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There’s a women’s imaging center built around you.

When it comes to mammography and breast imaging, we go out of our way to make your experience with us as comfortable as possible, with our spa-like setting, soft, cozy robes, and specialty breast imaging technology.

Plus, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your results will be interpreted

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Digital Mammography • Ultrasound • Bone Density 161 W. Peachtree Avenue Foley, AL 36535

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Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. A physician order is required for a screening mammogram, and you must provide your physician’s name when you make an appointment.

If you do not have a physician, a list will be provided for your selection. All mammogram reports will be sent to the physician; follow-up is the patient’s responsibility.

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About the cover The Haven hosts third Seminar on Estate A matter of balance Native American view of the night sky Making the most of each day The perfect shade of yellow Calendar of events ‘Who’s on the Island?’

Capt. Bill Mitchell Fun in the Sun Photos by Don Prosch A lesson in manners Area girl scouts learn etiquette Flashback 50 Prevent Colon Cancer Water Safety Two Americans in China Government censorship Food for Thought While we wait Widow Walk Roses Maximize and extend their beauty Wife’s Place Osteoporosis Free screenings at Precision Imaging

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You Get What You Need...

uRolling Stones, flipping pages Boomers magazine conveys information, activities and features for and about the baby boomers generation. While revisiting memories from the 1960s era and delving into critical examinations and comparisons thereof, Boomers also strives to pinpoint leisure activities; medical, political and environmental information; and technological options of specific interest to this group. The magazine offers possibilities of the past, present and future for a generation that never stops booming.

features@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

An Introduction to Boomers magazine

by Editor Jessica Jones

boomers Wants Your Input

Boomers magazine would like submissions for our Bragging Rights section. Please let us know if you have any of the following of your grandchildren, spouse, family or friends: 1. Unusual nicknames 2. Funny or memorable quotes 3. Candid photos

Want to advertise in boomers magazine?

Full page advertisers get one full page for submitted content, per month Half-page advertisers get a half page for submitted content, per month.

Contact the editor to find your local ad representative.

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Jessica Jones, Editor Editorial and Photography Paige Renka Layout and Cover Design Joe Berry, Corey Biggs, Marie Cafferty, Eric Cheung, Steve Ellison, Gerard LaSalle, Melinda Myers, Sheila Nichols, Mark Robinson, Mel Thomas and Jane Tyler Contributing writers Deirdre Davison, Dr. Linda Mitchell and Amanda Roberts Columnists Fred Marchman Cartoonist Gulf Coast Newspapers 217 N. McKenzie St. Foley, AL 36535 251-943-2151 features@gulfcoastnewspapers.com

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About the cover Photo by William Moore

Kathy Bailey-Moore takes a dip in the pool during a warm, July afternoon.

When sweltering summer days call for a swim

By Jessica Jones July and August in lower Alabama call up words like heat, humidity, high temperatures, heat index, relentless sun, SPF, sweat, heat stroke … to beat the heat, many of us hydrate with plenty of water and Gatorade, turn the air conditioner down, point fans our way, even seek out pools, mist machines, splash pads, creeks, bays and oceans for a cool burst of

relief.

Many baby boomers enjoy swimming for physical and social activity, while plenty more delight in spending quality time with grandchildren while school is out. Parents and grandparents find summers filled with water-themed fun, ice cream trucks and bedtime stories, sometimes delving into memories of their own childhoods while filling young lives with love.

The Haven hosts third seminar on estate planning Submitted by The Haven Time to start checking your estate wellness. “The best way to get out of trouble is to stay out of trouble,” said Fairhope elder law attorney, Kyla Kelim. The Haven will host the third in a series of four estate planning seminars on Friday, July 26 from noon to 1 p.m. at Homestead Village.

This seminar, entitled “Estate Wellness Checkup – or what happens if I live?” will cover whether you are getting the benefits you deserve, how to avoid a healthcare catastrophe and the necessary documents needed for your estate and gift tax wellness. Kelim, a national speaker and local attorney, will discuss how to prevent a free-fall, find more money to help with rising healthcare costs and set yourself and family up for success.

Co-sponsored by Mary Ann’s Deli & Catering of Fairhope and Aging in Alabama, these seminars will also touch on how your pets can be included in your estate planning. The final seminar is planned for November.

“The key to a stable and happy future,” Kelim said,

“is to put together a plan early, start simply and you and your families will be in a much better position if a health care crisis occurs.”

The seminar is free and a light lunch will be offered to those who attend. RSVP is required by calling 251-929-2494. Remember, your legacy can ensure the future of those who are your beneficiaries.

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Managing concerns about falls Marie Cafferty, LPTA SARPC/Area Agency on Aging Chances are you know someone who has fallen or who is afraid of falling. A Matter of Balance is a nationally recognized proven program designed to help people manage concerns about falls and increase physical activity. The Area Agency on Aging is looking for volunteers to help provide this program in your community.

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls teaches older adults positive coping methods to reduce fear of falling and remain active and independent by using: n group discussion n problem-solving strategies n videos n gentle exercise

Coaches need:

n good communication and interpersonal skills n enthusiasm n dependability n willingness to lead small groups of 10-12 participants n ability to lead low to moderate level exercise

Our next training is Monday, July 29 and Tuesday, July 30. For more information contact Marie Cafferty at 251-706-4685 or mcafferty@sarpc.org.

A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls

This program is based on Fear of Falling: A Matter of Balance. Copyright 1995 Trustees of Boston University. All rights reserved. Used and adapted by permission of Boston University.

A Matter of Balance Lay Leader Model Recognized for Innovation and Quality in Healthcare and Aging, 2006, American Society on Aging.

A Matter of Balance Lay Leader Model was developed by a grant from the Administration on Aging (#90AM2780)

Florida 500 presents Native American View of the Night Sky at PSC Planetarium

By Sheila Nichols Celebrate the Fall Equinox, Sept. 19 and soak in a Native American view of the night sky at Pensacola State College’s Planetarium and Space Theatre, Building 21, on the Pensacola campus.

Presentations begin at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The event is free and is part of Pensacola’s Viva Florida 500 commemoration honoring the anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s landing in Florida in 1513.

The University of West Florida Archaeology Insti-

tute is partnering with the PSC Planetarium to present “Along the Pathway of Souls,” a uniquely Native American view of the night sky prior to European contact.

As celestial events are cast on the planetarium’s domed ceiling, UWF archeologist Cindy Sommerkamp presents drawings of ancient Native American constellations and walks the audience along the path of the Milky Way over the course of a year.

For more information, contact Sommerkamp at 850857-6318 or csommerkamp@uwf.edu.

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Bob Pitts

Reverse Mortgage Advisor 251-233-3356

bob.pitts@libertyhomequity.com www.libertyhomeequity.com

Liberty Home Equity Solutions, Inc.

21040 Miflin Road, Suite 4, Foley, AL 36535 LO NMLS # 86575

Lender NMLS # 3313

Discover the HECM for Purchase Loan If you are 62 years or older, the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase Loan may help you buy your next home without required monthly mortgage payments.* The HECM for Purchase is a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured home loan that allows seniors to use the equity from the sale of a previous residence to buy their next primary home in one transaction. Regardless of how long you live in the home or what happens to your home’s value, you only make one, initial investment (down payment) towards the purchase.

Why Consider the Loan?

No matter what your needs may be, a HECM for Purchase Loan may help: Ĺ˜ Eliminate monthly mortgage payments* Ĺ˜ Increase your purchase power Ĺ˜ Preserve your cash Ĺ˜ Right-size to a smaller, lower maintenance home Ĺ˜ Buy a home closer to family or friends Ĺ˜ Lower your cost of living during retirement Ĺ˜ Enjoy carefree living in a senior housing community

About Us For nearly a decade, Liberty Home Equity Solutions, Inc. (formerly known as Genworth Financial Home Equity Access, Inc.) has been committed to helping seniors gain financial freedom and security through HECM loans.

