Serving the greater NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH BALDWIN communities Summerdale student places in science fair PAGE 5 High school scores The Onlooker PAGE 14 APRIL 11, 2018 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | 75¢ Silverhill Loxley hosts 31st annual Strawberry Festival Foley proposes police chief economic hiring development delayed after through Retail Strategies tie vote By JESSICA VAUGHN [email protected] By JOHN UNDERWOOD [email protected] FOLEY — Foley council approved during the April SILVERHILL — Sil- 2 meeting to sign a con- verhill Council members tract between the city and blocked the appointment Retail Strategies, which of Sgt. Michael Taylor specializes in recruitment as the town’s new police strategies. chief, at least temporarily, “Council decided not after a tie vote at the Town to replace our full-time Council meeting Monday, position for economic April 2. GCM FILE PHOTO development,” said Mike Mayor Tim Wilson rec- Thompson, city adminis- A vendor sells strawberries at last year’s Baldwin County Strawberry Festival in Loxley. ommended Taylor at the trator. “What we’ve been end of the April 2 meeting. looking at is engaging “We have received a few By JOHN UNDERWOOD ciaries. a professional services resumes and I don’t think [email protected] The festival has grown from 2018 Entertainment firm that would represent anyone is as qualified for a few crafters and food vendors the city in some of these the position (as Taylor),” LOXLEY — Loxley will be to include 165 arts and crafts Schedule retail recruitment activi- Wilson said. seeing red, and that’s not a bad exhibitors, a dozen different SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2018 ties.” Council member Tonie thing, when the 31st annual food vendors, a carnival with The agreement made Norden made a motion to Baldwin County Strawberry children’s games, antique auto 10 A.M. – NOON: BRANDI by the city and Retail hire Taylor as chief, which Festival rolls into town Satur- show, exhibits and live music. NOON – 3 P.M.: The Tip Tops Strategies will fund the was seconded by Steve day and Sunday, April 14 and 15 Entertainment will feature company for the remain- Brooks. Norden, Brooks at Loxley Municipal Park. Brandi both Saturday and 3 – 5 P.M.: George Forbis der of the 17-18 fiscal year and Wilson voted for the Organized as a fundraiser for Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon. SUNDAY, APRIL 15, 2018 at the cost of $30,000. For measure. Mayor Pro Tem the Loxley Elementary School On Saturday, The Tip Tops will a full year the total cost is Jared Lyles, council mem- PTO and ARC of Baldwin perform from noon to 3 p.m., 10 A.M. – NOON: BRANDI $50,000. Retail Strategies bers Bert Jones and Wayne County, the festival features followed by George Forbis from NOON – 3 P.M.: Mustang Sally will begin representing Gruenloh voted against, entertainment, arts and crafts, 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday’s entertain- the city effective immedi- and the measure failed to games and plenty of food, ment will feature the Loxley 3 – 5 P.M.: Lisa Mills ately, and will be going to pass because of a 3-3 tie. including that famous straw- Church of God Praise Band at represent Foley at the up- “This has nothing to do berry shortcake. 9 a.m., followed by Brandi from coming RECON event in with (his qualifications for The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, Mustang Sally area. You can register at Lox- Las Vegas, taking place in the position),” Lyles said. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 3 and Lisa Mills leyChurchofGod.org/strawber- May. In addition, the com- “Here we are again. This Sunday, April 13 and 14 at the from 3 to 5. ry5k. pany will be attending Loxley Municipal Park, pre- Saturday’s festivities will The annual Strawberry Fes- many such retail recruit- SEE POLICE, PAGE 2 sented this year by Wind Creek kick off with the 2nd Annual tival Car Show will be held fea- ment events that are held Casino & Hotel, Atmore and Strawberry Festival 5K and turing car shows on Saturday regionally, something the Baldwin EMC. Fun Run, sponsored by the and Sunday. Registration each city did not do in the past, DEATHS PAGE 20 Organized as a fundraiser for Loxley Church. The 5K race day will be held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. expanding their reach. the Loxley Elementary School begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by with trophy presentations at 3 During such events, Ann Stapleton Dent PTO and ARC of Baldwin the Fun Run at 8 a.m. p.m. Registration on the day of Retail Strategies would Jody Lee Helm County, the festival was first These races are a Little Red the event is $25. attend on behalf of the James Glennon Leighton held in May of 1987. According Hen Production