COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Ongoing and Upcoming Events, PAGE 15 Dolphins lose by one point in overtime PAGE 12 Diabetic alert dogs The Islander PAGE 9 INSIDE SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | 75¢ Cowboys thrill crowds at In it to annual Bulls on the Beach win it By MELANIE LECROY [email protected] The man behind the toll fight Cowboys crowded the Alabama — Florida line this By ALLISON MARLOW weekend for an eight-second [email protected] ride. An eight-second ride 32nd Annual doesn’t seem long unless you When Alabama are on the back of a ton of tax payers stood firm Alabama bucking muscle. against the proposed The seventh annual Flora- I-10 bridge expansion Coastal Bama Bulls on the Beach toll, the man at the was a three-day event this center of the fight had Cleanup set year. Cowboys from Missis- already been in the ring sippi, Georgia, Tennessee and for decades. Alabama filled the parking State Auditor, Jim for Sept. 21 lot next to the Flora-Bama. Zeigler, began his politi- Bulls and ponies were housed cal career as a teenager, MELANIE LECROY / STAFF PHOTO By MELANIE LECROY in pins near the road and winning the title of [email protected] A bullfighter keeps the barrel between himself and the bull as he tries Student Government SEE COWBOYS, PAGE 18 to round it up. Association President Alabama Coastal in 1970 at the University Cleanup, the state's largest of Alabama. one-day volunteer event, To claim that vic- returns for its 32nd year tory, Zeigler went Sept. 21. Residents, visitors, Preserving the dunes head to head with an businesses, and groups are organization known organizing to pick up trash as The Machine. The and recycle near one of over more-than 100-year-old 30 coastal zone locations. group has been accused The event runs from 8 a.m. of white supremacy, to noon, rain or shine. Vol- election interference unteers are needed on foot, both off campus and on on water, and at the zones to and physical assaults help recycle. For the third against students. year in a row, recycling will “But we beat ‘em,” take place at each of the Zeigler says with a zones. slight smile. So it should have SEE COASTAL, PAGE 2 been no surprise then that on May 13 when a COURTESY THE CITY OF ORANGE BEACH COASTAL RESOURCES Facebook page dubbed “Block the Mobile Bay- DEATHS PAGE 8 As beach nesting bird season comes to an end and posts and ropes are removed, please remember the way Toll” appeared, dunes are off limits at all times. The dunes are extremely important to this area for a variety of reasons. Josephine Aileen Allegri Arnold They provide natural habitat for many species of plants and animals, as well as protection from storms. Zeigler was at the Rufus Hagood Bethea Jr. Increased foot traffic through these areas will endanger this sensitive area. The dune area begins where the keyboard, leading the Gay Ann Deason vegetation begins and expands north. Thank you for keeping our beautiful beaches and surrounding habi- charge. Carol Janet Head tats one of a kind. “The toll scheme was Daniel M. Hodges so bad we had to fight it,” he says. “It had to Debbie Davis Jackson be done. I looked up to Clifton Rule Jones Sr. see if anybody else had Patricia Power Underwood taken the lead and no Gulf Shores dedicates two new fire trucks one had, so I did it.” By MELANIE LECROY Many around him [email protected] said it was an impos- sible fight. But Zeigler INDEX Gulf Shores Fire Depart- intended to win, again, BALDWIN LIVING, 3 ment dedicated two new fire regardless of what trucks into service Sept. 3. they naysayers claimed CLASSIFIED, 20 Mayor Robert Craft, Fire about the toll, or him. HEALTH, 9 Chief Hartly Brokenshaw, Zeigler became the City Administrator Steve youngest individual to LEGALS, 24 Griffin and Councilman Steve run for and win Ala- OPINION, 23 Jones, Gary Sinak, Joe Garris bama state office when and Jason Dyken took part in MELANIE LECROY / STAFF PHOTO he became a member OUT & ABOUT, 6 Gulf Shores city council helped the Gulf Shores Fire Department dedi- PUZZLES, 22 SEE TRUCKS, PAGE 17 cated two new fire trucks with a “wet down.” SEE TOLL, PAGE 5 SPORTS, 12
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Former Times editor, Pulitzer winner named Alabama Humanities Fellow
