and counseling. We also provide computer as- Ad. Info: mulletwrapper.com sistance to complete applications for jobs and for services provided by other agencies. In the midst of offering assistance, Manna Center will also give individuals the opportunity to learn about God’s free gift of eternal life. Its wish is that each person who comes to find the peace that passes all under- standing and to participate in the local church of their choice. The Center also accepts donations of certain furniture items. All items must be in good condition. Please call 251-948-2485 to find out if 850-492-5221 your item can be donated. All donations must be delivered to the Manna Center on Tuesdays or by appointment. For more information, please call 251-948-2485. Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 39

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f Page 40 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING • Adam Holt: 5; Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s; Gulf Morgan. rant, Bon Secour. Shores. • Shazam: 9; Sandshaker at The Wharf; • Destiny Brown: 7; Papa Rocco’s; Gulf • Austin Thompson & Brent Varner: 1 Orange Beach. Shores. p.m.; Tacky Jacks, Ft. Morgan. • Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fisher- • Mel Knapp: 5; Woodside Restaurant at • Lee Carreon: 6:30; American Legion mans Market: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 20733 Mi- Gulf State Park; Gulf Shores. Post 99; Foley. flin Rd. (County Rd. 20), Foley. • Bends & Brews Yoga: 11 a.m.; in the • Strickly Isbell: 6; Tacky Jacks, Gulf • Texas Hold ‘em: 7; The Office, Foley. courtyard; Big Beach Brewery; Gulf Shores. • Baldwin County Republican Executive Shores. • Gringo Fife: 11 a.m.: Tacky Jacks, Or- Committee: 10 a.m.; Robertsdale City • Shrimp Shak Shooters: 6; Tacky Jacks, ange Beach. Hall Building; 251-379-0748 or don@mc- Gulf Shores. • JJ Mack: 6: Tacky Jacks, Orange grifflaw. com • Lefty Collins: 5; Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s; Beach. • Optimist Club of Perdido Bay: break- Gulf Shores. • Jonathan Newton: 5; Th Angry Crab; Or- fast every Saturday at 7 a.m. at the Lil- • Joey Winters: 5; Carver’s Steakhouse; ange Beach. lian Community Club in Lillian; (251) Orange Beach. • Sand Bar Jam; 1-4 p.m.; Pirates Cove; 961-2620. • Jayson Harper: 5; Th Angry Crab; Or- Josephine. • AA: 10 a.m.; Perdido Bay UMC Worship ange Beach. • Fat Man Squeeze; 4 p.m.; Pirates Cove; Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd., (In- • Chase Brown: 4; Tacky Jacks, Ft. Mor- Josephine. nerarity Point) Pensacola. gan. • John Brust: 6; Ms. Nancy’s Lobby • Ladies AA: 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.; Perdido • Hippie Jim: 11 a.m.: Tacky Jacks, Or- Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort, Orange Bay UMC Worship Center, 13660 Inner- ange Beach. Beach. arity Point Rd., (Innerarity Point) Pen- • Tim Roberts: 6: Tacky Jacks, Orange • Razor Hawk: 7; Hub Stacey’s at the sacola. Beach. Point; Innerarity Point. • Sand Bar Jam; 1-4 p.m.; Pirates Cove; • Destiny Brown: 5; Perch Restaurant at SUN, AUG 22 Josephine. The Lodge at Gulf State Park; Gulf • Flora-Bama Rest. Complex Possible • Jason Trueman: 2; Sassy Bass; Ft. Mor- Shores. Probables: Schedule on Page 28; Perdido gan. • Late Night DJ’s: 9; The Club at Live Key. • Karaoke & Dance on The Deck: 7; Live Bait; Orange Beach. • Full Moon Padde: Dinner at 6;15; pad- Bait; Orange Beach. • Karaoke on the Tiki Deck: 7 ‘til; Live dle to follow; Orange Beach Wind 7 Sail • The Defrosters: 2; Flying Harpoon II; Bait; Orange Beach. Center; Orange Beach. Orange Beach. • The Defrosters: 2; Flying Harpoon II; • Clue: 2:30; South Baldwin Community • Lisa Zanghi: 6; Ms. Nancy’s Lobby Orange Beach. Theatre; Gulf Shores; 251-968-6721. Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort, Orange • Karaoke: 9; The Undertow; Orange • Al & Cathy: noon; The Tin Top Restau- Beach. Beach. • Karaoke w. Howard: 8; Tacky Jacks, Ft.

