CITY OF DAPHNE Municipal Directory
Mayor Dane Haygood • 621-9000
City Clerk Rebecca Hayes • 621-9000 Since February, I have served the residents of Daphne as your Mayor. During this time, I have gained great insight about various aspects of the City. I Finance Director have had the opportunity to explore the City of Daphne from different vantage Kim Briley • 621-9000 points by visiting with city employees, engaging with citizens, conducting meetings with business owners, attending civic events and working daily at City Hall. This Chief of Police process has reaffirmed and furthered my belief in the uniqueness, the character and David Carpenter • 621-9100 the quality of life in Daphne.
Fire Chief The City of Daphne has a bright future – one I am humbled and proud to be a part of. Our rich history, James White • 621-2836 location along I-10 and Mobile Bay, award winning schools, diverse recreational opportunities, numerous shopping and dining venues combined with our greatest asset – the people in Daphne – create a foundation for success. It Community is the collection of individuals in our city and the interaction with one another that ultimately forms our sense of Development Director community. We are a community that is strongly family-oriented and one with a citizenry that is highly engaged. Adrienne Jones • 621-3184 In this issue of the Jubilee Breeze, you will have an opportunity to discover a few of the organizations Public Works Director in Daphne that I have had the opportunity to learn about and become involved with over the last few months. I Richard Johnson • 621-3182 hope you will take the time to learn about organizations such as the Ruff Wilson Youth Center, the Exceptional Foundation, SEEDS, the Bay River Arts Guild (BRAG), as well as the many others organizations in our community. Human Resource Director I encourage you to not only discover these organizations but also encourage you to become involved. Vickie Hinman • 621-3075 I would like to acknowledge an often overlooked part of our community, the employees of the City of Library Director Daphne. Over the last few months I have been able to become acquainted with this group of dedicated individuals. Tonja Young • 621-2818 We are fortunate to have such a talented group serving our community in the areas of Finance, Community Development, Building Inspection, Public Works, Recreation, and Human Resources Departments within City Recreation Director Hall as well as the Fire Department, Police Department, Municipal Court, Civic Center and Library which serve David McKelroy • 621-3703 the general public as well. Many of our employees go above and beyond with their community involvement. One example of this is the “Relay for Life” event – a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. A group of passionate Civic Center/Bayfront Park City employees represented the City of Daphne by participating in the event that was held at Daphne High School Margaret Thigpen • 626-5300 with a bowling theme of “Striking Out Cancer”. Many of these employees who organized, planned, and raised funds for this event have been personally affected by cancer. These employees were able to raise over six thousand Building Inspection/Official dollars for a great cause and represent the City of Daphne in a positive manner in the community. Richard Merchant • 621-3080 In the coming months, we will continue to improve upon the operational side of our municipal government Revenue Officer by leveraging technology and process improvements to create better operational efficiency and ultimately better Heather Gwynn • 621-6631 accountability for taxpayer dollars. Secondly, we plan to improve upon the communication between the City of Daphne and our residents. Timely communication is necessary to create better public awareness of events, issues Code Enforcement Officer and challenges facing our city. Lastly, with the help of the Daphne Beautification Committee and the Public Works Lonnie Jones • 621-2824 Department, I hope to improve the aesthetics and curb appeal within the City of Daphne and to create points of interest along our roads and public places by incorporating Court Magistrate flowers and color in our landscaping around the city. Leah Fort • 621-2824 I appreciate the opportunity to serve the residents Animal Control Supervisor of Daphne. Please contact my office if there is any way we can Lt. Alaric Yeilding • 621-2838 assist you.
Daphne Utilities 626-2628
COVER PHOTO by Kathy Hicks Mayor Dane Haygood
The Jubilee Breeze 1 June - December 2013 DAPHNE CITY GOVERNMENT
City Council Meets to Unite in its Direction for the City
On a Sunday afternoon in March the council met for recommended to look at a study for expanding the city limits a special called council meeting in a “retreat setting” at Bay as well. All of these ideas and plans to be fine-tuned and Front Pavilion. The meeting allowed the council members placed in a comprehensive strategic plan that reflects the to discuss the goals and priorities for the City of Daphne. council’s goals as well as the citizens desire. This is our top There is an opportunity to build upon past accomplishments priority to provide a road map to guide the city over the next and continue working on road improvements, recreational few years. The City of Daphne will feel the growth of both facilities and public safety services. We looked at the Mobile and Baldwin counties and we want to be prepared for strengths and weaknesses and each council member brought this growth and still maintain what everyone loves about this to the table for discussion an area in the City for which city. improvement or enhancement was needed. Each council member welcomes your input as a Everyone agreed to work on a strategic plan that citizen, business owner or a visitor passing through! We includes being proactive in grant writing for all areas, would like to hear from you. better utilization of buildings, parks and property. It was
City Council Ron Scott, Council President
The Jubilee Breeze 2 June - December 2013 Contents SUMMER/FALL 2013
Editor Jane Ellis FEATURES 1 Municipal Directory Executive Board 1 Letter from Mayor Haygood Mayor Dane Haygood 2 City Council 13 Heritage Quilt Project Council President 15 The Exceptional Foundation Ron Scott 23 City Interns 25 Bailey Yelding, Jr. Tribute Council President Pro-Tem 28 D.A.R.E. Tommie Conaway 29 Out of the Darkness 33 Places To Be Seen Art Director 37 Employee Service Awards DesignFrenzyInc.com 39 Summer Break Safety 40 - 41 Ruff Wilson Youth Organization Editorial Assistants BACK Recycletter Adrienne Jones EVENTS Contributing Writers IFC Wet n’ Wild Wednesdays 13 Tracy Bishop 11 Brown Bag By The Bay Tomasina Werner 16 Taste of the Eastern Shore Tonja Young 28 Jubilee Festival Meredith Campbell 38 Veteran’s Day Celebration DEPARTMENTS 4 Fire Department 5 Animal Shelter 6 - 7 Police Department 10 Community Development 15 14 & 24 Civic Center 17 Senior Center 18 - 21 Recreation Department 22 - 23 Athletic Department 26 & 27 Public Works 30 - 32 Public Library 34 - 36 Daphne Beautification Committee & Public Works Department 40 - 41
The Jubilee Breeze 3 June - December 2013 DAPHNE Fire Dept. FIRE DEPARTMENT
IT’S HERE!
Daphne Fire is in the midst of doing great things. We are are also excited about getting a second new truck hopefully moving full speed ahead towards manning our new station by the beginning of the next year. Chief White and Battalion at 25250 Profit Drive. This facility includes everything Chiefs Hanak and Ray along with Lieutenant Queen had needed to be an Alabama Fire College approved training the pleasure of visiting the plant in Ocala, Florida and facility. With the arrival of our new truck in May and the witness the assembly of our truck. hiring of one new Firefighter will complete the process. We
TERRY J. WINSTON COREY DELAFOSSE DAVID HILL GERALD LANIER
Chief is proud to announce that Corey Delafosse, David Hill and in January of 2013 we hired a new Gerald Lanier all graduated from Firefighter, Terry J. Winston and on Faulkner State Community College’s May 1, 2013 three of our Firefighters, Paramedic Program.
Although we know that we could never replace our Dan Castrillo, we are still working to get our CPR, first aid and babysitting programs back on track. We realize how important these classes are, not only to Daphne residents, but to those in our surrounding cities.
