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Hang out w. Papa during Hangout: Best Oysters In Town & Lower Than Festival Drink Prices
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22• PAPA ROCCO’S • HWY. 59 IN GULF SHORES
Join Papa Rocco Bill McGinnes at his Annual Birthday Bash
Music From Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde (pictured w. Papa) • Happy Hour Prices All Night• Big Fun
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HANGOUT FEST: MAY 17-19 AT GULF SHORES PUBLIC BEACH
Celebrating 10 years of beachside fun
By Fran Thompson nominated for Best Rap Artist. The city’s expansive new lawn is at
Big Gigantic, A Boogie Wit Da General admission tickets ($319) the center of the fest and the perfect
Hoodie, Camelphat and SNBRN will and VIP tickets ($1,099) as well as place to meet friends while enjoying
all play sets during the tablesetter for shuttle passes were still available as mostly reggae bands that will rotate
the 10th annual event at the Gulf of May 6. But the VIP experience, on the Sunset Stage all weekend.
Shores Public Beach. Admission to which includes pool-side and jacuzzi- • Tropical Spa & Salon: Hydration
the May 16 kickoff party is included side views of the main stage, and IVE treatments, salon services and
with VIP tickets and $55 as an add- complimentary food, beer, wine and massages available all weekend.
on. cocktails all weekend, were expected • Psychedelic Bus: A 48-passenger
Scheduled May 17-19, the fest’s to sell out way before the fest starts. double decker school bus that’s part
headliners include The Lumineers, Billed as a music vacation, Hangout art and all fun! Grab your camera
Kygo, Cardi B, Travis Scott, Diplo, Fest organizers try to create immer- and come over for one of your soon-
The 1975, Walk The Moon, Jimmy sive musical experiences that is to-be favorite picks of the weekend.
Eat World and Alison Wonderland. unique on the festival circuit. Patrons • Roller Disco: Rent a pair of skates,
Thursday, May 16: Kick-off Party (Tickets $55) The Red Clay Strays, this year’s can swim in the Gulf, relax in comfort hold somebody’s hand and go ‘round
Get the jump start on your Hangout weekend at the local presence, will play at 12:45 at Hammock Beach, find dog love at and ‘round in circles to tunes from
Thursday Kickoff Party featuring Big Gigantic, A Boogie p.m. on Sunday on the Alabama the smooch a Pooch Puppy Kissing the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.
Wit Da Hoodie, Camelphat and SNBRN. Gates open at Newscenter Sunset Stage. Booth, or make their love official, at Of course, the main attraction is still
6 p.m. “First off, I’m so excited for the least for the weekend, at the Wed- the music. And if there is one thing
music lineup,’’ said fest director . ding Chapel. that you can be sure of, it is that the
Friday, May 17 Sean O’Connell. “It’s going to be an Organizers will bring back the Hangout Fest and its music lineup
Travis Scott, Diplo, The Interrupters, Vampire Weekend, amazing weekend of music from the tremendously popular full-sized will continue to evolve.
Hippie Sabotage, Hirie, Chika, Black Caviar, The 1975, very first note. Roller Disco roller skating rink again • Malibu Beach House: Featuring an
Mura Masa, Rdgldgrm, SNBRN, Dr. Fresch, Juda & The “I’m very excited that the festival will this year. incredible line-up of DJs for a week-
Lion, Shaed, SNBRN, Bishop Briggs, Loud Luxury, Su- be broadcasted across the US on This year’s Hangout experience will end filled with beachside dance par-
perorganism, Abhi The Nomad, New Kingston, Cray, Sirius XM,’’ he added. also include: ties. When you are ready to cool
Justin Jay, Superorganism, Flora Cash, Pale Waves, Cardi B, the Bronx-born rapper, • Yoga: Morning yoga starts at 11:30 down indulge in an ice cold Malibu
Medasim, Bryce Vine, Powers Pleasant, Jesse Royal, made history this winter as the first a.m. each day on the Great Lawn. It frozen cocktail.
The Him, Medasin, Moon Boots. Gates open at 11 a.m. solo female rapper to win a Grammy is free and no mats are required.
for Best Rap Album in the category’s • Monster Energy Beach Club: Come
Saturday, May 18 20-plus year history. She was nomi- jump in the water for a swim or lose
Khalid, Alison Wonderland, Shame, Kygo, Madeintyo, nated for seven awards across major yourself to the music performed by
Justin Jay, Walk The Moon, Jimmy Eat World, Jonus categories, including Album of The an all-star cast of Djins. Grab a free
Blue, Slender Bodies, Jessie Royal, Cray, Hugel, Sir Year and Record of the Year. Another Monster when you visit.
Sly, Sofi Tukker, Lovely The Band, Arizona, Taylor Ben- Hangout headliner Travis Scott, was • Sunset Stage on the Great Lawn:
nett, Castlecomer, Bazzi, Ravyn Lenae, Justin Caruso,
Jade Bird, Morgxn, Easy Life, New Kingston, Hirie,
RDGLDGRN, Black Caviar, The Him, Rachel Torro,
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Hugel, Moon Boots, Dr. Fresch. Gates open at 11 a.m.
tests.
May 11 RE/MAX Cornhole for Entrance fee is $100 for GCAC members and $120
Sunday, May 19 for non-members. The fee includes lunch, Arnold
The Lumineers, Cardi B, Ella Mai, Hozier, Gorgan City, Children’s Miracle Network Palmer golf, prizes and a social celebration following
golf. Players can enter as teams or individuals. Again
Griz, Jungle, Quinn XCII, Elley Duhe, Bebe Rexha, King
Princess, Two Feet, Grandson, Lauren Daigle, Elohim, RE/MAX of Gulf Shores is hosting its 2nd Annual Corn- this year, the tournament will have a separate flight for
Two Friends, Graves, Buddy, Spencer Ludwig, Hem- hole Tournament benefitting The Children's Miracle Net- ladies’ team competition. Proceeds from the tourna-
bree, Dreamer Boy, New Kingston, Hirie, Jesse Royal, work on May 11 beginning at 9 a.m. at Gateway Storage, ment help support athletics at Gulf Shores High School.
