COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Ongoing and Upcoming Events, PAGE 15 Reese’s Senior Bowl 2020 recap PAGE 12 More Senior Bowl pictures The Islander PAGE 4-5 INSIDE The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber will soon have two locations to better serve its members
By MELANIE LECROY Orange Beach, Coastal Ala- “Coming in from the outside 65 percent of the chamber [email protected] bama Business Chamber and with no preconceived notions members are in Gulf Shores The Wharf. or biases about the area and and only 35 percent in Orange The Coastal Alabama Busi- Greg Alexander took the po- cities, it became evident to me Beach. ness Chamber will soon have sition as Chamber President pretty quickly that we have “We want to continue to Closure on Hwy. 59 two locations to better serve and CEO 18 months ago and two distinct cities now,” he grow in both cities but there its members thanks to a part- said the need for expansion said. Gulf Shores City Officials nership between the City of was obvious. According to Alexander, SEE CHAMBER, PAGE 2 would like to inform all motorists that beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, the western end of Coastal Gateway Boulevard (for- Orange merly Co. Road 8 east) will Gulf State Park needs volunteer be closed at the intersection Beach Police of Hwy 59. Turn to page 2 to help with recycled Christmas trees apprehend read more. By MELANIE LECROY strong-arm [email protected] robbery Gulf State Park needs vol- suspect unteers Feb. 3 to assist with recycled Christmas trees. Each year, used Christmas STAFF REPORT trees are placed in the dunes to accumulate sand and help Orange Beach Police the dunes continue to grow. Department responded Each spring, native plants to a strong-arm robbery GULF STATE PARK The ‘Turtle Lady’ to speak are planted around the trees at Publix Volunteers and park staff will distribute recycled Christmas trees in Phar- at upcoming L A Beach SEE TREES, PAGE 15 the dunes Feb. 3. macy Writers meeting Thurs- day, Author Linda B. Schmitz Jan. 23, Sprangrud, also known as around 10 ‘The Turtle Lady’, will be Gulf Shores Middle School Turbo Dolphins a.m. Stinson speaking to The L A Beach The Writers during their Feb. suspect, Robert Lee 3 meeting at the Thomas Stinson, pushed his way B. Nelson Library in Gulf into the pharmacy area Shores from 4 – 5:45 p.m. stealing medication Read more on page 17. before fleeing from the store. He led officers on a foot chase before he was apprehended. No DEATHS PAGE 19 one was badly injured. Stinson was charged Ella Jane Davis with robbery in third Betty Krob Givens degree, three counts of Kenny Gurley unlawful possession of Janet Lynne Lemmons controlled substance, Judith Logsdon GULF SHORES MIDDLE SCHOOL eluding police and un- Dr. Robert Blees McKee Gulf Shores Middle School Turbo Dolphins had a hard-fought race last weekend at the Oxford Grand Prix in lawful possession of Ronald Henry Muschel Oxford, Ala. They will race again Feb. 29 at the Diverse Power Grand Prix in LaGrange, Ga. Go Dolphins! drug paraphernalia. Joyce Benford Smith South Baldwin Community Theater seeking sponsors for INDEX BALDWIN LIVING, 3 Second Annual Climbing the Ladder Gala Fundraiser CLASSIFIED, 21 Submitted and Herb Anderson. youth in the community. have become less functional HEALTH, 9 Members of the South The support of community in their years behind the South Baldwin Commu- Baldwin Community theater members keep the qual- curtains and need many re- LEGALS, 25 nity Theater was founded family come from all walks ity entertainment and arts pairs. These repairs include OPINION, 23 in 1972 by Father Anthony of life. The Young Artist Se- alive. Zoghby, Nancy Holk Totman ries focuses on the talented The SBCT dressing rooms SEE FUNDRAISER, PAGE 2 PUZZLES, 24 SPORTS, 12 Gulf WHAT Coast YOU IN Media STORE VOLUME 44 • ISSUE 6 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 Islander • January 29, 2020 • Gulf Coast Media Coastal Gateway Boulevard closure at Hwy. 59
Submitted (formerly Co. Road work related to ongo- 8 east) will be closed ing improvements. Gulf Shores City Of- at the intersection of We apologize for the ficials would like to Hwy 59. inconvenience this will inform all motorists The closure is ex- cause and will work to that beginning at 7 a.m. pected to last through complete the project Tuesday, Jan. 28, the Saturday, Feb. 1, and is as soon as possible to western end of Coastal necessary to complete minimize the disrup- Gateway Boulevard drainage and utility tion.
Municipal Court Director Renee Gardner Congratulations Gulf Shores bowling recognized for 30 years of service
CITY OF ORANGE BEACH
At the Jan. 21 city council meeting, Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon and the City GULF SHORES HIGH SCHOOL Council presented Municipal Court Director Renee Gardner with a Certificate of Recognition for her 30 years of dedicated service to the city. Congratulations Gulf Shores High School’s girl’s bowling team who will be heading to State.
CHAMBER bers, non-chamber busi- dynamic for 25 years if your board will ap- will be solely responsible long time. Greg and the ness owners, mom and with our business model prove it and then we can for any lease payments staff want to give them CONTINUED FROM 1 pops and got the distinct remaining relatively take it to the mayor and pursuant to the city’s some five-star treatment feeling they would like the same. The dynamic see if the city of Orange agreement with the and get to know them are more businesses in to see and more strongly of the cities, our local Beach will do it. The Wharf. on a first name basis Orange Beach we can support if they had their economy and business chamber board was very The city will coordi- and try to help them not bring on as chamber chamber in their com- have continued to grow excited and said they nate and perform the only learn how to do members. We looked at munity,” Alexander said. at a huge rate over the would support it. We met build-out of the office business better but to how best to do that. Then “The chamber has last decade. We have with Mayor Tony Ken- space in an amount sustain their business. we started speaking with remained in the same continued to try to oper- non and City Manager not to exceed $35,000. They can be there to existing chamber mem- location with the same ate and support all these Ken Grimes and laid it It will also reimburse help The Wharf to pro- businesses in coastal out. Tony said yes and the Business Chamber mote the events that are Alabama with the same that he had been trying for utilities, internet there but also the busi- model. When you look to do this for a long time. communications, tele- nesses. The location was The Islander at the numbers, demo- He was very supportive.” phone and the like in an critical that’s why the graphics, the number During the Jan. 21 Or- amount not to exceed partnership to get this 901 N. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535-3546 of businesses per capita ange Beach City Council $1,000 per month. done is between the city, PHONE: (251) 943-2151 | FAX: (251) 943-3441 that we have as cham- meeting, the council and “The city’s commit- the chamber and The ber members from Gulf Mayor Tony Kennon ment to build out the Wharf,” Johnson said. [email protected] Shores versus Orange voted unanimously in office and pay the rent “We want to increase Melanie LeCroy Classified Advertising Beach there is more favor of two resolutions. is for a limited time and our participation and Editor Lindsay Walker growth potential in Or- The first resolution au- Greg agrees that we influence with events [email protected] [email protected] ange Beach,” Alexander thorized the execution of want it to be self-sustain- in Orange Beach. In ing within 24 months,” Gulf Shores we have Tony Whitehead said. a performance contract Legal Advertising Alexander said he ap- with the Coastal Ala- Johnson said. the Shrimp Festival and Sports Editor April M. Perry proached Jerry Johnson, bama Business Chamber The second resolu- we work closely with [email protected] [email protected] Orange Beach Council- and appropriating funds tion authorizing the the city on the Zydeco Retail Advertising man who also represents to support an office in execution of a license Festival. A lot of that Allison Marlow the City of Orange Beach Orange Beach. The city agreement with Wharf is because our physi- Managing Editor LouAnn Love [email protected] as an Ex-Officio Member will provide office space Retail Properties, L.L.C., cal presence is here in [email protected] of the chamber, about a suitable for the establish- to provide office space Gulf Shores. We want to Parks Rogers “crazy idea” he had to ment of a Chamber Of- for the Coastal Alabama continue that support put a physical presence fice and Visitor Center in Business Chamber. but grow our participa- Publisher in Orange Beach. Not a Orange Beach for a two- “We are putting it on tion with events at The [email protected] satellite office but a full- year period. The city will the main street at The Wharf, Canal Road and To subscribe, make an address change or vacation delivery time office. contract directly with Wharf and the Wharf in Orange Beach,” Alex- stop, you may call our office at (251) 943-2151, go online at www. Johnson said, “We The Wharf for the office businesses have not had ander said. gulfcoastnewstoday.com and click on the “e-edition” link in the black talked and I said let’s see property, and the city a lot of attention for a toolbar. Under “don’t have an id’ there is an option for how to become a subscriber, or email [email protected]. ©Gulf Coast Media 2019. No part of this newspaper may be reproduced without the prior written consent of the group publisher or associate publisher. Opinions of editorial or general FUNDRAISER an evening of fun and sponsors. drinks will be provided columnists or those reflected in submitted letters do not entertainment at the SBCT’s goal is to along with a silent auc- CONTINUED FROM 1 necessarily reflect the editorial position of this newspaper. Second Annual Climb- raise $10,000 to update tion. Seating is general The Islander (USPS 002-968) is published weekly, with its office ing the Ladder Gala the theater and provide admission. Sponsor- located at 901 N. McKenzie St., in Foley, AL 36535. Periodicals postage flooring, Sheetrock, Fundraiser. This year’s a safe and practical ships are available. paid at Foley, AL 36535. Subscription rates: In-county annual, $40.00 bathroom fixtures, event has a masquer- environment for the For more information plus local sales tax; six-month, $24.00 plus local sales tax; senior countertops and cabi- ade theme. Food and theater families. please call 251-968-6721. citizen annual, $38.00 plus local sales tax; six-month, $22.50 plus local nets — to name the drinks will be provided Tickets are $30 for Tickets can be pur- sales tax; and out-of-county annual, $79.00, six-month, $40.00. most urgent needs. along with a silent auc- an individual and $50 chased online at www. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Islander, 901 N. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535-3546. SBCT will be hosting tion, provided by our for couples. Food and sbct.biz/. Allison Marlow, Managing Editor [email protected] JANUARY 29, 2020 Baldwin Living Project Prom makes annual event magical for students in need
By ALLISON MARLOW girls around the region. “It is the best feeling, said. many new with the tags Once girls choose their [email protected] As chairwoman of the it is amazing,” she said. Three years ago the still attached. dress, volunteers steam it Junior Auxiliary of the “They are all so apprecia- Junior Auxiliary and the This year organizers and carefully bag it. On Saturday Sarah An- Eastern Shore’s Project tive and the parents are Future Business Leaders said they have at least 500 The giveaway will be derson will spend the day Prom Committee, An- overwhelmed and thank of America at Fairhope dresses to give away as held Saturday, Feb. 1 at fluffing skirts, adjusting derson says Saturday’s us so much such. High School joined forces well as shoes, jewelry and Fairhope High School jewelry and perfecting giveaway of hundreds of “It really is an expense to put on the event after other accessories. Local from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and prom looks for what she dresses is one of the most that can be difficult for the auxiliary received a beauty shops also donate is open to students from Presentinghopes are hundreds ofSponsor: magical days ofHoly the year. Spiritfamilies inThrift need,” she Shoplarge donation of dresses, door prizes. across the county.
