OUTDOORS: First wild Eastern indigo snake found in Alabama in 60 years, PAGE 20 Reese’s Senior Bowl 2020 recap PAGE 12 More Senior Bowl pictures The Courier PAGE 4-5 INSIDE JANUARY 29, 2020 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | 75¢ Eastern Shore MPO proposes new bridge plan
By GUY BUSBY of about $1.23 billion. The [email protected] price is 42 percent less than the price of more than $2 bil- DAPHNE — A new Inter- lion proposed for the original state 10 bridge project could project. relieve congestion crossing When state officials an- Mobile Bay at a cost low nounced in 2019 that the cost Daphne recognizes enough to not require tolls, of the earlier bridge would Search and Rescue local officials said. require a toll on both the The Eastern Shore Metro- bridge and existing Bayway, GUY BUSBY / STAFF PHOTO members politan Planning Organiza- the Eastern Shore MPO voted The Interstate 10 Bayway over Mobile Bay would be supplemented by City officials recognized tion voted Jan. 22 to approve to remove the item from its four additional lanes under a plan proposed by the Eastern Shore Met- volunteers with the Daphne a resolution endorsing a plan Transportation Improvement ropolitan Planning Organization. The plan calls for the existing Bayway Search and Rescue for dedi- to build an expressway across to remain in place while separate lanes are built and for no tolls to be cation that often includes the bay at an estimated cost SEE BRIDGE, PAGE 15 allowed on the highway. responding to calls for help even when it means leav- ing family members during major events. Read more on Fairhope Band members named best in the state Spanish page 15. Submitted Fort to vote
Fairhope High School Band members Henry Otts and on mayor, Jon-Grayson Kerr have been selected to the Alabama All- council State Jazz Band. Both students earned top honors through pay raises a rigorous audition process, which consisted of a blinded By GUY BUSBY panel of judges listening to [email protected] a recording that was sent in in November. Otts, left, was SPANISH FORT — fourth in the Gold (highest) City Council members Spanish Fort getting dec- Band, and Kerr, right, was plan to vote Monday on orative lights on Hwy 31 first in the Gold Band mak- a proposal to increase New decorative street lights ing him the number one high their and the mayor’s will soon illuminate US 31 school jazz trombonist in Ala- pay in the upcoming through much of Spanish bama. The festival was held term. Fort following action by the this past weekend in Mont- Cities in Alabama gomery in conjunction with must set salaries before City Council. Turn to page the Alabama Music Educators elections are held for a 16 to find out more. Association Annual Confer- new term of office. Mu- ence, culminating in a concert nicipal elections will be Saturday morning. SUBMITTED PHOTO in August. During a work ses- sion Jan. 21, council DEATHS PAGE 19 members discussed whether to base the Ella Jane Davis Daphne plans increase on city cost of Betty Krob Givens living adjustments over Kenny Gurley recycling changes the last four years or to Janet Lynne Lemmons consider other factors. Judith Logsdon By GUY BUSBY The current mayor’s Dr. Robert Blees McKee [email protected] salary is $38,400 a year. Ronald Henry Muschel Council members re- Joyce Benford Smith DAPHNE — Changes in the ceive $12,000 a year, Daphne recycling program to David Conner, city at- reduce a deficit of more than torney, said. Applying $500,000 a year could include the same cost of liv- higher fees, reduced collec- ing increases given to tions days and fewer types Spanish Fort employ- INDEX of materials picked up at the ees over the last four curb, city officials said. years would increase BALDWIN LIVING, 3 The Daphne City Council the mayor’s salary to CLASSIFIED, 21 is working on changes to the $40,380 and council pay GUY BUSBY / STAFF PHOTO HEALTH, 9 recycling program to deal with to $12,625 a year. A Daphne recycling truck picks up material at the city’s drop-off loca- increasing costs and reduced While city employ- LEGALS, 25 tion before the facility was closed in 2019. The closing was one of sev- markets for recyclable mate- ees also received pay OPINION, 23 eral measures implemented or planned by Daphne to reduce the cost of recycling. SEE RECYCLING, PAGE 2 SEE RAISES, PAGE 2 PUZZLES, 24 SPORTS, 12 Gulf WHAT Coast YOU IN Media STORE VOLUME 126 • ISSUE 27 IS NOW 1 SECTION • 32 PAGES ONLINE! • Freshest Quality All Departments • Hand Selected by Our Personal Shoppers • Delivery or FREE Same Day Curbside Pickup • Beer & Wine NOW Online! Order & Pay In Store! GREERS.COM/SHOP 2 • The Courier • January 29, 2020 • Gulf Coast Media RECYCLING He said the last load taken to the Escambia CONTINUED FROM 1 County Utility Author- ity for recycling cost rials. Even before the Daphne $71 a ton be- city’s recycling center tween disposal fees and was destroyed in a fire transportation costs. The in 2019, Daphne