ADVERTISING INFO 850-492-5221 251-968-5683 mulletwrapper.com Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 41 Page 42 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS• E-Mail: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING • League Pool: 7; The Office, Foley. Beach. • Danny Grady: 2; Fraternal Order of Ea- • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 7; Pappa gles; Foley. Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. Auditions for Coastal Ballet’s Nutcracker are Aug. 21 • John Joiner & Friends: 4; Hub Stacey’s • Open Mic with Chris Beverly: 6: OSO; at the Point; Innerarity Point. Orange Beach. Annual production is Dec. 3-5 at new O.B. Performing Arts Center • 9 Ball APA: 6; The Office, Foley. • Open Mic w/Davo: 7; Sandshaker at The Wharf; Orange Beach. MON, AUG 23 • Sandy Key Records Songwriters Night: Coastal Ballet will host auditions for ages eight and older for • Flora-Bama Rest. Complex Possible 6; Purple Parrot Tiki Bar; Perdido Key. dancing and acting roles (stage assistants are also welcome) for Probables: Schedule on Page 28; Perdido • Bingo: 6; American Legion Post 44, Gulf this December’s presentation of Baldwin County's premier Nut- Key. Shores. cracker performance. Auditions will be held • Flora-Bama Family Friendly Bingo: 1-4 • Open Mixed Doubles Tennis: 7:15 a.m.; p.m.; free; family friendly; Flora-Bama; all levels welcome; Gulf Shores Tennis on Saturday, August 21 from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Perdido Key. Center; corner of West 19th Ave. and at Coastal Ballet’s Orange Beach studio at • Chase Brown: 5; Woodside Restaurant West 2nd St. 4223 Orange Beach Blvd in the Orange at Gulf State Park; Gulf Shores. • League Pool: 7; The Office, Foley. Beach Medical Arts Center (More info: 251- • Bama Beach Pickleball Club: 9-noon; • Overeaters Anonymous: 6; Holy Spirit Pen Air donates $9,621 to Church of Christ, 2414 West 1st St., Gulf Episcopal Church; Gulf Shores, 616 Ft. 979-9851 or CoastalBallet.com). Shores; (new members welcome). Morgan Rd.; 251-709-5907. Peformances are scheduled Dec. 3-5 at the • Patrick Cross: 5; Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s; • Celebrate Recovery: (Christ centered 12 brand new Orange Beach Performing Arts Baldwin Education Coalition Gulf Shores. step program); Monday evenings at 6 Center at Orange Beach High School. • Karaoke & Dance on The Deck: 7; Live p.m.; Christian Life Church in Orange Pen Air Federal Credit Bait; Orange Beach. Beach; 251-967-4840. Coastal Ballet owner Madame Rio Barlow • Chase Brown: 6; Tacky Jacks, Ft. Mor- • T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): (pictured) will direct the performances Union recently presented gan. weigh-in 5:30; meeting 6; First Presbyte- scheduled for early December. Barlow the Baldwin County Edu- • Damian Lamb: 6: Tacky Jacks, Orange rian Church of Foley; (Berry & Highway trained at The Royal Academy of Dance in cation Coalition with a London and at The Juilliard School in New check worth $9,621.36 York, specializing in the Russian Vaganova technique; Madame courtesy of the Share It® Barlow danced with companies such as the Miami Ballet and the program. Orange Beach ready to rebuild boardwalks at Seawall Park Alabama Ballet. Madame Rio’s wealth of expertise in the art of “Pen Air is committed to Classical Ballet is a summation of extensive training and career supporting education,” said Large sections of Seawall Park underneath the Perdido experiences acquired in the United States and abroad. (pictured right) Casey Pass Bridge, its infrastructure damaged during Hurri- She received her training through the Royal Academy of Dance Brueske, Community Edu- cane Sally this past September, will hopefully, be open by in London, England. Her tutelage in the Vaganova Method was cation Development Spe- the end of the year, and full repaired by next spring then coupled with instruction and professional dancing during cialist for Pen Air. “And break, according to Orange Beach City Administrator her time with The Julliard School in New York. Madame Rio then that’s exactly what we’ve Ken Grimes. became a soloist and instructor for the Miami Ballet and Thomas been able to do over the last 11 years with this pro- Orange Beach prioritized rebuilding essential facilities Armour. after the storm, but has now allocated funds to repair one Madame Rio danced professionally with The Miami Ballet and gram.” Share It® cards donate of Orange Beach’s most beautiful vistas. The