Local company searching for Baldwin County’s longest married couple
Submitted celebrate, Island Granite must visit the Island You can find all the is looking for the lon- Granite showroom at the contest rules at the February is the month gest-married couple in 20053 Richard Childress website: www.island- of love! It’s time to cele- Baldwin County and sur- Lane in Foley with their graniteonline.com/forev- brate Valentine’s Day and rounding area and giving marriage certificate on ervalentines. remember the impor- away $3,000 to these “For- hand and register. The winning couple tance of having someone ever Valentines.” Registration ends Feb. will be announced on special in our lives. To To participate, couples 13 at 5 p.m. Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.
Mercer University announces Fall 2019 President’s and Dean’s Lists
Submitted students to meet rigor- Mary Hall, Fairhope, undergraduate, gradu- sites in Macon, Savan- tivity by the Carnegie ous grade-point-average freshman, College of ate and professional nah and Columbus; and Classification of Insti- Mercer University standards specific to the Liberal Arts and Sci- education. With more that regional academic tutes of Higher Educa- recently announced the college or school within ences than 8,700 students centers in Henry and tion and ranked among President’s List and the University. Founded in 1833, enrolled in 12 schools Douglas counties, the top tier of national Dean’s List for the fall The following area Mercer University is and colleges, on major Mercer is classified as research universities Tuesday,2019 semester. 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Theodore High School’s Lamical Perine #2 of the Univer- University of Michigan Quarterback Shea Patterson throw- University of Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts rolling out of the sity of Florida scampers for yardage during Saturday’s ing downfield during Wednesday’s Senior Bowl North Team pocket during Saturday’s Senior Bowl. Senior Bowl. practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile.
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The Senior Bowl/Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup mascot ‘Cuppy’ and his mascot friend Big Al of the University of Alabama enjoying themselves during Saturday’s game. Gulf Coast Media • January 29, 2020 • Baldwin Living • 5
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Your comprehensive coverage of the 2020 Elections District one Congressional candidates Averhart, Collins and Gardner vie for Democratic nod
By TONY WHITEHEAD ley of The Zew 92.1 in- tired of the noise com- bama is almost last. tant [email protected] troduced the candidates ing out of Washington. As I said, I will spon- to me. and asked them to make America lacks lead- sor and cosponsor This Local voters got to opening remarks. ership. True leaders legislation to address isn’t hear from three can- unite us. Only fools that. But what’s most neces- didates seeking the Averhart: I grew and cowards divide us. important is to get sarily Democratic Party’s up in the Maysville the funding. And it’s a fed- nomination for the U.S. community around Gardner: It’s not just also about relation- eral Averhart Collins Gardner Congressional seat now Brookley Field. But about creating good ships with the people issue. occupied by Republi- then I moved to Mon- jobs, but it’s about in education, the As voters we need to discourages attack can Bradley Byrne of roeville to help my training and bringing commissioners, the start electing (state) from those who would Fairhope during a debate grandmother with in the right people superintendents and legislators who care do us harm. A major held in Fairhope last her farm. After high for those jobs. I know keeping the lines more about our stu- conflict could be dev- week. school I joined the U. the righteous fury of communication dents. But there are astating, especially Democratic primary S. Marine Corps and that fills you when open. We also have to some things that a hostilities with China candidates James Aver- the plan was for four something you love make sure we have federal legislator can or Russia. I believe our hart, Ph.D; Frederick years, but I stayed for is under attack. Well, transparency and ac- do. First is funding. leaders should meet “Rick” Collins and Kiani 30 years and made a something I love is countability. But com- Right now, too many regularly with other Gardner, Ph.D., took the career in the Marines. under attack: My munication is key. of our local, state and nations to promote stage and discussed their I served in combat and children’s future, our Federal tax dollars for trust between them. stances on the issues. later was promoted economic stability, Collins: We in Ala- education are being si- The goals would be to The Democratic pri- and became a military our environment, our bama need leadership phoned away from our maintain peace and mary ballot is set for prison warden, then stake in democracy. that challenges us public schools in the seek common ground. March 3. a director of prisons We need to protect our to be in the upper 10 form of school-choice The U.S. spends too Gardner is a native Ha- in the Pentagon. I’m elections from cyber percent in the coun- vouchers, education much time getting in- waiian and is a biology proud of my service. attacks. I also want to try. In Mobile County savings accounts. volved regime changes professor in the com- And I want to continue address the crumbling we have nine schools These always move and internal affairs of munity college system to serve and give back infrastructure. I be- where 100 percent of dollars away from our other countries. Con- according to her website: to my community. lieve I have the skills the students live below public-school class- gress has abdicated its KianiGardner.com. to get things done. I the poverty level. So, rooms and into private responsibility. Consti- Collins was born in Collins: I’m a third have a Ph.D in science poverty is part of the and charter schools tutionally, Congress Mobile and list his pro- generation Mobilian. and science is about equation. With teacher — some of which are declares war and the fession as real estate on I want to solve the identifying and solving shortages (in) math owned by out of state executive office carries his website: RickCollin- traffic issues on I-10, problems. So I left the and science standard- interests. When we out the declaration. We sCampaign.com. bring our schools into tenure track to run for ized testing, we have plug those holes, we haven’t done that since Averhart is also a na- the top 10 percent in this office. not done well recently. will make huge gains World War II. So the tive of Mobile and is the country, support If it’s a District prior- because our students greatest threat is the President/CEO of J.T. lower taxes on food Finley then asked ity, it’s my responsibil- are willing, and our way we do things now. Averhart Group and items, support job questions submitted ity to get behind the educators are capable holds a doctorate of the- creation and protect with the candidates people whether it’s Gardner: The biggest ology and biblical stud- our natural resources. answering each before education, Medicaid 2. What country poses threat in the world is ies and is working on his My father was the city moving on to the next expansion, environ- the greatest threat to the Russia. The reason is Ph.D in organizational attorney for Mobile question — not neces- mental issues - what- world — and how will that for many years management and lead- under five administra- sarily in the following ever I can do for the you work to neutralize America held a posi- ership. He is a retired tions. And, I think I get order: District is what I will them? tion of power and U.S. Marine Corps Chief my passion for local 1. Alabama is almost do and education is a respect. But Russia Warrant Officer and issues from him. As a last in education. What big priority. Collins: Maintaining has been effectively federal military prison real estate broker for ideas do you have to move peace in the world and forcefully under- warden. His website is: 35 years I have learned us forward? Gardner: Thinking should always be our mining our position JamesAverhart.com. how to negotiate win- about how we view ed- top priority. Maintain- Moderator Kelly Fin- win scenarios. We’re Averhart: Yes, Ala- ucation is very impor- ing a strong military SEE DISTRICT, PAGE 7 Gulf Coast Media • January 29, 2020 • Baldwin Living • 7 DISTRICT can go toe-to-toe with wane by November. structure, one of the rect this? tion is one more step any Republican in a We’ve got the winning things we need to get a toward parity. One CONTINUED FROM 6 debate and win. I will issues. We control the handle on are the sew- Collins: Women hold more voice that knows engage with them, House and we proba- age utilities. I’m very 29 percent of state what it’s like to find by interfering in our but I don’t think it bly will again. We will concerned about all of legislative seats in the out you’re pregnant, democracy and our will work. They won’t be able to get funding the sewage that flows country. In Alabama feel joy and then do election processes. In debate because they for improving I-10 and into Mobile Bay and they hold 22 out of the mental math and doing this they can don’t have to. But if take care of those is- the rivers. If you look a 140. So, about 16 wonder how you are drive a wedge between they did, what are they sues like health care. at traffic on I-10 across percent below the na- going to keep working our population so going to do? Well, the The public wants that the bay, we could re- tional average. In Mo- with two little boys deep and divisive that first thing they will do and Medicaid expan- duce traffic volume by bile County, there are already in day care. I soon we have to worry is call me names like: sion is where we start. building a bypass from 16 circuit-court judges. am running because I about the stability of Snowflake. Radical. much better than I-65 (Perdido) to the Right now there are have had these experi- our democracy period. Leftist. Coastal Elite. the Republicans can. Crestview(Fla.) exit. two females, one ences and I want to In the current con- Fill in the blank. But Protecting out natural I’m not crazy about Democrat and no mi- make a difference. flicts we’re in, pulling I will talk about the resources, background more bridges over norities. In 2019, there troops out of Syria, issues and stay laser checks on all gun sales the Bay. And nobody were 126 women serv- Averhart: It shouldn’t escalating tensions in focused on the issues – the public wants wants tolls. ing in the U.S. Con- matter whether you Iran. All of that links that really matter. that. Veterans: better gress, 25 in the Senate are male or female. If back to Russia which access to the V. A. and Gardner: Every Dis- and 121 in the House. you have the skill set has now strengthen its Averhart: Great ques- private health provid- trict in the country Women make about 80 and the prerequisites relationship with Iran. tion. It comes down to ers. We can do better needs attention to cents on the dollar ver- for the job. I think we In order to take back funding again. I think than Republicans to infrastructure. I don’t sus men. I will support have a situation where our control, we need to it’s about basic com- attract and keep better take infrastructure legislation to make pay some people are afraid secure our elections, munication. I travel local jobs. We can do lightly. The Bayway is equitable. to do their job. Afraid make voting more ac- around this District better on education, an economic lifeblood of making a mistake. cessible and rebuild and I meet people who poverty