Liberty is one of the largest and most experienced direct HECM lenders in the United States.

Liberty has an A+ Better Business Bureau Rating and is a member of the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association. When you work with us, you can expect: Ĺ˜ Dedicated licensed loan professionals Ĺ˜ Competitive pricing and flexible terms Ĺ˜ In-house underwriting and processing Ĺ˜ Live people available during business hours Ĺ˜ Fast and efficient funding

Eligibility The amount of money you may receive from a HECM for Purchase Loan depends on the age of the youngest titleholder, current interest rates and fees, and the lesser of the appraised value, the purchase price or the FHA lending limit. Ĺ˜ Youngest titleholder must be 62 years or older Ĺ˜ Purchased home must be a primary residence

occupied within 60 days of loan closing Ĺ˜ Property must be a single family home, 2-4 unit

dwelling or an FHA approved condo, or manufactured home Ĺ˜ The difference between the purchase price of the new home and the HECM loan proceeds must be paid in cash from qualifying sources such as the sale of prior residence, home buyer’s other assets or savings Ĺ˜ Borrower must complete a HUD approved counseling session * The borrower will be responsible for paying property charges including homeowners insurance, taxes, and maintenance of home for the term of the loan. Interest will accrue on loan balance.

"The Workforce Housing Alliance recommends using a certified "Reverse Mortgage Specialist" Real Estate Agent in transactions involving a Reverse Mortgage."

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Bob Pitts

Reverse Mortgage Advisor 251-233-3356

bob.pitts@libertyhomequity.com www.libertyhomeequity.com

Liberty Home Equity Solutions, Inc.

21040 Miflin Road, Suite 4, Foley, AL 36535 LO NMLS # 86575

Lender NMLS # 3313

FAQ’S About Reverse Mortgages Answered By: Bob Pitts QUESTION: My brother and I inherited a home from our parents. My brother wants to continue living there. I want my equity interest so I can buy another home. How can I get my equity since my brother has no funds to pay me?

ANSWER: Your brother can obtain a Reverse Mortgage. From the proceeds, he can pay your equity share. You will have to sign over interest in the home at the closing.

QUESTION: I am four months behind on my mortgage payments and the lender is going to foreclose. I have plenty of equity in my home. I do not have the funds to payoff the current loan. Does being behind in payments prohibit me from obtaining a Reverse Mortgage?

ANSWER: As long as the Reverse Mortgage process is completed prior to the foreclosure. Late pays do not effect your eligibility.

QUESTION: What is the minimum age for a Reverse Mortgage?

ANSWER: With most lenders today, both husband and wife must be 62 or older.

QUESTION: Can I buy a home using a Reverse Mortgage and not have a monthly mortgage payment?

ANSWER: Yes you can. Down payments are 40% or less depending on your age.

The older you are, the less you are required to pay down.

If you would like to submit a question, send via email to robert.pitts@gulftel.com or fax to 251-980-2074. Questions will be answered in the order received and published in the next issue. Phone answers available at 251-233-3356 9am to 5pm.

Bob Pitts is a multi-state licensed Reverse Mortgage Specialist with Liberty Home Equity Solutions located in Foley, AL. He is also the Founder and President of the Workforce Housing Alliance, a national 501 (c)(3) non-profit whose mission is public education for housing, mortgages, and important community information. Bob is nationally recognized speaker and is available for your organization.

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Submitted by Deirdre Davison

Davison’s father’s painting, “Saigon Saturday,” always looked like a painting of a red flower to her as a child. When she was grown her father explained the true meaning behind it.

Making the most of each day: The perfect shade of yellow

By Deirdre Davison

What comes to mind when you think about the Julys of your childhood? I remember sparklers, running through sprinklers, drinking from garden hoses, laughter, watermelons, sweet tea and mosquitoes. I remember hopscotch and jumping rope. My memories of Bolton pool, Newmann’s Bake Shoppe, and Tracy still bring a smile to my face. I also remember, though not quite so fondly, Deborah, the mean girl who broke my baby finger with the ball when we were playing dodge ball. Funny, I remember her trying to hurt me, not my inability to get out of the way of the ball!

July of 1963 was not much different than any of my other early Julys. At my house, my brother and I chased each other around the yard at dusk waving our leftover July fourth sparklers wildly and squealing.

Our hands, still sticky wet with watermelon juice, never felt a burning ember. Our exposed legs and arms were covered with mosquito bites, which we accepted as part of our fates. We were carefree. We were fortunate.

My father, the soulful artist who only painted when he felt emotional turmoil, was not so carefree.

He would sulk and paint furiously for weeks as he processed his thoughts and emotions, and once he’d imparted his message to canvas, he might not pick up a brush for a month or more. I vividly remember one such time.

It was early summer when Daddy disappeared into his studio and began mixing his paint. He spent weeks trying to recreate a color that was indelibly etched in his mind’s eye. As he worked, I bounced in and out of the sacred domain. Sacred because my brother and I were only allowed in when he was there. I’m sure now that his no-children policy was a very good one because we certainly could have wreaked havoc.

A 1950s Bohemian, my father’s work had cubist, modernist and abstract influences, but couldn’t be cast into a single style category. His images held strong meanings for him, but like music, poetry and wine, he believed they should be left to the interpretation of the critics’ and connoisseurs’ individual palates.

He mixed on. Sunshine yellow, daisy, butter, school

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Continued from previous page bus yellow, bumble bee yellow. Days passed. Mustard yellow, goldenrod, maize, then he mixed in just the right amount of some color and he stood back and smiled. Once he’d found the color, he made fast work of putting the watercolor images on canvas. His painting took no more than a few hours to finish, despite weeks in the readying stage.

He brought it into the house and shared it with my mother. I can still see her face as she gasped, put her hand to her chest and began to weep. They sat down together to discuss it. Once I was convinced that Mom was alright, I did what any egocentric child would do; I went back outside to play and forgot all about it.

Today, the painting hangs on my wall. Its hues are as rich as is its history. When my father gave me the painting, he wanted to know my thoughts on it. I told him that I loved the colors. He wanted more; he wanted me to see it through his eyes.

I was a child when it was painted, so I only saw it through the eyes of a child. I saw the blue sky and the green-brown earth. I saw what I thought was a big yellow flower. My father had protected my innocence and let me interpret the work through my immature palate, until now.

“Turn it over and read the title.”

“Saigon Saturday?”

“I could’ve titled it, ‘Saigon Burning’ but that would have been too obvious.”

He then asked me if I knew who Thich Quang Duc was ... to which I had to honestly respond, “No.” My father instructed me to go to the library (this was pre-Internet) and research him; being a good daughter, I did just that. For the first time, I understood why my mother wept at the sight of some of my father’s work.

June 11, 1963, Thich Quang Duc, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk sat down in the middle of a busy Saigon intersection, doused himself with gasoline,

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caught himself on fire and quietly burned to death while other monks and passersby watched. He did this in protest of the South Vietnamese government’s treatment of monks. Malcolm Brown photographed the incident and his photograph was viewed world wide.

President Kennedy said of the photograph, “No news picture in history has generated so much emotion around the world as that one.”

It stirred emotion in my father. It stirred angst and pathos. It drove him to the studio to excise the vision and created a point of conversation for him and other adults of his time. It became a connection point in our personal history that was more than 20 years in the making. My father told me when he gave me the painting that every time he looked at it, he could still see the monk’s robes and smell the burning in his mind. What he didn’t add was that as a young Army photographer in the Korean War, he’d seen horrific images. While I can never be certain, I honestly believe that the image of Thich Quang Duc brought back to my father’s memory painful images that he’d been carrying for a number of years – memories which needed to be released.

As I remember, it stirs emotion in me. Not the same emotions as my father, however. It stirs a longing for a more innocent view of the world around me; every time I look at “Saigon Saturday,” I too see the monk’s robes and imagine the smell of burning instead of a big yellow flower. It also compels me to capture the events that generate great emotion for me and others so that when the little ones in our lives are ready, they can see history through a different lens and have another point of connection. Like my father, I paint.

