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ust as Beachin’ rolls in waves and basks in rays of Alabama’s Gulf Coast, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Mor-

gan inspire each issue with unique events, mouth-watering seafood and Southern dishes, apparel to suit beach bums to country clubbers….

This guide to the Gulf Coast offers insight into local restaurants, nightlife, attractions and events will ensure that time well spent on Pleasure Island.

First and foremost, the humid subtropical cli-mate and white-sand beaches provide an oasis for guests. Don flip-flops and Hawaiian shirts or just a bathing suit. Spend hours of tranquility against a crashing-ocean wave backdrop with a good book, umbrella drink, or a completely blank slate. Dig toes into grains of sand, collect sea mementos or build sandcastles with the kids. Take a refreshing dip or dive into water adventures like parasailing, jet skiing or surfing.

The area also offers family fun outings like the zoo, miniature golf, arcades, go carts, outlet, surf shop and boutique shopping. Whether you’re looking for a new cover-up or an evening gown, Pleasure Island’s got you covered. Souvenirs range from shot glasses to seashells—go ahead, make your friends jealous. Or let your inner child out to play with a day filled of bumper boats, foam machines, Tiki huts and waterfalls.

Or perhaps Pleasure Island provides playtime for you and your sweetheart. Golf the gorgeous shores of the Gulf of Mexico with lush greens, a golf cart and two cold glasses of sweet tea or head for some relaxation built for two with a trip to the spa for couples massages. Maybe a tandem bicycle ride by the beach or late night stroll on the boardwalk is more your style. Perhaps fine dining and dancing...nothing says “I love you” like cracking crab legs and whisking away for a salty-sea waltz.

Or, why not have it all? Rock out to beach-side concerts, get inspires at the Orange Beach Festival of Art, dig in at the Island’s annual Shrimp Festival and jump for moon pies with Mardi Gras goers.

Whatever your taste, leave the itinerary at home and let Beachin’ be your guide to Southern hospital-ity, sandy feet and memories that leave you craving your next opportunity to Beach-it.

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PublisherBill Atkinson

EditorJessica Jones

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Contributing Writers and PhotographersMark Robinson and Don Holloway

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DesignFletcher McKinney

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Shades of blue, puffy clouds and rays from a rising, orange sun disappear on a warm, June weekend every year in Foley. Typical sky scenes give way to bold colors and patterns as dozens of balloons and baskets fill the air.

This wondrous sight will find its way into scrapbooks brimming with memo-ries if you make your way to Foley Sportsplex at 18507 Highway 98 from 2 p.m. June 15 to 10 a.m. June 17.

DonnaWatts, president of South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, said the awe-inspiring event began with a vision.

“The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival began in June of 2004. Two years earlier, Tommy Rachel with Taking Off Hot Air Balloon Compa-ny, was serving on the South Baldwin Chamber Board of Directors. He pre-sented the idea of the South Baldwin Chamber hosting a Balloon Festival to the Board and they approved it. We did about a year of research and plan-ning before we hosted the first festival in 2004.”

“We have seen consistent growth over the years; we may have had 20,000 people attend the first event and if the weather is good this year, we could have as many as 60,000,” she explained.

“It’s great fun to watch people watch the balloons set up, especially children. Their eyes are so wide

open and usually their mouths too. It’s always a thrill for us to see half of them glowing and half of them flying overhead and the huge crowds of people all over the grounds – (it’s) a sight to behold.”

And just as attendee numbers grow, more balloons continue to fill the sky and wow guests each year.

“We have 48 pilots registered to attend the festival this year. On Friday evening we will ask half of the pilots to glow, and the other half will fly into the

festival grounds. A glow is when the balloons are set up, filled with hot air so that they stand up and when the burners are used to keep the air inside warm, it causes the balloon to light up much like a jack-o-lantern. Then on Saturday evening those that glowed on Friday night will fly and the ones that flew will glow. All of this is weather dependent of course.

There are privately owned balloons and corporate balloons. Some of the corporate balloons are Touchtone Energy, Budweiser, Coca Cola, etc.

Pilots apply and pay a fee to attend the festival. They compete for points during the flights. The top pilots by points are awarded prizes following the last flight on Sunday morning.”

She explained that one common misconception is that of what to expect at the festival.

