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“Daddy’s Gone a Hunting” By Mary Higgins Clark Reviewed by Rose McAllister Croke In her latest suspense novel, Mary Higgins Clark unravels a dark and long-hidden family secret that endangers the lives of two sisters, Kate and Hannah Connelly. After the family-owned furniture and antiques business -- founded by their grandfather, and poorly run by their father -- is leveled in a suspicious late-night explosion, an ashy, complicated crime scene remains. When a grisly discovery is made at the scene, an investigation is launched that threatens to expose several secrets that have been carefully hidden and literally buried for years. As Kate lies in the hospital badly injured and in a coma, and a former worker at the firm dies from his injuries, the mystery of what happened that night deepens, especially since it might somehow be connected to the disappearances two young women, one missing for decades and the other for a couple of years. Once again, Higgins Clark provides readers with a perplexing mystery set in New York City and involving an extensive cast of primary and secondary characters -- one of whom might just be a ruthless killer who will stop at nothing to cover his tracks, and is willing to murder anyone who gets in his way. Higgins Clark masterfully crafts a shell game of fraud and deception that involves strong-willed and secretive characters, some motivated only by greed and fear, others by ambition, justice and unwavering loyalty. She manages to weave together a mystery that includes insurance fraud, two missing-person cold cases, identity theft and the impact of mental illness on the homeless! “Daddy’s Gone a Hunting” is not Higgins Clark’s most inspired or Eddie jaw-dropping mystery to date, but it is an engaging novel thatBoy’s is perCookout! fect to read at the beach as the waves gently lap the shoreline, or during Starts Fri 5pm a daily commute to work on public transit.
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Q: I thought that “Eastbound and Down” was over, that the third season was its last season. Now I hear there is a new season coming. Is this true? -- Larry T., Philadelphia, Pa. A: Originally, “Eastbound and Down” was supposed to be only three seasons. Danny McBride and company ended the series in a hilarious way that only they could. However, HBO (and perhaps pressure from die-hard fans like us) convinced Danny, Will Farrell and the rest of the crew to return for a fourth season. I, for one, am thrilled, as this has been a highlight of my sitcom-watching career. The fourth -- and supposedly final -- season of HBO’s “Eastbound and Down” is scheduled to premiere Sept. 29. *** Q: Can you tell me how Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard is doing? I heard he has cancer. -- Shelley W. in North Carolina A: According to the axeman himself, the Def Leppard guitarist is doing just fine. He has Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which has an 80 percent cure rate, and he is currently undergoing chemotherapy. He plans to continue touring with the band throughout the summer. In his words, he wanted to warn fans about his “new aerodynamic hairstyle (read: no hair) ... I don’t want anyone to be so shocked by my new look that they ask for a refund.” *** Q: One of my favorite shows is TNT’s “Rizzoli and Isles.” Can you give me any clues as to what to expect this season? -- Janet Y., via email A: I had the chance to speak with series star Sasha Alexander, who plays Dr. Maura Isles, and she gave me a few spoilers about season four, which begins Tuesday, June 25: “We start three months after the end of season three. Maura has anonymously donated her kidney to her sister, Kayleen. Maura is in a funky place. She’s feeling vulnerable and fragile. She’s not her normal, sunny self. “It’s fun watching Jane try to lift her spirits. It leads to funny antics with Maura and Jane. It brings Maura and Kayleen together, which leads to a relationship, and more of a family drama.” In regard to future storylines and guest stars, we can expect great ones this season, starting with Maura’s love life. As Sasha tells me: “Eric Winter (of ‘The Mentalist,’ ‘Brothers and Sisters’ and ‘The Ugly Truth’) is a potential love interest. He’s great -- I love him. He plays a bomb-squad tech that Maura is attracted to.” Because of my affinity for “Dawson’s Creek,” I had to ask her about her time there. “I had a wonderful experience. I love that I went to the prom with Dawson. James (Van Der Beek), Michelle (Williams), Josh (Jackson) and I are still dear friends. We don’t have shows like that anymore. I love the innocence and the beauty of that show. It was a really fun experience for me, and it was a really positive show. I wish there were something like it on the air now.”