Alabama Ballet. During her time with The Miami Ballet, she The Perdido Pass seawall and fishing area fall under the was a soloist for Walt Disney Enterprises. She served as Instruc- .01¢ for every signature- tor, Ballet Mistress and Event Coordinator at the Alabama School based debit card transac- responsibility of the Alabama Department of Transporta- of Fine Arts (ASFA) in Birmingham. She also ran two schools tion made to the local tion, but it was closed in 2012 because it was comprised while in Birmingham. school district of choice to and declared unsafe. Tired of the unsightly fence and clo- After moving to South Baldwin County, she opened Gulf Coast members, who select the sure of one of the city’s prized amenities, city officials Ballet in Orange Beach. In 2008, she opened the doors to Coastal school district of their began looking for ways to get the park back open so fish- Ballet Academy in Foley. But her studio is now back where it choosing. ermen and sightseers could enjoy one of the most unique “The Baldwin County started in the Medical Arts Building in Orange Beach on Hwy. places in Alabama. 161. Madame Rio has groomed students who went on to become Education Coalition sup- ports Baldwin County’s 45 With the state’s permission, Orange Beach made im- professional dancers, ballet teachers, beauty pageant contestants, provements in the area by shoring up the worst spots, and international dance competition participants. Madame Rio’s public schools serving close dedication to her students is enhanced by her desire to develop a to 32,000 students, said and adding landscaping that included palm trees, en- mind, body and spirit symbiosis. (pictured left) Terry hanced lighting, a boardwalk and benches. Burkle, Executive Director In addition destroying most of the boardwalks at Per- for BCEC. Through the dido Pass Park, Hurricane Sally damaged foundations years, funds have pro- and utility lines there, making a majority of the park un- vided teachers for profes- safe. The rebuild included an extension of the boardwalk Baldwin County Public School System students will receive free meals sional development and classroom literacy re- north of the bridge to connect with the city’s helipad. Baldwin County Public School students will receive free break- sources geared toward im- Mullet Wrapper fishing columnist David Thornton said fasts for schools with breakfast programs in place and lunchesat proving student the seawall is one of his favorite places to fish. “The over- all schools for the entire school year, according to a letter Super- achievement. head lights really draw in the baitfish, and the gamefish intendent Eddie Tyler sent to parents on Aug. 5. “This year’s donation will like ladyfish, bluefish and spanish mackerel have follow,’’ “We have some great news as we get ready to start another help meet the needs of our Thornton said. school year, something I think we all needed right about now,’’ most vulnerable students Tyler wrote. “Due to a USDA waiver for school year 2021-22, all through a new service pro- students will receive breakfast and lunch at no charge. Families viding tangible resources do not have to apply for free and reduced meals to receive them.’’ through school counselors. Tyler added that completing an application is still critical in A variety of school sup- Advertising Information: order for families and schools to receive additional financial as- plies, hygiene, clothing, sistance each year and the free meals are not available to stu- health, household and food dents attending Virtual School. related items will be avail- The program is funded by the USDA and rules require they able in a resource room at 850-492-5221 must get a full meal to have the fee waived. Buying single or extra each school,” said Burkle. items, such as a container of milk, a roll or piece of fruit, would re- For more info, visit pe- quire a charge. nair.org. mulletwrapper.com Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 43 Page 44• The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING 59). Bama; Perdido Key. • Alcoholics Anonymous: noon; Perdido • Bama Beach Pickleball Club: 9-noon; “Be French-Be Lucky’’ for an hour Bay UMC Activities Center; 13660 In- Church of Christ, 2414 West 1st St., nerarity Pt. Rd.; 850-492-3056 or 492- Gulf Shores; (new members welcome). Aug. 13 at Foley Public Library 6362. • JERI: 5; Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s; Gulf • Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon: Shores. Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Gulf • Justin Colvard: 5; Woodside Restau- Did you know that the number Shores at noon; Alanon at Orange rant at Gulf State Park; Gulf Shores. thirteen was once considered lucky Beach Presbyterian Church in Orange • Karaoke & Dance on The Deck: 7; in France? It appeared on postcards Beach at 7 p.m.; 800-477-1104. Live Bait; Orange Beach. and charms as a symbol of good luck. • Ladies AA: 10 a.m.; Perdido Bay • Karaoke: 5; Tacky Jacks, Gulf Shores. On Friday, Aug. 13, from 4-5 p.m., UMC Activities Center, 13660 Innerar- • Gringo Fife: 6; Tacky Jacks, Ft. Mor- Foley Library will host a come and ity Point Rd., (Innerarity Point) Pen- gan. go event – “Be French, Be Lucky!” sacola. • Brittany Grimes: 6: Tacky Jacks, Or- Join us for games, prizes and • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Wor- ange Beach. ship Center, 13660 Innerarity Point • Jayson Harper: 6; Live Bait; Orange treats from France. Play a French Rd., (Innerarity Point) Pensacola. Beach. game, learn some French words, be • Open Mic w/Chris Beverly: 6; Sand- Mona Lisa for a photo and try some TUE, AUG 24 shaker at The Wharf; Orange Beach. French pastries. Each attendee will • Flora-Bama Rest. Complex Possible • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 7; be entered in the drawing for a door Probables: Schedule on Page 28; Per- Pappa Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. prize, too. Parents are asked to stay dido Key. • JW Karaoke: 6; Hub Stacy’s, Innerar- • Flora-Bama Family Friendly Bingo: ity Point. with their children at this come and 1-4 p.m.; free; family friendly; Flora- Alabama Coastal BirdFest registration opens Aug. 9 go program. No reservation is re- • Bingo: 5; 45 Restaurant & Bar; One quired. More info: foleylibrary.org, or From trips and workshops that showcase the beauty and diversity of bird watch- Facebook. ing, plants and wildlife in Mobile and Baldwin counties, to new activities like the the Building a Backyard Habitat seminar, in which participants will discover how to transform their yards into beautiful landscapes that attract birds and other wildlife, the 17th Annual Alabama Coastal BirdFest is shaping up to be an exciting four-day Al. Coastal Foundation outreach event! Registration opens August 9, and trips and workshops will be filled on a first come first served basis. Aug. 28 at Big Beach Brewery The 17th annual John L. Borom Alabama Coastal Birdfest will be held Oct. 6-9 and offer one of the prime birdwatching opportunities on the Gulf Coast during fall Big Beach Brewing Company (300 migration. More than 370 bird species have been spotted at various locations along East 24th Ave. in Gulf Shores) will the Alabama coast, and BirdFest guides expertly lead attendees on boat and walk- ing trips to some of the best birding spots in the area. host an Alabama Coastal Founda- Alabama Coastal BirdFest takes attendees into the Mobile Delta, to the Dauphin tion Connect To Your Coast outreach Island Bird Sanctuary, the Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, and the Blakeley event on Aug.28 between noon and Island Mud Ponds, among other locations. The four-day event also includes work- p.m. during those hours and join the shops on subjects such as hummingbirds, the basics of birding, monarch butterflies, ACF staff for some locally brewed and this year for the first time, a workshop on how to choose and plan and national beverages and learn how you can or international birding trip. Plus, a family-friendly bird and conservation expo on help our coastal environment in the the campus of Coastal Alabama Community College. upper part of the Tensaw Delta wa- Since 2004, BirdFest has raised more than $100,000 to help preserve and protect vital coastal bird and wildlife habitat and increase the awareness of the great bio- tershed. logical diversity of the Alabama Gulf Coast. More info: southalabamalandtrust.org. 