has been cost to dispose of the trying to find ways to material at the landfill deal with costs, Council is $29 a ton. Sasser said President Robin LeJeune Daphne has been recy- said at a public hearing cling 2,000 tons a year. on the issue on Jan. 21. Daphne takes in about He said cities across $1.6 million in revenue the country have not from recycling fees paid been able to find proces- by the 8,700 households sors to take recyclables served by the program. since China stopped buy- The projected cost is ing the materials in the about $2.175 million, last few years. With the leaving an annual defi- cost of disposing of re- cit of about $573,680. If cyclables rising, changes the capital improve- will have to be made in ment costs of replacing Daphne. trucks as they wear out GUY BUSBY / STAFF PHOTO “There are three is included, the deficit is Bins at the Daphne recycling center are filled with material. The city is considering limiting the types of recyclables items we are looking at more than $800,000, he accepted as a way to cut costs. to salvage our recycling said. program, a possible fee Some ways to cut increase, limited ser- costs include reduc- vices, possibly going to ing recycling collection every other week or so, from once a week to and then limiting what every other week. That items we’re going to re- could reduce the need cycle,” LeJeune said. for workers and cut the Mayor Dane Haygood wear on equipment. said city officials want Sasser said any workers to know what the public displaced by any cost- thinks about such solu- cutting measures would tions. not lose their jobs but “This has been an would be transferred to ongoing discussion and fill other vacancies in an education for each the city. one of us over the past Automated trucks, year,” Haygood said. “It similar to the vehicles really has boiled down to now used to collect gar- a number of strategies bage in Daphne, could and these can be imple- also cut staffing costs. mented independently Reducing the types of or any combination of materials accepted could those in order to try also cut costs. Recycling to address the rapidly cardboard, aluminum changing and deteriorat- and some, but not all, ing recycling market for plastics costs less be- us.” cause recyclers have a Sasser said. that you all are taking cycling is a big thing and officials stressed the Jeremy Sasser, market for those items. Another option is in- it so seriously, Carolyn they’re serious about it,” importance of education Daphne public works Other items are more ex- creasing recycling fees. Walthall said. “As a he said. “You can’t even to teach the public what director, said that since pensive, such as the type Daphne charges $15.60 citizen, I’m willing to get a grocery, plastic bag. should and should not be the fire, the city has of plastic in margarine a month for recyclable pay more. I think that’s You have to either bring placed in recycling con- continued to collect tubs. collections. A proposal important to have as a your own bag or put it tainers. recyclables at the curb. The city already by a private company line item in the budget in a box, why? Because “A lot of people didn’t Those items however, stopped recycling glass, to collect garbage and because I think that it’s not recyclable. We’re realize that if you have have been dumped at although many residents recyclable material in where our line items are not taking it that serious. paper that has oil on it, Baldwin County’s Mag- are still placing glass in Daphne in 2019 put that is where our interests It is a serious business. that makes that paper nolia Landfill. the curbside containers, cost at more than $23, are.” It’s not just because we unrecyclable,” John Sasser said. Freddie Johnson want to make money. Lake, a former City Most residents who said areas around the It’s never been about Council member, said. spoke at the public hear- country are continuing money. It’s always been “I didn’t know that pizza The Courier ing supported continuing recycling even at higher about the country – your boxes couldn’t be re- the recycling program. costs. children, your grandchil- cycled, and I bet a lot of 901 N. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535-3546 “It is important to “If you visit any other dren.” people here didn’t. We PHONE: (251) 943-2151 | FAX: (251) 943-3441 recycle and I appreciate place in this country, re- Several residents and need to educate people.” [email protected] Guy Busby Classified Advertising Editor Lindsay Walker RAISES Councilman Bill Menas would take the helm protection and educa- said. “You have to be next. Someone work- tion. [email protected] [email protected] CONTINUED FROM 1 able to attract talent and ing? I don’t know how. McMillan said fu- Tony Whitehead Legal Advertising there’s business people I don’t know how a full- ture increases could be Sports Editor April M. Perry raises, usually 2 or 2.5 in this city that would time person could take determined