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Could food trucks soon be allowed in Gulf Shores?

Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism celebrates volunteer ambassadors Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism honored its volunteers at the annual Ambassador Appreciation Luncheon at The Event Center at Cosmo’s Courtyard in Orange Beach. Over the past year, these volunteers spent many hours working diligently to prepare 18,233 sporting event bags for the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Sports Commission, 31,157 conventions and meetings bags for the sales team and greeting guests in the welcome centers. To learn more about these awesome ambassadors for our area, visit Page 36.

Council considers ordinance changing for mobile vendors

Gulf Coast Arts Alliance hold memorial show the works of this well-known artist. At the request of her family and her life-long partner, Kathy Johnson, all proceeds from the sale of Young’s work during the month of April will be given to the non-profit she loved so much, the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance. Young grew up in rural Southwest Mississippi, received her B.S. and M.S. degrees at the Uni-

SUBMITTED The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance will have a special memorial exhibit for one of the Gulf Coast’s most beloved folk artists, Opal Young, who passed away in February. The Opal Young Memorial Exhibit will be April 16-29 with a reception to be held from 6-8 p.m. on April 17. The public has a special invitation to attend, enjoy refreshments and browse

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Talking transit troubles Island cities consider mobility options By CRYSTAL COLE crystal@gulfcoastmedia.com

Baldwin EMC hosts record blood drive A record 122 pints of blood were donated in a recent blood drive sponsored by Baldwin EMC. To learn more about the event that could save as many as 366 lives, turn to Page 37.

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The white sand beaches in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach attract over a million visitors each year, and elected officials within those municipalities are debating the best ways to address problems of mobility for those visitors once they arrive. Both Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are considering new proposals to help increase visitors’ abilities to get around the area, including ride sharing programs like Uber and Lyft and public transit options.

Gulf Shores considers allowing Uber, other ride sharing companies During last week’s Gulf Shores City Council meeting, Revenue Supervisor Marcy Kichler presented the council with a transportation network company ordinance that could allow a structured way for the

city to allow ride sharing companies like Uber or Lyft to operate within the city. “Citizens and visitors to the area are very familiar with ride sourcing companies, and they’ve expressed a strong desire to have the transportation option available to them,” Kichler said. “We’ve drafted the requirements for the transportation network company ordinance as closely as reasonable to our taxi cab ordinance, considering they have similar business needs.” Kichler said the companies would have to go through the same requirements the city expects of cab companies within its borders. “The brief highlight of the requirements are an annual business and franchise agreement will be required, annual vehicle inspection by an NSB certified garage, national local criminal background checks, driving record checks and national sex

offender data base checks will be required annually,” Kichler said. “They also would need to have primary auto liability insurance that provides $1 million in coverage. The vehicles also have to be approved by the chief of police.” There is one change to the proposed ordinance that would be different than the cab companies’ regulations - transportation network company drivers would not be allowed to solicit riders anywhere but on their apps. “One restriction different from the taxi drivers is that TNC drivers are restricted to pre-arranged rides that were scheduled on the digital platform,” Kichler said. “They can’t solicit street hails or pick up people they solicit.” The ordinance, if approved, would also expire Dec. 31, 2018, giving the council the ability to renew it or cancel it if the city SEE TRANSIT, PAGE

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Gulf Shores’ city leaders and residents discussed a possible ordinance change during last week’s council work session that could see food trucks and mobile vendor courts soon become a part of the city’s business landscape. Planning Director Andy Bauer told the council the amendment to the ordinance contained two possibilities council members could approve: one governing mobile vendor courts for food trucks and then one just allowing food trucks at specific locations. “What the proposed regulations will do is provide for minimum standards and an application review process for both food trucks and the mobile vendor court, both of which would only be allowed by conditional use permit approval,” Bauer said. “Conditional use permit approval must be processed in front of the planning commission and the city council in public hearings, and also conditional use permitting gives the planning commission and city council the authority to approve with conditions or deny the permit based on the individual specifics of each application.” Bauer said the changes were proposed after hearing from members of the community. “The reason we’ve developed this proposal is we’ve gotten requests from several local property owners and businesses owners that would like to either develop a property with a mobile vendor court or have a food truck at an existing business, so we thought that was something we could bring forward,” Bauer said. A mobile vendor court, according to Bauer, would be a permanent site where a number of food trucks could park and situate for a long length of time. “A mobile vendor court would have similar requirements as if you were building a new business,” Bauer said. “You have to put in parking, landscaping, drainage, utilities, bathrooms, so SEE FOOD TRUCKS, PAGE

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versity of Southern Mississippi, after which she taught at William Carey College in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. After retirement, Young moved to Gulf Shores and started creating art from seashells and driftwood. She later began painting in oil and acrylic on canvas and board. Her folk art captured the eye of lovers of outside art, and her works became among the most collected in the coastal area. More than 50 pieces of art will be on display during the Opal Young Memorial Exhibit. Young was unrestrained by subject matter in her art. She loved to paint roosters, fish, sailboats, sunsets, the ocean and just about anything that caught her fancy. The Gulf Coast Arts Alliance is a non-profit organization with office and Art Gallery at 225 East 24th Avenue in the Waterway Vil-

City’s ball fields will see $1 million changes By CRYSTAL COLE crystal@gulfcoastmedia.com

lage district of Gulf Shores. For information about the Opal Young Memorial Exhibit, telephone 251-948-2627 or email gulfcoastartsalliance@gmail.com.

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Questions about upgrades for the city’s recreation facilities were a major topic of discussion in Orange Beach last week, as council members and city staff talked about the need for changes to be made. City Administrator Ken Grimes told the council changes to the city’s ball fields would be the first big project that would need to happen soon. “We’ve been dealing for the last couple of years that we’re going to renovate our facilities and get rid of the chainlink backstops,” Grimes said. “So, the backstops and dugouts that exist out there today, the corrosion is at the point after 14 years or 15 years at the Sportsplex, it’s concerning just in the sense that you can’t fix it so you can replace it.” Grimes said the

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did not like the way the companies were operating. Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft said the taxi ordinance has worked well for the city, and he hoped this ordinance would be able to provide a service many residents and visitors have asked for over recent years. “Of all of the emails that I get from visitors as mayor of our town complaining about something we don’t have, this is number one,” Craft said. “With that in mind, we know that creates a little bit of difficulty and an adversarial position between that and our taxi drivers, which we are thankful that we have and have had. At the end of the day, the citizens and the customer makes the decision more so than we or you. We’re going to have to listen to them to some extent and see if we can come up with a modified position where we can accomplish both because we’d like to have taxis and Uber both in town if we can make that happen.” Several cab company owners spoke out against the possible new ordinance during the meeting. Jeff Beach, with A Better Cab, said he was concerned about surge pricing done by companies like Uber and how it would affect special events like the Hangout Fest. “That festival shouldn’t go on unless they’ve got enough transportation for

changes would include pro-style netting as the backdrop, which is what most newer facilities are electing to go with, as well as a low three-foot wall between the dugouts, home plate and around all nine fields. “This is what you have in most modern facilities like Gulf Shores,” Grimes said. What would stand out for Orange Beach’s fields is a feature no one else would have: wind structures that look like canvas sails. “We want to create something that gives us style because there will be 18 of these things by the end of next year when we create Phase Two of the project,” Grimes said. “We also want to figure out how to keep the maximum wind flow because on a day with 100 degree heat, you melt in a dugout. It’s just so much heat coming down, and you

their 45,000 people,” Beach said. “There’s no taxi company, Uber that can handle that and the surge pricing will be in effect when Uber is over here. I understand you listen to ‘Where’s Uber? Where’s Uber? Where’s Uber?’ and you have to field that, but you have to be careful of what you ask for. People are going to be getting Uber here and they’re going to be paying that crazy surge pricing.” Terri Dixon, another cab company owner, said she had concerns about background checks for ride sharing drivers, as there had been issues with those checks not being done properly in other places. Kichler said that hasn’t been an issue in other Alabama municipalities. “Well, that hasn’t happened here in Alabama and there are multiple municipalities where they have been approved with the third party background checks,” Kichler said. Not all of the public comments were negative, however. Resident Patrick Bussey said ride sharing companies coming to Gulf Shores would help fill a need many people have asked for. “If we don’t have Uber, Lyft or other options out there, I think it’s a move backward,” Bussey said. “I think it sets us on a track. I travel a good bit and use Uber and Lyft. I’ve never had a bad experience, always been super pleased and just like everyone else I have heard person after

can’t block that.” Grimes said time is of the essence to get these changes made in order to have minimal impact on tournaments and league play on the fields. “When we come out of the last summer ball tournament, we’re going to be ready to go, so what you’re going to see over the next several months is getting us ready through the bid process and planning so that once we come out of those tournaments,” Grimes said. Random Guy added that some of the additional costs for this project were to have an engineer design and sign off on the plans for that design to lessen the city’s liability and make sure every change being made was both safe and functional. Mayor Tony Kennon said this was something the city would likely have

person come here and ask why we don’t have Uber. As a local, I would love it, and I’m definitely in favor.”