Submitted inspiration as we hear tive, Raines began his Gift,” a New York Times from such distinguished journalism career in Magazine article de- Alabama Humanities people who have had Alabama in 1964, work- scribing his friendship Foundation will honor such an impact, not just ing, respectively, for with Grady Richardson, retired New York Times in our state but around the Birmingham Post- a black housekeeper executive editor and the world,” said AHF Ex- Herald, WBRC -TV, the employed by his family Pulitzer Prize winner ecutive Director Armand Tuscaloosa News and during the era of segre- Howell Raines as one DeKeyser. “To think that The Birmingham News. gation. of four fellows inducted they all have Alabama He joined the Atlanta He is the author of into its 2019 class at The ties makes us proud and Constitution in 1971 and four books: Whiskey Colloquium, set for Oct. makes this event so spe- was political editor in Man, a novel; My Soul Is 7 at Birmingham’s The cial.” 1973-74. In 1976, he was Rested, a history of the Club. All four fellows will hired by Eugene Patter- Civil Rights Movement; To be honored are be featured in a live con- son as the political edi- Fly Fishing Through four individuals with versation moderated by tor of the St. Petersburg the Midlife Crisis and Alabama ties who have National Public Radio’s Times, covering Jimmy The One That Got Away, SUBMITTED PHOTO made significant contri- Michel Martin. They will Carter’s presidential memoirs. Howell Raines butions in the humani- be talking about their candidacy. He joined the Raines earned his ties in their lives and lives, their careers and Atlanta bureau of the bachelor’s degree in Henryville, PA. Alabama Humanities careers: Marquita Davis, the role humanities have New York Times in 1978. English from Birming- The Colloquium opens Foundation mission Ph.D., deputy director, played in shaping their During Raines’ 25 ham Southern College at 11 a.m., followed by a is to foster learning, Early Learning, Pacific perspectives. Martin is years at the Times, he and a master’s in Eng- luncheon at 11:30 a.m. understanding and ap- Northwest for the Bill & host of NPR’s All Things served as Atlanta Bu- lish from the University and the program at preciation of our people, Melinda Gates Founda- Considered, and this reau Chief, National of Alabama. He holds noon. More informa- communities and cul- tion; Fred Gray, attorney will be her second time Political Correspondent, honorary doctorates tion, tickets, tables and tures. As the independent, and nationally recog- to moderate the annual White House Correspon- from both institutions. sponsorships are avail- state partner of the Na- nized civil rights activist; event. dent, London Bureau He is married to able at https://www. tional Endowment for Raines; and Jody Singer, Nancy Grisham An- Chief, Washington Edi- Krystyna Stachowiak alabamahumanities.org/ the Humanities, the AHF director of NASA’s Mar- derson of Montgomery tor, Editorial Page Editor Raines, a writer and for- alabama-colloquium/. supports and offers pro- shall Space Flight Center and Guin Robinson of (1993-2001) and Executive mer journalist for Polish grams that will enhance in Huntsville. Birmingham are honor- Editor (2001-2003). news outlets, and they About the Alabama the minds and enrich the “This is our third year ary co-chairs for the an- In 1993, he won the split their time between Humanities Foundation lives of Alabamians. of The Colloquium, and nual event. Pulitzer Prize for feature homes in Fairhope and each year brings us new A Birmingham na- writing for “Grady’s
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BAY MINETTE — The sprucing up continues at the historic North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce building on McMeans Avenue. The entire building was recently painted and new steps and handrails were added, thanks to a joint effort between the City of Bay Minette and North Baldwin Utilities. United Bank donated four rocking chairs for the front porch and new planters have been placed to add even more SUBMITTED PHOTOS curb appeal. New land- Railroad company. After the iconic building. The scaping will be coming it was abandoned, the building was eventually soon as well and the building was donated to moved from Railroad gazebo out front will also the City of Bay Minette. Street to McMeans Av- get a fresh coat of paint. Local community enue and was renovated The historic building leaders spearheaded a for office space for the once served as a depot fundraising effort in 1984 North Baldwin Chamber station for the L&N to help save and relocate of Commerce.
