Baldwin County

• Vinson officially coroner
ROBERTSDALE ? "Bittersweet" summed up Stan Vinson's feelings this week after being officially named Bald win County coroner, succeeding two men he greatly respected and learned different lessons from.

• Apartment project under way
DAPHNE ? Construction of a 150-unit, rent-controlled apartment complex on the edge of the Park City neighborhood has been under way for several months, and its first apartments may become available by spring 2010, project officials said.

• Apartment project under way
DAPHNE ? Construction of a 150-unit, rent-controlled apartment complex on the edge of the Park City neighborhood has been under way for several months, and its first apartments may become available by spring 2010, project officials said.

• DAPHNE
DAPHNE ? One month after selecting Jeff LeBlanc as the city's new human resources director, the City Council voted this week to instead appoint Vickie Hinman, the interim human resources director, to the position.

• No need to go hungry on Thanksgiving
The needy, the lonely and those simply wanting a free delicious meal can get a full stomach along with a huge helping of fellowship this Thanksgiving season.

• AARP seeking volunteer tax preparers
Submitted by Marianne Eddins

• Author to sign books
Submitted by Emily Bell

• 'Christmas Sharing' to help needy children
Submitted by Sally McKinney

• Church Calendar
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• Church to display Nativities
/CUT/2/CThis crıche, hand carved in Israel from olive wood, will be part of a holiday display next month at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Daphne. The Nativity will also be auctioned off at a preview gala Dec. 11 at the church.

• Daphne High lists honor students
Students at Daphne High School who made the honor roll for the first quarter include the following.

• Foley Middle teacher of month 'lives' curriculum %%head%%Get to Know Dianne Bernasconi
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• Health care to be topic for Unitarians
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• Holiday bazaar planned
Submitted by Angela Bateman

• Lights to honor cancer victims
Submitted by Kim Bertagnolli

• 'O Come Emmanuel' set Dec. 6
/CUT/3/CSt. Andrew by the Sea Chancel Choir will present "O Come Emmanuel" at 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at the church on Fort Morgan Road in Gulf Shores.

• St. Jude's patient to lead fundraiser
Submitted by Kimberly Mitchell

• St. Paul's to present Christmas program
Submitted by Patsy Forehand

• Board won't ask for tax at tonight's meeting
FAIRHOPE ? Baldwin County schools face more cuts in staffing and services without more money, but Board of Education members said now is not the time to ask the County Commission for a 1-cent sales tax.

• City officials say sewer deal is dead
ORANGE BEACH ? A private utility that has sought to lease treatment capacity at the municipal wastewater facility has withdrawn its offer to do business with the city, Mayor Tony Kennon said Tuesday.

• Council sets rules for animal control
BAY MINETTE ? The City Council has adopted a new animal control ordinance that better defines its rules, but without a proposal that would have barred residents from riding horses through town without a permit.

• Foley amends sick leave plan for flu
FOLEY ? Municipal employees who run out of sick leave during the flu season will be able to borrow days from future allotments under a policy approved by the City Council.

• Foundations discuss county education
ROBERTSDALE ? Education foundation members from around Baldwin met Wednesday to discuss countywide efforts to improve education and deal with issues such as school funding.

• Association names top music students for October
Submitted by Ruth Skaggs

• Fairhope tree-lighting set tonight
/CUT/2/CVICTOR CALHOUN/ Chief PhotographerThe Eastern Shore Choral Society performs during last year's annual Fairhope Tree Lighting Ceremony. The choral group, along with area school bands will be on hand tonight as Fairhope once again switches on the holiday season along the Eastern Shore.

• Helping Schools
To be included in this listing, school officials or PTA representatives can send complete information to: Helping Schools, 208 E. Second St., Suite 2, Bay Minette, AL 36507.

• Mother of four finds teaching makes a difference
Mary Jane Collins, a recent teacher of the month at Foley Middle School, is the mother of an 18-year-old son and 6-year-old triplets.

• Pine Grove honor roll released
Students at Pine Grove Elementary School who made the honor roll for the first quarter include the following.

• PublicMeetings
Thursday, Nov. 19 Baldwin County Board of Education, 6:30 p.m., Instructional Resource Center, Bay Minette.

• Spanish Fort lists honor roll
Spanish Fort Elementary has released its first-quarter honor roll. Those making the list include the following students.