and mental for us. Every District Gardner: Women We have to hold our the trust in our elec- I don’t know. And I health. in the country needs make less than men office holders to ac- toral process. don’t know if they attention to infrastruc- even though often, count. Communication are a Republican or 4. Alabama’s infra- ture. Roads, sewage women are more likely is the key and that’s Averhart: Russia a Democrat, but I try structure is in need of systems. And we have to be the sole bread what it’s going to take is a big threat, how- to and I will continue an overhaul, especially not had a meaningful winner of the family. — reaching across ever, it’s not just one to try to establish re- here in District 1. What infrastructure pack- More women live in the aisle. Establish country. We must also lationships and trust are your infrastructure age in a very long poverty in the South relationships. Talk to know the threat from with everyone. And I priorities and how do you time. Our infrastruc- than anywhere else everybody. I don’t just Iran, North Korea think good communi- plan to work to improve ture problems are in the country. We ex- talk about being on the and China is real. We cation is the key. So I our District? also related to climate perience higher rates battlefield. That was need to always be on will keep doing what change. We need a new of domestic violence my job for 30 years and guard. If we get into I’ve been doing: engag- Averhart: When it Bayway because this maternal mortality. I became good at it. In a conflict with one of ing with everybody I comes to infrastruc- one is not tall enough, How did all this hap- that time I gained a those countries, we can, communicating ture I want to talk strong enough to with- pen? I can point to the myriad of experience need to remember that my message. about highways, stand the increasing fact that women are and I know that I’m Russia is just the pup- bridges, fire trucks. intensity of storms in grossly underrepre- ready. pet master. So we need Collins: The way we But when we talk the Gulf. sented in state and fed- to be ready. We are win this is to take about the District, we eral legislatures even 6. What do you think the world’s greatest the issues directly to tend to focus on Mo- 5. Alabama is finish- though we are a major- makes you the most qual- fighting force without them. If this was a bile, Baldwin. But up ing in the bottom ten in ity of the population. ified candidate? a doubt. We cannot let Republican debate, we in the other counties women’s equality issues. This imbalance is why our guard down for a would be saying, “I up north like Wash- How will you work to cor- I’m running. My elec- SEE DISTRICT, PAGE 8 minute. love Donald Trump!” ington, Monroe, they “No, I love him more!” may have the heavy 3. How do you plan to And “I love him even equipment, but don’t campaign against your more!” That’s what have personnel trained Republican opponent? you would hear. how to use it. So I will President Trump is so push for whatever in- Gardner: We are not vulnerable now. You frastructure we need, going to win by getting start with his person- especially concentrate the Republican base to ality, but now you have on roads and bridges come over to our side. impeachment and the and heavy equipment Alabama has a huge Iran situation. There that’s really needed. number of unregis- are so many ways his tered voters. 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And I want to District 3 or another fications, most people tal issue, we took on as our greatest climate do we support this do away with private state, they may need look to my academic Exxon-Mobil, Alabama change problem and how legislation? Of course, correctional facilities. your vote just like credentials and work Power, the Chamber will you work to fix it? there’s funding. But When I look at the fa- you are going to need experience. I got my of Commerce and the we need to also incen- cilities in our District, theirs. Ph.D. from Duke, I State Docks. That was Averhart: For clean tivize corporate action I see that they are fail- did research on cell who was on the other air and clean water, it in new ways. Transi- ing. And our system Collins: When my son biology. And all that side. And we won, but goes back again to ac- tions to sustainable needs to be fixed. Edu- was young, he wanted means is that I have I didn’t make any en- countability, funding, agriculture practices. cation – I’ve spoken to go to professional advanced training in emies. I didn’t attack oversight and then Offshore wind and with teachers and a wrestling matches. solving completely anyone personally. We transparency. And solar farms with all lot of them are using And I confess we went unique problems. Re- took the issue to the there has to be follow- that real estate off the their own personal to two of them. And search science is about people and we won. up with that. What I coast. But we need to funds to supply their the reason I bring solving problems that And that’s what I want hope to do, especially do these things while classroom. that up is that today’s have neve been solved to do in Washington. in this area is support also protecting and politics is like a pro- before. And that’s the non-profit orga- sustaining American 9. What can you do to fessional wrestling what we need in legis- Averhart: Honor, in- nizations. They have jobs. Americans are bring about more collabo- match. My strength is lation, right? Unique, tegrity and service. I expertise and know not just worried about ration and less partisan- uniting people. Rea- forward-looking served 30 years. I have the subject matter the climate. They are ship in the House? soned listening. There problem solving. But raised my right hand well, but they need the worried about keeping are good examples of the most important and repeated that oath. funding that pertains their job, paying their Gardner: I’ve been what we can do: Rea- credential I bring to I know what the Con- to those issues. So, we rent and feeding their lucky in that I’ve al- gan and Tip O’Neill, this job is the imme- stitution says. I know need to support them. children. So we need to ready been contacted Clinton and Newt Gin- diacy — I have two big what it means. And I And that’s what I in- make changes, but not by candidates across grich. They reduced things riding on it — have defended the Con- tend to do. at the expense of the the country. They our Federal debt to my two boys, five and stitution. I know that working class. seem surprised when I zero. And yet, George three. And we have leadership matters. We Collins: America say: Infrastructure, ac- Washington warned us work to do. If we don’t need a strong nation. has to be a leader. 8. What are your top cess to healthcare and about political parties take legislative action I’ve had the opportu- President Trump has three priority policy con- education and battling pitting us against each soon. The economy nity to walk the halls already rolled back cerns? regressive taxes on other. If we had 50 peo- will be so stratified of Congress. I have co- or tried to roll back the working poor. And ple like myself going that I can’t promise authored a bill already 90 environmental- Collins: Reestablish it turns out they say, into Congress, we them that they will and it was signed by protection rules. Some Congress’ Constitu- wow, that sounds like could calm this thing have a fraction of the President Barack of them impact us tional authority for my District, too. So, down and make a dif- life my husband and I Obama. It shouldn’t directly here. He’s declarations of war, here’s the secret: All ference. We deserve have. My dream of tak- matter whether you rolling back oil-rig term limits for mem- of our Districts need that. And it’s critical ing them to my favor- are male or female. If regulations, the coal- bers of Congress and these same things. that we do that. ite childhood beaches you have the skill set ash pit removal. All require background We keep hearing the will be crushed be- and the prerequisites of this is critical. And checks on all gun rhetoric get more na- Although the can- cause those beaches for the job. I think we there’s so much noise sales. tionalized about the didates disagreed on won’t exist. And I will have a situation where and spin going on with president or the wall priorities and how to do all I can to protect some people are afraid this particular issue. Gardner: Infrastruc- or reproductive issues. deal with current issues that dream. to do their job. Afraid What we need is to get ture, education and I want to talk about such as transportation of making a mistake. all the scientists and health care. — The the classrooms my and education, they Collins: The basic We have to hold our experts on one side counties in our Dis- kids walk into every each pledged to support qualifications to be office holders to ac- in the room with the trict are growing and day. About the doctors their party’s nominee a House member are count. Communication president and say, OK we need to protect I need to see. And I in the general election to be 24-years-old, a is the key and that’s let’s get the truth out. that growth and im- want to talk about tak- in November. They also seven-year citizen what it’s going to That’s a priority for prove the infrastruc- ing care of our elderly agreed on the need to and registered voter. take – reaching across me. ture needed for that and our youngest. work across the aisle and I think my tem- the aisle. Establish growth. With educa- When you zero in, you reduce partisanship. perament is my real relationships. Talk to Gardner: Undoubt- tion, we need to make see that our bottom- strength. Win-win, everybody. I don’t just edly our biggest issue sure that the money line issues are the Another Democratic my calmness, my talk about being on the right now is emis- invested in education same as Ohioans or Primary debate for the health issues were battlefield. That was sions. There are a really goes to educa- Missourians or Virgin- District 1 House seat pretty-darn serious my job for 30 years and lot of problems with tion. When we talk ians, Americans. Our nomination is set for and I don’t get over I became good at it. In emissions and a lot of about growing our Dis- issues are the same be- Feb. 6 (6-8 p.m.) at Gulf- regulations we need to trict, our state — it all cause we are all Amer- Quest National Maritime address. But if we’re starts with a well-edu- icans. And it’s time we Museum at 155 S. Water going to tackle climate cated work force. With get back to legislating Street, Mobile. change, there are a healthcare we have to for all instead of for number of things to talk about insurance. Republicans or Demo- The first District includes consider. The first We also have a doctor crats. Baldwin, Escambia, is bold, progressive shortage in District 1. Mobile, Monroe and legislation from the We need to incentiv- Averhart: The answer Washington counties. federal government ize young doctors and to that question is one The 2017 Cook Partisan IVEY’S that commits for the healthcare workers to we’ve heard before: Voter Index for this Dis- next 10 years that U.S. come here. Effective communica- trict was R+15, meaning drop to emission neu- tion and relationship that in the previous two JANUARY tral. Neutral is great, Averhart: Criminal building. It’s a con- presidential elections, stant. Let’s face it. One this District’s results SPECIAL person is not going to were 15 percentage points go to the top of Capitol more Republican than Hill and change the the national average. For world. But what you more information visit CATFISH have to do is walk BallotPedia.org. PONTCHARTRAIN $15.95 Two Alabama cat sh llets, pan fried and topped with a shrimp & mushroom pontchartrain sauce.