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concern was that Mason TOLL was paid via a private CONTINUED FROM 1 organization rather than through public funds, an of the Alabama Public arrangement that might Service Commission in be a violation of the 1974. In the years since Ethics Act in Alabama. he has been outspoken Zeigler asked for that on issues and a regular organization’s financial on the ballot in numer- information to be made ous statewide elections, public and for Mason to always coming close to formally register as a a win but never taking lobbyist. She resigned a home the prize, a record week later. that earned him the Zeigler, a Mobile resi- moniker “Mr. 49 per- dent, says he immersed cent.” himself in the I-10 He won the state audi- bridge fight after he says tor position in 2014 and he “heard the magic again in 2018. Now fac- word, toll.” ing the end of his job, As he discusses the due to term limits his government’s plan, he opponents say the bridge is animated and raises fight was the political his hands and pauses theater he needed to pre- dramatically before he pare his next act. speaks again. But after the more “The more we found than 55,000 strong Face- out about the plan, the book page members worse it got,” he says. showed up digitally and “This scheme is the in person to government worst government pro- meetings, it is hard to posal I’ve ever seen.” ALLISON MARLOW / STAFF PHOTO argue that regardless His words are mea- Zeigler of his personal goals, sured and careful as he he has invigorated the continues. “If you take a fam- he says. “All of a sud- tration which met two stations, shopping cen- masses. “The idea of tolls on ily and their budget is den it just becomes an days later and gave final ters and church, all with “This was a textbook an interstate highway,” barely in balance and extremely costly venture approval for the project. one thing to say, “No civics lesson,” Zeigler he sighs and hangs his you add $1,080 per car to cross that bridge that Campomenosi says, toll.” says. “The politicians head. “President Eisen- you put them in finan- is going to harm people “The real question now As the back and forth have awakened a sleep- hower may be turning cial trouble,” Zeigler in terms of health, in is, is it really dead?” with Montgomery con- ing giant. When the tax over in his grave at the says. “That’s a huge cost terms of dealing with Now, Zeigler says, vot- tinues, and the dragon payers get organized to idea of putting tolls on a to our citizens.” loved ones. It goes be- ers and lawmakers are appears at least tempo- work together, we can freeway system, empha- Campomenosi says yond the abstract idea in “unchartered terri- rarily slayed, Zeigler has back down Montgom- sis on the word free.” that cost is what drives of, ‘oh it’s costly’,” he tory.” been painted as a hero. ery.” Eisenhower signed the citizens to sit through says. Within hours of the No such thing, he says. Lou Campomenosi, Federal-Aid Highway government meetings, “At this point this FHA’s approval, Zeigler He is quiet. He looks Ph.D., head of the Com- Act of 1956 and consid- take to the microphone whole toll business created the “Lazarus around and fiddles with mon Sense Campaign ered it one of the most and sift through jargon- becomes very, very per- Project” urging voters his phone before answer- tea party, said Zeigler important achievements filled documents that sonal and when it does it to be prepared to fight ing. delivers a populist of his presidency. By they might normally explodes and I think that a toll that would rise “I feel I’m right where message of anti-estab- the way, the bill included ignore, even for other from a grassroots stand- again. I need to be at this time, lishment, one that is a federal motor fuel tax issues they feel just as point the combination of Their method, Zeigler doing exactly what I popular because it is that was meant to re- strongly about. factors creates a synergy says, is to stay focused should be doing,” he directly linked to resi- place tolls. He points to the fight that is not normally and continue to pressure says. dents’ pocketbooks. Americans today still against Common Core there.” local politicians, and to He is quick to point “The short answer agree, the broad expanse curriculum as an ex- After the Eastern simply be heard. Mem- out that his work, how- to me is that whatever of road is not just neces- ample. He says while a Shore Metropolitan bers are urged to call ever, is nowhere near people say about him, sary but life changing. majority of people un- Planning Organization and email local leaders. done. frame that against what At public meetings derstand the issue, and voted 8-1 to remove the He has also heard local “Since the MPO peo- 55,000 people show on held on both sides of the don’t like it, it’s not a controversial project council members