OUTDOORS: WFF adds coastal zone to alligator season, PAGE 9 Thomas Hospital welcomes junior volunteers The Courier PAGE 19 INSIDE JUNE 12, 2019 | GulfCoastNewsToday.com | 75¢ Board accepts Spanish Fort tax proposal
By GUY BUSBY the proposal saying he had Board lawyer Scotty Lewis school tax supporters have [email protected] questions about how the tax said some areas of the district been working to get enough district could affect future map had been changed re- signatures on a petition to LOXLEY — The Baldwin plans for school expansion in cently to reflect changes in the ask the board to approve the County Board of Education the Loxley area. He said the attendance zones for Spanish tax district and vote. At the approved plans to hold a local eastern end of the proposed Fort schools, such as moving start of the week, Mayor Mike referendum on a three-mill district map seemed to include the southern boundary up McMillan said officials had Jubilee Festival property tax for Spanish Fort areas where development was to Interstate 10. The eastern only about half the signatures expansion planned community schools. planned in Loxley. boundary of the district near needed. “We’re about halfway The board voted 6-1 Thurs- “My only problem with it is Loxley, however, has not through and we’ve only got a The Jubilee Festival of Arts day to approve the request the map,” he said. “The map changed since Spanish Fort few days to get this done,” Mc- is more than three months by Spanish Fort. Member comes too close to Loxley for High School opened in 2005. away, but organizers are at Tony Myrick voted against me.” Spanish Fort officials and SEE BOARD, PAGE 2 work preparing to continue to improve and expand the 31st-annual celebration that has become a major East- Man dies ern Shore attraction. Find Garfield the goose still missing out more on page 15. after falling from boat in Fairhope
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FAIRHOPE — A 54-year-old Lincoln, Ala. man died Sunday after falling from a sailboat Fidget pillow project off the Fairhope Pier, Marine Police officials taking off said. Scraps of fabric, bits of Paul Pugh was one of ribbon and odd buttons three people on a 34-foot and bows will be in plenti- sailboat when he fell ful supply June 20 when from the vessel while the General Federation it was approaching the of Women’s Clubs Jubilee city marina Sunday Woman’s Club hosts a Fidg- afternoon. Pugh was on the bow of the boat et Pillow Project Workday SUBMITTED PHOTO reaching for a hook, ac- for the community. Read cording to reports. Garfield and Gigi stand on the Fairhope beach. Garfield, the white goose, has been missing for about a month. more on page 17. Witnesses pulled Pugh from the water By GUY BUSBY won’t be coming home. park visitor, said. and performed CPR. [email protected] It’s hard to accept that the “She keeps looking for He was taken to a local goose known to residents for him,” she said. “It’s like she’s hospital where he was FAIRHOPE — After a month more than a decade is gone. just trying to get used to being pronounced dead. PAGE 8 DEATHS of searching, hoping and wait- What’s harder is that the only by herself.” The incident is under Helen Jansen ing, long-time Fairhope Pier one who can’t accept that he York, who lives in Loxley investigation by the Ala- Keith Allen McIntyre visitors have just about ac- isn’t coming back is his mate, bama Law Enforcement cepted that Garfield the goose Gigi, Bobbi York, a frequent SEE GARFIELD, PAGE 15 Agency Marine Patrol. Jimmy Ray McNeeley Sr. Jeremiah Q. Nelson Daphne to start work on first-responder hurricane safe room INDEX By GUY BUSBY voted June 3 to approve bids cost will be $210,463.25. He said the shelter will be BALDWIN LIVING, 3 [email protected] for an $841,853 project to Councilman Ron Scott said built to withstand 180 mile- build a safe room for first the city has been seeking the an-hour winds. CLASSIFIED, 21 DAPHNE — In future responders. A grant from grant for several years. “It would withstand a HEALTH, 19 hurricanes, Daphne first the Federal Emergency Man- “A number of years ago, category five hurricane,” responders will have a safe agement Agency will cover we applied for a grant to he said. “We would preposi- LEGALS, 25 location to wait out the storm 75 percent of the costs of build a safe room after one of tion our personnel in this OPINION, 23 and be ready to provide ser- the project — $631,389.75 — our local storms, I won’t use room during the storm itself vices as soon as the situation through Hazard Mitigation the ‘H word’ I’ve been chas- because once the storm is OUT & ABOUT, 10 is safe. Grant Program funding. The tised about that already,” PUZZLES, 24 The Daphne City Council city’s 25-percent share of the Scott said. SEE DAPHNE, PAGE 17 SPORTS, 12
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Historic Blakeley trip will include views at www.blakeleypark. State Park will conduct of the setting sun be- com. another of its series of fore returning upriver. The Delta Explorer is Delta Explorer sunset Complimentary snacks a U.S. Coast Guard in- cruises on the lower and soft drinks will be spected vessel operated Mobile-Tensaw Delta on provided. by licensed captains. June 21. Tickets are $29 for The park is located on The cruise will leave adults, and $19 for chil- Alabama 225 about five the park dock at 6:30 dren aged 6 to 12. Any- miles north of Spanish p.m. for an excursion on one wishing to reserve a Fort. For more informa- the Delta rivers to the seat can go to the events tion to go the events head of Mobile Bay. The page at the park website page or call 251-626-0798.
Bayside senior collects for foster families
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DAPHNE — Bayside Academy rising senior Elsa Engeriser has been working to collect spent the end of the school year collecting unused supplies from students. The supplies were then sent to the Foster Par- ents Association of Bald- win County, a 501(c)(3) organization, to support foster families in Bald- win County for the next school year. Among the items that she collected were 44 books, textbooks, and workbooks, 38 packages SUBMITTED PHOTO of lined and graph paper, Elsa Engeriser shows some of the school supplies 37 packs of notecards, collected from Bayside Academy to be used by members of 30 binders and folders, 6 the Foster Parents Association of Baldwin County. book bags, 35 notebooks, 31 boxes of tissues, 17 pencils, and crayons. these supplies and to packs of dividers, 7 School officials give back to the commu- locker shelves and Expo praised Elsa for taking nity as she prepared for markers, highlighters, the initiative to collect summer.
BOARD supporters had gathered dum in April. the signatures needed. An item on the com- CONTINUED FROM 1 The Baldwin County mission agenda for its Commission will now June 18 meeting calls for Millan told City Council vote to set a date for a votes to be held on both members at a work ses- tax referendum for Span- proposals on Sept. 17, sion on June 3. ish Fort and Fairhope. 2019. Just before the board The board approved Fairhope voters will meeting Thursday, Mc- Fairhope’s petition for decide if the tax would Millan said Spanish Fort a three-mill tax referen- be in place for 30 years. The Spanish Fort vote would allow residents to cast ballots on a 10-year The Courier tax. If approved, the tax 901 N. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535-3546 would increase ad va- PHONE: (251) 943-2151 | FAX: (251) 943-3441 lorem rates for property in the Eastern Shore [email protected] districts by $30 for each Guy Busby Classified Advertising $100,000 in appraised Editor Whisper Edwards value. Spanish Fort City [email protected] [email protected] Councilman Curt Smith said some residents have Tony Whitehead Legal Advertising expressed confusion Sports Editor April M. Perry about the tax rates. The [email protected] [email protected] official wording of the Allison Marlow tax proposal states that Managing Editor Retail Advertising tax rates would be set at [email protected] Frank Kustura .03 cents for each $100 in [email protected] assessed value. Assessed value, however, is 10 Parks Rogers percent of the appraised Publisher value, meaning that the [email protected] actual rate would be 0.03 To subscribe, make an address change or vacation delivery stop, you may call our cents for each $1,000 in office at (251) 943-2151, go online at www.gulfcoastnewstoday.com and click on the value. “e-edition” link in the black toolbar. Under “don’t have an id’ there is an option for how to become a subscriber. or email [email protected]. School system offi- ©Gulf Coast Media 2019. No part of this newspaper may be reproduced without cials also said that the the prior written consent of the group publisher or associate publisher. Opinions agreement between the of editorial or general columnists or those reflected in submitted letters do not cities and the board does necessarily reflect the editorial position of this newspaper. not allow funding to be The Courier (USPS 184-320) is published weekly, with its office located at 901 shifted if the taxes are N. McKenzie St. in Foley, AL 36535-3546. Periodicals postage paid at Fairhope, AL 36532. Periodicals postage paid at Fairhope, AL 36532. Subscription rates: In-county approved. No school sys- annual, $38.50 plus local sales tax; six-month, $22.50 plus local sales tax; senior tem money can be moved citizen annual, $36.00 plus local sales tax; six-month, $20.50 plus local sales tax; to other areas of Bald- and out-of-county annual, $78.00, six-month, $39.00. win County if additional POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Courier, 901 N. McKenzie St., Foley, district tax funds are AL 36535-3546. generated. Allison Marlow Managing Editor [email protected] JUNE 12, 2019 Baldwin Living Thames Adult Activity Center hosts double domino qualifier
By JOHN UNDERWOOD [email protected]
ROBERTSDALE — The George P. Thames Adult Activity Center in Robertsdale hosted teams from Baldwin and Mobile counties in double dominoes on Wednesday, June 5. Qualifiers advance to this year’s Alabama Masters Games, which will be held Oct. 7-10 in Valley. JOHN UNDERWOOD / STAFF PHOTOS A total of 13 teams ning and Development The games are spon- Vivian Barton, event coordinator with the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission, competed for the right Commission Website, sored statewide by the explains rules of qualifying to participants in this year’s double dominoes qualifier held to advance, including the Masters Games of Area Agency on Aging. Wednesday, June 5 at the George P. Thames Adult Activity Center in Robertsdale. teams from Roberts- Alabama is a non-profit The Thames Center dale, Orange Beach, organization dedicated is part of District 7, Locally, qualifying Mobile, Chickasaw and to promoting healthy which includes Bald- for this year’s Masters Saraland. Teams of two lifestyles for active win, Mobile, Escambia, Games began in April. qualify in various age adults age 50 and over Conecuh, Washington, Qualifiers are held for groups with the age of through social, mental Choctaw, Clarke, Wilcox basketball free throw, the younger team mem- and physical activities. and Monroe counties. Frisbee toss, horse- ber determining the age They were developed Participants also attend shoes, Nerfball toss, group, said Vivian Bar- in Oxford in 1989 to pro- locally from Orange softball throw, billiards, ton, who coordinated vide adults age 50 and Beach, Saraland, Chick- shuffleboard, table ten- the event for the South above an opportunity to asaw and Mobile. nis, checkers, Rook, Alabama Regional Plan- maintain an active life- The Thames Center double and single domi- ning Commission. style by participating serves Robertsdale, noes and bowling. Teams competed in in a variety of events. Loxley and Silverhill in For more information best-of-3 tournament- Each year, between 600 Central Baldwin. They visit mastersgame- style play with a one- and 800 participants also have participants salabama.org or like hour time limit. and volunteers from from Fairhope, Gulf the Masters Games of According to the East across the state partici- Shores, Elberta and Alabama page on Face- Teams from Mobile and Baldwin counties competed in Alabama Regional Plan- pate in the games. Malbis. book. best-of-3 qualifiers with a one-hour time limit.