• Teen and Education
It has been a wonderful week at BCHS. We would like to say thank you to all of our veterans who attended our 2009 Veterans Day program yesterday.

• Teen and Education
CKCS students are getting back into the swing of things after having a long six-day break last week, thanks to Tropical Storm Ida. There were only two days of classes last week.

• Teen and Education
Mrs. Hollis's kindergarten class has been doing an author study of Eric Carle. They have learned about his life as well as his technique. They practiced being an artist similar to him by making a class collage. They wrote a book based on "Brown Bear, Brown Bear."

• Teen and Education
A big thank you to our PTA for an awesome Fall Festival on Nov. 7. It was a beautiful day and we had great attendance. Mrs. Megginson was announced the DES Fall Festival Queen. Thank you to all who volunteered at booths, brought in items, and helped with set up and break down of the festival.

• Teen and Education
Invitations for the National Honor Society membership tapping and reception were issued to selected candidates Tuesday. Practice for the tapping ceremony will be held in the gym tonight at 7.

• County urges release of storm funds
BAY MINETTE ? Commissioners are urging Alabama emergency management officials to release $446,000 owed to Baldwin for cleanup from last year's Hurricane Ike.

• Foley mural case heads to trial
BAY MINETTE ? The issue of whether the current city or former mayor of Foley owns a 68-year-old mural depicting the Battle of Mobile Bay will be decided by a jury in 2010, a Baldwin County Circuit Court judge ruled Tuesday.

• Author to read excerpts of book
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• Bay Minette honor roll students named
Students at Bay Minette Elementary School who made the honor roll for the first quarter include the following.

• Big band to open season
Submitted by Joey Knight

• BridgeResults
Gulf Shores Duplicate Bridge Club

• Christmas aid program seeks applications
Submitted by Faye Robinson

• Education foundations plan joint retreat
/CUT/p32.5/CRepresentatives of Baldwin County's seven education foundations are planning a one-day joint retreat to consider common goals and opportunities for effective, long-term partnerships. Among the organizers are, from left, front row, Tina Covington, North Baldwin Coalition for Excellence in Education; Ruth Seawell, Supporting Educational Enrichment in Daphne's Schools; Miranda Shrubbe, Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation; Brenda Pierce, Central Baldwin Educational Foundation; standing, Terry Burkle and Donna Watts, South Baldwin Chamber Foundation; Nick Wilmott, Alabama Gulf Coast Area Educational Foundation; Sandra Bostrum and Sheren LeBlanc, Spanish Fort Educational Enrichment Foundation; Helen Chappelle, FEEF; Cleve Gantt, SFEEF; Lori Menefee, SEEDS; and Cheryl Pischek, CBEF.

• Gulf Shores neighborhood meeting set Saturday
Submitted by Wanda Parris

• Library host agency for Easter Seals
Submitted by Steve Horn

• Orange Beach lists oustanding students
Students at Orange Beach Elementary School who made the honor roll for the first quarter include the following.

• Pecans can add a rich flavor and texture to many dishes
Nothing says fall in Baldwin County like pecans.

• PublicMeetings
Thursday, Nov. 19 Baldwin County Board of Education, 6:30 p.m., Instructional Resource Center, Bay Minette.

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• Silverhill builder's childhood was a true carnival ride
Art "Scooter" Fiala has lived a life many only dream about.

• State leader to speak Friday to the area's retired educators
Submitted by Andy Schottgen

• 'Stuff the Bus' set Friday
Submitted by Sara Godwin

• Veterans Appreciation Day set Saturday
Staff Report

• Local doctor believes he is making a difference
When Dr. John Ives began studying medicine, it was because he was greatly influenced by his grandmother's neurologist.

• SILVER LINING
ORANGE BEACH ? As Tropical Storm Ida barreled toward shore last week, so too did TV crews and news writers.

• Helping Schools
To be included in this listing, school officials or PTA representatives can send complete information to: Helping Schools, 208 E. Second St., Suite 2, Bay Minette, AL 36507.

• Plan healthy holiday meals that won't break the bank
Thanksgiving to Christmas is the most sacred and festive time of the year because it is a good opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends. Alabama Cooperative Extension System offers five basic tips for families who want to continue their traditions without sacrificing good nutrition or putting a dent in their savings. So here's what we can do.

• PublicMeetings
Tuesday, Nov. 17 Baldwin County Commission, 8:30 a.m., Administration Building, Bay Minette.

