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July 7, 2005 Volume 3, Issue 13
SAND SCOOPS
A NEWSLETTER FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF ORANGE BEACH
July Birthdays
“Another July 4th holiday with few major problems over the busy weekend. Keep up the
good work as we continue to hear many visitors to our city, compliment our efforts in
such a great cleanup and recovery compared to our neighboring cities. Great job!
- Steve Russo, Mayor
Fireworks Light the Gulf of Mexico Skies
Traffic was heavy but moving, and crowds were large
with the fireworks show for Orange Beach blasting off
one night early. The July 3rd night attracted many new
visitors from the western end of the island. Police, Fire
and Street Department are to be commended for a good
plan and action in keeping vehicles moving along. Public
works crews worked extra hours to get the right of ways
cleaned and cut prior to the big weekend. Overall, another successful event for the City of Orange Beach and
thanks to each employee on their role. Thousands enjoy
our city and your efforts make the impression a positive
one for all. The 2005 summer tourist season is proving to
be a good one thus far, as visitors are renting what is
open and retail sales look good for the year.
FIRE DEPT Promotions
Commitment to their career and ongoing
training and hard work lead to more promotions in the City of Orange Beach Fire
Department. Chief Forney Howard presented five firemen with their respective
bars, badges and emblems. Congratulations to the entire department on making
Orange Beach one of the premiere rescue departments in the State of Alabama.
July Milestones
Above: Left to Right: Lt. Wade Stevens, Lt. Chance Ard, Lt. Dray Resmondo,
Captain Wes McConnell, Lt. Tim Noland. Congratulations!
VALIC Coming To City Hall VALIC representatives will be at City Hall in the South Conference Room on Thursday, July 7 from 9am until afternoon to
answer any questions from employees regarding their plans. Contact Cherie Stobert at 981 6979 to
schedule a time. This notice may be received late so please disregard if after Thursday, July 7.
Lightning -Orange Beach
Orange Beach is pleased to welcome the Alabama Lightning football team
to our facilities. The Lightning defeated the Port City Monarchs 33-14 at the
Orange Beach SportsPlex in their home opener. Next Home game is Sat.
July 30 vs. Alachua Saints. August 13 vs. Baton Rouge.
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Left: Chief Forney Howard presents Todd Posey, Fire Marshal badge.
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Ken Mummah
Marion Gunter
Paul Wyatt
Tim Adams
Sarah Trimble
Carter Lowery
John Simonson
Robert Byrd
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Matt Simmons
Keith Warden
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Anthony Grigsby
Woody Watson, III
Don Knotts
Robbie Stalcup
Jerry Davis
Aaron Wyatt
Lee Lindblom
Charles Roberts, Sr
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Orange Beach Public Library Director Bonnie Lee was the recent recipient of the Orange Beach Lions Club
“Lion of the Year” award. Bonnie Lee chaired this year’s Lions Club-sponsored Wayne Perdue All-Star Band
Reunion, an event that raised $4,000 for Lions-related charities. The Orange Beach Lions Club meets for
lunch at noon on the first and third Wednesday of every month at Lester’s on Canal Road.
Guests are always welcome. For information about the Lions, call 967-3344. Congratulations Bonnie!
Women’s Firearms Safety Class—Huge Success
The Orange Beach Police Department can put another notch in their belt as the Women’s Firearm Safety Class drew
over 50 participants for the four week course. A diverse mixture of women from around Orange Beach participated in
the sessions. City employees, doctors, veterinarians, bankers, retirees and college students all comprised the group.
Learning the basics of handgun safety was the priority. This week the members hit the shooting range to practice
their skills and fire the live weapons. Great job to the Police Department on their direction and lessons for the women
of our community.
Left: Kathy Woodard takes aim as Clara Myers studies her hand position. Above: Women from all parts
of Orange Beach came packing some heat to learn the basics of handgun safety in Orange Beach.
Horizons 20/20 Seeking Input Through Summer
The update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan continues to pick up momentum as
residents and property owners are signing up for Interest Groups that fit their
Orange Beach Employee Classifieds particular concerns. Updating the plan is
critical in gaining public input as the city
Items for sale? Send to [email protected]
will use the program as a working model to compile all city planning documents and studies into one common long range picture of the future of
2003 Toyota Tacoma 2WD, 4 Dr, automatic, Silver, 35K
miles, tool box, step bars, $18,500 O.B.O Suzanne Ard
Orange Beach. If you wish to be a part of the Horizons 20/20 effort, stop
955-1813 or cell 747 1685.
by City Hall and sign up for one of the following Interest Groups or email
1985 Ford E-150 Custom van, raised roof, 302 V8,capt
Ken Grimes at [email protected] with your selection and contact inforchairs, alum wheels, good tires, runs great. $2,895 obo
mation. Be involved in your city’s future.
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
head-shower, 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
Riding Mower bagger attachment for 42” mower. exc.
cond used on Troy Bilt .$50
4 extr house lights, work / need paint $15/ all 4
Ken Grimes 747-0463
Zoning / Land Use; Education and Culture; Transportation;
Environment; Quality of Life; Comp Plan Update.
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