after the [email protected] [email protected] percent a year, in ad- do a great job here and that role.” upcoming term, but that Allison Marlow dition to the cost of I’ve talked to some, and Councilman Curt he would propose that Managing Editor Retail Advertising living adjustments, they look at you like Smith said adequate the council only con- [email protected] Frank Kustura Mayor Mike McMillan ‘are you nuts?’” salaries might ensure sider the proposed cost [email protected] said he felt the salary Menas told McMillan that the city has good of living adjustment for elected officials did said future potential candidates for the posi- for the upcoming four Parks Rogers not need to include the candidates for mayor tions in the future. years. 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This is a “None of us will be here McMillan told council without the prior written consent of the group publisher or associate bers said that keeping part-time position that forever. We need to be members. “I can get my publisher. Opinions of editorial or general columnists or those reflected salaries low for elected I don’t believe is truly sure we get good folks.” hands around cost of in submitted letters do not necessarily reflect the editorial position of this officials could make part-time. You’ve man- Councilwoman Mary living. Long term, yes, newspaper. recruiting future mem- aged it well. You have a Brabner said that as the city’s going to have The Courier (USPS 184-320) is published weekly, with its office located at 901 N. McKenzie St. in Foley, AL 36535-3546. Periodicals postage paid at Fairhope, AL bers difficult. business and I think if the city has grown, to loko at something 36532. Periodicals postage paid at Fairhope, AL 36532. Subscription rates: In- “I think it’s important you were to study that council duties have also else, but I would prefer county annual, $40.00 plus local sales tax; six-month, $24.00 plus local sales tax; for the council, future you might find your sal- increased with elected for us to approach this, senior citizen annual, $38.00 plus local sales tax; six-month, $22.50 plus local sales mayors, we pay close ary here is costing you officials having to take this year for this next tax; and out-of-county annual, $79.00, six-month, $40.00. attention to compensat- money in your other part in more boards on four-year term person- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Courier, 901 N. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535-3546. ing them adequately,” job,” Menas said. “Who planning, police and fire ally.” 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
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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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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 Courier • 15 Daphne recognizes Search and Rescue members
By GUY BUSBY when the group received men and women. There [email protected] a call to locate someone is a lot of sacrifice.” lost on the water. He Harrison said Daphne DAPHNE — City of- said he plans to continue Search and Rescue fo- ficials recognized volun- working with the group cuses on water rescue teers with the Daphne after stepping down as and recovery. Search and Rescue for an officer. “We support local law dedication that often “All I can say is this enforcement agencies includes responding to squad’s going to move in documentation and calls for help even when forward. It’s not going to recovery of evidence it means leaving family stop,” Champion said. that’s been disposed of members during major Lassiter, a Daphne in the water,” he said. events. police officer, was not “We also have the unfor- The Daphne City present at the meeting, tunate but much-needed Council and Search and but was also recognized job of returning loved Rescue recognized mem- for his long service as a ones that have been lost bers Ronnie Champion Search and Rescue vol- to their families through and Ken Lassiter on Jan. unteer. water-related activities, 21 for their long-time ser- GUY BUSBY / STAFF PHOTO Mayor Dane Haygood accidents.” vice to the organization. Ronnie Champion, right, receives a commendation from Daphne Mayor Dane Haygood for praised the two and all Chaplains with the Champion has been a his service as a volunteer and officer in Daphne Search and Rescue, including 20 years as the members. group also meet with member of the group for captain of the organization. “They are called in family members during more than 30 years and when someone’s lost, searches and help con- was captain until steping said. he’s done,” Harrison that when his first out to sea in the woods,” sole and counsel loved down recently, DSR “We are who we are said. daughter was born, he Haygood said. “These ones if the victim does Capt. Vincent Harrison today, because of what Champion said that had to leave his family are a group of dedicated not survive.