The Red Clay Strays, The Him, Black Caviar, Cray, located at 21371 Coastal Gateway Blvd. (formerly Co Rd GCAC is seeking donations for sponsors, t-signs and
Rachel Torro, Moon Boots, Dr. Fresch, Hugel, Justin 8). Entry fee is $50 per two person team. For more info, prizes. Tee marker sponsorships are $100 and prizes
Jay, Purdy. Gates open at 11 a.m. contact Ashley at culture@remaxgs.com or 251-923- can vary from golf equipment to restaurant dining cer-
1062. tificates to condo vacation stays. For sponsorship or
General Admission & VIP Tickets Remain participation info, contact John Ward at 831-238-0806
As of May 6, there were still ($319) general admission or Fred Dickinson at 251-228-0530 or email fdickin-
and ($1099) VIP tickets available. VIP tickets include GCAC Golf Tourney son@gulftel.com. Info is also available at gcathletic-
club.com.
admission to the Thursday kick-off party.
Shuttle Passes June 7 at Craft Farms The GCAC is a South Baldwin organization whose
members enjoy fun and fellowship related to all types
As of May 6, $50 shuttle passes were still available. But of sports activities at their meetings. The club supports
The Gulf Coast Athletic Club will host the 17th Annual Gulf Shores School System athletic programs by pro-
they almost always sell out. The buses run continuously GCAC Golf Tournament on Friday, June 7 at Craft
each day from 11 a.m. to 30 minutes after the last act. viding much needed athletic equipment and funding for
Farms Golf Resort. Registration is at 8 a.m., with a 9 scholarships for senior male/female student athletes.
There are four different park & ride routes, including The a.m. shotgun start for a 4-person scramble event. Play
Beach Club on Ft. Morgan. GCAC has donated well over $50,000 for scholarships
will be followed by a buffet lunch, performance awards and equipment to Gulf Shores School System.
and door prizes. The event also includes a $10,000
hole in one contest and ball-in-a-boat & putting con-
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Island Mobile Pantry Benefit
Golf Tourney slated May 17
Christian Life the Island
Church is hosting its annual
golf tournament to benefit the
Island Mobile Food Pantry on
Friday, May 17 at GlenLakes
Golf Club. The fundraising
event supports the Island
Kaleidoscope Summer Fine Arts Camp June 24-28 at First Presbyterian Mobile Food Pantries offered
to Baldwin County residents.
National and regional teachers, musicians, visual artists and dancers will all Tournament sponsors and
come together to create another unique and fun experience at this year’s
Kaleidoscope Summer Fine Arts Camp on June 24 - June 28. Sponsored by golfers are welcome. Golfers
the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance and the First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores, will assdmble for a fun putting
the camp is designed to not only showcase the talents of performing and ex- challenge at 7:30 a.m., with
hibiting artists, but also to share the journeys which led to their careers in the tee off to follow at 8 a.m. The
fine arts arena. Students are able to select class preference for hands-on $85 registration fee includes
workshops, while all will enjoy several live professional performances a chance to win great prizes
throughout the week, featuring pianist Kayla Dowling, UA SummerTide The- and a delicious post tourney
atre cast, storyteller Elizabeth Vander Kamp, violinist Kedra Kinney and more! lunch. Many sponsorship op-
Daily hands-on classes, taught by professional artists and instructors, will
include a choice of several Visual Art, Dance, Writing, Music and Drama/The-
tions are also available.
ater classes. To register for the camp online, visit gulfcoastartsalliance.com, Christian Life the Island
Church is dedicated to fight-
stop by the GCAA Gallery on E. 24th Ave. in Gulf Shores (across from Acme
Oyster House), or the First Presbyterian Church on E. 21st Ave. Tuition for ing hunger and food poverty O.B. Billfish Classic weigh-ins May 17-18 at The Wharf
the entire week is $115 per student ($100 additional siblings); both partial for all of Baldwin County. For
and full scholarships are available. Call 251-978-8130 for more and/or schol- more details or to register for The 2019 Orange Beach Billfish Classic, the kick-off to the big game
arship information. the golf tournament, call Lisa fishing tournament season along the Gulf Coast, will be held May 16-18
Pictured: National Storyteller Elizabeth Vander Kamp captivates her audi- at 251.967.4840 or visit is- at The Wharf Marina in Orange Beach. The 23rd annual event is also the
ence at last year’s Summer Fine Arts Camp. landmobilefoodpantrygolf.com first leg of the Gulf Coast Triple Crown Championship. At stake for the top
. Corporate sponsorship, tee team in the Triple Crown is not only a custom six-foot marlin trophy but
also the honor of being named the best billfishing team in the Gulf of
sign sponsorship and raffle Mexico for the year.
drawing prizes are still Fishing commences at noon on May 16. Weigh-ins under the billfish at
needed if anyone from the Marlin Circle will be held from 7-8 a.m. and 7-10 p.m. on Friday, May 17
Singers can be part of Perdido Ecumenical Choir Patriotic Concert community would like to par-
ticipate.
and 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. The tourney’s awards breakfast will
be held on Sunday. The Orange Beach Billfish Classic is the single
Rehearsals are set to begin for Perdido Ecumenical Choir’s annual largest tournament donor annually to The Billfish Foundation. For tour-
Patriotic Concert. All vocalists are invited to join the Perdido Ecu- nament information and updates visit orangebeachbillfishclassic.com,
call (251) 402-8190 or email info@orangebeachbillfishclassic.com.
menical Choir as they prepare for the 3rd Annual Patriotic Concert
on Sunday, July 7 at 3 p.m. This year’s selections include some pop-
Star Spangled Salute Festival Pictured: The 2018 OBBC saw record participation and prize money, as
53 boats released 25 Blue Marlin, six White Marlin and one Sailfish while
ular and much-loved songs.
The concert choir-level music will be taught and rehearsed each
May 18 at Bayou Grande Marina weighing five Blue Marlin. The team from Done Deal, a 70' Viking from
Houma, was the only boat to weigh a Blue Marlin on Friday night to claim
Monday from 6-8 p.m. Rehearsals and the performance will take As part of its Military Month, an early tournament lead that would not be bested. Angler Katie Gon-
place in the sanctuary at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, located at The Perdido Chamber and soulin's 118.5 inch Blue Marlin topped the scales at a shockingly big
10650 Gulf Beach Hwy. in Pensacola. Music cost is $20 per person. M.W.R. at Pensacola Naval 740.6 pounds. "I was hoping that fish would maybe hit 700 pounds," said
For more information or with questions, email Director Kathy Jo- Station will host the Star Done Deal Captain Jason Buck. "We knew it was a fat fish, but we are
hansen at kjohansen@shcs.ptdiocese.org or call 850-748-5336. Spangled Salute Festival on all happily surprised when the number posted."
