70th Annual 2020 Baldwin County Fair Creative Arts Handbook

70th Annual 2020 BALDWIN COUNTY FAIR

FAIR Seven Decades Serving Baldwin SEPT. 22 thru SEPT. 26

BALDWIN COUNTY COLISEUM

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Baldwin County Fair General Rules, Regulations & Premiums of minors under their care.

Individual Agricultural Exhibits

The Baldwin County Fair is scheduled to start on Tuesday, Sept. 22 and end the following Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020.

All agricultural articles and products for exhibit or competition in the fair must be entered on Friday, Sept. 18, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday Sept. 19 or Monday, Sept. 21, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

All items on display are entered in the name of the grower, maker, or owner, unless the Fair Management has approved otherwise.

The Fair will furnish competitive judges and their decisions are final. Judging is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 9 a.m. Only judges and their assistants are allowed in the Fair building during the selection process.

Competition is open to the general public.

Premiums positively will not be paid on items not listed.

Ribbons will be awarded.

The Fair reserves the right to change the dates, any and all rules and declare off any classes or premiums because of acts of God, excessive rains or cause not within the power of the management to control, including the COVID-19 outbreak.

Entries

Premium awards are: 1st Place - $10; 2nd Place - $8; 3rd Place - $6, except as noted. All winners are awarded for articles listed in this catalog.

In any class where entries are made by only one exhibitor, the Fair will award one premium. The decisions of the judges are final.

Exhibitors are limited to one entry in each class. All winners are awarded ribbons or cash premiums.

Tag stubs will be given to exhibitors when exhibits are entered. The stubs must be presented to identify the exhibit.

Entry blanks can be found online at www.baldwincountyfair. com.

Premium checks are mailed ASAP following the last day of the fair.

Entries found to perpetrate a fraud are automatically disqualified and no premium shall be awarded, regardless of the judges’ decision.

All entries must be original & completed within the previous 24 months.

The Fair reserves the right to judge the suitability of the entry.

Agronomy exhibits must have variety identification labels attached. The entries are not returned and become the property of the Baldwin County Fair.

Professional entries will be entered in the professional category.

All Exhibits must remain on display for the entire period of the Fair.

No premiums will be paid if exhibits are removed before stated time of release.

All special rules in other departments are equally binding as their general rules.

The Fair shall take every precaution for the safeguarding of exhibits. However, it should be understood that exhibits are entered in competition for premiums and that the owner assumes all responsibility for any loss or damage that may occur.

The Baldwin County Fair, owner of the Fair Grounds, will not be responsible or liable for accidents occurring upon any part of the said Fair Grounds, Concession Booths, Agriculture Building, Stock Barns or any other building, or tents. The management will undertake reasonable precaution in an endeavor to prevent any accidents.

The Baldwin County Fair, the owners of the Fair Grounds, are not responsible for said autos, trucks, or other vehicles or their contents, etc. while parked on the fair grounds, in the Agriculture Building or Stock Barns, etc. Management will endeavor to guard against loss or damage by using responsible precautions.

Children are forbidden to play near or around the agriculture exhibits, commercial displays, concession booths, or stock barns. Parents/guardians are responsible for behavior

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Decorations/Booth Exhibits:

Booth space shall be approximately 50 sqft. (Additional space see management.) All decorations must be freestanding and removed after the event. Use of nails, screws, staples, self adhering tape are prohibited. No decorations leaning against walls, doors or columns. No open-flame candles or gas-filled balloons are permitted. No landscape plants, portable fish ponds, fountains, or water prone exhibits. No cooking shall be allowed on premises without approval of management. No alcohol or tobacco given away in exhibits. No exhibit booths shall be used that would encumber or cut off view of other exhibit booths. All booth space users shall clean up and remove all garbage after event is over. No smoke machines shall be used in buildings. Any and all other exhibit material not mentioned in these requirements, that are deemed harmful to the building or other booth space, by management, shall not be used. Free samples by approval only. All signs must be approved.

Exhibit of Livestock:

All livestock entered will be shown as an “Exhibition Entry.”

An “exhibition entry” will consist of a “pen of animals.” One pen shall consist of less than 3 and no more than 5 head of uniform type animals of the same species. All awards will be given per pen not individual. No intact male animal will be allowed on grounds for exhibit judging. Due to limited space only 1 pen entry per person per farm.

• $5.00 per poultry entry • $75.00 per pen of cattle. $100 for three or more.

• $75.00 per pen of goats. $100 for for three or more.

• $20.00 per head for goats • $5.00 per entry for rabbits • $75.00 per pen of exotic animals • $10 per head for sheep • $50.00 per hive (protective) apiary • Due to accommodations, no registration for swine Entries based on pen availability WARNING Under Alabama law, an equine activity sponsor is not liable for injury or to the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant of the equine activities. Liability Protection Act.'

Livestock Show:

Open livestock show on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 10 a.m.

Show animals check in Friday, Sept. 25 or Saturday, Sept. 26.

Livestock Exhibitor Code of Conduct:

imals at the fair is unacceptable.

• Exhibitors are expected to provide adequate training for anyone handling their livestock. Untrained individuals, including fair personnel and visitors should not be permitted to handle animals or equipment.

• Exhibitors should take every opportunity to enhance public awareness, education and appreciation of proper livestock management and handling practices.

Rules and Regulations for Goats, Sheep, Poultry and Rabbits

• The judging of all animals will be judged on accomplishments.

• All animal exhibits will stay on exhibit for the full duration of the fair. Removal of the animals before the designated dismissal time will result in forfeiture of awards, unless approved by a fair official.

• All individuals exhibiting live animals are required to register their exhibits at the livestock registration table on Monday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. the week of the fair. Contestant numbers and stall/pen cards will be assigned at this time.

• If the animal does not fall into a specific recognized breed, it will be classified in an “Other” breed category. The same limit applies in this category (*See specific breed limitation) • Stalls/pens, water and bedding will be provided by the management. Each exhibitor will be responsible for furnishing their animal’s water and feed devices and for keeping his/her area clean and neat during the fair.

• General care, grooming, cleaning stall and feeding of animals will be the responsibility of the exhibitor with assistance only from a parent, guardian or fellow exhibitor.

• Exhibitors and parents offering guidance are expected to demonstrate courtesy and respect toward all livestock, peer exhibitors and all individuals in the fairgrounds. Anyone exhibiting inappropriate behavior may be disqualified and/or asked to leave the premises.