BRIDGE plan leaving the Bayway behind as quickly as we intact, would reduce can,” Zeigler said. “Also, CONTINUED FROM 1 traffic congestion during the fact that this plan construction. is coming from local of- Plan. The move pre- “There’s also a signifi- ficials and staff rather vented the bridge from cant reduction in impact than coming from Mont- receiving federal fund- during construction,” gomery down is a sub- ing. Gov. Kay Ivey said Haygood said. “The ex- stantial improvement.” at the time that the vote pressway concept builds While the toll proposal killed the project. new lanes between exist- set local officials and Daphne Mayor Dane ing eastbound and west- residents in opposition ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Haygood, MPO chair- bound I-10 lanes so that to state officials, MPO Much of the original design of the Mobile River Bridge would remain the same under a man, said that while can constructed without members said Jan. 22 proposal by the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization to build a new highway the toll would have hurt impacting the existing that everyone needs to system across the river and Mobile Bay at a lower cost. the local economy, the flow of traffic.” work together to find a bridge is still needed. The new plan also solution to the problem work and funding plan “We need additional states that no tolls would “This is about moving to move the project for- capacity across the river be placed on the Bay- forward, getting people ward and so we’re com- today,” he said. “It’s im- way or Wallace Tunnel, to the table to come mitted to that. That’s our portant for our region. unlike the original pro- up with options that position.” We’ve all experienced posal. every one of you will be He added, however, delays and certainly dur- Fairhope City Council pleased with and get this that the attempt to find ing the summer months President Jack Burrell, service because if we a solution was “a good and holiday weekends also an MPO member, started building it today, starting point.” we see congestion and said Baldwin and Mobile it would be at least five Daphne City Council- we’ve got an existing residents should have years before we were rid- man Ron Scott said that transportation network free access across the ing on it, so we have got while the new proposal Over 25,000 square feet with a failing level of bay. to get a plan put together may not be the final an- of new and vintage items, service, so it needs to be “It does preserve not and put our situations swer and may have to be addressed.” only one, but both exist- behind us and move for- changed, it is a chance & artisan crafted works. The plan endorsed ing free routes, not only ward,” County Commis- for everyone to start Unique pieces for your home. Jan. 22 makes no major for the present day, but sioner Joe Davis said. working to find a plan changes in the design for the future should The new plan, how- that will work. Special items to wrap up of the bridge. Design they want to come back ever, must still be ap- “You’ve got to start changes could require and close some of those proved by the Alabama someplace,” Scott said. for that thoughtful gift. new permits or En- free routes for whatever Department of Trans- “To say that this is going *Are you an artist, dealer, or collector interested in mar- reason, lack of main- portation. Brian Aaron, to be the total answer, vironmental Impact keting your wares? We are looking for quality people who Statements, delaying the tenance or whatever the ALDOT representa- probably it’s not, but it are interested in growing their business. Come see our project, members said. reason,” Burrell said. tive at the MPO meeting, is the starting place and new location and booth selections. Booths are carpet- One change in the “I fully support our citi- cast the one vote against it’s an area where we ed, bright and clean, and have power! Hurry in to choose new plan is to add four zens having access to a the resolution. can begin to build some and reserve your booth. (Looking for a unique mix of art, lanes to I-10 over Mobile free route.” “ALDOT’s position consensus and common crafts, collectables, clothing, antiques, jewelry, tools, fur- Bay, but to leave the four State Auditor Jim has not changed,” ground and know this niture, home wares etc.) lanes of the existing Zeigler, who organized he said. “This is not is not a Baldwin and Arts, Crafts, and Antique Mall. Bayway unchanged. The opposition to the toll ALDOT’s plan for the Mobile County problem. 100 State Hwy 59 N, Summerdale, AL original plan called for proposal, praised the record, but we are com- This is a regional prob- Open 7 days 10:00-5:30 new construction on all new plan. mitted to working with lem.” Ph: (251) 989-6680 eight lanes at a higher “A $1.2 billion bridge the MPOs as they con- elevation to avoid hurri- plan is light years better valesce, both Mobile cane storm surges. than the Plan A original and the Eastern Shore Haygood said the new that we want to leave find a singular scope of
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By GUY BUSBY minster Village to Old council members on [email protected] Mobile Road, a distance Jan. 21. of about two miles. Mayor Mike McMil- SPANISH FORT — The city will pay lan said city officials New decorative street $474,012 for the lights contacted other ven- lights will soon illu- and the $2,025 a month, dors about the service minate US 31 through $15 a light, for Riviera and the Riviera price much of Spanish Fort to maintain the lights, was the best offer avail- following action by the David Conner, city at- able. City Council. torney said. “There is a 16 to Council members “They’ll own them. 18-week lead time on voted to approve a They’ll maintain them these lights. We’ve been contract with Riviera and they’ll take care of kicking this around for Utilities for 135 lights the future replacements a while and we really GUY BUSBY / STAFF PHOTO that will be placed on as long as the light’s need to move forward One of the new decorative street lights to be placed on US 31 was displayed to City Coun- the highway from West- in place,” Conner told on this,” McMillan said. cil members at an earlier meeting at Spanish Fort City Hall.
