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By BY GUY BUSBY [email protected]
DAPHNE – Medical service expansions are Traffic moves over the Interstate 10 Bayway on Monday. The highway was is carrying more than twice is planned for Alabama’s planned capacity of 35,000 on a daily basis. largest city without a First day at Fairhope hospital following ac- Intermediate tion by the Daphne City Mobile MPO tables Council. The council voted unanimously Aug. 19 to create a Medical Clinic bridge funding approval Board and appoint the first three members of the board. By GUY BUSBY The board will be able [email protected] to issue bonds to finance medical improvements MOBILE – Citing local in Daphne at no obliga- concerns over the economic tion to the city, Mark impact of tolls, local Metropol- Nix, CEO of Infirmary Daphne closing itan Planning Organizations Health Systems, said at recycling center are waiting on supporting the City Council meet- funding for the Interstate 10 ing. City officials plan to close bridge over the Mobile River “The purpose of a the recycling drop-off facil- and expanded Bayway project. medical clinic board ity on Public Works Road as The Eastern Shore Metro- is to allow us with no a way to deal with increas- politan Planning Organiza- obligation to the city, ing costs for recycling. tion will vote Wednesday on a no financial obligation proposal to remove the bridge PHOTO BY GUY BUSBY or encumbrance on the and Bayway from its list of Alabama State Auditor Jim Ziegler addresses the Mobile Metropolitan city, to be able to issue projects approved for federal Planning Organization on Wednesday. The Eastern Shore MPO will meet public financed debt in DEATHS PAGE 8, 19 funding. this Wednesday to vote on funding for the Interstate 10 bridge and order to build medical The Mobile Metropoli- highway over the Mobile River and Mobile Bay. facilities in the city of Regina Marie Bengtson tan Planning Organization Daphne,” Nix said. Margaret Lynn McCrary Betbeze removed the project from holds a hearing on the toll in within the MPO planning Infirmary Health Jimmie Edmond Calloway its annual Transportation October. area. The MPO is responsible System built a free- Carolyn V. Dugger Improvement Program list The MPO is a liaison be- for approving a Transporta- standing emergency Howard Fountain Wednesday. The MPO voted tween the Federal Highway tion Improvement Program department at the inter- Carol V. Hines unanimously to approve the Administration, Federal Tran- for its area. The TIP includes section of Alabama 181 Linda M. Hughes rest of the 104-page list, but sit Administration, Alabama endorsing the federal fund- and US 90. Nix said the Virginia C. Julavits table action on the bridge pro- Department of Transporta- posal until after Gov. Kay Ivey tion, and local municipalities SEE BRIDGE, PAGE 2 SEE EXPANSION, PAGE 2 Carolyn Rose Loftin Zadia Elizabeth Pace James H. Vinson Katie Pauline Whitehead Frederick Blake Wilkie Tax meetings set in Spanish Fort and Fairhope INDEX By GUY BUSBY for schools in Spanish Fort and Spanish Fort BALDWIN LIVING, 3-7 [email protected] Fairhope. Spanish Fort voters and Fairhope will decide on an increase for 10 voters will de- CLASSIFIED, 20-21 SPANISH FORT – Fairhope years. In Fairhope, the proposal cide in Septem- HEALTH, 9-10 and Spanish Fort residents will is for a 30-year tax. ber whether have a chance in September A discussion is set for Sept. to increase LEGALS, 24-30 to discuss the proposed school 4 in Spanish Fort on the refer- property taxes to provide ad- taxes that will be on referendum endum in that community. The MEDICAL DIRECTORY, 11 ditional fund- ballots in both districts Sept. 17. meeting will be at 6 p.m. at Span- OPINION, 23 ing for local The proposals call for taxes to ish Fort City Hall. schools. OUT & ABOUT, XX be increased by three mills on On Sept. 5, Fairhope residents property in the two districts that will OUTDOORS, 19 PHOTO BY GUY consist of the attendance zones meet SEE TAX, PAGE 2 BUSBY PUZZLES, 22 SPORTS, 12-14 Gulf WHAT Coast YOU IN Media STORE VOLUME 126 • ISSUE 5 IS NOW 1 SECTION • 32 PAGES ONLINE! • Freshest Quality All Departments • Hand Selected by Our Personal Shoppers • Delivery or FREE Same Day Curbside Pickup • Beer & Wine NOW Online! Order & Pay In Store! GREERS.COM/SHOP 2 • The Courier • August 28, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media
to the economic impact of the The Infir- BRIDGE toll, he has also been told that mary Health CONTINUED FROM 1 the bridge plan would not allow System improvements on the Causeway plans to ex- ing for projects included in the for 55 years. pand medi- program. “On conversation with cal services near the sys- Both Mobile and the East- ALDOT, and other people that tem’s free- have been involved in the con- ern Shore MPO, which in- standing cludes Spanish Fort, Daphne, tract, there is a clause in there emergency Fairhope, Loxley and unin- that I’m hearing about that department corporated areas of Baldwin for 55 years, there can be no built in Mal- County on the Eastern Shore, improvement to the Causeway bis. have funding for the bridge and as a connector road that would bayway projects in their TIP. make a competing effort on the PHOTO BY GUY Baldwin County and most of the Bayway,” McMillan said. “That BUSBY cities in the Eastern Shore MPO bothers me to tie up for 55 years have passed resolutions oppos- we can make no transportation ing any toll for the bridge. improvements. That’s a prob- Kevin Harrison, transpor- lem.” tation director for the South The Mobile decision will does not have a hospital. fered in the area. Alabama Regional Planning allow Ivey more time to try to EXPANSION It now has a free-standing “We are right on the cusp Commission, said that in order study the issue without killing CONTINUED FROM 1 emergency room and we of