The Jubilee Breeze 4 June - December 2013 The Jubilee Breeze 5 June - December 2013 Police Dept. POLICE DEPARTMENT Daphne Police Department selects Officer/Civilian of the Year 2012
CORPORAL BEN MITCHELL OFFICER WAYNE CADENHEAD Corporal Ben Mitchell was selected by DPD as Officer of the Year Communications Officer Wayne Cadenhead was selected as Civilian 2012. Corporal Mitchell was hired in 2007 in the patrol division, of the Year 2012. Officer Cadenhead is always polite and eager to and was promoted to Corporal in 2012. He has done an outstanding assist with whatever is needed. He is quick to help officers on the job as a warrant officer, serving hundreds of misdemeanor warrants radio with the information they need to do their job. Cadenhead and scores of felony warrants, as well as handling sex offender is good with people who call in and quick to get calls out to officers registrations and special assignments which he completes without on the street. He was recently recognized for his performance while complaint. Corporal Mitchell is definitely an asset to the City of dealing by telephone with a suicidal female who was armed. He was Daphne Police Department. He is married and has two children. able to calm her down until one of our negotiators could talk her down. Congratulations Officer Cadenhead. Job well done!
TIPS TO STOP CAR THEFT & BREAK-INS: Knowing the motivations of the • Always remove the keys, roll up the windows, system has a motion detector, look for a system in criminally-minded person who may want to steal and lock the car. Any valuable items which can which the sensitivity of the motion detector can be your car or its contents is important in preparing be removed should be taken into the house. If adjusted or even switched off when needed. False your defenses for such an attack. valuables must be left in the car, KEEP THEM alarms can result in both you and your neighbors The primary reason a person would steal OUT OF SIGHT. Mount tape decks, CB radios, car ignoring the alarm, or may tempt you to leave the a car or its contents is for personal gain. In many phones, etc., inconspicuously. Whenever possible, alarm off. cases, cars are stolen by professional thieves who use mountings that allow you to take the equipment The sound of breaking glass may mean then sell the vehicles to “chop shops” that dismantle with you. Be sure to remove automatic garage door a car theft is occurring. Be sure to look in the the car and sell it for parts. Others may steal a car to openers from the car, as this could give thieves easy direction of the sound and observe as much as you try to sell it. Finally, there are those who steal a car access to your house. can while reporting the sound to the police. for kicks and a joy ride. • If your car is stored in a carport or Ways that encourage theft are to leave your keys Vehicles are often broken into for things parked near your house, leave your exterior lights in the ignition, leave the doors unlocked, park in inside, such as a cell phone, briefcase or anything on (front and back) throughout the night. Consider a secluded area and leaving something of value in else in view. High priced car radios are a hot item. replacing the light fixture closest to your car with a plain view inside the automobile. These things may be sold, but often they are for motion detector unit. The light will be off routinely, In order for a criminal to steal your car or personal use by the thief or traded for drugs. but will come on if the car is approached. Motion its contents, he must first break into the vehicle, if Before leaving your parked car, take the detectors are good psychological deterrents since it is locked. Ways to discourage that break-in--and following precautions to reduce the possibility of the normal assumption of a person seeing a light thus the theft--are to lock the doors, have a visible having it stolen or broken into: come on is that someone has seen them. alarm system, and/or have a visible extra locking • If you have the ability to do so, store Consider adding a car alarm system, but system. Also, parking in a secure or well-lit area can your car in a closed and locked garage. remember to be neighborly and respond to the help to prevent a break-in. alarm promptly should it be set off. If the alarm
The Jubilee Breeze 6 June - December 2013 POLICE DEPARTMENT The best way to protect your family is not to use any fireworks at home — period. Attend public fireworks displays, and leave the lighting to the professionals.
DAPHNE CITY ORDINANCE 1994-09 prohibits the manufacturing, storage, sale and discharge of fireworks within the City of Daphne. Violation of this ordinance will result in a municipal court appearance. If you should decide to use fireworks, do so in unincorporated areas of Baldwin County and follow these safety rules.
1. CHILDREN SHOULD NOT HANDLE FIREWORKS. 8. ONE AT A TIME. NEVER LET CHILDREN HANDLE, PLAY WITH, OR LIGHT ANY Light only one firework item at a time. FIREWORKS. ONLY ADULTS SHOULD HANDLE AND LIGHT THE FIREWORKS. The fireworks are great family fun, but they burn very hot and 9. DON’T USE MALFUNCTIONING OR “DUD” ITEMS. are intended to be handled only by adults. Never attempt to re-light, alter, or fix any “dud” firework item. If a firework item fails to ignite, let it stand for at least five minutes, then immerse it in 2. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL WITH FIREWORKS. water. Dispose of the item properly. You can always return the item to your Please do not consume any alcohol while lighting or handling fireworks. Phantom dealer for replacement. Fireworks must be used only by individuals who act in a responsible manner and who are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you are impaired 10. HAVE WATER CLOSE BY. in any way when you use fireworks, you increase the possibilities of misuse Have an accessible fire extinguisher, water hose, or bucket of water nearby and injury to yourself and others. for emergencies. During any fireworks shoot, there should always be one individual assigned as the fireman, whose sole job is to be alert and at the 3. FOLLOW THE LAWS; USE COMMON SENSE ready with a water source. Follow your local and state laws regarding the possession and use of fireworks, and use good common sense when using fireworks. Read all directions, 11. WINDY CONDITIONS. cautions, labels, and warnings on each individual firework item to understand Be cautious of lighting any fireworks during strong wind conditions. the product performance and hazards associated with it. If your state has Fireworks should be lit with the prevailing wind blowing away from the shooters’ sites, use them. Use only those fireworks permitted under the laws of spectators. If there is a significant wind shift during the time you are lighting the state and local jurisdiction in which you are using the fireworks. the fireworks, rearrange the shooting site to accommodate the wind shift or stop shooting until the windy conditions subside. 4. USE FIREWORKS ON A HARD SURFACE. Always light fireworks on a hard, flat, and level surface to insure the stability of 12. USE CARE IN HANDLING FIREWORKS. the items. Grass is generally not suitable for any item intended to be used in an Do not carry fireworks in your pocket or on your person— the friction could upright position. (If lighting fireworks on grass, lay down a flat wooden board set them off. It is preferable to keep the products in a closed container before for a shooting surface.) ignition. Always be careful in handling fireworks to prevent dropping them. Never smoke when handling fireworks. 5. USE IN A CLEAR, OPEN AREA. Always keep the audience (and particularly children) a safe distance away 13. NEVER USE THE FIREWORKS AS WEAPONS. from the shooting site. Always light your fireworks in a clear open area away Never aim, point, or throw any fireworks at another person or at any property. from buildings, vehicles, and shrubbery. A minimum clear radius of 30 feet for fountains and other ground based items and 100 yards for any aerial 14. STORAGE OF FIREWORKS. product is recommended. You should avoid lighting the fireworks in any area Always store fireworks in a cool, dry place and dispose of fireworks properly. where there is dry grass or brush that could catch fire or near any flammable items. Never use fireworks indoors. Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass 15. USE FIREWORKS OUTDOORS. containers. Never use fireworks indoors; only use them outdoors under safe conditions.
6. KEEP CLEAR OF THE FIREWORKS. 16. PURCHASE FIREWORKS FROM RELIABLE DEALERS. Never put your head or any part of your body over the top of any fireworks Buy fireworks only from reliable, licensed fireworks dealers. Licensed and product. Never look into a tube to check on the firework item. Never hold reliable dealers will only carry those products that meet standards set and a lighted firework item in your hand. Keep as far from the firework item as enforced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Do not use illegal possible when lighting. explosives; do not alter any firework device; do not make your own fireworks.
7. USE CARE IN LIGHTING THE FIREWORKS. 17. SAFETY GLASSES. Always light fireworks products with punk, a Phantom Pyro Torch, a flare or Safety glasses are recommended for those individuals lighting the fireworks an extended butane lighting device. This will enable you to keep as far from and those individuals in close proximity to the fireworks. the firework item as possible. If needed, use a flashlight at night so the fuse can be easily seen; never use a lantern or other flame producing device near 18. BE CAREFUL WITH ANIMALS. fireworks for illumination. Light the fireworks product and get away quickly. The noise and lights of fireworks often frighten some animals, so it is very important that you are careful with pets and farm animals. You may want to consider moving the animals away or keeping them inside during your display. Please be considerate of your pets and animals when using fireworks.
