vol6iss30a

R e a d a B i g M e s s a g e . L i v e a B i g M e s s a g e TM

July 25, 2012 Vol. 6, Issue 30of Baldwin County

The Neatest Little Paper Ever Read

OVER 4 MILLION

Readers WeeklyNationwide! ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ©2007

FREE$2,000

Total Value is Over

FreeCoupons

Inside

TIDBITS® SAYS: WE’RE …IN THE BLACK

by Kathy WolfeThe word “black” doesn’t mean just an object’s color — It has cultural and psychological meanings as well. This week, Tidbits explores a variety of areas where we see both the color and the word.• Those items that are black do not reflect any rays from

the visible light spectrum. Rather, they absorb the frequencies of all color pigments. The presence of all primary colors creates black. The absence of these results in white.

• Most of us are aware of the superstition that if a black cat crosses our path, bad luck is on the way. However, in Great Britain and Ireland, that feline is a symbol of good luck. The Scots even believe that a black cat near their house means prosperity is imminent. The Japanese also look upon it as good luck, and that ladies who own one will have many suitors. The Germans are very specific about the black cat’s route — If it crosses your path from right to left, it’s a bad omen, while a left to right course signifies future favorable times.

Turn To Page 3 For More!

We provide Rentals For:Birthday Parties • School EventsChurch Events • Festivals & Fairs

Family Reunions • All Other Events251-923-7719

& Party Rentals

24’ x 30’ x 10’ Metal Building$14,923

Everything Included: Freight, Taxes, Engineered Plans, Building, 4” Slab, Labor, Permits, Dirt Work, 40 Year Material Warranty, Walk-in Door, Roll Up Door, Roof & Wall Insulation.

251-379-8042

LIQUIDATION OUTLET

9AM - 6PMOpen Tuesday Thru Saturday

9AM - 5PMLOXLEYHWY 59

(North of I-10)(251) 964-4568

FOLEY204 EAST

MICHIGAN AVE.(251) 943-7284

SAVE UP TO

50%ON NAME BRAND MERCHANDISE

“I’m NotJumping Off This

ROOF!”

PLUMBING • PAINTS • ACCESSORIES • TOOLS • ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES • LUCITE • HOUSE PAINTS • GARDEN TOOLS • MARINE PAINT • HARDWARE

• FISH COOKERS • BEER • ICE • PROPANE AND U-HAUL RENTALS.27525 CANAL RD EAST HWY 180, ORANGE BEACH, AL

251-981-6323

3733 Battleship Pkwy • Mobile • 251-626-2188Hwy 59 • Original Oyster House Boardwalk • 251-948-2445

www.originaloysterhouse.comFOLLOW US

facebook iphone

On the Bay & At the BeachGreat Seafood since 1983

Fantastic Kid’s Menu and Playground

For Your Sales & Marketing Needs Call Tidbits® of Baldwin County (251) 229-4519 • July 25, 2012

KNOCK OUT YOUR COMPETITIONHow can I attract 30,000 new customers?How can I generate 10% in new sales?

By accepting ITEX dollars for sales in thecashless marketplace, your business can:

• Access an exclusive distribution channel• Attract new customers• Generate new sales

ITEX dollars work!(isn’t it time they started working for you?)

251-980-1023

¥ “When painting, write the name and brand of paint under the room’s light switch. If you ever need to go out and buy more, you will know where to start.” -- R.K. in Montana

¥ “My family has always used mayonnaise as a salve on minor burns. I heard you can use toothpaste too.” -- S.P., via e-mail

¥ Add these to the list of items to eliminate the odor of cooking cabbage: a heel of bread, a whole walnut or a pinch of baking soda.

¥ To travel with pleated skirts, use this packing trick: Turn the skirt inside out and straighten all the pleats. Then tape the bottom so that all the pleats are held to-gether. Next, feed the skirt into a leg of pantyhose with the foot cut off. You’ll end up with a nice tube, which you can tuck into the sides of your luggage.

¥ “When traveling for more than a few days, put your plants in the bathtub with a little bit of water. They’ll soak it up, and you won’t have to have someone come over and water your plants. This will only work for a week or less, though.” -- J.M. in Louisiana

¥ “I keep grocery lists on my computer. When I am go-ing shopping, I print out the list and fold the paper in half. Then I slip my coupons into the fold. Keeps them handy when I’m shopping.” -- A Reader in Maryland

Hiring a Caregiver Through an Agency

When you hire a caregiver for a fam-ily member or parent, how do you know

who or what you’re getting? If you hire someone through an agency, you would expect that it’s done all the background checks. But can you trust the agencies?AARP posted on its website the results of a study done by Dr. Lee Lindquist of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Lindquist dis-covered that only half of placement agencies do any background screen-ing or testing of caregivers. Only one-third do any drug testing or check out qualifications. And only one-third send supervisors out to check on caregivers.Scary, isn’t it?Lindquist developed a list of 10 questions to ask agencies if you’re consid-ering using them to hire a caregiver:

1. How do they recruit caregivers and what are their requirements?2. What kind of screenings do they do? What level of background check? Any drug testing?3. Is there any training, such as certification in CPR?4. How are the caregivers insured? Are they bonded?5. What skills do the caregivers have? Are they skilled in transfers, dressing and bathing?6. How does the agency assess these skills? Do they reply only on the ap-plicant’s word?7. What is their policy if caregivers can’t do what is stated in the contract?8. If you’re unhappy with the care, will the agency provide a substitute?9. Is there a supervisor who will evaluate the quality of the care? How of-ten?10. Is the supervision via phone or home visits?Your best bets: Look for a caregiver through your church or support group. Ask others for recommendations. Contact seniors service agencies for rec-ommendations.

Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes

This savory summer side dish from our sister publication

Redbook bursts with flavor and complements all kinds of

meats and fish.

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes

1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high

heat; add tomatoes and chives. Saute 2 to 3 minutes, until

tomatoes are hot and skins start to split. Season with salt

and pepper. Serves 4.

¥ Each serving: About 46 calories, 4g total fat, 4g total

carbohydrate, 1g protein.

JT Fence and DeckServing Baldwin and Surrounding Area

Free Estimates20+ years experience

WE STAND BEHIND OUR FENCES

251-923-6278jtcompanies.net

For Any and All Distribution Needs or Questions Please Call (251) 229-4519 • July 25, 2012 • If you drive a black vehicle, supposedly you are

empowered and not easily manipulated. You also love elegance!

• To the Japanese, black is the symbol of nobility, age and wisdom. Contrast this with their view of white, which represents serfdom, youth and naïveté. In light of this, they award the black belt in martial arts as a symbol of achievement and seniority, as a sign that the individual has “blended the mind and body into one, into a unity within oneself and with the universe.”

• Black History Month has been officially observed since 1976, when President Gerald Ford called on all Americans to recognize February as a time to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

• The ancient Aztecs viewed black as the color of war because black obsidian glass was used to make the cutting edges of their battle swords. Black also represented the institution of religion, because their priests wore only black.

• Traditionally, musicians in the orchestra pit wear black attire. This is not only because of the formal look, but more so, not to draw attention away from those performers on stage.