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Submitted in their lives and the varying ages, combining at no cost to the schools. of professional song- way they see it shaping performance as well as Presentations have his- writers with the winner Once again, this their future. A number an interactive question torically been conducted earning a spot in the 2019 year the Frank Brown of compelling essays and answer segment during the ten days of Frank Brown Songwrit- Foundation for Music were received, and the during which the stu- the annual Frank Brown ers’ Festival. Success presented scholarship Foundation Scholarship dents can ask about the Songwriters Festival. of the Baldwin County awards to college bound Award Committee found process of songwriting. However, support by the Youth Showcase has Baldwin and Escambia it extremely difficult Presentations include Frank Brown Founda- resulted in plans to add County high school to choose the recipi- general instruction on tion for Music and others the event in a Pensacola seniors. The scholar- ent. Three well deserv- the subject, and the in- has enabled the program location in 2019. ship fund was greatly ing young people were structor addresses the to be extended to a year- The 501c3 Frank enhanced by proceeds chosen to receive the various aspects of song- round basis. Brown International from the November 2018 awards. writing as a career. Per An additional com- Foundation for Music SUBMITTED PHOTO Perdido Key Chamber In Baldwin County, the program director, ponent of the Schools produces the 35 year-old, The Mission State- of Commerce Golf Tour- Foley High School senior Karen E. Reynolds: “Our Program is a Youth iconic and nationally ment of the Frank nament. Over the past Daphne Griffin was the goal is for the student’s Showcase that has been recognized Frank Brown Brown International several years more than recipient. Escambia High excitement in songwrit- staged in Gulf Shores for International Songwrit- Foundation for Music $20,000 has been awarded senior Kaitlyn Speegle ing and writing in gen- a number of years. The ers’ Festival each year in is to bring the authors to support the education and Pine Forest High eral to carry on beyond City of Gulf Shores and November. Over a ten- of original music out of of young people on the senior Gavin McCol- the presentation.” Statis- Lulu’s sponsored and day period, thousands the shadows and into the Alabama/Florida Gulf lum were the Escambia tics show that programs hosted the event at the of visitors from all over spotlight; to reach into Coast. County recipients. such as this can benefit City of Gulf Shores Cul- the United States, as well schools to enrich lives With support from the In addition to the the students in a variety tural Center in 2018. Sev- as several foreign coun- and encourage creativity Baldwin County Board Scholarship Program the of ways, including social eral hundred students tries, come to see and through music; and to of Education and the Frank Brown Founda- skills, self-confidence from area schools were hear over 200 Grammy support businesses by in- Escambia County School tion for Music offers an and self-esteem, plus the treated to the sounds Award winning and up creasing tourism in the District, the Foundation “In Schools Outreach considerable benefits to of original songs writ- and coming songwrit- Gulf Coast Region. solicited essays from Program.” These pre- a student’s Mathematic, ten and performed by a ers perform their songs Dates for the 2019 students asking them to sentations bring a pro- English and vocabulary dozen of their peers. The and tell the stories of Frank Brown Interna- describe their interest in fessional songwriter in skills. songs were evaluated how those songs came to tional Songwriters’ Festi- music, the role it plays to speak to students of The program is offered and critiqued by a panel exist. val are Nov. 7 – 17.
Baldwin County Historical Society holds quarterly meeting
Submitted Bartram Trail, the Fed- Berger, and Mary Flo County together to en- eral Road's stagecoach Williams, with BCHS sure the preservation The Baldwin County stops, the Mississip- president, Coletta Bai- of its rich heritage for Historical Society re- pian Indians’ Bottle ley. Not pictured were future generations. The cently held its quarterly Creek Mound, Stockton speakers Joyce Thomas meetings are open to the meeting at the Stockton Heritage Museum, river and Diane Wallace. public. Light refresh- Presbyterian Church. landings, and the Bicen- The Baldwin County ments are served and Members of the Stock- SUBMITTED PHOTO tennial Park. Historical Society was there is no admission ton Heritage Association North Baldwin," which grave, Fort Mims, the Pictured are speakers founded in 1923 to bring charge. presented "Snapshots of included Red Eagle's Ellicott Line, William Georgene Connor, Susan citizens of Baldwin
AARP Alabama seeks nominees for 2019 Andrus Award for Community Service
Submitted ence, talent, and skills to Candi Williams, AARP Nominations will accomplishments, or AARP’s commitment enrich the lives of their Alabama State Director. be evaluated by the service on which the to volunteer service AARP Alabama is community members. The AARP Andrus AARP Alabama state nomination is based can be traced back to now accepting nomina- “AARP Alabama is Award for Community office based on how the must reflect AARP’s our founder, Dr. Ethel tions for its 2019 Ala- excited to shine a light Service is an annual volunteer’s work has vision and purpose. Percy Andrus, whose bama Andrus Award for on Alabamians 50+ who awards program devel- improved the commu- • The achievements, motto “to serve, not to Community Service, are using what they’ve oped to honor individu- nity, supported AARP’s accomplishments, or be served” has shaped which honors Alabam- learned in life to make als whose service is a vision and mission, and service on which the our community service ians age 50+ who are a difference in the lives unique and valuable inspired other volun- nomination is based efforts at the national, sharing their experi- around them,” states contribution to society. teers. The award recipi- must be replicable and state, and local levels. ent will be announced in provide inspiration for Each year, AARP hon- early fall. others to volunteer. ors the legacy of Dr. AARP Alabama An- • Couples or partners Andrus in each state Fedok Plastic FSurgeryedo kdrusP Awardla fors Commutic - Swhour performge rservicey with the AARP Andrus nity Service nominees together are also eli- Award for Community & Laser Center must meet the following gible; however, teams Service. eligibility& Lrequirements:aser Caree notn eligible.ter • Nominee must be 50 • This is not a posthu- About AARP years or older. mous award. AARP is the nation’s • The achievements, largest nonprofit, non- accomplishments, or Please visit http:// partisan organization service on which the states.aarp.org/ala- dedicated to empower- nomination is based bama/alandrus for fur- ing people 50 and older Facial Plastic Sumustrg haveer ybeen per- ther information and a to choose how they live Facial Plastic Surgery formed on a volunteer nomination form. The as they age. With a na- basis, without pay. application deadline is tionwide presence and Facial Rejuvena• tTheio achievements,n July 25. nearly 38 million mem- Facial Rejuvenation bers, AARP strengthens communities and advo- Hair Restoration cates for what matters Hair Restoration most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation pub- lications: AARP The Fred G. Fedok, MD, FACS Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, 113 E. Fern Avenue, Foley visit www.aarp.org or Fred G. Fedok, MD, FACS follow @AARP and @ 113 E. Fern Avenue, Foley 251-943-6003 AARPadvocates on so- 251-943-6003 cial media. Gulf Coast Media • June 12, 2019 • Baldwin Living • 5 Mardi Gras society holds murder mystery event
Submitted to irritate the entire cast of characters. The Krewe du Cirque The who-done-it was a Society of Foley hosted fundraiser for the orga- a 50s-themed, Murder nization which hosts a Mystery Event at Wolf parade and ball every Bay Lodge over the Mardi Gras season at weekend. OWA. Attendees donned For more information 50s high school attire about Krewe du Cirque, and sniffed out the or to join, visit the “murderer” of a cheer- website at www.krewe- leader who managed ducirquefoley.com. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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By SALLY MCKINNEY to better myself and give back to my commu- The Optimist Club of nity,” Molly says. Perdido Bay recently Riley Mercado is also awarded three $1,000 a Foley High School scholarships to three graduate. She lives in graduating seniors, Lillian. She is currently Molly MacGregor, Riley employed at Burlington Mercado and Cody Wil- Brands. liams. She is a member of Molly MacGregor the Foley High School is an Elberta resident Junior Optimist Club and a graduate of (JOI), several school Foley High School. She clubs, marching band, plans to attend Coastal Prom Committee and a Alabama Community Student Representative. College for two years Riley has worked with and then transfer to the Key Club Breast the University of South Cancer Dinner, JOI Alabama (USA) or the Club Trunk or Treat University of Alabama and Key Club UNICEF, Birmingham (UAB) raising money for the where she will study organization. SUBMITTED PHOTOS for a nursing degree. “In receiving this Cody Williams She currently works at scholarship, I will con- OWA in the rides man- tinue my path to the agement department exciting future I began and will continue there through Advanced while continuing her Placement courses and education. service clubs I partici- She has been a pated in all four years member of Health Oc- of high school. I had the cupations Students joy of participating in of America (HOSA), clubs like Key Club, Leo a national career and Club and many others technical student orga- that were able to shape nization endorsed by me into the giving and the US Department of kind person I am today. Education and Health I hope that these clubs Science Technology Ed- taught me about how to ucation Division of the fall in love with giving Association for Career and not receiving as I and Technical Educa- begin my journey at tion (ACTE). Molly has the University of Ala- also been a volunteer bama in Birmingham with the American to pursue a Bachelor of Red Cross Blood Drive, Science degree in Nurs- Penny for Patients and ing.” Molly MacGregor Patient Cancer Aware- This is the first year ness. the Optimist Club has Technology. His inter- style I’ve had to live in. “In the past four awarded a scholarship est is automotive and he Living in a low income, years, Health Science to a student who is will be attending Uni- low class home, it made has been my life. In going to attend a school versal Technical Insti- me realize how tough receiving this scholar- of technology. tute in Houston to study it is to live that kind of Riley Mercado ship, I will be able to Cody Williams is a Collision Repair. He life. This made me want follow my dreams of student at Gulf Shores currently works in Golf to do my best, so I may seriously and making Labor Day Mullet Fes- becoming a Nurse, giv- High School and South Course Maintenance. improve my chances for sure to be an example tival. ing me the opportunity Baldwin Center for He has been a mem- my future. of safety, professional- To contribute to the ber of the NJROTC, After the first two ism and maturity in our Optimist Club of Per- climbing to the rank years at Gulf Shores, shop.” dido Bay Foundation of Petty Officer First I decided my next two The Optimist Club to help fund programs Class. He was awarded years would be spent of Perdido Bay is able such as Flight Academy the Military Excellence in trade school, tak- to provide these schol- Scholarships, Christ- medal and ribbon by ing automotive tech. I arships and other mas gifts for special the American Legion was chosen to be the programs due to the needs classes, Oratori- in his second year. He Vice President for my generosity of those who cal and Essay contests, IVEY’S was also a member of automotive class and support the fundrais- Breakfast with Santa, Skills USA and he plays did my utmost to learn ing programs, Flags of Easter Egg Hunt and guitar. as much as I could Red, White and Blue, Fishing Rodeo, visit the FEBRUARYJune “I want to exceed so during my time in this the July Luncheon and website, https://secure. I may improve the life- class, taking my role Fashion Show and the qgiv.com/event/937384. May special $15.95 SSPECIALpecial NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE In accordance with the Blacken Mahi Maux Choux provisions of State Law, there being due and unpaid Fresh Mahi Mahi filet black- charges for which the undersigned is entitled to satisfy a manager’s lien of the goods hereinafter ened to perfection topped with BLACKEggplantENED SBTUFFEDayou described and stored at Azalea Avenue Self a spicy corn maux Choux. Storage 114 E Azalea Avenue Foley, AL. 36535 PORK CHOPS 251-971-1717, The Auction will take place on Served over a bed of sautéed $15.95 StorageAuctions.com and open on June 12, 2019 summer vegetable medley. $15.95 auction closes July 1, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Crawfish tails, lump crabmeat E9 Paul Baum sautéedA 14 withoz. cut bellPork peppersChop, and 6870 Foley beach express Orange Beach, AL. 36561 stuffedmushroomswith spinach servedand mozzarella in a creolecheese, furniture, totes, toolbox E88 Alicia Maye creamServed saucewith garlic over andfriedParmesan eggplant 18062 airport rd. Foley, AL. 36535 misc. furniture misc. redmedallions.mashed potatoes. boxes CW53 Douglas Morgan 25125 Olive St. Elberta, AL. 36530 misc. totes, For Reservations households. W20B Steven Hall 251.947.4000 1200 Grande Oak Blvd. Apt 715 Saraland, AL. 36571 misc. boxes, monitors 18427 Pennsylvania St., W6C Paul Bennett Robertsdale, AL V46211 P.O. box 2673 Gulf Shores, AL. 36547 table top, misc. AL2-L boxes W59 Bo Tyner 6 durrett grove Tuscaloosa, AL. 35404 furniture Gulf Coast Media • June 12, 2019 • Baldwin Living • 7 State Piano Audition winners
Submitted 11, and Ruthie Wilson of being designated County piano students was selected a winner winners, they have been who attended the state The Alabama Music in the Division Ii Cat- invited to perform in auditions were Ander- Teachers Association egory for students ages a special recital at the son Luc, Owen Poole, has just announced the 12-14. state teachers confer- Jonah Drach, Forest winners of the state Both students quali- ence in June in Hunts- Smith, Ty Hartman, piano auditions held fied for the state au- ville. Poole is a student David Klimjack, Mi- on May 10 and 11 at the ditions by making of Tammy Dennis and chael Klimjack, Elijah University of Alabama Outstanding ratings in Wilson studies with Robinson, Ethan Rob- in Tuscaloosa. Ian Poole both performance and Laurie Gruenloh. Both inson, Josiah Gardner, was named a winner in theory in the District I teachers maintain stu- Marygrace Sebastian, the Division I category auditions held on April dios in Silverhill. Katie Smith, Elizabeth SUBMITTED PHOTO for students ages 10 and 13 in Mobile. As a result Other Baldwin Chen and Paul Mercer.