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“We do not ‘sell rides’ during the festival, mainly be-cause we cannot guarantee that a ride can be taken due to weather conditions. However, many of the Balloon Festi-val sponsors receive ride vouchers as a part of the spon-sor benefits. We have four or five opportunities over the weekend to get our sponsors in a balloon to fly. Sponsors money goes to pay for the expenses of the Balloon Festival and to financially support the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce.”

Another misconception relates to the time of day that balloons can be inflated, she said.

“It has taken us awhile to help people understand that balloons only fly early in the morning (6 a.m.) and late in the evening (6 p.m.) and during the day the winds are usu-ally too strong to even set up a balloon. The first few years we would have people come during the middle of the day and ask ‘where are the balloons?’ Now, after a lot of concentrated effort on our part, we have a more informed ballooning community.”

But guests can expect family fun in more shapes than hot air balloons at the festival, Watts divulged.

“We try to provide something for everyone: food, children’s village, children’s rides, music, arts and crafts, the Disc Connected (Frisbee) K-9 dog show, and of course the Balloons.”

The festival also introduces the city to a wide range of visitors.

“The Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival attracts people to visit the area and usually they come and stay at least one or more nights. It also brings people off the beach to explore the Foley area and see what we have to offer. They get to experience the thing that we Southerners are best known for – Southern hospitality.”

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What to do? The remarkable life, and career, of Rear Admi-

ral Charles “Hi” Gurney – resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, can be summed up in 6 words: “full ahead, steady as she goes.”

Born of a Navy family, his dad, a Naval Cap-tain, and aviator, just happened to be passing through Chester, Pennsylvania, in 1930 in route to another assignment when the good lord told his wife it was time for the birth of their baby…and there it happened. I asked the Admiral about his first name, “Hi”, and he explained that for many months prior to his being born, while trying to think up a name for their new baby to be, his parents referred to him as “Hi ” for Hieronymus which is Greek for “unknown heir”….even after being named Charles Edwin, “Hi” stuck, and stayed, with him.

His parents were originally from Maine. His uncle and his grandfather were Maine State senators. In Hi’s senior year of school, because of his good grades, his outstanding character, and his athleticism, he obtained an appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapo-lis with an appointment from Sen. Owen Brewster of Maine.

Upon graduation from the Naval Academy, Hi became a blackshoe (surface Navy) for the next 33 years. Graduating from the Academy, Hi married Ann Lowrey Malstrom of Honolulu, Hawaii, whom he met in his junior year at Annapolis. They were married in Chevy Chase, Maryland at the Christ Episcopal Church.

Ann tells stories of her family’s naval background; she also men-tioned that her family was living near Pearl Harbor dur-ing the Japanese attack. Her dad was onboard the U.S.S. Enterprise at the time. She said that she was playing on the beach when the Japanese planes flew over. She told me that she still remembers, and can hear, the Japanese fight-ers attacking as they came in overhead. She still remem-bers the bombs exploding in the distance, and still can feel her fear she felt knowing something bad was happening.

Hi and Ann have four children, two boys and two girls. Their two sons are now retired naval jet aviator command-ers (one living in Pensacola, and the other in Washington D.C.). Their two daughters (one in Gulf Shores, and one

in Houston) are both homemakers, and wonderful moms. Hi and Ann have a total of 11 grandchil-dren, and 11 great grandchildren.

I asked the Admiral how they happened to end up in Gulf Shores. He said that after retiring, they had one year to decide where they wanted all their household “stuff ” to be shipped. They knew they wanted to live in the South, so they traveled to the Gulf Coast. Starting out in Gulf Shores, they drove to Key West, and then motored for 8 months trav-eling back along the Gulf coast from Key West to

Texas. Passing through Gulf Shores twice on their travels, they found that they loved this area, above all others, and bought a home here.

Looking over Admiral Gurney’s resume’, one can only feel admiration, and respect for this remarkable man.

Beginning with his gradua-tion from the Naval Academy in 1952, he was assigned to the U.S.S. Noa DD841 (destroyer) for three years working his way up to Operations Officer. It was on the Noa, that he first trav-eled around the world passing through the Panama Canal and Suez Canal.