I may not paint with acrylics or watercolors, but I do paint with words. I use the rich and indelible events of my childhood to create the stories that, like music, poetry and wine, should be left to the interpretation of the critics’ and connoisseurs’ individual palates.

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The Baldwin County Heritage Museum

10 a.m.-3p.m., Wednesday-Saturday Free 25521 Highway 98 E., Elberta The BCHM is currently collecting memorabilia from World War I and World War II to complete an exhibit for the Baldwin County Fair this fall. WWI and WWII era photos, letters, stories etc., from Baldwin County citizens to be featured in what is sure to be part of an exciting display.

If you have any items you would like to share, please contact or stop by the museum.

For information about making a donation, stop by or call 251-986-8375, email bchm@gulftel.com.

2013 Saenger Classic Movie Series

7 p.m., July 20 $5, movie 10-pack $40 Saenger Theater, Pensacola, Fla. 1959 classic comedy, “Singin in the Rain” Individual sponsorships as well as series sponsorships are available.

Contact Kathy Summerlin at 850-595-3882 or by email: ksummerlin@cityofpensacola.com.

Visit: pensacolasaenger.com

Thursday Voyagers Summer Dine & Sail

Thursdays, through Aug. 29 $49 per person 27200 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach Take a Sunset Sail aboard Wild Hearts then dine in award-winning Voyagers at Perdido Beach Resort.

Boarding for your cruise is conveniently located directly across the street from the resort, and valet or self -parking is complimentary.

Call concierge to make your reservations-251-981-9811, extension 103.

Snowbird Dinner & Dance

Every Monday, 6 p.m.

The Hangout, Gulf Shores For more information, call 251-948-3030 or visit thehangout.com.

and Entertainment

Moonlight Chasse’ Ballroom Dance Society 1st and 3rd Monday of every month $10 per person, $7 with membership, $5 Students with college ID Fitzpen Place, 11247 Hwy 31, Spanish Fort No partner necessary, cash bar, live music.

For more information, contact Cassie Fishbein at 251-377-4069 or email cassief13@aol.com.

Argentine Tango by the Bay, tango and salsa classes

Every Tuesday, 7 p.m. with Milongas every 2nd Tuesday $5-10 Southern Edge Dance Studio, Fairhope For more, visit Facebook.com/argentinetangobythebay.

Daphne Senior Travelers

Every 1st Wednesday, 10 a.m.

The Blake in Malbis 2013 dues are $20.

For more information, call Judy Jerkins at 251-945-5616.

Dancing in the Lobby Lounge with John Brust

Thursday through Saturday, 6 p.m.

27200 Perdido Beach Blvd., Orange Beach For more information, call 251-981-9811 or visit www.perdidobeachresort.com.

Folk Art and Ceramic Classes

Every Thursday, 1:30 p.m.

Baldwin County Council on Aging, inside the Baldwin County Central Annex, 22251 Palmer St., Robertsdale For more, call 251-972-8506.

Meet The Artist

First Thursday of each month, 5-6:30 p.m.

Free admission Foley Performing Arts Association, 116 W. Laurel Ave., Foley Featured artists, front gallery receptions, meet the artist. Refreshments are served. For more information, call 251-943-4381 or visit foleyartcenter.com.

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American Legion Post 199 Guitar Jams

Fridays starting at 7 p.m.

Free American Legion Post 199, 700 S. Mobile Street - Fairhope, Also check the Legion Bar for Saturday Nite Jam hosts, starts at 8 p.m.

Call 251-928-9132 or visit AmericanLegion199.com.

Sweet Home Cheese Farm

Open Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Free 27107 Schoen Road, Elberta The farm produces more than 15 varieties of naturally aged cheeses with no preservatives, colorings or growth hormones. This family owned and operated Grade A dairy began production in Baldwin County in 1987.

For more information, call 251-986-5663.

Senior dances at PZK

1st and 3rd Friday of every month, 7-10 p.m. except Dec. PZK Hall, Highway 104 in Robertsdale Free drinks, bring finger foods.

Live music—Scott Langholff from Pensacola. $5 Open for any age. Ballroom dancing.

Call 251-947-5849 for information.

Fairhope First Friday Artwalk

Every first Friday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Free Downtown Fairhope Visit all the art galleries Fairhope has to offer.

Walk begins at the Eastern Shore Art Center.

For information, call 251-928-2228.

LoDa Art Walk

Every second Friday 6-9 p.m.

Free Downtown Mobile.

RIGHT: Fairhope First Friday Artwalk takes place in downtown Fairhope every month. Galleries such as the Lyons Share open their doors for art viewing, music and refreshments.

and Entertainment

Wine Tastings

Every Saturday, 5-7 p.m.

Free Grape Escape Deli and Wine Cellar, Winn Dixie shopping center, Orange Beach.

For more, call 980-3354.

Pate’s Music Hall

Every Saturday 7-9 p.m., doors open 5:30 (Snack bar) 14965-A Hwy 59 N (behind Premier Sound).

Dance, Win door prizes. Dance Clubs welcome!

For more information, call 251-978-2462 or 978-7317.

Foley Senior Center Dances

1st and 3rd Saturdays, 7-10 p.m., $5 for members, $7 non-members 304 East Rose Ave., Foley.

Live music by various bands. BYOB and snacks to share.

For more information, call 251-943-1877.

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Capt. Mark asks,

‘Who’s on the Island?’

If you’ve ever wanted to chase a rainbow, and/ didn’t. They divorced after 13 years of marriage. He or follow a dream, you just need to ask Captain Bill was 37 years old.

Mitchell how to do it.

He pursued a career as a professional water-skier He was born in Madison, Wis. His parents were and competed in the PROAMM tour. He made his professionals, and very involved in their own lives. living as a ski company representative for Casad and His mom was secretary to the Chancellor of the Stright Line Water Sports.

University of Wisconsin, and his dad was He then got a limited captain’s license and a systems anylist/efficiency expert for Blue started captaining private boats in the BahaCross/Blue Shield of Wisconsin. mas. Then things got really interesting.

Bill quickly learned if anything was goA man contacted him with a problem, and ing to happen in his life, he would have to wanted Bill’s help. The man had full cusmake it happen. He became self-reliant. As tody of his son, but his estranged wife had a youngster, he started with a paper route; taken the boy and fled to an island country. he worked as waiter , bartender and bus boy, This man wanted help getting his son back, earning enough to buy a tractor. With it he thinking they could escape with him by plowed snow and landscaped. boat. He contacted mercenaries and retired MARK After high school, he got involved with special forces men and came up with a plan ROBINSON a Biblical research center through a young to get the boy back. Bill was put in charge of lady that he took a shine to. After some time with the boats that would be used in the operation. The the center, he rededicated his life to God, going out operation was covert and their action, though not teaching and sharing. sanctioned, would not be a problem once the boy was He then attended college at The Way College of back in the U.S., but would involve jail time if caught Emporia, in Emporia, Kan. where he was ordained in the island country. The operation was high stress, with a theology degree. He married, and went to and after a couple years and several attempts to bring work for the ministry full time running its printing the boy back, Bill decided to cut ties. and publishing operations in Ohio. He and his wife During this time, he discovered Ono Island. He spent seven years there, but he had the bug to get out went to work for a jet ski company here, and after a and travel. year, bought the company LA Water sports. He rented Before work every morning, he practiced barefoot jet skis, and after about five years ended up with waterskiing with some friends. He began competmore than 30 boats in eight locations — parasails, jet ing and winning. He finally left the active part of the skis, pontoon boats and rental boats. ministry, and took a job water skiing in Orlando, Fla. Eventually, he got rid of everything except one dolHe stayed involved with the church, taught Bible phin cruise boat, and Bill now takes the boat out on studies and did fellowships in the Orlando area until cruises. He bought a lot on the bay next to where he he felt his beliefs and the beliefs of the church had was renting. In the winter, he had a crew build docks taken different paths. and bulkheads. He does his own maintenance in his He severed ties with the organization, but his wife business, and does whatever is necessary to maintain the boats in a safe and seaworthy condition.

