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Bubbling sweet plums in a butter cake, often referred to as a buckle, is a tasty dessert treat to serve this holiday weekend and all summer long. It’s my go-to summer recipe not only because it uses one of my favorite seasonal fruits, the luscious and beautiful plum, but it’s also a piece of cake to make! Look for ripe plums with your family at a roadside stand or at your local grocery store. While choosing the fruit, show your kids how to gently squeeze each one to find ripe choices. The fruit should give slightly when lightly pressed between your fingers. Young kids will have fun counting up at least five for this recipe, or let them weigh 1 1/2 pounds’ worth. If there are several varieties to choose from, ask if you can taste samples. When you return home, wash the fruit and gather all the ingredients. While you wait for the butter to come to room temperature, your school-age child may grate the lemon peel, and another may grease and flour the pan while you slice the plums. Now everything will be ready to go together in a snap. FRESH & EASY PLUM BUCKLE Cake: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup (1/2 pound) butter, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1/3 cup milk 4 cups (about 1 1/2 pounds) unpeeled ripe plums, pitted and sliced 1/4 inch thick Topping: 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1. Preheat oven to 325 F. 2. Mix together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg and salt in a bowl. Set aside. 3. Beat the butter and 1 cup sugar on high speed until smooth and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in grated lemon peel. 4. Stir half the flour mixture into the butter mixture. Add milk, and gently stir in remaining flour mixture just until the dry ingredients are moistened and the batter is smooth. Spoon into a buttered and floured 8-inch-square baking pan. Let kids arrange plum slices, slightly overlapping them in rows or concentric circles over the batter. Sprinkle topping over slices. 5. Bake 45 minutes or until a toothpick or skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Top with a flag on each piece for the Fourth of July, or with a candle or trinket for a summer birthday. Serves 10. NOTE: Firm, ripe apricots can be substituted for plums.
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A Mature Woman’s Answer to Resuming Her Golf Game by Audrey Chambers
At age 10 I began to learn the game of golf. My dad had recently graduated from law school and, while building his small private practice, there was time for golf when he found himself in the position to wrap his day up early in the afternoon. We began where every beginning golfer should – at the driving range. The only true way to master a good golf swing is repetition. Whether you’re working out kinks in your drive, trying out a hybrid for the first time or just attempting to maintain control of a pitching wedge, the driving range is the place to be. As a kid, my dad and I would hit bucket after bucket at the range and he would give me pointers that improved my game all the way around.
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As I matured into a young woman in my teens I found myself truly enjoying the game of golf with friends. Most of my girlfriends thought it was too refined, boring and not big fans of gnats and dirt while boys who were interested in the game were often impressed at my knowledge, skill and equipment (I managed to carry a fairly nice full set of clubs and bag while most of my friends scraped up their sets at yard sales and from relatives’ basements). It made for fun summer afternoons when we were all able to meet up at the course and compare our swings, or lack of a fundamental swing in most cases.
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I became absent from the game in my early 20’s when college, a husband and two children came into the picture. Although I continue to lead a busy lifestyle, I find myself 18 years later longing to pick up the game once again. The rules are the same but the equipment has definitely changed over the years. I picked up a new set of clubs that include a hybrid and I had no idea what kind of distance I could expect from that particular club. The driver felt the same in my hands, but when you factor in age and additional pounds I came to realize that my swing would require some modification. Taking all of these factors into consideration, where would I find myself? Yes, that’s right, at the driving range. I found myself doing all of the wrong things again; lifting my head, shifting my stance and over or under swinging clubs. I know that the driving range is the place to be and until I regain full confidence in club control and my game you will find me on the driving range, just like I was 10 years old again, hitting bucket after bucket of balls.
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3884 South McKenzie Street (HWY 59) Foley, Alabama
They have been in the golf business for 40 years and have 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!
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s d e i f i s s a l C For Sale
PINE STRAW for sale, large bales, this year’s crop. $5.00 per bale. Call 251-599-5606
Employment
Now hiring Massage Therapist for on call basis. Now hiring Stylist. Open 7 days a week. Salon Fahrenheit Gulf Shores 251-948-7563
Buy & Sell
Cash for used text books 2010 or newer. We also buy other types of books. BOOK EXCHANGE of Foley on the corner of Hwy 59 & 98. 251943-5044 www.bookexchange.me Cash or store credit for used video games, game systems, Ipods, music, un-scratched DVDs, DVDs good for discount regardless of condition. ACTION Game and Movie located on Foley on the corner of Hwy 59 & 98. 251-9431359 Snakes, reptiles of all types wanted to sell or buy. Call 850-437-3375
Education
Train for a Career in Medical Assisting! We also prepare for HVAC & Refrigeration. Call 888203-9276 or visit www.fortiscollege.edu.For consumer information visit www.fortis.edu
For Sale
1995 GMC Rally Handicap van with lift. 87,800 miles, good condition, $5,000.00 or best offer. 251-970-1275
Cleaning
WE CLEAN residential homes, reasonable rates, excellent references, bonded and insured. Will give FREE estimates. We clean to please. Keisha’s Cleaning Service 251-284-1635, call anytime.
Membership Opportunity
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 RIHermecz@gulftel.com
Yard Sale/Flea Mkt/Antique Event
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.
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WANTED Late model 200HP Suzuki 4 Stroke Outboard Motor, 25 inch shaft. Low hours only. 251-968-6406 GOOD-BAD-OR NO CREDIT RENT TO OWN,4BR,2B D/W 943-4301
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RENT ONLY 1 BR,1B APARTMENT $650 (INCLUDES UTILITIES) 943-4301 FAIRHOPE, AL - FSBO - Nice level lot, end of cul-de-sac, back and one side fenced, near everything, possible terms. $42,500.00 OBO 251-923-6149
Pets
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 DACHSHUND PUPPIES CKC Miniatures and Standards, shots, Rare Brintles, Dapples, Reds, Chocolates and Black & Tans. My B & T have proven in the past to be really good children’s pets. 251-609-6602
Clothes Mending
Have clothes that need mending or altering? Call (251) 989-6199 and leave name and phone number.