After commanding many ships, he then was assigned as Commander of Middle East (Persian Gulf) forces with as few as seven ships and as many as 13 ships under his command plus his flagship, the Amphibious Transport Dock, U.S.S. Coronado, which was stationed at the Capital of Bahrain. Their main duty was to keep the “enemy” in line. To keep the sea lanes open to

prevent a blockade of oil coming out of that region. His herculean task was to prevent a worldwide crisis. While there, he was able to travel extensively in the region from Pakistan, through the Arabian Peninsula, and through east Africa as far south as Kenya. As the senior U. S. Military Commander in the region, he made port calls, and official visits, to all but a few countries in the region.

After his tour of duty in the Persian Gulf, he was called back to Washington to the office of Chief Naval Opera-tions in the Surface Warfare Division; this is where he finished out his impressive 33 years in the Navy.

Capt. Mark asks, “Who’s on the Island?”

MARK ROBINSON



KaraoKe 9 p.m. every night

FreeMud Bugs, 624 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores

For more, call 981-8081.

Midnight Confessions live band and danCing

7:30 p.m. Monday-SaturdayFree

Nolans Restaurant and Lounge, 1140 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores


sMoKey otis live MusiC9 p.m., then D.J. 1-3 a.m. every Monday

$5Mudbugs, 624 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores


MaKe your own sunCatCher4 p.m. every Tuesday

$20-$35Orange Beach Art Center. For more, call 981-2787

or visit www.orangebeachartcenter.com.By arranging colored cut glass pieces on a clear square of glass your design will be fused overnight and the next day your cre-ation will be ready to pick up. The make your own classes last

10-20 minutes.

blue angels PraCtiCeEvery Tuesday and Wednesday March-Nov, 8:30 a.m.

http://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/Pensacola NAS--Naval Air Museum

The Museum of Naval Aviation at NAS Pensacola has a view-ing area for visitors to watch the team practice amazing flight patterns. The team visits the museum to answer questions and sign autographs after Wednesday practices. Weather Permitting.

hot glass MeMentos4 p.m. every Wednesday

$20-$35Orange Beach Art CenterFor more, call 981-2787

or visit www.orangebeachartcenter.com.After pressing an object into a box of sand, the glass artist will pour molten glass into the form. After annealing overnight you will pick up your sand casting. The make your own classes last

10-20 minutes.

Children’s summer reading ProgramEvery Thursday, 10-11 a.m.

Foley Public Library, 319 East Laurel Ave. (Hwy 98 East), Foley

www.cityoffoley.org or 251-943-7665The year’s theme is Dream Big - Read! Each Thursday in June, children and caregivers will gather for skits, entertainment and books. June 7 - Charlie Williams, “The Noise Guy”, June 14 - Mark Seymour and his “Dreaming Drums”, June 21 is Tra-

ditional African musician, Epke Abioto and June 28 is Pajama Party Day with Mr. Billy’s Dreams Rock.

own the nightEvery Thursday in June and July, 2 p.m.

Gulf Shores Museum, 244 West 19th Ave., Gulf ShoresRSVP: [email protected] or 251-968-1473Explore the night during free events at your local history

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What to do? Along the coast


During his tours of duty, he received the Defense Superior Service Medal (for service as Commander US Middle East Force), the Legion of Merit (for service as Commander Destroyer Squadron 26). the Bronze Star (for service as Com-manding Officer, U.S.S Benjamin Stoddert), the Meritorious Service Medal, and numerous campaign

ribbons. Admiral Gurney doesn’t

know what the word retire-ment means as it does to the average person. He directed the Civil Defense for 10 years in Gulf Shores (now known as Emergency Management) and worked on various city committees.

Since being a part of the Gulf Shores commu-nity he’s been an active member of the Holy Spirit

Episcopal Church. He was active in helping establish it in 1986 and helped start a mission church. He was a main mover in starting the Thrift Shop on Hwy. 59 which has allowed the church to support many lo-cal charities as well as fulfill other charity projects. He is a member of The Naval Academy Alumni Asso-ciation that meets once a month over at the Naval

Base in Pensacola. Still being active, the Admiral was a low handicap golfer, and until recently, played a mean game of tennis. He’s a gentleman, a scholar, and a hero in every sense of the word… Admiral Gurney is a treasure… a man to look up to and admire, and a man we are so lucky to have ON THE ISLAND.