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship awarded to Aiken
Submitted recommended for this program is open to and educational scholarship by Chapter young women who organization which The prestigious AB of Daphne. Aiken are citizens or legal promotes increased P.E.O. STAR Scholar- has been accepted and permanent residents educational opportuni- ship, for the 2019-2020 will attend Yale, where of the United States or ties for women. There academic year, was she has plans to study Canada and who are are nearly 6,000 local presented to Peyton English beginning this graduating high school chapters in the United Aiken, a senior at fall. seniors at the time of States and Canada with Fairhope H.S. The The P.E.O. STAR application. A student almost 250,000 initi- scholarship was pre- Scholarship is a $2,500 must be recommended ated members. The SUBMITTED PHOTO sented at the P.E.O. scholarship based on by a P.E.O. chapter. P.E.O. Sisterhood has Chapter AB awards excellence in leader- The P.E.O. Sister- provided over $321 a fully accredited, pri- Nevada, Missouri. ceremony by Brenda ship, extracurricular hood, founded Jan. 21, million in financial as- vate liberal arts and For additional infor- Switalski. Peyton is activities, community 1869, at Iowa Wesleyan sistance to more than sciences college for mation on the P.E.O. the daughter of Chris- service, academ- College, Mount Pleas- 105,000 recipients. The women, with two-year STAR Scholarship, tine and Tom Aiken, ics and potential for ant, Iowa, is an inter- P.E.O. Sisterhood also and selected four-year please visit peointerna- of Fairhope, and was future success. The national philanthropic owns Cottey College, programs, located in tional.org.
Area residents earn academic honors at Benedictine College
Submitted carrying a minimum of pus for 2018-2019 aca- List bluffs above the Mis- man Guide. It prides 12 hours and a perfect demic year, 152 made souri River in Atchison, itself on outstanding ac- ATCHISON, Kan. — 4.0 grade point average the President’s List and Fairhope Kansas. The school ademics, extraordinary Benedictine College through the spring term 559 made the Dean’s • Michelle Polczynski, is proud to have been faith life, strong athletic has recognized those is named to the Presi- List. Dean’s List named one of America’s programs, and an ex- students who have dis- dent's list. Full time stu- Those area residents Best Colleges by U.S. ceptional sense of com- tinguished themselves dents with 12 hours and who have earned these Founded in 1858, News & World Report munity and belonging. academically during a grade point average of honors are: Benedictine College is as well as one of the top It has a mission to edu- the last semester, which 3.5 to 3.95 are named to a Catholic, Benedictine, Catholic colleges in the cate men and women ended May 7. the Dean’s List. Of the Daphne residential, liberal arts nation by First Things within a community of Any full time student 1,914 students on cam- • Molly Murphy, Dean’s college located on the magazine and the New- faith and scholarship.
2019 All-Alabama Academic Team awarded more than $64,000 in scholarships
Submitted Prattville Hotel and Con- Theta Kappa Honor So- minimum 3.5 GPA and be Team. can also qualify for the ference Center on Good ciety, and the American enrolled in a minimum This year, Coastal national Coca-Cola Aca- Forty-six of the Ala- Friday, April 19. Association of Commu- of six credit hours in the Alabama Community demic Team. Students bama Community Col- Members of the 2019 nity Colleges. semester. College student Javen chosen for this honor are lege System’s (ACCS) top team were awarded While eligible students After each nominator Renner and Bevill State categorized as Gold, Sil- scholars across the state more than $64,000 total from across the entire reviews the applications Community College ver or Bronze Scholars. are announced today as in scholarships. Addi- student body may apply and submits nomina- Student David Robinson Eight Alabama stu- the 2019 All-Alabama tional scholarships for for selection to the All- tions for consideration were also selected as dents were recognized Academic team. All-Alabama Academic USA and All-Alabama for the All-USA Aca- New Century Transfer as Coca-Cola Scholars: Two students from Team members are also Academic Team, all demic Team, applica- Pathway Scholars, an three Gold, one Silver, each of Alabama’s com- awarded when they students submit ap- tions are scored and two honor reserved for stu- and four Bronze. Each of munity colleges were transfer to some of Ala- plications to their local individuals from each dents with the highest these students and their selected by members of bama’s public and pri- community college’s Phi Alabama community col- application score in each honors are listed in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor vate four-year colleges is Theta Kappa nominator. lege are selected for the state. attached PDF and on the Society for their demon- also provided. Applicants must have a All-Alabama Academic Nominated students ACCS website. stration of academic ex- “The individuals cellence and intellectual selected for the All- rigor, leadership and ser- Alabama Academic vice, and for their com- Team represent our mitment to extending state’s best and brightest their education beyond students, and are a testa- Little Bitty’s the classroom to benefit ment to the rewards of society. Their prestigious taking full advantage of Towing LLC honor will be celebrated the community college “We Don’t Want Your Arm by Alabama Commu- experience,” Chancellor or Leg. We Just Want nity College System Baker stated. “I’m truly Your Tow.” Chancellor Jimmy H. optimistic for our state’s Aubrey & Jr. Morris Baker, State Represen- future with students like Owners tative Pebblin Warren these at the helm.” (D-Tuskegee), Prattville The All-Alabama Aca- Multiple Locations Mayor Bill Gilespie, demic Team recognition Foley & Orange Beach college presidents, and program was founded in (251) 943-8908 faculty and staff during 1995 to complement the www.littlebittystowing.com the All-Alabama Aca- All-USA Academic Team demic Team Recognition Program that is spon- Credit Cards Program at the Marriott sored by USA Today, Phi Accepted on Site 8 • Obituaries • June 12, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media Obituaries
grandchildren; and two 63, passed away on May MCNEELEY great-great-granddaugh- 30, 2019 at Select Spe- Jimmy Ray McNee- ters. cialty Hospital in Pen- ley Sr., 69, of Theodore, Per the request of sacola. passed away June 4, 2019. Helen, no formal ser- He was born on June Graveside service was vices will be held. 18, 1955 in Louisville, Monday, June 10, 2019 at Expression of sympa- Kentucky to Sam Mc- Mobile Memorial Gar- thy for the Roman fam- Intyre Sr. and June Rob- dens. ily can be sent to www. inson McIntyre. Arrangements by wrightsfuneralparlor. Keith held many posi- Cason Funeral Service, net. tions prior to moving to Foley. Funeral arrangements Gulf Shores, Alabama, are under the care of including thoroughbred NELSON Wright’s Funeral Parlor, horse training. After Baby Jeremiah Q. Nel- Kerrville. moving to Gulf Shores, son passed away May 25, JANSEN he worked for the Brett/ 2019. Helen Jansen, 91, Robinson Corporation. Graveside service was passed away from this He started out in secu- Wednesday, June 5, 2019 life on June 1, 2019 in rity, moving his way up at Prince of Peace Cem- Kerrville, Texas. to lieutenant. He then etery. Respect & Dignity at affordable prices She was preceded in transferred to the facili- Arrangements by death by her parents, ties department as a fa- Cason Funeral Service, You can save thousands of dollars on our Burial Packages. C.L. and Clara White; cility manager. Foley. husband, Clyde Jansen; Keith is survived by We will match any advertised price. and sons, Harold, Martin his fiancée, Darlene STACEY Family Owned and Operated. and Michael Jansen. Goodwin; his daughter, Edward Lynn Stacey, Helen is survived by Amanda Shiflet (Bryan); 78, a resident of Daphne, Todd Cason is a United States Navy Veteran, so we always her son, Daryl Jansen and grandchild, Landyn died June 5, 2019. take special care of our Vets and their families... and wife Sharon; her Shiflet. He is also sur- Memorial services will grandchildren, Bridget vived by his brother, be held at Mack Funeral No Answering Service • You get Todd Cason 24/7 Jansen, Brian Jansen, Sam Jr.; four stepchil- Home in Robertsdale on Barry Jansen and John MCINTYRE dren, John Wayne Davis, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 251-975-2273 Jansen; seven great- Keith Allen McIntyre, Preston Davis, Nancy at 11 a.m. Finn and John Allen Visitation from 9 to 11 Davis; along with four a.m. on June 12. step-grandchildren; nu- The interment will merous aunts, uncles, take place at 2 p.m. at cousins and a very large Mobile Memorial Gar- family of friends. dens. Trahan Family Fu- Arrangements by neral home will be Mack Funeral Home, overseeing the arrange- Robertsdale. ments.