and ple say it’s dead. I think the website and he’s off bay, residents told story fight that will pull 50,000 from the Transporta- mayors say constituents we ain’t seen nothing to races with this issue,” after story of cross- people into an active role tion Improvement Plan, approach them at gas yet,” he says. Campomenosi says. ing the 8-mile stretch. because the motivation Gov. Kay Ivey publicly “What [the Alabama Their travels were not a is different. deemed the project dead. Department of Trans- luxury but a necessity to “Grassroots cam- Zeigler says she failed, portation] was doing care for family members paigns really go back to however, to tell the Fed- was taking lots of money and access health care. the economic impact,” eral Highway Adminis- out of the local economy and hitting individual families, so right away NEED For extra copies of an edition of a Gulf Coast the message that Jim EXTRA Media newspaper, contact the GCM office, was delivering had a COPIES IVEY’S base of support because OF A 901 N. McKenzie St. in Foley, to order them everyone understood they didn’t want to pay PAPER? and arrange a pick-up time. SEPTEMBER the toll,” Campomenosi says. 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SUBMITTED PHOTOS Area 8 commander conducts ‘Pass and Review’ with RHS NJROTC cadets By JOHN UNDERWOOD [email protected]
ROBERTSDALE — Cadets from Robertsdale and Elberta high schools were put through their paces on Thursday, Sept. 5 with Commander Merlin Ladner, NJROTC Area 8 manager, as part of the annual “Pass and Review” at Robertsdale High School. “I conduct inspections at all 50 schools in Area 8 every two years,” Ladner said. “Then every other year, an inspection is the track at Robertsdale conducted by an off-site High School, which in- inspector. Bottom line is cluded cadets’ family, that these cadets are in- city officials, includ- spected every year.” ing Robertsdale Mayor Inspection for the Charles Murphy and 2018-19 school year Loxley Mayor Richard was conducted Feb. 27 Teal, and school offi- by Commander Chad cials, including Baldwin Smith, commanding offi- County School Super- cer, and personnel from intendent Eddie Tyler, the Information Warfare RHS Principal Joe Sharp Training Command and EHS Principal Corry Station at NAS Branton Bailey, along Pensacola. with RHS NJROTC se- “This year Roberts- nior Naval instructor “As is always the case, ments is that they fin- dale volunteered to be Lt. Commander Frank any success enjoyed by ished the 2018-19 school the first unit to be in- Starr, and instructors anyone on campus is en- year ranked eighth over- ida panhandle. achieving their goals. spected,” Ladner said, Petty Officer Edward joyed by all and is a trib- all among Area 8’s 49 “On behalf of the They are a testament to “which I think speaks Theodoro and Petty Of- ute to many who helped member schools, which Board of Education, I their communities and a volumes about the con- ficer Erin Pate. make it come to pass. includes over 5,000 want to say how proud I prime example of what fidence of this program. “We want to thank Thanks for your encour- cadets from Alabama, am of this group of stu- is being accomplished I believe they are to be everyone for their sup- agement of all students Arkansas, Louisiana, dents,” Tyler said, “who here in Central Baldwin held up as an example of port of (Thursday’s) on campus and our ca- Mississippi and the Flor- have set and are already County.” what is possible, not only inspection,” Starr said in dets in particular. We, for our area, but for the an email sent out Friday instructors and cadets, future of our nation.” to school officials. “This could not do what we do Cadets are reviewed past year the unit fin- without your support.” OPEN TO THE PUBLIC on overall general ap- ished ranked the highest Twenty-one cadets pearance, which in- in school history (as far were presented medals cludes personal hygiene we can tell) and (Thurs- for Best Uniform Inspec- Baldwin EMC Vehicle Auction and appearance of uni- day’s) inspection will go tion, while the Second Baldwin EMC invites the public to submit sealed bids by mail or in person for the following form. a long way in setting the Platoon was honored for vehicles and equipment (sold as is): “My purpose today is tone for this year’s ex- the Most Outstanding three-fold,” Ladner said. pectations of our cadets Inspection. #127: 1995 Ford F-750 Flatbed LP Fuel - 72,485 miles “First, I’m here to in- and for the unit’s stand- Among the RHS #175: 1999 Ford E-150 Van - 83,985 miles spect the cadets, second ing amongst our peers. ROTC’s accomplish- #190: 2000 Ford E-150 Van - 122,046 miles to inspect the instruc- #189: 2000 Ford LX Minivan - 96,921 miles tors to make sure they #206: 2002 Freightliner FL70 Chip Dump - 71,677 miles are doing what they need #281: 2008 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab 4x4 - 132,902 miles to be doing for these ca- #282: 2008 Ford Ranger Ext. Cab 4x4 - 120,100 miles dets, and finally to talk Sealed bids for these vehicles and equipment, with contact information for the bidder, must with the commanders GO W RRIORS 25765 Highway 98 be returned to the attention of Nick Peturis at P.O. Box 220, Summerdale, AL 36580 by noon on and school officials to Friday, October 4, 2019. Baldwin EMC reserves the right to reject any and all bids. make sure we are doing Elberta, Alabama what we need to be doing The following Baldwin EMC vehicles and equipment will be auctioned by J.J. Kane Auctioneers. to ensure the success of Restaurant and BBQ Pit (Baldwin EMC will not accept bids for these vehicles.) this program.” Chicken, Beef, Pork and Seafood Thursday’s inspection C LL HE O PL #1497: 2000 Bandit Chipper - 2,797 hours included all the unit’s with homemadeYO R ILG E sides P R Y #226: 2004 Ford F-750 ROW Bucket - 115,526 miles 191 cadets, including25765 Highway 98 #222: 2004 Freightliner Digger Derrick - 56,532 miles 41 from Elberta HighElberta, Alabama #295: 2009 International Digger Derrick - 74,670 miles #306: 2009 GMC C7500 Const. Bucket - 131,192 miles School, conducted in CALL the gymnasium atRestaurant Rob- To bid on these vehicles, please go to the following website: ertsdale High School. AHEAD TO www.proxibid.com/J-J-Kane-Auctioneers/POWER-LINE-UTILITY-CONSTRUCTION-FLEET/ Cadets were splitand into six BB pit event-catalog/164087. Bidding for these vehicles will close on Friday, October 4, 2019. platoons and inspected PLAN YOUR Any questions regarding the J.J. Kane auction can be directed to (352) 425-3347. in three groups, two pla- toons at a time. TAILGATE The inspection was PARTY! Photos of the vehicles and equipment can be viewed at followed by a “Pass and www.baldwinemc.com. Vehicles can be viewed in person at Review,” conducted on Baldwin EMC’s Summerdale office from 8 a.m. to noon on the band practice field 251-986-6465 “OINK” September14, 21 and 28. on the infield area of 251-986-6465 “OINK” 8 • Obituaries • September 11, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media Obituaries
ARNOLD Jan. 5, 1927 – Sept. 2, dren, Nathan Whitting- He also served on the of her family. She was a Arrangements by Josephine Aileen Al- 2019 ton, Emma Whittington board of trustees at The loving wife, mother and Mack Funeral Home, legri Arnold, 97, passed Preceded in death by and Charlotte Self. He is University of the South, grandmother, sister and Robertsdale. away Sunday, Sept. 1, parents, Rufus Hagood also survived by his sis- Sewanee, Tennessee. friend. 2019. Bethea and Frances ter, Lucie Bethea Barnes; After retiring, he She was preceded in JONES A celebration of life Bruce Bethea Dudley; and his brother-in-law, became director of the death by her husband Clifton Rule Jones Sr., was held Saturday, Sept. sister, Frances Bethea Charles Dubose Cole Alabama Association of 54 years, Charlie S. 79, a resident of Foley, 7, 2019 at Christ the Parham; and stepson, (Nancy). of Independent Schools Head; son, Carroll Mil- passed away Friday, Aug. King Catholic Church in Charles Perry McCles- Rufus was born in (AAIS), continuing to ton Head; father, John 30, 2019. Daphne. key Jr. Birmingham, Alabama, work until the age of 88. C. Broughton; mother, There was a celebra- A graveside service at Survived by his graduated from Ramsey In 2004 he was named Edna L. Broughton; sis- tion of his life held at Belforest Catholic Cem- wife, Betty Jo McCles- High School then the Headmaster Emeritus ter, Lois Horn; and two St. Andrew by the Sea etery followed. key Bethea; his three University of Alabama, of Christ Church Epis- brothers, Daniel and Community Church on Arrangements by daughters, Lucie Bethea Tuscaloosa, Alabama. copal School for his John Broughton. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. Mack Funeral Home & Earhart (Phil) of Lake Later he received his MA leadership and vision in Carol is survived by Arrangements by Crematory, Robertsdale. Charles, Louisiana, in psychology and ad- creating the high school her daughter, Cathy Hughes Funeral Home, Elizabeth (Libby) Bethea ministration at Furman and developing the new Head; daughter-in- Daphne. Patterson (David) of University. school campus. He was law, Mary Lou Head; Nashville, Tennessee He was an Army Intel- headmaster at St. Paul’s grandchildren, Charles UNDERWOOD and Emily Bethea Foster ligence Officer during Episcopal School when Head, Milton (Donna) Patricia “Patti” Power (George) of Mobile, Ala- the Korean War, serving it was named a School Head, Jarrod (Rachael) Underwood, age 72, a res- bama; his stepdaughter, with the First Marine of Excellence by the U.S. Hawkshead and Charles ident of Orange Beach, Karen Cole Dean (David); Regiment in Korea. Department of Educa- Hawkshead; great- passed away Monday, three