The Jubilee Breeze 7 June - December 2013 Lt. Judson Beedy Attends The Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy
Lt. Judson Beedy attended the 252nd session and graduated on March 22, 2013. Lt. Beedy completed all the challenge runs, including the “Yellow Brick Road” and received the coveted yellow brick.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy is a 10 week course, in Quantico, Virginia, designed for offering high standard FBI training to police administrators throughout the world. The curriculum is both academic and physical, designed to better prepare law enforcement managers for current issues they face day to day. Courses are required in management, law, behavioral science, communication, forensic science, and physical fitness. Candidates must also complete a 6.25 mile long endurance and obstacle course, otherwise known as the “Yellow Brick Road”. Upon completion, each person receives a yellow painted brick.
Only one half of one percent of all law enforcement officers get the opportunity in their career to attend the academy. This is done in part due to criteria set forth by the FBI and various needs of local jurisdictions.
MUNICIPAL JUDGE MICHAEL HOYT RECEIVES OATH OF OFFICE
At the Daphne council meeting held, February 18th, an early item of business was to give the oath of office to Daphne’s new Municipal Judge, Judge Michael Hoyt. Circuit Judge Jody Bishop administered the oath while Judge Hoyt’s wife holds the Bible and looks on.
Judge Hoyt was selected from a field of 15 applicants for the job. Of the 15, six were selected to be separately interviewed for approximately 20 minutes given to each applicant.
The Municipal court is in session every Tuesday night beginning at 4 p.m., until finished with the docket. The schedule is altered due to holidays occasionally. In Alabama Municipal Judges hear cases which have penalties of not more that one year in jail, and or fines.
Shown above is Municipal Judge Michael Hoyt (center) receiving the oath of office from Circuit Judge Jody Bishop, (right) while Judge Hoyt’s wife, Laurie, holds the Bible and their son Michael Jr.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Welcome Aboard Sarah! BBC’s Planet Earth series, I found a Sarah demonstrates good character by new love. I attempted a double major “going above and beyond” her typical Ms. Sarah Hill was selected from a pool of with Geography/Anthropology which duties. She will participate on the City’s 20 applicants as the new GIS Technician morphed into a Geography degree. GIS Relay for Life team this May and has been for the City of Daphne. She is a 2012 wasn’t even an idea to me until I took an recruited as a member of the Employees graduate of the University of South introductory class, Computer Graphs and Health and Wellness Benefits Fair Alabama with a Bachelor of Science Maps, instructed by Dr. Roy Ryder. He, Committee. Community Development is degree in Geography and Anthropology along with the rest of the staff in the Earth very happy to have Sarah on board. minor. Sarah grew up on Lake Martin Sciences Department, opened my eyes to and she graduated from Benjamin Russell GIS and I thank them every day for it. High School in Alexander City, Alabama I chose South Alabama for many reasons, in 2008. Alexander City, also known as but probably the best reason is that the “Alex City,” is about 30-45 minutes west distance from home was just right, not too of the City of Auburn. far but not too close. As well, my family used to visit down here often; I’ve always Here are some interesting details about loved this area. I love being outside so Ms. Sarah: walking, running, hiking, cycling, etc. are all hobbies of mine. I also love reading “I originally started out as an and drawing. I’m pretty new to Baldwin Anthropology major because I love County and currently trying to get more people and cultures, but after watching involved in the community.”
Our team is happy to serve the citizens of Daphne including COMMUNITY residents, business owners and developers. DEVELOPMENT Adrienne Jones, Director/Zoning Administrator Pat Johnson, Administrative Secretary STAFF Jan Vallecillo, Planning Coordinator Sarah Hill: GIS Technician
Street Address: 1705 Main Street, Daphne, AL 36526 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 400, Daphne, AL 36526 Phone: 251-621-3184 Fax: 251-621-3185 Community Development NEW Web Address: www.daphneal.com/residents/community-development
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THE COMMUNITY ARTS
In the fall of 2012, Bay Rivers Museum of Daphne). Historical events Art Guild in partnership with the commemorated if fabric include the City of Daphne collaborated to create Jackson Oak, May Day Celebrations and a Community Arts Heritage Quilt the Jubilee. highlighting the history of our fair city, Tommie Conaway and artist Jane Daphne, Alabama. With direction from Murphy created a square depicting ”The Diane Williams, nationally recognized Red House“ to honor Daphne’s education storyteller and fiber artist from Jackson, history. The Italian Heritage square MS, BRAG member artists and noted was designed by Al Guarisco and Helen Daphne citizens created the fiber arts Callaway with the help of artist Diane quilt. The Eastern Shore Institute of Siefert. David Tarwater and artist Liz Lifelong Learning sponsored the project Philbrick portrayed history of May Day and participated in creating the quilt. Celebrations at May Day Park. The 18th century French settlement of Mobile, a well populated outpost known as French Village, which Daphne citizens invited to became known as Daphne is depicted on participate in the project included one square. The most recent addition to councilwoman Tommie Conaway, Al the city’s landscape, the City Hall and the Guarisco, Helen Callaway, Selena Vaughn, statue of Daphne are portrayed in a square Hilda Jenkins, David Tarwater, Ricky created by the Mayor’s assistant, Jane Ellis Trione, Jane Ellis, Jane Shaw, Stephanie and Marilyn Ammons. Remembering the Ms. Williams conducted a one day Wright, Jewel Lawson, Ceann Wachter, Dick Russell Family, one Daphne’s oldest workshop in October when participants and Mickey Boykin. These citizens families, was the theme of the square designed and assembled their squares. were paired with BRAG artists Marion assembled by Jewel Lawson and Annie Since most of the squares were only McAleer, Diane Siefert, Liz Philbrick, Judi Root. 90% complete, Diane took them back to Swan, Kathryn Lewis, Jackson and pieced the squares together. Provie Musso, Nancy Then on November 8, she returned to Winniger, Marilyn Daphne with the quilt. The completed Ammons, Mary Jane artwork, a tribute to Daphne’s historical Skinner, Jayne Murphy, contributions, a gift to our citizens, and Annie Root and Carolyn a work of local art for everyone to enjoy, Moseley. was presented it to the city and Mayor The twelve squares Yelding at a City Hall reception. The 8’ include depictions x4’ fiber arts quilt hangs in the atrium of of many of the first City Hall. churches in Daphne; St. Beyond quilting, the fiber arts Paul’s Episcopal Church, project used many different techniques The Little Bethel Baptist in fashioning each square –sewing, Church, The Church appliqué, painting, adding dimensional of the Assumption items, etc. The squares represent the rich Catholic Church, and heritage of Daphne; education, religion, the Methodist Church the environment, historical events and the (which now houses the many cultures of Daphne’s ancestors. Old Methodist Church NEW AND FRESH LOOK VIA WEBSITE OVERHAUL! Daphne Civic Center and Bayfront Pavilion have recently revamped their websites. The new sites are not only user friendly but they create synergy with the city site and the marketing piece published in February. Thank you PacSync!