Bayside Academy announces Honor Roll for first semester
Submitted Nina Dowhan, Trent Duncan, Joey Jones, Joseph Lilley, weighted GPA): Anne Sterling Johnson, Hannah King, Kirk Savannah Cox, Henry Cun- Maxy Dunlap, Lily Frailie, Lucy Kai McCullins, Lillie McInnis, Beall, Catherine Beard, Ava Kirkland, Jack Knight, Ernest ningham, Mack DeLaney, DAPHNE — Bay- Frailie, Julia Hall, Michael Merri-B. McLendon, Libbi Me- Best, John Coleman Bryars, Ladd, Ashton Lambert, Ben Kenzie Gaston, George side Academy has an- Klimjack, Georgia McInnis, lendez, Nicole Nager, Madison Trey Clements, Hallie Corte, Lane, Geneva Martin, Jacque Gounares, Isa Johnson, Avery nounced the students Blakeley Robbins, Jack Rous- Pinkston, Sadie Postle, Claire Will Delaporte, Lilly Duffy, Martin, Graem Maxwell, Chris- Kane, Owen Kane, Ben Lefko- recognized on the sos and Isabelle Rutland. Prickett, Ashton Rowland, Johnny Foster, Catherine tia Milstead, Gavin Mims, Will vits, Cruz McMurry, Reagan Clara Ryals, Tipton Smith, Hawkins, David Head, Sydney Murphy, Kaleigh Phillips, Ev- Nelson, Will Pettis, Nolen school Honor Roll. Honors (All A’s and B’s): Emma Atkinson, Mia Bindon, Jacob Stewart, Quirin Thome Imperato, Susannah Jackson, elyn Prickett, Ryan Ross, Tori Reynolds, Julia Savage, Dori Teague Broadhead, Julian Cal- and Cooper White. Steadman Jones, Keenan Roush, Anna Schmidt, Cody Small, Penny Snell, Gracie Upper School – lahan, Mary Frances Collins, Klutes, Hunter Lyons, Isabella Smart, Jack Smith, Ty Turner, Thompson, Brantley Turner, First Semester Elizabeth Ernest, Marykate 10th Grade McCormick, Rachel McDan- Hallie vanLingen, Gracie Weil, and Joseph Williams. Foster, Jack Hicks, Carson Highest Honors (4.0 or higher iel, Pace McLendon, Clarke Caroline Weller, Catherine Honor Roll Joyner, Ava Lefkovits, David weighted GPA): Leo Backman, Milteer, Liam Nagle, Robert West, Lauren West and Anna Sixth Grade Lilley, Genevieve Magli, Rhett Patterson Branyon, Ella Louise Rucando, Luke Warner and Beth Whitehurst. Highest Honors (All A’s): Seventh Grade Montgomery, Tait Moore, Drew Broadhead, Camille Buckner, Hannah Wieland. Honors (3.0 or higher Ayelen Bodnar, Addie Carter, Highest Honors (All A’s): Anna Murphy, Starla Ou, Jessica Jackson DeLaney, Henry Dow- Honors (3.0 or higher weighted GPA): Lucas Alday, Kyle Cooper, Mary Katherine Camille Ahrendt, Adriane Cle- Phillips, Susan Pittman, Gatlin han, Ethan Dull, Patrick Elli- weighted GPA): Sophie Bar- Myles Cook, John Couch, Crowell, Shelby Fargason, mens, Woodie Collins, Jared Pitts, Maxwell Powell, Tessa son, Hoke Fellers, Ty Hartman, kan, Frances Barnes, Rece Jake Cunningham, Ivy Fellers, Kathryn Hamilton, Claire Dull, Sophia Haines, Molly Santelices, Kaytlin Sellers, Ella Leah Jha, David Klimjack, Cole Beardsley, Emily Buhl, Kat Jenny Florey, Mac Gaillard, Jones, Wells Lambert, Mattie Hughes, Lanee Imperato, Na- Gray Snedeker, Ivy Steiner, Komyati, Angus Ladd, Cason Burns, Charles Carey, Cole Sam Haley, Ally Higginbo- Lee, Mary Burton Merchant, than Ivan, Jack McKean, Mad- Miller Stokes, McRae Taul, Lane, John-Ryan McGlasson, Carpenter, Elly Casey, Robert tham, Annie Loper, Dyer Forrest Smith, Evan Stafford, elyn McKean, Annie Midyett, Hayden Travis, Noel Turner, William Morrison, Lilly Rubio, Compton, Jimbo Corbett, Teal Lumpkin, John McEniry, Chris Sophie Weller, Mary Katherine Libby Moore, Devon Shows, Graham Uter, Tucker Watkins Grace Steele, Collins Terry, Corte, Olivia Counselman, Miller, Alexander Neumann, Whitehurst, Mattie Will, and Misty Kate Smith, Sarah Som- and Jack Yow. Rhia Tkac, Ben VanDerHeyden Henry Covington, Brelynn Reagan Norton, Ellie Perry and Brennen Yamane. merville, Jacob Stallworth, and Walker Watson. Dailey, Evan