Saturday, May 18 at the
Bayou Grande Marina at NAS
Pensacola from 3:30 - 8:30
The Pied Piper of Hamelin continues May 10-12 at SBCT p.m. Live Hawaiian entertain-
ment begins at 7:30 p.m. This
The South Baldwin Community Theatre’s production of The Pied Piper of
Festival will be open to all ac-
tive and retired military and
May 23 crawfish boil raises money for AHA Heart Walk
Hamelin continues at the Gulf Shores theatre May 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m.,
and May 12 at 2 p.m. DOD along with their families. Kaiser Realty by Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Kaiser
Admission is $15 for adults and $9.95 for students. South Baldwin Com- The festival will include
games and activities, food Sotheby’s International Realty and APS Global Security So-
munity Theater is located at 2022 West 2nd St. in Gulf Shores. For more info
or to buy tickets, visit sbct.biz or call 251-968-6721. The play, the first of two and entertainment for both lutions will host a Crawfish Boil on Thursday, May 23rd to
SBCT Young Artist Series productions this year, is directed by Sharon Wat- kids and adults. The Perdido raise money for the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk.
son. Key community of organiza- The event will be held behind the Kaiser building in Gulf
Rats are taking over Hamelin, eating everything in sight and frightening the tions, businesses, and volun- Shores in the Midtown area of Gulf Shores. Each plate will be
citizens! Nobody, including the greedy mayor, knows what to do. Even teers will be working together
Duchess Dingaling is at her wit’s end. Rattytatty, the pest control officer, ad-
$30 and that includes approximately 3 pounds of crawfish,
mits defeat. Who should turn up but an odd young gentleman who calls him- to show appreciation to fami- potatoes and corn. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. and last
self the Pied Piper? In return for getting rid of the pests, he sets a fee of one lies so that they can enjoy a until the crawfish runs out! Other activities include entertain-
thousand guilders. The town agrees. True to his claim, the Piper disposes of day together. For more info or ment, a 50/50 raffle and donation items provided by local busi-
the cheese nibblers. However, the townsfolk claim they are too poor to pay. sponsorship opportunities,
In retaliation, the Pied Piper leads the children from the town and hides them call 850-492-4660.
nesses. For more info, contact Kimberly Ray at
within a magic mountain. The townsfolk search for the mysterious musician. Kimberly.ray@ wynvr.com.
The slap-happy characters range from a silly Dancing Tutor to Old Widow
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47th Art in the Park May 11-12 in Foley
The 47th Annual Art in the Park will be held May 11-12 in John B.
Foley Park, located at the intersection of Highways 59 and 98 in his-
toric Downtown Foley. Hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9
a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Sponsored by Foley Art Center,
Art in the Park is a competitive ju-
ried fine arts show for artists
across the southeast and has Boggy Point Boat Ramp is back open
grown to attract 20,000 shoppers
each year. Over 100 artists show- The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division (MRD)
case their talents while providing has completed renovations at Boggy Point Boat Ramp in Orange Beach. The boat ramp, located at the
unique, hand crafted cultural ex- end of Marina Road, was temporarily closed the ramp for renovations on March 18. The completed ren-
periences and shopping opportu- ovations include the replacement of all piers with new piles, new decking with composite nonslip material
nities. and the repair of paver depressions. The parking spaces were also restriped.
This is a free outdoor event in a “Boating access is important to everyone here on the Gulf Coast,” said Scott Bannon, MRD Director. “We
beautiful setting. Bring your are excited that the contractor completed this project quickly and we can reopen Boggy Point to the pub-
mother, or someone else’s lic ahead of schedule.”
mother, and stroll through the pic- For GPS coordinates and directions to Boggy Point Boat Ramp, visit www.outdooralabama.com/boat-
turesque park as you enjoy the ing-access-coastal/boggy-point-boat-ramp. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Re-
sites from one of Alabama’s Top sources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through
Ten Events for May. Discover one four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To
of a kind creations in mediums learn more about ADCNR, visit outdooralabama.com.
such as pen & ink, oil, watercolor,
pottery, stained glass, wood,
porcelain, fused glass, hand
woven textiles, jewelry and chil-
dren’s clothing.
Be sure to bring the littlest mem-
bers of the family so they can enjoy the free, hands-on children’s
13th High Hopes 4 Autism “FUNraiser” June 1-2
area offering a variety of fun artistic activities and face painting. The draw down board is up and tickets are ready For more information, to buy drawdown tickets or
Kenny Graves will DJ throughout the fest. Swift Presbyterian Church for the 13th Annual Autism FUNraiser at to volunteer to help with the fundraiser, go to high-
will host a service around the Heritage Park Fountain on Sunday at Pirates Cove in Josephine. hopes4autism.org or call (251) 986-7007.
8:30 a.m. and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will be onsite with its bake Two supporters will drive away in brand new Jeep High Hopes 4 Autism was founded in 2009 and is
sale on Saturday. Wranglers during the “Funraiser” scheduled May located on the campus of Saint Benedict Catholic
Another fest highlight is the local children’s art exhibit on display all 31-June 2, as organizers are selling opportunities to School in Elberta. The organization serves pre-
weekend. Visit the display and marvel at original works in a many win two 2019 Jeep Wranglers. Separate draw- school age children and families affected by Autism
different mediums created by local budding artists. The art is made downs start at noon on Saturday and Sunday. Spectrum Disorder, specializing in language devel-
by students from elementary to high school age, and it is truly re- Jeep tickets are $100 each and are available at opment and social behavior necessary for integra-
markable. Pirates Cove and online at HighHopes4Autism.org. tion in a traditional classroom environment. The
Since 1966, the Foley Art Center has served the Gulf Coast area Only 500 raffle tickets per jeep will be sold. Tickets funraiser annual raises around $60,000 for the non-
with cultural enrichment programs in the local schools, grants to art to the event are $10 per day, which is included in profit, and, like the school itself, has continued to
teachers and art classes for children and adults. From the dreams of the price of a jeep raffle ticket. expand since 2009.
fifteen local citizens, it has become a vital force in the cultural de- High Hopes is the local nonprofit specializing in “So many people look forward to this event each
velopment of Baldwin County. The FAC sponsors outstanding per- language development and social behavior therapy year, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the
formances and special events in the Foley area to eleven schools for school-age children. community support,” said Rachael Mueller, director
with over 5,000 students. Its continued growth and progress has only The FUNraiser features three days of food and fun, of High Hopes 4 Autism.
been realized through the steadfast support of caring businesses a silent action and live music from an eclectic as- “Not only is it a fun beach weekend, but it is our
and individuals over the past forty years. sortment of talented bands and musicians. The center’s only fundraising source throughout the
For more info, visit foleyartcenter.com or call 251-943-4381. highlights of the weekend are the drawdowns for year. Our supporters really get behind it.”
