sand scoops June2305 - City of Orange Beach

SAND SCOOPS
June 23, 2005
Volume 3, Issue 12
A NEWSLETTER FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ORANGE BEACH
“Welcome to our newest City Council member Tracy Holiday, Place 2, who fills the unexpired
term of Tony Kennon who recently resigned. We wish Tony the best and look forward to working
with Tracy in the future. Have a great Fourth of July weekend and enjoy the holiday.”
- Steve Russo, Mayor
New Council Member Appointed: Place Two Filled
Mayor Steve Russo and the members of the City Council have been faced with what
some call the toughest decision since they were elected...to fill the unexpired term of
Tony Kennon, Place Two, who recently resigned his seat. After many resident calls
and much phone tag around the community, the council had a majority vote to appoint
Tracy Holiday to the seat. Tracy has served recently on the Planning
Commission and volunteered to assist with Media Relations following Hurricane Ivan. Her involvement in the City has been consistent and she
seeks to protect our community resources while looking at planned growth.
We congratulate Tracy and her husband Tim McCrory on the appointment
to the position. Good Luck to Tony on his future endeavors.
39th Annual BBQ: Another SELLOUT Despite Storm
Great Job!! Great Job!! Great Job!! What more can be said for all the volunteers,
firefighter chefs, drive thru staff, bakers, and chiefs. Despite the direct hit and exact
timing of Tropical Storm Arlene, the barbecue was a complete sellout of the 4,200 or
so pounds of meat. In the face of adversity, the fire department supporters made
another successful mark on OB.
SOLD OUT!!!
June Birthdays
Justin Pearce
Roger Sweppenhiser
Rachel Stevens
Chris Conway
John Mudra
Jeri Wilson
Stephen McCadden
Rich Nolte
Cliff Roberts
Tina Michaels
Thomas Rose
Pam Davis
Brian Farnell
Clarence Emmons
Sherry Brandler
Laurel DeVaney
Michael Freeman
Mary Packer
Daniel Bodine
Paul Hedge
Scott Smothers
Jonathan Whitlock
6/02
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6/05
6/06
6/09
6/10
6/11
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6/15
6/16
6/17
6/18
6/18
6/19
6/21
6/23
6/24
6/26
6/27
6/27
6/27
6/30
June Milestones
(5+years of service)
Mike Donnelly
Kevin Lanford
Jeff Hartley
Clara Myers
Bob McArthur
Wes McConnell
Charles Athey
Joe Constantino
Pat Donnelly
Jeff Smith
Kenneth White
Angela Williams
Kathy Woodard
13yrs
13yrs
11yrs
11yrs
10 yrs
10 yrs
9yrs
9yrs
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8yrs
8yrs
6yrs
Alabama Lightning Football
Sat. June 25 OB SportsPlex
SOLD OUT!!!
SOLD OUT!!!
OB Police Get New RADAR / DVD Technology
Consider yourself warned that the OBPD has the latest techno gadgets and gizmos in Baldwin County. In car camera / radar devices are
now mounted up high to clear the dash for better visibility. In the click
of a remote, radar is on front or rear of the car and the dvd is recording
the action. In car color screens show everything
being recorded and the officers are miked for
sound. Add to the new Tazers for apprehension and
advancing software for the laptops, our officers are
HIGH TECH!
P.O. Box 458
Orange Beach, Alabama 36561
1.251.981.6979
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www.cityoforangebeach.com
The Orange Beach Community of Promise has launched a
Community of Promise “Backpacks For Kids”
pilot program called “Backpack For Kids”, which is designed
to assist families most affected in the aftermath of Hurricane Ivan. The program provides nutritious and easy to prepare “kid friendly” foods and snacks for school
aged children in need during the weekends. Donations from our community can be made at drop off bins located at the Orange Beach Senior Center and the
Recreation Center’s front desk. Items needed include but not limited to: fruit cups, tuna packs, peanut butter crackers, single serving cereal boxes, cheese and
breadstick packs, granola bars, milk & cereal bars, applesauce, Vienna sausages, chex mix, raisins, juice boxes, animal crackers, pudding cups, lunch buckets,
microwaveable meals, slim jims, etc… Backpacks are discreetly distributed on Fridays to children who could benefit from this effort. For more information, contact Karen Clark, Orange Beach Community of Promise Administrator, at 978-4857 or Kristen McIntosh at 978-1348. Donations should be tax deductible so keep
your receipts on the items purchased as the Orange Beach Community of Promise is seeking its non profit status.