Orange Beach looking at public transit options For their part, Orange Beach city leaders are looking at possibly creating a public transit system to help ferry visitors to popular spots throughout the city. A group recently completed a feasibility study with 2,200 responses from visitors and locals, with 60 percent of respondents saying they would consider using a public transit system to help them get around Orange Beach. The research shows most would use the service to get to destinations like the beach, The Wharf and the city’s many restaurants. Wiley Page, who helped the group put the study together, said he feels the number of those in favor of a transit system will likely get larger. “It’s a number we expect to continue to grow if we grow out this program like we’re planning to do,” Page said. The first route likely to be implemented would stretch along the beach road as a beach shuttle service, going from the Hangout in Gulf Shores all the way over the bridge. It would likely kick off with a seasonal schedule, running from May to September. For a two bus system, the program would cost $467,766 per year for the five

to do to stay competitive in the sports tourism field. “We’re in a competition,” Kennon said. “Foley just built fields. We want ours to be unique and color is attractive. If you have a Disney World like ball field, people like being around. And they like shade and they like amenities, so that’s where we’re going.” Kennon said the costs would be around $1 million when the project would be completed. “It’s $1 million to renovate this place,” Kennon said. “This will cost $1 million to do our fields perfectly, so we’ll be doing the entire complex but part of that is going to be aesthetics. We want it to be unique and attractive.” Councilman Jerry Johnson said he was fine with having an engineer oversee the process for SEE RECREATION, PAGE

year trial period. With four buses, the number raises to $698,465; with six, it goes to $903,362. Revenue during that period for a two bus system would create an expected $674,159 total, leaving the program with a potential shortfall of $330,934 per year. “You don’t start a transit system to make money,” Page said. “No transit system pays for itself. This is just an amenity to support and attract visitors.” Orange Beach Councilman Jerry Johnson, who serves on the committee studying this potential program, said he thinks it would fill a need for both visitors and the business community. “I think this is filling a need that we’re starting to see now,” Johnson said. “If we stand this up and give it a five year commitment, I think we’re only going to see it continue to grow.” The committee approached the county commission about potentially partnering with the city on the idea, and received tentative support from the commissioners. “If it would work anywhere, it would work there,” Elliott said. “The question comes down to the money side of things and where we’re coming up with the funds for that.” Orange Beach city officials said they would like to continue to study the matter to see if it would be the best possible solution to the issue.

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temporary because that’s the only way this is going to work here when you’ve got a 100 day season because they ain’t going to stay when there ain’t nothing there,” Schwartz said. “And there are competing people there who had to invest money and to go through the process to get to where we are today. I don’t think it’s fair to have temporary people come in to do a permanent job.” Craft said the topic was a difficult issue, but one city leaders needed to discuss and come to a decision on. “We look at it with concern on both sides because we don’t want to hurt our people who have been established here, but we also don’t want to get left behind because change happens,” Craft said. “Food trucks are change and change is difficult. Changing is not fun, it’s not easy and it’s difficult to analyze and establish. We have to keep up with the world and we can’t get left behind. It’s a difficult balance, but it’s an important decision we’re going to have to make. We’re looking to future and trying to find the best way possible to get there without doing any harm.”

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although it may not be as much of an investment as a new business, there is a significant amount of investment in going with the mobile vendor court idea. Because of that investment, staff believes it’s going to be on a lot more permanent basis than the food truck idea.” Bauer told the council his staff felt more comfortable with the mobile vendor court idea and said the council could choose to allow individual food trucks at locations through the usage of a pilot program rather than a complete ordinance amendment. Bauer added the city’s planning commission had three questions it was leaving up to the council to decide and mandate: locations food trucks would be permitted, whether or not vendors could rotate in a mobile food court and what, if any, signage would be allowed for these businesses. Mayor Robert Craft reiterated this ordinance change would not just allow food trucks to pop up anywhere within the city. “There’s nothing in here that allows for any

residents are asking for. “As we look around our neighbors, we see Foley to the north, we see Orange Beach to the east and Pensacola - we see food trucks happening in other parts of our contiguous area and my feeling is if we don’t follow suit or do something like that, we’re going to be losing some tourism dollars or dining dollars,” Shamburger said. Several residents spoke out against the ordinance change, however, including business owners nearby Shamburger’s brewery. Charlie Rosser, who owns an interest in Tacky Jack’s restaurant, said his concern wasn’t possible competition with the food trucks but safety in the area. “That intersection there where the brewery and Tacky Jack’s is is probably one of the most dangerous places in this whole area,” Rosser said. “You can’t tell me that there won’t be cars parking on the side of the road to run up to the food truck to get a sandwich.” Resident Richard Schwartz said he didn’t like changing the ordinance because it would only be for people who would stay just for the peak tourist season. “You talk about going

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type of food truck parking other than permanently affixed on private property,” Craft said. “They have to be on private property. It’s not on right of ways, not on city owned property, it’s not in the beach areas. This is just on a private piece of property if it’s a food court developed for that purpose or if it’s just on some other private business area designed for that purpose.” Jim Shamburger, owner of Big Beach Brewing Company, is one of the business owners who would like to be able to offer food truck amenities as a addition to his business. “As people go to breweries, not only around Alabama but everywhere else in the nation, part of the experience has to do with a food truck being there,” Shamburger said. “We didn’t plan the brewery thinking a food truck was going to happen. This would be an enhancement for our business, but also for the city of Gulf Shores for them to be able to come here and try our beer but also enjoy the food truck experience.” Shamburger said if the city chose to allow food trucks, they’d be following suit for other nearby municipalities in providing a service visitors and

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Community Calendar Mondays 8 & 9 a.m. - Pier Fishing 101: Beginner’s course on pier fishing. Learn safety, regulations, how to set up gear, pick bait, and fish from the Gulf State Park Pier. Free program, but if you intend to fish please obtain saltwater fishing license in advance. Purchase online “http://www. outdooralabama.com/saltwaterrecreational-licenses” or Pier Bait Shop. Program cancelled in event of lightening.

Tuesdays 3:30 p.m.- Eco Art: Join us at Lake Shelby Picnic Pavilion to participate in an art project/ craft that highlights a natural aspect of the Park. (New crafts each week.)

Wednesdays 9 a.m.- Guided kayaking tour at Lake Shelby. $20 includes single kayak, lifejacket and one hour guided kayaking tour to explore the basics of kayaking and a short trip around the lake. Limited spaces available so please call for reservation. 251948-7275 dial 9 then ext. 2128. 7 p.m. - Star Gazing at the Pier: Meet at the Gulf State Park Pier for a guided exploration of the sky, stars, planets and constellations. Weather dependentif stars are not visible program is cancelled for that week.

Thursdays Children of all ages are invited to join in the fun with Miss Amy, Children’s Librarian of the Thomas B. Norton Public Library

in Gulf Shores for Once Upon a Story Time. Games, crafts, a snack, and, of course, a great story, are all part of the program. Join us every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Thanks to donations from our wonderful patrons, we now have supplies to kick start our LEGO Club. Join us once a month to build, build, build! Each month we will have a challenge to help inspire participants ages 6 and up! All are welcome to free-build their own creations, or to participate in LEGO Club challenges! Our LEGO Club will be meeting the fourth Thursday of every month from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Cassie Chenoweth, Children’s Librarian. E-mail: cchenoweth@cityoforangebeach.com Phone#: 251-981-2923

Fridays 9:00 a.m. - Geo Caching 101: Geocaching is a world-wide treasure hunt that combines a little bit of technology with exploring the great outdoors. Come to the Education Building at the Gulf State Park along with a handheld GPS or Smartphone and learn about this great past-time that will take you to beautiful places that you otherwise would not have discovered. After the class you, you can meet the park guide at the Gulf Oakridge Trail Head to apply what you have learned.

Sundays The Skins Games and Hole in One Tournaments, hosted by

the City of Orange Beach Gold Center, is back every Sunday through Mar. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. The fun will include Skins on each hole, a closest to the pin on one hole and nine sponsors for a hole-in-one. This means you have 18 chances for a hole-inone. Free hot dog lunch at 12:15 p.m. There is a $250 hole in one prize. This season’s sponsors are Benedetto’s, Big Fish, Cactus Cantina, Cobalt, Cosmo’s, Cox Pools, Diamond Jim & Mrs. Donna, Ginny Lane, and Island Air Conditioning & Heating. Each hole is an opportunity to win $250. The cost is $12.50 for members and $29 for nonmembers. For more information, call 251-981-4653.

UPCOMING APRIL 15 The Waterway Village Zydeco and Crawfish Festival boils up a beaucoup of fun on Saturday, April 15 in Gulf Shores. Locals and visitors are invited to sink their teeth into hot, juicy crawfish throughout the day while dancing to the infectious rhythms of some of the best Zydeco bands from around the South. There will be arts and crafts vendors and children’s activities. The Waterway Village Zydeco and Crawfish Festival will be located along East 24th Avenue in Gulf Shores. Admission is free to the public. Parking for the festival will be available at the Waterway Village public parking lot and free shuttles will be running from the Erie Meyer Civic Center and

Meyer Park. East 24th Avenue will be closed to all traffic from the W.C. Holmes Bridge to Acme Oyster House. For more information, call 251968-1172. Kick off your Easter celebration with the City of Gulf Shores as they host Breakfast with the Bunny at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 15 at the Erie H. Meyer Civic Center. Families of all ages are invited to enjoy an old-fashioned breakfast of bacon, sausage, eggs and pancakes before having pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. The first 50 children will receive a complimentary picture with the Easter Bunny Tickets are available at the door for $5.00, while children 3 and under are free. For more information about Breakfast with the Bunny, contact the Special Events Division at 251-968-1171 or visit www. gulfshoresal.gov.

APRIL 16 A special Easter Sunrise Service for the entire community to be held on the beach behind the Flora-Bama Lounge from 6:307:30 a.m. Come celebrate the risen Lord Easter Morning! Services also offered on the beach at 9 & 11 a.m. Chairs for the first 600 people, you can bring your own as well.

APRIL 20 The City of Gulf Shores has announced the lineup for the Music at Meyer Park concert series. These annual springtime concerts have become a fan favorite for locals and visitors

alike. New Earth Army will close out the 2017 edition of Music at Meyer Park on April 20. This Florida Panhandle based band pulls influences from rock, blues, funk and jazz to create a new yet familiar sound. Melissa Joiner, a native of Baldwin County, is the lead vocalist for New Earth Army. Submersed in the music scene since birth, Joiner brings a diverse style, creative use of formal opera training and Delta blues influence to the group. All Music at Meyer Park concerts are free to the public and begin at 6 p.m. Meyer Park is located in the Waterway Village District at 400 E 22nd Avenue in Gulf Shores. For more information about Music at Meyer Park, contact the City of Gulf Shores Special Events Division at 251968-1172.