DaphneCivicCenter.org • BayfrontPark.org
NEWEST ADDITION TO OUR TEAM! MARKETING UPDATES Ms. Bonnie Bryant has joined the Daphne Civic New Marketing Piece Launched Center & Bayfront Pavilion team as Sales Manager. in February! Daphne Civic Center Bonnie graduated from St. Paul’s Episcopal School and Bayfront Pavilion have a new and received her Bachelor’s of Human Environmental marketing piece designed to help Science in Restaurant and Hospitality Management educate and entice groups to hold with a concentration on meeting and conventions their meeting/special event at one of management from The University of Alabama. While our facilities, stay in our hotels and attending The University of Alabama she was a member dine in our restaurants. In addition of Pi Beta Phi Sorority, appointed as a Crenshaw we have also incorporated a “Things Leadership Academy Representative for the College of To Do” in and around the Jubliee Human Environmental Sciences and worked for The City in effort to allow our guests to University at the Ferguson Center Student Union as “Discover Daphne” and extend their an Event Assistant. Upon graduation Bonnie worked stay or come back for another visit. at the Ashbury Hotel & Suites in Mobile, AL as Sales Thank you Interstate Printing for Manager and Director of Sales until 2013. Bonnie is working with us in producing this a resident of Mobile, AL and a member of Springhill top of the line piece! Baptist Church.
UPCOMING 2013 EVENTS BALLROOM DANCE (visit DaphneCivicCenter.org or our Facebook page for complete The Black/White Ballroom Dance is slated for November 8, 2013. information as it is determined): The past dances have had anywhere from 280-350 dancers dressed Open Houses at the Civic Center & Bayfront Pavilion in their best and ready to dance the night away. Tickets are $20.00 Each Quarter - TBD a person or $200.00 for a reserve table of 10. Tickets will go on sale TASTE – August 23, 2013 October 8, 2013 and all the information pertaining to this event will Black & White Ballroom Dance – November 8, 2013 be on DaphneCivicCenter.org or on our Facebook page. Hope to see Holiday Baldwin Pops – December 10, 2013 you there in November 2013!
TASTE OF THE EASTERN SHORE HOLIDAY BALDWIN POPS The Taste of the Eastern Shore enters its 13th year. The tentative date Baldwin Pops is set for December 10, 2013 for their FREE Annual slated is August 23, 2013. Stay tuned to DaphneCivicCenter.org or Holiday concert at the Civic Center. This event draws around 700 our Facebook page for details regarding theme. Hope you will join people. A great holiday event for all ages that you won’t want to miss! us and support Daphne High School! The Exceptional Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization which strives to meet the social and recreational needs of mentally and/or physically challenged individuals.
Our Mission
The Exceptional Foundation is a non-profit organization which strives to meet the social and recreational needs of the mentally and/or physically challenged population of the greater Baldwin/Mobile area. We offer a variety of programs that improve the quality of life for exceptional people and their families.
Our Goals
• To provide daily programs for our exceptional participants which include team sports, exercise classes, social events, community outings, music and arts and crafts activities. • To provide a place for support programs for families that include exceptional members. • To provide hands-on opportunities for pre-service teachers, social workers and others who are involved with exceptional citizens. • To provide a quality platform for social interaction to transform lives for those when at age 21 they can no longer find opportunities for social interaction within the school system. Please call 251.625.8955 with any questions or to set up an applicant interview.
Volunteering
Volunteering at The Exceptional Foundation positively impacts the lives of all that participate. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. If you are interested in volunteering, Volunteer Orientation is held at The Exceptional Foundation. Potential volunteers are NOT allowed to volunteer until orientation has been completed. Please call 251.625.8955 for more information. • Be willing to be a friend to those who participate along with being an assistant in any chosen activities such as various sports, board games, crafts or music.
Contact
Ricky Trione, Executive Director The Exceptional Foundation 28788 North Main St. Daphne, AL 36526 Phone (251) 625-8955 Fax (251) 625-8957 Email [email protected] Exceptionalfoundationgc.org
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Daphne Senior Center Seniors Enjoying New Friendships & New Experiences Check the Monthly Calendar for Day Trips & New Activities
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES Club Monthly Meeting - Meet the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am This Club is open to all adults 55 years and older. Come and enjoy the educational programming, trips, games and arts and crafts. Covered Dish Luncheon and Bingo is held the third Thursday of each month. For additional information call (251) 621-3703, ext 219. The meetings are held at the Daphne Senior Center, 2605 Hwy 98, Daphne, Alabama. Come and enjoy a social atmosphere and learn new skills. Movie Fridays - Wednesday- Lunch - 1st Friday of the month @ 9:00 - check • 9:30 am - Bocce games @ Monday-Friday at 11:30 am - The only monthly newsletter for title Lott Park. Call Al Guarisco qualification is that you have to be 60 years (251) 626-2729 for more old. This program is not about the meals Blood Pressure Check - information. it is about people over 60 years of age First Monday @ 10:00 am • 1:00 pm Cards coming in and sharing a meal with other people and socializing. Meals are limited Monthly Birthday Party - ART/CRAFTS to 50 servings a day and $1.50 donation is 3rd Wednesday of the month Art Class – Beginners Mondays accepted. at 2:00 pm 9:00 am – 11:00 am Instructor Mary Ann Lee Senior Exercise - Potluck & Bingo - 8:30 am Tuesday & Thursday - 3rd Thursday of the month at YOGA Stretching & Exercising. 12:15 pm bring your covered dish, we Tuesday & Friday @ 9:00 am 8:30 am M-W-F Weight Training provide the main course and bingo cards 1:00 pm Tuesday & Thursday- are $3.00. Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Cards & Games - Tuesday- • 12:15 pm Bridge Games Bridge - Contact Janet @ (251) 990-5114 for more information.
For additional information on these or any other Senior Citizen issues call Mary Jensen at 621-3703.
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Kula Yoga a comfortable yoga-centered environment For more information, contact Pay What You Can Yoga Classes provided where everyone feels included and Kula by calling Amanda Brenner by Kula Yoga Community at Daphne respected, no matter their level of practice. 251.202.9642. Visit the website at www. Recreation Department! Students learn the mechanics of the poses, KulaYogaCommunity.org for a full class but more importantly, they become part schedule, teacher bios, special events Monday 5:30 p.m. – Gentle Yoga with of a group of students at various stages listings, and much more. Connect with Marlene. Focuses on Slow flowing, along the same path. At Kula classes, the Kula on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ joint-opening movement with emphasis power of community works together with kulayogacommunity. Yoga is for everyone, on breath awareness and meditation. the intention of each individual student to so make plans now to attend a Kula Yoga Appropriate for beginners, including create a holistic, healthy environment! class today! those with physical limitations. Tuesday 6:30 p.m. – Basic Yoga with Kenny. Step-by-step instruction through the physical poses with an emphasis on standing poses. Simple breathing practices and philosophy introduced. Appropriate Many people feel that yoga is an for beginners with no extreme physical unapproachable discipline, and only for Hard Body Exercise limitations. obviously flexible and athletic body types. Days: Monday & Wednesday Wednesday 5:30 p.m. – All Levels Flow One of the main goals of Kula is to remove Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Yoga with Marci. Incorporates various many of the common obstacles people face Location: Recreation Department styles of yoga. Postures may be more when considering starting a yoga practice. Cost: $20 per month advanced and move more quickly than Yoga can be beneficial to those with a all Contact: Marilyn Wimpee Gentle or Basic classes. Breath practice and body types and is highly adaptable on an (251) 988-8089 postures may be combined. Appropriate individual level. Students are encouraged for fit beginners and beyond. to discover their personal edge- an Hard Body Exercise is a full body workout, Thursday 6 p.m. – All Levels Flow Yoga experience within the practice where they which includes step, weights, ball and floor with Wendy. See Wednesday class for feel challenged, yet fully capable. exercises plus lots of fun and laughter. description. To register or for more information, call Marilyn Wimpee at (251) 988-8089.