• Research help available Saturday
Members of the Tristan de Luna Chapter DAR will help patrons find their ancestors Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Local History and Genealogy Department of the Mobile Public Library, 753 Government St. Call 251-208-7093 for details.

• RHS Powder Puff games set today
Submitted by Bruce Sims

• Board upholds wetlands rule enforcement
ROBERTSDALE ? An Ono Island property owner's challenge of enforcement of wetland regulations by the county's top planner was rejected last week by the Baldwin County Zoning Board of Adjustments.

• Mayor to present sewerage pact
ORANGE BEACH ? Mayor Tony Kennon said he intends to bring a contract to the City Council on Tuesday that would put the city in the business of treating sewage sent from a private utility company.

• No verdict in Daphne sex abuse trial
A jury failed to reach a verdict Friday in the case of a Daphne man accused of sexually abusing a 5-year-old girl in 2005.

• Accounting firm promotes four employees
Submitted by Susan Carothers

• BusinessBriefing
To have news of your business or business group's promotions, special speakers, events and other programs included, send complete information to: Business Briefing, 208 E. 2nd St., Suite 2, Bay Minette, AL 36507.

• Layoff pushes man to pursue a new career in cooking
Four years ago, Steve Fleury and his wife, Liselotte, were living in Key West, Fla. As a man who loves the water, Fleury spent his working hours as a boat captain and his time at home on the boat that he and his wife called home.

• PublicMeetings
Today, Nov. 16 Daphne City Council,

• Tree grower wins award
/CUT/p17.4/COwner Steve Mannhard stands with his tree and an award for 2009 Grand Champion given by the growers of the Southern Christmas Tree Association.

• Fairhope council gets new president
A year and one day after she took over as City Council president, Debbie Quinn stepped down from the position last week and council members unanimously elected Councilman Lonnie Mixon as the body's new leader.

• Flag stolen on Veterans Day
While many residents were waving and setting out the stars and stripes on Veterans Day, someone had a more sinister interest in one American flag, according to Foley residents.

• School makeup days set
BAY MINETTE ? Baldwin County public school students will be in class until noon

• Arts Center classes under way
Submitted by Wanda Price

• Baldwin County Commission
8:30 a.m. Tuesday Administrative Building

• Bay Minette City Council
6 p.m. Monday City Hall

• Bayside Academy announces honor roll
Students at Bayside Academy who made the honor roll for the first quarter include the following.

• Bonner aide to visit county Tuesday
Submitted by Mike Lewis

• Daphne City Council
6:30 p.m. Monday City Hall

• Foley City Council
5:30 p.m. Monday City Hall

• Foley City Council Work Session
4 p.m. Monday City Hall

• FSCC Career Day helps area students
/CUT/p28.7/CAbove: Fine Arts instructors Theresa White, left, and Leslie Simmons talk with students during the annual career day held at Faulkner State Community College.

• Gingerbread house contest entries sought
Submitted by Julie Maly

• Glass-blowing workshop set
Submitted by Wanda Price

• GSES honor roll students announced
Students at Gulf Shores Elementary School who made the honor roll for the first quarter include the following.

• Gulf Shores City Council Regular Meeting
5 p.m. Monday City Hall

• Gulf Shores City Council Work Session
3 p.m. Monday City Hall

• HealthRatings
Submitted by Baldwin County

• Holiday Calendar
To have upcoming holiday activities included, send complete information to: Holiday Calendar, 208 E. Second St., Suite 2, Bay Minette, AL 36507.

• Holiday Village contest slated
Submitted by Mary Wayne Gilmore

• Library fines program aids Foley's public schools
/CUT/p26.6/CAnna Hallex, Foley's young adult section librarian, collects School Supplies For Fines. The donated items will be distributed among Foley area schools.

• March for Babies Walk raises awareness of health issues
/CUT/p19/CDisplaying the Baldwin County March of Dimes winning T-shirt design are North Baldwin Infirmary team members, from left, Jennifer McDowell, Tracy McDowell, Gena Cash, JoAnn Nix and Becky Emmons.

• PublicMeetings
Monday, Nov. 16 Daphne City Council, 6:30 p.m., Daphne City Hall.