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APRIL 24 The Orange Beach Public Library be hosting a Technology Class on the subject of Windows 10 on April 24 from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Seating is first come, first serve and please feel free to bring your laptop with you. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Lisa Leinhos, Reference Librarian. Phone: (251) 981-2923 Email: lleinhos@ cityoforangebeach.com

APRIL 29 18th Annual Lower Alabama Chapter of Coastal Conservation Association Beach Party at Orange Beach Community Center from 6-10 p.m. Live auction, silent auction, raffle, dinner by Cosmos and live music. Tickets are $100 per couple and $65 for a single. Each includes

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Attract Birds to Your Garden This Spring On these lovely spring mornings, there is not much I enjoy better than sharing a cup of coffee with my husband, out DOOLEY on our patio with BERRY a menagerie of Beyond the Garden Gate backyard birds singing to us, and chasing each feeders other among the trees. is very imTheir brilliant colors, the portant. They trilling of their songs, the should not be sweetness when a couple placed too far feeds each other from our from trees or feeders - all provide for bushes to allow a cheery start to the day. for a comfortThere are probably a few able short flight to safety. folks who don’t enjoy the Like the successful smorgasbord of sights owner of a favorite restauand sounds that these rant or cafe might do, it is enthusiastic visitors proa good idea to learn what vide in gardens, patios or our aviary visitors like porches, but I don’t know to eat. Choosing the right anyone like that! food is important because It is not difficult to boost some birds are picky the chances of seeing a eaters, while others are wider variety of birds in much less choosy. Learn your own backyard. Feedto identify your garden ing the birds is probably birds and, with a little the quickest and easiest knowledge and experiway to invite feathered mentation, you can tailor friends to visit and stay your bird food menu to a while. It may take a please them. Different little time for birds to feel birds eat different things comfortable approaching just like people do, so it is any new feeders you put helpful to offer a variety out. Birds are creatures of of food types. Black-oil habit and it may require sunflower is the most several days for them popular bird seed and will to observe and feel safe attract a wide variety of before they make their birds to the feeder. Blue approach. Show a bit of jays, cardinals, chickapatience and try to think dees, finches, nuthatches like a bird to determine and sparrows love them. what you can do to help Thistle is a small, high them feel safe. quality seed that goldThe location of your

finches love. These beautiful golden delights are a pleasure to watch as

they enjoy this favorite meal. Seed mixes are popular with beginning bird enthusiasts because they do attract many types of birds. “Nomess” seed mixes have been de-hulled and will cut down on the mess below the feeder. Ground feeding birds, such as doves, juncos and sparrows will usually enjoy this ground buffet. Suet is a cake of animal fat and is a healthy source of protein for birds, especially during winter months when food is scarce. Suet can be a lifeline for hungry birds. Nectar is colored, sugar water and is placed in a hummingbird feeder. Hummingbirds are the most notable nectarloving birds and are a real pleasure to watch as they dart from feeder to feeder and seem to feed practically all day long!

There are many other types of food that appeals to birds. Many enjoy peanuts, peanut butter, cracked corn, millet, apple slices and oranges, as well as bread crumbs. Many bird species will stay on the ground to feed and will gobble up seeds spilled from your feeders. Small mats of leaf litter can be mounded up around the yard to

provide a natural habitat for many insects and grub-eating birds such as robins, towhees and thrashers and will give them all many hours of happy snack time. If you observe how birds approach most feeders, you will notice that they tend to sit in a nearby shrub as a “staging area” and then fly out for a quick snack on the feeder. Then they will return immediately to the protection of shrubbery or trees. So, placing feeders close to safety cover will attract more birds. If you choose to put out food for birds, it is important to keep feeders, bird baths and tables clean. Birds can catch diseases from each other, but the savvy gardener can reSEE BIRDS, PAGE

PET OF THE WEEK Local pets in need of a new home Are you looking for a new man? Someone who is good with children, loves dogs, and will make you laugh? Well, look no further then Mordin! This little chihuahua may not be physically big, but his personality takes up the whole room. Mordin is looking for a family who he can make laugh and be affectionate with. And boy, oh boy, does he love the affection! Mordin is 5 years young and waiting at The Haven for that perfect family. All dogs adopted from The Haven are fixed, up-to-date on their age appropriate vaccinations, micro-chipped, tested for heartworms, come with a FREE bag of Science Diet and 30-days of pet health insurance, and receive their monthly heartworm and flea and tick preventative. Call 251-9293980 or email us at info@havenforanimals.org

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Rogers and Walker Marry at FUMC Ashton Fairley Rogers and Clayton Joseph Walker were united in marriage at Fairhope United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Rev Gray Strickland officiated. The bride is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Dean Rogers of Fairhope. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen D. Rogers and the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Jack Messer. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjie Sam Walker and the grandson of Mrs. Avis Knox Davis and Mrs. Doris Montgomery Walker and the late, Mr. Joe Knox and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Walker. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose her sister-in-law, Mrs. Jenna Rogers, as her Matron of Honor. Also attending the bride were Miss Harley Boykin, Mrs. Whitney Fleming, Mrs. Maya Jowers, Miss Megan Early, Miss Olivia Hamilton, Miss Christina Kountz, Mrs. Shelby Rogers and Mrs. Whitney Stippler. The flower girl was Miss Katie Aubrey Boykin. The groom chose Mr. Luke Fleming as his best man. Groomsmen were Mr. Taylor Curry, Mr. Anthony McAlum, Mr. Robert Patterson, Mr. Wesley Lamborne, Dr. Landon Rogers, Mr. Logan Rogers, Mr. Adam Williams and Mr. Harrison Wright. The ring bearer was Mr. Pierce Clayton Rogers. Soloist for the ceremony was Mrs. Lauren Strickland accompanied by Mrs. Lauren Vesely and Mr. Michael Walker. A reception followed at The Fairhope Inn. After a honeymoon trip to Bora Bora, the couple will reside in Auburn, Alabama.

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looking for a home at the Baldwin County Humane Society. She does well with other animals and is very outgoing! She loves the finer things in life like a cushy cat bed and extra treats. Zoey is spayed and current on her vaccinations. Please call us at 928-4585 or go to www.BaldwinHumane.org to learn more!

at 300 Magnolia Avenue, Fairhope, Alabama 36532. Call the KERR TEAM for Ethical & Professional Service EVERY TIME!

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Bay Minette Alum Honored

Girlscouts visit with residents of Nursing Home

PHOTO BY BECKY SKELTON

Girl Scouts from Troops 8045 and 8017 had a fun morning visiting with residents at Diversicare in Foley.

Bay Minette’s Tucker Clay has been selected for Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization, at the University of Southern Mississippi. The organization is dedicated to promoting and rewarding academic achievement and providing members with opportunities for community service, personal development, and professional fulfillment. Clay, a sophomore, is vice president of membership education for the Delta Gamma sorority. She also serves as a Diamond Darling for the baseball team and is on the Dixie Darlings dance team. Clay is the daughter of Mack and Tonya Clay of Bay Minette, and is a graduate of Baldwin County High School.

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duce the risk by cleaning up and assuring that there are not too many leftovers. In your effort to attract birds this spring, it is not all about food. Water is very important too. As well as providing needed drinks, a simple bird bath will give birds a safe place to bathe. Bathing is essential all year long to keep their feathers in top condition. It is entertaining to watch them as they splash around, obviously enjoying themselves. It may be the equivalent of a spa trip for humans. Make your garden desirable, bird, real estate by giving some thought to what they need for the breeding season. Some species like a cozy nest box, while others prefer a thick shrub or tree to build their nest in. Bird-friendly plants will increase your garden’s

hospitality and offer plenty of natural food. Trees or shrubs that produce fruit or berries will attract thrushes or waxwings as well as other species. Think about including insect-friendly plants that provide food for the insects and birds as well. Many birds eat insects and they are in especially high demand during spring and summer when many species feed insects to their chicks. The gardener can enjoy the added benefit of watching bees, butterflies and moths as they enjoy the tasty treats. Choose to be a wildlife friendly gardener and avoid using pesticides. Be a “green” gardener and learn how to avoid artificial chemicals and the bad affects they can have on our wildlife. If you can offer these things, you will be well on your way to attracting many bird species and

wildlife to your garden. Your garden can become a mini nature preserve that will assist in providing a welcoming home for our feathered friends and other wildlife. A well-stacked garden or deck can attract a maximum number of bird species and help them on their long migration journeys or to get through the cold winters. A garden that includes provisions for birds can potentially help hundreds of them be healthier during the year as well. Birds attract other birds. These curious creatures listen for activity in an area and like to see what is going on. Your yard may well become a popular neighborhood restaurant that all the birds talk about! Practice patience and watch as, over time, your garden or deck will be discovered by many species of birds and will become the go-to place for all the neighborhood.

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A Day at the petting zoo

PHOTOS BY ALLISON MARLOW

Students of St. Paul’s Episcopal Preschool in Daphne enjoy a day visiting Brantley Farms Petting Zoo to meet young lambs, goats, chicks and other animals. The school also hosted an Easter egg hunt for the children.