As the business built up, he realized he needed to know more about the dolphins, so he contacted the Dolphin Research Center (DRC) in the Florida Keys, and asked if he could come down and volunteer. It turned into a yearly trip. He took classes from the Research Center while helping build piers. After Hurricane Wilma, Bill brought his crew to the Research Center and rebuilt the piers damaged by the hurricane.

Because of what Bill learned at the DRC, he brought his knowledge back to Alabama and Bill’s dolphin cruises moved toward education as well as entertainment. If people wanted to talk about the physiology and anatomy of a dolphin, Bill could do that. He said some groups did, and some just wanted

Capt. Bill Mitchell hosts dolphin cruises with his company Cetacean Cruises.

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Continued from previous page to be entertained, and that was OK, too.

Bill calls his company Cetacean Cruises (cetacean is the biological order of whales, dolphins and porpoises.)

Because of Bill’s training, he told me he was considered the only boat that was “Dolphin Smart.”

It involved going slow near the dolphins, and doing other things that made it safe for the dolphins. During the oil spill, Bill was asked by NOAA to be the only dolphin health assessment boat. Bill’s boat carried NOAA personnel, scientists, veterinarians and other dolphin specialists.

Bill bought a hull of a boat, tore it apart, hired a ship welder full time for a couple of months and worked on the boat night and day. He lengthened the hull, mounted outboards and eventually built himself a new dolphin cruise boat. Bill did the design work working with the USCG and a marine architect named Andrew Mundt; they rebuilt it for shallow water use to carry 49 passengers. It took more than two years and finally was approved a couple months ago.

Five years ago, a lady named Cheryl came on a dolphin cruise. She was visiting from Michigan.

They wrote, kept in touch and a year later, they married on Bird Island.

Bill and his wife smile from their boat during the Thunder on the Gulf. They had one of the turn boats in the race.

As a sales representative and as a professional water-skier, Bill has traveled all over, but there was no hesitation in his saying “I love it here! The way people act; the ‘small town, big beach’ feeling is contagious. It’s that down-home country feel to a beach town. I love the lack of pretentiousness. My future plans are to stay ON THE ISLAND,” and Bill, we’re fortunate to have you here with us. Thank you for what you add TO THE ISLAND, and for sharing your remarkable life with us.

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Photos by Don Pr

TOP LEFT: Sunset over the bay. TOP RIGHT: Families gather at Fairhope’s North Beach Park. LEFT: A girl takes a spin on the gyroscope at Battleship Park.

BOTTOM LEFT: Sightseers look for alligators at Daphne’s Gator Alley. BOTTOM RIGHT: A family checks their crab trap at a local pier.

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The Girl Scouts junior group attends Paula Perri's manners and social etiquette class to learn how to set the table for a formal meal.

ABOVE: She points out the silencer that goes under the tablecloth.

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The United States amended its Single Integrated Operational Plan (SIOP) for nuclear war for the first time, altering the original plan that had been in place since July 1, 1962. n George Harrison and Paul McCartney sang a duet on a Beatles tape recording of the Goffin-King song “Don’t Ever Change” for later broadcasting on BBC radio. n Died: Theodore Roethke, 55, American Pulitzer-winning poet (heart attack) The NFL champion Green Bay Packers were upset, 20-17, by the College All-Stars in the annual Chicago College All-Star Game. It would be the last time that the All-Stars would win the series, which would be discontinued after the 1976 contest.

Born: James Hetfield, American singer/songwriter and founder of the rock band Metallica, in Downey, Calif.; and Tasmin Archer, English singer, in Bradford, Yorkshire n Died: Stephen Ward, 50, English osteopath and a central figure in the Profumo Affair, three days after taking an overdose of barbiturates. In his suicide note, he wrote “It’s a wish not to let them get me. I’d rather get myself.” Died: Phil Graham, 48, president and chief executive officer of the publisher of the Washington Post newspaper and Newsweek magazine, by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Born: Keith Ellison, U.S. Representative for Minnesota 2007 – present, the first Muslim to be elected to the United States Congress; in Detroit In Moscow, the United States, the United Kingdom and the Soviet Union signed the first nuclear test ban treaty. The ceremony took place at the Kremlin with U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk, British Foreign Secretary Alec Douglas-Home and Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko signing on behalf of their respective nations. n Craig Breedlove set the record for fastest driver in the world, reaching 428.37 miles an hour “for a measured mile” in a jet-powered vehicle, Spirit of America, on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. His average for two runs was 407.45 mph.

United Nations Security Council Resolution 181 was passed, calling for a voluntary arms embargo of South Africa because of its racial discrimination.

The United States and the United Kingdom abstained from the vote. n The Lockheed YF-12 jet fighter was flown for the first time, with test pilot Jim Eastham guiding the aircraft over Nevada’s Groom Dry Lake. n Born: Patrick Bouvier Kennedy, son of U.S. President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, by emergency caesarean section, five and a half weeks early, at the Otis Air Force Base Hospital in Bourne, Mass. He was quickly transferred to the Children’s Hospital Boston, and would die 39 hours later of respiratory problems.

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A new record was set for latest ending to a Major League Baseball game, when the second game of a doubleheader between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the visiting Houston Colt .45s., now the Astros, lasted until 2:30 a.m. n Died: Estes Kefauver, 60, American politician who almost won the 1952 Democratic presidential nomination and then served as running-mate for nominee Adlai Stevenson II in 1956 Two teams of surgeons, at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, carried out the successful separation of a pair of conjoined twins, Daniel Bartley and David Bartley, 27 hours after their birth. The two were joined at the abdomen. n Died: Clem Bevans, 83, American vaudeville star and film actor; and Charles Seymour, 78, American academic Born: Édouard Michelin, managing partner and co-chief executive of the Michelin Group (tires) from 1999, in Clermont-Ferrand (d. 2006) The first of the Yirrkala bark petitions, created by Aboriginal leaders in the Arnhem Land region of the Northern Territory of Australia, were presented to Australian governmental leaders at the capital in Canberra. n Died: Clifford Odets, 57, American playwright A team of scientists from Yale University and the Brookhaven National Laboratory announced their discovery of what was believed at the time to be the last class of subatomic particle, the hyperon referred to as “anti-xi-zero.” n Born: Simon Brown, Jamaican boxer, IBF welterweight champion 1988-1991 and WBC light middleweight champion 1993-1994; in Clarendon n Died: Vsevolod Ivanov, 68, Soviet novelist; Eddie Mays, 34, the last person to be executed in the state of New York, in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison; and Karl Drews, 43, former American MLB pitcher from 1946 to 1954, after being struck by a drunk driver The NASA M2-F1, a wingless lifting body glider nicknamed the “flying bathtub,” was flown for the first time, with test pilot Milt Thompson at the controls. The lifting body design, which permitted a spacecraft to descend horizontally through the atmosphere, would be put into service through the American space shuttle. n Former President of Venezuela Marcos Perez Jimenez was extradited from the United States back to Venezuela, eight months after his arrest and confinement in the Dade County Jail in Miami. Perez Jimenez had been dictator from 1952 to 1958, then fled to the U.S., where he lived in luxury until being jailed in Miami on Dec. 12, 1962.

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Died: Ed Gardner, 62, American radio comedian who starred in the series Duffy’s Tavern; and Richard Barthelmess, 68, American silent film actor who was nominated for Best Actor in the first Academy Award ceremony American civil rights movement: James Meredith became the first African-American to graduate from the University of Mississippi in its 115 years of existence. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, having majored in political science and minored in French. The cost of Meredith’s protection by federal marshals was more than $5 million. His graduation day was without incident; Meredith would later earn a law degree from Columbia University.

Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts: Former University of Georgia football coach Wally Butts won a $3,060,000 judgment in his libel lawsuit against the Saturday Evening Post magazine. The March 19, 1963 issue of the magazine alleged in an article that Butts, and University of Alabama Coach Bear Bryant, had conspired to fix the outcome of the game between their schools. The jury verdict would later be reduced to $460,000 by the trial court, but would be upheld by the United States Supreme Court. n The Royal Shakespeare Company introduced its performance cycle of Shakespeare’s history plays under the title The War of the Roses, adapted and directed by John Barton and Peter Hall, at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratfordupon-Avon.

Xa Loi Pagoda raids: The Army of the Republic of Vietnam Special Forces, on orders of President Ngo Dinh Diem and his brother, Ngo Dinh Nhu, arrested thousands of monks and nuns (some of whom died in prison or disappeared), and vandalised Buddhist pagodas across South Vietnam. n The Soviet Union established diplomatic relations with Jordan for the first time. n Died: Gladys Dick, 81, American physician and co-developer of the vaccine against scarlet fever American test pilot Joe Walker achieved a second sub-orbital spaceflight, according to the international standard of 100 kilometers, piloting an X-15 rocket to an altitude of 354,200 feet. The record was unofficial, because the X-15 did not take off from the ground under its own power, and sent up by an air launch. Walker’s flight would remain the highest ever achieved by an airplane for more than 50 years, until broken on Oct. 4, 2004, when Brian Binnie would pilot SpaceShipOne to an altitude of 367,500 feet. n Died: Eric Johnston, 66, American motion picture executive who had served as president of the Motion Picture Association of America since 1945 Cable 243: In the wake of the Xa Loi Pagoda raids, the U.S. Department of State sent a cable, conditionally approved by President Kennedy, to Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge in South Vietnam. The wording of the message, which included the statement that the Ambassador should “make detailed plans as to how we might bring about Diem’s replacement if this should become necessary,” implied support for a coup against President Ngo Dinh Diem.

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In a meeting with U.S. President Kennedy, Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobryninto told Kennedy that all Soviet combat troops had been removed from Cuba. In actuality, one brigade of Soviet troops had remained after the end of the Cuban Missile Crisis, at the request of Fidel Castro. The existence of the brigade would not be discovered by U.S. intelligence until 1979. n Born: Cristina Favre-Moretti and Isabella Crettenand-Moretti, twin sisters Swiss ski mountaineers who both won gold medals in the 2004 World Championships Less than six hours before the railroads of the United States were scheduled to be shut down by a walkout of railway employees, President Kennedy signed anti-strike legislation that had been passed minutes earlier by the U.S. House of Representatives. The vote in the House, finished at 4:42 p.m., was 286-66 on a bill that had passed the U.S. Senate on Aug. 22. President Kennedy signed the bill into law at 6:14 p.m., ending the strike that had been scheduled for one minute after midnight. n Died: W. E. B. Du Bois, 95, African-American professor and civil rights activist, who later became a citizen of Ghana; Inayatullah Khan Mashriqi At the 1963 “March on Washington” (officially, the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom), The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have A Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to an audience of at least 250,000 people. n Career Girls Murders: Janice Wylie, a 21-year old researcher for Newsweek magazine, and her roommate, 22-year old schoolteacher Emily Hoffert, were stabbed to death in their luxury apartment on New York’s Upper East Side. An innocent man would be convicted of the murders and was imprisoned until the discovery of the actual killer, Richard Robles.

Henry Cabot Lodge, the U.S. ambassador to South Vietnam, sent a top secret cable to the White House, reporting that “We are launched on a course from which there is no turning back: the overthrow of the (Ngo Dinh) Diem government.” At noon in Washington, D.C., President Kennedy held a conference with his secretaries of state, defense and the treasury, as well as with the CIA director, after which Kennedy authorized a reply to Lodge, which included the statement that “The USG (United States Government) will support a coup which has good chance of succeeding but plans no direct involvement of U.S. Armed Forces.”

Born: John King, U.S. journalist in Dorchester, Mass.; Mark Strong, English actor in London n Died: Guy Burgess, 52, British spy; Eddie Mannix, 72, American film executive; and Axel Stordahl, 50, American bandleader John Dalgleish Donaldson and his first wife, Henrietta Clark Horne, married at Port Seton, Scotland. One of their daughters, Mary Donaldson (b.

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Prevent Colon Cancer Know the facts and get screened

By Eric Cheung, M.D., South Baldwin Medical Partners There are a lot of myths and misinformation surrounding colon cancer, which is the third most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. One of the most important facts is colon cancer is preventable and treatable, if caught early — and one of the easiest ways to detect it is a simple screening.

Fifty percent of colon cancer cases could be prevented by simple lifestyle changes, and 95 percent of cases could be cured if detected early, according to the Susan Cohen Colon Cancer Foundation. An estimated 150,000 men and women in the United States are diagnosed with colon cancer each year and almost 50,000 die from the disease.

An important first step in colon cancer screening and prevention is a colonoscopy. During the procedures, the doctor uses a lighted flexible scope to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities such as inflamed tissue or irregular growths, also known as polyps.

All adults should receive a screening colonoscopy by age 50, or earlier if you have any of the following risk factors: a personal or family history of polyps or colorectal cancer; inflammatory or intestinal conditions (ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, etc.); a diet high in red meats, fats, and processed foods; or if you are inactive, overweight, smoke, or a heavy drinker.

Symptoms

Colorectal cancer can be present with no symptoms at all, which is why a screening is so important. However, see your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: n A change in bowel habits n Blood (either bright red or very dark) in the stool n Diarrhea, constipation, or feeling that the bowel does not empty completely n Stools that are narrower than usual n Frequent gas pains, bloating, fullness, or cramps n Weight loss for no known reason n Feeling very tired Your doctor may refer you to a gastroenterologist, a surgeon or an internist who can perform the colonoscopy. Depending on what is found during the procedure, your doctor will recommend the right time for a follow-up colonoscopy. If cancer is discovered, you’ll be referred to a surgeon or medical oncologist for treatment.

To learn more, visit southbaldwinrmc.com, choose the “Health Resources” tab and type “Colon Cancer” in the search box. You will find several videos and podcasts, health tips, a risk assessment – and more.

Myth: Colorectal cancer is a rapidly spreading, deadly disease Truth: Most forms of colorectal cancer are slow growing, and as many as 95 percent of cases are curable if detected early.

Myth: Colon cancer affects mainly men.

Fact: Colon cancer affects men and women equally. While the risk level is the same, men and women do manifest colon cancer differently. Women usually develop the disease later in life and the cancer affects different areas of the colon in men and women.

Myth: Colon cancer isn’t preventable.

Fact: Colon cancer can be easily prevented with regular screening colonoscopies. Often, precancerous polyps can be found and removed during a colonoscopy.

Myth: You can get colon cancer at any age.

Fact: More than 90 percent of people diagnosed with colon cancer are age 50 and older.

Myth: Colon cancer is fatal, so screenings don’t make a big difference.

Fact: Colon cancer is very treatable; in fact, if the cancer is found early, the five year survival rate is 90 percent.

Myth: Colon cancer isn’t that common.

Fact: Colon cancer is the third-most common cancer in the United States, just behind prostate (men) and breast cancer (women) at number one, and lung cancer at number two.

Myth: Having a colonoscopy is painful and embarrassing.

Fact: Having a colonoscopy is not as unpleasant as most people expect. To prevent any discomfort, the patient is sedated for this outpatient procedure, which is usually completed in less than 30 minutes.

Remember that this information is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor, but rather to increase awareness and help equip patients with information to facilitate conversations with their physician. © Copyright 2013 - Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation. These articles are for use by CHS-affiliated hospitals only.

Sources: The American Cancer Society, cancer.org, The Susan Cohan Colon Cancer Foundation, coloncancerfoundation.org

About the Author

Eric Cheung, M.D. is board certified in family medicine with the American Board of Family Medicine and is a member of the medical staff at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center. To schedule an appointment, call 251-424-1130.