issuing a new initiation for a highway project to receive the project Mobile Mayor Sandy want to continue to add and of construction of a new fa- federal funds, it must be in- Stimpson, chairman of the Mo- develop additional medical cility to the west,” Nix said. cluded in the TIP lists for the bile MPO, said after the vote. system has purchased two facilities there.” “We have made a $26-mil- two MPOs. “This is allowing them more parcels to the west of that Nix said Infirmary Health lion investment in the The Eastern Shore MPO will time and during that period of site, one 17 acres and one 21 System is a non-profit en- free-standing emergency meet Wednesday in Fairhope. time she will be able to deter- acres and plans to expand tity. “Everything we make department. The next build- Daphne Mayor Dane Haygood, mine what the reality is and services. The 17-acre par- gets reinvested in the com- ing will be a 75,000-square MPO chairman, said he will in- what can we do because right cel has been annexed into munity and in many ways foot building, at a $31-mil- troduce a resolution removing now, I know she knows how ev- Daphne and hospital of- the community owns the lion investment, so we the bridge and bayway funding erybody is this part of the state ficials are working to bring corporation,” he said. continue to try to employ from the Baldwin County TIP. feels,” Stimpson said. the 21-acre site into the city Since the emergency people that are in Baldwin “The toll has both an eco- The decision to table the deci- as well. department opened in County and extend our ser- nomic impact on our citizenry sion brought cheers from audi- “We want to bring all of 2017, patients have come to vices.” in our urbanized area, but also ence members who had come to those into the city and con- the facility not only from The council also voted to on our rural areas,” Haygood oppose the toll. tinue to develop a medical Daphne, but other areas of appoint Hugh Andrew Wil- said after the Mobile meeting. “This is exactly what we campus,” Nix said. “Daphne Baldwin County as well, liams, Kay P. McHenry and Haygood said removing the wanted,” State Auditor Jim is the largest populated city Nix said. He said the system T. Shannon Millette Jr. to project from the TIP might Ziegler said. “We have 52,000 in the state of Alabama that plans to expand services of- the new board. change the timetable for the people who are opposed to this. work, but would not kill the The governor and ALDOT have bridge effort. not listened to the people down “That might be up for debate, here, but they’ll have to listen but I believe the answer is no. now.” TAX ings and talked to them and “It’s so important to our That’s I believe we could revisit Ziegler is an organizers of a CONTINUED FROM 1 we’ve got one more com- community. It can do so it and bring it back at another social media group dedicated to ing up and then we direct much for our city.” point in time. It may be a ques- stopping the proposed toll that mail’s going out, a post McMillan said Saraland tion for ALDOT in terms of how has 52,000 followers. to discuss the tax in that card’s going out to 6,600 Mayor Howard Rubenstien they fund the ongoing activities The total cost for the bridge district. The meeting will be household’s in the district will be one of the speakers once it’s removed,” Haygood and expanded bayway is esti- from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at reminding of this forum on at the meeting. “He’ll talk said. “In the meantime, I’m hop- mated at $2.1 billion. ALDOT the Fairhope Library’s Gid- the fourth and to come and about what it did for Sara- ing that the governor will come officials have said that the only dens Conference Center. ask questions,” Council- land,” McMillan said. “It’s to the table as well as (ALDOT) way to pay for the project is At the last Spanish Fort woman Mary Brabner said. a perfect example of what Director (John) Cooper and look to place a toll on the highway. City Council work session Spanish Fort Mayor school funding will do.” at some of the alternatives to Under the ALDOT proposal, a on Aug. 19, council mem- Mike McMillan said the If approved the tax reduce the cost and thus reduce trip from the Eastern Shore to bers said they have been increased funding for edu- would increase ad valorem the burden on the citizens of Mobile would cost $6 each way working to inform residents cation would be a major rates for property in the coastal Alabama.” for cars. A pass allowing unlim- about the meeting and tax benefit for the community. district by $30 for each Spanish Fort Mayor Mike ited use of the road would be vote. “We need to spread the $100,000 in appraised value McMillan said that in addition available for $90 a month. “We’ve already spoken at gospel, get the word out,” for the next 30 years. If the three of the teacher meet- he told council members. Fairhope tax is approved by voters, the measure would raise about $1.9 million to $2 million a The Courier You always know year for schools in that community, according to 901 N. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535-3546 school system estimates. PHONE: (251) 943-2151 | FAX: (251) 943-3441 Spanish Fort would fun things to do! generate about half that [email protected] amount. In Fairhope, schools Guy Busby Classified Advertising receive almost $1,000 Editor Whisper Edwards less in state funding for [email protected] [email protected] each pupil than the Ala- bama average of $9,425, Tony Whitehead Legal Advertising Sports Editor Ken Cole, chairman of April M. Perry the Education Advisory [email protected] [email protected] Committee, said. “The Allison Marlow proposed three-mill spe- Managing Editor Retail Advertising cial tax district will help [email protected] Frank Kustura level the playing field [email protected] for Fairhope students and teachers bringing Parks Rogers COMPLETE BALDWIN COUNTY CALENDAR us closer to the state Publisher average of spending per [email protected] CALL FOR pupil,” Cole said at a To subscribe, make an address change or vacation delivery stop, you may call our previous meeting on the office at (251) 943-2151, go online at www.gulfcoastnewstoday.com and click on the HOME DELIVERY! 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Museum Special Projects Manager Darby Wiik reads a pas- STAFF PHOTOS/ ALLISON MARLOW sage from a book written by Gaston’s friend about what life Museum Docent Jeanine Normand reads the proclamation Jill Godard, a Fairhope resident and Barney Gaston’s niece, was like during the war for the pilots. in French. thanked the crowd for attending. Fairhope honors World War II hero Celebration held to mirror annual French ceremony