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Submitted proper way to use a reviewing his patients stethoscope on a child. and conditions ahead of Using an otoscope, “The trick is to drop the time to develop teaching Jessica Pham, a second- diaphragm down the points. year student at the shirt and hold it from First-year USA medi- University of South the outside to listen for cal student Clay Crout Alabama College of heart sounds,” she said. described Cepeda as “an Medicine, looked into a Cepeda, a 2003 gradu- exceptional teacher and pediatric patient’s ears. ate of the USA College an even better physi- There was only one of Medicine, is in pri- cian.” problem: she didn’t vate practice in Mobile. “He helped me under- know what she was sup- He gives back to his stand how important posed to be looking for, alma mater by serving it is to build good rap- exactly. as a preceptor in the port and trust with the Her clinical preceptor, Clinically Integrated patient and the family,” pediatrician Matthew Introductory Course Crout said. “Dr. Cepeda Cepeda, M.D., noticed (CLINIC), which pro- would repeatedly stress SUBMITTED PHOTO this, and it was very ben- his student’s hesitation. vides first- and second- Pediatrician Matthew Cepeda, M.D., who serves as a CLINIC preceptor for the University He later sat down and year medical students eficial to see the ways of South Alabama College of Medicine, talks with first-year medical student Maria McE- let her look into his own experiences in career that he would put it into lyea on the first day of her pediatrics rotation. ear while holding up a exploration as they practice once he entered picture of an eardrum rotate through various the exam room.” pathological cause.” ing out in clinic." on board for the “fun of for reference. Once she specialties such as pedi- Crout also made a con- Maria McElyea, an- The rotations also fill having students around understood, Pham be- atrics. nection between what other first-year USA in some of the gaps in to talk to, educate and came more confident at Cepeda said his role he encountered in the medical student, said their knowledge and learn from.” identifying inflamed ear- as a preceptor means clinic and the material while the clinical skills help students develop According to students drums – a condition she “slowing down the pace he was learning in class. course and simulated the soft skills needed who have rotated with saw frequently in her of practice to allow for “While in the clinic we patient encounters pro- to be good physicians, Cepeda, the enthusiasm pediatrics rotation. teaching and preparing saw a patient that gave vide some opportunities McElyea added. is mutual. “I loved how Dr. students for what life Dr. Cepeda the opportu- to practice their skills, When Elizabeth “Dr. Cepeda is an Cepeda took that much may look like in the fu- nity to teach me about "those patients do not Minto, M.D., director of outstanding human time out of his day to ture.” This entails prim- croup and RSV," he said. actually present with clinical skills at the USA being, and I have a lot of teach me,” Pham said. ing his staff to operate "The very next day we any illness. So, these College of Medicine, ap- admiration for him as a He also taught her the in a teaching-friendly learned about croup rotations out in the field proached Cepeda with person,” Pham said. “He importance of tracking environment, preparing in class, and I was able allow us to actually see the opportunity to be- reminded me of why I growth and milestones families to interact with to connect the clinical the problems we will come a CLINIC precep- wanted to go to medical at well visits and the medical students, and presentation with the face once we are practic- tor, he readily jumped school in the first place.”
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VA Video Mobile Health initia- their VA healthcare fa- its, serving more than and Social Work Ser- a hands-on physical ex- tive which can improve cility — the opportunity 500 different Veterans vices have also provided amination isn’t required, Connect connects Veteran’s health by pro- to remotely continue receiving healthcare Video Connect appoint- this service can be an Veterans with viding technologies to their healthcare. within the organiza- ments.” extremely viable alter- expand care beyond the “This technology gives tion’s area – from Biloxi, Wilkerson said that native. Our mission is to their health traditional office visit. Veterans the chance to Mississippi, to Panama some appointments a provide our Veterans the VA Video Connect, a participate in remote City Beach, Florida. Veteran might need will best healthcare we’re care team from mobile application (app) medical appointments Wilkerson added that VA require a traditional able and using technol- anywhere designed to provide an with their provider,” Video Connect is impact- visit, but stressed that ogy to make a Veterans alternative to a tradi- said GCVHCS Facility ing nearly all areas of for routine visits, the VA appointment easier and Submitted tional visit to a Veteran’s Telehealth Coordina- health care the organiza- Video Connect capabil- faster without substitut- health care team, is tor Michelle Wilkerson. tion offers. ity is something about ing the quality of care The Gulf Coast Veter- providing both GCVHCS “Using the [mobile] app, “97 percent of our which Veterans should we strive to employ is ans Healthcare System staff and Veterans – par- a Veteran can either primary care providers inquire. another method through (GCVHCS) is employing ticularly those living a chat or have a video and 72 percent of our “Not every Veteran which the GCVHCS can a Veterans Affairs (VA) significant distance from consultation with their mental health providers visit is something which further serve the Veter- healthcare team or pro- have completed a Video can be handled through ans in our area.” vider from almost any- Connect visit,” she said, VA Video Connect,” The Biloxi Veterans where.” “and other specialty Wilkerson said. “But for Affairs (VA) Medical ALL VISITS & SEEPROCEDURES ME IN DAPHNE, Since March 2019, services such as Nutri- Veterans who live far Center, along with the THOMASPERFORMED MEDICAL ON GCVHCS staff have tion, Speech Pathology, from their healthcare Mobile, Pensacola, Eglin THECENTER EASTERN completed nearly 1,400 Occupational Therapy, facility and for an ap- and Panama City VA OR MOBILE SHORE! VA Video Connect vis- Chaplain, Hepatology pointment during which Clinics are all part of the GCVHCS, which is head- Trust your quartered in Biloxi, Mis- Trust your sissippi, and provides a eyelids to variety of medical out- eyelids to patient services to more 'Theuplid than 70,000 Veterans. 'Theuplid.. Sp .. Mark S. Brown, M.D. Mark S. Brown, M.D. Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery CosmeticDroopy Eyelid Eyelids Surgery "Eye-Lift"Droopy / Blepharoplasty Eyelids "Eye-ThyroidLift" /Eye Blepharoplasty Disorders Thyroid Eye Disorders Golf Carts Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery For Sale 13550 South Greeno Road 251.650.LIDS www.DrMarkBrown.com251.650.LIDS (251) 517-7974 www.DrMarkBrown.com www.hmgolfcartsales.com Sales • Service • Accessories THOMAS MEDICAL CENTER IN DAPHNE Rentals • Batteries THOMAS MEDICAL CENTER ~ DAPHNE ~ MOBILE Gulf Coast Media • January 29, 2020 • Health • 11
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2020 REESE’S SENIOR BOWL North pulls away from close start for 34-17 win over South
By PATRICK HERRING GCM Sports
MOBILE — The NFL’s 2020 draft season kicked off in Mobile with the 71st annual Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Draft hopefuls from dozens of colleges around the country de- scended on the city in hopes of improving their stock in front of scouts and coaches. The North came PHOTOS BY JACK REID JR. away victorious over North vs. South in 71st Senior Bowl Clash Jalen Hurts and South Players led by Senior Bowl kids the South 31-17 behind a solid performance coaching staff and head former Florida running teams traded field goals from game MVP Justin coach Matt Patricia led back LaMical Perine out to go into halftime tied Herbert, former Oregon the North team while of Theodore High. at 10-10. quarterback and pre- the South was coached The North responded An explosive third sumptive top-10 draft by the staff of the Cin- on the opening play quarter allowed the pick. Herbert threw for cinnati Bengals and of the second quarter North to pull away, be- 83 yards and a touch- head coach Zac Taylor. when former Michigan ginning with an 11-yard down on 9 of 12 passing Herbert started the quarterback Shea Pat- scoring run by Baylor’s to solidify his billing scoring for the South on terson hit TCU running Jamycal Hasty to push as the game’s premier the game’s opening drive back Darius Anderson the lead to 17-10. prospect. with a 16-yard touch- on a wheel route for a Washington State The Detroit Lions down paas – a screen to 75-yard touchdown. The quarterback Anthony Gordon tacked on two more scores with touch- down passes to Chase Claypool of Notre Dame and Liberty’s Antonio Gandy-Golden to put the game all but out of reach at 31-10. Former Alabama and Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts, who re- ceived a raucous round of applause, capped scored with an 18-yard floater to Tennessee’s Jauan Jennings to bring the score to 31-17. Hurts Former Theodore High player Lamical Perrine (2) had a ended with 58 yards on great game for the South. 6 of 13 passing with an interception to go with expired. The North high seven receptions his touchdown. He was snapped a three-game for 74 yards and a score. also sacked or hurried win streak held by the Buffalo quarterback more than half a dozen South, who lead the all- Tyree Jackson, playing times as the North de- time series 35-30-3. in the fourth quarter, fensive line dominated UMass wide receiver was the South’s Most the trenches. Andy Isabella on a 19- Outstanding Player North kicker Tyler yard touchdown pass. He completed 13-of-21 Bass of Georgia South- Isabella was named the passes for 165 yards, two ern ended the scoring North’s Most Outstand- touchdowns and an in- Jalen Hurts under center with a field goal as time ing Player with a game- terception.