• The wearing of black clothing while in mourning dates back to the Roman Empire in the western world. However, in Japan, the color of mourning is white.

• In the field of astronomy, a black dwarf is a star that has burned out, while a black hole is an area in space created from a collapsed giant star that has run out of fuel. Matter and light cannot escape the intense gravitational pull of a black hole, the weight of which is estimated at a million times as much as the sun.

• Old-fashioned black licorice gets its flavor from the root of the Glycyrrhiza glabra plant, a legume related to beans. But the candy’s color comes from the addition of molasses to the batch, not from the licorice plant’s extract.

• There was the “Man in Black” and there were “Men in Black.” Country music icon Johnny Cash earned his nickname by wearing his trademark black clothing, including a long knee-length coat, differing from his country counterparts who dazzled in rhinestone suits. Cash said he wrote his 1971 hit “Man in Black” on behalf of the “poor and beaten down” and “the prisoner who has long paid for his crime,” as well as soldiers killed in Vietnam, “the lives that could have been.” But initially, Cash and his band mates wore black shirts because it was the only matching color shirt they all had! The first “Men in Black” movie premiered in 1997; it was a science fiction comedy about a secret agency that

monitors alien activity in New York City. Clint Eastwood was chosen to play the lead character, but after he turned it down, Tommy Lee Jones was put in the role opposite Will Smith. Smith didn’t want the role of “J,” but his wife talked him into taking it. A sequel came along in 2002, and MIB III opened in the spring of 2012.

• More tea drinkers sip black tea than any other type; it equals 90 percent of total tea consumption. Although black, oolong, green and white teas all come from the same shrub, black tea is more oxidized than the other three. Green tea undergoes minimal oxidation during processing, and white tea is made with no fermentation whatsoever. White tea has the least caffeine, just 1 percent of what a cup of coffee contains. Black tea contains 20 percent of coffee’s caffeine.

• If you’ve been denied a particular privilege or recognition, you’ve been blacklisted. The term also applies to those who have been rejected from work in a certain field, or one who has been ostracized from elite social circles. The word dates back to the 1600s, when England’s King Charles II compiled a list of 58 judges who had sentenced his father Charles I to death. When Charles II regained the throne 11 years later, 13 of those on his “blacklist” were executed, 25 were sentenced to life in prison, and the remainder escaped.

• Some clubs hold secret ballots to determine whether an individual should be admitted. Those who vote against the person’s admittance “blackball” him.

• If you’re bitten by a member of the Latrodectus genus, most likely you won’t die. Although the venom of the black widow spider is quite potent, it usually only results in muscle aches, nausea or difficulty breathing, although it can be fatal to small children. And the spiders generally bite only in self-defense, for example, when a person sits on them. The female, famous for consuming the male after mating, is more than twice the size of her mate and has venom three times more potent. She can grow up to about 1.5 inches (37 mm). Not every female will have the trademark red hourglass on the abdomen — Sometimes there are two red spots, sometimes no markings at all. The male can often exhibit the hourglass as well, although its marking is usually yellow or white.

104

Exit 44

LOXLEY

ROBERTSDALE

SILVERHILL

FOLEY

SUMMERDALE

A FAIRHOPE FIND

E.T. Antiques & Mall

Section St.

Fran’s On 59752-2257

989-6655

943-2942

Elberta

Dun Hoardin952-2223

945-3200

ALICE & WONDERLAND

964-4747

ROBIN’S NEST970-5557

THISELDORESALE SHOP

648-3754

10

N

S

20

12

Hollis Antiques

279-7397

Things Remembered Once Again

Foley Indoor Flea Market

64

90

90

32

98

Old ArmoryAntiques Mall

943-7300

Broke Horse Tack & Another Man’s Treasure

978-6888

FOLEY BEACH EXPRESS

48

For Sales Or Info Call: Kelly Norris @ 251•234•2958 Email: [email protected] Daphne, Alabama 36526

Exclusive Area Dealer of the CraigCat® Line of Fun Water Craft Summer Fun With

Seashore ShellsHunting for treasures at low tide along a favorite

beach is one of life’s simple pleasures for tots, teens and adults alike. There’s so much to see, smell and discover in nature’s giant sandbox -- scampering crabs, colorful seaweed, seagulls, jellyfish (they may sting you!) and all those shells. If you’re lucky, you’ll find lots and lots of shells to hand pick and bring back home for a lasting souvenir of the day. Here are some simple lessons and activities that you can do with your young kids and grandkids when you get home. For those who aren’t hitting one of the coasts this summer, look for bags or baskets full of shells at neighborhood tag sales and thrift stores. Some specialty toy and craft stores sell them, too.

CLEANIf you have just collected shells at a beach, wash them in a bucket with mild detergent and set them out in the sun on a towel to dry. Use old toothbrushes to scrub the sand out of crevices.Let school-age kids try a science experiment with broken pieces. Place a piece in a jar and cover the piece with vinegar. Set overnight. Did it disappear? Explain that shells are composed of calcium carbonate. The acid in the vinegar dis-solves the compound.

EXAMINESort them by type in piles, and find their names online or in a field guide. Challenge your pre-schooler to arrange the shells from each pile in rows from largest to smallest. Talk about how the surfaces feel and use adjectives to describe col-ors and features. Use a magnifying glass to ob-serve details. You might be surprised to discover the colors of the rainbow inside some. Abalone shells have brilliant, rainbow-like hues.

PUT SEASHELLS ON DISPLAY Create a bowl full of memories, and keep it on an end table or on the center of your dining-room table for everyone to see. For a dramatic display, use a large, low pasta serving dish with edges. Fill it half-full with clean sand, and arrange shells and other favorite mini seashore finds on top. Set flat shells such as scallops or clams up-right in the sand. For added attractions, tuck in a travel postcard, a trip photo in a small Lucite frame and a tiny sailboat or other purchase from a souvenir shop.

18610 County Road 26 (West Michigan Ave) Foley, Al

251- 943-2006

“Your indoor and outdoor kitchen specialist”

FLOOR MODEL SALE

APPLIANCES--GRILLS

MOST BRANDS

HUGE DISCOUNTS

ScheduleSomeHelp.com

©2012 Clockwork IP, LLC

exclusions apply. Visit our website at ScheduleSomeHelp.com for complete details.

P L U M B I NG S E RV I C E S

m2012

Greg Rice - Owner/Operator - License # - AL01243

251-948-3701


• Unlimited Rounds per day

• 840 yard 9 hole par 3

• Pull Cart included

• Affordable Fun for Everyone

• Kids 9 & Under Play Freewith paying adult

• No Tee Times Required

PlayGolfAllDay.com

$14 Golf

GoRvingAL.com

RV HideawayCampground

Convenient LocationBeautiful GroundsQuiet & FriendlyPlay Golf Onsite

251-965-6777

+ tax

Insert Itex Bug Here

10831 Magnolia Springs Hwy.Magnolia Springs, AL 3653030°22’53” 87°46’3” (deg.min.sec.)30.38.100 87.76.800 (decimal)

Lil Splash $150Obstacle Course $125

Big Kahuna $300Bounce Houses $75

Slip & Slide $75Cotton Candy Machine $25Snow Cone Machine $25

Table & Chairs $13

251-367-3043

Your Complete Party Headquarters

Flea Market Emporium

Purses, Jewelry, Glassware & More

35410 Hwy. 59 in Stapleton

251-459-5092Open Thurs, Fri

and Sat 9am -5pm

When Rain Barrels Violate HOA Rules

Q: I keep a very nice lawn in the front and back of my house, along with a small kitchen garden and several flowers and shrubs. To water it -- especially in this dry, hot summer -- I try to use “gray” water as well as water collected in rain barrels placed under

my downspouts. Recently I received a notice from my homeowners’ as-sociation that the rain barrels are against the rules and will have to be re-moved. How can I convince them that these are not just environmentally friendly, but also the reason I’m able to keep my yard green and growing as required by the HOA rules? -- Red-Taped in Roswell, Ga.