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By DAVID RAINER online training,” Nix Zone last season. Alabama Department of Conserva- said. “Once the online “The Coastal Zone will tion and Natural Resources training is completed, include the private and then they can accept public waters in Baldwin Two significant their status. The training and Mobile counties that changes are in store for is in five segments with lie south of I-10,” Nix those fortunate enough questions to answer at said. “Any body of water to be selected for a tag in the end of each segment. in the two coastal coun- the random drawing for It will probably take ties will likely have al- the 2019 Alabama alliga- most people less than 30 ligators. There are some tor season. minutes to complete the really good alligators The Alabama Wildlife online training.” down there, and they’re and Freshwater Fisher- Nix said when the not hunted at all.” ies (WFF) Division has first alligator season The Coastal Zone will created a new Coastal was sanctioned in 2006, have the same rules Zone and shifted the it covered only the as the Southwest Zone PHOTO BY DAVID RAINER mandatory alligator southernmost portion and will utilize the The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division has added a Coastal Zone south hunting training work- of the Mobile-Tensaw same check station at of I-10 for the 2019 alligator season. shop to online only. Delta from the Causeway the WFF’s office on the “We went from manda- (Battleship Parkway) Causeway at 30571 Five and its navigable tribu- Eufaula several years gator they can find. tory in-person training to the CSX railroad to Rivers Blvd., Spanish taries, south of Alabama ago and added a size However, a new rule to mandatory online the north. In the years Fort, AL 36527. Highway 208 at Omaha limit of 8 feet, as did that was implemented training,” said Chris since, the boundaries Dates for the South- Bridge (excludes Eufaula the state of Georgia,” last year may affect that Nix, WFF’s Alligator for the Southwest Zone west Zone and the National Wildlife Refuge) he said. “We wanted to average size. The no- Program Coordinator. have been expanded to Coastal Zone are sunset are included in the Lake protect that female por- cull rule means hunters “We did this to try to include all of Mobile on August 8 until sunrise Eufaula Zone, which will tion of the population cannot catch and then cut out an obstacle for and Baldwin counties on August 11 and sunset have 20 tags and season and ensure the hunting release an alligator to try people to participate. It and private and public on August 15 until sun- dates of sunset August 16 efforts had no significant to find a larger one. was always a problem waters in Washington, rise on August 18. until sunrise September impact on their popula- “No more culling is with several people each Clarke and Monroe The Southeast Zone, 30. An 8-foot minimum tion as a whole. allowed,” Nix said. “If year, whether it was counties that lie east which includes private length requirement is “All other areas are you get the alligator next weddings or vacations of U.S. Highway 43 and and public waters in Bar- in effect for alligators stable to increasing. The to the boat, it must be or other obligations. It south of U.S. Highway 84. bour, Coffee, Covington, harvested in the Lake Southwest Zone still has dispatched immediately. was especially hard on Nix urged tag hold- Dale, Geneva, Henry, Eufaula Zone, which is the densest population. Once it’s captured, it’s people coming from Bir- ers for several years to Houston and Russell the only zone that allows That’s 100% due to the your alligator.” mingham or Huntsville try the prime alligator counties (excluding pub- hunting during daytime available habitat. It’s For those lucky to make the trip all the hunting available south lic Alabama state waters and nighttime hours. by far the best alligator enough to get drawn way to the coast for one of I-10 in Baldwin and in Walter F. George Res- Several stories have habitat we have.” and complete the online class. And, we had just Mobile counties, but few ervoir/Lake Eufaula and surfaced recently about Last year, a total of training course, Nix rec- one class per zone each gators have been taken its navigable tributaries) alligator sightings in 144 alligators were har- ommends scouting the year, so hopefully this in those areas. will have 40 tags with north Alabama, but Nix vested statewide. John designated hunting areas will be better. The creation of the season dates from sunset said those animals are Herthum of Montgom- before the season starts. “I think people that Coastal Zone with 50 tags on August 10 until sun- anomalies. ery bagged the heaviest “I would recommend took the in-person train- for all territory below rise on September 2. “A lot of the alliga- gator in the state last scouting suitable habi- ing got a lot of really I-10 in the two coastal The West Central tors we’re hearing about year with a 700-pound tat during the daytime good information and it counties will target that Zone, where Mandy in Blount and Cullman gator that measured hours rather than scout- was effective.” underutilized popula- Stokes’ world record counties, that’s not the 11 feet, 10 inches in the ing at night, looking for Registration for the tion. gator (15 feet, 9 inches, natural range of the Southeast Zone. animals,” he said. “That alligator hunts is cur- “That’s where we 1,011.5 pounds) was American alligator,” he The Southwest Zone is especially important rently open at www. get 95 percent of our caught in 2014, will have said. “Those were likely checked in 96 alligators. if you’re unfamiliar with outdooralabama.com/ nuisance alligator 50 tags. The West Central put there by somebody. The heaviest was 603 the body of water. Get alligators/alligator- complaints,” Nix said. boundaries are private If you draw a line across pounds and caught by to know the navigable hunt-registration. All “That’s where everybody and public waters in the state around Mont- Josh Forbes of Mobile waterways and hunt- entries must be received lives, but there are also Monroe (north of U.S. gomery, from a repro- County. The longest able areas. The Delta is by 8 a.m. on July 10 to be a lot of alligators down Highway 84), Wilcox and ductive standpoint, that gator was a 12-foot, always changing and can considered for the ran- there. We would much Dallas counties. The point south would be the 9-incher taken by Don- get tricky, especially at dom drawing in the five rather hunters take season dates will be the alligator’s natural range ald White of Stockton. night. If you can, find a zones. those alligators out in- same as the Southwest in Alabama. You’ll have It weighed 588 pounds. hunting partner that is After the registration stead of us. Historically, and Coastal zones of a few exceptions, like Donald Hogue of Ala- familiar with the water- period ends, applicants we have averaged less sunset on August 8 until the few alligators that baster caught the larg- ways where you’re hunt- can go to that same on- than 5% of the harvest sunrise on August 11 always show up at Lake est alligator in the West ing. That goes a long line page to check their from the area south of and sunset on August 15 Tuscaloosa.” Central Zone at 12-3, 538 way.” status. If selected as a the interstate.” until sunrise on August Nix said across the five pounds. And be prepared for hunter or an alternative, The 50 tags for the 18. The check station for hunting zones and the Nix said the aver- whatever Mother Nature a link to the mandatory Coastal Zone will reduce the West Central Zone is alligator’s natural range age size of the gators throws your way during online training video the number of tags for at Roland Cooper State in the state the popula- harvested has been those season dates. will be available. the rest of the Southwest Park near Camden. tion is seen as stable to relatively stable because “It’s happening, rain “Those people who Zone to 100. Nix said 96 Public state waters increasing. of personal selection. or shine,” Nix said. “We are drawn have seven gators were harvested in the Walter F. George “We did reduce the People almost always do not change the dates.” days to complete the in the whole Southwest Reservoir/Lake Eufaula number of tags at Lake want to take the largest
The Town of Loxley reports a sanitary sewer NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS overflow has occurred on a Right-of-Way on PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE a vacant lot on N. Cedar St. in Loxley. The The Zoning Board of Adjustments for the City overflow was discovered on Wednesday June 5, of Robertsdale, Alabama will be holding a Immediately following the regularly 2019 at 9:30 a.m. The estimated volume spilled is public hearing on the following application: 0.00-999.9 gallons. scheduled City Council Meeting on Applicant, Baker Clark Homes, is requesting a Monday, July 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., the The overflow resulted from a 4” lateral variance in setbacks at lot 22 on the Northwest City of Robertsdale will hold a public connection that was repaired incorrectly. Repairs corner of Florida Street and College Avenue. were made immediately after discovering the meeting at City Hall located at 22647 leak. There was no effects to local waterways Racine Street to discuss the City’s The hearings have been scheduled for Tuesday, and the Town of Loxley is taking all necessary June 18, 2019, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the submission of a loan application steps to limit public health hazards or potentially harmful effects on the environment. Robertsdale City Hall. Any person aggrieved to the Alabama Department of by the granting of this request is hereby Environmental Management for The Alabama Department of Environmental notified to appear at the public hearing or send funding though the State Revolving Management and Baldwin County Health a written response to: Shannon J. Burkett, Department has been notified. ZBA Secretary, P O BOX 429, Robertsdale, AL Fund (SRF). For more information, or 36567. if you require special accommodations If you have any questions regarding this press at the hearing, please contact Shannon release, please contact the Utility Office at (251) ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS 964-7644. CITY OF ROBERTSDALE Burkett, City Clerk, at (251) 947-8900. 10 • Out & About • June 12, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media Out & About in Baldwin County Light up the Night at OWA
JESSICA VAUGHN AND WHISPER EDWARDS / STAFF PHOTOS GLOWA has returned to OWA, brightening the streets and inviting everyone to dance the night away. GLOWA is a glowing night show taking place in front of the Downtown fountain every night except Tuesday, beginning at sundown (around 8 p.m.). The event is absolutely FREE, and offers live performances as professional dancers lead a dance party right in the streets. Featuring a slew of hit songs from yesterday and today, brightly lit outfits, audience participation, and even aerial acts, GLOWA is the perfect way to end a summer day and “light up the night.” For more information on OWA, visit their website at VisitOWA.com. For a full gallery of the event, check out our website at GulfCoastNewsToday.com.
Robertsdale Library blasts off into summer reading
JOHN UNDERWOOD /STAFF PHOTOS The Robertsdale Public Library blasted off into its summer reading program with a kickoff celebration on Wednesday, June 5 at the library on Pennsylvania Street. Boys and girls ages 3 to 12 were entertained by Professor Greybeard (aka John Wicks) of Mr. Bond’s Science Guys and enjoyed hot dogs and chips while signing up for the program, which will be held throughout the month of June. Fun programs will be held every Wednesday beginning at 10 a.m. at the library, including the Adventures of the Gingerbread Man puppet show June 12; Gene Cordova, ventriloquist, June 19; and Tom Rayborn, Tom Foolery juggling extravaganza on June 26. Summer reading program participants also signed up for the “Reading with Nayla and Friends,” program in memory of canine resident Nayla, who died this past year. Participants can schedule times every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday to read with new library canine Gracie May Elizabeth Nall and her new friend, Dozier, a 6-year-old German Shepherd. For more information on this and other activities, contact the library, 251-947-8960.
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JOHN UNDERWOOD / STAFF PHOTOS The city of Robertsdale hosted the first of three summer camps June 3-7 in the library at Robertsdale Elementary School. Two camps are held each day, a morning camp for ages 6-9 and an afternoon camp for ages 10-12. Recently retired RES librarian Sandra Sawyer is in charge of the camps, assisted by third grade teacher Brittany Whatley. The them of the opening camp was “Adventures with Books” and featured a different book each day including: Monday: “Ant Bully,” Tuesday: “Jumanji,” Wednesday: “Mars Needs Moms,” Thursday, “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” and Friday: “Zathura.” Each camp included a reading of the book and crafts to match the book’s theme. Future camps include Super Science, June 10-14; and Amazing Crafts, June 17-21.
Dragon & Unicorn Party
JOHN UNDERWOOD / STAFF PHOTOS The Robertsdale Public Library hosted a “Dragon & Unicorn Party” on Thursday, June 6 as part of its summer reading program, “3…2…1… Blastoff! Alabama Has a Universe of Stories.” Library Director Cynthia Nall read from a pair of books, “A Unicorn Names Sparkle” and “Dragons Love Tacos,” then participants got to make dragon and unicorn themed crafts and games, including a chance to break unicorn and dragon pinatas filled with candy. They were then treated to, what else, tacos and unicorn cupcakes. The library summer reading program is open to boys and girls ages 3 to 12. Parties are held every Thursday beginning at 2 p.m. On Thursday, June 13, participants will welcome new library canine Gracie May Elizabeth Nall with a party; followed by a Rooting Tooting Hoe Down on June 20 and a Princess Tea/Superhero party on June 27. For more information on this and other activities, contact the library, 251-947-8960.
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Sports Events & Tourism & Orange Beach Tour- Also, the Game Changer ism. “Michelle makes was responsible for Association announced industry an impact day in and developing the Sports award winners at annual symposium day out at the office, in Commission’s Annual the community, in the Sponsorship Program to sports tourism world and engage local businesses GULF SHORES AND Michelle Russ, director at home. I’m grateful to by giving them the op- ORANGE BEACH. — On of sales for the Sports work with an amazing portunity for sports tour- May 10, the National Commission, received group of women mak- ism buy-in and to create Association of Sports the prestigious Game ing major strides in the a revenue stream for the Commissions (NASC), Changer Award. The male-dominated sports commission to enhance now rebranded as the Gulf Shores & Orange industry. Our Sports and grow events. Sports Events & Tour- Beach Sports Commis- Commission works tire- The Sports ETA judges ism Association (Sports sion was named Sports lessly to bring events to noted in the rigorous se- ETA), presented industry Tourism Organization of Gulf Shores and Orange lection process for Sports awards for outstanding the Year (under 500,000 Beach, which has greatly Tourism Organization of SUBMITTED PHOTO individual and organi- population). Addition- contributed to growing the Year, the coastal com- The Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission won zation work at its 27th ally, Ashley Wilson, sales our shoulder seasons mission stood out among three prestigious honors at the 27th Annual NASC Sympo- annual NASC Sym- manager for the Sports to help stabilize a year- steep competition. sium: Michelle Russ, right, director of sales for the Sports posium in Knoxville, Commission, earned her round economy.” “The work they have Commission, received the Game Changer Award; the Gulf TN. The Gulf Shores & Certified Sports Events In 2018, Russ and the done to bring in great Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission was named Orange Beach Sports Executive designation. Sports Commission events, both large and Sports Tourism Organization of the Year (under 500,000 population); and Ashley Wilson, left, sales manager for the Commission was well- “Proud doesn’t begin secured 155 events re- small, has had a tre- Sports Commission, received her Certified Sports Events sulting in 114,786 room mendous impact on the represented bringing to describe how I feel for Executive designation. home two major sports Michelle and our Sports nights and $118 million community,” the judging industry honors as well Commission,” said Herb in economic impact for panel stated. “It is clear For information on Coast, visit GulfShores. as an event executive Malone, president and the cities of Gulf Shores they are doing big things upcoming athletic events com/Sports, or call 1-800- certification. CEO for Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. in their community.” along Alabama’s Gulf 745-SAND.