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BALDWIN EMC FOUNDATION ISSUES ROUND-UP GRANTS: The Baldwin County Electric Membership Charitable Foundation recently pre- sented grants made possible through Baldwin EMC’s Operation Round Up program, which collects money for charitable causes by rounding up participating members’ electric bills to the next highest dollar amount, with the extra change used to fund grants. Grants must meet one of six qualifying categories: food, clothing, shelter, health, environment and education. Grants were presented to the following organ- izations: Youth Reach Gulf Coast, a Christ-centered home offering a ministry de- signed to remold the values and turn around the lives of at-risk young men, ages 18-22; Baldwin County Sheriff’s Boys Ranch, which offers housing for abused, neg- lected or otherwise at-risk young men; The Shoulder, a Christian-based treatment center for individuals affected by alcohol/drug abuse and their families; The Roberts- dale Rotary Club for their efforts in support of Camp ASCCA and RYLA Camp. United Way of Baldwin County, which provides support to 30 nonprofit health and human service agencies in Baldwin County; Alabama Credit Union Foundation, for its Secret Meals for Hungry Children project. Pictured: ORU Foundation Vice Chair- man Oswalt Lipscomb (second from left) and Secretary Mary Lou McMillan (far right) make a grant presentation to Alabama Credit Union Foundation representa- tives Vickie Loper and Bonnie Bell. Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 45 Page 46• The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] WHAT’S HAPPENING Club, Gulf Shores. Cuisine; Orange Beach. • Artie Hopkins: 5; American Legion Post • Bridge: 11:30 a.m.; Orange Beach Sen- • Joey Winters: 5; Th Angry Crab; Orange 99; Foley. ior Center, 251-981-3440. Beach. • Gulf Shores Lions Club: noon; 2nd & • Bingo: 10-2; Gulf Coast Elks Lodge; • Karaoke & Dance on The Deck: 7; Live 4th Wednesday; noon; Adult Activity Cen- Foley. Bait; Orange Beach. ter, Gulf Shores; 251-968-2823. • Pool Tourney: 7; Snapper’s; Orange • Delta Donnie: 6; Tacky Jacks, Ft. Mor- • BBRC Running Club: 5:30 p.m.; Big Beach. gan. Beach Brewery in Gulf Shores. • Karaoke w. Kelly: 8; Sandshaker at The • Brittany Grimes: 6: Tacky Jacks, Or- • Karaoke & League Pool: 7:30; The Of- Wharf; Orange Beach. ange Beach. fice, Foley. • Texas Hold ‘em: 7; The Office, Foley. • Brent Burns: 6; Ginny Lane; Orange • Bingo: 10 a.m.; American Legion Post • Baldwin Senior Softball Group: 10 a.m.; Beach. 99; Foley. 50 and over; 10.am.; call 225/313-8516 for • John Brust: 6; Ms. Nancy’s Lobby • Open Mixed Doubles Tennis: 7:15 a.m.; info & location. Lounge at Perdido Beach Resort, Orange all levels welcome; Gulf Shores Tennis • Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fisher- Beach. Center. mans Market: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 20733 Mi- • Anthony Oliver: 6; Live Bait; Orange • Food Bank: 9-11 a.m every Wednesday, flin Rd. (County Rd. 20), Foley. Beach. Perdido Bay Baptist Church, 12600 Sor- • South Baldwin Republican Women: • Open Mic: 5; Tacky Jacks, Gulf Shores. rento Rd. Pensacola; call for eligiblity re- Gift Horse Rest., 11:30 a.m.; 4th Tuesday • Mason Henderson’s Saucy Fuzz: 9; The quirements at (850) 492-2604. “Life is Short. Eat Dessert First” of Every Month, public invited, Info: 251- Undertow; Orange Beach. • Bread Ministry: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Or- 978-6178. • Gary Story & Friends: 8; Sandshaker ange Beach United Methodist Church • Orange Beach City Council Meeting: 5 at The Wharf; Orange Beach. Brook's Center. p.m.; City Hall; 980-INFO. • Scott Koehn Project: 6; OSO; Orange • Food Ministry For Hungry Families: Sweetest Chefs culinary event Sept. 17 at The Wharf • Overcomers Outreach: 7 p.m.; First Beach. noon-1 p.m.; Grace Lutheran Church, cor- Baptist Church of Orange Beach; 980- • John Joiner & Darrel Roberts: 6; Hub ner of West 23rd Ave. and West 4th St. in If you love eating desserts or watching baking shows, make 1705. Stacy’s, Innerarity Point. Gulf Shores; 251-968-5991. plans to attend the 6th Annual Sweetest Chefs, a culinary event • Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon: 7:30 a.m.; • Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 7; Pappa • Gulf Shores Lions Club: noon; noon; spotlighting America’s top pastry chefs on September 17 from 6 - (1st, 3rd, and 4th Tue); Point Church, Rocco’s; Gulf Shores. Adult Activity Center; 251-968-2823. 13801 Innerarity Point Rd., Pensacola. 