Don’t get washed out: Tips on water safety

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aby Boomers spend countless hours with their children and grandchildren in and around the waters of Baldwin County, especially when children are out of school during summer months and rising temperatures beckon families to cool off. Throughout the years, many have taught their families to be safe in and around water — ensuring they follow necessary rules.

At times, our coastal waters can be as dangerous as alluring. Using good judgment coupled with existing rules and ordinances will ensure you and your loved ones stay safe.

The Gafford family is no stranger to the outdoors. Each year they spend countless hours at Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. Leslie Gafford, mother of three children and one exchange student, has taught her children to be safe.

Leslie says, “I really don't relax when my children and their friends are in the water.”

Leslie's fears are not irrational. Each year 175,000 children around the world die from drowning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children under the age of 5, and males between 14 and 24 have the highest drowning rates.

Ersin Ozcan, an emergency room nurse and former lifeguard in Baldwin County, contributes many drownings and near mishaps to parental distraction. “The presence of lifeguards does not guarantee one's safety; in fact, many drownings happens with lifeguards on duty,” Ozcan adds.

Rip currents, which account for 80 percent of beach rescues, pose hazards for swimmers along the beach. A rip current is a narrow, powerful current of water running perpendicular to the beach, washing back into open water. Rip currents are stronger than undertows; these currents are intensified by approaching storms and high winds that produce rough surf — in turn, the rough surf attracts thrill seekers. Rip currents can cause a swimmer to panic. Swimmers should not attempt to swim against the current, rather they should swim out of it by swimming parallel to the beach.

Signs posted along all public swimming access areas warn beach goers and provide information on how to escape the currents and how to identify warning flags. Weather forecast and wind conditions should be checked prior to boating. Matthew Gafford, 11, recommends following his mother's advice, becoming extremely familiar with the dangers of water and learning how to rescue yourself

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Matthew Gafford reads a public safety sign.

The Gafford family, Leslie, John, Matthew, Marylyn, Gabriella Ravanello (exchange student) and Michael from currents.

Summertime is a time to relax and unwind, but don't become complacent when it comes to water safety. A little preparation goes a long way.

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Two Americans in China Government censorship: you can’t believe anything you read

By Amanda Roberts Most people in the world are somewhat aware of the stranglehold the Chinese government keeps on information that goes out to its citizens, but let me give you a short explanation. All information that goes out to Chinese citizens is extremely censored by the government. In China, we live behind “the Great Firewall,” a massive government block on the internet that prevents any information the government deems harmful from coming in. Within the country, everything posted on the internet is scrutinized for anything that might be considered subversive to the government. For example, ever since party official Bo Xilai was arrested last year for corruption, any internet searches for the name “Bo Xilai” or “Bo” or “BXL” have been completely banned.

This type of massive word block is common when something interesting happens in the country. Recently, “China Southern” was a blocked search term when the entire staff of the China Southern Weekly newspaper went on strike.

The country also blocks any site that encourages free exchange of dialogue or any website where people of like-minds might gather. This means the people cannot access Facebook, Twitter, or most blogs. Even Youtube is blocked (though that one has me stymied as to why).

There are Chinese versions of these kinds of sites.

Weibo is like Twitter and Youku is like Youtube, but

there are more than 2 million government censors working 24 hours a day to scan and delete any undesirable information (yes, I said “million”). You also have to fill out several forms and scan in your Amanda Roberts ID cards to even get an account because only people with verified real IDs can get accounts. There is no anonymity on the Chinese internet.

But the government does far more than simply block information; they also routinely manipulate information to sway the beliefs of the people. This winter, Beijing suffered the worst bout of pollution in the city’s history, literally shooting off the charts used to measure pollution levels. But official government readings fed to the people were numbers half of that being reported by international organizations. And this is only one example of China feeding half-truths to the people.

The thing that is most frustrating about China’s news organizations is that it makes getting any factual information extremely difficult. If news coming from the Chinese government can’t really be trusted, where are international news organizations getting their news from?

Many international news organizations do have people on the ground in China collecting their own data, interviews and other information, but much of this information is anecdotal at best. It is impossible to gauge the thoughts, feelings and actions of the Chinese on a national scale based on the information gathered by a few people in select cities around the country.

Before coming to China, I did a lot of preparation. I read everything; I talked to tons of people. But when I got here, my life was radically different from how I imagined. There are many, many people who come to China every year who leave after only a couple of months (or weeks) because China just isn’t the way they thought it would be. Any information about China coming out of China is always riddled with lies, half-truths and is heavily censored. But on the other side, any information about China compiled from the outside is usually too harsh, lacking the whole picture, or doesn’t understand the culture. In spite of the world’s interconnectedness, China continues to remain a mystery for people both outside and even inside the country.

About the Author: The Chinese government censors or bans any site that they deem harmful such as websites where people of like-minds can gather, like Facebook.

Amanda Roberts has been living and writing in China for nearly three years. You can learn more about her and living abroad at her website TwoAmericansinChina.com.

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Food for Thought: While we wait

By Dr. Linda Mitchell I’m in sunny Florida waiting for Princess Mitchell to make her appearance. This is our first granddaughter and the first of the three to be late arriving. The wait isn’t too hard when you have sunny days, beaches, boats and a four year old to entertain you. No worries — Jackson and I are taking full advantage of everything, especially the good eats Sarasota is famous for.

One of our favorite spots is Yoder’s. We stopped in for lunch after seeing the movie Epic. With award-winning pies, made from scratch meals and hand crafted baked goods, Yoder’s was featured on Man Vs. Food and 101 Tastiest Places to Chow Down. With booths made from old Amish buggies, the place is perfect for having an imagination party. Are we outrunning bandits from the old west or fleeing the death star in an alien ship? Neither … we’re pirates on the high seas with Captain Jack Mitchell at the helm and an excellent cook in the galley.

It’s Mrs. Yoder’s homemade pies that are the biggest draw. With more than 25 varieties to choose from, it’s no wonder Yoder’s has been family owned and successfully in business for almost 40 years.

Shoo Fly Pie

1 uncooked 9-inch pie shell 1 cup molasses 3/4 cup water 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine molasses, hot water and baking soda. Stir well. Whisk in egg. Pour mixture into pie shell.

Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Mix well, then cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle on top of molasses layer. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Lower temperature to 350 degrees.

Bake an additional 30 minutes.

Peanut Butter Cream Pie 1 baked 9-inch pie shell 1 cup confectioner’s sugar 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2 cups milk 2/3 cup granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoons cornstarch 3 eggs, separated 6 tablespoons granulated sugar Mix confectioners’ sugar and peanut butter until mixture has a crumbly texture.

Sprinkle half over the bottom of the shell. In the top of a Dr. Linda Mitchell double boiler, combine milk, 2/3 cup sugar, salt, vanilla, cornstarch and egg yolks. Cook over medium-low heat until thick. (Note: may cook in a microwave but be certain to remove each minute and stir. It takes about 5 minutes to thicken, but times may vary based on the wattage of your microwave. Pour filling into crust.)

For meringue: Beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar and continue beating. Gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Spread over the top of the pie.

Sprinkle with remaining peanut butter mixture.

Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for about 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped bits of peanut butter cups or snickers candy bars.

Peanut Butter Glazed Popcorn

2 large bags (3 ounces) microwave popcorn 1 cup nutty peanut butter 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup corn syrup 4 tablespoons butter Salt to taste 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Spray rimmed baking sheet with no-stick cooking spray. Place popped popcorn in a large bowl. Combine peanut butter, corn syrup, butter and salt in a saucepan and place over medium heat, stirring until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over popcorn, stirring carefully until it is evenly coated. Spread mixture on prepared baking sheet and place in oven for 15-20 minutes.

Makes a great gift. It can be packaged in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap and tied with a ribbon or twine. Note: I also like to substitute the honey peanut butter for the creamy for a sweeter taste.