• Robertsdale City Council
8 a.m. Monday City Hall

• Round-Up Day set today at Fairhope Musem of History
Submitted by Alex Robinson

• Spaghetti dinner, bake sale slated at Foley Middle
Submitted by Marge Moore

• Spanish Fort City Council
6 p.m. Monday Spanish Fort UMC "The Gathering Place"

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• Walker earns veterinary degree
Submitted by Christine DeFazio

• Workshop to focus on web marketing
Submitted by Kathie Barton

• Youth minister working to build student leadership
The son of a youth pastor, Brian Dedmon said his parents recognized a similar calling on their son's life when he was a young child. But they never pressured him into ministry.

• No refund received for storm
BAY MINETTE ? Baldwin County commissioners on Thursday ended the state of local emergency declared Sunday as then-Hurricane Ida approached, but learned there is still some financial fallout from Hurricane Ike last year.

• Operation Christmas Child delivers hope
For more than six years, members of Southside Baptist Church in Bay Minette have been filling shoeboxes with gifts and letters of encouragement for impoverished children around the world.

• Bonner speaks
FOLEY ? South Alabama is in a good position to recover from difficult economic times, but the region and country still face challenges in the near future, U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner, R-Mobile, said Thursday.

• Acolytes shine at Gulf Shores Presbyterian
/CUT/2/CFrankie Ribelin, who provides instruction for new acolytes at Gulf Shores First Presbyterian Church, offers guidance to acolyte Ann Garrett Lawrence as she uses a brass taper for candle lighting.

• Bible Studies
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• Cooking demos offered Sunday in Windmill Market
Submitted by Diana Brewer

• Day of Thanks set Nov. 24
Submitted by Janice Boudreau

• Former teacher feels called by God to new vocation
Daniel McCrory of Robertsdale worked as a teacher at Rosinton School in Foley until he felt the call of God to go into ministry.

• Grace Lutheran to install pastor Sunday
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• Gulf Shores UMC offers adult day care
/CUT/3/CGulf Shores United Methodist Church is offering an adult day care program from

• Hicks named to honor society
Submitted by Michelle Hicks

• Morgan's Chapel schedules fundraiser
Submitted by Joannah Martin

• Optimists annual service planned
Submitted by Sally McKinney

• Organist featured in concert series
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• 'Praise & Raise' concert set for Saturday in Bay Minette
Submitted by Greg Mais

• PublicMeetings
Monday, Nov. 16 Daphne City Council, 6:30 p.m., Daphne City Hall.

• Public school makeup days announced
Baldwin County public schools will be open Nov. 25, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and

• ST. FRANCIS SETS FALL FESTIVAL
/CUT/2.83/CSubmitted by Elizabeth KendleyParish members, from left, Maureen Moreland, Norma Altamirano, Gwen Simmons and Elizabeth Kendley display Christmas decorations that will be for sale at the Nov. 21 Fall Festival held by St. Francis at the Point Traditional Protestant Episcopal Church. The festival will open at 9 a.m. and close at

• Unitarians to hear Fairhope history
Submitted by Fairhope

• Ida leaves no major problems
BAY MINETTE ? The strange intrusion of hurricane season on the start of the holiday season left Baldwin County with no major damage, but "significant" beach erosion and the need to make up two school days.

• 1976 time capsule opened
FOLEY ? In 1976, Melvin and Eunice Roberts were among the south Baldwin residents who sealed letters in a time capsule as part of the U.S. Bicentennial.

• BridgeResults
DAPHNE BRIDGE BUFFS

• Church to offer 'Job Seekers' assistance
Submitted by John McClay

• Competition heats up for cook-off
2009 Mamma Mia Cook-off

• Conroy to speak, sign novel Saturday
Submitted by Emily Bell

• Experience Italian cuisine at Saturday's Mamma Mia Cook-off
Football, fun and fine dining come together in one spectacular event this Saturday as Supporting Educational Enrichment in Daphne's Schools and Dr. Glenn Glass of Baldwin County Orthodontic Specialist host the fifth annual Mamma Mia Cook-off at Daphne Civic Center. For $25 per person ($30 at the door), you can experience Italian cuisine prepared by 29 culinary teams representing corporate and nonprofit groups through Mobile and Baldwin counties.

• Festival venues announced
Submitted by Sally McKinney

• Holiday closings listed for Veterans Day
Many government offices at the federal, state, county and municipal levels will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day.

• Local volunteers attend regional 4-H forum
/CUT/2/CEnjoying the 40th annual Southern Region Volunteer Forum are, from left, Karen Engleman, Cynthia Knowlton and Carolyn Moseley.