A: While I’m not an expert in dealing with homeowners’ associations, my first thought would be that you should review the most recent copy of your HOA’s rules. You’ll want to find out what rule or rules the associa-tion is referring to, and if rain barrels are specifically mentioned. You’ll also want to find out what your rights are as a member of the HOA, how you can appeal the notice, how long you have to comply and whether you can get that deadline extended.Several years ago, a friend of mine renting in a townhouse community related a story to me. The condo association only allowed owners to be members, not renters. And it had set up, early in the community’s history, rules that only owners could access the community amenities like the pool and clubhouse. The trouble was, more than 80 percent of the resi-dents were renters -- meaning very few actual residents could use those amenities. My friend took action, attending association meetings every month and speaking each month, until she convinced the association to vote on whether to allow renters to use the amenities. The vote passed easily.I’m relating the above story as an example of what can be accomplished through persistence when it comes to these associations. Talk directly to the HOA, and talk with members of your community about the rain-barrel issue. What’s really bothering the association about your rain barrels? Is it an aesthetic issue? Is it worried about mosquitoes hatching in the rain barrels? There are solutions to the problem -- such as moving the rain bar-rels out of sight of the street, camouflaging them behind shrubbery and covering the barrels to prevent mosquitoes from breeding.Get out the word, too, about the environmental benefits of using rainwa-ter, as well as the cost savings from doing so. Chances are many home-owners will agree with you -- but not if they don’t know about the issue.

HOME TIP: HOAs can be either a headache or a boon to homeowners. Be aware of your HOA’s rules and bylaws, and be a participant in the association to advocate effectively for changes or improvements to your community.

For Any and All Distribution Needs or Questions Please Call (251) 229-4519 • July 25, 2012 Flag Thief Identified

When I first heard the news item, I was outraged: Over the course of three days, 75 American flags were stolen from a veterans cemetery. Upon further investigation, I was chuckling ... almost. In New York, in the Civil War section of the Cedar Park Cemetery in Hudson, flags had gone missing, and people were justifiable angry. Only the flag portions were missing, not the wooden poles, which remained pushed into the ground. The latest theft was discovered just hours after a meeting of local officials, veterans and police to address the topic of stolen flags -- because it had happened before at the same cemetery. Something had to be done.Upon learning of the new damage, police set up cameras to attempt to nail the culprit in the flag thefts. What they found on the video had them scratching their heads: A woodchuck, also knows as a groundhog, was seen pulling down the flags and hauling them away, minus the wooden pole. Extending the investigation, police used a special camera to go down into the burrows and tunnels the woodchucks had dug, and sure enough, there were remnants of the flags, used as bedding.A look around the Internet reveals that woodchucks have been notorious for stealing flags (and flower arrangements) in cemeteries. In Bernville, Pa., woodchucks stole 40 flags -- in 2005. So it’s been going on for a long time. It’s suspected that there’s a chemical put into the flags that attracts the woodchucks. While the loss of the flags is good news for flag manufacturers, who will no doubt benefit from additional flag orders, they need to do the patriotic thing and change that chemical. Perhaps the addition of mint or another scent will deter the varmints from snatching flags.

Dentures and

Extractions in One Day!

• Same Day Service• On-Site Lab

• Sedation Dentistry Available

Dixie Dental Center P.C.William T. Fergus D.D.S., General Dentist

Annamalai Nadarajan D.M.D., General DentistJames R. Deatherage, D.M.D., General Dentist

28668 U.S. Hwy 98 • Daphne, AL 36526

251-626-6140Other Services

• Mini Dental Implants

• Reline

• Repairs

est. 1981

DIXIE DENTAL CENTERThe Affordable One-Day

Denture Service on the Gulf Coast

• Cast Metal Partial

• Acrylic Partial

• Wisdom Teeth

*Additional fees may be incurred depending on individual cases. We gladly acceptCash, Checks with ID, Visa, Mastercard and Discover as payment for our services.

Office Hours By Appointment

If you are a...

or... None of the above...You’ll love

Fran’sON FIFTY-NINE

GARDEN ACCESSORIESWATER GARDENS

ANTIQUESNATURAL STONE

8153 Highway 59 SouthFoley, Alabama

Monday - Saturday 9 am - 4 pm

• Landscape designer• Idea gatherer• Interior designer• Contractor

• Treasure hunter• Gardener• Antique lover• Shopper

Walk-Ins Welcome

201 E. Michigan Ave. Suite 104Foley, Alabama 36535

(Next To Blockbuster/Winn-Dixie)

Look for our Coupon in Local Bits!

25 1 -955-5005

Charisma Hair Studio

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5:30 pmSaturday 10 am - 2 pm

Hours

you ARE THE

aMERICA aND mEIN

me


1. Which surf band wrote and recorded “Underwater”? Bo-nus for knowing the music la-bel.2. Name the duo that wrote and released “Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.”

3. What was the b-side song to Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” in 1970?4. What do “Rock-A-Hula Baby,” “Clean Up Your Own Back-yard” and “Today, Tomorrow And Forever” have in common?5. Who wrote Badfinger’s “Come and Get It”?6. Who sang “Don’t Say Goodnight (It’s Time For Love)” and when?

Answers1. The Frogmen, in 1961. The label was Candix. The song has appeared on a number of early surf albums, including “Cowabunga! The Surf Box Set No. 1.”2. Simon & Garfunkel, 1964. The song was on their debut album of the same name.3. “Hey Hey What Can I Do.” It is Led Zeppelin’s only non-album track released during the band’s existence.4. All were songs Elvis Presley sang in his movies: “Blue Hawaii” in 1961, “The Trouble with Girls” in 1969 and “Viva Las Vegas” in 1963.5. Paul McCartney, in 1969. The song was used in the songtrack for “The Magic Christian,” which starred Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr.6. The Isley Brothers, in 1980. The song topped the R&B chart for four weeks.

“If It SwImS we’ve Got It”

Supplying Quality Fresh Seafood Since 1975

Call toll-free to order 1-888-4BILLYS (424-5597)

Fax us at (251) 949-6505

Check us out on Facebook and at www.tidbitsofbaldwincounty.com

Free Consultations Services Offered:

We also have an In-House Lab!Yes we accept insurance

Dr. Denton and Dr. Hoang and the Save-On team look forward to helping

you with your dental needs.