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Pleasure Island Calendar of Events
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo 1204 Gulf Shores Pkwy. in Gulf Shores (251) 968-5732 www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.org Daily Hours: 9am-4pm (taking last guests at 3:30pm) Admission: Adults (13-54) $10.00, Seniors (55+) $8.00, Children (3-12) $7.00, Children 2 and Under Free, $1.00 off admission per person in family with valid Military ID Flipper’s 5749 Bay La Launch in Orange Beach at Bear Point Marina (251) 981-3547 www.flippersrestaurant.com WEEKLY MUSIC SCHEDULE @ Flipper’s Tiki Bar Tuesday Live Music from Scott Koehn Wednesday Live Music from Scott Koehn Thursday Live Music from Different Picks Friday Live Music from Terry Causey Saturday Live Music from Scott Koehn & Friends GULF SHORES AMERICAN LEGION POST 44 6781 GULF SHORES PKWY, GULF SHORES • 948-6110 MEMBERS, GUESTS & GENERAL PUBLIC WELCOME Friday Night – 5 to 11; Rib Eye Steak Dinners - Dance to Musicman & Co Sunday Evening – 4 to 8; Short Order Food - Dance to Musicman & Co Tuesday Night – 5 to 8; Prime Rib Dinner - Dance to Musicman & Co There is no cover charge unless advertised otherwise. Live dance music by Musicman & Co is the best you’ll find on the coast, bar none. Call 948-6119 for more info. Visit Post 44 on Monday nights, starting at 6 and Thursday mornings, starting at 10 for Bingo Games. Food is usually available for purchase before or after Bingo and beverages are always available. Call 948-6119 for more info. LuLu’s at Homeport Marina 200 East 25th Avenue in Gulf Shores (251) 967-LULU (5858) www.lulubuffett.com Hours: Sunday through Thursday 11:00am – 9:00pm, Friday and Saturday 11:00am – 10:00pm June 26 Alvarado Road Show 6:00 pm June 27 Gaslight Street 6:00 pm June 28 Gaslight Street 6:00 pm June 29 Redfield 6:00 pm June 30 Alvarado Road Show 6:00 pm July 1 Brent Burns 6:00 pm July 2 Grits N Pieces 6:00 pm July 3 CoConut Radio 6:00 pm July 4 Johnny Neel and his Band 12:00 pm July 5 Cornbred 6:00 pm July 6 Sugarcane Jane 6:00 pm July 7 The Adam Holt Band 6:00 pm July 8 Brent Burns 6:00 pm July 9 Wes Loper 6:00 pm Papa Rocco’s 101 West 6th Avenue in Gulf Shores (251) 948-7262 www.paparocco.com Tuesday-Thursday - Live Music from Mark & Smokey 8pm Friday-Saturday - Strummer 9pm Sunday-Monday - Mark & Logan 8pm • Lunch Specials Daily • Happy Hour 11-7 Mon-Fri • Full Menu until Midnight
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Where Tebow Goes, We Go (Again) The initial question at the press conference for the New England Patriots’ early summer training camp said it all. “Coach, I cover politics for a TV station in New Hampshire, but I’m here today,” he said. Patriots coach Bill Belichick seemed unmoved by the man’s credentials (sportswriters laughed). The question wasn’t all that important or groundbreaking, despite the reporter’s Concord and Keene political pedigree. Essentially what he asked was, “What do you think of random guys like me showing up in Foxboro on a rainy day, for a mini-camp news conference, asking you questions about your presumed third-string quarterback?” Belichick, for all of his genius on the field and in the locker room, has never been known to be all that insightful or giving to the press at conferences like these. Patient and reserved, he was asked more than a dozen times about newly signed Tim Tebow, and he gave the same exact answer each time: We signed him because he’s a talented player who is smart and works hard, and we thought he could help the team blah blah blah, et cetera, ad nauseum. The twittersphere erupted when he was signed. “Not watching Sportscenter for at least the next few days. #Tebow” @Thepbird123 “ESPN is applying the proper amount of coverage to #Tebow, in the same way Tammy Faye Baker applied the proper amount of makeup.” @DamonBruce The sports talk radio spectrum was abuzz (I don’t think you can call radio a “sphere”). As I spun the dial, the conversation was essentially the same: We are all talking about this signing; we are all talking about this guy; and why are we spending so much time talking about this signing or this guy? If there’s