Pro prospects showcase talents at Senior Bowl in Mobile
The 2020 Senior eyes of NFL scouts and and a touchdown on Richardson all ac- defensive line was so game such as the Se- Bowl week was a solid coaches before the 2020 nine completions (out counted for two sacks dominate that the south nior Bowl. As much as throughout all three NFL Scouting Combine of 12 attempts). He was each. Their constant offensive line had to he was an impact in practices and starts Feb. 27 named as the game pass rush made the constantly double-team the run game, he was a even the game through March MVP as well as Prac- South squad’s offense Oklahoma defensive great short-yard target as perfect 1. tice Player of the Week to either not continue tackle Neville Gal- in the passing game in terms of Former due to his consistency drives or finish them limore, who was still consistently. weather condi- Oregon quar- passing the ball and his with scores. The second winning matchups. This game was a tale tions. Many terback Justin great athleticism. team south offensive UCLA Bruins run- of two stories on the participants of Herbert started One of the biggest line was the unit that ning back Joshua Kel- offensive side of the the Senior Bowl MICHAEL the game im- takeaways that tre- struggled the most as ley was a player that a ball for both teams. The made a signifi- HANICH mediately with mendously impacted they didn’t allow time huge versatile impact North squad accounted cant boost in Sports a great scoring the game was the great for either dual-threat for the North squad’s for 426 total yards with their NFL Draft Analysis drive for the pass rush from the Oklahoma quarter- offense. Kelley rushed 200 yards coming from by showcas- South squad by North squad. Utah back Jalen Hurts or for 105 yards on 15 car- the rushing game. The ing their talent and completing all four of defensive end Bradlee Colorado quarterback ries for an average of South squad only ac- consistency. The game his passes for 31 yards Anae, Michigan State Steven Montez time seven yards per carry. counted for 280 total last Saturday was the and a touchdown. Her- edge rusher Kenny to make reads or even It is rare for any player yards on offense due to last for those players to bert finished the game Willekes, and Syracuse escape the pocket. to receive many reps North’s defense they make an impact in the by passing for 83 yards defensive end Alton The North’s Squad in an all-star caliber were facing. Gulf Coast Media • January 29, 2020 • Sports • 13 Baldwin County High School Junior Varsity Girls basketball team wins county crown
By TONY WHITEHEAD won the 2020 Baldwin defeated No. 2 Fairhope Freshmen Tre'Kerria ter included: Breanna Tre’Kerria Smith, [email protected] County Tournament at 32-16 in the semifinals Smith, Jayla Pogue, and Williams, Jayla Pogue, Shaniya Whittle, Tana- Daphne. The No. 3 seed to advance to the 2020 Sophomore Jameila Dakylia Atchison, Ericka dia Robinson, Jamelia DAPHNE — The Lady Tigers defeated championship. The Lady Greene were named to Hall, Arianna Daniels, Greene, Olivia Stanley, Baldwin County High tournament host No. 4 Tigers then defeated the 2020 all-tournament Jalaysia Scott, Zendra Chaniya Lyles and man- School Junior Varsity Daphne 25-20 in the first No. 5 Gulf Shores 29-26 team. Griffin, Malaysia An- agers: Shamyia Whittle Girls basketball team round. The Lady Tigers to win the county title. 2019-20 champion ros- drews, Destiny Brown, and Ameria Brooks.
SUBMITTED PHOTOS 2019-20 champion roster included: Breanna Williams, Jayla Pogue, Dakylia Atchison, Lady Tigers coaches, from left — assistant Ericka Hall, Arianna Daniels-not pictured, Jalaysia Scott, Zendra Griffin, Malaysia Johnny Palmer, head JV coach Bryan Jerkins The All Tournament Team – Sophomore Andrews, Destiny Brown, Tre’Kerria Smith, Shaniya Whittle, Tanadia Robinson, Jamelia with county trophy and varsity girls head Jameila Greene, Freshman- Tre’Kerria Greene, Olivia Stanley-not pictured, Chaniya Lyles- Not Pictured and managers: Shamyia coach Brandon Hill. Smith, and Freshman Jayla Pogue. Whittle and Ameria Brooks-not pictured.
State champion Toros receive rings Submitted 2019 state champion’s rings recently. This is The Spanish Fort High the second year in a row School Class 6A State for the Toros to win the champion volleyball state’s top volleyball players received their honor.
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Sabo accepts a scholarship offer to West Point
SUBMITTED PHOTOS Claire Sabo has accepted a scholarship offer to West Point. She chose West Point over the SFHS Wrestling University of Alabama. Sabo was the Toro’s top female pole vaulter last year. Team wins County (251) 626-6061 Spanish Fort won in four weight classes and went on to take the team title in the 2020 Bald- win County Wrestling Tournament at Fairhope High School. The Toros finished with a score of 198.5. They were fol- lowed by Gulf Shores at 135 and Robertsdale at 124. Spanish Fort 14 • Sports • January 29, 2020 • Gulf Coast Media Fraccari earns United States Sports Academy’s Eagle Award
By TONY WHITEHEAD sport administrator, [email protected] holding various high ranking positions, and DAPHNE — Because is the current president of his significant contri- of the WBSC. Frac- butions to the growth of cari’s leadership was baseball and softball and instrumental in influ- his efforts to get both encing the International sports into the Olympics, Olympic Committee to World Baseball Softball reinstate baseball and Confederation (WBSC) softball into the Tokyo President Riccardo Frac- 2020 Olympic Games. cari has been named He has served in seven as the recipient of the Olympic Games as a United States Sports baseball official. Academy’s 2019 Eagle Fraccari also led ne- Award. gotiations between the The Eagle Award is WBSC and Major League presented annually to Baseball for a multi- a world leader in sport year, multi-million- to recognize that indi- dollar agreement for the vidual’s contributions in ongoing operation and promoting international sanctioning of the World harmony, peace, and Baseball Classic tourna- goodwill through the ef- ment. Fraccari is serv- fective use of sport. The ing various roles such recipient of this award as Secretary General of USSA.EDU must have tempered the Association of IOC World Baseball Softball Confederation President Riccardo Fraccari was named the recipient of the United States Sports strength with keen judg- Recognized Interna- Academy’s 2019 Eagle Award. ment in using authority tional Sport Federations wisely as a means of (ARISF) and is currently Italian Republic, and in- Archives (ASAMA). The collection is composed accredited, special mis- bringing nations to- a member of the Italian duction into the Hall of awards recognize these of more than 1,800 works sion sports university gether through sport for National Olympic Com- Fame of the Italian Base- men and women through of sport art across a va- created to serve the the betterment of man- mittee board. He was ball Softball Federation. the Sport Artist of the riety of media, including nation and world with kind. It is the Academy’s also elected to the Global The Eagle Award is Year, Honorary Doctor- paintings, sculptures, programs in instruction, highest international Association of Interna- part of the Academy’s ates, Medallion Series, assemblages, prints research and service. honor. tional Sports Federa- Awards of Sport, which Distinguished Service and photographs. The The role of the Academy Fraccari will receive tions (GAISF) Council. each year honor a wide Awards, Outstanding museum is open free to is to prepare men and the Eagle Award at the Serving in sports lead- range of accomplish- Athletes, and Alumni of the public from 9 a.m. women for careers in the Academy’s graduation ership since 1985, Frac- ments in sport and serve the Year awards. to 4 p.m. weekdays. For profession of sports. ceremony on Thurs- cari has earned the Gold as “A Tribute to the Founded in 1984, more information, go to day, June 11 on the Star of Merit from the Artist and the Athlete,” ASAMA is dedicated ASAMA.org The Academy is based in institution’s campus in President of the Italian in conjunction with the to the preservation of The United States Daphne. For more infor- Daphne. Olympic Committee, the Academy’s American sports art, history, and Sports Academy is an mation, call 251-626-3303 Fraccari is a world Knight of Merit of the Sport Art Museum and literature. The ASAMA independent, non-profit, or visit USSA.edu. Gulf Coast Media • January 29, 2020 • The Islander • 15 Community Calendar Silver Sneakers munity Center on Canal Road For $100 donation a couple Pairing class hosted by Som- BYOB event (mixers will not be are $20 and include five raffle Chair Fitness at noon. For more information will enjoy food, fun, beverages, melier Sara Kavanaugh and provided). You may get your tickets. Tickets can be pur- » Every Monday January – call 981-6060. and a chance to win at least executive chef Bill Briand. tickets at the Bodenhamer chased at: Fran’s on 59, McK- Feb. 24, 2 p.m. $5000. (Maybe More). Tickets are $80 per person Recreation Center or the Cul- enzie Street Florist, Beach Snowbird Sing-along and can be purchased at Fish- tural Center. For more infor- House Boutique, Geez Louise The Gulf Shores Recreation Jan. 30, 6:30 p.m. Community Potluck ersobm.com under the Events mation contact 251-968-9818. Boutique, Bungalows at The Department is excited to offer » Feb. 3, 6 p.m. tab. Seating is limited so get Wharf, Gifted at SanRoc Cay Silver Sneakers Chair FItness » Orange Beach » Community Center » Orange Beach your tickets fast. Snowbird Trivia Night and Wildflowers Boutique. For at the Cultural Center Gymna- more information call Judie An over-the-top karaoke ex- Community Center » Feb. 8, 5 p.m. sium every Monday until Feb. Acoustic Arts – Voices Flanigan 251-554-4889. 