DenturesPartialsCrownsFillingsVeneers

ImplantsRoot CanalsCleaningWhiteningExtractions

301 East 1st strEEt, Bay MinEttE

251-580-0979

Take the Save-On Challenge!Bring your doctor’s estimate and we’ll help you

compare by doing an X-ray and a comprehensive Oral Exam for Free and see for yourself how you

can Save-On your dental care.

Shorinji Kempo is considered the Philosopher’s Martial Art. A Japanese self-defense martial art that incorporates mind/body/spirit into a fighting style. It’s practitioners rely on body mechanics in place of muscle strength to elude/capture an attacker without causing permanent injury.

No Contracts or Enrollment Fees...Learn to become Physically & Mentally Fit!

Adult Classes Twice a week 6:30pm - 8pmChildren ages 7-12 Once a week 5:30pm - 6:30pm

We pay “dues” every quarter. Adults: $85, Children: $40

251-510-7771

For Any and All Distribution Needs or Questions Please Call (251) 229-4519 • July 25, 2012

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A strong social whirl brings a new round of good times to fun-loving Rams and Ewes. Cupid also is busy aiming ar-rows at single Lambs hoping for a heart-to-heart encounter.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A romantic incident could take a more serious turn if the Divine Bovine considers meeting Cupid’s challenge. Meanwhile, a professional opportunity is also about to turn up.GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A bit of hardheaded realism could be just what the Twins need at this emotionally challenged time. Face the facts as they are, not as you want them to be. Good luck.CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Many opportunities open up. But you need to be aware of their actual pros and cons. Check them all out and make your choice from those that offer more of what you seek.LEO (July 23 to August 22) A more stable situation begins, allowing you to feel more secure about making important decisions. Meanwhile, be sure to meet your project deadline so you can move on to other things.VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Congratulations. A new personal re-lationship thrives as you learn how to make room in your busy life for this wonderfully warm and exciting emotional experience.LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A new contact opens some doors. That’s the good news. But there’s a caution involved: Be sure you protect your rights to your work before showing it to anyone.SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A former colleague might seek to resume a working partnership. Ask yourself if you need it. If yes, get more information. If no, respectfully decline the request.SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Good times dominate your aspect. So why not have a party to celebrate a loved one’s success? And do invite that special person you want to know better.CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The shy side of the Sea Goat soon gives way to your more assertive self. This should help you when it comes time to speak up for yourself and your achievements.AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A new period of stability will help you deal with some recently reworked plans. Once you get your cur-rent task done, you can devote more time to personal matters.PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Things are finally much more stable these days, so you can restart the process of meeting your well-planned goals with fewer chances of interruption or delay.BORN THIS WEEK: You love being the brightest light wherever you are, and people love basking in your warmth and charm.

350 Cypress Bend Blvd Suite 102 • Gulf Shores, AL 36542(251) 923-2370

Open: Tuesday-Friday • 7am-3pm

• Comprehensive Exam, Digital XRays and Cleaning

• Laser Cavity Detection• Tooth Colored

Restorations• Nitrous Oxide Sedation• Teeth Whitening• Sleep Dentistry• Dental Crowns/Veneers

• Dentures & Relines• Implant Restoration• Root Canals• Oral Cancer Screening• TMJ Diagnosis/Treatment• Periodontal Surgery• Tooth Extraction• Treatment of Acute/

Chronic Dental Pain

Our Services

M. Don Bell, D.M.D., Colonel, USAF, (RET)

OWNER / BRENDA PIERCE251-947-6060

FULL SERVICESALON OFFERING

HIGHLIGHTS, LOWLIGHTSCOLOR, PERMS, TREATMENTSWAXING, TANNING, CUTS FOR

MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN

HOURS OF OPERATION:Tuesday-Friday 8-5 And Saturday 8-12

Late Hours By Appointment OnlyWALK INS WELCOME

NOW OFFERING HAIR EXTENSIONS

2128 RELHAM AVENUE - LOXLEYACROSS FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT

Sc2400 TLSUB-COMPACT TRACTOR

• Hydrostatic transmission withselectable 4WD

• Exclusive "Shift-On-The-Go" rangecontrol

Includes curved boom loader

Sc2400 TLDSUB-COMPACT TRACTOR

• Hydrostatic transmission withselectable 4WD

• Shift-On-The-Go range control

Includes loader and 60" deck

Sc2450MULTI-PURPOSE SUB-COMPACTTRACTOR

• Integrated loader and backhoe

• Shift-On-The-Go range control

ELBERTA HARDWARE, INC.25320 US HWY 98

ELBERTA, AL 36530251-986-5233

AS LOW AS:

$206/MONTH*

STARTING AT:$ 12,200*

AS LOW AS:

$240/MONTH*


AS LOW AS:

$292/MONTH*


(1) RATE INFORMATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER OR EXTENSION OF CREDIT. ALL TRANSACTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL AND SUCH OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS WE MAY REQUIRE INOUR SOLE DISCRETION. ALL RATES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY AGRICREDIT ACCEPTANCE, LLC WITHOUT NOTICE. RATES APPLICABLE TO NEW YANMAR COMPACT TRACTOR EQUIPMENT.MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN BASED ON A RATE OF 0% FOR 60 MONTHS. ACTUAL RETAIL PRICES ARE SET BY DEALER AND MAY VARY. TAXES, FREIGHT, SETUP AND HANDLING CHARGES MAY BE ADDITIONAL ANDMAY VARY. MODELS SUBJECT TO LIMITED AVAILABILITY. OFFER ENDS 6/30/12. NOT AVAILABLE WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. * Actual retail prices are set by dealer and may vary. Taxes, freight, setup and handlingcharges may be additional and may vary. Models subject to limited availability. **See your local dealer for limited warranty details and information. Certain restrictions apply. The 2012 Yanmar 30-Day Buy-BackProgram applies to products purchased between 11/1/11 and 12/31/12 and is subject to certain conditions and limitations. For complete details on complimentary maintenance package, visit a dealer near you. † asrated by engine manufacturer Specifications and programs are subject to change without notice. Images may not reflect dealer inventory and/or unit specifications. © 2012 Yanmar YA_YB_VARIABLE_Q

Come on over to ELBERTA HARDWARE!“We service and finance what we sell”25320 US HWY 98 Elberta, AL 36530

251-986-5233

3800 Gulf Shores Parkway Suite 104Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

The Freshest Salad Bar in Gulf Shores!


1. ADVERTISEMENTS: What product was advertised in TV ads featuring a cartoon character named Charlie the Tuna?2. BIBLE: How old was David when he become king of Israel?3. LANGUAGE: What dance and music style from the Portugese language means “new trend”?4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the name of the airport in Atlanta?5. MUSIC: What was the theme song of country/west-

Answers1. StarKist tuna 2. 30 years old 3. Bossa nova 4. Hartsfield International 5. “Back in the Saddle Again” 6. Pegasus was a winged horse 7. Central Intelligence Agency 8. New Provi-dence 9. Perimeter 10. Phoenix Foundation

ern singer Gene Autry?6. MYTHOLOGY: In Greek mythology, what was Pega-sus’ unique characteristic?7. GOVERNMENT: What U.S. government agency’s mot-to is, “And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free”?8. GEOGRAPHY: What is the name of the island where Nassau is located in the Bahamas?9. MATH: What is the distance around a polygon?10. TELEVISION: What was the name of Angus Mac-Gyver’s employer in the “MacGyver” drama series?