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Holy Spirit Episcopal Church

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616 Ft. Morgan Rd. • Gulf Shores, AL 251-968-5988

Easter Services

April 13 - Maundy Thursday Service at 6pm PALM SUNDAY

April 14 - A Solemn Good Friday Service at Noon The Great Silence at 1:30pm Stations of the Cross at 4pm

PALM SUNDAY

8:30 Contemporary Worship Service 8:30 Contemporary Worship & Praise Service 10:30Traditional Traditional Worship Service 10:30 Worship Service

COMMUNION April 13th at 6:00SERVICE pm March at 6:00 pm (Childcare24th Provided) (Childcare Provided )

EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES

April 15 - Holy Saturday Morning Prayer at 8am The Great Vigil of Easter at 7pm

EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES

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6:306:30 Community Sunrise Service (east side of Perdido Pass) Community Sunrise Service (east side of Perdido Pass) 8:308:30 Contemporary Worship Contemporary WorshipService & Praise Service 9:309:30 Easter EggEgg Hunt Easter Hunt 10:30 Traditional Worship 10:30 Traditional WorshipService Service

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April 16 - Easter Sunday Services at 8am & 10am

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sunday

Palm Sunday, April 9 Worship Service - 10:30 am Easter Egg Hunt & Games Day- 1:30-4:30

Maundy Thursday

april 16, 2017

Holy Communion 12 NOON and 6 P.M.

II am life. am the the resurrection ressurection and the life. John 11:25

Good Friday Liturgy

Good Friday, April 14 Prayer Vigil - 6 am to 6 pm Worship Service - 6:30 pm

Sunrise Service

Litany and Penitential Office 12 Noon

6:30 AM ~ behind Sanctuary

Easter Sunday

Traditional Worship Services 8:30 & 9:45 AM ~ Sanctuary

Holy Communion 8am Holy Communion 10am

Easter Sunday, April 16 Worship Service - 10:30 am

Contemporary Worship Service 11:00 AM ~ Sanctuary

Please bring cut flowers for our service.

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St. Thomas

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By The Sea

Palm Sunday

26547 Perdido Beach Blvd. • Orange Beach, AL (251) 981-8132 www.stthomasbythesea.org Palm Sunday, April 9, 10:00 a.m. — Worship Maundy Thursday, April 13, 4-6 p.m. — Communion Come any time between 4 and 6 p.m. Served in groups of 12.

Holy Thursday 6:00 p.m.

Stations 3:00 pm Communion Service 7:00 pm (no 8:30am)

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Good Friday

Holy Saturday

Good Friday 3:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 16

10 a.m.— Worship service

Holy Thursday

Holy Week Schedule

Walking together through the darkness to the foot of the cross.

followed by breakfast

Holy Week Confessions Wednesday 6:00-8:00 pm 7:00 pm (no 8:30 am)

Good Friday, April 14, 7 p.m. — Tenebrae Service

6:30 a.m.— Sunrise service

Procession before 8:30 am Mass Stations of the Cross following 8:30 am & 5:30 pm

Confession: 4:30 pm Easter Vigil: 7:30 pm

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at St. James Episcopal Church Maundy Thursday, April 13 6:00 pm

Holy Eucharist & Stripping of the Altar

Good Friday, April 14 12:00 pm 6:00 pm

Good Friday Liturgy & Meditation Stations of the Cross

Easter Vigil, Saturday, April 15 6:00 pm

Holy Eucharist

Easter Sunday, April 16 7:30 am 9:00 am 11:00 am 12:15 pm

Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist, choir & brass Holy Eucharist, choir & brass Easter Egg Hunt ~ meet in the courtyard

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Lost & Found IF YOU HAVE LOST OR FOUND A DOG OR CAT Promptly call the Baldwin County Humane Society at 251-928-4585 Ext. 101 or call The Baldwin County Animal Control at 251-972-6834 to report it. Your quick action can help save pets lives and reunite lost pets with their people

Baldwin County Humane Society (BARC) 22886-C, US Hwy. 98, Fairhope, AL. 36532 Phone 251-928-4585 Fax 251-990-7171 is a no-kill adoption agency (rather than a shelter) established in 1979. For a complete list visit www.BaldwinHumane.org

CATS If you are looking for a kitten, we have just the one for you! We currently have lots of kittens in our program.We have adoptable cats and kittens located in our kennel. Come by and visit Monday Thursday10:00AM til 4:00PMFriday10:00AM til 1:00PM BARC! has cats of various sizes and ages for adoption at the PetSense store in Foley across from Walmart. Stop in 7 days a week for adoption information.

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Receptionist needed for a Gulf Shores Title Company. Professional customer service with strong oral and written communication skills required. Proficient with Word and other computer programs. Strong attention to detail. Experience preferred. Send resume and salary requirements to P.O. Box 786, Gulf Shores, AL 36547. EOE

Heavy Equipment Operator with experience and Site work Supervisor needed for Local Subdivision development company. Send Resume w/ Professional References to mail@triplekmail.com OR submit application w/ Professional references @ www.triplekconstructioncompany .com.

SOUVENIR CITY IN GULF SHORES IS SEEKING A NIGHT SHIFT MANAGER. YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS! Our night shift typically runs from 3pm-11:30pm. Also hiring cashiers! Applications may be filled out in store, you can email resume to souvenirs@gulftel.com or drop resume off at store. Interviews are by appointment only! Please call 251-948-7280 w/ any questions.

Swift Lumber is seeking Industrial Millwrights with 2-5 yrs verifiable experience. Skill-set to include welding, preventative maintenance & repairs. Pay dependent on experience. Only qualified candidates need apply, in person, at 1450 Swift Mill Rd, Atmore, AL. Needing technicians in the following fields: Electronics, generator & ac electrical systems, air conditioning systems, & general boat systems. Occasional weekend during summer. 401K Plan/Blue Cross Health Insurance. Email resumes to: tracyp@bwssal.com.

Peninsula Golf & Racquet Club hiring for: All Positions. FT/PT. Competitive wages. Accommodating /Flexible Schedule. Apply in person at 20 Peninsula Blvd, Gulf Shores. NOW HIRING - Country Place Senior Living! We have immediate openings at both Foley & Fairhope facilities: Cook/ Caregiver's & Resident Assistants (FT, PT & PRN). Apply in person at either facility: Foley: 615 E. Laurel Ave. Ph: (251) 943-4412. Fairhope: 8127 Gayfer Rd. Extension. Ph: (251) 929-3627. www.countryplaceseniorliving.net. Dental Receptionist, FT, Experience Desired. Send Resume to: PO Box 126, Foley AL, 36536.

Closing / Processor needed for a Gulf Shores Title Company. Requirements include complete knowledge of pre-closing and closing tasks. Must have Strong customer service mindset, organizational skills, and proficiency in communicating orally and through writing. Knowledge of closing deals, insurance and other formalities. Familiar with procedures of title searches, insurance and software used in real estate industry. Strong attention to Detail and documentation skills. Send resume and salary requirements to P.O. Box 786, Gulf Shores, AL 36547. EOE

BUSINESS LIQUIDATION: Scuba, Diving & Office Equipment. Online bidding thru Thursday, April 20 at 8 PM. www.hortonauction.com, 1-256-536-7497. Scott Huber, AL5284, Horton Auction & Real Estate.

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INVITATION TO BID Sealed proposals will be received by the Gulf Shores Utilities Board at 1629 East 1st Street, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542 until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 25, 2017. 2017 Hurricane Season / Sewer Line Cleaning Bids will be opened and read aloud in the Gulf Shores Utilities Board’s conference room located at 1629 East 1st Street at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 25, 2017. Bid packages complete with plans and speci�ications may be obtained from the Of�ice of Gulf Shores Utilities Board, 1629 East 1st Street, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 from 8:00 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. All bids must be on the bid forms provided in the Bid Documents. Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security equal to 5% (percent) of the bid price, but in no event more than $10,000.00. Bid Security shall be in the form of a Bid Bond or a cashier’s check payable to The Gulf Shores Utilities Board. No Bid Security is required on bids less than $10,000.00. All bids, with their guarantee (when required), must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, clearly identi�ied on the outside as “Sealed Bid” with Project Name, Gulf Shores Utilities’ Name and Address, Bidder’s Name and Address, and Bidder’s State of Alabama Contractor’s License Number, and date of the bid opening. Each bid must be in a separate envelope. Bids made out in pencil will not be accepted. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to assure receipt of the bid at the Gulf Shores Utilities Board’s Of�ice prior to the published time for the bid opening. Failure to observe the instructions contained herein may constitute grounds for rejection of your bid. Gulf Shores Utilities Board reserves the right to accept or reject all bids or any portion thereof whichever is in the best interest of the Board. The Owner will only accept proposals from contractors duly licensed by the Alabama State Licensing Board for General Contractors as required by applicable Alabama law.

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Sealed proposals will be received by the Gulf Shores Utilities Board at 1629 East 1st Street, Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542 until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 25, 2017.

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Bids will be opened and read aloud in the Gulf Shores Utilities Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conference room located at 1629 East 1st Street at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 25, 2017. Bid packages complete with plans and speciďż˝ications may be obtained from the Ofďż˝ice of Gulf Shores Utilities Board, 1629 East 1st Street, Gulf Shores, AL 36542 from 8:00 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. All bids must be on the bid forms provided in the Bid Documents. Bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security equal to 5% (percent) of the bid price, but in no event more than $10,000.00. Bid Security shall be in the form of a Bid Bond or a cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check payable to The Gulf Shores Utilities Board. No Bid Security is required on bids less than $10,000.00. All bids, with their guarantee (when required), must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, clearly identiďż˝ied on the outside as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sealed Bidâ&#x20AC;? with Project Name, Gulf Shores Utilitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Name and Address, Bidderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Name and Address, and Bidderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s State of Alabama Contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License Number, and date of the bid opening. Each bid must be in a separate envelope. Bids made out in pencil will not be accepted. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to assure receipt of the bid at the Gulf Shores Utilities Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ofďż˝ice prior to the published time for the bid opening. Failure to observe the instructions contained herein may constitute grounds for rejection of your bid. Gulf Shores Utilities Board reserves the right to accept or reject all bids or any portion thereof whichever is in the best interest of the Board. The Owner will only accept proposals from contractors duly licensed by the Alabama State Licensing Board for General Contractors as required by applicable Alabama law.