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What to do? Along the coast

June 7, Black Holes; June 14, Radio; June 21, Stars; June 28, Dream Journal; July 5, Rockets; July 12, Nocturnal Animals;

July 19, Constellations; July 26, Finger Print

Farmer’s market Every Friday, 3-6 p.m.

www.cityoffoley.orgHeritage Park in Foley, N. McKenzie St. at Laurel Ave.

Farmer’s Market featuring fruits, veggies, jams, jellies, wine, eggs, plants, baked goods and seafood available from various vendors. Season may be longer, depending on availability of

produce.

MusiC and a Movie nightEvery Friday except June 15, 6-10 p.m.

Heritage Park in Foley, N. McKenzie St. at Laurel Ave.www.cityoffoley.org

Outdoor movie is presented at dusk (approx. 8 p.m.) after special entertainment on Fridays, May 18-June 29 with the ex-ception of June 15 due to Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival. Check varied entertainment prior to movie. June 1st features

music by Cool Change and the movie Secretariat.

live MusiC11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday

FreeThe Keg Lounge, 26796 Canal Road, Orange Beach


live MusiC, KaraoKe and haPPy hourKaraoke 8 p.m. every Friday, live music 8 p.m. every Satur-

day, happy hour 2-6 p.m. Monday-FridayFree; $2 domestic beer

Snapper’s Lounge, 25637 Canal Road, Orange BeachFor more, call 981-4699.

wine tastings5-7 p.m. every Saturday

FreeGrape Escape Deli and Wine Cellar, Winn Dixie shopping

center, Orange BeachFor more, call 980-3354.

galilean serviCe on the beaChEvery Sunday, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Gulf State Park, 20115 State Highway 135, Gulf Shores251-948-7275

Service held on the beach, Mother’s Day through Labor Day, by Foley United Methodist Church.

illuMinating autisM funraiserJune 1, 8-9 p.m., June 2, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., June 3, 12-6 p.m.

Pirate’s Covewww.highhopes4autism.org

George Porter Jr. & his runnin’ partners with special guest Guthrie Trapp. All proceeds benefit High Hopes, a local not-for-profit program dedicated to Unlocking the Potential of

Children on the Autism Spectrum. Draw Down, Silent Auc-tion, Beach Raffle, Sun Music

national fishing & boating weeKJune 3-9

http://www.rbff.org/page.cfm?pageID=11A national celebration of fishing and boating coordinated by

RBFF (Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation). Coin-ciding with most states’ free fishing days, NFBW occurs the first

full week of June.

baldwin County senior exPoJune 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Baldwin County Coliseum, 19477 Fairground Road, Robertsdale

Suzette Gwin 251-706-4604In addition to vendors, there will be entertainment, food, health screenings, “how to” booths, door prizes, and senior

informational booths. All this fun and there is NO CHARGE for admission.

the City of gulf shores Presents MusiC at Meyer ParK

June 7, 6 p.m.Meyer Park, 400 E. 22nd Avenue, Gulf Shores

www.gulfshoresal.gov or 251-968-1172June 7—Music by Midnight Confessions. All concerts are

free admission.

sPeCial Movie day-- ”alvin and the ChiPMunKs”

June 13, 10 a.m.Foley Civic Center, 407 E Laurel Ave., Foley

www.cityoffoley.org or 251-943-7665Library will host 3 special movie days at the Civic Center. Fea-turing an invasion of the chipmunks: also, June 20 “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel” and finally on June 28 with “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked”. Every movie starts

at 10. It’s free, and includes popcorn and drinks.

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It was a beautiful summer morning when Pam and I left Fairhope, low humidity and not a cloud in the sky. We were on our way down to Orange Beach to check out a business that many of our friends have told us about, an Englishman, Anthony Jones, who had opened a Hair Salon on the beach.

My hair is very important to me and getting a good haircut is a must, and that is what Anthony Jones is known for. Excellent hair color to boot!

We have both been very dissatisfied with the last few attempts on designing our hair to suit our lifestyles. Most of the so called stylists did not take into consideration our age or understand that we both want to look great without a lot of fuss and bother.

The traffic was a bit heavy due to the summer visitors, but we arrived on time to this charming yellow and white beach house on the beach road with a fabulous view of the Gulf of Mexico. We were greeted warmly by Anthony and he ask us if we would like a cold drink or a glass of wine before he started making us beautiful.