By ALLISON MARLOW There residents throw a [email protected] celebration every year to honor the man who Every August the tiny liberated them from Nazi French village of Sivry- grip. Gaston’s remains Courtry gathers to pay were later moved to the tribute to the man who Colony Cemetery in died liberating them Fairhope. from Axis forces in World This year marks the War II. Fairhope Mayor Karin Wilson 75th anniversary of the This weekend, the signs the proclamation nam- battle, their freedom and ing Aug. 26 Barney Gaston town of Fairhope hon- Gaston’s death. Day. Museum Director Alan ored the same man, a Samry stands behind her. Mayor Karin Wilson native son whose roots presented a proclama- are knotted squarely in On Aug. 26, 1944 he tion naming Aug. 26 as Members of the Central Baldwin County Armed Forces Honor Guard and Boy Scout Troop both his own town’s be- departed Normandy at Barney Gaston Day. The 47 Honor Guard, of Fairhope, prepare to present the colors during Barney Gaston Day at ginnings and the French 10:30 a.m., in a squadron document was read in the Fairhope Museum of History. village’s future. of nine P-47 Thunderbolt both English and French. “We’ve always called Fighter-Bombers, serv- Museum Special Proj- him Uncle Barney and ing with the 53rd Fighter ects Manager Darby Elberta Farmers Co-Op the fact that he remains Squadron of the 9th Wiik read a passage uncle to two genera- Army-Air Force. from the book, “Goodbye tions forward shows his Eight of those fight- My Friend,” written by strength of character,” ers flew high to fire on Gaston’s best friend and HUNTERS DAY said his niece, Jill Go- enemy aircraft. Gaston fellow pilot. dard, a Fairhope resident flew low to scatter the He wrote, that they Saturday, September 7th as she thanked the crowd enemy. He was struck “were both convinced no for attending. by Nazi anti-aircraft fire one could ever shoot us 8AM - 3PM Lt. E.B. “Barney” and hit a tree. Historians down.” After the author Gaston II was born in say locals rushed to the was shot down, but sur- Fairhope in 1924 as the crash site to find Gaston vived, he wrote that the grandson of the town’s already passed. A young pair “altered our think- founders. He attended French maiden, they ing and that with a lucky the Marietta Johnson said, laid flowers on his shot they could shoot us School of Organic Educa- chest. down. None of us had tion and graduated from His mission was suc- any fear of combat fly- Alabama Polytechnic cessful though. Enemy ing. We are invincible. Institute, later known as forces retreated from the We are immortal. We Auburn University. town and it is estimated could be the conquering As soon as he could, that 300 Nazi soldiers heroes.” he joined the military, were killed while Gaston That same sentiment is Customer Appreciation becoming part of the 1 was the only Allied casu- true today, Wiik said. Lunch begins at 11:00 AM percent of soldiers who alty. Gaston was buried “Barney, as we see 75 would be chosen to serve in France and a memo- years later, is immortal as a bomber squadron rial was raised in his and he was the conquer- Catering by pilot. honor in the tiny town. ing hero,” she said. Special Guest Appearance 25765 Highway 98 by Whitetail Elberta, Alabama “OINK” Institute 251-986-6465 Representative, Todd Edwards
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Members of the Central Baldwin County Armed Forces Honor Guard and Boy Scout Troop 13320 Main St. • Elberta, AL • 251-986-8103 47 Honor Guard, of Fairhope, prepare to present the colors during Barney Gaston Day at Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm • Saturday 7:30am-12:00pm the Fairhope Museum of History. 4 • Baldwin Living • August 28, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media Don Hastings is BCBE Custodian of the Year
STAFF REPORTS the job Not only do they play Last week Baldwin right a major part in how County Public Schools away, our campuses look but Superintendent Eddie on time, they also play a part in Tyler announced the without how our campuses feel. “2018-2019 Custodian of any su- They are the smile some the Year,” award was pervision. students may not see given toDaphne High Hasting Hast- at home and can be a School’s Don Hastings. ings also friend to the child who Hastings is described works hard to ensure needs someone to listen. as self-motivated, de- the end product is in the “The men and women pendable and detail very best condition pos- who keep our schools oriented. Those who sible. Hastings arrives clean do an outstanding work with him say he is to work on time and is a job for our students and willing to work outside pleasure to work with. staff. I applaud their his normal, everyday The Baldwin County every effort. I offer my tasks and does whatever Public School System’s congratulations to Mr. is asked of him. When custodial staff is a Hastings for being exem- given a task, he can be vital part of the school plary,” said Tyler. counted on to complete system in many ways.