The City officially kicked off its Comprehensive Plan update on Tuesday
with around 100 attending the initial
meeting. Opportunities to sign up for
“Interest Groups” are underway with
many residents already on the list to
begin input on a wide range of community issues. Key Leader interviews
have also begun with efforts to gather input and data on future barriers and
current concerns while seeking to develop solutions to problems faced by
the City now and in the future.
Residents look at Transportation Charts on OB
“Thunder On The Gulf”
August 18-21 Orange Beach
Independence Day Fireworks
Perdido Beach Resort
Sunday, July 3rd at 9pm
Orange Beach Employee Classifieds
Items for sale? Send to obecon@gulftel.com
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2WD, 4 Dr, automatic, Silver, 35K
miles, tool box, step bars, $18,500 O.B.O Suzanne Ard
955-1813 or cell 747 1685.
Congratulations to Judy Mills in the new position of Court Magistrate
Meet the New Planner: Griffin Powell
From: Greenville, AL
Education: B.S., Political Science, Auburn Univ. Montgomery;
M.P.A., Public Administration, Auburn Univ. Montgomery.
Previous Work: 4 years with the South Central Alabama Development Commission, a regional planning commission based in Montgomery. Did tasks in planning and grant writing and was involved on several economic
development projects, including getting Hyundai suppliers to locate in central Alabama.
Also, taught political science part time at LBW Community College.
Away from Work: Enjoy hitting the gym; computers; and watching Auburn football.
Youth Sports: A City With A Focus On The Kids
1985 Ford E-150 Custom van, raised roof, 302 V8,capt
chairs, alum wheels, good tires, runs great. $2,895 obo
1987 Ford E-150 Custom van, raised roof, 351 V8, capt
chairs, tv, alum wheels, good tires runs great. $2,995.
1984 ChrisCraft 251 Express Cabin Cruiser, 350 Mercruiser w low hours, Borg Warner Transmission (straight
inboard), refrig, hot water htr, dockside a/c, standup headshower, vhf marine radio, microwave, no trailer. Minor
cosmetic damage from Ivan. $6,995 obo. Lee Lindblom
986-5762 or 978-1710
Stainless steel truck tool box, fits S-10 or small bed.
$200 obo. Bill Fetner 981-6783.
RCA 35” Color TV in cabinet. Picture in Picture, cable,
audio hookups, works great. $275
(2) Riding Mower bagger attachments for 42” mowers.
exc. cond used on Troy Bilt and Craftsman.$50 ea
4 extr house lights, work / need paint $15/ all 4
Ken Grimes 747-0463
Completing the 2005 season for softball and baseball many city employees gave of much time and
energy to coach, administer (thank you Pam
Davis), prepare fields, serve hot dogs, and just
watch great games. We appreciate all employees
and their families who made this year one to remember. The City of OB DARE Team, coached by
David McLain and Jerry Davis, placed 3rd in the
All Star Tournament hosted in Orange Beach. The 10U
All Stars made a good showing under Coaches Jeff
Moon, Mark Scott & Others. Great job to all boys and
girls who participated and continue to make OB great!
Continue Your Great Recovery
Glad to Have You Back
Tina Michaels, Public Works
We Missed You!
Send info for Sand Scoops to
Ken Grimes, obecon@gulftel.com
Feedback welcome at 981-6979