anything I truly dislike about Tim Tebow it’s that he somehow inspires an awful lot of meta-journalism (newsmen talking about the news business), but that’s not his fault. And while most people wouldn’t come out and admit it, the reason why he garners so much attention is because he is outwardly Christian -- not because he had an exciting run as the Broncos quarterback a few seasons ago and won a playoff game. He is not despised for being a Christian; just the opposite, he is revered for his beliefs, and that is what appears to rankle people the most. Tavaris Jackson had a run with the Seattle Seahawks a few seasons ago, and on the same day Tebow was signed by New England, Jackson was cut by the Buffalo Bills. Tebow’s story garnered nearly 3,000 news stories, according to Google News. Jackson’s plight? Not so much ... about 222. So yeah, it’s the Christian thing. Everybody seems to want to throw the guy to the lions (Detroit, like the rest of the NFL and the Canadian Football League, passed), but that’s not going to happen in New England. No, on Sundays, the only talk about resurrection will be confined to the chapels and churches of New England, not Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass.
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Pork chops are a great add-on to the holiday grill because they cook quickly. By adding this sweet and tart sauce you’ll find that this recipe may become one of the most requested at your house!
Sweet and Sour Chops Ingredients •1/2 cup packed brown sugar •2 tablespoons cornstarch •2 tablespoons butter, melted •1/8 teaspoon salt •1-1/2 cups pineapple juice •1/2 cup cider vinegar •1 tablespoon soy sauce •2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce •1 cup lemon-lime soda •6 pork loin chops (1 inch thick and 8 ounces each) Directions •In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, cornstarch, butter and salt. In a small bowl, combine the pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce and Worcestershire. Gradually add to sugar mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. •Pour soda into a large resealable plastic bag. Add 1/2 cup of the sauce; add the chops. Seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce. •Discard marinade. Grill chops, covered, over hot heat for 1015 minutes per side or until juices run clear or the internal temperature reaches 160°. Heat reserved sauce and serve over chops. Yield: 6 servings.
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Coffee Break Events and Items of Interest on Pleasure Island
• Gulf Shores American Legion Post 44, located on Hwy 59 just south of County Rd 8, is open for members, guests and the general public 7 days a week. Bring your friends and family and hang out in a friendly setting, with or without TV. Or schedule your group of up to 50 people to meet in our private meeting room. • Monday Night Bingo – 6 until • Tuesday night enjoy a prime rib dinner with live music - 5 – 8; • Wednesday enjoy a Spaghetti dinner - 5 to 7 • Thursday Morning Bingo – 10 until • Friday night enjoy a steak dinner with live music – 5 – 11 • Saturday – Sports T/V • Sunday – Sports T/V and at 4 – 8 pm, enjoy short order food with live. There is no cover charge unless advertised otherwise. Live dance music by Musicman & Co is the best you’ll find on the coast, bar none. Call 948-6119 for more info. • Gulf Shores American Legion Post 44, located on Hwy 59 just south of County Rd 8, is open for members, guests and the general public 7 days a week. Bring your friends and family and hang out in a friendly setting, with or without TV. Or schedule your group of up to 50 people to meet in our private meeting room. Call 948-6119 for more info. 6781 Hwy 59 Gulf Shores, Alabama. • Monday Nights at 6 PM to 8 PM Celebrate Recovery is held at Christian Life’s West Building on our campus on Canal Rd. More details can be found by visiting our website christianlifechurch.tv or call 967-4840. Do you have an upcoming event you’d like to share in Coffee Break? Please email submissions to publisher@tibditsbc.com at least two weeks in advance.
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