Pictured: Mother’s Day Weekend fun at 2018 Art in the Park. the 2019 Jeeps, provided by Gulf Chrysler Dodge
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Bill Hargreaves Fishing Tourney Father’s Day Weekend at GLYC
The Grand Lagoon Yacht Club, located at 10653 Gulf Beach Hwy.
in Pensacola, will host the 49th Annual Hargreaves Fishing Tourna-
ment on Father’s Day weekend, June 13-16, with a captains’ meet-
ing schedule Thursday, fishing on Friday and Saturday and the
awards ceremony on Father’s Day. This fishing rodeo is for all ages,
and cash prizes are awarded. The event benefits the local Ronald
McDonald House. Tickets can be purchased online at billharg-
reavesfishingrodeo.com. For more info, call 850-607-7569 or email
office@grandlagoonyachtclub.com.
Adult registration is $40, and children 12 and under can fish for free.
Tickets can be purchased at billhargreavesfishingrodeo.com or at
the following outlets: Goin’ Fishin’ Bait & Tackle, Grand Lagoon Yacht
Club, Gray’s Tackle & Guide Service, Outcast Tackle & Marine and
Gulf Breeze Bait & Tackle. The captains’ meeting is Thursday at 6
p.m. at the Grand Lagoon Yacht Club. Rules will be reviewed and
hamburgers and hot dogs served.
The rodeo starts at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, with the scales open from
5-8 p.m. that evening. The daily drawing for largest fish caught that
day ($50) will be a 8:30 p.m. The scales are open from 4-8 p.m. on
Saturday, with another 8:30 p.m. drawing for largest fish caught that
day ($50).
On Sunday – Father’s Day, a fishfry will be held from noon ‘til 1:30
p.m., with the awards ceremony set to begin at 2 p.m. Awards will be
NAIA Men’s & Women’s Track Championships in Gulf Shores May 23-25
presented in categories that include King & Queen and Prince & The National Association of Intercollegiate Athlet- dium at Gulf Shores, with The Gulf Shores and Or-
Princess. There will also be door and raffle prizes offered to attten- ics Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field ange Beach Sports Commission and the City of
dees on Sunday. A silent auction will be held throughout the rodeo, National Championships will be held on May 23-25 Gulf Shores co-hosting.
with the winning bids announced during the awards ceremony. The at the Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium on County The new contract is set for two years with provi-
Hargreaves Fishing Tournament is sponsored by numerous com- Rd. 6 in Gulf Shores. This is the sixth consecutive sions for improvements to the stadium such as a
munity leaders and awards the most prizes to junior anglers of any year the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visi- relocated and expanded high jump and repairs to
rodeo in Pensacola. tors Bureau has hosted the event. Tickets are $10 the pole vault and javelin runways.
per day or $25 for a weekend pass. The event had an economic impact of over $3 mil-
Seventy-one events will take place over the three- lion in 2018, a $70,000 increase from 2017.
day span. The national championships begin at 10 Southern (La.) won the women’s and Wiley
a.m. Thursday with the men’s decathlon (100-me- (Texas) the men’s championship in 2018.
ters, Long Jump, Shot Put, High Jump, 400-me- “Gulf Shores continues to upgrade its track facili-
ters). The women’s hammer throw. follows at 1 ties to provide a championship-caliber experience,
p.m., with the opening ceremonies scheduled for 2 benefiting student-athletes and spectators as well
p.m. on Thursday. The championships conclude as our local students,’’ said Beth Gendler, vice pres-
with the awards ceremony on Saturday at approxi- ident of sales for the Sports Commission.
mately 6:50 p.m. The top eight athletes in each Stretch Internet, the NAIA’s official video-stream-
event and top eight relay teams will earn team ing company, will be broadcasting the events on
points and achieve NAIA ASICS All-America status. NAIANetwork.com.
The men’s and women’s outdoor track and field
championships will remain in Gulf Shores at least
through 2021 at the Mickey Miller Blackwell Sta-
Happy Anniversary Gulf Shores Woman’s Club
GFWC/Gulf Shores Woman’s Club celebrated their 70th Anniversary at their April meet-
ing in the Palmer Room at Craft Farms. Among the guests were AFWC President Chris-
tine Steel; International Vice President Suellen Brazil; South District
Director Mary Ann Baltzer; Honorable Robert Craft, Mayor of Gulf Shores; Renee Eberly,
City Clerk of Orange Beach; and Past Presidents Jean Garner; Marianne Hawkins; Judie
Flanigan; Wilma Trent; Paris Love; Kathleen Donaldson; Sharon Moore and Sherry
Dusko. We express our deepest appreciation to Mayor Robert Craft and the Gulf Shores
City Council and to MayorTony Kennon and the Orange Beach City Council for their
Proclamations in Honor of our many years as a service organization.
We would also like to thank once again the local businesses who donate to our annual
Style show and Tour of Homes; to the many homeowners who have allowed us to show-
case their beautiful homes for the past forty- two years, the local news media for publi-
cizing our events and to everyone who attends or contributes in any way to our
fundraisers. Your unwavering support has made it possible for us to have donated hun-
dreds of thousands of dollars to local charities and scholarships to local students through
these many years. We are so blessed to live and work in this beautiful and caring com-
munity.
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next to a tree or find feathers where they shot a turkey. I
AL. Wildlife & Fisheries K9 unit more likely to lick than bite think on one case, the hunter had crossed through three dif-
ferent properties, and we were able to enter that into evi-
dence.”