Demo and Enter to Win!

(251) 989-969319425 State Hwy 59

Summerdale, Alabama 36580www.kinglineequipment.com

WINA

WALKERMOWER

To Arms AntiquesBuyer and Seller

Military RelicsPre-Civil War to Gulf War!

Documents • Books • Letters • DiariesStop by and check out our larger inventory of Military Items, Antiques and Collectibles

Certified Appraiser, James Mitchell Owner, Henry Skinner

15296 D Co. Rd. 3 Fairhope, Al. 36532

251-422-9474Heavenly Hash

Cream Pie

If you’re like most folks, dessert is the exclamation point to the meal! Well, this delicious pie is

quite a way to punctuate any menu. Be prepared to re-ceive compliments and even share the recipe.

2 (4-serving) packages sugar-free instant white choco-late pudding mix1 1/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder2 cups water3/4 cup reduced-calorie whipped topping1 1/2 teaspoons coconut extract6 (2 1/2-inch) chocolate graham crackers1 (6-ounce) purchased chocolate piecrust2 tablespoons flaked coconut

1. In a large bowl, combine dry pudding mixes, dry milk powder and water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in whipped topping and coconut extract. Coarse-ly crush 5 graham crackers. Fold in cracker crumbs.2. Spread mixture evenly into piecrust. Crush remain-ing 2 graham crackers into fine crumbs. Evenly sprin-kle coconut and fine cracker crumbs over top. Refriger-ate for at least 2 hours. Serves 8.

¥ Each serving equals: 206 calories, 6g fat, 6g protein, 32g carb., 516mg sodium, 1g fiber; Diabetic Exchang-es: 1 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fat-Free Milk.

Point Clear


3864 Highway 59 South in FoleyMonday – Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

The 100 Million Dollar ManIf you believe in capitalism, you know that you pay what the mar-ket will bear. In New Orleans -- particularly after Friday, July 13, 2012 -- the market has spoken.

Drew Brees, 33, the record-setting signal caller for the New Orleans Saints, signed a five-year contract that afternoon that will pay him $100 million. That’s a record, too. According to the NFL, $60 million is guaranteed and it came with a $37 million signing bonus. Next season he will earn $40 million all told.According to Forbes, the Saints’ average ticket prices and their resale value make them the most sought after ticket in the NFL. Put another way, with an average ticket price of $79 at the Superdome, if the team sells out every game, almost every dollar from the box office would go into his pocket.That’s a lot of escarole.In a radio interview with former Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert, Brees admitted it was a lot of money, but assured listeners that it was a business deal, pure and simple. “I can tell you from the start of this negotiation, I have not once thought ‘Hey, I want to be the highest-paid guy.’ In the end, did the contract end up being that? Yes, but it was more about trying to objectively look at the numbers from the last decade for a top-tier quarterback ... and just trying to do what’s fair and justified.”Brees played on a single year’s contract last season and came within four points of go-ing to the NFC Championship game. In other seasons he averaged $6 million per year -- still a lot but not nearly what he was worth. He considered last season an act of faith on his part. Fans might be skeptical -- every team has been burned by a player coming off of a career year. Still, it was some year. He set NFL single-season records with 468 completions, 5,476 yards passing and a 71.2 completion percentage. The Saints set a record for total offense and led the league in home attendance, where they went undefeated.New Orleans, despite its outlandish partying reputation, is actually a pretty blue-collar town. And Brees is the kind of guy you see walking around eating a sandwich in New Orleans (he owns a sandwich shop there) or pumping his own gas (as reported by TMZ on an apparently slow paparazzi day). He’s a self-avowed family man who just hap-pened to win a Super Bowl.“I think it’s very easy to sit back and say ‘this is ridiculous,’” Brees admitted. “[But] I feel like with a contract like this, people can say ‘they are paying you what you earned or what you deserved.’ ... It’s just about representing our team and city the right way.”

For customers I recommend and Install Microsoft Prod-ucts. Platforms such as Windows Server 2008 R2, SQL Server, Windows 7 have more support and stability for the Business Environment. For my personal use I am moving more and more to the world of Open Source. That is why I choose Android for the operating system on my smartphone. I love it. The capability it provides to me in my business is awesome.

However the more I use it I found that it started slowing down and battery time was growing shorter and shorter. This is being caused by applications that I use. When I check for email, look at Facebook or open my Browser and then close them, it keeps running in the background as a service just in case I want to use it again. Over time these services use up resources and battery power. I can reboot my phone but this is big hassle. I have come to rely on an app called Task Manger to help keep my phone running with any semblance of battery life or respon-siveness. . The newer phones come with this app and it works great. I have set most of the apps so they quit running two minutes after my display times out. If you have an older Android you will need to use a third-party tool to have the ability to schedule the killing of tasks. You can do a search on the Internet for an article that re-views Android third party Task Managers and where to get them.

Cost-Effective - All-in-One SolutionnvDataSafe provides a simple solution that saves you time and money and securely ensures your data with AES-256 level encryption.

“ Cost Effective Computer Solutions”(251) 454-3514

22666 Hwy 59 South, Robertsdale, AL 36567www.nvdatasafe.com

• Backup All Your Computers Anywhere

• Remotely Access Your Files From Anywhere

• PC Performance Unaffected

• Encrypted For Your Security

Protect Your BusinessAgainst Data Loss


Check us out on Facebook and at www.tidbitsofbaldwincounty.com

Liberty Church Foley Campus110 E. Riviera Blvd.

Foley, AL 36535

Phone: 251-943-7100

Service times: Sunday @ 9:00am & 10:45am¥ It was beloved American come-

dian and film star Groucho Marx who made the following sage observa-tion: “There’s one way to find out if a

man is honest -- ask him. If he says ‘Yes,’ you know he is a crook.”

¥ The ancient Egyptians were known to use crocodile dung as a con-traceptive.

¥ You may be surprised to learn that when the hit 1950s TV show “I Love Lucy” had its premiere, Lucille Ball was already 40 years old.

¥ Talk about sneaky: In order to get a photo of Bing Crosby in his cof-fin, The National Enquirer tabloid had a reporter dress as a priest and sneak into the private funeral service. To top it off, on his way out of the service, the disguised journalist told ABC reporter Geraldo Rivera not to pester the family at such a sensitive moment.

¥ Every year, about $500 million is spent on beads for Mardi Gras.

¥ Ever wonder how the statuette taken home by winners of the Acad-emy Awards got its nickname? Evidently, in 1931 a secretary at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences saw the statuette for the first time and exclaimed, “Why, he reminds me of my Uncle Oscar!” The comment struck the fancy of a reporter who was present, and he put it in a story about the awards, and the name stuck.

¥ Are you acersecomic? If your hair has never been cut, you are.

¥ Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was not himself a slave owner. He re-portedly did not believe in the institution of slavery.

¥ If this is an average week, three manmade artifacts hurtling into the atmosphere from space will crash into the Earth.