Duckworth, Jimbo Radcliff. Honors (All A’s and B’s): Ally Amelia Wells, Luke White and Ninth Grade Honors (3.0 or higher Ann Marie Fedro, Sam Field, Atkinson, Camille Barrois, Ava Hudson Wilmott. Highest Honors (4.0 or weighted GPA): Davis Beall, Lexi Floyd, Lillie Howell, Xan Intermediate Blackwell, Laine Broadhead, Honors (All A’s and B’s): Elin higher weighted GPA): Leyton Cole Boswell, Logan Brown, Hunter, Wil King, Miriam Grier Broughton, Grayson Backman, Courtney Baker, Angermeier, Sam Beall, Blai Davis Cain, Caroline Chas- McCoy, Will Middleton, Elle School – Bullington, Noah Cain, Case Montgomery Beall, Mena Bre- Cebrian-Claramunt, Elizabeth tang, Caroline Crum, Patrick Miner, Martha Grace Mixon, Second Quarter Cramton, Mia Dunlap, Anne vard, Burk Brown, Anderson Chen, Katie Clements, Amelia Daves, Brantley DeValk, Claire John Brian O'Hara, Gigi Rad- Patton Gaillard, Jackson Gof- Buckner, Marcella Covington, Cunningham, Wilson Enger- Donald, Colin Dunlap, Andrew cliff, Hallie Ryals, Kevin Simp- Honor Roll finet, Ramey Haley, Colby Grace Dawson, Cat Doyle, iser, Kate Ginger, Joshua Gun- Flad, Les Gaillard, Sellers son, Charlie Sledge, Charles Hoffman, Axel Jackson, Madeline Dudley, Gracie ther, Claire Hamilton, Sarah Hixson, Jackson Lepere, Jay St. Pierre, Lochlan Stacey, Fifth Grade Boyce Magli, Amos McDaniel, Eason, Molly Hagan, Micah Higginbotham, Joe Howell, Loper, O'Melia Macpherson, Gabriel Stewart, Colton Highest Honors (All A’s): Ava Virginia Merchant, Billy Neill, Howard, Finlay Lavelle, Marlee Hunter Hyderally, John Will Hudson McClure, Landon Thompson, Meg Will and Kel- Bindon, Carmella Cannizzo, Matthew Peterson, Parker Mackin, Virginia McCrory, Kirkland, Ryan McCullough, McLean, Annie Neill, Brett ley Wright. Mary Alice Cannizzo, Amber Pittman, Gabe Smith, Garrek Abby McDonald, Atkins McMil- Trey McKean, Beverly Milteer, Nestande, Jackson Olsen, Clemens, Eleanor Ginger, Snell, Annie Taul, Miller Terry, lan, Charlie Merchant, John Millison Mixon, Marlee Moore, Peyton Phillips, Ashlyn Pow- 12th Grade Amelia Hicks, Anna Flynn Sarah Katherine Wilsdorf, and Normann, Skip Postle, Presley JT Neill, Ty Postle, Leona ers, Gerrit Robbins, Steele Highest Honors (4.0 or Hughes, Macie Kate Imperato, Blaire Woods. Putnam, Aiden Seward, Halle Rindle, Jonah Rubio and Victo- Sims, Zach Smart, Brody higher weighted GPA): Augie Izzy Inge, Jack Koch, Ethan Shilston, Nolan Tkac, Miles ria Rutland. Swindle, Jake Tripp, Ava Van- Barnette, Sergi Cebrian- Kok, Farrah Lane, Autrey Bayside Academy is Uter, Kate VanDerHeyden, Honors (3.0 or higher derMeeden, Zachary Vickers, Claramunt, Alex Cook, Del McMillan, Mays Montgomery, an independent, co- Sailor Watson, Eli Williams and Jane Shilston, Wells Snedeker, weighted GPA): Molly Barkan, Drew Wells, Luci Wilkinson and Corte, Caroline Cunningham, educational, college Emma Winkler. Taylor Williams. Kaylin Denton, Ian Ellis, Elsa and Antonia Thome. Maggie Britt, Elle Brown, Sam- preparatory day school Engeriser, Spencer Gaberino, Honors (All A’s and B’s): Olivia uel Carpenter, Jake DeValk, for students in grades Eighth Grade Trae Duncan, Lauren Godwin, 11th Grade Stuart Gluck, Bailey Helms, Beck, Presley Billups, Braden PK–12. Highest Honors (All A’s): Taylor Goodrich, Josie Head, Highest Honors (4.0 or higher Audrey Hudson, Hannah Bradley, AnnaLee Breeland, FREE Local News Email Updates www.gulfcoastnewstoday.com/newsletter