• All animals must be the actual property of the exhibitor and registered at the fair under his or her name, not a group or farm name. Should any entry be found to be otherwise entered, any award by judges will be forfeited.

• In the event there is but one entry in a class, the placing shall depend on the merit of the entry and the award made at the discretion of the judge.

• Each exhibitor is encouraged to fill out a fact sheet about their exhibits to be displayed for additional interesting information about the particular animal or breed.

Specifics for Goats and Sheep

1. Exhibits must be does or ewes only. NO BUCKS, RAMS OR The Baldwin County Fair is committed to responsible aniWITHERS ALLOWED. mal care and treatment. This Code of Conduct outlines what 2. The exhibitor may register up to 6 entries in the goat/sheep is expected of livestock exhibitors in the handling and exhibdivision. iting of all animals at our fair.

3. Goats and ewes can be placed in stalls together as long as they are of the same breed and size is not an issue. Each This Code has been developed to meet the following objectives: goat or ewe will be judged as a single entry.

• To ensure the health and well-being of all animals at the fair.

Specifics for Poultry • To demonstrate an accurate and responsible animal care 1. The exhibitor may register up to 3 chickens per breed. message to the public.

2. Chickens may be a hen, rooster or a combination. Grouped • To maintain the integrity of all livestock competitions, disby recognized breed. There will be a limit of 3 breeds that plays and sales. can be entered.

• Livestock and poultry must be transported to and from the 3. Each exhibitor entering more than 1 and up to 3 of a breed fair in accordance with all humane transport regulations will place them in the same pen. Each pen will be judged as and standards. a single entry.

• Loading and unloading must be undertaken using proper 4. Exhibits of turkeys will be limited to a gobbler, hen or equipment and procedures. breeding pair of a recognized breed.

• All animals must be treated and handled in a responsible 5. Exhibits of quail will be a limit of 6 per pen by recognized manner. The well-being of the animals shall take precebreed. dence over the demands of owners, sellers, buyers, orga- 6. All other fowl for exhibit not mentioned will be classed the nizers, sponsors and officials. day of registration.

• The care of all animals must be as consistent as possible with their normal schedules and standards. High stan- Specifics for Rabbits dards of nutrition, health, sanitation, environment and 1. Each exhibitor member can exhibit a doe with or without safety must be met at all times. litter and a buck from a recognized breed. No limits on the • Livestock should be prepared with proper training, fitting number of breeds. and grooming prior to the fair. Excessive disciplining of an- 2. Each pen will count as a single entry.

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DEFINITIONS Age Groups – Adult (A) – 19 years & over; and Senior (S) – ages 14 to 18; Entry – An eligible exhibit that is entered and judged.

Intermediate (I) – ages 11 to 13; Elementary (E) – ages 6 to 10; Exhibitor – Owner of the exhibit as shown on the entry form.

Agronomy – The application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production.

Exhibition Number – A permanent number that is assigned an exhibitor.

Amateur – A person who engages in an event or activity as a pastime rath- Handbook – A book that contains rules and regulation regarding entries in er than a professional – hobbyist. the Baldwin County Fair.

Class – A group of like exhibits that are judged together: a sub-category of Horticulture – The cultivation of plants. a department – same as lot.

Professional – A person who engages in an event or activity for monetary Class Number – The number assigned to each class or lot. profit. A skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft. A creator of great skill in the manual arts. A person who teaches and/or instructs a Department – A generalized category of exhibits or a group of classes/lots. particular craft or skill.

Go online at www.baldwincofair.com for REGISTRATION FORM or use form below 19477 Fairground Rd. Robertsdale, AL 36567 E-mail: bcfair@gulftel.com Office: 251-947-3247 Registration Information: 251-947-3492 Fax: 251-947-3471

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DEPARTMENT A ARTS & CRAFTS

Agricultural Antiques

All Ages Rules • Items must be at least 50 years old.

• Will be judged on rarity, craftsmanship, beauty, and age.

• Inside entry limited to 15”.

Lot 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

Advertising Item Antique Ag Equipment (Outside Only) Antique Tractors (Outside Only) Bank Books Camera Carnival/Depression Glass China Clock/Watch Clothing Cut Glass Document (Paper, Magazine, newspapers) Dolls Eye Glasses Figurine Glass Item Gloves Handcraft Item Handkerchief Item of Wood Jewelry Kitchen Item Lamp Leather Item Metal Article Milk Glass Musical Instrument Needlework Other Photograph Pottery Article Pressed Glass Quilts Silver Small Tool for Hand Use Sports Telephone Toy

ART

Adult (19 and older) Class Entries 39 Pastel – Drawing 40 Pencil, Ink, Charcoal or Marker – Drawing 41 Acrylic – Painting 42 Oil – Painting 43 Watercolor – Painting Youth Class Entries Art – Elementary (Ages 6 – 10) 44 Drawing – Other 45 Bead Art 46 Collage 47 Foil

48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56

Mixed Media Other Pastel –Drawing Pencil, Ink, Charcoal, Marker or Crayon Sculpture in the Round Sculpture Relief Acrylic – Painting Oil – Painting Watercolor – Painting

Art – Intermediate (Ages 11 – 13) 57 Drawing – Other 58 Bead Art 59 Collage 60 Foil 61 Mixed Media 62 Other 63 Pastel – Drawing 64 Pencil, Ink, Charcoal, Marker or Crayon 65 Sculpture in the Round 66 Sculpture Relief 67 Acrylic – Painting 68 Oil Painting 69 Watercolor – painting Art – Senior (ages 14 – 18) 70 Drawing – other 71 Bead Art 72 Collage 73 Foil 74 Mixed Media 75 Other 76 Pastel – Drawing 77 Pencil, Ink, Charcoal or Marker – Drawing 78 Sculpture in the Round 79 Sculpture Relief 80 Acrylic Painting 81 Oil – Painting 82 Watercolor – Painting

HANDICRAFTS

Elementary (ages 6 – 10) Class Entries: 83 Articles in Leather 84 Bracelet 85 Bread Dough 86 Candle Wicking 87 Candles 88 Ceramics 89 Clay 90 Constructed Woodcrafts 91 Counted Cross Stitch 92 Crochet 93 Dream Catchers 94 Earrings 95 Embroidery 96 Gourd Painted 97 Hair Barrettes 98 Hair Bows 99 Handmade Doll 100 Individual Exhibit 101 Knitted Belt 102 Knitting 103 Lamp 104 Latch Hook 105 Miscellaneous Other Crafts 106 Mobiles