Yoga - Strengthening Seniors To further remove barriers, all Kula Starting in June classes are “Pay What You Can,” which Time: 10:30-11:30 p.m. “Kula” is the Sanskrit word for community, means that each student decides what to Location: Recreation Department and community sets Kula apart from contribute per class. Cost: $20 per month other yoga businesses. Inherent in the (Introduction class is FREE) word “kula” is the concept of a family that Kula also offers an All Levels Flow class on Contact: Debbie Cavalcante you choose, and it represents a group of Saturday at 9:30 at Eastern Shore Dance (251) 654-5551 like-minded people coming together to Academy (Merrit Lane & Hwy 13 across form an intentional community. Each from Daphne High School). We will be using free weights, benches and class is conducted with the desire to create Yoga/exercise balls. The Jubilee Breeze 18 June - December 2013 SUMMER/FALL COURSES 2013
ISKF South Shotokan Karate organization currently tasked with the character of its participants. Shotokan Karate is the direct descendant inclusion of Karate as an Olympic sport. You are welcome to watch or of the original Japanese school and style His martial arts background includes participate in a class at no charge. We brought to mainland Japan in 1922 by several ISKF regional and national encourage you to come and see if our school will help meet your personal goals. Okinawan Master Gichin Funakoshi. individual and team championships, We look forward to seeing you in class. ISKF South is a family oriented training an Armed Forces Karate Association Contact Leon Sill at (251) 626-5943 or championship, two 1st place finishes in the center that welcomes men, women, and [email protected]. children to train in a safe and encouraging American Continental Championships environment. It is the U. S. Southern in Mexico City, and two top-10 finishes in the World Karate Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Sensei Sill is assisted by Sensei Barry Rotch, 3rd degree black belt, and Sensei Randy Payne, 3rd degree black belt. Both are currently enrolled in the ISKF Sotokan Karate (Ages 8 & up) Region Headquarters of the Instructor Training Institute and teach Days: Tuesday and Thursday INTERNATIONAL SHOTOKAN at ISKF South as part of their formalized Time: 6:00-7:00 (New beginners with no KARATE FEDERATION (ISKF), one of training. prior experience will attend class from the largest Shotokan Karate organizations 5:00 P. M. – 5:45 P.M. until they are at a in the world, with clubs in over 40 level enabling them to join the regular countries. The club is continuing the 6:00 P.M. class. They will gradually be program which is in its fourteenth year at incorporated into the regular class based the Daphne Recreation Center. The coming on their rate of progress. The 5:00 P.M. year will see interested students preparing class is by prior appointment only, made for competition in the ISKF National ISKF Shotokan Karate is a very effective at the time of registration.) Championships and for attendance at ISKF way for you to learn self defense while Location: Daphne Recreation Department Master Camp in Greenlane, Pennsylvania, getting in great physical shape and Cost: Registration Fee $45.00, includes outside Philadelphia. increasing your strength and flexibility, a free uniform and membership in the The chief instructor, Leon Sill, is a 7th as Karate conditions and uses the muscles International Shotokan Karate Federation; degree black belt with over 50 years of of the body in a very comprehensive, $65.00 per month Students begin by teaching and competition experience and efficient way. It has also been proven that practicing Kihon (basic techniques ), is the ISKF Southern Region Director a person’s discipline and self-confidence Kata (formal exercise) and Beginner’s and Chief Instructor. He is a graduate of increases with the practice of the martial Kumite (sparring). Through this training, the ISKF Instructor Training Institute, arts. Classes are held at the Daphne the student’s self discipline, focus, and is ranked as an international (“A” level) Recreation Center. We offer classes for self-esteem gradually increase. Students instructor, examiner, and judge, and is a children and adult beginners, as well are given a goal and are able to achieve member of the ISKF Technical Committee, as intermediate and advanced classes. that goal by following the direction of which is charged with researching and Classes are divided by age group but still the Sensei (teacher). Through this art maintaining ISKF’s instructional and allow parents to participate with their the student learns defensive and counter technical standards as well as the rules for children. We have several parents doing attack measures using blocking, striking competition. In addition, he is an advisor so. It is a valuable activity whether you are and kicking techniques. Students who to the ISKF National Collegiate Karate interested in sport competition, discipline desire to compete in tournaments are Association. He is also former Shotokan and concentration, or just good exercise. also trained to compete at both local and consultant on the U.S.A. National Karate Master Gichin Funakoshi’s ultimate aim national tournaments. Contact Leon Sill at Federation technical committee, the in karate was the development of the (251) 626-5943 or [email protected]. The Jubilee Breeze 19 June - December 2013 SUMMER/FALL COURSES 2013
MODELING Modeling A professional learning session for both male and female students, 12-18 years old. In the professional modeling course, you will learn the following disciplines: • Personality development • Visual poise and modeling • Runway or informal modeling • Hair care and styling • Professional make-up for teens Summer Schedule • Impact of physical fitness Tuesdays • Wardrobe coordination Ages Times • Photo posing techniques 2-4 3:00 - 4:00 Contact Paula Perri: 251.625.3137 2-4 4:00 - 5:00 for scheduling and fees. 5-8 5:00 - 6:00 Fridays 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 9-12 6:00 - 7:00 Graduation, Fashion Show & Certificate 12 + 7:00 - 8:00 Classes held at Daphne Recreation Dept. Thursdays Ages Times PROTOCOL 2-4 3:30 - 4:30 A Social Etiquette 5 + 4:30 - 5:30 & Table Manners Course 2-4 5:30 - 6:30 A learning session for both male and 5+ 6:30 - 7:30 female students, 6-16 years old. Course We will have the same schedule for the fall will provide both group and individual with a $25 registration fee in addition to training in basic social etiquette with the monthly fee of $25. Classes will begin emphasis on: August 14th. Sign up now for summer • Proper Introductions classes. • Table Setting We are offering a Cheer Dance class for • Proper Use of Silverware those dancer’s with a ton of energy. • Correct Posture for Standing & Sitting Cost: $25 • Making a Toast Sign up now for summer classes. • Dinner Conversation • Thank You Notes Summer Schedule • Proper Way to Give & Receive Gifts Tuesdays • Proper Phone Manners Ages Times 4 week course for boys & girls ages 7-17 DANCE 4 + 4:00 - 5:00 PRIVATE & GROUP WORKSHOPS Discover Dance 4 + 5:00 - 6:00 AVAILABLE Affordable dance classes for ages 2 & up. 4 + 6:00 - 7:00 Class size is limited! Call now to register They include Ballet, Tap & Jazz. Paula Perri, Director: 251.625.3137 Cost: $25 per month Thursdays Classes held at Daphne Recreation Contacts: Darra Riley at (251) 554-6486 Ages Times Dept. “GOOD MANNERS NEVER GO or (251) 929-7829 4 + 4:30 - 5:30 OUT OF STYLE” Course concludes BreAna Riley at (251) 635-4634 or email at 4 + 5:30 - 6:30 with a Special Graduation Ceremony & Certificate. [email protected] The Jubilee Breeze 20 June - December 2013 PROTOCOL LITTLE LANGUAGE, LLC. BEGINNING ARABIC LANGUAGE CLASSES The Art of Professional Make “World Tour” Culture - Up Application Course Enrichment/Language Registration for Arabic Summer Day Camp Method of Maintaining and keeping Instruction is open now. Camp will run from June 3rd – healthy glowing skin. Make-up Week of July 22nd 2:00 - 5:00 pm June 7th at Daphne Elementary School. Camp techniques used in film and television Ages: Completed Kindergarten through is available to children ages 7-14. Registration studios. Learn to camouflage, contour, complted 5th grade and more information are available online at and highlight. Shadow and sculpture Cost: $125.00 per person www.flagsinstitute.org . cheekbones, creating shape. Accent eyes Contact: April Bradley at 251-610-7968 with layering colors. Create depth and or [email protected] to enroll. Fall classes will be held at the Daphne Rec Center. Small group classes will begin define eyes with