Pam went first since I was a little chicken after the last experiences. He directed her to a styling chair and went on to explain the ten most important rules in designing a custom hairstyle to suit her. He first looked at her face shape explaining that there are five face shapes and her face shape was oval; Next was bone structure, head shape, the type of her hair, the texture of her hair, and then what sort of condition her hair was in, followed by the way the hair grows out of the head, including cow licks; then her likes and dislikes and fashion. Wow! What a lot of things to get right.

So then Anthony started with a relaxing shampoo and deep conditioning. For the next 30 minutes Anthony’s hands were a sea of motion, ending with a quick blow dry with hardly any fuss and presto she was finished! She was so happy and she could not believe the difference in her hair.

Now it was my turn. My hair, especially in the summer, gets very frizzy and dry; I have tried everything out there with no success! Anthony explained that commercial hair products are made different than professional hair products. Commercial shampoos are made of mild detergent and the conditioners are based on petroleum oil. Professional hair products are pure and natural and give back to the hair. He went on to say that we should wash our hair every day and condition the same. Anthony explained that at all times our hair has to have at least 8% moisture in it, the same as our skin. We

should treat our hair the same way as we treat our skin by moisturizing it every day, which made a lot of sense to me. My last stylist told me not to wash my hair every day

because, in her mind, it would dry it out. Anthony explained to me that yes using some drug store products would dry your hair out if washed

daily. After we went through

the ten rules he took me to the shampoo area and treated me to the best shampoo and conditioning my hair had ever. While shampooing he explained to me what I should do in the morning in the shower, again stressing no over the counter

hair products, that’s why my hair is dry and frizzy. After shampooing, and before conditioning, towel

blot the hair because the hair is porous like a sponge, putting any conditioner on one’s hair when it is full of water will not go into the hair itself, so blot it first then apply the product and leave it in while you are washing yourself. Then before you leave the shower rinse and count up to 10 slowly and stop, just rinsing the excess off, no more. After he explained to me the how & whys I understood. He is like a hair doctor, if we listen and do what he says it works!

Anthony has his own line of products and everything he used on me was his and believe me the stuff works.

The cut he gave me was wonderful. I walked out a new woman and so did Pam, no more frizzes! Oh by the way he used a great product before he dried my hair called “POTION.” It is a gel with a lot of healing features with body, fabulous... I bought a bottle. Anyway our cuts cost us $40 each, best money we ever spent and yes we are defiantly going back, he is a true professional. Well worth a visit!

Anthony Jones’ Salon is located on Perdido Beach Blvd. in Orange Beach; the phone number is 251-974-1514. Please say we sent you!

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hot air balloon festivalJune 15, 2 p.m.- June 17, 10 a.m.

Foley Sportsplex, 18507 Highway 98, Foley,www.cityoffoley.org

The 8th Annual Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival welcomes approximately 80,000 visitors each year and more than 45 bal-loonists from across the country. There is free, fun entertainment for families including a children’s village, balloon glow (weather permitting) and Frisbee dog show. Arts and crafts booths, food

vendors and live entertainment make this annual festival one to attend! Scheduled Father’s Day weekend each year

Father’s dayJune 17

learn to swiMJune 18-29, 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 5-6 p.m.

Bodenhamer Recreation Center, Gulf Shoreswww.gulfshoresal.gov or 251-968-1420

For ages 3-18. $30 for full members, $40 for non-members

151st arMy bandJune 19, 6-8 p.m.

Erie Meyer Civic Center Lawn, Gulf Shoreswww.gulfshoresal.gov

Enjoy free admission and the patriotic tunes of the 151st Army Band.

sPeCial Movie day— “alvin and the ChiPMunKs,

the squeaKquel”


www.cityoffoley.org or 251- 943-7665 Library will host 3 special movie days at the Civic Center.

Featuring an invasion of the chipmunks. also on June 28 with “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked”. Every movie starts

at 10. It’s free, and includes popcorn and drinks.

shining star youth CaMPJune 27-30, 8 a.m.