Optimist Club of Perdido Bay raises money for local children
By SALLY MCKINNEY The Kids’ Fun Sta- the event will be used tion opens at 9:30 a.m. to fund programs to Children in Baldwin and remains open until “Bring Out the Best in North Baldwin Chamber County are the benefi- 2 p.m. Men, women, Kids.” Throughout the ciaries of the Annual boys and girls will be school year Optimist Mullet Festival hosted competing in the Mul- members work with El- beautification continues by the Optimist Club of let Toss from 10 a.m. to berta and Foley schools Perdido Bay. All funds noon. Awards will be on a variety of projects By TINA COVINGTON raised by the organiza- given in several catego- including reading, math For The Onlooker tion are used for pro- ries. tutoring, mentoring, [email protected]. grams for children. Gently used items of providing Christmas al.us The day includes all kinds will be avail- gifts for Special Needs breakfast, followed by able for sale in the Déjà classes, and donations BAY MINETTE the 5K Run and Walk, Vu Market from 10 a.m. to local organizations — The sprucing up Mullet Toss, Silent Auc- to 2 p.m. Stop by the that help those in need. continues at the his- tion and Déjà vu Mar- Silent Auction tables to The club provides toric North Baldwin ket, mullet/catfish/ham bid on a variety of items scholarships to high Chamber of Commerce lunch, music, raffle, including tools, house- school seniors and building on McMeans craft vendors, bake sale, hold items and gift cer- to students to attend Avenue. blood mobile and more. tificates for everything the National Flight The entire building Start the fun with from dinners to hair- Academy aboard NAS was recently painted the famous Optimist cuts and beyond. Pensacola. A Fishing and new steps and breakfast that is served There’s nothing bet- Rodeo, Easter Egg Hunt handrails were added, from 7 to 9 a.m. $4 will ter for lunch than the and Breakfast with thanks to a joint effort as well and the gazebo leaders spearheaded get you eggs, sausage, Optimist Club special Santa are also on the between the City of out front will also get a a fundraising effort in pancakes, grits, biscuits mullet/catfish/ham Optimist Club of Per- Bay Minette and North fresh coat of paint. 1984 to help save and and gravy, fruit and dinner that includes dido Bay agenda. Baldwin Utilities. The historic building relocate the iconic beverage. Kids under 8 hushpuppies, baked In addition, the club United Bank donated once served as a depot building. The building years of age eat FREE! beans, grits, coleslaw, funds a variety of local four rocking chairs station for the L&N was eventually moved American Legion dessert and beverage. organizations that help for the front porch Railroad company. from Railroad Street to Post 48 members will Don’t like fish? We’ll those in need, including and new planters have After it was aban- McMeans Avenue and raise the flag in an awe- have ham available Mary’s Shelter, Baldwin been placed to add doned, the building was renovated for of- inspiring presentation for you. Cost is $10 per County Special Olym- even more curb ap- was donated to the City fice space for the North at 7:15 a.m., with the person, but once again, pics, ARC Thanksgiving peal. New landscaping of Bay Minette. Baldwin Chamber of race stepping off at 7:30. kids under 8 eat FREE! Dinner, Ecumenical will be coming soon Local community Commerce. Awards will be pre- Big Jake and the Tag- Ministries and Alabama sented in several age A-Longs will provide Sheriff’s Boys Ranch, groups for the runners music for listening and as well as local organi- and walkers. The 1-Mile dancing from noon to 3 zations like the Lillian Fun Run starts at 8:30. p.m. The Raffle drawing Recreational Park and To sign up for the race will be held at 3 p.m. the Lillian Perdido Bay One with a light green background, all black font except what is marked as red, on the attachment. visit(lighter https://OCPBfoun green than this) - Tickets are $1 each or Library. dation.org. six for $5. Prizes are Join us at the Mullet TheRegistration other, a white backgroundon the with$1,000, all green $400, font except $200 andwhat is markedFestival as red, on and the attachment. be a part ( of daya darker of greenthe race like this) at the $100. the Optimist Club mis- LCC begins at 6 a.m. All proceeds from sion. 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Then if mont, Sylacauga and contact your school your answer to these Tuskegee. counselor or Pamela questions is “yes,” To be eligible for an Poole, AMEA Scholar- you could be eligible AMEA scholarship, a ship Program Coordi- to receive a scholar- student’s parent and/ nator, (334) 387-3504, ship from the Alabama or legal guardian must (800) 239-2632, Ext. 1110, Municipal Electric receive electric serv- or [email protected]. Authority (AMEA) and ice from an AMEA AMEA, a joint action its 11 Member cities/ Member utility, and the agency formed in 1981 utilities. 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Go Bears! Central Baldwin community fills park for pep rally By JOHN UNDERWOOD those who helped put the event [email protected] together. “I want to thank the city for al- ROBERTSDALE — “R-R-R- lowing us to use the facility and D-A!, A-A-A-L-E! Robertsdale! thank all of those who worked Robertsdale! Go, Bears! hard to put this event together,” It is likely that those sounds Stanford said. “Our hashtag all and more could be heard from year has been #StrengthinUnity, miles around on Thursday, Aug. and I want to commend the 22 as fans of the Robertsdale Bears Booster Club for all of High School Golden Bear football their hard work, and for welcom- team filled Honeybee Park for a ing me and helping me get ready community pep rally, ushering for this season.” in Kyle Stanford’s first season as Players from all levels were Golden Bear head coach. also on hand, along with mem- The cheers were not only bers of the Golden Bear March- lead by cheerleaders from RHS, ing Bands from Robertsdale High Central Baldwin Middle School School and Central Baldwin and youth cheerleaders from Middle School. Robertsdale and Loxley, but also Members of the Bears Booster by “Mr. Go Bear!” himself, Rob- Club sold pizza, drinks, snacks ertsdale City Council member and shaved ice and a table was and longtime RHS administrator set up to sign up new members. Paul Hollingsworth. The Golden Bears kicked off Stanford also took to the stage, the 2019 season on Friday, Aug. set up by the local Coca Cola 23 against the Mary G. Montgom- Distributing Company, welcom- ery Vikings at home at J.D. Sel- ing guests and thanking all lars Stadium in Robertsdale.