107 Necklace 108 Other 109 Paper Mache 110 Pillow 111 Potholders 112 Quilt 113 Sand Bottle Art 114 Shawl 115 Shell Craft 116 Toboggans Intermediate (ages 11 – 13) Class Entries 117 Constructed Woodcrafts 118 Articles in Leather 119 Bracelet 120 Bread Dough 121 Candle Wicking 122 Candles 123 Ceramics 124 Clay 125 Counted Cross Stitch 126 Crochet 127 Dream Catchers 128 Earrings 129 Embroidery 130 Gourd Painted 131 Hair Barrettes 132 Hair Bows 133 Handmade Doll 134 Individual Exhibit 135 Knitted Belt 136 Knitting 137 Lamp 138 Latch Hook 139 Miscellaneous Other Crafts 140 Mobiles 141 Necklace 142 Other 143 Paper Mache 144 Pillow 145 Potholders 146 Quilt 147 Sand Bottle Art 148 Shawl 149 Shell Craft 150 Toboggans Seniors (Ages 14 – 18) Class Entries: 151 Articles in Leather 152 Bread Dough 153 Candle Wicking 154 Candles 155 Ceramics 156 Clay 157 Constructed Woodcrafts 158 Counted Cross Stitch 159 Crochet 160 Dream Catchers 161 Embroidery 162 Hair Barrettes 163 Hair Bows 164 Individual Exhibit 165 Knitted Belt 166 Knitting 167 Lamp 168 Latch Hook

169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183

Mobiles Other Paper Mache Pillow Potholders Quilt Sand Bottle Art Shawl Shell Craft Toboggans Miscellaneous Other Crafts Gourd Painted Bracelet Necklace Handmade Doll

Adults (ages 19 and Older) Class Entries: Afghans 184 Crochet 185 Knitted 186 Miscellaneous Other Christmas 187 Decorations 188 Tree Skirts 189 Stockings 190 Religious 191 Tree Ornaments Crochet 192 Tablecloth 193 Doily 194 Sweater or Blouse 195 Baby Items Dolls – Adults (19 and older) 196 Porcelain 197 Other Embroidery, Cross Stitch & Needlepoint 198 Punch Embroidery 199 Liquid Embroidery 200 Ribbon Embroidery 201 Candle Wicking 202 Crewel Items 203 Counted Cross Stitch 204 Stamped Cross Stitch 205 Holiday Decorations – Needlework 206 Baby Items – Needlework 207 Needlepoint 208 Tatting Hand Woven Work 209 Baby Blankets 210 Woven Blankets 211 Place Mats 212 Rugs Knitted 213 Baby Articles 214 Sweater 215 Miscellaneous Items 216 Poncho 217 Scarves Other Decorative Artwork 218 Aprons

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Decoupage Bathroom Accessories Bath Towels Hand Towels Calligraphy Ceramic Copper Tooling Gourd Painted Household Accessories, i.e. kitchen, etc.

Stained Glass Leather items Macrame Items Faux Stained Glass Mobiles Pine Needle Weaving Plastic Craft Pottery Tole Painting Toy – handmade Wall Hanging – Decorative

Pillows 239 Decorative 240 Embroidery 241 Pieced 242 Quilted 243 Other

ENVIRONMENTAL Rules • Clearly label all collections.

Adults Class Entries Art 262 Driftwood Art 263 Feather 264 Miscellaneous 265 Pine Cone Decoration 266 Pine Needle Art (non- woven) 267 Sand Painting

297 Sand Painting Educational - Seniors (Ages 14 – 18) 298 Insect Collection 299 Leaf Collection 300 Rock/ Gem/ Mineral Collection 301 Sea Shell Collection

SCRAPBOOKING

Educational 268 Insect Collection 269 Leaf Collection 270 Rock/ Gem/ Mineral Collection 271 Sea Shell Collection

Adults Class Entries Class Entries 302 Achievements 303 Birthdays 304 Family Heritage 305 Holidays 306 Seasons 307 Weddings 308 Vacations/Trips

Youth Class Entries Art - Elementary (Ages 6 – 10) 272 Driftwood Art 273 Feather 274 Miscellaneous 275 Pine Cone Decoration 276 Pine Needle Art (non-woven) 277 Sand Painting

Youth Elementary (Ages 6 – 10) 309 Achievements 310 Birthdays 311 Family Heritage 312 Holidays 313 Seasons 314 Weddings 315 Vacations/Trips

Shirts Decorated 244 T-shirt or Sweatshirt 245 Regular Shirt Educational - Elementary (Ages 6 – 10) 246 Vests 247 Other Appropriated Apparel – Blouses, 278 Insect Collection 279 Leaf Collection Etc. 280 Rock/ Gem/ Mineral Collection 281 Sea Shell Collection Wood 248 Sculpture – Scroll Art – Intermediate (Ages 11 – 13) 249 Woodcraft 282 Driftwood Art 250 Wood Burning 283 Feather 251 Woodworking 284 Miscellaneous 252 Woodcarving 285 Pine Cone Decoration 253 Bird House/ Feeder 286 Pine Needle Art (non-woven) 254 Ornament/Cane/Mixed Wood 287 Sand Painting Jewelry/ Hair Accessories Educational - Intermediate (Ages 11 – 13) 255 Handmade Jewelry – Necklace 288 Insect Collection 256 Handmade Jewelry – Bracelet 289 Leaf Collection 257 Handmade jewelry – Earrings 290 Rock/ Gem/ Mineral Collection 258 Handmade Jewelry – Other 291 Sea Shell Collection 259 Embroidery 260 Hair Barrettes Art – Seniors (Ages 14 – 18) 261 Other 292 Driftwood Art 293 Feather 294 Miscellaneous 295 Pine Cone Decoration 296 Pine Needle Art (non-woven)

Intermediate (Ages 11 – 13) 316 Achievements 317 Birthdays 318 Family Heritage 319 Holidays 320 Seasons 321 Weddings 322 Vacations/Trips Seniors (Ages 14 – 18) 323 Achievements 324 Birthdays 325 Family Heritage 326 Holidays 327 Seasons 328 Weddings 329 Vacations/Trips

SEWING

Adult Class Entries: 330 Active Sportswear 331 Blouses 332 Bonnet or Hat 333 Children’s Dress Clothes

334 335 336 337 338 339 340 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352

Children’s Play Clothes Dress Dress with Jacket Dressy Apparel (formal dress long/ short or skirt) Jacket and blouse Jacket or Coat Other Pants Purse Scarves Shirt Shorts Skirts Sleepwear – gowns, pajamas, robe Smocked Baby Garment Smocked Bonnet Smocked Children’s Dress Clothing Smocked Garmet Suits – includes skirt or pants