***Thought for the Day: “The world is round; it has no point.” -- Adrienne E. Gusoff

• Handguns• Tazers• Stun Guns

YOUR PERSONAL PROTECTION HQ.

• Home Security Shotguns• AR & AK Rifles• Pepper Spray• And More!

HUNDREDS IN STOCK NEW & USED!

Learn to Fly!Skywarrior, Inc.Flight Academy

• Financing Available• Cost as little as $150 a month• All Major Credit Cards Accepted• CATS Testing: Private, Commercial, IFR, Air Traffic Control, and ATP ratings.• Multi-Engine Ratings• High Performance Training• Free Introductory Flight for Persons Who Sign Up for Ground School• Many Colleges Give Credit Hours for Students who complete Flight Training• GI Bill Coming Soon

We Have Aerial Tours of Pensacola Beach, The Cradle of Aviation,

Perdido Beach, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and Historic Mobile Bay

including Battleship Park!Learn to fly where Naval Officers start their flight training at Skywarrior.

Professional instructions in Cessna and Piper aircraft.

Pensacola: 4345 Jerry Maygarden Road, Phone 850-433-6115Bay Minette: 12301 Airport Road, Phone 251-937-5050

21040 Miflin Road Suite 2 • Foley, AL 36535Phone: 251-943-6730 • Fax: 251-943-6737

Store Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8.30 AM - 5.30 PMFriday: 8:30 AM - 6.00 PM

Loan ServiceWE HAVE SOME CA$H FOR YOU!!

CALL US TODAY TO SEE JUST HOW MUCH FAST CA$H YOU CAN RECEIVE!

NO MATTER WHAT YOU NEED THE MONEY FOR WE WANT TO BE THERE FOR YOU!

DON’T DELAY CALL TODAY!*ALL LOANS SUBJECT TO OUR MOST LIBERAL CREDIT POLICIES


Bama-Fla Discount Golf

Luther & Carol Pratt3884 South McKenzie Street (HWY 59) Foley, Alabama

They have been in the golf business for 40 years andhave been at their present location for 10 years.

Specializing in new and used custom brand name clubs.Repair & regripping is also available as well as good golf advice!

251-943-9643

The Secret Keys To Create Spin From Your Wedge

By Michael LewisSometimes you come across a shot during a game of golf where you really want to stop the ball and bring it back toward the cup. Perhaps there is a bunker ahead of the hole or a steep bank. Adding spin to your wedge shots will help you avoid these deadly traps and give you more confidence to attack those difficult pin positions. Read on to find out the simple steps you can take to create a great spin shot.Creating spin is very much to do with utilizing the grooves on the clubface. The ball needs to scrunch into these grooves and then pop out - if you’ve ever wondered what the grooves are for now you know. If there was a smooth face there is little chance that you could create any more spin than would naturally occur from your angle of attack. To ensure you get full use of this feature on your golf clubs and particularly the wedge make sure that the clubface is clean before you go out and play. Any debris left over from previous rounds will dampen the groove effect. You can purchase special brushes from your pro shop.The golf ball you use can have a significant effect on the amount of spin you can produce. Again, we are looking at the science of it all here. For the ball to compress into the clubface and make use of those grooves it needs to be slightly softer. There are many types of golf ball on the market and you generally have a straight choice between hard and soft. Hard allows more distance and soft gives you greater control. For the pros a softer ball is preferable because they know they can blast the ball far anyway. In any case an old worn out ball or one of poor quality will severely reduce your chances of creating spin. Look for a good ball and if in doubt ask in your pro shop for good quality softer balls. But beware - if you naturally have a very quick swing then you may end up spinning the ball too much if you opt for softer balls.The actual swing requires a steeper approach and hitting the ball before you hit the ground. It is at this moment on impact where you are really scrunching the ball into the clubface and ground ready for it to pop out as you swing through. Have a slightly open stance and set up with your hands ahead of the ball. The ball should be no further than the middle of your stance and moving it back may be even more beneficial as you want to be coming in at a steeper angle than usual. Ensure that your weight is over your front foot and your upper body is leaning slightly toward the target.If you don’t have a very quick swing try and up your normal tempo. Don’t force the issue as you could end up topping the ball but a quicker spin will really increase the rotation of the ball in the air. It is this level of rotation that will determine how much the ball sticks when it finally hits the surface of the green and if there will be any movement backwards.As you swing through the ball bring the whole of your body round - this technique is not all arms. This exaggerated effect helps increase the swing speed into the ball, which is what you want.Finally, observe how the greens are. The fact is that if the greens are very soft then you will not get too much spin on the ball. A more forgiving surface will just suck up all of the momentum. Much harder surfaces will not do this and you will have a greater probability of moving the golf ball once it gets to the green.Spinning the ball is not as mystical as it may seem. It has a bit to do with equipment and maintenance, a bit to do with conditions and a bit more to do with your set up to the ball. Keep it simple and you will see the rewards when a pin is tucked in a tight corner and you really want to attack it.

For Tee Times Please Call:

1-800-807-8915or

251-986-8633

Pro Shop Hours7 am to 5 pm

$69$49

$29

$44$49 Morning

After 1pmTwilight After 3pm

www.SoldiersCreekGolf.com Expires 7-31-12

MERIT electric medical scooter, very good condi-tion, all extras, red, $600.00. Call for viewing, will go fast! 251-947-5580

1964 FORD T-Bird, ready for restoration, everything original, 2 door white, garaged, V-8, 40,000 original miles. $6,950.00 251-923-6149

CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES Very tiny Appleheads. CKC Shots. I have both parents they each weigh between 3 to 4 lbs. Blue, Solid Black, Fawn & Spotted puppies. $200 to $400. 251-609-6602

DACHSHUNDS-CKC-MALES AND FEMALES-SHOTS AND WORMED. 6 WEEKS TO 12 WEEKS. REDS, B&Ts, DAPPLES, CHOCOLATES DARK REDS. LONG EARS, LONG BACKS AND LARGE FEET. I HAVE ALL PARENTS. 40 YEARS BREED-ING EXPERIENCE. $200 TO $500 251-609-6602

Have clothes that need mending or altering? Call (251) 989-6199 and leave name and phone number. HOUSECLEANER w/ 20 yrs. exp., hard worker, hon-est, reliable! Call for free estimate. Kat 251-989-2360

Debbie’s Cleaning Service is experienced and dependable cleaning for homes, condos, rentals. Serving Pensacola, Foley and Gulf Shores area. Call (850) 232-3947 or (850) 602-6466.

Service Tech Needed - 2 years, or more, expe-rience required in pest control field. Great op-portunity with established company in Baldwin County. Competitive pay and good benefits. Call 251-943-7874.