12 • Fun & Games • April 12, 2017 • Gulf Coast Media

Puzzles STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Samantha Weaver • It was Founding Father and renowned polymath Benjamin Franklin who made the following sage observation: “Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” • Those looking for a new, somewhat more relaxing line of work might want to consider becoming air farmers. Yes, that is an actual job title. Since 2015, the British company Aethaer has employed air farmers to “harvest” air in jars at locations all over the British Isles -- largely in rural areas, away from roads and their attendant pollution. This pure British air is then sold for $115 per bottle, mostly to consumers in China, where cities are plagued by unprecedented levels of pollution.

WEEKLY SUDOKU By Linda Thistle

SUPER CROSSWORD

TEN-CHARACTER MIX

PLACE A NUMBER IN THE EMPTY BOXES IN SUCH A WAY THAT EACH ROW ACROSS, EACH COLUMN DOWN AND EACH SMALL 9-BOX SQUARE CONTAINS ALL OF THE NUMBERS FROM ONE TO NINE.

CONTRACT BRIDGE By Steve Becker

• Everyone, it seems, has a patron saint -even those oft-reviled professionals, dentists. Images of Saint Apollonia show her holding a molar in one hand and an enormous pair of pliers in the other.

In the play of many deals, the winning action is found only because of a fear that certain key cards might be unfavorably located. At times, however, this feat should assert itself during the bidding of a hand, before the play has even begun! For example, take this case where South wound up in six spades after the sequence shown. West led a diamond, and the slam went down the drain when East took the first two tricks with the A-Q of diamonds. Undeniably, it was bad luck to lose the slam because West found the killing suit to lead and East held the ace and queen. Even so, the fact remains that North was remiss during the bidding when he chose to bid six spades instead of six notrump, which was ice-cold against any lead.

North should have reasoned that, if South had the seven spade tricks he was likely to have for his vulnerable four-spade bid, 12 tricks were certain -- provided the defense did not take the first two diamond tricks. This should have convinced North -- after using Blackwood and learning that South had only one ace -- that the slam would be far safer if East was the opening leader instead of West. It might seem odd for a player to prefer six notrump as his final contract when he knows that he and his partner have at least a 10-card trump suit to lean on. But prudence, common sense and the safety factor all dictate that North should be declarer, and that thought should take precedence over everything else.

PUZZLE ANSWERS

WEEKLY SUDOKU

• Those who study such things say that when a woman’s husband dies, the length of her remaining life does not seem to be affected. When a man loses his wife, though, his lifespan decreases -- unless he marries again.

FAMOUS HAND

UNSCRAMBLE THE LETTERS WITHIN EACH RECTANGLE TO FORM FOUR ORDINARY WORDS. THEN REARRANGE THE BOXED LETTERS TO FORM THE MYSTERY WORD, WHICH WILL COMPLETE THE GAG!

SUPER CROSSWORD

• Pepsi-Cola was introduced originally in 1898 with the far less appetizing name “Brad’s Drink.”

SCRAMBLERS

• If you’re both a lover of books and a travel junkie, then the Tolstoy Train is just the holiday for you. On this luxuriously appointed train -- complete with a library -- you can take a 14hour overnight journey between Moscow and Helsinki, Finland, traveling through pine forests, rolling hills and quaint Russian villages.

Gulf Coast Media • April 12, 2017 • Opinion • 13

Time Compression Warp Factor

first heard the term “time compression warp factor” used by a fighter pilot who explained it as flying so fast in a limited space that when you launch your missiles, you fly ahead of them and become the target. I do not know if it is a real thing, but it sounds cool. The term also has roots in Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. I am not able to explain that concept, or get past the first chapter of Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time, but I do have my own Time Compression Warp Factor theory that I can explain.

We do not know It is, as you get toward what, but older, time comwe are going to get presses with phethere fast. So fast, nomenal results. in fact, that some The calendar says of us run right your birthday is past our future. today, but you DAVID That is how life swear the last one ATWOOD is, and that is the was yesterday. Points of the Compass Time CompresThat it is June, but sion Warp Factor. Christmas was just last week. The grass is When we are young, time stretches out to infinity. a foot high, and you wonThere is plenty of time for der how it could grow like family, career, civic duty, that overnight. Children church, etc., but someand grandchildren who where along the way, our were toddlers in the mornplans get derailed, our ing are teenagers in the bucket list doesn’t get any afternoon. There are now shorter and when we’re fifty seconds to a minute, through with the things a like number of minutes we must do, the things we for an hour, twenty hours want to do are still undone. to the day, five days to the We wake up some time week, three weeks to the between fifty and sixty, and month, ten months to a realize that we are nearer year, and years are now the end than the beginning bundled into seven to the and that time is running decade, but are what a out. We no longer have an week used to be. Time is unlimited supply of the compressed, and warps, even turning back on itself. stuff, and wonder how we are going to spend what is We have all heard, if not left. used, terms such as “Time We are also wonderflies”, or “They grow up so ing, where did it all go? fast”, or “I need a twentyfive-hour day”, and my per- Einstein is credited with sonal favorite, “Where does proposing that time was invented for man so that all the time go?” I will try all things do not happen to answer by example. at once. We are beginning When I was pre-teen, I see that as a possibility. couldn’t wait for the teen All things are squeezing years and all their cooltogether into the same ness. When I lived long moment, and we feel we enough to be a teen, I have to squeeze a whole lot yearned for the independence of young adult hood. of living into what time is left. When this happens, At nineteen, I was immorthe minutes, hours, days, tal and time stretched out weeks, months, years, for me and appeared endseasons, decades all seem less. That is the way it is to run together and bump with immortals. into each other creating About this time, we imthe Time Compression mortals have someone Warp Factor. The devices near us who dies, proving we use to measure these the immortal thing to be bogus. For me, it was other amounts of time, such as calendars and clocks, say nineteen-year-old immortals in combat. We realized that they are the same as they have always been, but that there was an end, and a lifetime of living tells us it gave life a new perspecthat they are not. We are tive. We did not have an now flying so fast that we unlimited amount of time, are our own target. but observation told us Time Compression Warp that there were people out Factor, it is a real thing, there who were old, that it coming soon, to a life near took a long time to get that you. way, and we could at least look forward to that. Time marched on and us with it. In any marching David Wilson Atwood is a group, unless someone is local writer whose humancalling cadence, the steps interest columns offer a continue to be rhythmic, unique perspective. He may but become faster, and be contacted, and his other faster, until we are all out works viewed at: www. of step and aren’t marchstarchasers.us, or david@ ing anymore, but running. starchasers.us.

Opinion The ’Strange’ appointment of Luther Strange

ots of folks are still mad about our lame duck governor Robert Bentley naming Attorney General Luther Strange to Jeff Sessions Senate seat. If the sitting done in the state attorney general in the past. Howof a state openly ever, most seats states that he in bygone days is investigating were vacated by the governor for the death of one misfeasance and of our senators STEVE then that goverand the governor FLOWERS nor appoints that usually appointed Inside the attorney general the deceased Statehouse to the senate seat senator’s widow it looks funny. It gives new for the remaining year or meaning to the word colso on the term. She was lusion. considered a caretaker This brazen move has to the seat. There has incensed legislators who been so much grief and have heard from their acrimony to Strange’s apconstituents back home. pointment that he may be It has especially upset a caretaker. members of the House JuI have never before seen diciary Committee. They a governor treated with were asked to cease the such disdain and irreverimpeachment proceedings ence by a legislature as last year in deference to ole Bentley. They probStrange’s request to lead ably will not technically an investigation of the impeach the ole fellow. He governor’s shenanigans. only has about 20 months Needless to say they have left in his tenure and he reinstated their impeachis essentially impeached ment proceedings against from power anyway. Most old Bentley with renewed of them look at him as a vigor. buffoon or clown. He has Several legislators have about as much relevance taken issue with the govin the legislative process ernor’s calling for the sen- as one of the former goats ate seat election in 2018, that used to graze on Goat rather than immediately. Hill. The constitution says the The ultimate fallout election should be held from Bentley’s actions forthwith. That is open and unpopularity may to interpretation. The accrue to Luther Strange more prudent path is 2018, in his election race in 14 since there are elections months. Winning the GOP anyway. That is traditionprimary in this Senate ally the way it has been race is tantamount to elec-

tion in Alabama. Therefore, the race is in June of next year. Big Luther stands a good 6’9”. His height is daunting. He was actually a college basketball player at Tulane. Luther spent the first 20 years of his career as a corporate lobbyist in Washington. Seeing the power and deference of being a U.S. Senator made an impression. He came home to run for a secondary constitutional office and get ready to run for a Senate seat vacated by either of his friends, Richard Shelby or Jeff Sessions. He chose the right stepping stone job, Attorney General. Big Luther is basically a shy and reserved fellow. He is not a natural politician. He was on the right course when he initially said that he would not seek nor accept Bentley’s appointment and that he was running for the post independent of the discredited governor’s appointment. He changed his mind and met with Bentley and took the appointment. His trusted advisors convinced him that folks have short memories and that over the next year as a sitting U.S. Senator he can raise so much Washington campaign cash that he can outspend his opposition to such an extent that it will wash away the taint of the Bentley appointment. He may be right. That may be a good bet. However, folks may be

smarter and more cognizant of bold brazen backroom deals than some think. Just ask Bill Baxley how that worked out in 1986 when some Democratic Party leaders got behind closed doors and selected Baxley to be the Democratic nominee over Charlie Graddick who got the most votes. The people were so incensed they elected an unknown Republican named Guy Hunt as Governor. However, there is the pragmatic side of the equation. During that 1986 debacle Bill Baxley, who was lieutenant governor, had become close with the King of Alabama politics, Gov. George Wallace. Wallace was in his last term as governor and Baxley had sensed a backlash might occur with such an audacious brazen move by his Democratic Party buddies, so he went to Wallace for his advice. Ole Wallace took a puff on his cigar and looked at Baxley wryly and said, “Bill you know what they call a governor who gets to be governor by a backroom deal?” Baxley asked “What?” Wallace said, “They call him Governor.” See you next week.

Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.

Crime Victims Deserve Our Support can make a posiNational tive difference Crime Victims’ by supporting Rights Week in those who have early April is an been harmed. important time This year’s nato recognize the tional theme of issues facing STEVEN Strength, Resilvictims of violent MARSHALL ience, Justice recrime. However, Alabama Attorney General flects a vision for for those of us our response to victims’ in law enforcement and those whose careers have needs. At the Attorney Genbeen dedicated to seeking eral’s Office, we play an justice for individuals essential role in makwho have been harmed, ing this vision a reality. a focus on victims is not Statistics tell part of the a one week proposition. story. In 2016 alone, our They are our priority 365 Office of Victim Assisdays a year. tance handled over 1,200 As a prosecutor for 16 inquiries from crime vicyears, I have seen firsttims and their families. hand the physical and We also assisted nearly emotional toll violent 750 victims at Alabama crime takes on victims Board of Pardons and and their families. HowParoles hearings. Our ever, law enforcement, Criminal Appeals section prosecutors and victim represented the State in service providers are more than 1,600 appeals motivated because we

and related matters with a 95 percent rate of upholding convictions in the Court of Criminal Appeals, and a 97 percent success rate in the Alabama Supreme Court. Yet we are but one part of the broader effort that exists to protect victims and ensure they are heard. Local law enforcement and district attorneys are the true foot soldiers in this fight. These men and women have a calling. Many risk their lives daily to administer justice for victims, while others fight this battle in courtrooms across the state to see that offenders are held accountable and justice is served. Once cases are made, victims advocacy groups, such as Alabama’s Victims of Crime and Leniency (VOCAL),

perform valuable service in providing moral support and assistance to violent crime victims and their families. Victim service officers in district attorney’s offices are also dedicated to the needs of victims and their families. But what seems unspoken by all of us who come into contact with victims is what we learn from them. Victims who have faced the worst situations imaginable teach us invaluable lessons of strength, resilience and justice. I saw STRENGTH just a few weeks ago as I stood with the victims of Jefferson County child molester Don Corley in opposing his early release. Corley was a man who was entrusted by SEE VICTIMS, PAGE

14 • Opinion • April 12, 2017 • Gulf Coast Media

German Sub Sighted in Mobile Bay!

Spy Captured C

ome sit on the screened porch of the old Fairhope cottage where octogenarian Lila Marie Pennington Ryals tells stories of her childhood in Fairhope. She lives in Canada in the summer and comes home to Fairhope every winter to her wonderful original cottage, once lived in by the Wilmers, who ran Fairhope Hardware. few things, drag“Mama died ging the scrap when I was just to the filling stanine years old. tion on Section My little brother Street owned was seven. We by Mr. Rugghe, were living in a who was mayor house on Grand HARRIET of Fairhope at Avenue overlookOUTLAW that time. He was ing the gulley and Local Folklore a good wartime Mobile Bay. There mayor. Mostly, we ate was a clear view then out raw vegetables we grew into the water. Out from in our Victory Garden the beach aways, maybe and the fruit we foraged about a block, were two in the woods around. We crossed poles, everyone called them “Two Stakes”, did have an old kerosene stove, but if we had fuel, a landmark for sailors. we did not have matches. About 50 feet away my And if we had matches, father had about 10 poles we did not have fuel! stuck up in the water to hang his cotton nets on to There were a couple of pomegranate trees in dry. He tied his little skiff the yard, a Japanese perthere, too. simmon tree and a wild After mother died, persimmon tree. We ate it and Pearl Harbor was all. The police chief, Jack bombed, my Daddy, CapTitus, took to checking on tain Penny (Pennington) us about once a week. He and his large fishing was a good man. boat were drafted into Our bedroom was in the Civil Service stationed at middle of the house, and Brookley Field in Mobile. we were often afraid that He could come home to Fairhope only one day per if anyone came in either the front or back door, we month, riding the Greywould be trapped, so we hound Bus. He patrolled slept outside most nights. the waters of the bay and We slept on the screened worked at the fire station porch some nights, but on the base. My two older mostly we slept on the brothers enlisted in the beach. We felt we could military and one sister always run or swim away went north to work in a uniform factory. My other from danger. We swam like fish. We sometimes sister was taken in by a slept on my father’s skiff family in Fairhope. We saw her often, but just my tied up at the poles he brother Buddy and I lived used to hang his nets; we in the old Miller home my kept blankets under the dad rented. Yes, just those bow of the boat. I loved the way the waves rocked two children lived all by us to sleep in the boat. ourselves during the war One time, when we were years, actually for seven walking home, we saw years. Oh, the life we led a man wearing a white – it needs to be written in shirt in the attic window a book – more interesting of our house. So that rethan any fiction. But for today, let me tell ally frightened us. We later found a mattress you about the German up there and leftover submarine we saw in the wrappings of food he bay. Buddy and I strughad eaten. In those days, gled just to eat. We sold tramps were common. scrap rubber and metal Most were good men, but we found in the woods to we were afraid nonetheearn a little money for a

less. We rarely went into the house at night. Now, to the submarine. One moonless night my brother saw a large form coming out of the water right at the Two Stakes. We thought maybe it was a whale we had heard about. But soon we saw a man emerge from the hatch and start flashing a light of some kind. Then we noticed a light flashing from the point just north of our spot, called Sea Cliff. We stayed quiet and still and, of course, were scared to death. We saw the same thing for several nights. We knew about the Germans from the newsreels we saw at the theater on those few occasions when the owner would let us in free. We had heard there were Uboats in the Gulf which had sunk several ships, and figured this was a scout sub sent into the shallow bay to gather information. We were right, but Daddy did not believe us at first. When he came home for his short visit, we convinced him to see for himself. And he did. He then called in some help, Jack Titus and some Coast Guard men. They hid behind my father’s fishing nets and probably waited several nights before the sub emerged. They apprehended the German on the submarine and also the man on the cliff. It turned out he was a man we knew who owned a stable to rent horses for the rich people to ride. My father told us that both were imprisoned. I know that most of this was top secret. We were told that if we said a word we would be in danger. So we kept the secret until many years later. My sister Wilma, who lived

VICTIMS

Montgomery for the oral arguments in the appeal of one of the perpetrator’s death sentences. In committing his crimes, he, along with two other men, held seven people at gunpoint for nearly two hours, assaulting, torturing and then shooting the victims with 19 rounds, all over a stolen cell phone. The crime occurred over 20 years ago, but the family has persevered, never wa-

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his church and the Boy Scouts to mentor youth but abused that trust. I watched as three former boy scout troop members who he had been sexually abused testified against his parole before television cameras and a large crowd. Each spoke candidly about what this man had done to

them. Each showed true courage and strength by speaking openly about their worst nightmare, discussing things most men would never want to admit publicly. Because of their strength, parole was denied and the offender will serve his full sentence. I saw RESILIENCE during a recent visit with the family of victims of the 1996 Huntsville “cell phone murders” who were in

with the Foster family, also came one night and saw it. In fact, there were two other adults who had also seen it, and they confirmed it too. About 10 years ago, a reporter did a story on our adventure, and he said all of our stories matched perfectly. My brother Joe died three years ago and my sister Wilma died four years ago, so I am the only one left alive with those memories. I hope someone will remember after I am gone.” WWII historians say there is no verification of midget subs in Mobile Bay, but none of them can deny the possibility. There were certainly UBoats in the Gulf and the Germans possibly used midget subs for surveillance of the bay. I choose to believe the eye witnesses – and that’s the truth. Marie, Elisa Gilheart and I visited the house where Marie lived during the war. The owners graciously invited us in and were thrilled to hear Marie’s stories. More of those stories may follow, for these are the stuff of our past – and shape our future. Special thanks to Elisa Gilheart who made this interview possible. Harriet Outlaw is a local storyteller and folklorist, author of several publications.

vering in their desire to see that the convicted murders receive the punishment the judge imposed. I know JUSTICE because of a boy named Uriel who died a day after his first birthday. His mother and her boyfriend brought him to a hospital saying that he had fallen off the bed and hit his head - a bed that actually was a mattress lying on the floor. The autopsy showed bruising from

head to toe, two fractured ribs, burn and human bite marks and blunt force trauma to the head. I had a chance to obtain justice for Uriel and ensure that those who committed that offense would never harm anyone else. This little boy taught me that I had been given the solemn responsibility to secure justice for those who have been harmed and to embrace that important role for all

victims that I served. STRENGTH. RESILIENCE. JUSTICE. Going forward let us take strength from one another, be resilient by our common purpose and continue to be instruments for justice for all victims. Steven T. Marshall is Alabama’s 48th Attorney General

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WHAT’S INSIDE

NO. 1 DAPHNE SWEEPS THREE OUT OF STATE TEAMS PAGE 17

PHOTO COURTESY, STEPHANIE CHRISTENSEN

The 2017 Golden Bears with head coach Peter Bezeredi after his 200th career victory.