Quilts 353 Appliqued 354 Baby 355 Hand quilted 356 Handmade 357 Lap Quilt 358 Machine quilted 359 Other Youth Class Entries: Intermediate (Ages 11 – 13) 360 Apron 361 Blouse or Shirt 362 Dress 363 Handbag 364 Other 365 Pants 366 Scarves 367 Shorts 368 Skirt 369 Suit Senior (Ages 14 – 18) 370 Apron 371 Blouse or shirt 372 Dress 373 Handbag 374 Other 375 Pants 376 Scarves 377 Shorts 378 Skirt 379 Suit

DEPARTMENT C Community Exhibits 01 – School and Education Exhibits 02 – Civic and Public Service Exhibits 03 – Governmental Exhibits 04 – Armed Forces Exhibits & Veteran’s Organizations 05 – Youth Groups Exhibits 06 – Religious and Church Exhibits 07 – Extension Homemakers & Community Club Exhibit 08 – 4-H Clubs Exhibits 09 – FFA, FHA, FCCLA Exhibits 10 – Total Commercial Exhibits

Rules: Clubs may use any of the following subjects for an exhibit: u Recreation u Foods and Nutrition u Food Preservation u Clothing u Safety u Health u Housing, energy & environment, furnishings u Family relationship & child development u Family resource management u Gardening

1. Exhibits are judged as follows: 1. Theme originality & consistency.......... 15 2. Educational value.................................. 25 3. Quality of material and workmanship.40 4. Attractiveness of arrangement............. 10 5. Presentation........................................... 10 Total .................................................... 100 2. Premium Awards: • Best in Show Award $125.00 1st Place - $100 2nd Place - $ 75 3rd Place - $ 50 3. Clubs whose exhibits meet all the judges’ requirements will receive an entry pre-

mium of $25.00. Clubs that win premiums will not receive an entry premium.

4. 4 -H, FCCLA, Scout Troops and FFA Clubs are judged separately. Any youth clubs other than 4-H, FCCLA, FFA and Scouts are judged as a group.

5. A ll clubs and groups are invited to exhibit in the education area. (1) 8’ table provided. Exhibits must be free standing. Displays must be no more than 8' high.

6. E ach club/community exhibit and/or livestock entry will receive TWO gate passes.

– No Exceptions and No rain checks!

7. All banners must be approved.

DEPARTMENT F Food Preparation & Preservation

Baking Rules: •P ackage all baked items with transparent wrap on a paper plate.

•B ring one third cake, pie, or bread with a slice cut and wrapped for judging.

•B ring six cookies or candies wrapped for judging.

•P roducts baked with a mix or prepared pie crust are not eligible for judging.

•L abel your product (example: banana bread, chocolate chip cookies) •A ge Categories: Adult (19 & up), Senior (14-18) & Intermediate (11-13) Adults Class Entries: 01 Biscuits 02 Brownies 03 Cake – Angel Food, un-iced 04 Cake - Bundt – iced or un-iced 05 Cake - Chiffon Cake 06 Cake – Date Cake, un-iced

07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Cake – Decorated Cake – Fruit Cake, un-iced Cake – Layer Cake with icing Cake – Loaf Cake with icing Cake – Pound Cake – Sourdough Cake – Spice Candies/ Cookies – Bars and Squares Candies Cookies – Chocolate Chip Cookies Candies/ Cookies – Date Cookies Candies/ Cookies – Divinity Candies/ Cookies – Drop Cookies Candies/ Cookies – Fudge Candies/ Cookies – Oatmeal Cookies Candies/ Cookies – Other Candies Candies/ Cookies – Peanut Brittle Candies/ Cookies – Peanut Butter Cookies Candies/ Cookies – Pralines Candies/ Cookies – Rolled Cookies Other Baked Goods – Cheese Straws Other Baked Goods – Cinnamon Rolls Other Baked Goods – Danish Pastry Other Baked Goods – Muffins

30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

Other Baked Goods – Quick Bread Other Breads – Banana Bread Other Breads – Fruit Bread Other Breads – Zucchini Bread Other – Fruit Bread Pies – Apple Pie Pies – Pecan Pie Pies – Sweet Potato Pie Yeast Bread – One-Third Swedish Tea Ring Yeast Breads – One -Third Coffee Cake Yeast Breads – One-Third Fruit Bread Yeast Breads – One-Third Loaf Bread Yeast Breads – One-Third Loaf, Bread Machine (white) Yeast Breads – One-Third Nut Bread Yeast Breads – One-Third Strudel Yeast Breads – One-Third Yeast Bread, Rye Yeast Breads – One-Third Yeast Bread, White Yeast Breads – One-third yeast bread, Whole Wheat Yeast Breads – Rolls – 6 Yeast Breads – Sourdough Breads

50 Yeast Breads – Whole Wheat Cheese Bread Youth Class Entries Intermediate (Ages 11 – 13) 51 Biscuits 52 Brownies – 6 pieces 53 Candied Nuts 54 Candy – 6 pieces 55 Cheese Straws 56 Chocolate Chip Cookies – 6 57 Cinnamon Rolls 58 Cupcakes - 6 59 Date Cookies 60 Divinity – 6 pieces 61 Drop Cookies 62 Fudge – 6 pieces 63 Muffins – 6 64 Oatmeal Cookies – 6 65 One Third Coffee Cake, Yeast 66 One Third Loaf Bread, Quick 67 One Third Loaf, Yeast Bread 68 Other Cookies – 6 69 Peanut Brittle – 6 pieces

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120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151

Peanut Butter Cookies – 6 Popcorn Balls Sourdough Bread Yeast Rolls – 6

Seniors (ages 14 – 18) 74 Biscuits 75 Brownies 76 Candied Nuts 77 Cheese Straw 78 Chocolate Chip Cookies – 6 79 Cinnamon Rolls 80 Cupcakes – 6 81 Date Cookies 82 Divinity – 6 pieces 83 Drop Cookies – 6 84 Fudge – 6 pieces 85 Muffins – 6 86 Oatmeal Cookies 87 One Third Layer Cake, Iced 88 One Third Loaf, Quick Bread 89 One Third Loaf Yeast Bread 90 One Third Pound Cake 91 One Third yeast Coffee Cake 92 Other Cakes 93 Peanut Brittle 94 Other Candy 95 Peanut Butter Cookies 96 Popcorn Balls 97 Rolls – 6