For Your Sales & Marketing Needs Call Tidbits® of Baldwin County (251) 229-4519 • July 25, 2012Tidbits of Baldwin County (Big Message Publishing LLC) considers its advertisers reliable and verifies as much data as possible. Consequently, readers using this information do so at their own risk. It is suggested that the investors contact the appropriate consumer agency before sending payment. Although persons and companies mentioned herein are believed to be reputable, neither the Tidbits of Baldwin County nor any of its employees accept any responsibility whatsoever for their actions. For more information about credit card scams and advanced fee loans write: FTS Washington, DC 20580

MAIL IN YOUR AD! The cost is $5.00 for the first 25 words, and 10 cents for each ad-ditional word. Be sure to include a check for the total amount. $5.00 rate on personal Items only: pets, appliances, rentals, cars etc. $10.00 rate on commercialclassifieds: retail products, etc. 25 words, 25 cents each additional word. Make all checkspayable to: Big Message Publishing LLC.

MAIL TO:BMP Main Office3820 South McKenzie Street, Foley Al 36536

or Call (205) 370-7278

PINE STRAW for sale, large bales, this year’s crop. $5.00 per bale. Call 251-599-5606

Now hiring Massage Therapist for on call basis. Now hiring Stylist. Open 7 days a week. Salon Fahrenheit Gulf Shores 251-948-7563

Cash or store credit for used video games, computers, ipods, music, un-scratched DVDs, DVDs good for discount regardless of condition. Action Game and Movie located in Foley on the corner of Hwy 59 & 98. 251-943-1359

Cash for most used text books 2010 or newer. We also buy some other types of books. Book Exchange in Fol-ey on the corner of Hwy 59 & 98. 251-943-5044 www.Bookexchange.me

Snakes, reptiles of all types wanted to sell or buy. Call 850-437-3375

Prepare for a Career in HVAC & Refrigeration. We also prepare for Medical Assisting. Call Now! 888-203-9276 www.fortiscollege.edu Ask about the Fortis Pledge! For consumer information visit www.Fortis.edu

WE CLEAN residential homes, reasonable rates, excellent references, bonded and insured. Will give FREE estimates. We clean to please. Keisha’s Clean-ing Service 251-284-1635, call anytime.

Lifetime membership for sale - Styx River Resort, Ocean Canyon Resort. Stay 14 days, 2 pools, cafe, playground, arcade, and more. For info call 251-988-1071 or 251-747-8165. Or email at [email protected]

First Fri and Sat of each month (mark your calendar). Hwy 225 @ I-65 Exit 31 www.crenshawfarms.com 251-577-1235 ALSO daylily garden opens May 1st.

WANTED Late model 200HP Suzuki 4 Stroke Out-board Motor, 25 inch shaft. Low hours only. 251-968-6406

Wanted to buy older mobile home in Baldwin Co., 2br w/ 1 or 2 bath. Can do minor repairs 251-752-4257

GOOD-BAD-OR NO CREDIT RENT TO OWN,4BR,2B D/W 943-4301

* Boat, Car/Truck, ATV, Camper/RV, Motor-cyle, or old mobile home…You can now trade for a new mobile home using either of these items as a down payment. 850-474-9973.

* SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME?? Need a new home? At least $1200 monthly income will get you a new home. Call to apply! 850-474-9973 GOOD-BAD-OR NO CREDIT RENT TO OWN 3BR,2B D/W 943-4301

* New! 3 bedroom/2 bath mobile home, own it for as low as $295/mth…850-474-9973. FOR RENT: One Bedroom Cottage on Perdi-do Bay. Large Living Room, Bath, W/D, Full Kitchen with Full Water View. $650.00/mo. Call Winston Garth 850-456-7192. * BUYER BACKOUT….120 payments remain on a Foreclosured Mobile Home. 850-474-9973.

For Sale Yard Sale/Flea Mkt/Antique Event

Membership Opportunity

Cleaning

For Sale

Cleaning

RENT ONLY 1 BR,1B APARTMENT $650 (IN-CLUDES UTILITIES) 943-4301

FAIRHOPE, AL - FSBO - Nice level lot, end of cul-de-sac, back and one side fenced, near everything, pos-sible terms. $42,500.00 OBO 251-923-6149

RENT TO OWN Handyman special with land in Lox-ley, AL Call Ted @205-239-2804 LAND HOME PACKAGE available in nice subdi-vison in Loxley, AL for Mfg/Mobile home. Call Ted @205-239-2804.

CREDIT PROBLEMS you may qualify for a repo or foreclosed Mfg/mobile Home. Call Ted @205-239-2804 YOUR LAND is your down payment on a Mfg/Mobile Home. Call Ted @ 205-239-2804 FHA LOANS AVAILBLE on a Mfg/Mobile Homes Low interest rates. Call Ted @ 205-239-5397 LAND HOME FINANCING on Mfg/Mobile Homes. Land available. Call Ted @ 205-239-2804 NEW 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH $29900 Low monthly payment Low down payment Call Ted @ 205-339-5397 MOVING SALE Fridge w/ icemaker $700.00, 4 pc. brown leather LR suite $1100.00, Ent. center / coastal theme w/ TV $800.00, GE washer/dryer $350.00, 14 ft. Starcraft fishing boat 125 hp Mercury $3500.00, motorized chair-never used $1500.00, Snapper riding mower like new $800.00. Many more items, awesome prices. 251-962-2105

For Sale

Pets

Clothes Mending

Employment

Classif

ieds

Real Estate

Buy & Sell

Education

Real Estate

Wanted

LIQUIDATION OUTLET

9AM - 6PMOpen Tuesday Thru Saturday

9AM - 5PMLOXLEYHWY 59

(North of I-10)(251) 964-4568

FOLEY204 EAST

MICHIGAN AVE.(251) 943-7284

SAVE UP TO

50%ON NAME BRAND MERCHANDISE

“I’m NotJumping Off This

ROOF!”

Service Tech Needed


¥ On Aug. 9, 1936, at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, black American track star Jesse Owens wins his fourth gold medal of the Games in the 4-by-100-meter relay. His relay team set a new world record of 39.8 seconds, which stood for 20 years.

¥ On Aug. 6, 1945, an American B-29 bomber, the Enola Gay, drops the world’s first atom bomb over the city of Hiroshima, Japan. Some 80,000 people are killed as a re-sult of the blast, and another 35,000 are injured. At least 60,000 more would be dead by the end of the year from the effects of the radioactive fallout.

¥ On Aug. 7, 1959, the U.S. unmanned spacecraft Explorer 6 is launched into an orbit around the Earth. The spacecraft featured a scanner that transmitted a crude picture of the Earth’s surface from a distance of 17,000 miles. The pho-to, received in Hawaii, took nearly 40 minutes to transmit.

¥ On Aug. 11, 1965, in the Watts neighborhood of Los An-geles, a riot began that eventually ranged over a 50-square-mile area. With the assistance of thousands of National Guardsmen, order was restored five days later. The vio-lence left 34 dead, 1,032 injured, nearly 4,000 arrested and $40 million worth of property destroyed.

¥ On Aug. 8, 1974, President Richard Nixon announces his intention to become the first president in American his-tory to resign. With impeachment proceedings under way against him for his involvement in the Watergate affair, Nixon finally bowed to pressure from the public and Con-gress to leave the White House.

¥ On Aug. 10, 1981, Pete Rose of the Philadelphia Phillies gets the 3,631st hit of his baseball career, breaking Stan Musial’s record for most hits by a National Leaguer. It was only Rose’s 2,886th game; it had taken Musial 3,026 games to set the mark.