liner. Shape brows for Registration forms are also available at September 4th and run for 12 weeks. balance. Cheek and lip coloring with Daphne Recreation Dept Ages 6-11 Wednesdays from 3:30-4:30 gleam. Shimmer with powder and blush Enrollment Deadline: July 8th - Instruction will be presented with the for the glamour look to compliment Little Language, LLC is proud to offer use of interactive lessons, DVD’s, songs, your life with style. their 2013 Summer “World Tour” and games. The focus will be completely camp. This program is designed to on oral communication. Ages 12 - adult 3 week session: $65.00 teach children grades K5 – 5th about Wednesdays from 5:00-6:00 – Instruction Wednesdays 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM the cultures, customs, and languages of will be presented using a variety of Classes held at Daphne Recreation Dept. the countries along our tour. This year’s methods. In addition to speaking, journey will take our youngsters to: instruction may include reading and Register now with Paula Perri writing. at 251-625-3137 Corporate, military, and custom classes are available by request. Contact Jennifer for more information by email at [email protected] or 251-751- 7235. Website: www.flagsinstitute.org The Jubilee Breeze 21 June - December 2013 Athletics DAPHNE RECREATION DEPARTMENT Athletic Department The Daphne Recreation Department’s lifestyle. We have partnered with several parent run coaches. The volunteers are what make the programs Athletic Division strives to provide quality athletic organizations to provide the best programs possible successful. Coaching can be a very rewarding programs for adults and children alike. Our main for the Daphne Citizens experience and can provide memories that will last objective is to provide programs, in which everyone a lifetime. We try to support our coaches in any way can participate, have fun, learn new skills and reap The Daphne Recreation Department’s possible Please consider volunteering to coach your the benefits of exercising and living a healthy Athletic Programs depend heavily on volunteer child in the sport of their choice. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Athletic Coordinator Parks Department Supervisor Parks & Recreation Director Weather Pagers Charlie McDavid Chris Bradford David McKelroy 568-1613 or 568-0472 621-3703 621-3703 621-3706 (Call after 4:00 pm on game [email protected] [email protected] days to check for cancellations) ADULT & YOUTH PROGRAMS YOUTH FOOTBALL FALL BASEBALL - DAPHNE DIXIE YOUTH Ages: 7-12 (age of child as of Aug 1, 2013) Registration: July 13, 20, & 27 at the Recreation Dept. BASEBALL ORGANIZATION from 9:00 to noon. Ages: 4-12 (As of April 30, 2013) Cost: $75 per participant Dates for registration have not been set as of yet but usually Ages Groups: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 are held around the first of August. Check out the Daphne Games will be played throughout Baldwin County. Dixie Youth website www.ddyb.wordpress.com Most games will take place on Saturdays. Practices are usually held 2 - 3 times a week prior to the season ADULT SOFTBALL but could vary from team to team. We provide helmet, MEN’S OPEN COMPETITIVE LEAGUE SOFTBALL shoulder pads and game jersey. Parents must provide Cost: $425 per team. Team registration in May pants, pads for pants, chin strap, socks, mouthpiece Games will be played on Monday nights and footwear. Point of Contact: Daphne Recreation Department 251- MEN’S OPEN RECREATIONAL LEAGUE SOFTBALL 621-3703 or [email protected] Cost: $425 per team. Team registration in May Games will be played on Tuesday nights YOUTH CHEERLEADING OPEN COED SOFTBALL LEAGUE Ages: 5-12 (age of child as of Aug. 1, 2013) Cost: $350 per team. Team registration in May Registration: July 13, 20, & 27 at the Recreation Dept. Games will be played on Wednesday nights from 9:00 to noon. Cost: $15 per participant (does not include uniform) Uniform costs are $145 and includes everything but shoes. GIRL SOFTBALL - The cheerleaders will cheer for our youth football teams DAPHNE GIRLS SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION with most games taking place on Saturdays. Practices are Ages: 7-12 (As of January 1, 2013) usually held once or twice a week. Point of Contact: Tracy Registration: September 7, 14 from 9-12 & September Pratt - [email protected] 17 from 6-8pm at the Daphne Recreation Dept. Online registration will be open from August 19 thru September YOUTH SOCCER 21. Late registration will be available online only from Sept. Daphne Strike Developmental Soccer League 21 thru Sept. 30. There is a convenience fee for online (Recreational) registration. Ages: 4-17 (Age as of August 1, 2013) Website: http://www.eteamz.com/DaphneSoftball/ Registration: July 13, 20, & 27 at the Recreation Dept. Cost: $40 per player from 9:00 to noon. Age Groups: 8U, 10U, 12U Cost: $75 per participant. Online registration begins Point of Contact: Paul Strasser 251-370-0492 July 5-26, 2013 at www.daphnestrikesoccer.com. Late registration is $85 begining July 27 & ends July 29, 2013. www.DAPHNESPORTS.com - The athletic department manages a website Most games will take place weeknights at Trione Park in to help provide updated information in a timely manner to our citizens. Daphne. Some of the older age groups may also play some This website has registration information, including registration forms that can be downloaded and printed so you can fill them out before you get games in Fairhope. Practices are usually twice a week to registration. It will also have game schedules for all of the sports offered prior to the games beginning but could vary from team by the recreation department. The adult softball leagues will have their to team. Point of Contact: Registrar@daphnestrikesoccer. standings updated weekly so that anyone on your team can view them. com. All participants will receive a uniform, insurance and Take a moment and check it out so that you will know what activities are a medal. available. 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The Jubilee Breeze 22 June - December 2013 Athletic Department ADULT & YOUTH PROGRAMS CHALLENGER SPORTS DAPHNE STRIKE SUMMER CAMP BRITISH SOCCER CAMP Ages: Ages 4-15 Cost: $75 ($85 walk up) Camp Dates: July 15-19. Registration: July 8-11, 2013 Time: 9am - noon Must register before July 5 Online registration at www.daphnestrikesoccer.com Ages: 4-16 Camp Staff: Strike Club Coaches – College Coaches – Cost: $81 for mini-soccer camp College Players (ages 4&5 – 1.5 hours / day) Point of Contact: [email protected] $107 for half day camp (ages 6 – 14 – 3 hours / day) $164 for full day camp (ages 12 – 16 – 6 hours / day) DAPHNE STRIKE GOALKEEPING, Site: Al Trione Sports Complex Soccer Fields Each child receives a t-shirt and soccer ball with QUICKNESS - SPEED - AGILITY (QSA), paid registration. We also need host families for the & FINISHING CAMP coaches. If you are interested in the camp or possibly Ages: 10-17 hosting a coach, register online and select that you Registration: July 23-25, 2013 Time: 6pm – 8:00pm are interested in hosting a coach. You can also find Cost: $50 ($60 walk up) out more information about the camp and even Online registration at www.daphnestrikesoccer.com register for the camp at www.challengersports.com. Camp Staff: Strike Club Coaches/College Coaches/College Any child who registers for the camp online at www. Players challengersports.com, prior to May 31will receive a Point of Contact: [email protected] free Challenger Sports soccer jersey as well as their ball and t-shirt. GET TO KNOW OUR INTERNS
BURT JOHNSON Burt joined the Public Works team in 2012 as an intern from The University of South Alabama where he is studying Civil Engineering. He is working closely with Public Works Director, Richard Johnson who is also a Civil Engineer. Several of the projects that Burt has worked on include: • Comprehensive Survey and Evaluation of all City Streets • Evaluated Storm Water Inlets • Final Inspection of New Roads and Drainage MEGAN BROOKS His plans and future goals include completing his Civil Engineering She is a senior at Faulkner State Community College where studies at USA and travel more with his family. she is studying criminal justice. Megan is preparing and Burt lives in Daphne and is married to Susan, has two sons Noah calling the docket for us. Currently she lives in Daphne but and Quincy. He is an avid University of Florida Gator’s fan. When he’s not she is from Monroeville. working or studying, Burt enjoys spending time with his family, going to the beach and watching the University of Florida Gators play football.