Vote for USSA Athlete of the Month: voting open until June 13 USSA.edu six female — from eight votes are used to guide making the final selec- King, swimming, United and Archives (ASAMA) countries comprise the the Academy selection tion. States; Kim Rhode, annually recognizes DAPHNE — The list. committee in choosing Everyone is encour- shooting, United States; these men and women United States Sports Each month, the pub- the male and female aged to cast a vote on and Katie Zaferes, tri- through its Sport Artist Academy has an- lic is invited to partici- monthly winners, who the Academy’s website athlon, United States. of the Year, Honorary nounced its Athlete of pate in the Academy’s then become eligible for at USSA.edu and have The Athlete of the Doctorates, Medallion the Month ballot for worldwide Athlete of selection to the pres- friends do the same. The Year Award is part of Series, Distinguished May and public voting is the Month program by tigious Athlete of the full ballot is listed along the United States Sports Service Awards, Out- in progress. Following nominating athletes Year ballot. A worldwide with bios of what each Academy’s Awards of standing Athletes, and the selection commit- and then voting online public vote on the an- athlete accomplished Sport program, which Alumni of the Year tee’s meeting, 12 can- during the first week of nual ballot is used to during the month. Vot- each year serves as “A awards. This is the 34th didates — six male and every month. The online guide the committee in ing will continue until Tribute to the Artist year of the Academy’s 5 p.m. Central time on and the Athlete.” The Awards of Sport pro- Thursday, June 13, 2019. Academy presents the gram. Male nominees are awards to pay tribute to The United States Saurabh Chaudhary, those who have made Sports Academy is an shooting, India; Brooks significant contribu- independent, non-profit, Koepka, golf, United tions to sport, in catego- accredited, special mis- States; Kawhi Leon- ries as diverse as the sion sports university ard, basketball, United artist and the athlete in created to serve the States; Rafael Nadal, several different arenas nation and world with tennis, Spain; Tuukka of sport. programs in instruction, Rask, hockey, Finland; The awards honor research and service. and Damian Warner, exemplary achievement The role of the Academy athletics, Canada. in coaching, all-around is to prepare men and Female nominees are athletic performance, women for careers in Kiki Bertens, tennis, the courage, humanitarian the profession of sports. Netherlands; Janja Gar- activity, fitness, and The Academy is based nbret, sport climbing, media, among others. in Daphne. For more in- Slovenia; Jade Jones, The Academy’s Ameri- formation, call 251-626- taekwondo, Wales; Lilly can Sport Art Museum 3303 or visit USSA.edu.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Town of Elberta will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 5:45 p.m. at the Town Hall located at 13052 Main Street to discuss the Town’s submission of an application for the Fiscal Year 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The Town is interested in obtaining all citizens’ input on community development needs within the Town. Activities that are eligible for funding include the improvement of public works, public facilities, housing rehabilitation, and others allowed by law. At least 51% of the funds must be used to benefit low and mod- erate income persons. The Town is proposing to apply for $350,000 in funding to rehabilitate the drainage facilities in low to moderate income areas. For more information, or if you require special accommodations at the hearing, contact Stacy McKean, Grant Consultant, at (251) 533-6930. Gulf Coast Media • June 12, 2019 • Sports • 13
PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY TINA COVINGTON Tigers Baseball at Troy BCHS baseball attends camp at Troy By TINA COVINGTON agility/strength work- out and got educated on Baldwin County the importance of nutri- High School Baseball tion. took part in a two-day The team also took clinic on the campus of part in a full practice on Troy University. The field with the Trojans Tigers were able to walk head coach Mark Smartt through a day in the and staff. On the second life of a college baseball day, the Tigers played player, worked with the a game against Paxton baseball team’s strength High School (Fla.) and coach, take part in an won 8-2.
Manjone among 12 inaugural inductees to Alabama Sports Officials Hall of Fame
AHSAA.com college Fairhope resident and official nationwide. He Distinguished Service the Dr. Joseph Manjone president native of Hazelton, Penn- attended Penn State Award (2010); The NFHS Center. HUNTSVILLE — who re- sylvania, began officiat- University, graduating Sports Officials Contrib- Twelve major contribu- ceived the ing soccer as a teenager in 1963 with a bachelor’s utor Award (2012); and More information and tors to sports officiating NFHS Ci- and has been involved in degree. He later earned in 2017, the Continuing profile sketches of each in Alabama have been se- tation for the sport as an official additional education Education Center at Co- of the other inaugural lected to be inducted into Officials and administrator for degrees from the Univer- lumbia Southern Univer- inductees is available at the inaugural Class of in 2018; Manjone more than 50 years. His sity of Georgia and Penn sity renamed the facility AHSAA.com. the Alabama Sports Of- Short, influence in the sport State. ficials Hall of Fame, The who was inducted into has been far reaching — A former college presi- Hall of Fame induction the NFHS National High spanning most of the na- dent who serves as rules ceremony will be held at School Hall of Fame in tion and two continents. editor for Referee Maga- the Alabama Sports Hall 2007; Baynes and Skelton, In Alabama, his service zine, he was inducted of Fame, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. two standout college ath- stretches over more than into the NISOA Hall of Alabama Sports Of- letes who moved through 30 years. The AHSAA Fame in 2013 and the Ala- ficials Foundation the ranks of officiating Soccer Director and for- bama High School Sports spokesman Greg Brewer to become two of the mer National Federation Hall of Fame in 2018. He announced the members top officials in the NFL. of State High Schools As- also received the NISOA of the first class. Baynes was awarded the sociation (NFHS) Soccer 1995 Officials Recogni- The 12 inductees are: NFL’s prestigious Art Rules Committee Chair tion Award; the AHSAA Paul Andzrejewski, Ron- McNally Award in 2011. has served the AHSAA nie Baynes, Ormond Burleson balanced offi- in numerous soccer roles Brown, Dick Burleson, ciating with his military from officiating to rules Mary Day, Ray Gargus, career, where he rose to interpreter. He has offici- Walter Garrett, Apple the rank of Major Gen- ated a variety of sports Kridakorn, Joe Manjone, eral, and Garrett, one of including basketball, Bob Patrick, Sam Short the AHSAA’s top bas- baseball, softball, volley- and Bobby Skelton. The ketball officials for three ball, football, wrestling, inductees include indi- decades, still holds the cross country, track and viduals who have varied national prep record for his specialty, soccer. He officiating backgrounds points scored in a high has worked at the high — from high school to school basketball game school and college level college and professional (97) when scoring all his calling women’s sports Golf Carts sports. The individuals team’s points. in the SEC, ECAC, SIAC have played important The ASOF was founded and AIAW. For Sale roles in training and de- by five current and/or Manjone received the 13550 South Greeno Road veloping contest officials retired Alabama sports NFHS’s prestigious Cita- in Alabama as well as officials. These Board tion for Officials in 2017, (251) 517-7974 mentoring and raising Members are David Bell, which is presented annu- www.hmgolfcartsales.com the level of consistency Greg Brewer, Burkles ally to only one contest Sales • Service • Accessories and professionalism in Davis, Jeff Hilyer and Rentals • Batteries the state. The selections Robert Lose. Additional by a special ASOF Hall board members include of Fame Committee from Craig Kelley, Craig Cleve- nominations submitted. land, Mark Wehrwein Most notable in this and Wanda Weeks. HOT, group are Manjone, a Majone, a longtime HOT,
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By TINA COVINGTON varsity came up short lie Lanham, McKenzie from winning the state Bryant, Jasmine Hall, Baldwin County High championship, Coach Madison Robinson, Car- School’s Lady Tigers Anthony Cox said he oline Tracey, Adrianna enjoyed a season for was extremely proud of Sprinkle, Haley Wicker, the record books. The the “hard work and ded- Kaili Dennis, and Kilyn 2019 team advanced to ication that these young Barnett. the Elite 8, tied a school ladies put into this sea- During the banquet, record of 34 wins, all son and how they repre- several team members four seniors earned ath- sented Baldwin County were recognized for letic scholarships and High School and the an outstanding season SUBMITTED PHOTOS several players broke or City of Bay Minette.” of play. Worthy and Varsity tied school records. Varsity team mem- Brooks shared the The Lady Tigers held bers included Ava Wor- award for Most Valuable an end-of-year banquet thy, Kahalley Brooks, Player. Cox was named to celebrate the varsity Laura Weatherford, Offensive Player of the and junior varsity teams Layla Hadley, Bailey Year while Weatherford and recognize outstand- Cox, Adrian Cook, and Hadley shared the ing players. The guest Lanna McCaskill, Ash- Defensive Player of the speaker was Jack Byer- lynn Wasdin, Kennedy Year award. Turk and ley, former head coach Smith, Leighanna Turk, Gerald were named the at Northwest Florida Kaitlyn Stephens, Aspen Rookies of the Year and Junior Varsity State College and for- Gerald, Kierra Means, Cook picked up the Aca- mer Auburn Tigers and and Emma Weatherford. demic Award. cord with 14 home runs, July 17 at Lagoon Park Community College in Florida Gators assistant The Junior Varsity Team members Cox set a school record in Montgomery. Wor- Bay Minette; Worthy softball coach. team had 15 wins on the named 2019 All-County with a .529 batting aver- thy and Brooks repre- signed with Chipola Col- The BCHS varsity season. The JV squad included Brooks, Wor- age, and Hadley set a sented BCHS in the 2018 lege in Marianna, Fla.; team recorded 34 wins members included thy, Hadley, Weather- school record with 42 AHSAA North-South Hadley will play for for the season and made Kristian Hollie, Allie ford, Cox, and Gerald. stolen bases. All-Star game. Bishop State Commu- it to the AHSAA 6A Brock, Treyanna Lamar, Some members of the Bailey will be playing All four seniors will nity College in Mobile State Tournament (Elite Taylor Davis, Madelyn team also had a season for the South team in now play at the next and Weatherford signed 8) for the first time McKinley, Marykinsley for the record books. the 2019 AHSAA North- level. Brooks inked with Louisiana College. since 2002. Although the Reed, Raelee Young, Lil- Worthy tied a school re- South All-Star game on with Coastal Alabama
Pelicans hoping to keep Davis one more season, but looking at other options
Power forward/center from other teams inquir- NBA title chase now. that the Pelicans are nightmare against the 2019 NBA Draft as Anthony Davis’ time ing on the six-time NBA Teams like the Bos- highly interested in ac- some of the NBA’s best well as point guard Den- in New Orleans may All-Star. ton Celtics, New York quiring young, dynamic guards. He was named nis Smith Jr. could also soon end as the Not even the Knicks, Los Angeles players like second-year as a part of the 2018-19 be very much in play. Pelicans are Pelicans ac- Lakers, and Los Ange- small forward Jayson NBA all-defensive first- If the Pelicans get the now listening quiring the top les Clippers have put Tatum and point guard team, joining Pelicans third-overall pick, they to trade talks to overall pick in their name in the hat in Marcus Smart as a guard/forward Jrue Hol- could use that pick to acquire the star the 2019 NBA trading for Davis. The part of a package deal. iday on the all-defensive potentially select Duke player. Despite Draft was entic- Pelicans are largely in- Tatum was responsible second-team. Blue Devils guard/for- talks that team ing enough for terested in dealing Davis for helping the Celtics The Knicks have been ward R.J. Barrett. This executive vice MICHAEL Davis to stay in to teams in the East, get deep in Eastern Con- largely interested in would reconnect Barrett president of HANICH New Orleans. so they won’t compete ference Playoffs as he Davis as they are look- with his former Blue basketball op- Sports The Pelicans against him as often as averaged 15.7 points per ing to rebuild their fran- Devils teammate, power erations David Analysis now believe fellow teams in the West game (second-highest chise with high-value forward Zion William- Griffin has been that it is time like the Clippers and the qualified on the team), free agents. The details son, who will undoubt- in to convince Davis to to potentially let him Lakers. six rebounds per game, of what the Pelicans edly be the first overall stay for one more sea- go through a trade to a The details of a poten- and 1.1 steals per game. want from the Knicks pick to New Orleans son, the Pelicans are team that could get him tial trade to Boston is Smart is an aggressive are heavily guarded but when the 2019 NBA now interested in offers a better chance for an private but it is believed one-on-man matchup the third overall pick in Draft starts on June 20.