CANNING

Adults 98 Canned Fruits – Blackberries or Dewberries 99 Canned Fruits – Blueberries 100 Canned Fruits – Figs 101 Canned Fruits – Other Fruits 102 Canned Fruits – Peaches 103 Canned Fruits – Pears 104 Canned Fruits – Plums 105 Canned Meats – Beef 106 Canned Meat – Fish 107 Canned Meat – Pork 108 Canned Meat – Poultry 109 Canned Meat – Wild Game 110 Canned Vegetables – Beets 111 Canned Vegetables – Butterbeans 112 Canned Vegetables – Carrots 113 Canned Vegetables – Corn 114 Canned Vegetables – Green or Wax Beans 115 Canned Vegetables – Mixed Vegetables 116 Canned Vegetables – Okra 117 Canned Vegetables – Other Vegetables 118 Canned Vegetables – Peanuts 119 Canned Vegetables – Peas – English

152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172

Canned Vegetables – Peas – Field Canned Vegetables – Potato – Irish Canned Vegetables – Potato – Sweet Canned Vegetables – Pumpkin Canned Vegetables – Rutabaga Canned Vegetables – Sauerkraut Canned Vegetables – Soup Mixtures Canned Vegetables – Spices Canned Vegetables – Squash Canned Vegetables – Tomato Juice Canned Vegetables – Tomatoes Dried Foods – Jerky, Beef, Venison, Etc. Dried Foods – Other Foods Dried Fruit Dried Herbs Dried Vegetables Jams or Preserves – Apple Butter Jams or Preserves – Blackberry Jam Jams or Preserves – Fig Preserves Jams or Preserves – Marmalade Jams or Preserves – Other Jams Jams or Preserves – Other Jams Jams or Preserves – Other Preserves Jams or Preserves – Peach Jam Jams or Preserves – Peach Pickles Jams or Preserves – Peach Preserves Jams or Preserves – Pear Butter Jams or Preserves – Pear Jam Jams or Preserves – Pear Preserves Jams or Preserves – Plum Preserves Jams or Preserves – Strawberry Jam Jams or Preserves – Strawberry Preserves Jams or Preserves – Watermelon Rind Preserves Jelly – Apple Jelly - Blackberry Jelly – Blueberry/Huckleberry Jelly - Elderberry Jelly – Kumquat Jelly - Loquat Jelly – Other Jellies Jelly - Pear Jelly – Pepper Jelly – Pepper Jelly - Plums Jelly – Scuppernong/Muscadine Jelly - Strawberry Pickles & Relishes – Beet Pickles Pickles & Relishes – Bread and Butter Pickles Pickles & Relishes – Chow Chow Pickles & Relishes – Cinnamon Stick Pickles Pickles & Relishes – Corn Relish Pickles & Relishes – Cucumber or Tomato Pickles & Relishes – Dill Pickles

173 Pickles & Relishes – Fruit 174 Pickles & Relishes – Green Tomato Pickles 175 Pickles & Relishes – Hot Pepper Pickles 176 Pickles & Relishes – Other Pickles 177 Pickles & Relishes – Pear Pickles 178 Pickles & Relishes –Pepper Sauces 179 Pickles & Relishes – Pickled Eggs 180 Pickles & Relishes – Pickled Okra 181 Pickles & Relishes – Salsa 182 Pickles & Relishes – Sauces 183 Pickles & Relishes – Squash Pickles 184 Pickles & Relishes – Sweet Pepper Pickles 185 Pickles & Relishes – Sweet Pickles 186 Pickles & Relishes – Vegetables 187 Syrups – Cane Syrup 188 Syrups – Sorghum Youth Seniors (Ages 14 – 18) 189 Canned Fruits – Figs 190 Canned Fruits – Other Fruits 191 Canned Fruits – Peaches 192 Canned Fruits – Pears 193 Canned Fruits – Plums 194 Canned Meats – Beef 195 Canned Meat – Fish 196 Canned Meat – Pork 197 Canned Meat – Poultry 198 Canned Meat – beef 199 Canned Vegetables – beets 200 Canned Vegetables – Butterbeans 201 Canned Vegetables – Carrots 202 Canned Vegetables – Corn 203 Canned Vegetables – Green or Wax Beans 204 Canned Vegetables – Mixed Vegetables 205 Canned Vegetables – Okra 206 Canned Vegetables – Other Vegetables 207 Canned Vegetables – Peanuts 208 Canned Vegetables – Peas – English 209 Canned Vegetables – Peas – Field 210 Canned Vegetables – Peppers 211 Canned Vegetables – Potato – Irish 212 Canned Vegetables – Potato – Sweet 213 Canned Vegetables – Pumpkin 214 Canned Vegetables – Rutabaga 215 Canned Vegetables – Sauerkraut 216 Canned Vegetables – Soup Mixtures 217 Canned Vegetables – Spices 218 Canned Vegetables – Squash 219 Canned Vegetables – Tomato Juice 220 Canned Vegetables – Tomatoes 221 Dried Foods – Dried Fruit 223 Dried Foods – Dried Herbs 224 Dried Foods – Dried Vegetables

225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 273 274

Dried Foods – Jerky Dried Foods – Other Foods Jams or Preserves – Apple Butter Jams or Preserves – Blackberry Jam Jams or Preserves – Fig Preserves Jams or Preserves – Marmalade Jam Jams or Preserves – Other Jams Jams or Preserves – Other Preserves Jams or Preserves – Peach Jam Jams or Preserves – Peach Preserves Jams or Preserves – Pear Butter Jams or Preserves – Pear Jam Jams or Preserves – Pear Preserves Jams or Preserves – Plum Preserves Jams or Preserves – Strawberry Jam Jams or Preserves – Strawberry Preserves Jams or Preserves – Watermelon Rind Preserves Jelly – Apple Jelly - Blackberry Jelly – Blueberry/Huckleberry Jelly - Elderberry Jelly - Grape Jelly - Loquat Jelly – Other Jellies Jelly - Pear Jelly - Pepper Jelly - Plum Jelly – Scuppernong/Muscadine Jelly – Strawberry Pickles & Relishes – Beet Pickle Pickles & Relishes – Bread & butter Pickles Pickles & Relishes – Chow Chow Pickles & Relishes – Cinnamon Stick Pickles Pickles & Relishes – Corn Pickles & Relishes – Cucumber or Tomato Pickles & Relishes – Dill Pickles Pickles & Relishes – Fruit Pickles & Relishes – Green Tomato Pickles Pickles & Relishes –Hot Pepper Pickles Pickles & Relishes – Other Pickles Pickles & Relishes – Peach Pickles & Relishes – Pear Pickles & Relishes – Pickled Eggs Pickles & Relishes – Pickled Okra Pickles & Relishes – Salsa Pickles & Relishes – Sauces Pickles & Relishes – Squash Pickles Pickles & Relishes – Sweet Pepper Pickles Pickles & Relishes – Sweet Pickles Pickles & Relishes – Vegetables

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Horticulture Rules: •A mateur Horticulturist may enter examples of their accomplishment.