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Be the rst to know what’s happening in Baldwin from Gulf Coast Media’s new e-newsletter. Gulf Coast Media • January 29, 2020 • The Courier • 17 Ellis named Belforest Elementary School principal Submitted Ellis graduated Ellis then started his you can imagine, and I not leaving the Daphne struction from the University of career as a principal have been humbled by family, but helping grow projects DAPHNE — Jonathan Alabama with a degree at Orange Beach El- many of our conversa- the Daphne family. funded Ellis has been named in elementary/early ementary School before tions and accomplish- There’s a lot of creative by the principal of the new childhood Education moving to Daphne El- ments,” Ellis said in a excitement right now in “Pay As Belforest Elementary and attended Samford ementary. statement to Daphne Daphne and I want to You Go” School, Baldwin County University where he ob- “My service years Elementary staff and be right in the middle program Superintendent Eddie tained his master of ed- at DES have been the parents. of it.” unique Ellis Tyler said. ucation in educational best years of my life. He added, “The Daphne Elementary’s to Bald- Ellis has been princi- leadership. He taught in Many of you know that principal position at current assistant prin- win County. Four new pal of Daphne Elemen- Tuscaloosa, Mobile and because over the years Belforest will bring a cipal, Gina McClure, schools are currently tary School for the past Vestavia Hills before you have shared in my tremendous amount of has been named interim being built as part of eight years. During his becoming an assistant personal and profes- challenges and rewards. principal. this program and con- time there, Daphne El- principal in Hoover. sional struggles and Obviously, I have a lot Belforest Elementary struction costs will be ementary was named Ellis then returned celebrations. I am so of mixed emotions, but will open its doors for paid off completely in a one of the 2019 National home where he served grateful to have been on in thinking of my mis- the first time to stu- four-year period with- Blue Ribbon Schools, as assistant principal at this journey with you. I sion statement, I had a dents in the fall of 2020. out any long-term bonds according to Tyler. Elberta Middle School. have learned more than mini paradigm shift. I’m It is one of the new con- or additional taxes. Kids’ outdoor survival program set at Blakeley
Submitted the event they became organization which pro- lost or separated from vides trained personnel BLAKELEY — His- adults. Children will and resources to law toric Blakeley State Park also get a chance to meet enforcement, fire rescue, and Gulf Coast Search some of the specially- US Coast Guard and and Rescue will provide trained dogs which as- other agencies in the re- a special educational sist professional rescue gion during emergency program for children on teams in locating lost or situations. The park pro- Saturday, Feb. 8. injured individuals in vides areas in which the The program begins at wilderness settings. team can train for their 10 a.m. The program is com- mission. Participants will be in- plimentary with regular Anyone wanting more troduced to some of the park admission. Gulf information can go to basic principles for sur- Coast Search and Rescue www.blakeleypark.com/ viving in the outdoors in is a non-profit volunteer Events. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Spanish Fort High Students, Teacher of Month
SUBMITTED PHOTO Spanish Fort High School has announced the Students and Teacher of the Month and the Toro Spirit Award winner for the month of December. Students of the Month are: ninth grade - Kaylyn Bryant, 10th grade - Ella Caldwell, 11th grade - Morgan Thomaston and 12th grade - Alexis Olsen. Teacher of the Month is Ashton Carder. Anna Grace Ganey is the Toro Spirit Award winner. The awards are sponsored by Carl Gustafson, Remax Signature Prop- erties, R & R Seafood and LCM Motorcars.