9 p.m. at The Wharf in Orange Beach. Guests will sample • Foley Kiwanis Club: noon; Vallarta's, desserts from approximately 20 pastry chefs from around the 1145 S. McKenzie St., Foley; 859-771- country and vote to determine the outcome of the coveted Sweet- 6091. est Chefs Awards announced live at the conclusion of the evening. • AA: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Worship Center, (Innerarity Point) Pensacola. This event is open to the public, but a ticket will be required for • Al-Anon: Noon; Perdido Bay UMC Ac- admission. A variety of ticket options are available including VIP tivities Center, 13660 Innerarity Point and early-admission. Prices range from $50 for Early-Bird Gen- Rd., (Innerarity Point) Pensacola. eral Admission tickets to $200 for one of only 40 VIP tickets. Tick- WED, AUG 25 ets are on sale now at SweetestChefs.com. • Flora-Bama Rest. Complex Possible Other features of the 2021 Sweetest Chefs weekend include: Probables: Schedule on Page 28; Perdido Welcome cocktail; Live baking and pastry demonstration stage; Key. Live music; Savory food and beverage tastings; Door prizes; and • Flora-Bama Family Friendly Bingo: 1-4 p.m.; free; family friendly; Flora-Bama; optional VIP experience. Perdido Key. “We are excited to bring the event to the Alabama Gulf Coast • Josh Newcom: 5; Woodside Restaurant this year. Not only is it a great way to celebrate these talented at Gulf State Park; Gulf Shores. • Jesse Duncan: 5; Lucy Buffett’s Lulu’s; chefs, but a fantastic opportunity to show off the beauty of Al- Gulf Shores. abama’s beaches. Previous years have brought many visitors into • Bama Beach Pickleball Club: 9-noon; Mississippi to experience this unique event. Sweetest Chefs at Church of Christ, 2414 West 1st St., Gulf the beach is just icing on the cake,” said Angel Lanier-White, proj- Shores; (new members welcome). ect manager and an Orange Beach native. • Jenna McClelland: 7; Stephi Cocktails / Sweetest Chefs helps provide scholarship dollars for deserving culinary students at the Gulf Coast Culinary Institute at Coastal Alabama Community College. Participating chefs, restaurants and the demonstration stage lineup will be announced in the com- ing weeks. Sweetest Chefs is produced by EATYALL, a Mississippi-based company that connects farmers and food makers to chefs around the globe. Event hosts are Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism and Gulf Shores|Orange Beach Sports & Events in partnership with The Wharf. For more information, visit SweetestChefs. Pictured: Grand tasting Featured chefs include Patty Clark of Warehouse Bakery & Donuts in Fairhope; Lennon Harrison of Voyager’s at Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach; and Geri- Martha O’Hara of Big Spoon Creamery & Sons Donuts in Birm- ingham. ADVERTISE WHERE IT COUNTS 850-492-5221 mulletwrapper.com Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 47

Gulf Shores Middle School Cheerleaders named Camp Champs The Gulf Shores Middle School cheerleaders attended UCA camp this past week at the Foley Sports Tourism Center. They received blue superior ribbons for their cheer and camp routine. They were named the 2021 Champ Camps for the large Jr./Jv division on the final day of competition. Portia Hollis, Ella Gilbert, Carson Mckee, Emmie Johnson, and Ella Godbold were named All-Americans and invited to perform at the Thanksgiving Day Parade at Disney World.

Tigress Gym owner meets tiger shark A youtube video of a shark sighting ST. BENEDICT’S ROBOTICS at the wave break in the Gulf gar- PLACES 10TH AT WORLDS: St. nered thousands of shares earlier this Benedict Catholic School is now known on the world stage thanks to students Lauren month. Abi Young of Tigress Gym in Wood and Lauren Baird (pictured) who Foley posted that the shark was about placed 10th in their division at the VEX IQ World Tournament. During the live remote 12 ft. long and very thick. She spotted event, over 1,600 teams from 30 countries it about 250 yards from The Gulf and 49 US states competed in timed, heart- State Park Pier. And yes, the star of pounding robotics competition matches with their custom-built robots. Wood and Baird the post was later identified as a tiger represented their region of Alabama as the shark, plentiful in the Gulf. only team in the Middle School division. St. Benedict Catholic School is proud to offer a “I’m the shark girl. Come follow my robust STEM program where students can all women’s gym, Tigress Gym in learn about technology and engineering Foley and ask about the Great White while simultaneously improving math and reasoning skills. All students have a weekly deal,’’ Abi posted in honor of the sight- STEM lab, where they have the opportunity ing. Tigress is described on facebook to use different programs – from coding their very own interactive games to designing 3D as being “results oriented.” More info: models that come to life on a 3D printer. facebook or (251) 504-4474. Page 48 