• MilitaryBriefs
Rodger L. McCreary

• NewsDigest
Toys 4 Tots show Saturday

• Optimists plan January fundraiser
Submitted by Sally McKinney

• Personal, professional life intertwine in Silverhill
Judy Green considers Silverhill her home, having moved to the small town in 1995 by way of Louisiana.

• SeniorScene
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• Baldwin prepares for weakened Ida
ROBERTSDALE ? Good news about the weakening of Ida to tropical storm status was offset by updated track information that showed it hitting Baldwin County dead center early this morning, dropping 3 to 6 inches of rain on average and more in some spots.

• Veterans honored around Baldwin
FAIRHOPE ? Casualties are a sad reality of military service.

• Veterans Day plans adjusted as storm threatens
Staff Report

• Atlanta native finds her niche in health care outreach
Bonnie McNiel, a native of Atlanta, started her career in education after earning her business degree at the University of Georgia.

• Author to speak Friday in Fairhope
Submitted by Emily Bell

• Bay Minette Middle claims 2A football title
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• Best sweet potato recipe contest winners named
The Baldwin County Sweet Potato Recipe Contest was held during the Baldwin County Fair. The middle school and high school students participating always amaze me with their creativity with the food items prepared.

• BowlingResults
Thursday Morning Ladies League

• BusinessBriefing
To have news of your business or business group's promotions, special speakers, events and other programs included, send complete information to: Business Briefing, 208 E. 2nd St., Suite 2, Bay Minette, AL 36507.

• Buzbee case issue among DA hopefuls
When Hallie Dixon said last week she would run against her former boss for the Republican nomination to become Baldwin County's district attorney, she put the recent Leslie Eric Buzbee capital murder acquittal at the center of her candidacy.

• Canines set records at Cove Dog games
/CUT/2/CDock diving medalists at the second Cove Dog Olympics were, from left, Quick, who earned the gold with a score of 8.833 ? a world record ? shown with owner Wade Woverton of Josephine; Josie, silver medalist, 8.333, with owner Christy Munsterman of Josephine, who held the previous world record; and Hoss, bronze medalist, 7.000, with owner Hillary Ducote of Daphne. Three judges rated the competing dogs from 0, refusing to get wet, to 10, dog performs back flip before catching ball or stick. The event was held at Pirate's Cove Yacht Club.

• Closings listed for Veterans Day
Many government offices at the federal, state, county and municipal levels will be closed Wednesday in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

• HealthDigest
To have news about upcoming health-related events and programs, send complete information to: Health Digest, 208 E. Second St., Suite 2, Bay Minette, AL 36507.

• Hurricane Insurance Initiative set Tuesday
Submitted by Michelle Kurtz

• Navy veteran lends energies to political movement
Elliott Tunstall loves his country.

• NewsDigest
Blood drive to honor firefighter's memory

• Orange Beach Work Session
5 p.m. Tuesday City Hall

• StormClosings
Editor's note: The following closings list reflects announcements made up to mid-afternoon Monday before the Baldwin Register went to press.

• Trail horse event set at Blakeley
Submitted by Jo Ann Flirt

• 'Tree of Lights' slated for Nov. 22
Submitted by Jackie Crews

• Beach rezoning OK'd
ROBERTSDALE ? Baldwin County planners weren't sure exactly why they received a request to rezone 10 beachfront acres on Fort Morgan, but supported the change after being assured it would not allow the site to be developed.

• Hollinger vs. Burt continues
BAY MINETTE ? Longtime Baldwin County Commissioner Frank Burt's televised rebuke of school board staff mem bers on Oct. 30 has been challenged by Superintendent Faron Hollinger as inappropriate and inaccurate.

• Drug task force to get stimulus funds
BAY MINETTE ? The Baldwin County Drug Task Force will receive $465,705 in economic stimulus funds, according to the governor's office.

• Powder-puff football planned
Submitted by Bruce Sims

• Veteran passes Navy traditions on to JROTC students
The first thing an adult hears when walking into Master Chief Robert "Bob" Dairy's Navy Junior ROTC room at Robertsdale High School is "Attention on deck!"

• Veterans Day closings are announced
Many government offices at the federal, state, county and municipal levels will be closed Wednesday in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.

• Veterans Day events planned in Baldwin
Events are scheduled throughout Baldwin County in honor of Veterans Day, which will be officially observed Wednesday.