Coach Bez wins 200th Tony WHITEHEAD, GCM SPORTS ROBERTSDALE — Robertsdale head baseball coach Peter Bezeredi won career victory No. 200 on April 4 against Alma Bryant. His 2017 Golden Bears signed and presented him the game ball from the

milestone win after defeating the Hurricanes 1-0 at Kevin Raley Field. “It is just a milestone, but I was happy to have the boys sign the game ball for me as a little keepsake,” Bezeredi said. “Something special to remember with them. This

isn’t something you do for the record. You do it for the kids, but it takes a lot of hard work, a lot of good players and assistant coaches all working together.” Coach “Bez” picked up his first varsity win in 1998 at Tavares High in

Florida. After his head-coaching stint there, he helped former RHS coach Kevin Raley as an assistant before resuming head coaching duties at Baldwin County High for seven years. He then returned to RHS and took over for

Fairhope’s Fillingim honored Longtime Pirates’ coach throws out first pitch at Annual Heart Health and Blood Drive Game Tony WHITEHEAD, GCM SPORTS FAIRHOPE — The Fairhope High School Baseball team honored longtime volunteer coach Mike Fillingim to kick off their Annual Heart Health Game and Blood Drive to benefit the Thomas Hospital Foundation. Fillingim, who threw out the first pitch, was recognized for his 34 years of service to Pirates baseball as well as support for the foundation which sponsors the Heart Health Game and Blood Drive. He was also a patient recently in Thomas Hospital’s cardiac program, one of the top 100 in the nation. He said he was honored and appreciative of the care he got at Thomas. “I really appreciate the people

turning out,” said Fillingim, who played his junior and senior collegiate seasons under Eddie Stanky at the University of South Alabama. “I’ve been doing this for a long time and always enjoy being around the kids. I just really love the game and enjoy helping pass that on to the younger players. It turned out to be a really a good night and we collected almost 50 pints for a good cause.” Fairhope head coach Stu Fuller, another former USA Jaguar also benefited from the medical expertise of the cardiaccare at Thomas said Fillingim has been a valuable asset to the baseball program and the community. “Mike means the world to the program and has helped with so many kids that have been

through here. And he’s just been a staple and a pillar for Fairhope baseball and this community since 1983. I can’t fully express how much we appreciate his time working with the players and how valuable he is to us. “I also really appreciate everyone who organized this and who do it every year. And that includes my wife, Lanette Fuller as well as Kathy Baugh and Jenna Barnes with the foundation. Also, very appreciative of the community for turning out and setting a new record on Coach Fill’s special night.” The 2017 blood drive produced a record 48 pints this year. For more information on health programs at Thomas Hospital and the foundation visit: InfirmaryHealth.org and Facebook.com/ ThomasHospitalFoundation.

Raley in 2015. Freshman Bears’ pitcher Luke Bezeredi closed with two scoreless innings in relief against the Hurricanes and got the landmark win for his dad Tuesday night at home. “It wasn’t planned that

way, but we had to use a lot of different pitchers that night because we had area (series) coming up,” Bezeredi said. “He was the next pitcher. But it’s nice, kind of ironic maybe, that he could finish it out for us.”

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Fairhope defeats Murphy

Fairhope sweeps Murphy in area play

Fairhope defeated Murphy on Friday night at Majors Stadium 4-0 in Class 7A Area 2 play. Goals were scored by Hailey Brewer with two while Mallory Howell and Elise Terral each added a goal for the Pirates.

The Pirates defeated 7A Area 2 rival Murphy in three straight games 13-0, 8-2 and 9-3. Fairhope hosted McGill-Toolen Catholic last night and is scheduled to wrap up the series with the Yellow Jackets at Lipscomb Field today in Mobile. The Pirates close out their league play with Foley. That series is set to start April 20 at Foley and finish at Fairhope April 21. Visit AHSAA.com for updated schedule information.

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Phillip Martin belted a three-run homer for Fairhope in game one.

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Pushing up the left side Elise Terral (3) looks to cross to a striking Pirate teammate.

Kody Gratkowski pitched a shutout for the Pirates in the series opener.

ASWA State Baseball Rankings Latest Alabama Sports Writers Association poll puts Spanish Fort at No. 5 (20-2) in Class 6A, Bayside at No. 6 in 3A ASWA WEEK 5 BASEBALL RANKINGS

Hailey Brewer (18) dodges a Panther defender at Majors Field. Brewer scored twice for Fairhope.

Foley Golf Results St. Luke’s 150, Foley 197

CLASS 7A 1. McGill-Toolen (20-5) 2. Hewitt-Trussville (21-5) 3. Buckhorn (16-7-1) 4. Hoover (22-7) 5. Oak Mountain (21-8) 6. Theodore (16-7) 7. Sparkman (16-8) 8. Grissom (17-10) 9. Auburn (14-7) 10. Enterprise (17-8) Others nominated: Central-Phenix City (17-11), Huntsville (17-9), James Clemens (15-10), LeeMontgomery (12-4), Mountain Brook (14-9), Spain Park (16-10). CLASS 6A 1. Helena (24-4) 2. Cullman (21-6) 3. Decatur (20-2) 4. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (18-6) 5. Spanish Fort (23-6) 6. Chelsea (21-7) 7. Oxford (22-7) 8. Saraland (18-8) 9. Hartselle (19-14) 10. Hueytown (18-5) Others nominated: Florence (14-8), Gardendale (14-7), Hazel Green (16-9), Muscle

Shoals (12-8), Northview (208), Parker (11-6), SouthsideGadsden (14-8), Stanhope Elmore (17-11). CLASS 5A 1. Briarwood Christian (19-2) 2. Faith Academy (15-5) 3. Russellville (16-7) 4. Etowah (19-5) 5. St. Paul’s (213) 6. Mortimer Jordan (20-7) 7. Rehobeth (16-8) 8. Calera (17-10) 9. Pleasant Grove (167) 10. Headland (15-7) Others nominated: Alexandria (13-12), Beauregard (11-9), Cleburne County (12-10), Lee-Huntsville (14-10), Scottsboro (15-7). CLASS 4A 1. Trinity (15-4) 2. UMS-Wright (14-10) 3. Cherokee County (17-5) 4. Randolph (16-6) 5. Jacksonville (13-4) 6. Deshler (17-6) 7. Madison Academy (15-10) 8. Tallassee (15-11) 9. Oneonta (14-8) 10. Hokes Bluff (15-5) Others Nominated: Alabama Christian (9-10), Dale County (12-9), Holtville (13-11), Leeds (11-11),

Moody (14-12), Satsuma (1610), St. James (10-12), White Plains (11-9), Wilson (13-10). CLASS 3A 1. Oakman (23-2) 2. T.R. Miller (22-1) 3. Gordo (18-1) 4. Mobile Christian (126) 5. American Christian (206) 6. Bayside Academy (18-6) 7. Geneva (12-7) 8. Cottage Hill (15-8) 9. Piedmont (14-8) 10. Wicksburg (14-9) Others nominated: Colbert Heights (9-6), Houston Academy (1610), Lauderdale County (12-7), Opp (12-9), Prattville Christian (10-13), Providence Christian (12-9). CLASS 2A 1. G.W. Long (23-4) 2. Leroy (20-4) 3. Mars Hill (176) 4. Phil Campbell (15-6) 5. Reeltown (14-3) 6. New Brockton (13-3) 7. Luverne (12-6) 8. Fyffe (11-2) 9. Samson (12-7) 10. Thorsby (12-5) Others nominated: Cottonwood (118-1), Goshen (10-5), Vincent (11-7).

CLASS 1A 1. Victory Christian (14-1) 2. Decatur Heritage (9-9) 3. Sweet Water (16-5) 4. Sumiton Christian (16-2) 5. Coosa Christian (17-3) 6. Athens Bible (10-6) 7. Highland Home (14-4) 8. Cedar Bluff (12-8) 9. Brantley (12-8) 10. Hackleburg (10-15) Others nominated: Cherokee (14-6), Gaylesville (11-6), Houston County (12-11), Maplesville (11-2), Pleasant Home (9-5), Shoals Christian (6-16), Spring Garden (12-5), Winterboro (10-5). AISA 1. Glenwood (22-4) 2. Pike Liberal (21-6) 3. MaconEast (22-9) 4. Northside Methodist (19-7) 5. Lowndes (16-6) 6. Monroe (19-6) 7. Clarke Prep (21-5) 8. Marengo (18-5) 9. Tuscaloosa (17-9) 10. Autauga (15-11) Others nominated: Bessemer (16-12-1), Chambers (13-7), Jackson (10-9), Kingwood (17-6), Morgan (13-6).

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Foley Lady Lions The Foley High girls’ golf team came up short against visiting St. Luke’s April 6 at GlenLakes Golf Club in Foley. The Wildcats from Mobile out shot the Lions’ linksters 150-197 in tournament play.

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Female nominees are of what each athlete acGwen Berry, track and complished during the field, United States; Evmonth. Voting will congenia Medvedeva, figure tinue until 5 p.m. tomorskating, Russia; Laura row (Thursday, April 13 Muir, running, Great 2017). Male nominees are Sid- Britain; Mikaela Shiffrin, ney Crosby, hockey, Can- skiing, United States; Elena Vesnina, tennis, ada; Marcel Hirscher, Russia; and Morgan Wilskiing, Austria; Stefan liam, basketball, United Kraft, ski jumping, AusStates. tria; Marcus Stroman, Each month, the baseball, United States; public is invited to parSindarius Thornwell, basketball, United States; ticipate in the Academy’s worldwide Athlete of and Russell Westbrook, basketball, United States. the Month program by

nominating athletes and then voting online during the first week of every month. Based in Daphne, the United States Sports Academy is an independent, non-profit, accredited, special mission sports university created to serve the nation and world with programs in instruction, research, and service. For more information about the Academy, call (251) 6263303 or visit USSA.edu.

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No. 1 Daphne sweeps three out of state teams Daphne (28-3) ranked at No.1 in Class 6A, Fairhope (27-2-1) at No. 3 in 7A, Robertsdale (16-11) nominated for top-10 in latest Alabama Sports Writers Association poll SUBMITTED Class 6A’s ASWA No. 1 ranked Daphne Trojans improved to 28-3 overall, going 3-0 last week against out-of-state opponents. On Tuesday, they defeated McCracken County, Ky (ranked No. 2 in all of Kentucky) by a score of 5-1. On Thursday, they defeated Greenwood, Ky 11-0. On Saturday, the Trojans beat Milton, Fla., 5-1. For the week, Kennedy Cronan went 6-for-8 with a double, two RBIs, and five runs. MC Sweatt went 6-for-9 with two doubles, a triple, and six RBIs. Karsen Pierce went 5-for-9 with a double, four RBIs, and three runs. In the circle, Makenna Pierce (14-1) went 2-0 with 12 innings pitched. She allowed six hits, two walks, and struck out 16 (116 for the season). Reagan Watkins (11-2) went 1-0 with 7 innings pitched. She allowed 4four hits, two walks, and struck out 11 (132 for the season). Watkins also hit a solo homer against Milton. Daphne is batting .320 as a team and notched 20 home runs.