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] “Um, no,” mumbled the direc- mind if I put some music on?" I'll take the attorney!" at the sad bits, and hiding its tor. I said, "Not at all." •••••••••• eyes with its paws at the scary “Or that my brother is unem- He said, "Kiss?" Do you know what I love most bits. ployed? Or that my sister’s hus- I said, "Let's listen to the about baseball? The pine tar, After the movie, the man ap- band left, leaving her broke music first, then see how we the resin, the grass, the dirt. proaches the dog's owner, "Wow, Funny with four kids?” feel." And that's just in the hot dogs! your dog really seemed to enjoy “I had no idea.” •••••••••• •••••••••• the movie. I'm amazed!" “So,” said the banker, “if I don’t I'm am so old that when I was Military leaders succeed in "I can't believe it myself,” the Bones give them any money, why a kid, the Dead Sea was only building a computer able to man replied. "He hated the would I give any to you?” sick. solve any strategic or tactical book." By Ron “Bones” Jones •••••••••• ••••••••••g problem. •••••••••• Customer: Barkeep, what’s the Me: “Your underwear is much They are assembled in front of Waiter: I just wanted to let you special today? too tight and very revealing.” the new machine and in- know kids eat free. Barkeep: It’s an original drink My wife: “Wear your own then.” structed to feed a difficult tacti- Dad: Good, I'll have water and we call the Zomazoid. It’s made •••••••••• cal problem into it. my daughter will have the with 2 shots each of 100 proof A man has a heart attack and They describe a hypothetical steak and a kid's light beer. alcohols. It contains Vodka, Ten- is brought to the hospital ER. situation to the computer and •••••••••• nessee Whiskey, Tequila, and The doctor tells him that he will then ask the pivotal question: I was sitting in a Chinese Scotch, topped with Irish not live unless he has a heart attack or retreat? restaurant last night and it Cream and Banana slices. transplant right away. The computer hums away for suddenly went dark. The waiter Customer: What do the cus- Another doctor runs into the an hour and then comes up came over and said: "You all tomers that order this drink say room and says, "You're in luck, with the answer: Yes. need to start clapping!" about it? two hearts just became avail- The generals look at each We all started to clap and the Barkeep: No one knows. We able, so you will get to choose other, somewhat stupefied. Fi- lights came on! A local charity had never re- can’t understand what they’re which one you want. One be- nally one of them submits a sec- I said: "How did that happen?" ceived a donation from the saying. longs to an attorney and the ond request to the computer: He replied: "Old Chinese town’s banker, so the director •••••••••• other to a social worker." Yes what? proverb, many hands make made a phone call. I phoned up the fishing The man quickly responds, The computer responded: Yes light work." “Our records show you make helpline and told the man, “I’m "The attorney." Sir. •••••••••• $500,000 a year, yet you haven’t really hopeless at fishing and The doctor says, "Wait! Don't •••••••••• Two hitmen are walk into a given a penny to charity,” the need some tips." you want to know a little about A man sees a dog sitting be- scary woodland. director began. “Wouldn’t you The man said, “Okay, can you them before you make your de- side its master intently watch- The first hitman says, “I don’t like to help the community?” hold the line?” cision?" ing the movie in the row ahead mind admitting I feel a little The banker replied, “Did your I said, “No.” The man says, "I already know of him. afraid!” research show that my mother •••••••••• enough. Social workers are It even seemed to be enjoying The second hitman replies, is ill, with extremely expensive I was in a taxi the other day bleeding hearts and the attor- the movie: wagging its tail in “How do you think I feel, I have medical bills?” and the driver said, "Do you ney probably never used his. So the happy bits, drooping its ears to walk back alone!”

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Sunrise at Romar House from Anthony Smith.

Pat Thornton: “Somewhere under the rainbow, is there a pot of gold?’’

Beautiful West Beach from Phillip Thomas.

“Cute pic from bachelorette weekend,’’ writes Sarah Thigpen. “We just relocated and love it so much,’’ writes Ashley Paige. “Here is my photo of Palmetto Creek Sunrise.’’

Jane Sims is “loving life on the Gulf.’’