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DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION Megan McCrory Megan McCrory was selected to represent the State of Alabama by serving on the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Selected as State of Alabama Representative of Resistance Education) Youth Advisory Board. She was D.A.R.E. Youth Advisory Board selected because of her good citizenship, good character, community, and school involvement. The Youth Advisory Board was initiated by D.A.R.E. America in year 2000 and is composed of 50 members- one student per State in the United States. Students are selected through a state-wide search. The Youth Advisory Board gives D.A.R.E. graduates an opportunity to speak on issues impacting the national and worldwide D.A.R.E. program and to advise D.A.R.E. America and local D.A.R.E. programs, government and community leaders on drug and violence prevention strategies beneficial to our youth.
In addition, the Youth Advisory Board is a working board, leading Peer PLUS Programs (after school programs for youth in their communities where there is interest), engaging in letter writing and media response, as well as role modeling and speaking at D.A.R.E. functions with their states. Members of the Youth Advisory Board are eligible to compete for the $20,000 D.A.R.E. America Scholarship upon their graduation from high school. Megan attends Bayside Academy and will work with youth in her community and state- Pictured: L to R Mayor Dane Haygood, Headmaster Peter Huestis, Chief David wide. She will also travel to meet the other Youth Carpenter, Sgt. Robin Snider, Student Counselor Andrea Napiontek, and Megan McCrory. Representatives from other states.
The 25th AnnualJubilee! Jubilee Festival, an Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce event, is scheduled for September 28th and 29th, 2013. The Jubilee Festival Organizing Committee is planning for a banner event this year.
The juried art show takes place on Main Street (Scenic 98) in Olde Towne Daphne, in front of City Hall and in Centennial Park. There is no admission and the festival will be going on 10 am until 5 pm each day.
The Jubilee Festival will feature more than 85 of the finest artists and craftsmen in the region. Expected are approximately 30,000 patrons to attend this year. In addition to the wonderful art you can also find a delicious assortment of unique festival foods. For more information call the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce at (251) 621-8222 or visit www.eschamber.com. OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK Sunday, October 20, 2013 Daphne City Hall Registration: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Opening Ceremonies and Walk: 2:30 pm www.outofthedarkness.org
On October 21, 2012, the City outreach, awareness, advocacy and of Daphne hosted the Second fundraising programs. Each walk Annual Out of the Darkness Walk. site has its own unique remembrance The net proceeds from the Out activity in which you can participate of the Darkness Walk benefited to honor a loved one. A memory the American Foundation for wall was set up at the Daphne Walk Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the so pictures, poems and messages leading national not-for-profit could be displayed to honor your organization exclusively dedicated loved one. to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education Suicide is a national health problem and advocacy, and reaching out to that takes an enormous toll on family, people with mental disorders and friends, co-workers, and the entire those impacted by suicide. community. In the United States, a person dies by suicide every 15 Some 530 participants met on a minutes, claiming more than 34,000 beautiful Sunday afternoon and lives each year. It is estimated that walked with thousands of people an attempt is made every minute; nationwide to raise money for this with close to one million people worthy cause. The community of attempting suicide annually. With Daphne raised more than $24,000. your help, let’s raise awareness, stop the stigma and let’s save lives!! Many walk in memory of a loved one lost to suicide. At least 31 teams were You can form a team for a loved formed in 2012 and were joined by one, join a team or donate, as well as many friends and family members. become a sponsor for the Out of the This provides opportunities for Darkness Walk at outofthedarkness. survivors of suicide to connect with org. For further information, please each other and get involved through email Lydia at jlbarber5@bellsouth. a wide variety of educational, net or call 251-455-6453.
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The Jubilee Breeze 31 June - December 2013 The Jubilee Breeze 32 June - December 2013 The Jubilee Breeze 33 June - December 2013 THE DAPHNE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Submitted by: Tomasina Werner The Daphne Beautification Committee & Public Works Department are developing beautiful points of interest as the team’s “Top Ten” list transforms into beautiful creations for our citizens to enjoy living Notice the attractive new plantings across from the hotels their best lives now – in the City of Daphne. on North Main Street north of the City of Daphne, “Gator Alley” D’Olive Boardwalk. Did you know that “Gator Alley” has a new Purple Martin colony house on the north side of the overpass for our expected migrating guests arriving sometime between now and August? Other houses are installed at: Bay Front Park (3); May Day Park (2); Daphne Middle School/near Gazebo (1); Al Trione Sports Complex/Dog Park area (2); Village Point Park/near grave yard (1) and Dauphin Acres Park (1).
The Purple Martin is a friendly, “people watcher” bird that feeds only on flying insects while in flight. Each adult bird consumes approximately 2,000 daily and is fun to watch.
The Patriotic Banners placed on the main thoroughfare enhance the beauty of our city, showcase our patriotism and welcome visitors. In this picture, Roy Bindon is in the lift putting up a banner and Chris Stanton is on the ground helping to direct.
Keep your eyes on “Patriot’s Point” located at the corner of Hwy 98 & Whispering Pines. A Merchant Marine Flag will soon be added, along with new lettering on the wall and additional landscaping. Love & appreciation will fill your heart as you visit this site to pause, rest and pay tribute to all those heroes who have served in the many branches of our Armed Forces.
Additional Thanks to: Daphne Daphne Beautification Committee Utilities, Riviera Utilities, Baldwin County welcomes visitors & new members to their Master Gardeners, Girl Scout Troops 8278 meetings held each first Wednesday at 10:30 & 8195 and Volunteers. We are very fortunate a.m. in the office of Public Works Director, living in a city where volunteers, citizens and Richard Johnson. city management work together to make our city the best it can be. Thank You!
The Jubilee Breeze 34 June - December 2013 Each Quarter a business is selected to honor for efforts made in landscaping their areas which enhance the aesthetics of the city. In appreciation, they are presented a framed “Certificate of Appreciation” and “Daphne Beautification Award signs” are placed on their property for the quarter. All business participation is appreciated in helping keep Daphne beautiful.
The 2013 1st Quarter “Beautification Award” went to Allen, Allen & Foster Certified Public Accountants & Consultants located at 2206 Main Street (Councilman, Pat Rudicell’s District 2). The “Certificate of Appreciation” was presented to Senior Partners, Jeff & Beverley Allen, by Mayor Dane Haygood at the February 18, City Council meeting. Congratulations & Thank You! You are appreciated!
The names of those in the photo are left to right: Lori Presley, Patricia Carter, Kelly Bryant, Pat Rudicell, Dwayne Coley, Rebecca Trosclair, Richard Johnson, Jeff Allen, Beverley Allen, Mayor Haygood, Selena Vaughn, Linda Williams, Debbie Strahley, David Dueitt & Elaine Maxime.
The 2nd Quarter Award went to Baldwin Bone & Joint, PC located at 1505 Daphne Ave. at Hwy.64 & Pollard (Council Member, Tommie Conaway’s District 1). The “Certificate of Appreciation” was presented to the Business Administrator, Chuck Carlisle, by Mayor Dane Haygood at the May 6, City Council meeting. Staffed by Doctors, Rhett Hubley, John L. Todd, Drew Corbett, Paul B. Canale, Andy Harcourt and Matthew W. Goldman, they are “Keeping you in the Game.” Congratulations & Thank You! You are appreciated!
The Jubilee Breeze 35 June - December 2013 It was an exciting, rainy Annual “Arbor Day Celebration” February 23. Within three hours 3800 FREE trees were given to the citizens of Daphne. A Big Thank You! To: Andy Jones, Instructor & Students of DHS Agricultural Science Dept. who sorted, packaged and tagged 3800 trees and Marjorie Bellue, Public Works Plant Coordinator who coordinated everything from purchases of trees & supplies to delivery of supplies to the school, entire Arbor Day setup & more.