24. The class begins at 2 p.m. perience to help Expect Excel- Doors open at 6 p.m., din- of Mobile » Orange Beach Event Center The class is free to RecPass lence Band students fundraise ner starts at 6:30 and the This annual event, popular » Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m. Snowbird Singles & FitPass members and $10 to perform at Walt Disney program at 7 p.m. Everyone with Snowbirds and Locals Luncheon for nonmembers. For more World. Cost: $5 is invited and encouraged to » Coastal Arts Center of alike, features eight themed Feb. 10, 11:30 a.m. information, please call 251- bring a dish to share for eight Orange Beach rounds of 10 questions each, » 968-9818. Membership meeting to 10 people. This month’s Voices of Mobile in concert a pick-a-pot drawing, Heads » Doc’s Seafood and social guest speaker is WKRG-5 TV in our limited seating, listen- and Tails contest, table deco- All Singles in Lower Alabama Creative Cafe: A » Jan. 30, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. reporter Debbie Williams. For ing room style venue. Tickets ration theme contest, and are invited to a monthly lun- Weekly Creative » Coastal Arts Center of Or- more information, call Mike are $20 and available at the winning trivia table award. cheon to meet and greet other Writing Workshop ange Beach O’Rourke at 251-981-6060. Coastal Arts Center 251-981- Be a part of this wonderful singles. February’s luncheon for Adults ARTS (2787). fun and charitable event by will be Monday, Feb. 10, at The Friends of the Arts – Three-on-a-String submitting a registration form 11:30 a.m. at Doc’s Seafood, » Every Tuesday through May Orange Beach will host the Youthful Broadway available from the Orange 26029 Canal Road, Orange 19, 1-2 p.m. General Membership Meeting » Feb. 3 – 4, 7 p.m. Beach Library and the Gulf Beach. Contact Barb with » Orange Beach Recreation and social. The event is free » Gulf Shores United Method- » Feb. 7, 7 p.m. Shores Library. Registration questions at bionicbarbs@ Center Portable Classroom #2 and open to the public and ist Church auditorium » Gulf Shores United forms can be downloaded aol.com. will include music and refresh- Following their major success Methodist Church Instructor Sara Carroll will cul- from www.orangebeachlibrary. ments. collaborating with director Youthful Broadway will tivate a positive and creative org. A team of eight at a table Author Series 2020 Ken Burns on ‘Country Music combine elements of last outlet for expression through is $120. Costumes and deco- 2020 Snowbird — a film by Ken Burns’, Three- year’s Youth USO show with » Feb. 11, 11 a.m. the pen. We will explore vari- rations as well as snacks and Broadway revue on-a-String returns for two Broadway and movie hits from » Cultural Center ous writing pieces for discus- drinks are encouraged to be nights of comedy and music. yesterday and today. The con- Join us as we host distin- sion and prompting and share » Jan. 30-31, 7 p.m. brought into the center. Doors Four talented performers, cert features the Gulf Shores guished authors and present- our own works in order to both » Gulf Shores United Method- open at 5 p.m. and play begins their musicianship, song writ- United Methodist Church ers to discuss their works challenge and encourage one ist Church sanctuary at 6 p.m. Submit forms by Jan. ing ability, performance skills youth choir, whose recent and other related topics and another. Class minimum of 6. The 2020 Snowbird Broadway 29 to ensure a table. For more and musical versatility make credits include a performance enjoy lively conversation. Four Register at: revue will bring music lovers a information call 405-630- each concert an entertaining, for the U.N. Arts Ambassador Winds Barbershop Chorus will https://docs.google.com/ wide variety of favorite melo- 7831 and leave message and educational and interactive from Nigeria, along with local perform chord busting songs forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfB85Gj dies. In addition to Broadway number. experience. Tickets are avail- talented young soloists and from a variety of genres all in 5MrZeUA8F0Kzk2mzWQUh music from Chicago and oth- able Monday through Friday instrumentalists. Be ready to barbershop style. Admission is qZghrTUb9ChE2tJYcVHj8A/ ers, there will be musical trib- Gulf Shores Women’s from 9 a.m. to noon in Thee enjoy numbers from modern free and complimentary cof- viewform?usp=sf_link utes to the Beach Boys and Club Tour of Homes Coffee Shop at the GSUMC shows such as Spamalot and fee and snacks will be served. the Hollies, along with a live South Plaza Campus. Re- Guardians of the Galaxy to » Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information call 251- Pickleball at Gulf band accompanying the 40- served seating is available for classic favorites from South Visit five spectacular homes 968-1176 or 251-968-9818. Shores Cultural Center plus member choir. Featured concert season supporters. Pacific and composer Andrew in the Gulf Shores and Orange The Cultural Center is located » Tuesday, Thursday and Fri- soloists include several local For additional information, Lloyd Webber. Tickets are Beach area. Money raised at 19470 Oak Road West, Gulf day, 8 a.m. - noon favorites: Amelia Fletcher, please feel free to contact the available Monday through goes to local student scholar- Shores. Marsha Guyer, Cody Johnson, The City of Gulf Shores Rec- GSUMC office at 251-968-2411 Friday from 9 a.m. to noon ships and charities. Tickets Barbara Shepard, Jimmy reation Department is happy or visit the website at www. in Thee Coffee Shop at the Warren and others. The show to offer Pickleball to our 55+ gulfshoresumc.org. GSUMC South Plaza Campus. is director by Cody Johnson, community every Tuesday, Reserved seating is available Director of Thursday, and Friday through 28th Annual for concert season support- May 2020 at the Cultural Cen- Worship Arts with Jackie Lifestyle Expo ers. For additional information, ter Gymnasium, located 19470 Dahlman, accompanist on the » Feb. 6, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. please feel free to contact the Oak Road West. Pickleball is piano. Tickets are available » Orange Beach Event Center GSUMC office at 251-968-2411 free to those with RecPass Monday through Friday from or visit the website at www. The Alabama Department of memberships or $10 a day for 9 a.m. to noon in Thee Coffee gulfshoresumc.org. nonmembers. Call 251-968- Shop at the GSUMC South Economic and Community 9813 for more information. Plaza Campus. Reserved seat- Affairs will present the 28th Active Adult ing is available for concert Annual Lifestyle Expo that Valentine’s Dance & Senior Snowbird season supporters. For addi- attracts Snowbirds and locals Chocolate Affair Potluck to learn more about what tional information, please feel » Feb. 7, 6 p.m. » Every Thursday through free to contact the GSUMC Alabama and the Gulf Coast Over 25,000 square feet Erie H. Meyer Civic Center Feb. 27 office at 251-968-2411 or visit has to offer. More than 70 » of new and vintage items, » Orange Beach Community the website at www.gulfshore- exhibitors will provide infor- Valentine’s Day is coming up. Center sumc.org. mation about community Make this year special. Join & artisan crafted works. living, quality of life programs the Gulf Shores Recreation For the 25th consecutive year, Dolphin Athletic Club for people over the age of 50, Department for the Active Unique pieces for your home. the Senior Snowbird Potluck Drawdown 2020 food samples from local res- Adult 55+ Valentine’s Dance will run each Thursday from Special items to wrap up » Feb. 1, 6 p.m. taurants, hands-on-exhibits & Chocolate Affair Friday, Feb. through the month of Febru- and things to see and do. 7, at the Erie H. Meyer Civic » The Hangout for that thoughtful gift. ary. All seniors, visitors and lo- Center. The doors open at 6 cals are welcome. Please bring The Annual Drawdown is Food and Wine p.m. and the Groovinators *Are you an artist, dealer, or collector interested in mar- a covered dish that will feed scheduled for Feb. 1. This is Pairing class start playing at 7 p.m. The keting your wares? We are looking for quality people who 8 - 10 people. Drinks and table the biggest DAC Fundraiser cost to participate is $15 per » Feb. 6, 6 p.m. are interested in growing their business. Come see our service will be provided. The of the year and this year we person and includes a pasta » Fisher’s in Orange Beach new location and booth selections. Booths are carpet- weekly meetings will be held are excited to announce our and chocolate bar. This is a at the Orange Beach Com- partnership with The Hangout. Join us for a Food and Wine ed, bright and clean, and have power! Hurry in to choose and reserve your booth. (Looking for a unique mix of art, crafts, collectables, clothing, antiques, jewelry, tools, fur- niture, home wares etc.) Arts, Crafts, and Antique Mall. 100 State Hwy 59 N, Summerdale, AL TREES are the first line of teers will meet at Cotton call the Nature Center at Open 7 days 10:00-5:30 defense against storm Bayou access and Romar Gulf State Park. CONTINUED FROM 1 Ph: (251) 989-6680 surge and an important Beach access, Feb. 3, at part of the coastal habi- 8:30 a.m. Bring a pair of to help build the dunes. tat. work gloves. If you have These dune structures Park staff and volun- any questions, please
Thomas J. Davidson, III, MD Diane Teal, CRNP Family Practice Now Accepting New Patients GULF SHORES MEDICAL CENTER, PC 200 Office Park Drive Gulf Shores, Al. 36542 251-968-7379 Office Hours M, T, W and F 8:00am-5:00pm, Thursday 8:00am - Noon Treating acute illnesses, Managing chronic issues such as Diabetes and Hypertension Also Offering: • Laser Hair Removal • Weight Reduction Programs • Laser treatment for Dark Spots • DOT Physicals, Coast Guard Physicals, • Laser treatment for Spider Veins New Hire Physicals 16 • The Islander • January 29, 2020 • Gulf Coast Media Wisconsin Sno-bird News Submitted local libraries and senior Hwy 59 every Friday at centers. There are also 8:30 a.m. The Wisconsin Sno- featured speakers from • Golfers receive special bird Club met Wednes- the local communities. rates at the GlenLakes day, Jan. 22, at the The Wisconsin Sno- Golf Club, 9530 Club- Orange Beach Event bird club collects Box- house Dr., Foley. Center near The Wharf. tops for Education from • Singles group meets The Gulf Shores JROTC participating products, monthly for lunch at “presented the colors.” motel-size toiletries, 11:30 a.m. Orange Beach Mayor empty printer ink car- • Wednesday, Feb. 5 - Tony Kennon spoke tridges and pop-top 8:30 a.m. - meeting at about the state of the rings. There is also a Orange Beach Event SUBMITTED PHOTO city and ongoing proj- puzzle and book ex- Center Gulf Shores High School JROTC presented to colors at the Wisconsin Sno-bird breakfast ects. change. Information is • Saturday, Feb. 8 - 11 Jan. 22. At the meetings you also available about up- a.m. – Orange Beach will meet other Wis- coming day trips. Community Center - Night p.m. - 8-pin No Tap Lakes Golf Club consin sno-birds, learn Other upcoming Wis- Bob Gilray Memorial • Monday, Feb. 10 - 11:30 Bowling - Gulf Bowl, about volunteer oppor- consin Sno-bird events: Brat Fest a.m. - Singles meet at Foley For more information tunities at the new Zoo, • Card players meet at • Saturday, Feb. 8 - 6 Doc’s Seafood, Canal • Tuesday, Feb. 18 - 9 please contact Kenn at Baldwin County Heri- the Gulf Shores Amer- p.m. – Orange Beach Road, Orange Beach a.m. - BCHM Golf 251-967-2463 or wissno- tage Museum in Elberta, ican Legion Post 44 on Event Center - Trivia • Tuesday, Feb. 11 - 1 Scramble @ Glen- [email protected].