By David Rainer Gavins worked his dog, Taz, for a couple of years and Another incident happened in Russell County where a
AL Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources proved the concept works well. Lewis said the Department hunter witnessed a poacher firing at a deer from a climbing
One turkey hunter was extremely grateful that the Alabama of Corrections was generous enough to give WFF several treestand. Gavins was called by CEO Mark Jolly, and they
Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Law Enforcement dogs that were not suitable for tracking escapees. set the dog on the tracks as close as they could. The beagle
Section has a K9 unit, although there is little public aware- “We prefer dogs that don’t bark because we don’t want to quickly picked up the track and led them straight to a dead
ness of this enforcement asset. announce our presence,” Lewis said. “Corrections is hunting doe, followed by a huge, 11-point buck.
Of course, the reason few people have heard about it is armed felons or escapees in dangerous situations. So, they “We backtracked across a pasture, through a fence and up
this K9 unit does not fit the stereotype of large, aggressive turn loose a whole pack of dogs that bark. They work as a to a house,” Gavins said. “Just before we got to the house,
dogs trained to bite and take down a suspect. team to drive that person. By the time they get there, they we found the gun hidden in a hay bale.”
Nope, the WFF K9 dogs are far, far more likely to lick you want those dogs to run that person to where there’s no fight After securing the scene, a search warrant was issued,
than anything else. This K9 unit consists of the loveable left in them. and the officers found even more evidence, which resulted
beagle breed that uses its nose and tracking abilities to aid “We want dogs that are good, strong trackers that can in a conviction.
the WFF’s Conservation Enforcement Officers (CEOs). work independently and don’t bark. That’s a rare commod- Gavins said the dogs have also been used to track people
Early in the 2019 spring season, CEO Ben Kiser received ity. When Corrections sends us a dog that’s a strong tracker with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
a call about an overdue that doesn’t bark, that’s huge for us. These are well-sea- “The dogs are not aggressive at all,” Gavins said. “That’s
turkey hunter. Kiser loaded soned, very capable dogs. Our people then go to Correc- why they’re so good to use in our outreach programs.”
up his beagle, Luke, and tions for handler training. The dogs know what to do. We’re Lewis agreed, adding that the dogs help the public lose
“There was headed out into rural Cal-
houn County.
just training the people to learn how to handle and read the
dogs.”
their reticence about talking to an enforcement officer.
“The public in general and kids just love the dogs, and the
dogs love that they get petted and loved on,” Lewis said.
some concern “I just got a call about a lost
turkey hunter,” Kiser said. “It
Jonathan Howard has a K9 in District 5, while Jason
McHenry and Cliff Quinn both have dogs in District 3. Kiser “It’s an icebreaker for us. People who normally won’t ap-
proach us and ask questions will come up and start petting
about liability, turned into a medical emer-
gency because he was dia-
is in District 2, and Gavin is in District 4. Lewis said the next
dog available from Corrections will go to District 1. the dogs. That usually generates a conversation. Then we
betic. He had an episode. He Gavins recalled one of the early incidents where his dog can tell them what we do and why we do it to get our mes-
but our bea- got lost and fell and lost his proved its worth. Coffee County CEO Jason Sutherland was sage out in a different way.”
gun.” working a complaint when he spotted someone parked in a Kiser does not hesitate to use Luke as a public relations
gles just lick Kiser said most of the time field. assistant.
when hunters get lost, he can “The lady in the vehicle said she was arrowhead hunting, “I take him to all the hunting expos,” Kiser said. “I take him
people and try get a cell phone number from but Jason found two sets of tracks,” Gavins said. “He dis- to elementary schools two or three times a year. I take him
to our youth dove hunts we have every fall where we may
the family, call the number covered the other set of tracks was from her companion,
to find people and get clues where they who was notorious for running afoul of the law. Jason sus- have 100 people there.
“Recently, I took Luke to UAB Children’s Hospital. The
might be found. To pinpoint pected that her companion was poaching.”
so they can get the location, sometimes Kiser
gets the lost hunter to fire a
Gavins got a call to head over with his dog, which picked
up the scent at the vehicle and followed it through the
local FOP (Fraternal Order of Police) had built a wagon that
the patients and families can use to get them away from
wheelchairs. Luke went with us to take the wagon, and he
a peanut butter shot. He didn’t have that op-
tion this spring.
woods for several miles.
“We found where he had squatted down,” he said. “We saw a few kids. I’m working on the process to get Luke
cleared to where he can go in the patients’ rooms and do
sandwich,” “I found his truck and de-
ployed Luke on his tracks,”
found an empty cartridge where he shot at a deer.”
The dog tracked to the edge of the road where the suspect more that type stuff at the hospital.”
Kiser said. “Luke followed the had ditched a shotgun and rifle. When confronted with the Kiser takes Luke on boat patrols as well.
trail a little over a mile and enormous evidence, the suspect confessed. “He pretty much goes wherever I go,” Kiser said. “He’s my
walked right up on the “It wound up being a good case that we would have never only partner in Calhoun County.”
hunter. He was in a location where the ambulance couldn’t done anything with without the dog,” Gavins said. “I’ve used Pictured: Luke goes everywhere Kiser goes, even on
travel. He was somewhat coherent, but I basically dragged the dog to track turkey poachers. Some people will get per- water patrol.
him out of the woods and got him in my truck. We met his mission to hunt 10 or 20 acres, a place to park their trucks,
family back at the main road, and they took him to the hos- and then go to wherever the turkey gobbles. We’ve been
pital. He recovered fully from what I understand. able use the dogs to track the hunters to where they sat
“Without the dog, I would have had a hard time locating
the hunter. It’s an area on the edge of a national forest
where cell service is very limited. In the past, it’s taken
hours to find people. I’ve worked cases like this both with
and without a dog. This incident went extremely well, ex-
tremely fast, and it was all because of the dog. I can’t say
he would have died. But he had his best shot to make it be-
cause of the dog.”
Kiser said that was the first time he has used Luke to find
a hunter in distress, but the beagle has been used in many
of the CEO’s normal duties as well as in assisting local law
enforcement in searching for suspects. Luke has made
cases for illegal baiting of game and fishing on private prop-
erty without permission. He’s also helped locate a turkey
hunter poaching on property he didn’t have permission to
hunt.
“Luke tracked that turkey hunter right up to his blind,” Kiser
said.