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Elberta celebrates 2019’s National Night Out
By JESSICA VAUGHN [email protected]
ELBERTA — The Elberta Police Depart- ment hosted the 2019 National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Elberta Town Park. The National Night Out of- fers the opportunity for citizens to meet local, regional, and state first responders, along with other vendors ranging from medical to veteran organizations. Children PHOTOS BY JESSICA VAUGHN were able to partake in a scavenger hunt, and saver, Baldwin 9-1-1, The Lighthouse, State SWAT Team, KlaasKids, of Baldwin County. lar General - Elberta. four bookbags filled Perdido Fire Depart- Farm, Elberta Fire V.O.C.A.L., Baldwin With Special Thanks Follow the Elberta with school supplies ment, Medstar, South Department, Air Care, EMC, AmVets MSgt. to Columbia Southern Police Department on were awarded to ran- Baldwin Regional Medi- GULF Firearms, Bald- John Benson Jr Post University, State Farm Facebook, or for more dom winners. cal Center, Columbia win County Child 2018, and J.O.I. Classic - Francis Holk-Jones, information, check out Vendors included Southern University, Advocacy Center, cars were shown by The Centennial Bank, the town’s website at B.C.S.O. Project Life- Baldwin County EMA, F.B.I. - Mobile, B.C.S.O. Car Jammers Car Club Bobe’s Garage, and Dol- townofelberta.com. 8 • Obituaries • August 28, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media Obituaries BENGTSON home in Fairhope on churches. She contin- diately by a memorial than (Delorean) and away Aug. 20, 2019. Regina Marie Bengt- Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. ued to play the piano service at the funeral Levi; great-grandchil- Private memorial son, 62, a resident of She was 92. until very recently. home. dren, William, Davi and service. Robertsdale, passed Margaret was born In recent years, Mar- A private graveside Dylin; mother of his Arrangements by away Wednesday, Aug. in Jackson, Alabama garet and Billy moved service was held Mon- children, Edith Callo- Cason Funeral Service, 21, 2019. and grew up in Mobile, to Fairhope and were day in the Alabama way of Fairhope; broth- Foley. Funeral services were Alabama. She gradu- members of St. Law- State Veterans Memo- ers, Stony Calloway held Saturday, Aug. 24, ated from Murphy High rence Catholic Church. rial Cemetery at Span- (Joan) of Pace, Florida HUGHES 2019 at St. Patrick’s Cath- School and attended For many years, she ish Fort. and Dave Calloway Linda M. Hughes, olic Church, Robertsdale. Montevallo College and Billy were members In lieu of flowers, the (Betty) of Maryville, 64, of Semmes, passed Burial was in Baldwin to pursue a degree in of the Equestrian Order family requests dona- Tennessee; sister, Betty away Aug. 19, 2019. Memorial Cemetery. music. of the Holy Sepulchre tions be made to either Calloway (Jack) of Memorial service will Arrangements by Shortly after he re- of Jerusalem. the Children’s Tumor Cantonment, Florida; be held at a later date. Mack Funeral Home & turned from the Pacific Margaret was a past Foundation or the Cys- sister-in-law, Dee Mor- Arrangements by Crematory, Robertsdale. Theater after WWII, she regent of the Tristan de tic Fibrosis Foundation. ris Calloway of Pace, Cason Funeral Service, married William Casi- Luna Chapter, Daugh- Arrangements by Florida; cousins, includ- Foley. mere Betbeze Jr. (Billy). ters of the American Wolfe-Bayview Funeral ing E.R. Calloway of They were married 72 Revolution. She was Homes & Crematory Arlington, Washington; JULAVITS years when he passed also a member of the Inc., 19698 Greeno Road, many nieces, nephews Virginia C. Julavits, away last December. Country Club of Mobile. Fairhope, AL 36532, 251- and other relatives and 94, of Foley, passed She and Billy were In addition to her 990-7775, www.wolfefu- friends. away Aug. 16, 2019. members of St. Igna- husband, she was pre- neralhomes.com. Funeral services were Private memorial tius Catholic Church in ceded in death by her held Friday, Aug. 23, service. Mobile for many years, parents, Claude and 2019 at 11 a.m. in the Arrangements by until retirement, when Ruby (Rodgers) Mc- chapel of Wolfe-Bay- Cason Funeral Service, they moved to Orange Crary; and her sister, view, Fairhope. Foley. Beach, where both Mary Ann McCrary CALLOWAY Visitation began at 10 were very active in Our