Central Baldwin Middle School, RobertsdaleLinda Anderson 251-972-6890

The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Shining Star Youth Camp is a program established to promote positive interaction between the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office and children between the ages of 8 and 13. The purpose of the program is to build life

skills, instill confidence and develop self-esteem. The curriculum includes a wide range of activities that will incorporate team work, physical fitness and general Sheriff’s Office information. This program is a cooperative effort by several public safety and

public service agencies throughout Baldwin County, which provide knowledge in a safe and fun environment. Activities include drug awareness with K-9 demonstrations, crime scene investigations, boater’s safety with simulators, fire safety, physi-cal health information, bowling, obstacle courses, guest speak-ers, a family fun day and many other activities. Also held June

13-16 in Bay Minette and August 1-4 in Fairhope.

sPeCial Movie day— “alvin and the ChiPMunKs, ChiPwreCKed”


www.cityoffoley.org or 251- 943-7665Library will host 3 special movie days at the Civic Center. Fea-turing an invasion of the chipmunks; every movie starts at 10.

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Band. All concerts are free admission.

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The Thomas B. Norton Public Library and Gulf Shores Museum are excited to announce their upcoming summer reading programs.

The summer fun begins as the Gulf Shores Museum hosts its first “Own the Night’ on June 7. This series of interactive programs will take you deep inside all of the nighttime wonders, including black holes, stars, constel-lations and more. Join the Gulf Shores Museum every Thursday at 2:00 PM and begin your adventure into the night with movies, activities and guest appearances. Space is limited so reserve your spot today by calling 251-968-1473.

On June 8, the Thomas B. Norton Public Library will introduce its summer reading program, “Dream Big-Read!”. “Dream Big-Read!” will be split into two sessions over the course of the summer. Session One will be held on Fridays throughout the month of June at 10:30 AM at the Activity Center in Gulf Shores. This first session will feature Charlie “The Noise Guy” Williams, drummer Mark Seymour, and Mr. Billy, a singer song rocker. Ses-sion One will begin on June 8.

Session Two of “Dream Big-Read!” will begin on July 5 at the Thomas B. Norton Public Library. This session will

be held on Thursdays in July at 10:30 AM and will feature pajama parties, bedtime story times, movies and more.

The “Dream Big-Read” and “Own the Night” youth summer reading programs are sponsored by the Thomas B. Norton Public Library, the Friends of the Thomas B. Norton Public Library, and the Gulf Shores Museum.

For more information about each of these youth sum-mer reading programs contact the Thomas B. Norton Pub-lic Library at 251-968-1176 or the Gulf Shores Museum at 251-968-1473.

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June’s here, schools are out, days are warm and Mobile Bay is alive with trout, both specks and white, plus red fish at every pier, and a healthy population of triple tail for those who like to move from channel marker to any float-ing structure in the bay. Look to the close-in gas rigs for some really good white trout action. Fish the bottom close to the legs. Cut bait is best but shrimp will do the trick too. Plastics will also work.

A bonus for this area could be some plate-size flounder in good numbers as well as a large red fish that may be looking for lunch around the same rigs. Sheepshead can still be had around these same rigs but not in the same numbers as in March and April. Back inshore at the bay side gas rigs, you can expect to find some very large specks as well as a lot in the 2 pound range. Some of the gas rigs have been enhanced by the State of Alabama using oyster shell and other bait attractions. Use slip corks fished at the bottom third of the water or tight line live bait so that it will drift over the area to be fished. Big-baits big fish will apply here so good size bait fish can improve your total pounds taken.

Trout will also be on all of the man-made reefs in Mobile Bay. Fish them early with plastics as well as live shrimp and bait fish. Be as quiet as possible so as not to spook the bait fish on the reefs.

Large schools of specks will also cruise the beaches early in the morning. Slot reds will be almost everywhere on the bay and up most of the rivers. Fish all piers, bulk heads, wrecks, bridges, oyster bars and around anything that you may fine standing in the water. Cut bait, live shrimp, small bait fish, and all sorts of lures will do the trick.

Triple Tail or Black Fish will have moved into the Bay by June. Crab trap markers, gas rigs, gas platforms, chan-nel markers, and almost anything floating can hold a few triple tails. Fish live shrimp cast with very little weight so that the shrimp will sink at or near the structure. Black fish will sometimes lie on their side directly under a marker and nail any bait that floats by. Great fight and re-ally great food fish. Just imagine an 8 pound Blue Gill.