• All entries should be pest and disease free.

•L abel entries with the common and botanical name (example: Split leaf Philodendron: Monstera deliciosa).

• Judging Criteria: • Color, vigor and general appearance • Presentation • Uniqueness of plant selections Specimen House Plant – Class H 1 African Violet 2 Fichus 3 Peace Lily 4 Etc Specimen Patio Plant – Class I. (Minimum 8-inch container with maximum height of 7 feet including container).

5 Citrus 6 Shrubs 7 Trees 8 Etc. Hanging Baskets (No Ferns) – Class M (Minimum 8-inch container) 9 Heartleaf philodendron 10 Pothos 11 Etc. Container Gardens, Novelty and Display – Class N 12 Annual Display 13 Herb Garden 14 Topiary 15 Perennial Display 16 Etc. Cut Flowers – Class O •E ntries must be displayed in suitable

containers 17 Aster hardy (Michaelmas Daisy) 18 Cardinal’s Guard 19 Celosia: Sub Color 20 Chrysanthemum 21 Celosia (Spider Flower) 22 Cornflower 23 Dianthus 24 Gerbera Daisy 25 Marigolds – 1 Spray 26 Pentas – 3 Spray 27 Petunia – 1 Spray 28 Phlox Perennial – 1 Stalk 29 Salvia 30 Sunflowers 31 Verbena – 3 Stems 32 Zinnia 33 Flowers from Bulbs 34 Ginger 35 Etc. 36 Spider Lily 37 Roses Floral Design – Class P 38 Tablescapes

Agronomy Rules: •E ntries must be the product of the current calendar year.

•A ll entries must have labels/tags attached clearly identifying the variety name.

Adult (19 and older) 39 Best 5 lbs. Bahia Grass Seed (all varieties) 40 Best Citrus Fruits (Satsumas, Kumquats, Lemons) 41 Best Display of Garden Products (5 or more products) 42 Best Category of Irish Potatoes 43 Best Category of Okra (6 or more pods) 44 Best Category of Peas – any variety 45 Best Tomatoes (6 or more) 46 Biggest Pumpkin 47 Biggest Watermelon

48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93

Banana Pepper (sweet) Banana Beans Bell pepper Butter Beans Cabbage (1 head) Chili Peppers Cinquapins Corn – 3 ears – any variety Cucumbers Eggplants Eggs Figs Gourds Grain sorghum Grapefruit Hot Pepper Honey-Pint Jar Jalapeno Peppers Japanese Persimmons (6 or more) Japanese Radish Kumquats Lemons Loquat Oats Onions Oranges Ornamental Vegetables Other Fruit Peanuts Pears Pecans – Quart jar – all shell varieties Peppers Pomegranates Satsuma Scuppernongs/Muscadines Soybeans- Quart Jar – Any Variety Squash (any variety) Sweet Potatoes (best dozen/ any variety) Wheat – Quarter Jar- Any Variety Winter Squash Millet Other Pumpkin Comb Honey Okra (6 pods)

94 Watermelon 95 Nuts Elementary (ages 6 – 10) 96 Best 5 lbs. Bahia Grass Seed (all varieties) 97 Best Citrus Fruits (Satsumas, Kumquats, Lemons) 98 Best Display of Garden Products (5 or more products) 99 Best Category of Irish Potatoes 100 Best Category of Okra (6 or more pods) 101 Best Category of Peas – any variety 102 Best Tomatoes (6 or more) 103 Biggest Pumpkin 104 Biggest Watermelon 105 Banana Pepper (sweet) 106 Banana 107 Beans 108 Bell Pepper 109 Butter Beans 110 Cabbage (1 head) 111 Chili Peppers 112 Chinquapins 113 Corn – 3 ears – any variety 114 Cucumbers 115 Eggplants 116 Eggs – 6 117 Figs 118 Gourds 119 Grain Sorghum 120 Grapefruit 121 Hot Pepper 122 Honey-Pint Jar 123 Jalapeno Peppers 124 Japanese Persimmons (6 or more) 125 Japanese Radish 126 Kumquats 127 Lemons 128 Loquats 129 Oats 130 Onions 131 Oranges 132 Ornamental Vegetables 133 Other Fruit 134 Peanuts 135 Pears

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Pecans – Quart Jar – all shell varieties Peppers Pomegranates Satsuma Scuppernongs/Muscadines Soybeans- Quart Jar – any variety Squash (any variety) Sweet Potatoes (best dozen/ any variety) Wheat – Quarter Jar- any variety Winter Squash Millet Other Pumpkin Comb Honey Okra (6 pods) Watermelon Nuts

Intermediate (Ages 11 – 13) 153 Best 5 lbs. Bahia Grass Seed (all varieties) 154 Best Citrus Fruits (Satsumas, Kumquats, Lemons) 155 Best Display of Garden Products (5 or more products) 156 Best Category of Irish Potatoes 157 Best Category of Okra (6 or more pods) 158 Best Category of Peas – any variety 159 Best Tomatoes (6 or more) 160 Biggest Pumpkin 161 Biggest Watermelon 162 Banana Pepper (sweet) 163 Banana 164 Beans 165 Bell Pepper 166 Butter Beans 167 Cabbage (1 head) 168 Chili Peppers 169 Chinquapins 170 Corn – 3 ears –any variety 171 Cucumbers 172 Eggplants 173 Eggs – 6 174 Figs 175 Gourds

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Grain sorghum Grapefruit Hot Pepper Honey-pint jar Jalapeno Peppers Japanese Persimmons (6 or more) Japanese Radish Kumquats Lemons Loquats Oats Onions Oranges Ornamental Vegetables Other Fruit Peanuts Pears Pecans – Quart Jar – all shell varieties Peppers Pomegranates Satsuma Scuppernongs/Muscadines Soybeans- quart jar – any variety Squash (any variety) Sweet Potatoes (best dozen/ any variety) Wheat – Quarter jar- any variety Millet Other Pumpkin Comb Honey Okra (6 pods) Watermelon Nuts