Cleaning
Debbie’s Cleaning Service is experienced and dependable cleaning for homes, condos, rentals. Serving Pensacola, Foley and Gulf Shores area. Call (850) 2323947 or (850) 602-6466.
Service Tech Needed
Service Tech Needed - 2 years, or more, experience required in pest control field. Great opportunity with established company in Baldwin County. Competitive pay and good benefits. Call 251-943-7874.
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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 Contact Us Today for Your Low Cost Classified Listing: editor@tidbitsbc.com or 205-370-7278 Advertising With Us Works! Contact Us For Rates Today: publisher@tidbitsbc.com or 251-229-4519 Want Tidbits at Your Business? Contact Us for Distribution Information: editor@tidbitsbc.com or 205-370-7278 Send your local stories, people and places of interest, birthdays and birth announcements and upcoming events to editor@tidbitsbc.com or 205-370-7278.
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1. Since the major leagues expanded to 162 games in 1961, what was the earliest date that a team clinched a playoff spot? 2. Name the last Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher before Clayton Kershaw in 2011 to lead the N.L. in strikeouts for a season. 3. When was the last time before the 2010 season that Syracuse’s football team won a bowl game? 4. Name the only NBA team to improve on its record at least six consecutive years? 5. How many NHL seasons did Mike Modano play with the Minnesota/ Dallas franchise? 6. Kevin Harvick set a record in NASCAR’s Truck series in 2012 for most laps led in a race. How many of the 250 laps did he lead? 7. When tennis returned to the Olympics in 1988, how long had it been absent?
7. Since 1924 -- 64 years. 6. He led 248 laps. 5. Twenty seasons. season). (1992-93 season through 1997-98 4. The Minnesota Timberwolves 2001 season. 3. It was the Insight Bowl after the in 1995. 2. Hideo Nomo had 236 strikeouts their division Aug. 29, 1998. 1. The New York Yankees clinched Answers
¥ On July 3, 1775, on Cambridge common in Massachusetts, George Washington rides out in front of the American troops gathered there, draws his sword and formally takes command of the Continental Army. Washington declined to accept payment for his services beyond reimbursement of future expenses. ¥ On July 4, 1911, record temperatures are set throughout the northeastern United States, the result of a deadly heat wave that would go on to kill 380 people. By July 13, New York alone had reported 211 people dead from the excessive heat. ¥ On July 5, 1921, a trial begins in the case of seven Chicago White Sox baseball players accused of throwing the 1919 World Series. The conspiracy trial was just for show, and signed confessions from some of the players mysteriously disappeared from police custody. The jury acquitted all of the accused players and then celebrated with them at a nearby restaurant. ¥ On July 2, 1938, Helen Wills Moody defeats Helen Jacobs to win her eighth Wimbledon singles title. Her record was not broken until Martina Navratilova won her ninth Wimbledon title in 1990. Wills died in 1998 at the age of 92. ¥ On July 8, 1949, Wolfgang Puck, the celebrity chef and official caterer for the Academy Awards Governors Ball, is born in Austria. Puck’s restaurant Spago in West Hollywood, Calif., became famous for its gourmet pizza (which featured such toppings as caviar and smoked salmon) and its celebrity clientele. ¥ On July 6, 1971, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, dies in New York City at the age of 69. Armstrong pioneered jazz improvisation and the style known as “swing.” He had many nicknames, including Satchmo, short for “Satchelmouth.” ¥ On July 7, 1983, Samantha Smith, an 11-year-old American girl, begins a two-week visit to the Soviet Union at the invitation of Soviet leader Yuri Andropov. He invited Smith after she wrote him a letter as part of a school project.
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Located at Ellis Storage just north of the Foley Beach Express. Furniture, antiques, home décor, shabby chic items, china, vintage glassware and much more. Spring has sprung at Robin’s Nest! Come see our Easter display and get Easter Basket surprises. Planting season is here, and we have garden flowers that never wilt! COMING SOON… BIRDS OF A FEATHER SPECIALTY CONSIGNMENT Indoor and outdoor consignment areas available the 1st of April. Storage Rentals Available at Discount Pricing
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A Few More Tidbits on Formosan Termites Most termite species need moisture to survive. Formosan termites are especially dangerous to boats, buildings and trees since they need less moisture than other termites. These resourceful buggers have the ability to survive above ground in large numbers (think millions). They love structures of all types, can move from wooden docks into boats, and even eat live trees. They can cause significant damage in as little as three months with their vast numbers and eager workers. A general rule of thumb to discourage termites is: Keep the structure dry Make sure sprinklers face away from home
Don’t Let Termites Eat You Out of House and Home! Call Bubba Today!
Make sure A/C drains at least 2’ away from foundation Splashbacks from rain should be redirected Repair leaks immediately Clear gutters (termites love leaf debris) Plant all shrubs approximately 2 feet away from structure (you should be able to see the foundation wall all around home) Trees should not have branches touching the roof Store firewood (all wood) off the ground Verify your structure does not have wood in contact with ground (siding, frame, porches attached to home, etc) Call Household Termite & Pest Control (or your termite company) at first sight of swarmers or possible termite activity and have your home inspected and bonded annually by a trained professional at Household Termite & Pest Control. If we help you control the moisture, we can control the termites.
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!
Wolf Bay Landing Condominiums 8900 Toler Lane, Foley, Alabama 36535 www.WolfBayCondo.com 251.943.4265 or 251.421.1965
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