Ben & Eva Cheek with pet, “Abby.”
Councilman, Joe Davis, Mayor Dane Haygood & Stu Allhands Workers taking a break: shopping for trees. L. to R. Standing: Marjorie Bellue, Public Works Plant Coordinator (Back) Master Gardners (Seated) Councilman, Ron Scott, DBC Member, Rebecca Trosclair, Public Works Director, Richard Johnson & DBC Member, Elaine Maxime TheThe Jubilee Jubilee Breeze Breeze 25 36 January June - December - May 2013 2013 EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS
On March 13, 2013 the City of Daphne held its annual Employee thank these employees for their work and dedication to the job, the city Service Awards Ceremony. Each year the City of Daphne recognizes and our community. Below are the employees that were honored and employee’s who have been working for the City for 5, 10, 15, 20 and their years of service: 25 years. It’s an opportunity for the Mayor and Department Heads to 30 YEARS KEN LASSITER - Police AMOS BAUER - Public Works NANCY SEALE - Library SHERREE HILBURN - Human Resources ROBERT STOCKTON - Public Works LOUISE YOUNGBLOOD - Library PHILIP ADAMS - Police 25 YEARS TERRY WHITE - Public Works ALFREDA BALLARD - Police MELVIN MCCARLEY - Public Works 10 YEARS PHYLLIS CARROLL - Police DIONNE DAVIS - Finance STACEY DEBIEN - Police 20 YEARS MIKE MERRITT - Police DEJUAN JACKSON - Police GLENN BARR - Police DWAYNE COLEY - Public Works JASON LAZZARI - Police RON GIBNEY - Police BENJAMIN MITCHELL - Police RIC YELDING - Police 5 YEARS RICKY OLIVER - Police KIM SHAW - Executive VIRGINIA SMITH - Police 15 YEARS NATHANAEL ADAMS - Fire JOHN WELBORN - Police REGGIE ARDIS -Police GRANT GRUWELL - Fire TONYA WOODS - Police KRISTIE GREEN - Police JAMES WHITE - Fire DONNA TROUTMAN - SAIL Site LOUIS DIXON - Public Works GRAHAM COX - Public Works WILL PICKETT - Sports-Parks BRIAN GULSBY - Police MARKES MOSLEY - Public Works STEVEN GRIGG - Public Works BRIAN HOLLINGHEAD - Police FANNY BARNETT - Library EDRICK WILLIAMS - Public Works RHONDA MOSS - Library THAT IS A COMBINED TOTAL OF 405 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING FOR THE BETTERMENT OF OUR CITY AND OUR COMMUNITY. Our Most Valuable Assets
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Summer Break safety
On the road… swimming against it. Instead, swim parallel to shore until the rip passes. Try to stay within the designated swimming area and Buckle up! Also take turns behind the wheel, and whoever sits always swim with a buddy. Also know the flag system for water shotgun should stay awake to keep the driver company. Make sure safety: everyone has a valid driver’s license and the vehicle registration is in the car before driving off. • Red Flag: Stay out of the water because of strong underto and riptides. • Yellow Flag: Use CAUTION in the water. There are In hotels… some undertow and riptides possible. • Green Flag: Calm water. Swim safely. Reserve a room that’s above the 1st floor but below the 6th floor. • Purple Flag: Dangerous Marine Life Why? First floor rooms are easier to break into, and rooms above the sixth floor are sometimes too high for fire ladders to reach. If safes are provided, definitely use them for any valuables you may have. Keep doors and sliding doors locked, and don’t let anyone Goin’ out… into your room unless you can trust them. Make a mental note of My cardinal rule is this: Go out with your friends, go home with where the nearest fire exits and stairwells are located in case you your friends. It’s one of those things that keeps you a whole lot need to evacuate. safer, and eliminates about 98% of the bad drama. This way you can look out for one another, and get a friend home safely. Also be on the lookout for signs of predatory drugs: extreme wooziness, At the ATM… confusion, difficulty standing and slurring speech. If you notice these symptoms in yourself, find your friends immediately and Try to go the ATM in groups, but avoid getting overly complacent tell them to get you outta there. If you see these signs in a friend, about safety just because you’re traveling in numbers. Also try to do your friend duty and take them back to the hotel, or to a go during daylight hours. When you approach the ATM, do a full 360 degree scan, looking completely around you to see if anyone hospital if symptoms are severe. is hanging out where they shouldn’t be. When punching in your pin number, use your other hand to cover the keypad. Always be on the lookout for anyone suspicious. If someone is creeping you Leaving the country… out, go to another ATM. (There are plenty of them, especially in First things first: if you’re leaving the country you’ll need a vacation spots!) passport. These are not quick and easy documents to attain, so file your application about 6 months before going on a trip abroad. Safety has a lot to do with what you pack when traveling abroad. On the beach… Don’t bring flashy valuables (like expensive jewelry) and dress conservatively so you don’t stick out too much. And do your Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water. If you start feeling faint or homework beforehand about your destination, keeping in mind light headed, get shade and drink water immediately. And don’t you are subject to the laws of the country you visit. To get a full list be a lobster..use sunscreen of at least SPF 15 and reapply often. of tips for traveling abroad (as well as travel warnings for certain Pay extra special attention to ears, nose, face and shoulders. Fair skinned friends should wear sunglasses and even a hat. Avoid sun countries) check out the Bureau of Consular Affairs website. exposure during the hottest hours of the sun’s rays and remember you can burn even when it’s cloudy. Cruisin’… Vacationing on a cruise ship is a blast, but there are a whole While swimming… different set of rules when you have a few thousand people aboard a boat. Stick with your friends, and watch your pockets when you Jumping into the water without a lifeguard is putting yourself at get off the boat for stops. There are many cases of people being risk. Even the most experienced swimmer can get caught in an pick pocketed by island residents who prey on tourists. undertow. In case you get caught in a rip current, don’t bother RUFF WILSON YOUTH ORGANIZATION
The Ruff Wilson Youth Organization opened June 1, 2009, continuing operation seamlessly after the Boys & Girls Club of South Alabama decided to cease operation. Thom Lott and several others formed a 501-c-3 corporation and hired the staff which was in place at the time to continue.
Mrs. Barbara Brown is the club director and has been in the position for 10 years.
Waiting for Coach Mims to arrive to give instruction...... and here he is !!!
During the winter RWYO has a When school work is complete they are given have been reduced so we are always in daily average of about 40 children ages 6- 18 the opportunity to play sports, table games, need of operational funds. If you want to years. They arrive by the club bus at 3:15 and all under the watchful eye of the atheletic contribute for a very worthy cause we will remain until picked up by parents, generally director, Michael Mims. gratefully accept donations from the public 5:30- 6:00 PM. While at the club they work We are grateful to all for the and checks may be mailed to Ruff Wilson on school assignments and attend tutoring funding we receive. A portion comes from Youth Organization at 809-c Daphne Ave, classes for reading or math, while also having the United Way Agency and donations Suite 101, Daphne AL 36526. Also, we invite the opportunity to receive from our philanthropic donors. Due to the you to visit one afternoon! computer instructions in the computer lab. economic collapse however those amounts
Here we see a serious game of table hockey!! Mrs. Joan Demeranville giving reading Happy members working instructions to two eager young ladies!! in the computer lab.
The Jubilee Breeze 40 June - December 2013 In the gym we have a game of dodge ball in play! The club has a full basketball court with 6 goals, and lots of Sporting equipment donated by the basketballs plus volleyballs and nets which can be put Daphne/Spanish Fort Rotary Club-201 in place for games. In addition to this equipment we also, have footballs, soccer balls.
Mrs. Marie Safford, Board of Directors, Sec.
Mrs. Angela Simpson, Membership Administrator
Mr. Thom Lott, President and Neighborhood Farmer, among other things!!
The members really get into gardening!!