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SAND SCOOPS
April 27, 2006
Volume 4, Issue 9
A NEWSLETTER FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ORANGE BEACH
“I commend those of you who have volunteered, given and supported the many events and activities which benefit
this year’s Relay For Life. Raising $10,433 is a remarkable accomplishment for a group our size and these efforts
continue to show people what Orange Beach and our employees are made of. Great Job! See you at Relay on Friday night at the Sportsplex.”
Pete Blalock - Mayor
Gulf Coast Relay For Life . . Friday Night April 28 OB SportsPlex
City of Orange Beach Relay For Life Team raises $10K+
Setting new goals is a necessity in life and the bar was set high for Team OB which raised a Team Total
of $10,433 for this years Relay For Life to benefit the American Cancer Society. Major fundraisers included the Don Brewer Golf Classic, Dollar Drive for City Employees, Community Yard Sale and more.
Team Captain Jeanne Fitzgibbons and crew worked diligently since late Fall in planning and conducting
fund raisers. Orange Beach has hosted the Relay event for several years now, and with each year, the
OB Team has stepped up the fundraising. The Don Brewer Classic netted $3,850 for the cause with
close to 100 golfers playing. A fun day was had by all
at Soldiers Creek. The Dollar Drive brought lots of
great prizes to many who donated $1 per payperiod
(or more) and the Grand Prize Winner was Angela
Williams, Recreation Center. Join all teams and supports in the fight against cancer this Friday night as
opening ceremonies are set to begin at
6:30pm with first lap at 7pm.
Stop by the OB SportsPlex
and bring the family. This is a
great family fun event.
Blue Cross / Blue Shield Open Enrollment in June
The month of June is open enrollment for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. This is the only time
during the year that employees can add dependents, unless there is a life changing event (birth, marriage, adoption, etc.). Employees wishing to change to family coverage must come by City Hall and complete an enrollment application as soon as possible. Employees reaching their 3 year anniversary prior to
June 1, 2007 and wish to add family members should contact Cathy Constantino at City Hall at 981-6979.
Direct Deposit: Available to Save You Time & Energy
City of Orange Beach employees have many benefits available to save time & money. The Finance Department
has offered direct deposit of your payroll checks for 2 1/2 years. Go ahead and join the 138 co workers who
utilize the convenience of direct deposit. For info call Vicki Pishna -Finance Dept 981-6802 or Intercom 38.
GSHS student Neal Grube, Jr.
job shadows at OBPD
P.O. Box 458
Alabama Credit
Union is sponsoring a Pet
Adoption. For
interested pet
lovers call City
Hall at 981-6979
RESULTS OF 2006 ELECTION
ORANGE BEACH PERSONNEL BOARD
Members:
Danny Martin – Parks & Recreation
Robbie Robinson – Police Department
Alternates:
Candy Martin – Administration
Jon Ed Wells – Fire Department
Each will serve 5 year terms
* Other non employee members of the OB Personnel Board are
Bubba Ray, Jim Jent, Allen McElroy who are appointed.
Orange Beach, Alabama 36561
1.251.981.6979
April Birthdays
Lorant Baranovics
Mark Scott
John Coleman
Chris Arizmendi
Jim Lawson
Albert Peck
Jerry Davis
Francis Fleming
Jonathan Davis
4/24
4/26
4/27
4/28
4/28
4/28
4/29
4/29
4/30
April Milestones
5 + Years
Greg Duck
Bill Addison
Rick White
Steve Brown
Dave McCormick
Todd Posey
Jeff Ryan
Roger Sweppenhiser
Buford Hagood
Jeff Dobson
Mark Barlow
Ronnie Casey
Adam Owens
Phillip West
19yrs
14yrs
12yrs
11yrs
10yrs
10yrs
10yrs
9yrs
8yrs
7yrs
5yrs
5yrs
5yrs
5yrs
May Birthdays (-11th)
Melvin Shepard, Jr.
Erika Bankston
Alena Barnett
Joni Blalock
5/03
5/04
5/08
5/09
May Milestones
(5+years of service)
Rusty Roberts
Rich Nolte
Wade Stevens
Ken Wilks
Drudy Horton
Richie Lagreco, Jr.
Chuck Weaver
13yrs
10yrs
10yrs
10yrs
9yrs
8yrs
6yrs
Get your email in our database of
Employees by sending a note to
Ken Grimes at [email protected]
or [email protected]
We keep our employee contacts on
file ready to send quick announcements or employee news.
fax 1.251.981.6981
Employee Appreciation Lunch
Dollar Drive Thank You
Presented by the City of Gonzales, LA
Thanks to all city employees who
donated money through the inaugural Dollar Drive. The effort was
a huge success and thanks to the
many donors of prizes, many of
you won something really nice.
The funds helped us top $10,000
for Relay For Life 2006. - Jeanne Fitzgibbons
“Jambalaya Capital of the World”
Sat. May 20th around noon. Park behind City Hall
Employees families and guests invited
Sail Camp Registration Continues
cycling
Sail Camp classes are filling weekly. June is FULL! Sign up today. Adult Classes will be offered
May 22-26 and August 14-18 from 4-6pm. Call Leslie Dabney at 980-5946 to register.
Whether taking out the trash or just getting ready to dispose of an old device. . . Stop, think about recycling.
The City of Orange Beach is currently taking online information about residents opinions on recycling in the
city. Feedback has been positive but higher numbers of respondents always helps the decision making
process. Go online to www.cityoforangebeach.com and complete the recycling survey today.
An Ecycling Day is set for Friday, May 12 at City Hall. Gather up any electronic device, computer equipments, cell phone, pager, radios, etc. that can be dropped off at City Hall in the lobby all day. Donated items
will be distributed to appropriate agencies for future use and recycling. Cell phones and such are great for
various shelters in our area that can use them as emergency phones for those in need of such device.
Coastal Wine Tour is set for May 19-21 at Waterfront Park in Orange Beach. The City of Orange Beach is a major sponsor of the event. Find out more at www.coastalwinetour.com
Here’s To “Dom”
Scenes from the Don Brewer
Golf Classic 2006
Orange Beach Employee Classifieds
Items for sale? Send to [email protected]
Barbie Jeep. Good cond. Battery powered. Pink & white $25
Ken Grimes 747- 0463
Used GE dryer. $50 obo. Kathy Woodard. 981-6782
Massy Ferguson tractor w bushhog attachment. 436 hours. 25 hp
$8,900. Melvin Shepard 550-6398
ProSun Tanning Bed, 16 bulb. Used 4 hours. $1,200
Melvin Shepard 550-6398.
LaZBoy sectional sofa, less 2 yrs old, has recliner, full sleeper, chaise
“L” shape, river green in color. $1,200 obo. Bowflex XTL w lat bar and
leg lift attachment $750. Jeff Dobson 971-1825.
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
Stainless steel truck tool box, fits S-10 or small bed. $180 obo.
Bill Fetner 981-6783.
www.cityoforangebeach.com
Photos by Jeanne and Leslie
Our sympathy goes out to
Bryan Hester, OBFD
and family with the death
of his father this week.
Send info for Sand Scoops to
Ken Grimes, [email protected]
Feedback welcome at 981-6979