WFF Assistant Chief of Enforcement Chris Lewis said the
K9 program started in 2012. CEO Brad Gavins talked to offi-
cers at the Department of Corrections about the tracking
dogs used to find escaped prisoners. When Corrections of-
fered to give WFF one of their dogs to try, Gavins got per-
mission and quickly accepted.
Lewis said. “That’s their reward. That’s how they were
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GULF SHORES CITY SCHOOLS
Gulf Shores school system expects about 1,900 students in first year At the elementary school 45 out-of-district kids applied
with 33 at the middle school, 13 ninth graders and two
10th graders who didn’t are not students at GSHS this
year.In 10th through 12th grades, those from out of district
Each school will have summer program; foreign language classes to be offered at elementary school who decided to come back to Gulf Shores and finish will
not be charged tuition.
By John Mullen mediate impact,” Akin said. “Since I’ve been here the con- In other staffing, the system recently hired Dr. Stephanie
When the Gulf Shores City school system opens its doors versation has been around changing learning and learning Harrison, the secondary curriculum coordinator at Baldwin
for the first time this August, Superintendent Dr. Matt Akin not just being from eight to three every day but be through- County. In Gulf Shores she’ll be the assistant superin-
said he expects about 1,900 students to report for classes. out the year in the summer and virtual.” tendent over instruction and innovation.
All three schools will be below capacity even with about Each school at the campus will have a summer program In March, Gulf Shores said it will also immediately launch
70 out-of-district kids signed up. At the elementary school, like one for the high school to give students there more and ambitious project to spruce up the campus and ad-
about 770 students are expected, 400 for the middle flexibility in the fall schedule. dress traffic issues on all three campuses. All of the
school and 790 in the high school. Helping to relieve over- “Let’s say they want to take English 11 this summer so schools are on East 15th Street east of Fort Morgan Road.
crowding at the elementary school will be the transfer of they can take Physics 2 in the fall to fit in their schedule,” “If we’re going to change the culture it’s going to start with
sixth graders over to the middle school, Akin said. Akin said. “Or they want to take Health so they’ll be able our image and with the appearance and our pride in the
“We think we probably have room for roughly 50 kids in to take a theater class. We are offering those courses this buildings,” School Board President Kevin Corcoran said.
the elementary,” Akin said. “Middle’s a little tighter where summer so basically there’s an incentive. There’s a $50 “That’s why we’re jumping in right away.”
we only have room for 30 or so. In the high school, ninth fee for the course but if you complete the course, we’re Gulf Shores paid for a traffic study to formulate a plan to
grade is the one that’s open that we don’t know. We could going to refund half of the money.” get cars in and out more efficiently. At drop-off and pick-up
certainly take up to 90 or 100 in ninth grade and I don’t At the elementary, school students will be offered a times cars line Fort Morgan Road, also known as East
think there’s that many out there. Any ninth grader we’re chance to begin studying a foreign language. Second Street as both the middle school and elementary
100 percent sure we could take.” “In the elementary school we are hoping to do a Spanish use the same routes in and out.
The application period for out-of-district students closed immersion academy this summer,” Akin said. “In the mid- “We’re putting in a big traffic circle that’s actually a huge
on April 30 and some of those students applied for finan- dle school, we are doing eco-tourism and arts. They are loop south of the elementary school where parents will
cial assistance. Tuition for a year is $1,500 for the first stu- going to be very low-cost. Our goal is not the money our come in and drop their kids off,” Corcoran said.
dent and $1,000 for other students in the same family. goal is expanded learning opportunities.” With the new plan, middle school traffic will use East 15th
“We have part of our policy that says if there’s financial The system is studying how many teachers it will need Avenue and enter the big loop from the west for drop-offs.
hardship and I’ve met individually with several parents who when school officially opens. The Baldwin County Board of A similar pattern is set up for the elementary school but
have requested waivers,” Akin said. “Confidentially we Education sent out non-renewal notices to 15 teachers at those parents will use East 16h Avenue.
look over their income, the number of kids they have and Gulf Shores on April 26. Systems routinely send the no- “We’re segregating the middle school and elementary
so the waiver could be down to zero or it could be 50 per- tices to non-tenured teachers. A teacher earns tenure school traffic so they won’t compete with each other for
cent off. It just depends on their specific need. when they are hired back for their fourth consecutive year space,” Corcoran said. “We had traffic engineers, archi-
“The board is adamant that we don’t want someone who by a school system. tects do a very intense study and this is what they came
wants to come to Gulf Shores to not be able to afford it.” “Those teachers may be hired with Gulf Shores if they up with. If there is stacking and waiting in line it’s all going
Out-of-districts students are also eligible for transporta- are interested or they may be rehired with the county,” Akin to occur on campus and get that load off of East Second.”
tion with part of the separation agreement with Baldwin said. “As we looked at the reduction in enrollment, we
County requiring the new city system to transport 10th, knew we were going to lose teacher units. We’ll continue
11th and 12th graders who are out of district and want to to look at our out-of-district numbers and then look as we
graduate from Gulf Shores. have teachers who choose to go to county then obviously,
“While we’re doing that if other students are in those we’ll have a need to bring teachers in.”
same areas, which they will be, we’ll certainly provide A total of102 non-resident students have applied to at-
transportation for them,” Akin said. tend Gulf Shores and of those 22 were from teachers with
All of those students will have summer learning opportu- children they want to go to city schools and five annexa-
nities almost immediately, Akin said. tion requests. Of the total number 22 made a waiver re-
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In one church, he spotted a replied: "Son, you're in Alabama •••••••••• then."
F u n n y golden telephone on the
vestibule wall, and was intrigued
with a sign which read, "$10,000
per minute."
now, it's a local call.”
••••••••••
Southernisms...
• It's so dry, the trees are bribing
An Army jumpmaster was taking
up a few novices for a drop. The
flight was pretty rough, and after
a while, the jumpmaster called off
••••••••••
A doctor, an engineer, and a
politician were discussing who
among them belonged to the old-
B o n e s He asked about the phone and
the sign. The pastor answered
that the golden phone is, in fact,
a direct line to Heaven, and if he
the dogs.
• My cow died last night, so I
don't need your bull.
• He's as country as cornflakes.
the jump because of high winds.
