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SAND SCOOPS
January 19, 2006
Volume 4, Issue 2
A NEWSLETTER FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ORANGE BEACH
“Opening the Orange Beach Golf Center is another step in making Orange Beach the best
place to live, work and play. By year’s end we hope to reopen the golf course with new challenges on the course. Enjoy this addition to our community.” - Steve Russo, Mayor
Mardi Gras = Economic Engine for City of Orange Beach
Krewe’s and Society’s are getting ready all around the region as Mardi Gras is quickly approaching. Parading in
Orange Beach is set for Tuesday, February 28 at 1:30pm from Live Bait to Rite Aid on Perdido Beach Boulevard.
Many organizations have made major improvements to their floats and entries as the event will be larger that ever
with our accommodations at high occupancy this year. The
Mystics of Pleasure parade will
be held on Saturday night, February 25 starting around 5:30
from Ruby Tuesday to SanRoc
Cay on Perdido Beach Boulevard. This is a unique, nighttime lighted parade with lots of
fun, floats, bands and plenty of throws for all ages.
Photos: The Mystics of Pleasure organization presents a check for $7,500 to the City in partnership on Mardi Gras parades and use
of the City floats. Mayor Steve Russo was heard saying “this is one of the most unique presentations I can ever remember”.
Orange Beach Golf Center—Driving Range Opens
The City of Orange Beach is proud to enter the golf market
with the OB Golf Center. The first several weeks of operation at the driving range have proven that there is a need
for such a facility and the feedback is well received. Lunch
duffers are finding out that this is a great place to spend
some time during the day and late nighters can enjoy the
range till 9pm nightly. A bucket of 34 balls is only $3 and
the automated system makes it easy to get
started. If you have always
wanted to learn how to play
golf, this Golf Center will allow
all skill levels to progress. Call
981-GOLF to get more info.
City Supports OBES Professional Development with $25K
The City of Orange Beach made a $25,000.00 donation to the faculty and staff of Orange Beach Elementary School on
Tuesday, January 10, 2006. City Council Member Pete
Blalock and City Administrator Jeff Moon made the presentation to Principal Steve Baker and members of the faculty.
The funds were given in response to professional development proposals submitted by the teachers to Mr. Baker
earlier this year. The donation will cover all the expenses of
the professional development activities that were proposed.
The City generously included additional funds for the teachers to use in their classrooms.
Pictured are (L-R) Orange Beach City Administrator Jeff Moon,
Debbie Holder, Second Grade Teacher; Angie McCurley,
Speech Pathologist; Principal Steve Baker, Orange Beach City
Council Member Pete Blalock, Michelle Dillon, Fourth Grade
Teacher; Carrie McLemore, Fifth Grade Teacher.
January Birthdays
Jeff Smith
Lionel Cabarrubia
Richard Cooper
Angie Lee
Mallory Gann
Pam Jones
Willie Packer
Paul Jarrell
Marty Roark
Marybeth Stearns
Dusty Russell
Robbie Stalcup
Adam Owens
Cherie Stobert
Caroline Akins
Michael Birge
Brian Beaman
Kenneth McKenzie
Jason Dean
Zachary Stuart
Sharon Underwood
Tabitha Watson
Phillip West
Kenny Wilks
Brian Sheer
Sam Jackson
Leah Weaver
J.R. Anderson
Jeanne Fitzgibbons
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January Milestones
5 + Years
Renee Hobbs
Cathy Constantino
Craig Stephenson
Marion Gunter
Frances Fleming
Forney Howard
Preston Pooser
16yrs
9yrs
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6yrs
5yrs
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City of Orange Beach
Relay For Life Team
Big Yard and Craft Sale
Sat, Jan 21 7am-1pm
OB Community Center
Furniture, Clothes,
Unique Items for sell
Photo by Julie Gerstenschlager
P.O. Box 458
Orange Beach, Alabama 36561
1.251.981.6979
fax 1.251.981.6981
Seafood Festival to Raise Funds
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Applications to parade available at City Hall or online at
www.cityoforangebeach.com
“One Quarter At A Time”
Stop by the OB SportsPlex on Saturday, February 18th from 10am—5pm for the 14th
Annual Seafood Festival sponsored by
Blalock’s Seafood. Presented by the Orange
Beach Youth Sports Association, the event
offers lunches to go or dine in, entertainment,
arts and crafts and a great raffle. All proceeds
benefit the Association which organizes the City softball
and baseball programs. If you would like to volunteer to
help cook or serve at the event, call 981-6979.
How do you pay for a
driving range / golf center?
25 cents at a time. The center is
automated so the city saves on
labor costs while generating revenue day and night while offering
another amenity for residents.
City of Orange Beach Employees should “GO WILD AT THE ZOO”
The City of Orange Beach provided financial support to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo back in April 2005.
This Contract for Services included one FREE individual pass to the Zoo for each employee of the City.
To redeem your FREE pass to the Zoo, show your City photo I.D. or a current pay stub for admission.
This offer is valid through 2006 and we encourage you to take your family on a zoo outing this year in
support of the only zoo on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Since Ivan and then Katrina, the zoo has worked
diligently to reopen and after much hard work and painstaking labor, the animals and staff at the AGC
Zoo are ready for you.
Admission Fees
251-968-5731
Adults (13yr+)
$8.80 each
Watch the Animal Planet starting February 15th at 8 pm for the first air- Children 3-12
$6.00 each
ing of “The Little Zoo That Could” which is a new reality show about our Toddlers 2 & under
FREE
zoo and its rebuilding efforts. Log onto www.discovery.com, then click Seniors (55+)
$6.60 each
the Animal Planet for upcoming schedules about the Zoo.
OPEN 7 Days A Week
9am till 3:30pm
Dollar Drive is here! City of Orange Beach employees will have the opportunity
to become part of the Relay For Life Team by simply donating $1 each payperiod
starting in January. Be a part of raising funds to stop Cancer once and for all.
Those contributing $8 or more by April will be eligible for prizes in a special raffle.
Call Jeanne at 981-1524 or email questions to [email protected]
Orange Beach Youth Basketball is underway with great competition and lots of fun. Stop by the OB
Rec Center or Elementary School gym to see some great action this month. Weeknights & Saturday
mornings. Thanks to Columbia Southern University for sponsoring our uniforms this season.
Orange Beach Employee Classifieds
Items for sale? Send to [email protected]
Browning A Bolt. Hunter edition 7mag. Leopold mounting and
rings. 1 box ammo. Never fired. New in Box. $600
Pecar Berlin scope (German made) 4x10x56. $900.
Jeremy Welch 251-589-2006
Antique powder table/dresser, w tri fold arched mirrors and
bench. Cherry finish, 4 drawers. $200
Kelly Grimes 981 6944.
Stainless steel truck tool box, fits S-10 or small bed.
$180 obo. Bill Fetner 981-6783.
www.cityoforangebeach.com
more Presentations To City. . .
Below: Fire Chief Forney Howard present a plaque to Mayor
Steve Russo from the Leetown Volunteer Fire Dept near
Picayune, MS for the support after Katrina.
Right:Tommy Werneth,
Baldwin EMC Board Member present check for
$531,000+ to Mayor Russo.
“Life Is Better Here”
Send info for Sand Scoops to
Ken Grimes, [email protected]
Feedback welcome at 981-6979