Iowa-Alabama Snowbird News
Submitted speaking about oyster at the Caribe Resort, heard an update on final informal breakfast available in the Gulf farming. Reservations 28103 Perdido Beach what’s happening in the will be held at Luna’s, area. The Iowa Snowbirds can be made on the Blvd., Building C, Or- area from Grant Brown, reservations necessary, While in the Gulf will meet for breakfast website, Iowa-Alabam- ange Beach. No RSVP is Public Information Of- but no program at the communities, the Iowa at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, agulfcoastsnowbirds. required. Bring a dish ficer for Gulf Shores. event. club members donate to Feb. 5, at the Perdido org (preferred), or by to share and your own Presidents Jim and Pat Iowa has a golf various local charities Beach Resort, 27200 calling or texting Chris beverage. Door prizes Brush presided and group with golf sign-up such as the zoo, librar- East Perdido Beach and Steve Hedlund at will be awarded during introduced first time through the website. ies, fire departments Boulevard in Orange 319-430-4597. Breakfast the social event. visitors, gave away door Club members may and others through Beach. The program is $11.00. Everyone is The Iowa Snowbirds, prizes, and awarded check the website, their activities. There is will feature Bill Walton, welcome to attend. with 242 members the 50/50 prizes. Future Iowa-Alabamagulf- no membership fee and Director of Auburn Uni- The Club’s next cock- present, met for their breakfast dates are coastsnowbirds.org for all Iowans, and their versity Shellfish Lab tail Party will be held second winter break- Wednesdays, Feb. 5 and updates, sign-ups, and guests are welcome at and associate professor Friday, Feb. 21, 5-7 p.m. fast Jan. 22, when they Feb.19. On March 4, a a listing of activities all club events.
Orange Beach Middle Orange Beach Middle School Scholars Bowl team School student named as wins Spanish Fort tournament All State band member
ORANGE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL Congratulations to Faith Craig for being named as an All State band member. She has become the first ever All State band member. Faith was also ORANGE BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL All-County and second in the district. She will head to Huntsville in April for her class and performance. Orange Beach Middle School Scholars Bowl A team went undefeated and won the Spanish Fort Tournament. Congratula- Also Congratulations to Orange Beach Middle High tion to the winners: Dillon Reed, Reid Hollis, Landen Ghelardini, Wei Cui, Faith Craig, Nathan Parker, Shawn Coleman, School Director Lee Stacks. Daniel Flowers, Blake Sterling, Gabe Menzel. FREE Local News Email Updates www.gulfcoastnewstoday.com/newsletter
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Submitted thor of Miss Ella and the the Gulf Coast's initia- tive and available for the group is to foster the Turtle People which is a tive along beaches in purchase. writing skills of anyone Author Linda B. children’s picture book Gulf Shores and Orange L A Beach Writers who desires to publish a Schmitz Sprangrud, also about the protection, Beach who are commit- invites area writers and novel or autobiography, known as ‘The Turtle care and conservation of ted to these endangered authors — published write a family legacy, Lady’, will be speaking turtles. Miss Ella learns turtle species. and unpublished — or and anything in be- to The L A Beach Writ- a lot from the band of Also, mark your even just the curious tween. ers during their Feb. 3 volunteers (Turtle Peo- calendars now for the and "wannabees." to at- If you have any ques- meeting at the Thomas ple) who dedicate their Feb. 24 at 4 p.m. writer's tend. The group offers tions or need more B. Nelson Library in time to protecting the meeting featuring au- education, guidance and information, please Gulf Shores from 4 – 5:45 eggs laid by a mother thor Kent Cockson. His coaching as most mem- contact Diane Clark at p.m. turtle on the beach. book "Foley, The First bers have a journey to [email protected] or 419 Sprangrud is the au- This book is based on 100 Years," is informa- share. The mission of 670-2739.
GULF STATE PARK ACTIVITIES
Jan. 29 tures: Come see our baby (Bring your own horseshoes or » 1 p.m. — Navigating by the » 9 a.m. — Horseshoes: Meet the foot of the Pier, for a free » 8 a.m. — Early Bird Fitness: alligators and learn some in- borrow from Pool.) Stars: Understanding Our at the Horseshoe Courts. guided tour along the pier. Meet in the Activities Bldg. teresting facts about this pre- » 10 a.m. to Noon — Pickle- Solar System – (Part 1 of 4): (Bring your own horseshoes or Our Naturalist will talk about historic creature that can be ball: Meet at the tennis courts. Learn how the Early Babylo- borrow from Pool.) some amazing facts about the » 9 a.m. — Horseshoes: Meet found in Gulf State Park! Meet nians and Greeks learned the pier as well as point out vari- at the Horseshoe Courts. » 10 a.m. — ukulele: Join with » 9 a.m. — Prime Time Fit- at the Education Building. other ukulele players for a secrets of our solar system. ness: Meet in the Activities ous wildlife in the water and (Bring your own horseshoes or Come to the Education Build- around the pier. borrow from Pool.) » 6:30 p.m. — Fun Bingo: weekly music session. All lev- Building. Come to the Activities Building ing to learn how these dis- » 2 p.m. — Snake Encoun- » 9 a.m. — Prime Time Fit- els are welcome, playing tips » 10 a.m. — Aerobic Dance: to meet new and old friends provided for beginners. Meet coveries would lead to man’s Meet in the Activities Building. ters: Visit the Nature Center ness: Meet in the Activities for a fun night of Bingo. exploration of the earth. to learn all about our native Building. at the Activities Bldg. » 10 a.m. — Volleyball: Meet at Please bring a wrapped $1 gift. » 6 p.m. — Game Night: Meet snakes. You will learn how to » 10 a.m. — Aerobic Dance: » 10 a.m. — Purple Martin the Volleyball Courts. Time! The birds will be arriving in the Activities Building. Bring identify the local venomous Meet in the Activities Building. Jan. 30 your own games or enjoy » 10 a.m. to Noon — Pickle- species and why these crea- soon and have asked that we ball: Meet at the tennis courts. » 10 a.m. — Volleyball: Meet at » 8:45 a.m. — Yoga: All levels games provided by others. tures are an important part have their condos ready. If you » 10 a.m. — Guided Pier the Volleyball Courts. are welcome. Bring a mat and want to help put up the gourds of our environment. Bring a » 10 a.m. to Noon — Pickle- meet in the Activities Building. Jan. 31 Walk: Come to the Gulf State camera and get your picture for our Purple Martins, please Park Fishing Pier, meet by the ball: Meet at the tennis courts. » 9 a.m. — Horseshoes: Meet » 8 a.m. — Early Bird Fitness: touching a beautiful snake. meet at the Nature Center. bronze sea turtle statue at » 2 p.m. — Alligator Adven- at the Horseshoe Courts. Meet in the Activities Bldg.
Illinois Snowbird News Submitted and future expan- Bay (doors open at the Bay (doors open Country Boil at Ala- in the Park, Johnnie sion plans. The main 7:45) at 7:45) bama Gulf Coast Zoo. Sims Park, 348 W. The Illinois snowbird speaker, Brittney Cleck- • Feb. 8, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Feb. 21, 11 a.m. - Low • Feb. 27, noon - Picnic 19th Ave. club held its second ler RN, than spoke to us - Snowbird Brat fest breakfast/meeting of about strokes and heart – Orange Beach Com- this season on Jan. 24th attacks and the symp- munity Center. This at GT’s on the Bay. toms to watch for. is an event for the The meeting was She was very infor- entire community. opened by President mative in trying to im- • Feb. 8, 6 p.m. -Trivia Loren Due with a press on us the need to Night – Orange Beach prayer and the Pledge watch for the symptoms Events Center. This of Allegiance after and to react promptly is an event for the en- which a delicious buffet as time is of the utmost tire community. breakfast was enjoyed importance to insure • Feb. 11, 5 p.m. - Pot- by 100 members. Presi- proper treatment and luck and Games dent Due than intro- recovery, with the least – Orange Beach Sr. duced our speakers who damage, to the brain Activity Center were from the South and heart. She also • Feb. 19, 9:30 a.m. Baldwin County Medi- offered to have a CPR - Book Club at Or- cal Center. class for our group. The ange Beach Library First, Hayden Kaech- following events still (“Where the craw- ele, Director of Market- remain dads sing”) ing, spoke briefly of the • Feb. 7, 8 a.m. - Break- • Feb. 20, 8 a.m. - medical facilities recent fast at GTs On the Breakfast at GTs On
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By MELANIE LECROY Terrific Kids focuses Terrific Kids character [email protected] on character (thought- traits. ful, enthusiastic, re- Each month, Orange Kiwanis Terrific spectful, responsible, Beach Elementary Kids is a student-rec- inclusive, friendly, in- selects students that ognition program that quisitive and capable) represent these traits. promotes character de- and rewards achieve- Congratulation to No- velopment, self-esteem ment, which focuses on vember’s Kiwanis Ter- and perseverance. learning and living the rific Kids.