granddaughters, After a brief career tion and became the grandchildren, Nathan Aug. 12, 2019. Carolyn Earhart Whit- in banking he found his largest Episcopal school Burroughs Head, Charlie She was born in tington (Daniel), Eliza- true calling as an educa- in the nation during his Hawkshead, Raegan Bryan, Texas. She was a beth Foster Self (David) tor, becoming a teacher, tenure. Hawkshead and Gunner graduate of Mississippi and Bethea Patterson coach, assistant head- As one of his former Hawkshead; siblings, University for Women. Schoenfeld (Richard); master, headmaster and colleagues said upon Margaret Boutwell and She lived the majority four step-grandchildren, Independent School As- learning about his im- Mitchell Broughton; as of her life in Memphis, Jessica Hood Mahle sociation administrator. minent death, “so many well as countless nieces, Tennessee and moved (Scott), Casey Hood, For many summers have so much to thank nephews and cousins. to Orange Beach where BETHEA Hannah McCleskey and he was the program him for. Our Lord is A funeral service she resided for the last 29 Rufus Hagood Bethea Tucker McCleskey; and director at Camp High ready to share person- was held on Thursday, years. Jr. three great-grandchil- Rocks in North Carolina. ally with him ‘well done June 6, 2019 at Staple- She was a librarian He moved his family to good and faithful ser- ton United Methodist at Orange Beach Public Greenville, South Caro- vant.’” Church, 35440 Harriot Library for over 20 years. lina in 1959 to become In lieu of flowers, Avenue, Stapleton, AL, at After retiring, she then a teacher at the newly donations may be made 11:30 a.m. went on to serve on the formed Christ Church to Canterbury Chapel, The family received board of directors for the Episcopal School (CCES) 924 Plantation Blvd., friends for a time of visi- library. and then moved to Win- Fairhope, AL 36532. tation before the service She was preceded in ston-Salem, North Caro- Arrangements by at 10:30 a.m. death by her husband, lina, serving as assistant Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Interment followed in John Richard (Rick) Un- headmaster, teacher Home, Fairhope, Ala- the church’s cemetery. derwood. and coach at Summit bama. In lieu of flowers, the Patricia is survived by School before returning family asks that dona- her daughters, Jennifer to Greenville to become DEASON tions be made to the Kirkpatrick of Pen- headmaster at CCES. Gay Ann Deason, 71, American Heart Asso- sacola, Florida and Kate Subsequently he was of Robertsdale, passed ciation at https://www. James (Joel) of Niceville, headmaster at Christ away Sept. 1, 2019. heart.org/en. Florida; five grandchil- School, Arden, North Memorial service Expressions of con- dren, Kenna Kirkpatrick, Carolina, St. Paul’s Epis- Sept. 14, 2019 at 11 a.m. dolence for the family Ryan Kirkpatrick, Scott copal School, Mobile, at Hamilton Baptist may be made at www. Kirkpatrick, Allyson Alabama and Bayside Church in Gateswood. hughesfh.com. James and Sarah James; Academy, Daphne, Ala- Arrangements by Arrangements are sister, Sandra Insalaco bama. Cason Funeral Service, being handled by Hughes (Sam) of Snoqualmie, Respect & Dignity at affordable prices During his distin- Foley. Funeral Home, 7951 Washington; other rela- You can save thousands of dollars on our Burial Packages. guished career he was American Way, Daphne, tives and friends. president of the National HEAD AL. A celebration of Patri- We will match any advertised price. Association of Episcopal Carol Janet Head, 86, cia’s life will be held Sat- Family Owned and Operated. Schools (NAES), presi- a native of Crossroads, HODGES urday, Sept. 14, 2019 at dent of the Mid-South Alabama and resident Daniel M. Hodges, 66, 12 noon in the chapel of Todd Cason is a United States Navy Veteran, so we always Association of Indepen- of Stapleton, Alabama, of Summerdale, passed Wolfe-Bayview Funeral take special care of our Vets and their families... dent Schools (MAIS) passed away on Sunday, away Aug. 23, 2019. Home, Foley. and on the board of the June 2, 2019. Memorial service later Visitation will begin No Answering Service • You get Todd Cason 24/7 National Association Carol, born Aug. 30, date. at 11 a.m. until time of of Independent Schools 1932, was a homemaker, Arrangements by service. 251-975-2273 (NAIS). who loved taking care Cason Funeral Service, In lieu of flowers, Foley. donations may be made to Orange Beach Public JACKSON Library, P.O. Box 1649, Debbie Davis Jackson, Orange Beach, AL 36561. 70, a resident of Roberts- Arrangements by dale, passed away Sun- Wolfe-Bayview Funeral day, Sept. 1, 2019. Homes & Crematory Funeral services Inc., 2551 S. McKenzie were held Monday, St., Foley, AL 36535, 251- Sept. 9, 2019 at Roberts- 943-2391, www.wolfefu- dale United Methodist neralhomes.com. Church. Burial was in Baldwin Memorial Cemetery.