As the plane headed back to
base, and the pilot pulled off an
unusually smooth landing, two of
est of the three professions. The
physician said, "Remember, on
the sixth day God took a rib from
Adam and fashioned Eve, mak-
pays the price, he can talk di- • This is gooder'n grits. the neophytes got airsick. ing him the first surgeon. There-
By George Ridder rectly to God. The man thanked • If things get any better, I may "How come you could take that fore, medicine is the oldest
the pastor and continued on his have to hire someone to help me rough flight, but you couldn't han- profession."
way. enjoy it. dle the smooth landing?" asked The engineer replied, "But, be-
As he continued to visit • I'm as nervous as a long tailed the jumpmaster. fore that, God created the heav-
churches around the United cat in a room full of rocking "Well, sir," one trainee ex- ens and earth from chaos and
States, he found more such chairs. plained, "We've always jumped confusion, and thus he was the
phones with the same sign, and • I’m as busy as a moth in a mit- out of planes. We've never actu- first engineer. Therefore, engi-
the same explanation from each ten. ally landed before." neering is an older profession
pastor. •••••••••• •••••••••• than medicine."
Finally, the man arrived in Ala- Bill and Doug went into a diner An old woman goes to the Wiz- Then, the politician spoke up.
bama. Upon entering a church, that looked as though it had seen ard to ask him if he can remove a "Yes yes, this is all well and true,"
behold: he saw the usual golden better days. As they slid in to a curse she has been living with for he said, "but who do you think
telephone. But this time, the sign booth, Bill wiped some crumbs the last 40 years. created all of the chaos and con-
read: "Calls: 25 cents." from the seat. Then he took a The Wizard says, "Perhaps, but fusion?"
Fascinated, the man asked to napkin and wiped some moisture you will have to tell me the exact ••••••••••
speak with the pastor. "Rev- from the table. The waitress words that were used to put the His girlfriend’s father was inter-
erend, I have been in cities all asked if they wanted menus. curse on you." viewing Young Charles.
across the country and in each “Just coffee,’’ said Doug. The old woman says without “So,” said the father, “you want
church I have found this golden "I'll have black coffee too," Bill hesitation, "I now pronounce you to be my son-in-law, do you?"
A man in Topeka, Kansas, de- telephone, and have been told it said. "And please make sure the man and wife." “No, not particularly,” said
cided to write a book about is a direct line to Heaven, and cup is clean." •••••••••• Charles tactlessly, “but if I want to
churches around the country. that I could use it to talk to God. The waitress shot him a nasty "Dad, I want to become a politi- marry your daughter I haven’t
He started by flying to San Fran- But in 20 other churches, the look. Two minutes later, she was cian," said Jim. much choice, have I?”
cisco, and started working east cost was $10,000 per minute. back. His father asked, "And what are
from there. Going to a very large Your sign says 25 cents per call. "Two cups of black coffee," she you doing to become one?"
church, he began taking photo- Why is that?’’ announced. "Which one of you "Nothing, dad."
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GULF SHORES CITY COUNCIL
Gulf Shores wants to develop medical campus near airport
ment for work on the grounds there.
In addition to adding two workers, the city will buy a new
truck and other equipment spending about $122,000 for
the remainder of 2019.
In other business during the work session:
A free-standing emergency room in the city will cut drive times to Foley and save lives • Awarding a bid to Sysco to supply concession stand sup-
plies at city sports facilities for $156,000. Last year the city
By John Mullen vital need in the community. had $312,000 in concession sales. The contract would be
A little strip of land donated to Gulf Shores by the Erie “Right now, there is nowhere in Gulf Shores or Orange for one year with an option for two one-year extensions.
Meyer Foundation will help the city in its quest to develop Beach ambulances can stop,” Craft said. “They have to go • Allowing the police department to pursue a grant from
a medical campus near the intersection of Cotton Creek all the way to the north side of Foley. They have to get to the School Violence Prevention Program which provides
Road and Highway 59. here from wherever they are, pick us up and then get funds to local jurisdictions to enhance the physical secu-
During a council work session on May 6, the council dis- back. If you’ve got to go to Ono Island or Fort Morgan it’s rity and responder efforts to ensure school safety. The pro-
cussed a budding partnership with South Baldwin Re- impossible in a critical situation to take care of them. So gram will provide funds for technology, structural
gional Medical Center to bring a free-standing emergency having an emergency room in Gulf Shores that serves the improvements, and certain training relevant to security in
room to the city to help cut drive times to Foley. Also, dur- island is big because you don’t have near as far to get schools. The intended request is for $400,000 which will
ing the session, the council discussed adding landscap- when you have a real problem.” require a match of $100,000.
ing personnel to the Recreation Department to maintain If the plan does come to fruition – officials say they are • Considering joining Foley, Orange Beach and Baldwin
the grounds at three very close on an agreement – Craft said it could include County in approving $5,000 to hire Shelter Planners of
“If you’ve got to go schools the city is tak- emergency helicopter services. America to provide a comprehensive needs assessment
ing over on June 1. “We will have a helipad there and a medivac helicopter study for a tri-city-county animal shelter for the southern
to Ono Island or The donation from the will have to be there in order to operate that emergency part of the county.
Erie Meyer Foundation room,” Craft said, “Therefore it can go get you if you are in • Adopting minor changes in the flood damage prevention
Fort Morgan it’s im- will be on the west side Fort Morgan, Orange Beach or Ono Island. If you are hav- ordinance per recommendations from the state coordina-
possible in a critical of Alabama 59 at 34th
Avenue.
ing a heart issue and need something right now, they can
pick you up and take you wherever you need to go.”
tor of the National Flood Insurance Program.
• Declaring May as National Bike Month with ride to school
situation to take Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon gave a similar days set for May 8 and May 17 and ride to work week May
“In doing that we are speech at the chamber breakfast and said his city fully 13-19.
care of them. So planning a new road supports the clinic and its location. • Considering a petition for annexation Taylor’s Riverview
network most particu- “It’d be great to have one in Orange Beach but that does- Subdivision owned by David and Lisa Keenum. The prop-
having an emer- larly a new traffic signal n’t make any sense,” Kennon said. “Right there where it’s erty and is located at 19074 Pine Acres Road which is off
that we’ve got under at is perfect. It is going to give us service for those with
gency room in Gulf warrant study right now head trauma, heart attacks, strokes, saving 15 to 20 min-
County Road 8 on the west side of Alabama 59.