Seniors (ages 14 – 18) 209 Best 5 lbs. Bahia Grass Seed (all varieties) 210 Best Citrus Fruits (Satsumas, Kumquats, Lemons) 211 Best Display of Garden Products (5 or more products) 212 Best Category of Irish Potatoes 213 Best Category of Okra (6 or more pods)

214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255

Best Category Best Category of Peas – any variety Best Tomatoes (6 or more) Biggest Pumpkin Biggest Watermelon Banana Pepper (sweet) Banana Beans Bell Pepper Butter Beans Cabbage (1 head) Chili Peppers Chinquapins Corn – 3 ears – any variety Cucumbers Eggplants Eggs – 6 Figs Gourds Grain Sorghum Grapefruit Hot Pepper Honey-Pint jar Jalapeno Peppers Japanese Persimmons (6 or more) Japanese Radish Kumquats Lemons Loquats Oats Onions Oranges Ornamental Vegetables Other Fruit Peanuts Pears Pecans – Quart Jar – all shell varieties Peppers Pomegranates Satsuma Scuppernongs/Muscadines Soybeans- Quart Jar – any variety Squash (any variety) Sweet Potatoes (best dozen/ any variety)

256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264

Wheat – Quarter jar- any variety Winter Squash Millet Other Pumpkin Comb Honey Okra (6 pods) Watermelon Nuts

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Photography PREMIUMS AWARDED TO AMATUERS ONLY. PROFESSIONAL WORK FOR SHOW ONLY! Rules • Exhibitors are permitted to show only one picture per class in any one category.

• All photographs must be mounted on 8”x 10” construction paper or stronger paper.

• Photographs exceeding 20”x 24” are acceptable if space premits.

• Additional Premium • Best Photo in Show $25 All Ages Class Entries Black and White 01 Animal 03 Florals 05 People 07 Scenic 09 Other Color 02 Animals 04 Floral 06 People 08 Scenic 10 Other

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The amendment to Section 2.02 will add the definition of vacation rental to the Zoning Ordinance. The definition will mirror the definition proposed for the License Ordinance. The definition will include single-family dwellings and two-family dwellings/duplexes constructed for occupancy where the owner or authorized lessee offers hosted and non-hosted accommodations for a duration of 14 consecutive days or less and does not include accessory structures (garage, storage sheds) It would permit vacation rentals in the following zon-

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The Orange Beach City Council heard public input to a change in the definition and allowance of vacation rentals at its most recent meeting. The Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered this application to amend the zoning ordinance to define and regulate hosted accommodations, non-hosted accommodations and vacation rentals at its regular meeting in February 2018. The Planning Commission gave the amendment a positive recommendation with a vote of

Every year as the days get longer and the soft sand heats up along the Gulf Coast, female loggerhead sea turtles, some weighing as much as 400 pounds, pull themselves from their watery habitat onto our sandy beaches to lay their nests. For information on how you can help these creatures, jump to page 34.

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Fairhope canine officer retires Fairhope Canine Officer Segan retired last week after eight years of service to the city. To see photos from Officer Segan’s last day, turn to Page 2.

SFHS Band returns from Chicago The Spanish Fort High Marching Band recently returned from the Windy City. Find out why on Page 3.

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for prosecution, he was unable to provide many details. “What I can tell you is Mr. Burns was acquainted with the victim, Mr. Dudley, for a period of time and I can also tell you the Orange Beach Police Department in conjunction with Foley Police Department and Gulf Shores, have been diligent in this and pursuing all leads which led to this arrest this morning,” Fierro said in a press conference Sunday afternoon.

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An arrest has been made in connection with the homicide investigation in Orange Beach.

Sunday morning the OBPD interviewed Micheal Burns, a Gulf Shores resident, and arrested him in connection with the homicide. He is being charged with murder.

Police chief Joe Fierro said due to the ongoing nature of the investigation and the potential

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mately 11 a.m., Orange Beach Police and Fire responded in reference to an unresponsive person on the ground at the North end of Cypress Street on Wolf Bay. The person was identified as a white male in his 50’s who was the victim of an apparent gunshot wound. The case was quickly classified a homicide.

After notifying next of kin, the police department released the name of the deceased as Raymond Curtis Dudley, 53 years of age, and homeless. Dudley was

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Schools from across Baldwin County competed in the annual Special Olympics, held in Fairhope last Friday. The day kicked off with the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. Officers carried the torch for three miles from Fairhope High School to Fairhope Municipal Stadium where the games were held. See Out & About on pages 6 - 7 for more photos.

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Schools from across Baldwin County competed in the annual Special Olympics, held in Fairhope last Friday. The day kicked off with the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. Officers carried the torch for three miles from Fairhope High School to Fairhope Municipal Stadium where the games were held. See Out & About on pages 6 - 7 for more photos.

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originally from the State of Massachusetts and a registered sex offender.

Fierro said he and the department were confident the crime occurred where the body was found. He also said Dudley and Burns were acquaintances who

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Original Oyster House will award two Chelsea Garvin Spirit Scholarships The Original Oyster House will award two $1,000 Chelsea Garvin Spirit Award Scholarships to high school seniors in Baldwin County.

In 2006, the Chelsea Garvin Spirit Award Scholarship was created in loving memory of Chelsea Garvin who was

Scholarships you must be a high school senior of Baldwin County in the 2017-2018 school year with a minimum 2.5 GPA, have participated in recent school or community art event and submit artwork that reflects the Original Oyster House in some way. Artwork medi-

a 2004 graduate of Fairhope High School, a Fish River Fire Department Rescue Diver, an Original Oyster House employee and a talented artist. Tragically, Chelsea’s life was cut short in a boating accident in 2005.

To qualify for the 13th Annual Chelsea Garvin Spirit Award

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Students and mentors in the Airbus Foundation Flying Challenge prepare to take a ride in an airplane thanks to the pilots at Lightning Aviation.

Foley is accepting applications for vendors to participate in the Heritage Park Marketplace. Our first market days will be Friday, April 20 and April 27. The marketplace will be closed for the Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival on May 5 and for Art in the Park on May 12 (for their set up in the park). Heritage Park Marketplace will resume on May 18 and 25, June 1 and SEE ARTISTS, PAGE

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Schools from across Baldwin County competed in the annual Special Olympics, held in Fairhope last Friday. The day kicked off with the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. Officers carried the torch for three miles from Fairhope High School to Fairhope Municipal Stadium where the games were held. See Out & About on pages 6 - 7 for more photos.