INVITATION TO BID INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids subject to the conditions contained herein, will be received by the City of Sealed bids subject to the conditions contained herein, will be received by the City of Foley until 10:00 a.m. CST on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 and then publicly opened and Foley until 2:00 p.m. CT on Thursday, June 20, 2019 and then publicly opened and read read in the City of Foley Council Chamber, 407 East Laurel Avenue, Foley, Alabama at the City of Foley Conference Room, 407 East Laurel Avenue, Foley, Alabama 36535 36535 for furnishing all labor, incidental materials and performing all work for: for furnishing all labor and materials and performing all work for:
FOLEY LIBRARY ROOF AND MASONRY RESTORATION PRESS BOX UNIT FOR FOLEY SPORTS TOURISM COMPLEX LABOR & INCIDENTAL MATERIAL CONTRACT CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD STADIUM Requisition No. ENG-062519 Requisition No. REC-062019
Drawings & specifications may be obtained at Foley City Hall, 407 East Laurel Avenue, Bid documents may be obtained at Foley City Hall, 407 East Laurel Avenue, Foley, Foley, Alabama, 36535, by calling (251) 943-1545, or, the bid may be downloaded from Alabama, 36535, by calling (251) 943-1545, or, the bid may be downloaded from the the City’s website at http://www.cityoffoley.org. City’s website at http://www.cityoffoley.org.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at Foley City Hall at Guarantee will be required with each bid as follows: A cashier’s check or bid bond 10:00 a.m. CST on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. In the pre-bid meeting, the City will review payable to The City of Foley in an amount not less than five (5) percent of the amount the scope of work and the desired result. Immediately following the pre-bid meeting, a of the bid, but in no event more than $10,000, must accompany the bidder’s proposal. site visit will be made. Performance and Payment Bonds (100% of contract price) and evidence of insurance required in the bid documents will be required at the signing of the Contract. To be eligible for consideration, bids must be submitted on complete original proposal forms found in the Bid package. The specifications and all executed bid forms must be To be eligible for consideration, bids must be submitted on complete original proposal submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked, identifying the bid and the date of the forms found in the bid package. The complete bid packet and all executed bid bid opening. The Bidder’s Alabama State Contractor’s License Number shall be on the forms must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked, identifying the outside of the envelope. If hand delivering, the bid envelopes must be “Date and Time” bid and the date of the bid opening. The Bidder’s Alabama State Contractor’s stamped at the receptionist’s desk when the bid packages are turned in. It shall be the License Number shall be on the outside of the envelope or bid will not be sole responsibility of the bidder to assure receipt of the bid at the Foley City Hall prior to opened. It shall be the sole responsibility of the bidder to assure receipt of the bid at the published time for the bid opening. the Foley City Hall prior to the published time for the bid opening.
The City of Foley reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive The City of Foley reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive technical errors if, in the City’s judgment, the best interests of the City will thereby be technical errors if, in the City’s judgment, the best interests of the City will thereby be promoted. promoted.
Rachel Keith Rachel Keith Project Manager Project Manager City of Foley, Alabama City of Foley, Alabama Gulf Coast Media • June 12, 2019 • The Courier • 15 Jubilee Festival expansion planned
By GUY BUSBY said. “We’ll also have deadline for artists to [email protected] cooking demonstrations apply for space at the using those local farm- event is June 24. DAPHNE — The Ju- to-table items.” Williams said many bilee Festival of Arts is The festival attracts artists are already sign- more than three months thousands of people ing up to take part. away, but organizers each year to historic “We have over 70 art- are at work preparing to downtown Daphne and ists who are already in continue to improve and has become a major the pool for this year’s expand the 31st-annual draw for the region, she Jubilee Art Show. It has celebration that has said. Williams said orga- increased the number become a major Eastern nizers hope to increase and caliber of artists Shore attraction. interest in the area who are coming into the The 2019 festival, through the celebration. show,” Williams said. SUBMITTED PHOTO organized by the East- “Our goal is to bring “We focus on local and Visitors look over art exhibits and other attractions at the 2018 Jubilee Festival of the ern Shore Chamber of people from surround- coastal artists. Our art Arts in downtown Daphne. The 2019 festival will feature new attractions when it takes Commerce, will be Sept. ing counties, cities, scene is so vibrant in place in September. 28 and 29 in downtown Pensacola, Mobile are coastal Alabama and we Daphne. coastal gateways to certainly want to pro- Arts to show the empha- art show is judged by tion on the festival is Casey Zito Williams, downtown old Daphne, mote the artists and the sis on arts at the event. same judges who just available at the event’s chamber president, told so they can see what we coastal artists are reach- “We added a high our juried show” website: www.thejubi- Daphne City Council have in parks, our retail- ing. We added culinary school art show from all Culinary arts compe- leefestival.com/ members on June 3 that ers, our restaurants, arts. We already had the public and private titions have also been The page has already new activities are being our entertainment performing arts. We did high schools on the East- added. “We already had reached 186,000 people added to the festival area right here in old world food champion- ern Shore because we performing arts. We did with about 12,000 re- again this year. Daphne,” she said. “We ship qualifiers and what feel we do have kids that world food champion- sponses from people “In 2019, we’re hoping want to bring people off that did was put the Ju- maybe live in Daphne, ship qualifiers and what planning to attend or to have an inaugural ju- the four-lane and make bilee Festival on the map who might go to St. Mi- that did was put the interested in going. bilee market, which will this a place where they in national regional and chael’s, who might go to Jubilee Festival on the About 16,000 people have be an area for things you can come back again statewide publicity.” Bayshore Christian, we map in national regional viewed the event page. see in a farmer’s mar- anytime.” In recent years, orga- have some very talented and statewide publicity, “That’s a huge in- ket, honey’s flowers and While the festival will nizers changed the name kids in our midst,” she “Williams said. crease over (20)16 and fruits vegetables,” she be in September, the to Jubilee Festival of said. “The high school She said informa- 17,” she said.
GARFIELD Garfield and Gigi. “Peo- tive of Gigi, sheltering ple started messaging her from the Canada CONTINUED FROM 1 me from all over asking geese that also inhabit about him,” she said. the park. and works in Fairhope, No one could find any Since Garfield’s dis- comes to the city’s water- sign that an animal, such appearance, Gigi has front park almost every as a fox or coyote had become a little less shy weekday morning. Gar- attacked Garfield. No around some people and field, a white Chinese feathers or other indica- appears to be trying to goose, was a park icon tions could be seen. “He cope, York said. “I’d like who would often walk up wouldn’t have let anyone to think she knows who I to people he knew look- pick him up and take am, that I’m the one who ing for handouts. him,” York said. “He rescued her after the “He had piercing blue wouldn’t leave Gigi.” fox,” she said. eyes and he would make A fox did attack York thinks the most eye contact with me and Gigi about a year ago. likely explanation for he’d sit in my lap if I let York came to the park Garfield’s disappearance him,” York said. in March 2018 to find is an alligator. Alligators SUBMITTED PHOTO She last saw Garfield Garfield guarding an are sometimes seen in on May 6. As usual, he injured Gigi. York called the area of the park and Thomas J. Davidson, III, MD and Gigi were together. Fairhope animal control, an attack while Garfield Diane Teal, CRNP was swimming in Mobile Garfield would approach who took the goose to Family Practice visitors, while Gigi Dr. David Dykes’ clinic Bay would not leave any stayed back. Garfield in Foley. From there sign. “I just think a gator Now Accepting New Patients would get protective of she went to an animal got him,” she said. her if anyone tried to rehabilitation center in As with other fans of GULF SHORES MEDICAL CENTER, PC approach the shy gray Orange Beach. the two geese, however, 200 Office Park Drive Gulf Shores, Al. 36542 female. Gigi recovered, but lost York keeps waiting and 251-968-7379 The next day, Gigi was the use of her left leg. watching. Office Hours M, T, W and F 8:00am-5:00pm, Thursday 8:00am - Noon by herself. Since then, Garfield waited and was “Each week that goes York and others have there to greet her when by, we accept a little Treating acute illnesses, Managing chronic issues such as Diabetes and Hypertension looked and waited, com- she was brought back to more that he’s not com- Also Offering: municating through a Fairhope. ing back,” she said. “My • Laser Hair Removal • Weight Reduction Programs Facebook page that she Since then, he had heart is telling me that • Laser treatment for Dark Spots • DOT Physicals, Coast Guard Physicals, maintains dedicated to been even more protec- he’s just gone.” • Laser treatment for Spider Veins New Hire Physicals 16 • The Courier • June 12, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media DHS, SFHS ROTC earns top honor
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DAPHNE — Spanish Fort and Daphne high school Air Force JROTC instructors and cadets earned the top unit as- sessment score during their unit evaluation, school officials said. The cadets earned a score of “Exceeds Stan- SUBMITTED PHOTOS Cadets of AL-935, the Daphne and Spanish Fort AF JROTC program, stand in formation dards,” during their Corps Commander, Cadet Lt Col Jordan Carraway, briefs for inspection. Cadets conducted the mass formation on 20 March before HQ AF JROTC evaluation in March. the inspector during the cadet mission briefing. Also inspector Col Todd Taylor. The unit received the highest inspection score of “Exceeds attending were an Assistant Principal from Daphne, Mr Lt Col. Douglas Good- Standards” for the 3rd time in a row. Fletcher Comer, and from Spanish Fort, Assistant Principal lin and Tech. Sgt. David Dr. Shannon Smith. Pictured is A-Flight cadets listening to Mendoza created a outreach program. The centered citizenship pro- exceptionally well and the Cadet Mission Briefing. dynamic and support- instructors were cred- gram. took great pride in lead- ive learning environ- ited with providing out- The Daphne and ing and accomplishing Daphne High School positive impact on the ment coupled with an standing leadership in Spanish Fort High their unit goals, ac- AFJROTC citizenship cadets, the school and excellent community administering the cadet School cadets performed cording to Goodlin. The program is making a the community.
Bridge games, lessons offered at Nix Center for new players
Submitted bridge players. partner. Unlike standard Cost is $3 per game for Free Duplicate at 11:45 p.m. beginning Starting Thursday, duplicate games, players Nix Center members or Bridge Lessons Thursday, June 20 at Duplicate Bridge for June 20 players with 5 or may refer to their bridge $8 per game for nonmem- the Nix Center. Subjects New Bridge Players less ACBL 5 Masterpoints notes and ask the monitor bers. (Membership in Lynne Parker, edu- will vary and players of The Eastern Shore are invited to play. Games questions on bidding or the Nix Center is $25 per cation director of the all levels are welcome. Duplicate Bridge Club start at 12:30 p.m. at the playing during the game. year). Preregistration Fairhope Bridge Club, The lessons are free, and will offer special games Nix Center in Fairhope ACBL masterpoints will is required. Text Lynne will present a 30 minute preregistration is not re- designed for beginning and players must bring a be awarded at each game. Parker at 310-569-9930. lesson every Thursday quired.