SPECI L ICO S FOR Remembering your loved one OBI RIES CH RGES FOR OBI RIES: focus on Health SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 Saved by a sniff Diabetic alert dog trained to alert owner to blood sugar levels
By ALLISON MARLOW thirst and feeling sick to [email protected] his stomach, may have begun to set in. Like most dogs, Jack- “For someone who has son spends all day trot- just been diagnosed the ting behind his owner’s dog is a huge benefit,” heels. Unlike other dogs, Nelms said. “For some- Jackson can save his one who doesn’t know ALLISON MARLOW / STAFF PHOTOS owner’s life. the symptoms and what Jackson, a diabetic alert dog, follows his owner, Clay When Clay Nelms’ it feels like it’s helpful to Nelms, throughout his work day at Elberta Farmers Co-Op. Jackson is a trained diabetic alert dog and can tell when blood sugar levels dras- have the dog pick up on it his owner’s blood sugar is low or high, long before the tically drop, his vision before you do.” viduals they soak a piece sniff of Nelm’s hand. effects are felt. blurs and he becomes For diabetics, who can of gauze in the owner’s Nelms said he enjoys groggy. Jackson, an Eng- be diagnosed with the saliva when their blood taking Jackson to restau- ALL VISITS & lish Labrador, can smell condition at any point sugar is low. Typically rants where he can help SEEPROCEDURES ME IN DAPHNE, the chemical change in their life, learning the once a dog learns to sniff educate the public about THOMASPERFORMED MEDICAL ON through Nelms’ skin long symptoms of high and out a low blood sugar dogs like Jackson. THECENTER EASTERN OR MOBILE before he feels the effects. low blood sugar can be reading, they can easily “It’s my favorite thing SHORE! Without Jackson by his difficult. Jackson, and pick up on the high read- in world to answer ques- side, Nelms, a diabetic, diabetic alert dogs like ing, which is easier to tions, especially from Trust your would have to test his him, are trained to sniff detect. small children, they are Trust your sugar levels by pricking their owners and detect At the Elberta Farm- my biggest question ask- eyelids to his skin and running a pheromones that are pro- ers Co-Op where Nelms ers,” Nelm said. “That’s eyelids to drop of his blood through duced when blood sugar works, Jackson can be an educational moment a meter. By then the ef- levels change. seen all day, every day, and as a service dog 'Theuplid fects of low blood sugar, Nelms said to train following behind and handler that’s part of my 'TheuplidSp .. that also include hunger, dogs to work with indi- checking in with a quick job.” Sp .. Mark S. Brown, M.D. Mark S. 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THOMAS MEDICAL CENTER IN DAPHNE tions may cause serious etry screening. The Ala- According to the Cen- THOMAS MEDICAL CENTER ~ DAPHNE ~ MOBILE illness, developmental bama newborn screening ters for Disease Control disability, intellectual im- panel includes 31 of 35 and Prevention, new- pairment or death. disorders recommended born screening is one Each year in Alabama, by the U.S. Department of the top public health approximately 200 babies of Health and Human achievements in modern are identified with a con- Services. In October 2018, history. Newborn screen- dition detected through Alabama added screening ing continues to expand newborn screening. for severe combined im- as more disorders are The screening allows munodeficiency (SCID), being recommended to treatment to be initiated otherwise known as the national panel. The within the first few weeks “bubble boy disease.” Alabama Department of of life, treating many of Parents need to know Public Health Bureau of the complications as- that their baby should Clinical Laboratories and 10 • Health • September 11, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media What’s ‘cancering?’ New podcast, made in Alabama, has the answer
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HEALTH HAPPENINGS IN BALDWIN COUNTY