and are certi- The event also features Little city of Foley after speak- William Lee Luker to its website, baldwincount- fied. Races will start and end Miss Strawberry, crowned ing with city officials to Caroline Bickel Marks ystrawberryfestival.org, last at the northwest corner of the every year in March at the Lox- determine the types of Susan Kennedy Stuardi year’s festival $45,600, split Loxley Municipal Park and will retail and restaurants to equally between the two benefi- tour through the downtown SEE STRAWBERRY, PAGE 35 bring to the area. The company states on their website: “Retail INDEX Strategies is a full-service BALDWIN LIVING, 5 consulting firm that de- Elberta High creates golf tournament fundraiser velops and implements CLASSIFIED, 8 long-term retail real HEALTH, 22 STAFF REPORT and $90 per golfer on the day All proceeds benefit War- estate strategies for mu- of the event. A four-person rior Athletics and the EHS nicipalities and economic LEGALS, 26 Elberta High School’s Ath- team can register for $250. E-Team. development agencies. OPINION, 10 letics Department will host its The registration donation For more information or Our process involves first Warrior Scramble Golf includes one round of golf to pre-register, contact Greg a team of experienced OUT & ABOUT, 11 Tournament at Soldiers Creek with cart, breakfast and lunch Seibert at dseibert@bcbe. experts making connec- PUZZLES, 12 Golf Course on April 28. and goody bags. org or 251-978-2596 or contact tions between the public The tournament will cost Check-in begins at 8:15 a.m., Susan Kaechele at skaechele@ and private sector in a SPORTS, 13 $75 per golfer before the reg- shot gun start at 9 a.m. and yahoo.com or 251-490-0781. TV LISTINGS, 16 istration deadline of April 15 lunch is provided at 1:30 p.m. SEE RETAIL, PAGE 35 Gulf Coast Media VOLUME 110 • ISSUE 13 1 SECTION • 36 PAGES Serving Baldwin County since 1997 Hwy. 59 So. between Robertsdale & Loxley, Al. 251-964-7283 WWW.EMERALDHOMESLLC.COM 2• The Onlooker • April 11, 2018 • Gulf Coast Media South Baldwin Chamber holds ribbon cutting for Coastal Cryo Submitted for individuals seeking a many potential health faster recovery without benefits. FOLEY — Cryotherapy the financial burdens or Studies suggest that has arrived in Foley. stress of a medical pro- cryotherapy can relieve Coastal Cryo opened its cedure,” says owner and pain, promote weight doors late last year and operator Beth Biggs. loss, reduce inflamma- has been demonstrating Coastal Cryotherapy tion, reduce anxiety and the benefits of isolated features an immersive, depression and treat mi- and full body cryotherapy enclosed whole body graine headaches. Many since. Cryotherapy in- cryosauna, where clients athletes have been using volves exposing the body are briefly enveloped by this treatment to help to sub-zero temperatures. hyper-cooling air. The with recovery from in- This promotes the body’s standard three-minute jury or intense training. natural anti-inflamma- treatment lowers the Along with an excellent tory response; releases body’s skin surface facility and top of the line SUBMITTED PHOTO endorphin’s, reduces pain temperature and starts equipment, the staff is website at www.coast- Foley, call 251-943-4847 to South Baldwin Chamber and promotes overall to stimulate the body’s friendly and knowledge- alcryoal.com or on Face- book an appointment. of Commerce please call health. healing receptors. The able. You can learn more book under Coastal Cryo. To learn more about Travis Valentine at 251- “This new non-invasive treatment is painless, about cryotherapy and You can visit Coastal hosting or attending rib- 943-1036 or email at tra- alternative procedure is and very refreshing with Coastal Cryo on their Cryo at 21040 Miflin Rd.in bon cuttings or to join the [email protected]. Perdido School donates to K9 Fund Magnolia Springs Public Library Seeds Savers Exchange Submitted BY THE MAG- NOLIA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY The Magnolia Springs Public Library is excited to announce the addi- tion of 100+ new heir- loom seeds. With a kind donation from Mr. Ken Mauldin and the gener- osity of the Seed Savers Exchange, these are avail- able to all library patrons in Baldwin County. We SUBMITTED PHOTO are so fortunate to have return seeds the following invaluable data about the patrons like Mr. Walter season. adaptability of various Mixon who has brought Additionally, should fruit and vegetable variet- SUBMITTED PHOTO us White Running Butter seed growers be inter- ies to different regions of Perdido School recently presented a $366 donation to the Bay Minette Police Depart- Beans that have a long ested, Seed Savers would the country.” Data can be ment for its K9 Fund. The school sponsored a volleyball game and used proceeds from history with his family.