¥ On Aug. 12, 1990, fossil hunter Susan Hendrickson discovers three huge bones jutting out of a cliff in South Dakota. They turned out to be part of the largest Tyran-nosaurus rex skeleton ever discovered, a 65 million-year-old specimen. Amazingly, the skeleton was more than 90 percent complete.Answers

1. Richie Sexson (2001-03) and Prince Fielder (2007-09).2. Baltimore’s Scott Erickson had 11 in 1998.3. Oakland beat the Dolphins Sept. 23, 1973.4. UConn (2011) and the University of Florida (2006).5. Paul Coffey.6. Norway’s skiers won in 1924, ‘28, ‘32 and ‘36.7. It was 2000.

1. In 2010, Ryan Braun became the third Milwaukee Brewer to have three consecutive 100-RBI seasons. Name the first two.2. Who was the last A.L. pitcher

before Tampa Bay’s James Shields in 2011 to have at least 11 complete games in a season?3. Which NFL team ended the 1972 Miami Dolphins’ 18-game winning streak the next season?4. In 2012, the Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team set an NCAA title game record with 11 blocked shots. Which schools had held the mark? 5. Bobby Orr is the only NHL player to top other defensemen in scoring by more than 20 points in a season six times. Who else did it five times?6. The first four gold medal winners in the men’s Nordic combined at the Winter Olympics were from what country?7. When was the last time before 2011 that a U.S. team won golf’s World Cup?

WIN a FREE IPAD 3Nothing to Buy, No Surveys, No Obligation!

(You do get to review several offers,but with no obligation to buy!)

Register with your Smart Phone at this

website:

WIN a FREE IPAD 3www.offersignup.com/ipad/xa

HURRY!!Limited registration period!

Nationwide offer. Odds of winning based on number of entrants.

www.offersignup.com/ipad/xa

The Silhouette

1107 N. McKenzie StreetFoley, Alabama 36535

Monday - Saturday

8 am - 6 pmClosed Sundays

Late Appointments

AvailableWalk-insWelcome

Hair Cut $20.00Hair Style $20.00 & up

Color $50.00Massage Therapy

Salt ScrubsFacials

Manicures Manicures PedicuresWaxing

Full Service Salon& Day Spa

251-943-3624

41st Anniversary


“We can build your plan; help design a custom home; or choose from our many

plans. Building cost as low as $59 per square foot. Build on your land or let us assist you in finding the perfect home site. All upgrades available!”

www.homesbyvalere.com

Learn More About Us At

251-644-0214

Elberta Hardware, Inc.25320 US HWY 98Elberta, AL 36530

Come on over to ELBERTA HARDWARE!“We service and finance what we sell”25320 US HWY 98 Elberta, AL 36530

251-986-5233

Kids Love Our Clothes... Parents Love Our Prices!

Back 2 Work

We carry all sizes and a great selection of belts, backpacks, lunchboxes,

jackets, sweaters & More!

Largest Uniform Selection in Baldwin County!

24823 Canal Road Unit 2, Orange Beach, AL251-981-KIDS(5437)

We Come to our Clients: Doctors, Hospitals, Day Cares, etc...

Many Brands Many Styles!


Wolf Bay Landing Condominiums8900 Toler Lane, Foley, Alabama 36535

www.WolfBayCondo.com251.943.4265 or 251.421.1965

Wolf Bay is the destination for your perfect coastal getaway, as the only waterfront condo in Foley. Allow us the opportunity to host your business function, family reunion, church retreat or special celebration. Our property offers a serene setting for your next golf outing, girls’ getaway or guy’s fishing trip. Among our amenities, Wolf Bay features 3 piers for docking boats, fishing and catching crabs, outdoor pool, clubroom with fitness equipment and pool table. We also have canoes, kayaks, bass skiffs and bicycles on site for rental. Every unit has 300 sf balconies to take in the spectacular sunrise and relax while watching for birds and dolphins. We invite you to visit Wolf Bay for a beautiful, memorable Gulf Coast experience … close to everything, yet worlds apart! Daily, Weekly & Monthly Rentals!

Weekly Pest Series courtesy of Tina Franc

Brown Widow SpidersThe most identifying features of these spiders are the wid-ow hourglass and spiky egg sacks. Their colors can range from light tan to nearly black, with an hourglass in varying shades of orange. Many times they resemble a harmless house spider. The best way to know if it’s a brown widow is to see the distinctive hourglass on the abdomen, though that can be difficult to manage if they’re alive. The brown widow’s egg sack will always have spiky protrusions and the mother is usually nearby, lurking behind her messy web. They tend to stay outdoors but prefer areas fairly close to humans. They don’t like to bite people but will if in close contact. They may protect their eggs if threatened, but usually end up running for cover. They are venomous spiders but don’t deliver as much venom per bite as their black widow cousins. There have been very few instances of severe reactions to the bite.

Some people have taken up hunting these prolific breeders to try and reduce the ever growing population. Wear pro-tective gloves when searching for this spider. Use a longer item (like a stick) to remove the egg sacks and stomp them. Then you want to kill the maker of these eggs by directly spraying them with a pesticide for spiders which can be found at Household Termite & Pest Control’s Do It Your-self Store. Beware, they will play dead, so once they’re on the ground, step on them! Then clear away the messy web-bing carefully as the mommy’s will hide under them. Al-ways check the children’s outside toys, patio furniture, and debris piles. I have also encountered them in mailboxes, under stairs, firewood stacks, handle of garbage cans and in the grooves of eaves.

The key is to be aware of their presence. Take time to ex-amine suspicious places they may be hiding and where you find 1 egg sack, there are probably multiple brown widows in that area. If you suspect that your child has been bitten and the site hurts, take them to the doctor as a precaution. It’s always better to be safe than sorry. Contact a local pro-fessional if you feel the problem is beyond your control. Happy Hunting!

For your protection we offer……* Mosquito Control * Tick Treatments*Snake Removal * Bed Bug Remediation* Wildlife/ Nuisance Removal

Brown widow spider with egg sacks


ConsignmentConsignmentauction

auction

Ray Cena: Auctioneer #A5210

Next Auction Don’t Miss Out!

• Preview starts at 5PM Auction begins at 6PM• Monthly auctions held every 2ND & 4th FriDAy!

www.Daphneauctionhouse.com

Buy the Items you want...Sell the Items you Don’t!

Going Once...Going Twice...

SOLD!

Specializing in: Estate Auctions, Marine

Auctions, Real Estate Auctions, Estate Buy

Outs and Business Liquidation!

YOuR LOCATiOn OR OuRS!

• Antiques • Collectables • Jewelry • Musical Instrument • Automobile • Lawn Equipment • Guns • Appliances • Furniture • Artwork • Coins • Tools • Toys • Motorcycles • Office Equipment • Pottery • Electronics • Lamps • Campers • Sporting Goods • Hunting & Fishing Gear • Trailers 251-625-8883

26121 Equity Drive, Daphne, AL 36526Door Prizes • Food & Drinks

July 27, 2012

vol6iss30a

Documents

g e tmjuly

new customers

black cats route

bad luck

new salesitex dollars

brand of paint

objects color

symbol of good luck