BCBE holds groundbreakings for Elberta High, Magnolia School Last week, Baldwin County Schools officials broke ground on nearly $14.5 million in school expansions. School system staff, Baldwin County Board of Education members and other elected officials were on hand at Elberta High School and Magnolia School for the groundbreaking ceremonies.

Elberta High’s groundbreaking was for Phase II of construction that will help finish the project of creating a high school for Elberta. Magnolia School’s

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During this week’s Baldwin County Commission meeting, Sheriff Hoss Mack gave a presentation on his department’s spending for jail inmate meals, in light of recent reporting around the state of other sheriffs using inmate meal funds to supplement their own salaries.

Mack said that wasn’t the case in Baldwin County, as inmate

meal spending is actually funded at a deficit from the state.

“Meals cost $1.13 each or $3.38 per day,” Mack said. “The state gives us $1.75 per day to feed an inmate, so we’re losing $1.63 per day.”

With an average of 500 to 510 inmates per day in the Baldwin County jail facility, that amounts to an almost $815 per day loss that has to be made up.

Mack said he uses a housing agreement with the federal gov-

ernment and the city of Bay Minette to help bridge the funding gap on inmate meal plans.

Mack said all of the county jail’s meals are prepared by Aramark Industries — a food vendor who also provides services to several universities and hospitals across the state.

Mack said the meals follow a full dietary plan approved by a dietitian, and that 21 different meal plans are currently available for inmates.

“A lot of those are governed by medical conditions and other health issues inmates might have,” Mack said. “Any deviation from our dietitian approved plan has to be signed off on by a physician.”

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FOLEY — Lightning Aviation, a local flight school located at the Foley Municipal Airport, joined forces with the Airbus Foundation Flying Challenge, based out of Mobile, to give students from Palmer Pillans Middle School the ride of their lives.

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At approximately 12:25 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, Alonso-De Leon Alabama State Troopers responded to the scene of a fatal crash involving a bicycle on County 13 north of AL 104. Jose Luis Alonso-De Leon, 36, of Silverhill, was traveling south on County 13 in a 2003 Dodge Ram pick-up

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SILVERHILL — After a somewhat heated discussion at its March 19 meeting, the Silverhill Town Council agreed to reimburse the Silverhill Library Board for roof repairs at the historic Oscar Johnson Memorial Library.

Repairs on the more than 100-year-old structure were first brought up at the council’s Feb. 5 meeting when they were tabled to decide on the cashing of a certificate of deposit owned by the library, then were tabled again at the Feb. 19 meeting after Director Shirley Stephens questioned the use of library funds for the repairs, which will cost approximately $9,300.

At the Feb. 19 meeting, Stephens stated that the funds were raised through the annual Memorial Weekend car show, which started as a fundraiser for the library, along with bake sale and other fundraisers and were designated for future

The Rotary Club of Fairhope recently presented the Blake Bauer Memorial Service Award to Fairhope Police Department Communications Officer Jennifer Routten.

Routten works in the FPD’s dispatch center, where she proudly serves the citizens of Fairhope and helps advocate for officer safety. Her enormous sense of duty, tremendous work ethic and personality to affect positive change has earned her this year’s high honor within our department.

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The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber honored its “Best of the Best” at its Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration on Tuesday, March 13 at the Orange Beach Event Center. For winners and more info, see page 2.

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Herb Malone told the Gulf Shores City Council that current spring break tourism numbers are on pace to beat 2017 and a peak is expected in the next two weeks.

Malone, President and CEO of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism, gave his update at the end of a recent council work session. Mayor Robert Craft also gave a report on the progress of the

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The State Champion Bald Cypress tree near Bayou Jessamine measures 27 feet around.

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Former Elberta Councilman John Conti and Elberta town officials found themselves in Baldwin County District Court last week for a hearing involving Conti’s lawsuit against the town for reimbursement funds the former councilman said are owed to him, but no resolution came from the hearing.

Conti filed a lawsuit against the town of Elberta Jan. 18 following a continued issue involving travel reimbursement for a conference Conti attended in 2015.

According to the lawsuit, Conti sought the full $2,761.64 reimbursement as well as $176 in court costs and $587.41 in interest.

“The defendant has wrongfully and in bad faith repeatedly failed to pay the plaintiff upon numerous requests for payment for the plaintiff’s travel expenses on official town business as a representative to the National League of Cities Conference in Washing-

We looked out over the forest floor, covered ankle deep in water and muck.

The three men looked at me.

We were so close. Or at least we hoped.

One GPS directed our trek left. The other pointed to the right. They needed to find it before they ever attempted to bring a crowded boat of tourists out.

But with the water well above a level that was comfortable for even seasoned hikers, my Nikes and I were no match for their wading boots. We would carry on only if I was comfortable with the risk.

By God, I was seeing that tree.

We were on a pilgrimage to the State Champion Bald Cypress tree near Bayou Jessamine. Words like big and huge are far too trivial to describe its

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District Judge Bill Scully hears the case involving a lawsuit brought against the town of Elberta by former Councilman John Conti (right) regarding travel reimbursements from 2015. ton D.C. in March of 2015,” the lawsuit said. “In August 2017, the State Deputy Attorney General recommended the town pay the travel expenses.”

The reimbursement has continued to be an issue between Conti and the town since 2015, when Conti was still a member

of the town council.

Numerous votes were taken to reimburse the money to Conti during his tenure on the council, which ended in Nov. 2016, with all of them tying 3-3 and failing.

In the hearing in District Court March 23, Judge Bill Scully entertained a motion from the town

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More information has come out regarding Jose Luis AlonsoDe Leon, a Silverhill resident and illegal immigrant accused of killing Daphne woman Amy Hawkins on the morning of March 25.

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case say when Alonsohit and killed Hawkins De Leon was taken into while she was riding custody he was in posher bike along County session of a stolen pisRoad 13 in Fairhope. He tol and was drunk. fled the scene and was Baldwin County later arrested by the District Attorney Bob Fairhope Police Department on Greeno Road at Alonso-De Leon Wilters said they have found seven different the Baldwin Shopping aliases for Alonso-De Leon durCenter. ing this investigation and that Investigators assigned to the

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Wilters said Alonso-De Leon is currently charged with manslaughter, leaving the scene of the accident with injury/death and felony third degree receiving stolen property, as well as an immigration hold. Bond has been set for $500,000.

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