Peters. Jimmie Edmond a.m. LOFTIN Lady of the Gulf and She is survived by her Calloway, age 78, a Interment was held Carolyn Rose Lof- St. Thomas by the Sea daughters, Lynn Yankie resident of Fairhope, at 12:30 p.m. at Alabama tin, age 74, resident of Catholic Churches. (Alan) of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away State Veterans Memo- Spanish Fort, Alabama, A gifted musician, Susie Forkum (Don) Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, rial Cemetery at Span- passed away Thursday, Margaret shared her of Fairhope and Anne at The William F. Green ish Fort. Aug. 22, 2019. BETBEZE talent by serving as Anderson (Craig) of Veterans Home in Bay If you wish to make Carolyn was a mem- Margaret Lynn Mc- church organist and Auburn, Georgia; six Minette. a donation in lieu of ber of Christ the King Crary Betbeze passed choir member for over grandchildren, Peggy He was born Aug. 30, flowers, please make Catholic Church. She away peacefully at her 40 years at all three Naughton (David Per- 1940 in Tampa, Florida. it to the Hardy E. was a leader in the ryman) of Saskatoon, He was a graduate of Calloway Memorial Girl Scout movement Saskatchewan, Canada, Fairhope High School, Fund at BB&T Bank in Houston, Texas, John Naughton (Mon- class of 1959. Jim was at 387 Fairhope, Ave. and the director of the ica) of Mobile, Adron captain of the football Fairhope, AL 36532. San Jacinto Girl Scout Allen Jr. (Nikki) of team and was class fa- Arrangements by Council. The Woodlands, Texas, vorite. Wolfe-Bayview Funeral She was preceded Richard Forkum (Amy) He served in the Homes & Crematory in death by her sister, of St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.F. and earned the Inc., 19698 Greeno Road, Jeanne Marie Chalona; Leigh Creel (Matthew) commendation medal, Fairhope, AL 36532, 251- and parents, Frank J. of Berkeley Lake, Geor- along with many other 990-7775, www.wolfefu- and Sophie R. Chalona. gia and Erin Anderson medals and was a Viet- neralhomes.com. Carolyn is survived of Atlanta, Georgia; nam veteran. by her husband, Henry seven great-grandchil- He was an avid Paul Loftin Jr. of Span- dren, Lexi, Brannon, marksman, a mem- ish Fort; daughter, Jen- McCrary and Maggie ber of MENSA, and nifer (Joseph) Tate of Naughton, Rex Allen, was involved with the DUGGER Daphne; brother, Frank Ella Forkum and Foster Fairhope Girls Softball Carolyn V. Dugger, J. Chalona Jr. of Mem- Creel. League in the 1970s and 65, of Summerdale, phis, Tennessee; grand- The family wishes to 1980s. passed away Aug. 21, children, Zachary Tate, thank the kind and lov- He was preceded in 2019. William Tate, Mary ing caregivers of Com- death by his parents, Memorial service was Tate, all of Daphne; Respect & Dignity at affordable prices fort Keepers of Daphne, A.T. and Louise Cal- held Saturday, Aug. 24, other loving friends and especially Natasha, loway; two sons, Jay 2019 at New Beginnings family. You can save thousands of dollars on our Burial Packages. Betty, Tammy, Cath- Calloway and David Christian Church in A Mass of Christian We will match any advertised price. erine and Dinah. The Calloway; and one Foley. Burial will be cel- family also appreciates brother, Lt. Hardy Cal- Arrangements by ebrated on Wednesday, Family Owned and Operated. the care provided by loway. Cason Funeral Service, Aug. 28, 2019 at 11 a.m. Nurse Tammy of Kin- Jim is survived by Foley. at Christ the King Cath- Todd Cason is a United States Navy Veteran, so we always dred At Home Hospice. daughters, Alison Cal- olic Church. take special care of our Vets and their families... Visitation was held at loway and Tiffany FOUNTAIN In lieu of flowers, do- No Answering Service • You get Todd Cason 24/7 Wolfe Bayview Funeral Cook (Dustin), both of Howard Fountain, nations may be made to Home in Fairhope on Fairhope; grandchil- 96, a resident of Rob- BARC, Baldwin County Saturday, Aug. 24 from dren, Macray, Kathryn, ertsdale, passed away Animal Rescue Coali- 251-975-2273 2-3 p.m., followed imme- Camden, Chavon, Na- Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. tion. Funeral services were Arrangements by held Saturday, Aug. 24, Wolfe-Bayview Funeral 2019 at Loxley Church Homes & Crematory of God. Inc., 27409 U.S. Hwy. 98, Burial was in Baldwin Daphne, Alabama 36526, Memorial Cemetery. 251-625-2900, www. Arrangements by wolfefuneralhomes. Mack Funeral Home, Robertsdale.