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Grilled Chicken with a Twist

(For something a little different on the grill, try this scrumptious chicken. Packed in foil and thrown on the grill it’s a no mess meal.) ½ cup creamy peanut butter ¼ cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (optional) 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon each red pepper flakes, ginger, cilantro 1 clove garlic, minced Fresh Green beans, trimmed (optional) 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 1 onion, thinly sliced

Mid July - Mid August 2013 Boomers 25 1 pound boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces

Preheat grill to medium-high or preheat oven to 450 degrees. Mix together peanut butter, milk, vinegar, honey, lime juice, soy sauce and herbs. Set aside. (Note: shrimp may be substituted for chicken in this recipe.)

Cut aluminum foil into 4 or 5 pieces large enough to form packets, about 12 by 16 inches.

Spray lightly with cooking spray. Divide potatoes and onions between the foil pieces. Do the same with the chicken and peanut butter mixture and place it on top of veggies. Seal the foil packets.

Place directly on the grill or on a baking sheet in the preheated oven. Grill or bake for 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and potatoes are tender.

'Widow Walk':

Sacrifice and survival in the Pacific Northwest

By Gerard LaSalle New novel blends history and the strength of human spirit in a stunning adventure: mid-nineteenth century American history is well documented and studied, but the incredibly rich history of the Pacific Northwest is often overlooked.

With its lush land and spectacular landscape, the area was teeming with resources and dotted with emerging colonies of settlers. Cultural clashes, however, threatened the safety, security and fulfillment of the American dream. Fascinating, yet little known Pacific Northwest history, as well as dramatic adventure and raw Gerard LasSalle emotion are woven together in Dr. Gerard LaSalle’s new historical novel, “Widow Walk.”

It was 1858 and among the dense forests of the American Pacific Northwest, small settlements began to form. Pioneer Isaac Evers, based on the historical figure Colonel Isaac Ebey, and his wife Emmy, settled on Whidbey Island and established a prosperous, small colony there. Life was fairly quiet until a bloody attack on northern indigenous tribe members set a group of natives on a path to revenge. When their path crosses the Evers’ home-

stead, chaos ensues. Emmy must use every resource and muster every thread of courage she has to protect and piece back together what matters most – her family.

Having lived, loved, and worked in the areas he writes about, LaSalle’s passion for the area’s history is apparent in every page. A book three years in the making, “Widow Walk” seamlessly blends our country’s early history with multidimensional characters based on true American pioneers.

The needs and instincts that drive the main heroine, Emmy, are ones with which we still identify today.

“Heroes and heroines seldom understand that they are such,” LaSalle says. “Emmy is neither an idealist nor an ideologue, but rather a woman who is acting with the fierce instincts of a mother. She defies the odds in a male-dominated society to repair her family and, in that process, stands up to the bully that lurks somewhere inside all of us.”

“Widow Walk” is a selected finalist in the 2013 National Indie Excellence Awards. For more information, visit widow-walk.com. To purchase, visit amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com or a major bookseller.

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teaching,” she said. “I just didn’t like the way I looked and felt but I never dreamed of the doors Zumba would open for me.”

Aside from teaching 15 to 20 classes per week, each, the two spend a great amount of time in their fund-raising endeavors.

“We have found that Zumbathons are a wonderful way to raise money as well as educate the community about healthy lifestyles,” according to the pair. “Participants pay an entry fee and for two hours we throw a theme party that blows the roof off. We invite other instructors to participate so everyone really gets a flavor for the different styles of Zumba. There is something that appeals to all ages. We have had events called United We Dance which raised money for ALS , The Party in Pink for Breast Cancer, The Party in Purple for Testicular Cancer, Aqua Zumba events for the Gulf Shores Swim Team, Relay for Life and most recently Party like the Animals to raise money for The Little Zoo that Could.

We are already in the planning phase for our next Party In Pink which will be held Oct. 5, during Breast Cancer Awareness month. One of the events we are most thrilled to have been a part of was The Color Run which was held at The Wharf on Memorial Day. We are so honored to have been asked to warm up the runners with a Zumba routine and a

By Mel Thomas portion of the monies raised from the event was donated to the Coastal Baldwin Educational Enrichment foundation.”

Friends Sherie Coyne and Mel Thomas had no idea that “That was a busy day,” Sherie laughed. “After the Color they would be embarking on brand new careers as fitness Run I taught a class at The Bodenhamer Recreation Center instructors as they both entered their 50s. in Gulf Shores. Then we went straight to Turquoise Place These former P.E. teachers met as new Zumba instructors where we did a two-hour Zumbathon called Rockin' into when Sherie was 50 and Mel was 54.

Summer for their guests. We performed several songs with Mel, who is originally from Fairhope, is a recreation the Peek Band and it was so much fun.” therapist and personal trainer, but had retired “We have been very blessed,” Mel said. at age 40 from any type of fitness instruction.

“One of the things we did two years ago was “I had become lazy and was not exercising introduce Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to the way I always had,” Mel said. “Once you Aqua Zumba and it has become extremely sit down it is difficult to get up again no matter popular in just about all of the resorts on the how much you know you should. I started Gulf Coast. “We have had our snowbirds tell exercising at Orange Beach Recreation Center us they choose where to stay based on if they and was asked by the staff if I would teach offer our Aqua Zumba classes or not. SomeZumba. I was stunned because I had no idea times we think, 'what are we doing?' But we how I was going to do that. I never considered are having so much fun we just can’t stop. Our myself a dancer, but Zumba was so much fun I latest endeavor is providing private parties, didn’t notice.” anything from children’s birthday parties to Sherie is a former gymnast and competitive Zumba instructors Sherie Coyne and luau’s and neighborhood events. The possibiliswimmer and was home raising her family.

Mel Thomas ties are endless.”

She is originally from Ohio and has been “We are perfect examples of the fact that age living in this area for eight years. She had been is just a state of mind. Sometimes I feel funny when I am a runner, but after moving to Gulf Shores had no place to teaching 20 year olds, but so far they haven’t been able to continue her exercise program. She also gained weight and keep up. Studies are showing that our generation is much became rooted in a sedentary lifestyle. Zumba was taught more fit than our youth today and it shows.” at her son's school and after taking a few classes, she fell in For more information, contact Mel at 251-609-1197 or love.

“I lost 25 pounds right away and another 20 after I started Sherie 251-377-1050.

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Maximize and extend the beauty of roses with proper care

By Melinda Myers Although June was national rose month, gardeners can keep their roses healthy and blooming all summer long.

Through proper care and a few simple strategies both existing and new roses can continue to look their best throughout the summer months – maximizing their beauty and enjoyment for all.

Water thoroughly whenever the top few inches of soil are crumbly and moist. Use soaker hoses or drip irrigation to apply the water directly to the soil where it is needed. You’ll lose less water to evaporation and reduce the risk of disease by avoiding overhead irrigation.

Mulch the soil surface with shredded leaves, evergreen needles or other organic matter to conserve moisture, suppress weeds and improve the soil as they decompose. Keep your plants blooming and looking their best in spite of the heat, humidity and pests of summer.

Immunize your plants against common environmental stresses such as heat and drought, while building their defenses against insects and diseases with an organic plant strengthener, such as JAZ™ Rose Spray (gardeners.com).

Researchers discovered when some plants are stressed they produce hundreds of molecules that help them better tolerate environmental stresses as well as insect and disease attacks. When applied to plants in the form of a plant strengthener, the treated plants improve their own defenses, much like immunizations do for us. Gardeners will notice less damage from stress, better recovery, reduced yellow leaves and healthier plants overall.

Proper fertilization will help keep roses healthy and producing lots of flowers. A soil test is the best way to determine how much and what type of fertilizer is best for roses growing in your landscape. Check your plants throughout the season for signs of insects and disease. Early detection makes control easier. Remove insects or infested plant parts when discovered.