Spay, neuter vouchers offered
Submitted have a cat spayed or Vouchers are avail- neutered for $25 at able to Baldwin County FAIRHOPE — The one of any participat- residents only. The Baldwin Humane Soci- ing veterinary clinics discounts can be pur- ety is offering discount in Baldwin County. chased bgy calling the vouchers to have cats The Baldwin Humane society office at 251-928- spayed or neutered. Society will distribute 4585, or through their On Feb. 11, the so- 1,000 of these vouchers. website at www.Baldwi- ciety will begin sell- The promotion will end nHumane.org or at the ing the annual SKP when the vouchers are society office at 22886C discount vouchers to sold. U.S. 98 in Fairhope. Wendy Pierce Attorney at Law Social Security Disability & Elder Law Representing the disabled & elderly and protecting your financial and legal interests. 140 S. Section St., Fairhope 928-1499 www.pierceelderlaw.com No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than that of other lawyers. 18 • The Courier • January 29, 2020 • Gulf Coast Media Fairhope man charged with 19 felonies
FAIRHOPE — scene material of a scene material and one Williams was ar- demeanor charges of Any- Fairhope police ar- person under age 17, count of dissemination rested Sunday, accord- third-degree domestic one with rested Jordan Laneil one count of criminal of material harmful to ing to Baldwin County violence-harassing informa- Williams on 19 felony solicitation, one count a minor. Corrections Center communications, tion on charges, police said of sale of controlled Williams is being records. Records also third-degree domestic the case Tuesday. substance to a person held in the Baldwin indicated that Williams violence and second-de- is asked Williams, 19 of under 18, five counts of County Corrections was arrested Jan. 15 gree criminal mischief. to contact Fairhope has been production of obscene Center. His bond was on a felony charge of He was released on Investiga- Williams charged with 10 counts material, one count of set at $495,000, accord- domestic violence- $12,000 bond, according tor Becky of possession of ob- dissemination of ob- ing to jail records. strangulation and mis- to records. Woodruff at 928-2385.
Fairhope/Point Clear Community Foundation meets one-to-one challenge grant goal
Submitted This support will go far Foundation is doing and tion.” which the advisory com- fairhopepointclearcom- in building resources will continue to do. The Fairhope/Point mittee administers the munityfoundation. FAIRHOPE — The to support future initia- “We’re so grateful to Clear Community Foun- foundation’s competitive org. Individuals and Fairhope/Point Clear tives in the community, everyone in our commu- dation was established grant process, several organizations interested Community Foundation according to foundation nity who believes in our in January 2018 to make donor advised funds have in making a donation exceeded the $200,000 members. mission and donated to a lasting impact on the also been established toward the challenge goal of the one-to-one In October 2019, the the Fairhope/Point Clear Fairhope/Point Clear under the Foundation. grant or learning more challenge grant issued Mapp Family Foun- Community Foundation. community. The foun- Individuals and or- about how to establish a by the Mapp Family dation announced a We owe a huge thanks dation established the ganizations interested fund with the Fairhope/ Foundation. $100,000 increase of the to Louis and Melinda Fairhope/Point Clear in making a donation Point Clear Community Through donations one-to-one challenge Mapp for their generos- Community Fund as a toward the challenge Foundation may call 251- and community support, grant. Reaching this goal ity,” said Ashley Bonner, vehicle to receive do- grant or learning more 438-5591 or visit www. the Fairhope/Point Clear has proven that the com- chair of the Advisory nations and bequests about how to establish a communityfoundationsa. Community Foundation munity is both support- Committee. “This is only to benefit the commu- fund with the Fairhope/ org. Future funding op- met the challenge grant ive and excited about the the beginning for the nity. In addition to the Point Clear Community portunities will also be goal with funds total- work that the Fairhope/ Fairhope/Point Clear Fairhope/Point Clear Foundation may call 251- made available through ing more than $215,000. Point Clear Community Community Founda- Community Fund from 438-5591 or visit www. the foundation’s website.
Fairhope High teaching students
SUBMITTED PHOTOS At Fairhope High School, students in Carol Chambers’ Teaching I class recently went to Fairhope Middle School to observe and work with secondary teachers and students.
Two Bayside Academy students selected for Capstone Leadership Academy
Submitted versity of Alabama. lected to participate in more information on According to the uni- this event.” the Capstone Leader- DAPHNE — Bayside versity, “One hundred The program featur- ship Academy can go Academy sophomores sixty outstanding high ing speakers and group to the website: https:// Angus Ladd and Rhia school sophomores activities will be held honors.ua.edu/pro- Tkac have been se- from across Alabama on The University grams/capstone-lead- lected to attend the who have shown an of Alabama campus ership-academy/. Capstone Leadership interest in leadership March 5 – 6. Academy at The Uni- through service are se- Anyone wanting Bayside Academy is an independent, co- educational, college preparatory day school for students in grades SUBMITTED PHOTO PK–12. Bayside Academy sophomores Angus Ladd and Rhia Tkac were selected to attend the Capstone Leadership Academy at The University of Alabama.
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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