ORANGE BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Front Row (from left): Tyeler Achee, Maggie Walker, Alexa Havrilla, Laynie Plowman, Kaylin Front Row (from left): Delanie Kaiser, Kate Hampton, Elliot Brown, Camille Wilson, Grayce Stacks, Emily Perkinson Hoven Back Row (from left): Mr. Moss(Principal), Owen Goss, Luiz Duarte, Sierra Rayfield, Wil- Back Row (from left): Mr. Moss (Principal), Carter Mills, Sam Watts, Ryker Blount, Lizzie liam Woerner, Mary Rebecca Murphy, Price Stephens, Ella Bilbo, Tallon Orso, Atticus Knight, Olive Miller, Jason Jackson(Kiwanis Representative) George, Cody Weidenbach, Jake Watts, Jason Jackson(Kiwanis Representative)
Gulf Shores Citizen Police Academy
Gulf Shores Police De- partment held another Citizen Police Academy class Jan. 21. Attendees met Officer Andrews and Officer Hancock who ex- plained their jobs as K9 Handlers. Sgt. Ward and FTO Officer Schulz also taught the class about traffic stops and DUI in- vestigations. DUI Field Sobriety Testing scenario
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DAVIS cheerleader and mem- people at The Brennity Dr. McKee was a 2020 at St. Regis Paper Co. Ella Jane Davis, 83, a ber of the sorority, Chi in Fairhope who knew founding member of the Ron Muschel of This job took him and resident of Robertsdale, Omega at the university her as “The Dancing Fairhope Lions Club Fairhope passed away his family to Missouri. passed away Thursday, and worked for the uni- Fox” as she danced in 1963. The Baldwin after a brief illness. He Several years later he Jan. 23, 2020. versity to put herself through the halls in her County Commission was a 1966 graduate was promoted and trans- Funeral services were through college. It was holiday sweaters and honored Dr. McKee by of McGill High School ferred to New York City. held Monday, Jan. 27, where she met her hus- made everyone’s day a proclaiming March 20, and a 1975 graduate of During this time, he was 2020 at Loxley First Bap- band, Jerry. little brighter. 2013 as “Lion Dr. Robert University of South Ala- chairman for the United tist Church. Janet and Jerry have A celebration of her McKee Day.” bama. Way Campaign, and also Burial was in the lived in many places life will be held at the In 2017 he was in- In 1969 he enlisted in chairman for the Marine Alabama State Veterans over the years: LeCanto, Brennity in Fairhope in ducted into the Bayside the United State Marine Corps Toys for Tots Pro- Memorial Cemetery at Florida, South Bend, the main activity room, Academy Hall of Fame Corps and went through gram. Spanish Fort. Indiana, Lake Forest, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 as a founding member boot camp at Parris He took early retire- Arrangements by Illinois, Baton Rouge, from 1-4 p.m. of Bayside’s Board of Island, South Carolina, ment from his position Mack Funeral Home, Louisiana, Pittsburgh, In lieu of flowers, Directors. basic training at Camp as assistant treasurer Robertsdale. Pennsylvania, and four please send donations to Dr. McKee was a Lejeune, North Carolina after 18 years of service or five others. the National Crohn’s & member of the Fairhope and Officer Candidates with International Paper. GIVENS She was a math Colitis Foundation in her Christian Church where School at Quantico, Vir- He stayed very active Betty Krob Givens, 77, teacher in her early name or mail a card in he served as an elder, ginia, where he received in his retirement years. a resident of Silverhill, career then became a her name c/o The Bren- trustee and choir mem- his second lieutenant He was a counselor and passed away Tuesday, Realtor and real estate nity; 50 Spring Run Road, ber for many years. bars. He was a communi- chairman for SCORE Jan. 21, 2020. sales manager. It was in Fairhope, AL 36532. Dr. McKee was an avid cations officer. (Service Corp of Retired A celebration of life Mount Lebanon, Penn- Expressions of con- golfer, tennis player and He was stationed for a Executives). He belonged service was held Sunday, sylvania where she and dolence for the family loved the Auburn Tigers. year in Okinawa, Japan. to the Ancient Aviators Jan. 26, 2020 at Family Jerry lived for almost 20 may be offered at www. He is survived by his He remained in active- and Old Soldiers groups. Ministries Center in years and raised their hughesfh.com, Hughes wife of 58 years, Rochelle duty USMC reserves for He very much enjoyed Fairhope. children, Eric and Dana. Funeral Home, 26209 Pol- Nelson McKee; his chil- 22 years and retired as a the programs and Arrangements by She was a leading Real- lard Road, Daphne, AL is dren, Allison McKee full colonel. lunches and time spent Mack Funeral Home, tor/broker and with a assisting the family. Brown (Mike) and Rob- After his tour of duty, with friends. Robertsdale. partner, she invested ert Patrick McKee (Mary he returned to Mobile Ron was a man of in- in the renovation and LOGSDON Lou); grandchildren, to complete his degree tegrity. He would always GURLEY reviving of the “South Judith Logsdon, 80, of Katherine Brown (Jack), at USA with a BS in ac- do the “right thing” Kenny Gurley, 68, a Side,” a neighborhood of Foley, passed away Jan. Alice Brown, Michael counting. He started his resident of Summerdale, Pittsburgh, which helped 22, 2020. Brown, McKee Brown career as a comptroller SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE 20 passed away Thursday, begin its resurgence. Memorial service was , Lanee McKee and Jan. 16, 2020. She loved architecture, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 at Gracee McKee. A celebration of life and fine things – collect- St. Margaret of Scot- A celebration of life was held Friday, Jan. 24, ing, studying and trying land Catholic Church in service was held at 2 p.m. 2020 at Mack Funeral to fix them. (She loved Foley. at Fairhope Christian Home. her glue because it was Arrangements by Church on Tuesday, Jan. Arrangements by her number one tool in Cason Funeral Service, 28, 2020. Mack Funeral Home, her mending endeavors.) Foley. The family received Robertsdale. Janet is survived by friends one hour prior to her husband of 60 years, MCKEE service. Jerry Lemmons, of Dr. Robert Blees In lieu of flowers, the Fairhope, Alabama; son, McKee passed away family requests dona- Eric (Beth) Lemmons of peacefully at his home tions be made to the Houston, Texas; daugh- on Jan. 22, 2020. Dr. Fairhope Christian ter, Dana (Ed) Hammele McKee was a native of Church. of Fairhope, Alabama; as Mobile and a lifelong The family would like well as her six grandchil- resident of the Eastern to thank Thomas Hospi- dren, Chad Lemmons Shore. tal, Kindred Hospice and (Harrisburg, Pennsyl- He graduated from Synergy Home Health vania), Stephanie Lem- UMS, Emory Univer- Care. mons (Atlanta, Georgia), sity and Loyola Dental Arrangements by Tyler Lemmons (Boiling School. Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Respect & Dignity at affordable prices Springs, Pennsylva- After dental school, Homes & Crematory nia), Jack Hammele, Dr. McKee joined the Inc., 27409 U.S. Hwy. 98, You can save thousands of dollars on our Burial Packages. Paige Hammele and United States Air Force. Daphne, Alabama 36526, LEMMONS Bobby Hammele, all Stationed at Patrick Air 251-625-2900, www.wolfe- We will match any advertised price. Janet Lynne Lem- of Fairhope, Alabama. Force Base, Dr. McKee funeralhomes.com. Family Owned and Operated. mons, 81 (1938-2020), a Janet is also survived by was privileged to check resident of Fairhope, six of her eight siblings, the first astronaut’s Todd Cason is a United States Navy Veteran, so we always Alabama and native of JoAnn Miner (Texas), teeth. Dr. McKee was the take special care of our Vets and their families... Ridgway, Illinois, went to Kay Williams (Evans- second dentist on the be with our Lord on Jan. ville, Indiana), John Eastern Shore, where MUSCHEL No Answering Service • You get Todd Cason 24/7 9, 2020. (Diane) Miner (St. Jo- he practiced for over 30 Ronald Henry Muschel We know she is danc- seph, Missouri), Nancy years. October 1947 - January 251-975-2273 ing through Heaven (Ron) Woolsey (LaPorte, now, because she loved Indiana), Philip (Kim) to dance and sing (and Miner (Springfield, Il- often would play the linois) and Anita Miner kazoo she always had (LaPorte, Indiana); as tucked in her purse). She well as numerous nieces was a light in many lives and nephews. and she will be missed by We would like to many. When she entered thank the many people a room, she never knew who helped in her care a stranger. and battle with Crohn’s Janet was a gradu- disease, Dr. Stephen ate of the University of Winston, Dr. Matthew Evansville. She was a Eves, and the wonderful