BRIDGE RESULTS Eastern Shore Duplicate Friday, May 31 son Arlene Dipietro – Allen Campbell Wednesday, June 5 Caldwell Bridge Club North-South Pat Barrow – Martin Powell East-West Mac Golson – Sue Nelson Norma Morrison – Kenneth Results for May 31-June 6 Vivien Harmon – Phoebe Jack- Carla Pierce – Jerry Scott Bonnie Mabrey – Mac Golson Bob Holmann – Linda Holman Morrison Paula Potter – Jayne Murphy Elizabeth Wright – Jayne Mur- Daphne Bridge Buffs Joyce Moore – Jayne Murphy phy Jenny Slay – Sue Nelson Nene Tisher – Carla Pierce Tuesday, June 4 Janice Clifford – “C” Fogarty North-South Monday, June 3 Carole Dorgan – Pat Cassidt Vivien Harmon – Pat Barrow Thursday, June 6 Jean Falkinburg – Elaine Bruenn Bob Holman – Linda Holman Mal Golson – Becky Harris Bill Phillips – Donna Phillips Janet Anderson – Angele Baker Frank Potter – Chris Kendall Susannah Talbert – Liz Conway Fay Felty – “C” FogartyYou Jennyalways Slay – Cheryl Baird knowEast-West Anita Graham – Janice Clifford Tom Beaudrot – Pat Barrow Kathleen Fendelman – Letty Bonnie Mabrey – Mac Golson Paula Huber – Letty Schiesz Schiesz Fay Felty – “C” Fogarty Cece Spain – Jim Spain Paula Powell _ Martin Powell fun thingsSusannah Talbert – Deedy toBetty Jones do! – Becky Harris
COMPLETE BALDWIN COUNTY CALENDAR CALL FOR HOME DELIVERY! GULF COAST MEDIA THE COURIER • THE ONLOOKER • THE ISLANDER • THE BALDWIN TIMES 901 N. McKenzie Street • Foley, AL 36535 251-943-2151 www.GulfCoastNewsToday.com Gulf Coast Media • June 12, 2019 • The Courier • 17 Fidget Pillow Project taking off
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DAPHNE — Scraps of fabric, bits of ribbon and odd buttons and bows will be in plentiful supply June 20 when the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Jubilee Woman’s Club hosts a Fidget Pillow Project Workday for the com- SUBMITTED PHOTOS munity. Examples of Fidget Pillows and the Fidget Lap Blanket created by GFWC Jubilee Club GFWC Jubilee Woman Joanne Gibson for the Fidget Pillow Project. Woman’s Club, based on the Eastern Shore, “We are discover- wonderful idea. How- ated a fidget lap throw. is continuing its efforts ing that people want ever, ones for sale were The lap blanket has in 2019 to provide fidget these for more than just fairly expensive and I already been distributed pillows to patients with memory care patients,” thought that I could get a to a fellow clubwoman dementia, Alzheimer’s, Finnegan said. “We have similar product by mak- in another state who saw Parkinson’s disease and gotten requests for pil- ing one myself. the group’s Facebook several other condi- lows for children with “I got out my craft post about the project tions. The Fidget Pillow International GFWC Second Vice President Suellen Brazil, developmental delays, box and sewing kit and and asked about obtain- Project Workday will be a member of GFWC Jubilee Woman’s Club, displays the teens and young adults went to work. It took ing one. from 9:30 a.m. to noon Fidget Pillow she created. recovering from psy- some trial and error, but “We are truly excited June 20 at the Commu- chological trauma, and I ended up making the about the way this proj- nity Life Center of the dementia do repetitive bers making the pillows people who suffer with pillows on my own! I ini- ect has touched so many Daphne United Method- actions, especially with were posted to Facebook other diseases like Par- tially made them for my people,” Killam-Albee ist Church. There is no their hands,” said Hilary earlier this year. kinson's.” individual patients but said. “We are hoping that charge for the Fidget Horne Finnegan who is “The magic of social The desire to help oth- was told by the volunteer our Fidget Pillow Project Pillow Project Workday, chairing the project for media put a spotlight on ers with memory issues organization that there workday and the instruc- although donations of GFWC Jubilee Woman’s our project,” said Sherri rose out of Finnegan’s was a need for these tions we provide will pillows and scrap ma- Club. “Fidget pillows are Killam-Albee, club experience with family within the community. go a long way toward terials are welcome. No intended to give patients president. “We were un- members. Her grand- That is when I started to helping people with de- sewing experience is purpose and comfort. Pa- prepared and amazed by mother had dementia create more, and to think velopmental and sensory required to make the pil- tients often suffer from the response from people and her father had Al- of ways to get more pil- needs.” lows. confusion and frustra- near and far wanting to zheimer’s. lows out in the commu- For more information “Fidget Pillows are tion, so it is nice to give know how they could ”I was aware that nity.” about Fidget Pillows, pillows adorned with them something to focus obtain or purchase the these patients sometimes Finnegan proposed contact Hilary Horne different textures and on, even if it for a short pillows from us.” had difficulty focusing the Fidget Pillow project Finnegan at: hilary- sensory tasks that help time.” For those unable to and communicating. I to fellow club members [email protected] or provide safe and com- The community Fidget attend the workday, in- did some research as to who adopted it for 2018 Sherri Killam-Albee@ forting activities for pa- Pillow Workday is part structions for creating what I could do with my and again in 2019 be- sherrikillam1@gmail. tients with memory care of the club’s summer of Fidget Pillows have been patients for our hourly cause of the need in the com. Information is also problems. Many people service. The project has posted on the group’s sessions and discov- community. One mem- available at the group’s suffering from memory garnered attention from Facebook page, along ered Fidget Pillows on ber of the club, Joanne Facebook page: https:// diseases and disorders all over the country after with a suggested supply arts and craft pages. Gibson, took the idea of www.facebook.com/ like Alzheimer's and photos of the club mem- list. I thought they were a a fidget pillow and cre- groups/505998122818975/.
Bayside’s McCall presents at California EARTH workshop
Submitted on her experience with The workshop brings the classroom. distance education at the educators together to For additional infor- DAPHNE — Bayside Education and Research: discuss the concept of mation, visit https:// Academy’s STEAM Testing Hypotheses 2019 using virtual reality, www.mbari.org/ Coordinator, Dr. Megan workshop hosted by the augmented reality, and/ products/educational- McCall, gave a presenta- Monterey Bay Aquarium or distance education to resources/earth/earth- tion earlier this week Research Institute. bring the deep-sea into workshops/earth-2019/. SUBMITTED PHOTO Bayside Academy STEAM Coordinator Dr. Megan McCall presenting at the EARTH workshop in California. DAPHNE the project to be com- share of the project ports. The council voted pleted in 300 calendar includes $35,000 for June 3 to approve an CONTINUED FROM 1 days. the land donated by appropriation of $58,334 EJ Builders was the the city and $117,129 in from the General Fund over, once certain safety low bidder with a sub- engineering costs that to cover the remaining guidelines are met, then mission of $631,389.75. were approved earlier, costs of the $210,463 in these responders have Daphne’s 25 percent according to city re- matching funds. to go out and start at- tending to the needs of the city.” During hurricanes and other emergencies, Daphne first respond- Arts, Crafts, and Antique Mall. ers are now stationed 100 State Hwy 59 N, Summerdale, AL in structures that are not built to withstand Over 25,000 square feet of new and extreme winds. vintage items, & artisan crafted works. The shelter will be Unique pieces for your home. Special constructed on city property on Public items to wrap up for that thoughtful gift. Works Road. The new Open 7 days 10:00-5:30 building will be 2,657 Ph: (251) 989-6680 square feet in size. The *Are you an artist, dealer, or collector interest- bid proposal calls for ed in marketing your wares? We are looking for quality people who are interested in grow- ing their business. Come see our new location GulfCoast and booth selections. Booths are carpeted, bright and clean, and have power! Hurry in to NewsToday choose and reserve your booth. (Looking for a unique mix of art, crafts, collectables, clothing, antiques, jewelry, tools, furniture, home wares .com etc.) 18 • The Courier • June 12, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media Fairhope VBS provides lunch for city workers Fairhope student wins national scholarship
Charles Corte of US Senate campaign and Carolina; Fairhope, a Bayside an Alabama State Sen- Isaac Wil- Academy graduate, is ate District campaign. liams, NC; a winner in the Annual He is also a volunteer at Margaret Washington Crossing Prodisee Pantry and at Willis, Foundation National The Blake, an assisted California; Scholarship Competi- living facility. Corte’s Alexander tion. grandfather is an Army Wright, Corte The prestigious Vietnam Veteran. He New York; awards are granted to will attend The Citadel, Mark Wylie, Alabama; high school seniors for The Military College of Nathan Young, Texas; the best all-around pre- South Carolina. Hannah Zimmerman, sentations including an The foundation, Louisiana. explanation of why they whose headquarters The Washington are planning careers is in Bristol, Bucks Crossing Foundation SUBMITTED PHOTO in government service. County, Pennsylvania, has awarded more than Students at the Fairhope United Methodist Church dropped off lunches for The winners represent awarded $83,500 in 2019. $1.6 million in scholar- Fairhope city employees last week. Students packaged more than 200 lunches the most talented and The following students ships since its incep- for workers and included messages on the top of each box as part of a community accomplished of our from across the country tion. Scholarships were outreach project. country's young leaders received scholarships: inaugurated in 1969 and and that it is these young George Aeillo, New Jer- honor the more than men and women who are sey; Grant Booker, South 60 years of dedicated dedicating themselves to Carolina; Jonathan service to the nation by public service, according Bovio, North Carolina; the late author-historian to a foundation state- Faith Bullard, Texas; Ann Hawkes Hutton. ment. Trevor Burke, Texas; Foundation members Corte is a member Isabella Byler, Pennsyl- believe that if America of the Fellowship of vania; James Corrigan, is to continue to prog- Christian Athletes and Virginia; Benjamin Cur- ress, citizens must have National Honor Society. rey, Rhode Island; Mika thoroughly trained, He participates in his Cutler, Virginia; Tyler dedicated young men Life Teen/Church Youth Dalzell, Pennsylvania; and women to carry Group and has been a Dylan Darley, California; on the government's member of the Govern- Cristopher Ford, Vir- work in future years. Its ment Club and Key Club ginia; Marshall Grayson, scholarship program DO YOU Then you may need an external for the past two years. North Carolina; Charles seeks to find, identify, TOW? transmission cooler! He serves on the Bayside Holmes, California; and encourage young Leadership Council and Bethany Hydar, Cali- people with the same EXTERNAL TRANSMISSION COOLER SPECIAL participates in the East- fornia; Caleb Johnson, sense of dedication and *External Transmission Cooler Installation Save 10% (Labor) Includes: road test, ern Shore Chamber of New York; Mason Juno, service demonstrated by complete vehicle inspection, lift check, diagnostic scan, cooler installation & topping Commerce Youth Lead- Texas; Hunter King, George Washington and fluid. (Where applicable) ership Program. He was Texas; Paige Klipstein, his soldiers who, under Honesty is our signature ~ Quality is our work a delegate for the Ala- Wyoming; Zachary Mar- the most adverse of 251-626-6061 Expires bama Lions High School tin, Kentucky; Connor conditions, crossed the 10670 US Hwy. 31 • Spanish Fort, AL Leadership Forum. Merk, Virginia; Christo- Delaware on Christmas www.Advanced-Transmission.com Aug. 31, 2019 Charles assisted with a pher Moy, MI; Blanton Night in 1776 to win the Newman, South Caro- Battle of Trenton that lina; Nicholas Peckey, turned the tide of the Alabama; Matthew Pur- American Revolution. cell, Pennsylvania; Cody Information about the Reinhard, Texas; Joshua Foundation membership Rhodebeck, North Caro- and the Foundation's lina; Caleb Richardson, scholarship program is Maine; Skyler Simpkins, available at www.gwcf. Arizona; Richard Sims, org. Washington Cross- Georgia; Savannah ing Foundation is a Snyder, South Carolina; non-profit (501c 3) orga- Sydney Stegall, South nization.