“Twilight over Cypress Gates Full moon over Pirates Cove Pond in Foley,’’ writes Joyce “Happened to snap this shot on an early morning walk “Mr Frog admiring himself from two from Steve Smith. Mangione. past Wade Ward Nature Park,’’ writes Adam Collignon. angles,’’ writes Courtney Gibb. Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 51 Page 52 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] Coastal Alabama home to treasure trove of avian species Alabama uses ReStore funds to acquire The West End of Dauphin Island By Taylor Pool jured by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.” U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Among the bird species present at the West End are A major milestone on the path to restoring the Gulf the piping plover and red knot. These two shorebirds of Mexico was marked recently as the state of Ala- are a threatened species within their Alabama range, bama acquired the West End of Dauphin Island. The and are protected under the Endangered Species Act. acquisition conserves habitat for coastal bird popula- Piping plovers frequent Alabama’s quiet shoreline tions that are dependent on the area. throughout fall, winter and spring. Red knots are The Dauphin Island West known for their more than 9,300-mile annual migra- End Acquisition project was tion, one of the longest-distance migrants in the ani- “Birding and approved as part of the Ala- mal kingdom. Conserving this parcel of land will bama Restoration Plan III and ensure that the sensitive coastal habitat is protected bird conserva- Environmental Assessment in for years to come. December 2019. Tracking birds on the go tion efforts are The 840 acres is a diverse Conserving bird habitat is vital for species conserva- a key compo- coastal habitat made up of tion, but so is knowing where Alabama’s coastal birds Working with our partners to conserve the flyways, dunes, marshes, and beaches. are going and staying. A project to track seasonal stopover areas, and nesting habitats for Alabama’s nent of this be- Sea turtle and several bird movements and habitat use of two species of colonial coastal birds is just one of the ways U.S. Fish & cause our area species use these habitats for wading birds is providing valuable information for fu- Wildlife Service is collaboratively restoring the Gulf. nesting. Migratory birds use ture planning to restore wading bird species in Ala- An abundance of birds call Alabama home, as the “Yel- is part of the the area as a prime resting bama still recovering from the Deepwater Horizon lowhammer State” refers to the common name for the spot during migrations. The spill. The project relies on the use of electronic trans- northern flicker woodpecker, the state bird of Ala- winter and Service’s team will work in mitters attached to captured birds. bama. spring migra- close coordination with the The project has been underway since last July. Biolo- Specifically, coastal Alabama is home to a treasure State of Alabama and Mobile gists will use the information to better understand trove of avian species that nest on the beach and use tion routes.” County to restore this valu- important colonial wading bird foraging, resting and the area for stopover on their migratory journeys able property. nesting areas in coastal Alabama which will allow for around the world. “Public ownership of the more efficient and effective restoration. The Gulf’s coast is subject to battering from hurri- West End of Dauphin Island will allow for the protec- “This project gives us an important way to under- canes and storm surge, land loss from a lack of sedi- tion and management of its habitats,” said Chris stand the many impacts that affect colonial nesting ment transfers, and increased development — making Blankenship, Commissioner of the Alabama Depart- wading bird populations, including human distur- coastal restoration projects all that more important. ment of Conservation and Natural Resources. bances such as the Deepwater Horizon spill. The data The incredible amount of bird habitat is good news “Through the collaborative work of the Alabama provided through this project will help us to more ef- for outdoors enthusiasts. Birding trails and hunting Trustee Implementation Group, and the local stake- fectively restore bird species injured by the spill,” said opportunities are prevalent, and birding as a sector of holders, the acquisition of this land will have a Kate Healy, a Service biologist who works in the Gulf tourism is huge. Roughly $17.3 billion is spent on tremendous benefit for coastal and water birds in- restoration office. wildlife-watching trips and related expenses, with an estimated 20 million Americans traveling for birding. “While our 32-mile stretch of sugar-white sand beaches is what draws people to Gulf Shores and Or- ange Beach, the broader nature and outdoors are part of our core marketing focus, especially in the last year with the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Beth Gendler, CFO of Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Tourism. “We learned during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill just how vital it is that we protect our special environment for residents and visitors to enjoy and appreciate in the future. Birding and bird conservation efforts are a key component of this because our area is part of the winter and spring migration routes.” The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (Service) Gulf Restoration Office biologists are focused on land restoration, while also looking to the sky — literally — as they track birds’ migration patterns. Dauphin Island’s West End Amid settlement negotiations and cleanup efforts from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, one spit of land remained in focus for biologists. Roughly 840 acres of coastal habitat, which until recently was pri- vately owned, is known as the West End of Dauphin Island. The U.S. Census Bureau has designated the area as 166-square-miles, which includes about 96% open water that is invaluable habitat for coastal birds. Pictured: Red knots are one of the two bird species listed as threatened who frequent the West End of Dauphin Island; A mist net is placed behind a nesting colony enables biologists to capture and band birds for the telemetry study. Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Page 53 Page 54 • The Mullet Wrapper • Aug. 11-25, 2021 • Ad. Info: 850-492-5221 • SHARE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS • Email: [email protected] site of a proposed new high school and city utilities included. 55+ only. No pets. Text repair, painting, lawn care, fence repair 2am, hourly pay plus tipout; Apply in per- park, this 4 BR, 2 ½ BA home two-story, 251-752-0381. and light tree removal. 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