Planning a Graceful such as Senior Center, Council go-run. Journey with Aging on Aging, etc. Parents There is no charge for the sem- Race for the Fallen Glow Run 5K and 1 mile »» Tuesday, Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, inar. Open to everyone. We ask 8, 6 -7:30 p.m. that you preregister to ensure race »» Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m. »» In the Brooks Center at Or- that we have enough material. ange Beach United Methodist For more information, contact Race for the Fallen Glow Run Church, 28751 Canal Road. Carolyn Brady 251-605-1006, 5K and 1 mile race in Mobile, is set for Saturday, Sept. 28, This four-week seminar will carolyn_brady@bellsouth. at 6:30 p.m. The race will take provide information that will net, or orangebeachumc.org/ place at the Mobile Fairgrounds help you prepare for the future events (The Grounds). Enjoy a glowing with your parents. If not for night run with your friends and them, then so you can prepare Eastern Shore MS family. Please feel free to share for the time when your children Support Group our race information with your need to help you. »» Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m. coworkers, friends and family. Participating speakers include Eastern Shore MS Support The Race for the Fallen is a an attorney, physician, social Group will meet at Ruby night-time family fun race that worker, and leaders of organi- Tuesday in Fairhope. Speaker honors fallen law enforcement zations within our community TBA. Dinner will be provided by Novartis, makers of new officers and their families drug Mayzent. Family, friends, through the Police Benevolent and caregivers are always wel- Foundation. We encourage come. May contact Weezer at everyone to come out and (251)928-7606 with questions. take part in what is sure to GET TO KNOW DR. CORTE be a great time for a worthy Free chair yoga class cause. Bring the kids, bring the »» Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, 10:30- pets (on a leash, please), and JUST THE FACTS 11:30 a.m. bring all your friends! Bring the whole family out and create Board Certified Family Physician Free chair yoga class for those GLOWing memories! with MS at Thrive Studio, 21180 Education: AL-181, Fairhope. Class is Register online at: https://bit. ly/2UWdDAC! Each registered • Dr. Corte graduated in 2014 from the University of South Alabama funded by a grant from the MS Foundation and instructed by participant receives glow College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama. gear, a neon race shirt, race • He completed his residency at the University of South Florida in Ms. Billie Reinhart. Call before attending or with questions: bag, glowing finishers medal Clearwater, Florida in 2017. 251-929-4020, www.thrive- & much more! The race is for • BA in the Italian language from Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. fairhope.com. participants of all ages and speeds. GO Run INTERESTING TRIVIA Alzheimer’s Eastern Cameron Corte, MD »» Sept. 28, 8 a.m. Shore Support Group Lace up your running shoes »» Fourth Tuesday of each • Animal advocate for this 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run month, 6 – 7:30 p.m. • Enthusiastic collector/builder of Legos & other toys presented by the Catranis • Awe inspiring pyro-technician Same Day Family Charitable Founda- »» Daphne Public Library, 2607 • Sub-par soccer player - avid fan tion. This family-fun event Highway 98, Daphne • Curious outdoor explorer & camper Appointments includes children’s activities, Facilitator: Charlie Hellebusch, and prizes for individuals and 251-929-0791 Available. teams with proceeds benefiting gynecologic cancer research Monday Morning Grief Réganat the M.USA Andr Healthade Mitchell, MD Support Group fairhopefamilymedicine.com Cancer Institute. Race held at »» Every Monday, 10 a.m. the Mitchell Center, University »» Daphne Recreation Center, 21875 State Hwy 181, Fairhope of South Alabama. For more 2605 US 98, Daphne information, visit https://www. 251-928-1442 usahealthsystem.com/events/ SEE HEALTH, PAGE 11