April 13, 2006 - City of Orange Beach

SAND SCOOPS
April 13, 2006
Volume 4, Issue 8
A NEWSLETTER FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ORANGE BEACH
“Tourism is our primary economic engine, but take note of the direct economic impact that sports are making in
our own city as well as the region. Over a half million dollars was spent directly in the area during the Spring
Beach Blast Softball / Baseball tournament. The City of Orange Beach investment in all of our facilities is making
a year round economy a true reality for our residents, workers and businesses. Have a great Easter!”
Pete Blalock - Mayor
Softball / Baseball Season Is Well Underway in O.B.
Mayor Pete Blalock threw out the first pitch and the season was underway in Orange Beach as a record number of
players and teams took the field to celebrate “Opening Day”. The official parade traveled from City Hall to the
SportsPlex and memories were made. Thanks to all City of Orange Beach
employees and family who are coaching,
helping, cheering or just driving the kids to
the park. Involvement and support are the
key ingredient to making a child’s development the most it can be and our youth
sports are no exception. On another sporting note, the numbers are in on the
The Young Guns
“Economic Impact of the Spring Beach
Blast bringing 61 softball teams to Orange Beach and
near 100 teams total to Baldwin County. Orange Beach is
Mayor Blalock’s First Pitch
estimated to have generated $415,069 in direct spending
with just the softball portion of the tournament. Area impact for softball alone is just under
$700K in direct spending. Information
is derived from data collected by
each team using cost of lodging,
number of nights in town, meal exSoftball Introductions
penditures and travel. Realistic numbers are higher knowing that mom,
Employees & Officials coaching
dad or grandpa shop, golf or fish while in town besides watching games.
Great job to all involved with our facilities, our teams and making Orange Beach the best place to play and live.
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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.
HAPPY EASTER . . . Orange Beach! City Closed April 14th -Good Friday
City of Orange Beach services will be closed for Good Friday holiday in recognition of Easter weekend. Friday, April 14
Gulf Coast Relay For Life . . Friday Night April 28 OB SportsPlex
Last Chance to Register for the Don Brewer Golf Classic on
Friday, April 21 at Soldiers Creek. Space Is Limited. Bring
Money no later than Tuesday, April 18 to City Hall (Jeanne)
Cost is $50 golf & lunch. Sign up today at 981-1524.
P.O. Box 458
Orange Beach, Alabama 36561
1.251.981.6979
April Birthdays
Richard Lagreco, Jr.
Leah Weaver
John Davis
Karen Keith
Jon Ed Wells
Chelsea Burton
Bonnie Longcrier
Rick Facey
Jeff Hartley
Ken Grimes, Jr.
Greg Duck
Tiffany Williams
Jason McDanal
Paul Vishaway
Bill Fetner
Lee Lindblom
Carrie Griffith
Lorant Baranovics
Mark Scott
John Coleman
Chris Arizmendi
Jim Lawson
Albert Peck
Jerry Davis
Francis Fleming
Jonathan Davis
3/30
3/31
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4/14
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4/24
4/26
4/27
4/28
4/28
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4/29
4/29
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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
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fax 1.251.981.6981
New websites to checkout
Big Dollar Drive Thank You!
www.obpd.org
www.orangebeachartcenter.com
www.knowyourbeach.com
www.cityoforangebeachblog.com
Sail Camp Registration Continues
Easter Bonnet Dog Parade
Waterfront Park 9am-1pm
Saturday, April 15
Bring your DOGGY in full Easter attire
Yappy Hour, Prizes, Bone Hunt and more
Join in the Fun!
The Resurrection. . . So What?
A musical presentation on the front lawn
of First Baptist Church Orange Beach,
Friday, April 14 at 7:30pm. Bring a
Lawn Chair and relax with family and
friends as the real story of Easter is
told. Public is invited.
Let Your Light Shine Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 15 at dusk at FBOB
Orange Beach Employee Classifieds
Items for sale? Send to [email protected]
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.
Send info for Sand Scoops to
Ken Grimes, [email protected]
Feedback welcome at 981-6979
www.cityoforangebeach.com
The Inaugural Dollar Drive to benefit Relay For Life was a great
success thanks to the many who participated this year. A final
tally will be announced at the drawing to be held on Wednesday,
April 19 at 2:30pm in the City Council Chambers. All are invited to
attend and share in the big drawing excitement. We hope next
year’s Dollar Drive can get every employee’s involvement to share
in the success and prize opportunities while raising a record amount to benefit the American Cancer Society. Just think of what we can do as a team!
Sail Camp classes are filling weekly. 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.
Surprise, Surprise Preston Pooser Bday
A happy day
it was with
coworkers,
shrimp and
oysters and
gags. Ha Ha
7th Annual
Orange Beach
Soccer Classic
UAB 4
LSU
2
Auburn 1 Ala 0
Get In the Loop With NEWS and EMAIL
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. Take the time to get on the list with your work or personal email. Send
pics of news going on around Orange Beach for web, print and scoops.
Fire Department Nursery Is Busy
Here is the Scoop you have been waiting for. . . Baby photos. The Easter Bunny will be
busy around the Fire Department with all the new babies arriving.
Morgan & Matalyne Kroll
Born December-05. First babies
Matt & Stephanie Kroll
Reagan Claire Kyte
Born 3-21-06
Keith & Leslie Kyte.
Brother Jack (3)
Lauren Nichole Resmondo “woo woo”
Dray & Cindy Resmondo. First Baby
Shelby Marie McKenzie
Born 3-28-06
Brooks & Amy McKenzie.
Brother Jax (2)
Johnny Ray “Buger” & Rachel Harrison expecting a boy at the end of May 2006
Jeff & Tammy Dobson expecting a baby in early Fall 2006
Stony & Jennifer Burk expecting a baby in late Summer 2006
“Papa Forney” is extremely proud of all the current and future additions to the
OBFD Family. The Fire Department water is available by special order. . .