HINES Carol V. Hines, 89, of Orange Beach, passed SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 19
SP CIAL ICONS OR Remembering your loved one O I ARI S Was your loved one a part of a religious, civic or military organization that was important to him or her? C ARG S OR O I ARI S Ask your funeral home to include one of these symbols with the obituary. Additional symbols are 40 cents per word • $10.50 for a black and white photo available upon request. Call 251-943-2151 for more information. $26.25 for a color photo • $5 for each symbol selected focus on Health AUGUST 28, 2019 Gulf Shores doctor headed back to school By SALLY MCKINNEY or draw blood, the new, University of South Ala- improved program will bama, Master of Science When Dr. Cathy McA- use life-like mannequins Acute Care Nurse Prac- tee began her nursing with real veins and titioner Program and career in 1994, she had blood to provide the best her Doctorate in Nursing participated in an en- possible experience for Practice at University of tirely different program patients. It will also help Alabama Birmingham in that is available to aspir- to make the new nurses 2018, her other great love ing nurses in the 21st more comfortable in is gardening. Century. That’s why their new roles, as well Her home now boasts she is returning to the as give them the confi- collections of Amaryl- “classroom” to improve dence they need to make lis and Day Lilies, a Koi the nursing school expe- the patients comfortable pond with Water Lilies rience for young nurses. during stressful times. and Ginger Lilies. Her She will be working “We need to get rid of goal is to become a Mas- toward a research PhD the outdated curriculum ter Gardener. in innovative teach- and teach the students “I love anything beau- ing strategies at the the new techniques,” she tiful,” says the doctor University of Texas on says. Of course the new who likes to get her a full scholarship. Her focus will also include hands dirty in the gar- loyal patients at the Dr. Cathy McAtee interaction with patients den. She considers her Gulf Shores offices of in the clinical unit. Gulf Shores patients in her husband, Dr. John only be required to visit continue to be here in technology she can con- Meanwhile she will that love category, too. McAtee, should not be the UT campus a few Gulf Shores at my hus- tinue that dedication on continue her invaluable “I love the year-round concerned, though. Her times during completion band’s Internal Medicine the Gulf Coast and add service to her patients, relationships with the “classroom” is basically of her two-year program. practice,” she says. “Our on another educational providing pulmonary local patients.” Those her computer in her “My first priority is priority is always our achievement to provide and critical care both in special men, women and home and office. She will my patients, so I will patients.” With the new excellent care to all pa- the hospital and in the children come not only tients. Gulf Shores office, a ser- from the Alabama com- McAtee will be doing vice she has been provid- munity, but also from as research on integrating ing for the past 23 years. far away as Mississippi, today’s electronic expe- Although Cathy McA- Florida and beyond. USA Health focusing on rience with hands-on tee has spent many years To make sure all basic nursing practices. in the medical field from patients everywhere precision medicine, prevention Instead of practicing on her Associate of Sci- receive that kind of love, live patients when learn- ence in Nursing in 1994, McAtee is going back to SUBMITTED pacity of the cells to re- precision prevention – ing to give injections Bachelor Science from school—again. Together, USA Health pair the damage. Finally, finding ways for individ- Mitchell Cancer Institute it will evaluate changes ual people to keep from and the University of in DNA repair capacity developing a disease. South Alabama Health as a person ages. Robert W. Sobol, Ph.D., Center for Healthy Com- The project, funded by professor of pharmacol- munities are conduct- the National Institute of ogy at the University of For all of your ing a research study to Environmental Health South Alabama College measure the capacity of Sciences (NIEHS), is part of Medicine and princi- eye care and human cells to repair of a nationwide effort to pal investigator on the their DNA. facilitate the translation study, said there are eye wear needs. The project, titled of the knowledge gained many substances around “DNA Healing and Dis- in the laboratory to ap- us that can harm DNA ease Prevention,” seeks plications at the popula- and cause it to malfunc- • Most vision and medical to quantify the average tion level. This research tion. Damaged DNA amount of DNA dam- has potential to provide has the ability to repair insurances accepted age in the cells of people more opportunities for itself, but if the cell is living in the area sur- both precision medi- unable to fix the DNA, it rounding USA Health cine – finding specific could result in cell death • Over 2,500 frames and University Hospital. It treatment options for or in the replication of sunglasses to choose from will also evaluate the ca- individual patients – and SEE FOCUS, PAGE 11
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Sept. 11 children’s activities, and prizes (on a leash, please), and bring Welcome to the Perinatal Sup- »» 150 South Ingleside St., ertsdale for individuals and teams all your friends! Bring the port Group offering resources Suite 2, Fairhope Talk Time provides a safe, »» 5:30 p.m. with proceeds benefiting whole family out and create to women in Lower Alabama Baby Café is a free, informal, comfortable environment Eastern Shore MS Support gynecologic cancer research GLOWing memories! Reg- who are, have, or worried drop in, no speaker, no pre- where parents can meet with Group will meet at Ruby at the USA Health Mitchell ister online at: https://bit. about experiencing perinatal/ sentation group to help moms other parents who understand Tuesday in Fairhope. Speaker Cancer Institute. Race held at ly/2UWdDAC! Each registered postpartum related stressors. with breastfeeding issues and the grief of losing a loved one TBA. Dinner will be provided the Mitchell Center, University participant receives glow This is a non-clinical, non- socialize with other breast- through substance abuse by Novartis, makers of new of South Alabama. For more gear, a neon race shirt, race medical, peer to peer support feeding moms. overdose. We are not counsel- drug Mayzent. Family, friends, information, visit https://www. bag, glowing finishers medal group with voluntary member- We welcome participants to ors but caring people who are and caregivers are always usahealthsystem.com/events/ & much more! The race is for ship. bring guests, including dads, compassionate. Call Julie Wa- welcome. May contact Weezer go-run participants of all ages and grandparents, preschool-age ters for questions at 251-550- at (251)928-7606 with ques- Women’s Cancer speeds. siblings and babies. There 5031 or via email juliew50@ tions. Support Group Sept. 28 are