WABF June interviews scheduled
Submitted »» June 12: Fairhope Police »» June 14: State Sen. Chris FAIRHOPE — WABF Elliott has announced its Com- »» June 17: The Haven munity Contact Inter- »» June 18: Baldwin County view Program schedule Board of Education President for June. Live interviews »» June 20: Fairhope Volunteer are conducted weekdaysYou Fire always Department know at 8:20 a.m. Listeners can »» June 24: Fairhope City tune in 1480 AM or on- Council linefun at www.wabfradio. things»» June 25:to Fairhope do! Mayor com. Recent interviews »» June 26: Eastern Shore are also available online. Chamber of Commerce June interviews »» June 27: Baldwin County include: Commission
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Thomas Hospital and the Rehab Ser- welcomes the 70 stu- vices Department at dents from Alabama Thomas Hospital in School of Mathematics Daphne. They are also and Science, American volunteering in sev- Academy, Bayshore eral Auxiliary service Christian School, areas, including the Bayside Academy, emergency department Broadchurch Acad- waiting area, gift shop, emy, Daphne High and information desk School, Fairhope High at Thomas Hospital, School, Robertsdale and the surgery waiting High School, Spanish area and information Fort High School, St. desk at Thomas Medical Michael Catholic High Center in Daphne. School, and St. Paul’s The Thomas Hospital Episcopal School who Auxiliary Junior Volun- are participating in the teer program is offered Thomas Hospital Auxil- to high school students iary’s Junior Volunteer between the ages 14 to program this summer. 17 who maintain at least They are volunteer- a B average and have an SUBMITTED PHOTO ing in the Cath Lab, interest in volunteering Pictured are Thomas Hospital Junior Volunteers (in alphabetical order) Kennedy Adams, Alyssa Adkins, Tim Alkema, Gil- Clinical Education, at the hospital during lian Benson, Maddie Bent, Jessica Berling, Kate Bezeredi, Molly Brown, Anna Burns, Gracie Coleman, Annie Dailor, Juli Diabetes Center, Endos- the summer. The pro- Dailor, Val DiCandia, Reagan Dykes, Preston Endom, Raines Faulkner, Abbeyglen Fulford, Jack Gaddy, Catherine Gamard, copy, Fitness Center, gram runs from June 3 Emory Gardner, Cassidy Granger, Erin Hardy, PJ Heath, Caroline Jaye, Mary Kennedy Knox, Mason Lister, Molly McPher- Human Resources, to July 26. The goals of son, Bella Myrick, Bentley Nelson, Connor Nowlin, Alexis Olan, Justice Palmer, Leah Kathryn Peacock, Valeria Perez, Materials Management, the program, are to give Taylor Phillips, Brianna Portman, Julie Ready, Kyla Shaw, Brinda Shukla, Matthew Simmons, Autumn Spears, Hannah Medical Unit, Physical service to the hospital, Sterndorf, Emma Thomasson, Reagan White, Rilee Wright and Mia Zhang. Not pictured are Tony Arkulin, Anna Cavalier, Shannen Cuares, Luke Freer, Caitlyn Godwin, Laruen Hare, Maddie Hill, Therapy, Pre-Admit, increase community Shakayla Johnson, Carlie Leonard, Selena Martin, Jillian McCarley, Miriam McCoy, Virginia Ogden, Bhumi Patel, Ella Post-Surgical Unit, understanding and in- Prewett, Makiah Richardson, Kelli Schneider, Lana Marie Smoot, Luke Sotelo, Evan Stephens, Avery Vandermeeden, Mia Same Day Surgery, terest in the hospital, Williams, Ty Williams and Holly Yazdi. Speech Therapy, Sur- and further interest in gery, and Women’s health careers. students to get involved Willkie, manager of “We look forward to of- the opportunity to pro- and Children’s Unit “This is a great op- in health careers early volunteer services at fering them a wonderful vide a valuable service at Thomas Hospital, portunity for our area in their lives,” Melita Thomas Hospital, said. place to volunteer and to their community.”
WE WANT YOUR SUBMISSIONS! Crohn’s Disease Walk in Fairhope rescheduled for June 22 Submit health events and news to Gulf Coast Media via email to [email protected]. Submitted over the course of just year’s honored hero. raising funds towards three months, which for “It is important to Take our mission. It is a day The Crohn’s & Colitis a growing middle school Steps because I want that combines high en- Foundation’s Take Steps boy was very bad news. to live my life like the ergy and fun with access Gulf Coast walk has He was referred to a phrase, ‘When life gives to valuable information been rescheduled to Sat- gastroenterologist and you lemons make lem- and education. More urday, June 22 at 4 p.m. his family finally heard onade’… I refuse to let than 60,000 peopled at the Fairhope Munici- the words Crohn’s dis- Crohn’s disease define walked for cures last pal Pier after postponing ease. Now Jay has found me.” year, raising nearly $11 for severe weather on a treatment that works Take Steps is Crohn’s million for mission-criti- the originally scheduled for him and he is feeling & Colitis Foundations cal research and patient date of Saturday, May better than ever. largest national event support programs. 11. Despite the post- “The Crohn’s & Colitis dedicated to finding For more information ponement, twelve-year- Foundation helped me cures and raising aware- on how to get involved Family Vision and Hearing old Jay Burchfield is realize that I am not ness for digestive dis- with Take Steps, please 17 months at new location. continuing to motivate the only person going eases. Our events offer visit www.cctakesteps. Standing Solid and Growing Stronger! communities across the through this struggle an incredible day for org/GulfCoast or con- Gulf Coast to find cures and that there are many family, friends and the tact Emily Richter at 251-943-4395 by participating as this people going through community to celebrate 646-387-2149 or erich- year’s honored hero, this too,” said Jay about all of the efforts that ter@crohnscolitisfoun- 1805 N McKenzie St. Foley, AL 36535 (Hwy 59) raising funds and shar- his involvement has this have been put forth in dation.org. [email protected] ing his personal story to help others. Jay is living with Crohn’s disease, which like ulcerative colitis, is a painful, debilitating digestive disease. Combined, these diseases affect Patrick Garofano, P.T. more than 3.1 million Americans, including an Katelyn Simpson Hubbard, P.T., DPT estimated 80,000 patients Crystal B. Rogers, OTR/L, CHT under the age of 18. Christian Kirkpatrick, LPTA Jay was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease last August after several years of struggling with symptoms. He had stom- ach issues that included severe pain and an ab- normal heart rhythm, but doctors couldn’t determine the cause. It wasn’t until the sum- mer before he started 6th grade that he and his family got answers. Jay had lost 25 pounds 20 • Health • June 12, 2019 • Gulf Coast Media HEALTH HAPPENINGS IN BALDWIN COUNTY
Alzheimer’s Eastern »» Thrive Yoga & Massage, »» Third Tuesday, 5:30 – 7 p.m. with breastfeeding issues and Talk Time Breast Cancer Shore Support Group 21180 State Hwy, Fairhope »» USA MCI Kilborn Clinic lobby, socialize with other breast- Grief Support Group/ Sub- Support Group »» 4th Tuesday of each month, Offering resources to women in Fairhope feeding moms. We welcome stance Abuse Loss »» Second Thursday, 5 - 6:30 participants to bring guests. An 6 – 7:30 p.m. lower Alabama who are, have, A light meal is served. Please »» Third Thursday, 6 p.m. p.m. or are worried about experi- IBCLC-certified lactation con- »» Daphne Public Library, 2607 RSVP by leaving your name »» Drug Education Council »» The Breast Center at encing perinatal/postpartum and the name of the meeting sultant is on hand to answer Highway 98, Daphne questions. Office, 22251 Palmer St., Rob- Thomas Hospital, 750 Morphy related stressors. This is a you would like to attend. RSVP Avenue, Fairhope Facilitator: Charlie Hellebusch, non-clinical, non-medical, peer ertsdale 251-929-0791 at 251-445-9591. Visit UOAA. Coping Conversations For information or to be added to peer support group with org for more information. Talk Time provides a safe, voluntary membership. Grief Support Group comfortable environment to the mailing list contact Patti Monday Morning Grief where parents can meet with at 251-279-2865 Support Group Eastern Shore »» Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Women’s Cancer Baby Café »» Nix Center, One Bayou Drive, other parents who understand »» Every Monday, 10 a.m. the grief of losing a loved one National Stuttering Support Group » Every Wednesday, noon – Fairhope » through substance abuse Association Gulf Coast »» Daphne Recreation Center, »» First Tuesday, 5 – 6:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Free of charge. Open to anyone overdose. We are not counsel- Chapter support group 2605 US 98, Daphne » Kilborn Clinic, 1047 Fairhope who has lost a loved one. Facili- » »» 150 South Ingleside St., ors but caring people who are »» First Wednesday, 6:30 pm Ave, Fairhope tated by Covenant Care. Please Perinatal Support Suite 2, Fairhope compassionate. Call Julie Wa- call 251-626-5255 or 251-928- »» Foley Library, upstairs meet- Group Baby Café is a free, informal, ters for questions at 251-550- Colorectal cancer and 2835 for more information or ing room. drop in, no speaker, no pre- 5031 or via email juliew50@ »» Second Monday, 7:30 – 8:30 ostomy support group directions. For information, contact: lucy- p.m. sentation group to help moms ymail.com [email protected].
Audiology Obstetrics/ Gynecology Orthopedic Surgery Physical Therapy Ascent Audiology & Hearing Diegmann & Henderson OBGYN, P.C. Baldwin Bone & Joint And Rehabilitation Dr. Andy Tubertini - Fred F. Diegmann, M.D., FACOG E. Rhett Hubley, M.D Bayside Orthopaedic & Rehabilitation Center Fairhope ...... 251-990-0535 Bret T. Henderson, M.D., FACOG John L. Todd, M.D. Michael Zoghby, PT, LAT, CHT Dr. Emily Domingue - 150 South Ingleside St. Suite 2 Drew Corbett, M.D. Sarah E. Beaver, DPT Foley/Gulf Shores ...... 251-971-1152 Fairhope, AL 36532 ...... 990-6550 Paul Canale, M.D. 341 N. Greeno Road, www.AscentAudiologyFairhope.com Andy Harcourt, M.D. Fairhope ...... 928-2401 Marla J. Gleason, M.D., FACOG Matthew W. Goldman, M.D. Michael Clark, PT, CPed 2001 Medical Park Drive Chiropractic Physicians 1505 Daphne Ave. 1622 N. McKenzie St, Bay Minette, AL ...... 937-7016 Daphne, AL ...... 625-2663 Foley ...... 970-2007 Chiropractic Care, Inc. Medical Park OB-GYN P.C. 2305 Hand Avenue, Dr. Lyle Cooper Diversicare of Foley Dr. Mary D. Wells, M.D. Bay Minette ...... 937-6120 1701 N. Alston, 3325 Gulf Shores Pkwy Dr. Dylan R. Wells, M.D. 4223 Orange Beach Blvd., Foley, AL...... (251) 943-2781 Gulf Shores, AL ...... 251-968-2000 Dr. Leslie L. Evans, M.D. Orange Beach ...... 981-2663 Fairhope Physical Therapy Dr. Richard A Roh, M.D., FACOG Bayside Orthopaedic, Sports Medicine & Patrick L. Garofano, P.T. Ear, Nose, Throat/Head Dr. Gary W. Nelson, M.D., FACOG Rehabilitation Center Catelyn Hubbard, P.T. and Neck Surgery 150 S. Ingleside Suite 6 Joey Carter, MD Crystal Rogers, O.T.R./L.,C.H.T. Fairhope, AL ...... 928-1222 Gregg Terral, MD 243 South Greeno Road Frank K. Hixon, M.D. William Roberts, MD Fairhope, AL ...... 928-3909 188 Hospital Drive, Suite 101 Ophthalmology/ Jay Savage, MD Robertsdale HealthCare Center Fairhope, AL ...... 928-0300 Oculoplastics/Optometrist Jason R. Determann, MD Mary Kay Polys 341 N. Greeno Road, PT, OT, ST, RT and Skilled Nursing William B. Norris, M.D. Southern Eye Group of Alabama Fairhope ...... 928-2401 18700 U.S. Highway 90 188 Hospital Drive, Suite 101 Peter Zloty, M.D. 1622 N. McKenzie St, Robertsdale, AL ...... 251-947-1911 Fairhope, AL ...... 928-0300 Angela Cherniak, O.D. Foley ...... 970-2007 James Daniel Wilder, III, O.D. Urology 411 N. Section St., Pharmacies Family Practice and Fairhope, AL ...... 990-3937 Fairhope Urology, PC Dermatology 1624 North McKenzie Street Magnolia Springs Pharmacy & Gifts Christopher D. Petrus, MD, FACS (across from South Baldwin Hospital) Sabrina Crutchfield – PharmD 8720 Fairhope Avenue Magnolia Springs Skin & Wellness Center Foley, AL ...... 943-3937 12547 Co. Rd. 49N Fairhope, AL 36532 ...... 251-990-2241 Sabrina Reeves, PA-C Magnolia Springs, AL ...... 251-965-6273 12440 Magnolia Springs Ave., Suite 200 Orthodontic Magnolia Springs, AL, 36555....263-4991 www.MSSWC.com Island Orthodontics R. A. Dyken, D.M.D., M.S. Dr. Jason Bailey 18110 Hwy. 104 Robertsdale, AL and 241 Clubhouse Drive Gulf Shores, AL ...... 968-1310
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