Golden Bears pick up two wins

Robertsdale picked up a pair of victories last week. The Golden Bears defeated Gulf Shores 5-1 in league play for a Class 6A Area-2 win. Daizee Finley went the distance for the victory and improved her record to 12-9 with a 1.70 ERA on the season. She gave up six hits, one unearned run, struck out six, walked three (one intentional). At the plate, Jordyn Butts was 2-for-3, Lauren Terrell was 3-for-3. For Gulf Shores Tiffany Hughes took the loss with relief from Olivia Coaker. M. Brasher had two hits including a triple and K. Scott had two hits for the Dolphins. The Golden Bears’ record improved to 18-1-1 overall and 4-2 in Class 6A Area-2 games. Robertsdale also defeated spring-breaking Franklin County High (Ky.), 4-1. Finley was the winning pitcher again going the distance. She gave up two hits, one earned run, struck out three and gave up no walks. On offense Emily Sinclair was 1-for-2 with one RBI, Jasmyne Morris was

1-for-2 with one RBI and Sabrina Williams was 1-for-2 for the Bears.

Fairhope wins Saraland Championship Class 7A No. 3 Fairhope improved to 33-3-1 overall with a tournament sweep and an 8-3 win over Baldwin County High in the title game at Saraland on Saturday.

ASWA SOFTBALL RANKINGS CLASS 7A - 1. Sparkman (28-3) 2. Spain Park (30-2) 3. Fairhope (29-2-1) 4. Baker (28-4) 5. Buckhorn (25-8) 6. Tuscaloosa County (23-5) 7. Vestavia Hills (18-5-1) 8. James Clemens (17-11) 9. Huntsville (21-9) 10. Thompson (16-7-2) Others nominated: Central-Phenix City (18-10), Enterprise (1011), Mary Montgomery (20-11), Oak Mountain (12-10), Prattville (19-5). CLASS 6A - 1. Daphne (28-3) 2. Oxford (27-4-1) 3. Chelsea (15-6) 4. Austin (18-8) 5. Gardendale (20-6) 6. Hazel Green (21-7-1) 7. Helena (14-9) 8. Southside-Gadsden (12-10) 9. Hartselle (11-13) 10. Northview (21-9) Others nominated: Dothan (16-12), HillcrestTuscaloosa (13-14-1), Robertsdale (18-11), Walker (11-6-1). CLASS 5A - 1. Mortimer Jordan (18-6-1) 2. Springville (19-4-1) 3. Rehobeth (29-6) 4. Alexandria (21-6-2) 5. Guntersville (17-5-1)

6. Lincoln (21-9) 7. Demopolis (22-6) 8. Scottsboro (24-6) 9. Hayden (16-7) 10. Moody (12-8) Others nominated: Beauregard (15-9), Ardmore (15-6-1), Eufaula (23-10), Faith Academy (14-5-1), Lawrence County (18-12), Marbury (11-9), Shelby County (13-4). CLASS 4A - 1. Westminster Christian (30-2-1) 2. Alabama Christian (31-3) 3. Hale County (16-6) 4. Wilson (15-2) 5. Northside (18-9-1) 6. White Plains (175) 7. Central-Florence (18-5) 8. Handley (11-9) 9. Danville (13-5) 10. Montgomery Catholic (16-41) Others nominated: Cordova (17-6-1), LAMP (11-5), Madison Academy (13-6-1). CLASS 3A - 1. Plainview (20-6) 2. Sylvania (12-6) 3. Prattville Christian (18-6) 4. Pisgah (11-10) 5. East Lawrence (17-8-1) 6. Pleasant Valley (14-8-1) 7. American Christian (19-6) 8. Mobile Christian (12-9) 9. Locust Fork (13-1) 10. J.B. Pennington (17-5) Others nominated: Carbon Hill (16-12), Geneva (17-7), Gordo (16-6), Lauderdale County (13-7), Opp (20-7), Randolph County (16-4), West Morgan (8-11-1). CLASS 2A - 1. Hatton (15-11) 2. Lamar County (14-4) 3. Leroy (27-3) 4. Collinsville (13-7) 5. Fyffe (12-7-2) 6. Mars Hill Bible (125) 7. Ariton (16-7) 8. Billingsley (5-3) 9. Ider (11-11-1) 10. G.W. Long (8-7) Others nominated: Cottonwood (11-10), Horseshoe Bend (11-7), Sand Rock (10-8), Tanner (8-4).

PHOTO BY KAT LOUIS BUTTS

Daizee Finley in the circle for the RHS Golden Bears. CLASS 1A - 1. Brantley (33-2) 2. Sumiton Christian (23-4) 3. Spring Garden (11-5) 4. Skyline (14-4-1) 5. South Lamar (14-3) 6. Tharptown (12-9) 7. Cedar Bluff (9-10) 8. Ragland (7-7) 9. Pleasant Home (8-4) 10. Sweet Water (14-15) Others nominated: Belgreen (11-4), Kinston (9-7), Waterloo (13-10).

AISA - 1. Macon-East (35-6) 2. Autauga Academy (29-7) 3. Pickens Academy (17-3) 4. Glenwood (26-12) 5. Edgewood (22-13) 6. Abbeville Christian (22-5) 7. Patrician Academy (19-7) 8. Marengo Academy (15-14) 9. Northside Methodist (20-7) 10. Clarke Prep (24-8).

Garcia ends title drought with Masterful win

consistently. In all The Masters 72 holes at the MasTournament is ters, Garcia would the beginning of only bogey seven the major PGA times while he matches. But made 14 birdies and this year, the a big-time eagle Masters is the MICHAEL putt. His biggest end of a drought HANICH shot of the whole for Sergio GarSports Analysis tournament was cia of Spain. on the 15th hole in After placing the final round when he in many major tournaputted for an Eagle par. ments with unsuccessful This was in the middle of attempts at wins since a comeback when he was he started in 1996, Garcia down two strokes with finally took a leap to win six holes left in the fourth the 2017 Masters Tournaround to Justin Rose of ment with a par score of England. nine under Sunday. It’s Garcia tied with Rose his first major tournaon the 17th when Rose ment win. took a bogey. A suddenChance would play a death playoff began on big role as he was one the 18th hole and both of the few golfers who opening drives went into played in all four rounds

the rough. Rose was able to hit a bogey in a par-4 hole. Garcia did not need an impressive setting to get to par but was able to sink a 12-foot putt for birdie to win the Major PGA tournament and the green jacket. Garcia is the third player from Spain to win the Masters Tournament and the first since Jose Maria Olazabal in 1999. Garcia would also become the first Masters Tournament champion to shoot under par in all four rounds since Tiger Woods in the 1997 Masters. In this Masters, we saw multiple lead changes and former Major champions experience a downward fall in their driving game.

In the second round, Rickie Fowler was the leader then went to third place after the third round. He did not finish within the top 10 due to seven bogies and only three birdies in the final round of the Tournament. For Garcia, all the close Tournaments and heartbreak have finally earned him a green jacket in Augusta. He placed 2nd place twice in both the Open Championship and the PGA Championship and 3rd place in the U.S. Open. Sergio finally accounted for a Major Tournament win in his 19 Masters appearance and 73 total Major Championship tournaments.

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But all is not well in the kingdom as personal and political rifts pull at the fragile seams of the new union and rumors circulate that Lizzie’s brother Prince Richard (Patrick Gibson, “The OA”) is alive and well and planning to take the throne, thus dividing her loyalties between her new husband and the rightful York king. Whispering in the ears of the newlyweds are two strong-willed mothers, Dowager Queen Elizabeth Woodville (Essie Davis, “Game of Thrones”) and Lady Margaret Beaufort (played with a steely coldness by Michelle Fairley, “24: Live Another Day”), both of whom harbor distrust and resentment for the other’s family and instill some of that in their offspring. “I think Elizabeth is Lizzie’s guide,” explains Comer, seated at a table in one of the set’s chambers, “and she advises Lizzie on what’s going to happen, and her mother is always there for her, especially at the beginning. And so I think her mum was just a great comfort to her. And there’s been loads of lovely little scenes and they’re like best friends in a way, especially when Margaret’s around. You know, they’re kind of like vicious when she leaves the room — it’s the look. So there’s definitely a humor.” Henry, who spent much of his young life in exile as a

political prisoner following the death of his father, really didn’t know his mother until his later years. But that didn’t stop Margaret from grooming him for the throne. “Her whole life’s work,” Fairley says, “is getting her son on the throne because she had a vision quite young. She was fascinated with Joan of Arc and she was an only child as well, brought up pretty much on her own like Henry. And she believed that she had a vision, that God spoke to her and said she would have a son and he would be king of England and she never let that go.” “He’s kind of an orphan in a way,” Collins-Levy says of Henry. “He was raised by his uncle. I think he’s very, very invested in loyalty, being a soldier, being brought up in exile with a soldier and so he doesn’t quite know where to put his trust. And I think when he gets to court, it does happen to be two women who are the people closest to him, his wife and his mum ... . It gets to a point where he starts to realize that his wife and her mother are plotting against his life. “And the story for him,” he continues, “is putting trust in Lizzie and in a way figuring out which way is the best way to rule: Is it his mother’s way or his wife’s way, his queen’s way?”

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