toys for toddlers and ymail.com Support Groups »» First Tuesday, 5 – 6:30 p.m. refreshments for everyone. In Sept. 4, 11, 18, Race for the Fallen »» Kilborn Clinic, 1047 Fairhope addition, an IBCLC-certified Breast Cancer Support 25, Glow Run 5K and 1 mile Alzheimer’s Eastern Ave, Fairhope lactation consultant is on hand Group race Shore Support Group to answer questions. »» Second Thursday, 5 - 6:30 »» 10:30-11:30 a.m. »» 6:30 p.m. »» 4th Tueday of each month, Colorectal cancer and p.m. Free chair yoga class for those ostomy support group » Mobile Fairgrounds (The 6 – 7:30 p.m. Coping Conversations The Breast Center at Thomas with MS at Thrive Studio, » Grounds) » Daphne Public Library, 2607 »» Third Tuesday, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Grief Support Group Hospital, 750 Morphy Avenue, 21180 AL-181, Fairhope. Class » Highway 98, Daphne »» USA MCI Kilborn Clinic »» Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Fairhope is funded by a grant from the The race will take place at lobby, Fairhope » Nix Center, One Bayou For information or to be added MS Foundation and instructed the Mobile Fairgrounds (The »» Facilitator: Charlie Helle- » Grounds). Enjoy a glowing busch, 251-929-0791 »» Enjoy great conversation, Drive, Fairhope to the mailing list contact Patti by Ms. Billie Reinhart. Call at 251-279-2865 before attending or with ques- night run with your friends and make new friends, learn from Free of charge. Open to any- tions: (251)929-4020 --- www. family. Please feel free to share Monday Morning Grief guest speakers and share one who has lost a loved one. Support Group knowledge and information. National Stuttering thrivefairhope.com. our race information with your Facilitated by Covenant Care. Association Gulf Coast coworkers, friends and family. »» Every Monday, 10 a.m. A light meal is served. Please Please call 251-626-5255 or Chapter support group The Race for the Fallen is a RSVP by living your name and 251-928-2835 for more infor- Sept. 28, »» Daphne Recreation Center, »» First Wednesday, 6:30 pm night-time family fun race that 2605 US 98, Daphne the name of the meeting you mation or directions. would like to attend. RSVP at »» Foley Library, upstairs meet- GO Run honors fallen law enforcement officers and their families Perinatal Support 251-445-9591. Visit UOAA.org Talk Time ing room. »» 8 a.m. through the Police Benevolent Group for more information »» Grief Support Group/ Sub- »» For information, contact: lu- Lace up your running shoes Foundation. We encourage stance Abuse Loss [email protected] »» Second Monday, 7:30 – Eastern Shore Baby for this 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run everyone to come out and take 8:30 p.m. »» Third Thursday, 6 p.m. presented by the Catranis part in what is sure to be a Café »» Drug Education Council Family Charitable Foundation. great time for a worthy cause. »» Thrive Yoga & Massage, »» Every Wednesday, noon – Office, 22251 Palmer St., Rob- This family-fun event includes Bring the kids, bring the pets 21180 State Hwy, Fairhope 1:30 p.m.
New lab technology at USA Health can rapidly identify pathogens SUBMITTED Phoenix automated don’t have. It makes a USA Health is the identification and sus- huge difference in pa- first and only health- ceptibility test system tient turnaround.” care system on the and BD Bruker MALDI Carter said the new Gulf Coast with the biotyper – are much lab equipment will be technology to identify more sensitive and pro- able to help patients organisms that cause vide rapid and highly and physicians outside diseases – more com- accurate test results. USA’s health system. monly known as patho- After culturing and Laboratories previ- gens – in as little as 40 isolating bacteria and ously had to send hard- seconds. fungi from patient to-identify organisms Advances in micro- specimens, the organ- to the Alabama De- biology translate to isms are identified partment of Health in improved patient out- and tested to deter- Montgomery for identi- comes, as physicians mine which drugs will fication. can now implement inhibit or stop their Now labs can send proper antibiotics growth. those cases to USA therapies, among oth- In the past, patients Health, he said. ers, more quickly and and physicians had to The MALDI biotyper effectively. wait up to a week to acts as a “fingerprint- Teresa Barnett, medical technologist supervisor with USA Health, demonstrates the BD A new microbiology identity organisms that ing” system to iden- BACTEC blood culture system to Dr. Benjamin Estrada, professor of pediatrics at the USA system at USA Health caused infections in tify bacteria, yeast College of Medicine and a pediatric infectious disease specialist with USA Health, and Dr. University Hospital – patients. and fungi. “Before Haidee Custodio, assistant professor of pediatrics at the USA College of Medicine and a the BD BACTEC blood “This is personalized the MALDI, we were pediatric infectious disease specialist with USA Health. culture system, BD microbiology,” said identifying organisms James Elliot Carter Jr., by biochemicals,” ex- M.D., director of clini- plained Teresa Barnett, cal laboratories and a medical technolo- GET TO KNOW DR. CORTE pathologist with USA gist supervisor with Health. USA Health. “We had “Imagine what that several kits that took JUST THE FACTS means for patient care. anywhere from three Board Certified Family Physician Instead of wasting to five days to identify high-powered antibi- some of these organ- otics that may not do isms.” Education: any good and increase In contrast, the • Dr. Corte graduated in 2014 from the University of South Alabama antibiotic resistance, MALDI identifies or- College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama. the patient can now be ganisms by the unique • He completed his residency at the University of South Florida in started on the right an- spectrum of the major Clearwater, Florida in 2017. timicrobials or antifun- proteins and peptides • BA in the Italian language from Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. gals immediately.” that constitute their Carter, who also makeup. INTERESTING TRIVIA serves as a professor of “The MALDI takes a Cameron Corte, MD pathology at the USA fingerprint, so it ana- • Animal advocate Health College of Medi- lyzes the peaks and val- • Enthusiastic collector/builder of Legos & other toys cine, said rapid patho- leys of the ion protein • Awe inspiring pyro-technician Same Day gen identification saves makeup and then com- • Sub-par soccer player - avid fan money for patients and pares it to a library in • Curious outdoor explorer & camper providers. the software,” Barnett Appointments “Patients can be said. Available. more quickly dis- The lab uses the charged if they don’t BACTEC blood culture Réganneed M. to Andrbe here,”ade, heMD system to detect early fairhopefamilymedicine.com said. positive blood cultures. “They aren’t sitting It uses an automatic, 21875 State Hwy 181, Fairhope in the hospital for three vial-activated work- days being treated for flow that helps reduce 251-928-1442 meningitis that they hands-on time.