Look for the most eco-friendly control options when intervention is needed. Enjoy your efforts and improve your roses appearance by harvesting a few rosebuds for indoor enjoyment. Prune flowering stems back to the first, five-leaflet leaf.

You can prune back farther on established plants, but be sure to always leave at least two, five-leaflet leaves behind on the plant’s stem.

Those gardening in cold climates should stop deadheading roses toward the end of the season. Allow the plants to develop rose hips. This helps the plants prepare for the cold weather ahead and increases hardiness. Plus, these red to orange fruits provide winter food for birds as well as attractive winter interest in the garden. And if you don’t have roses, make this the summer you add one or more of these beauties to your landscape.

Gardening expert, TV/radio host, author and columnist Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written more than 20 gardening books, including “Can’t Miss Small Space Gardening.” She hosts the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV and radio segments and is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine. Myers’ web site is melindamyers.com.

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Tips for setting and pursuing financial goals You can get lucky by finding a parking meter with time left on it. You can luck out by having nice weather on your vacation. You can even be lucky in love. But when it comes to financial matters, you’re better off not counting on Lady Luck — and focusing instead on setting and pursuing goals.

Here are some suggestions for establishing and pursuing your financial objectives: n Be specific. You probably have a lot of ideas about what you want to do, but if you’re going to turn these wishes into reality, you need to get specific. So, for example, instead of telling yourself that you want to retire early, set a goal of retiring at, say, 62. You can then use this target number to help guide your overall investment strategy. To illustrate: you can determine that you need to invest a certain amount of money each year, and earn a certain rate of return, to be able to retire at 62. You can also estimate about how much money you can afford to withdraw from your investment accounts each year to sustain a retirement that begins at 62. n Prioritize your goals. Of course, you want to achieve all your financial goals —and you can have a better chance of doing so if you rank these goals in terms of both importance and timing. For example, you may want to send your kids to college, purchase a vacation home and still be able to retire at age 62. How should you allocate your resources to each of these goals? Should you invest more at any given time for a specific goal? What types of investments are best for each of these goals? Prioritizing your goals can help you answer these and other questions — and help direct your overall investment strategy. n Be prepared to change your goals. Over time, your family and financial circumstances can change considerably — which means you shouldn’t be surprised, or alarmed, if you have to change your goals accordingly. And you’ll find it easier to maintain this flexibility if you’ve worked diligently to create an investment portfolio with sufficient resources to allow

you to change direction, as needed. n Review your progress regularly. If you’re going to eventually achieve your goals, you absolutely need to measure your progress along the way. Are your investments performing the way you had anticipated?

Are your goals becoming more expensive than you had initially envisioned? To achieve these goals, are you taking on too much — or too little — risk? To answer these types of questions, it’s a good idea to review your overall progress at least once a year and then make whatever adjustments may be necessary.

As you can see, it will take considerable effort to set, review and (hopefully) achieve your goals. And it can be somewhat complex, too, so you may want to work with a financial professional — someone who takes time to talk with you about your goals, understands your risk tolerance and family situation, and has the training and experience necessary to help you work toward your objectives.

But in any case, think hard about your goals and how you might accomplish them. And don’t delay in taking action — because goals are generally easier to attain if you have time on your side.

Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.

Steve Ellison, Financial Advisor 1745 Main St. Suite A Daphne, AL 36526 251-626-7701 www.edwardjones.com/taxtalk

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A history of English and American wives’ assimilation into marriage

By Joe M. Berry Sir William Blackstone died in 1780, but not before becoming an eminent authority of the laws of Great Britain and having full opportunity to personally observe the role of the wife in England and to know the status of the wife in the American Colonies was much the same. If one wishes to know how it was to be a wife, either in England or the American Colony during the years that led to the American Revolution, there is no better authority than Blackstone’s “Commentaries on the Laws of England.”

During those years, if a woman in America or England wanted to completely lose her identity, there was a simple way to do it. Get married.

Blackstone wrote, “By marriage, the husband and wife are one person in law; that is, the very being or legal existence of the wife is suspended during the marriage, or at least is incorporated and consolidated into that of the husband, under whose wing, protection and cover she performs every thing.”

To make the woman’s disappearing act by marriage seem real, she could not accept a gift from her husband, or enter into a contract with him.

Blackstone said, “A man cannot grant anything to his wife, or enter into covenant with her, for the grant would be to suppose her separate existence.”

As far as I know, Blackstone did not discuss the wife’s non-existence between the sheets and under

the cover of darkness when man and woman retired to the privacy of their bed. Since Blackstone did not go there, I will leave that subject alone, except to say I’ll bet the husband, in the dark, bent the law to his liking and pretended his wife existed. One legal fiction is as good as another.

The American and English wife could temporarily reclaim her existence by performing some service that benefited her husband, an arrangement that allowed the wife to help the husband, but dare not hurt him.

Blackstone put it this way, “A woman indeed may be attorney (agent) for her husband, for that implies no separation from, but is rather a representation of her lord (husband).”

During the years that led to the American Revolution, the husband could give his wife “moderate correction.” Of course, the husband decided what was moderate. Some believed the use of a stick no larger than the middle finger of the husband’s dominant hand was permissible.

By 1775, this power of correction began to be doubted and by the time of the writing of the United States Constitution, Abigail Adams was urging her husband, John, to try to get the laws rewritten in a manner that would at least recognize the wife’s existence. John was not a part of the all-male group that drafted our Constitution; if Madison, Washington, Hamilton and the others who wrote the document were aware of Abigail’s plea, they ignored it.

Gladstone did a good job of describing the wife’s role under the common law.

He concluded by explaining, “The laws are for the most part intended for her protection and benefit. So great a favorite is the female sex under the laws of England.”

(Gladstone must have had a bedroom scene in mind when he coined that last phrase.)

So it was in England and the American Colonies at the beginning of the American Revolution. Good argument can be made the wives had better cause for revolution than the Founding Fathers. But how can the non-existent revolt?

When one advocates a return to the ways of our Founding Fathers, is it not legitimate to ask, “What part of those ways?”

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Healthy bones forever

by JANE TYLER You know that strong bones are essential to good health, but do you know how healthy your bones are?

As we age, our bones tend to weaken from loss of calcium and minerals and diminished exercise.

They become porous and easy to fracture. This condition, if severe enough, is identified as osteoporosis, meaning porous bone.

Osteoporosis is a “silent disease.” There are no symptoms of bone loss. We think if we haven’t had any signs of bone loss, our bones are strong and healthy. But, one in two women suffer from osteoporosis; one in four men will experience osteoporotic fracture as they age. And, approximately 44 million women and men age 50 and older have osteoporosis or low bone mass.

Even those in their 20s, 30s and 40s can develop osteoporosis as a result of heredity, medications or lack of nutrients and/or exercise.

There is a simple test to determine your fracture risk. It is an osteoporosis or bone density screening. For the month of July, Precision Imaging in Gulf Shores is offering these tests free of charge.

You can call and make an appointment at 251-9483420.

You are never too old or too young to improve your bone health. There are many things you can do to keep your bones strong and prevent fractures.

A diet rich in calcium and weight-bearing exercise can prevent osteoporosis.

Familiarize yourself with the risk factors that can increase the likelihood of your developing osteoporosis. These include gender, age, race, fam-

Osteoporosis is a “silent disease” with no symptoms of bone loss. To find out if your bones are healthy you can get a osteoporosis or bone density screening, which are being offered for free during the month of July at Precision Imaging. ily history, frame size, lifestyle, medications and medical conditions.

Osteoporosis is not something you must expect or accept as part of the normal aging process. With proper diet, exercise and the right information, the effects of this disease can be minimized or completely deferred.

Start now to keep your bones healthy for life. Call and schedule your free osteoporosis screening at Precision Imaging, 251-948-3420, 1680 W. 2nd St., Gulf Shores.

Osteoporosis can be avoided or the effects can be lessened through proper diet and exercise.

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