• Considering an assembly permit for the city’s Fourth of
Shores that serves with the highway de-
partment,” City Admin-
utes to getting on the table with a doctor in front of you.
That’s huge for us.”
July fireworks show. The council also discussed paying
Pyro-Shows about $30,000 to put on the show at the Gulf
the island is big be- istrator Steve Griffin His city took a big stride in health care in 2018 when Or- State Park pier.
said. “To do that the ange Beach decided to start its own ambulance service. • Considering awarding a bid Award bid to Perfect for
cause you don’t signal needs a four- Combined with the new emergency room, Kennon said he $23,000 to upgrade recreation management computer
way intersection. The was excited at the improvements in island health care. software for the Recreation and Cultural Affairs depart-
have near as far to Erie Hall Meyer Foun- “Nothing against our previous provider but when they are ment.
get when you have dation property is adja- north of the bridge in the summer it may take 45 minutes • Considering offering a bid to Jani-King of Mobile to clean
cent to what is now a to an hour for them to get here to transport,” Kennon said. city buildings that are used as rental facilities. This service
a real problem.” small gravel road now, “We have two ambulances and a backup to get you from is offered at a fee to renters of the Activity Center, Civic
34th Avenue. your house and in eight to 10 minutes be in the emergency Center, Cultural Center Auditorium and Cultural Center
“The property that the room.” Gym, and includes all of the cleaning responsibilities that
Meyer is going to donate to the city will provide 44 feet so Gulf Shores School Landscaping are required of the center.
we’ll have 80 feet of right of way to do a full signal with The Parks and Facilities Division of the recreation de-
four connections to it. Highway 59 north and south and partment currently maintains the grounds landscape at
34th Avenue to the west and then the new medical cam- City Hall, the Municipal Annex, Fire Station 1, GSPD, Ac-
pus road network to the east of it.” tivity Center, Civic Center, Recreation Center and all parks
Mayor Robert Craft, speaking at the Coastal Alabama and sports fields throughout the city. In order to meet the
Business Chamber’s First Friday Forum in a state of the added responsibility of the three campus school grounds,
city address, said the addition of the emergency will fill a the city is looking to add two workers and buy new equip-
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
Orange Beach.
WED, MAY 8 • Karaoke w. Cindy & Mary: 5; American
Bon Secour’s St. Peter’s • Flora-Bama Possible Probables: 2 p.m.
‘til; (Sched. on pages 32-33), Flora-Bama,
Perdido Key.
Legion Post 99; Foley.
• Smoke Free Bingo: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Amer-
ican Legion Post 99; Foley.
hosts June 6 fish-fry • Flora-Bama Bingo: free; 1-4 p.m.; great
prizes, family friendly; 17401 Perdido Key
Dr., Perdido Key.
• Karaoke w. Aaron Phillips: 6; American
Legion Post 44, Gulf Shores.
• John Joiner & Friends: 6; Hub Stacy’s, In-
• Open Mic Night: 5:30; Tacky Jack’s, Gulf
St. Peter’s Episcopal Shores.
nerarity Point.
• Smokey Otis & Mark Laborde: 7; Pappa
Church will host an old • John Lee Sanders: 6; Voyagers Restaurant
Rocco’s; Gulf Shores.
at Perdido Beach Resort; Orange Beach.
fashioned fish-fry on the • John Brust: 6; The Lobby Bar at Perdido
• Karaoke: 9; The Office, Foley.
first Thursday of June, Au- • Family Night Dinner & Activities: 5:45
Beach Resort; Orange Beach.
p.m.; Saint Andrew by the Sea, 17263 Fort
gust, September and Octo- • Brent Burns: 4; Fin & Fork, Orange
Morgan Rd., Gulf Shores; 678-361-2762.
Beach.
ber every month an its • Swing Dancing: 7, American Legion Post
• Open Mixed Doubles Tennis: 7:15 a.m.;
all levels welcome; Gulf Shores Tennis
beautiful campus in Bon 199; Fairhope.
Center; corner of West 19th Ave. and West
Jennifer Stringer earns Island Spirit Award Secour from 5-7 p.m. The
next feast is June 6. Fried
• Big Beach Running Club: 5:30 p.m.; Big
Beach Brewery in Gulf Shores; all levels
welcome.
2nd St.
• Veteran’s Bingo: 10 a.m. -2 p.m.; American
Legion Post 99, Foley.
fish plates includes sides • Scott Koehn/Flip Flop Bros: 6:30; Flippers,
The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber recently presented
the Island Spirit Award for April 2019 to Jennifer Stringer of of hushpuppies, baked
Beachside Interiors in Gulf Shores. Jennifer's beans, coleslaw, potato
nomination had this to say about her, "Jennifer is salad and dessert for $10.
always helping everyone even if it means ne- Eat in or take out. St.
glecting herself. She has helped to provide furni- Peter’s is located on the
ture for those in need as well as donating to corner of County Rd.10 &
Christian Service Center. She was more than will-
ing to loan me a recliner when my daughter had County Rd. 49 at 6270
surgery and was unable to lie down for 48 hours. County Road 10 in Bon
She's kind and thoughtful and well-deserving of Secour. For more info, call
the Island Spirit Award!" The Island Spirit Award 251-949-6254 or stpeters-
is presented monthly by the Coastal Alabama Business Cham- bonsecour. diocgc.com.
ber. More info: islandspiritaward.com.
OB LIONS CLUB RUBBER DUCK RACE: Lynn Tampary had the fastest mallard entered in the annual Orange Beach Lions
Club Rubber Duck Race fundraiser held recently at The Oasis at The Wharf. Lynn Tampary (below right) claimed the $500 at the an-
nual event. 2nd and 3rd place winners were Jeff Boyd and Vivian Hannich, respectively. Barbara Sparkman won the grand prize raffle
drawing, a weekend at Turquoise Place. “We could not have done this without the help of our many sponsors,’’ said the club’s Margaret
Long. Every dollar donated for the event wil be used to serve the Orange Beach community by providing eye exams and glasses, vi-
sion and diabetes screenings, student scholarships, the backpack program, the Christian Service Center, the Coastal Cleanup Program,
a shredding event and Camp Rap-a-Hope. For over 32 years, the Orange Beach Lions Club has served its community. For member-
ship info, Iris Ethridge at 251-978-9700.You can also read