Flounder will be around most structures in the bays in June, as far as the cause way. Bull minnows, shrimp, and plastics work well. Bounce your baits on the bottom and wait for your line to become heavy, then reel in your slack and set the hook.

South Alabama’s Dixey Bar will also be on fire in June. Catch some pogies, rig up some 30 pound test line with a 2 ounce weight and a 7/0 circle hook. Fish on the bot-tom on the out-going tide starting at the red maker next to Fort Morgan. Drift out over the sand bar. If no hook ups then pick up, move back to almost the same start point and do it again. You will soon drift over a school of red fish that weigh from 20 to 40 pounds, and when you do, every bait that you have in the water will have a very angry, very tough, and very strong red fish on that 7/0

circle hook. Hope your back and arms are up to the fight. Always practice catch and release on the bull reds. They are the future of that fish. Only keep enough for a meal of the other types of fish. They are better fresh. Stay safe-stay dry and always be aware of the game and fish laws.

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Submitted by The Haven Adoption Guarantee Animal Shelter

For the second year, First National Bank of Baldwin County will be holding a “Your Community is Our Com-munity” campaign during June to help The Haven. While different in what they do, both organizations service all of Baldwin County. “We are a community bank. We are all animal people, with pets of our own, some having adopted from The Haven; therefore, helping The Haven is only natural,“ says Connie Wilson, Asst. Branch Manager at Fairhope.

All First National Bank locations (Foley, Daphne, Fairhope, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach) will be accepting monetary donations for The Haven throughout June. Each bank branch will display a Fundraising Thermometer showing a goal of $200, with the hope that there will be a friendly competition between branches. To kick of the promotion, most branches will have a Hot Dog Sale on June 1. Maddie, the mascot for the Maddie’s Pet Rescue Project of which the Haven is the lead agency in Bald-win County, will be visiting all of the branches that day. Throughout the month, there will be bake sales, and a

pulled pork sandwich sale at some of the locations to fur-ther generate funds for The Haven.

Each donor can complete a “Paw Print” card that the First National staff will then display at their branch office. The staff at First National is also suggesting that donors who have pets can bring in a photo of their pet to be at-tached to their “Paw Print” card. As a further incentive, First National is providing a free checking account to any donor qualified by the bank. “We have been working to-gether to create a no-kill community for several years and it always begins with the support from leaders in our com-munity” stated Michael Graham Executive Director for the non-profit. “Our happy tail stories and new programs created to sustain our progress would not be possible without generous businesses like First National Bank of Baldwin County”.

“This is going to be a lot of fun,” says Marcia Stabler, Sr. Vice President, Fairhope Branch Manager. Both The Haven and the staff at First National feel that whatever is given for The Haven is more than just a donation; it’s an investment in the well-being of those who live in Baldwin County, including the 4-legged ones.

Representing the various branches, First National Bank employees gathered recently at their Foley location to show-case their Fundraising Thermometers that will be on display at each branch during the month of June. Pictured, from left, Luke Roberson, Paul Davis, Connie Wilson, Sheila Burkhardt, Kate MacPherson, Haven Board Member Randy Kelly, Marcia Stabler, Mike Norden and Cullen Davidson

‘Your Community is Our Community’ Campaign to Aid The Haven


Break The Grip of The Rip! Rip Current Awareness Week is June 3-9

Courtesy of the National Weather Service

NOAA, the National Sea Grant Program, the United States Lifesaving Association, and the Na-

tional Park Service want you to have a safe and enjoyable time at the beach or seashore. In an ef-

fort to heighten public awareness of rip currents at surf beaches, each year NOAA designates the first full week of June as national Rip Current Aware-

ness Week, coinciding with the traditional start of the summer vacation season.

Rip currents are strong narrow currents moving away from shore. The strongest rip currents can attain speeds reaching 8 feet per second; this is

faster than an Olympic swimmer can sprint! On average, more people die every year from rip cur-rents than from shark attacks. According to the United States Lifesaving Association, 80 percent

of surf beach rescues are attributed to rip currents, and more than 100 people die annually from

drowning in rip currents. NOAA strongly encourages you to use informa-

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By Peggy Lui

Michael McInnis, former carpenter and adventurer extraordinaire, has embarked on a months-long kayaking trip in order to raise money for children suffering from cancer. Named Kayak4Kids, his cause has a goal of raising $100,000, and will find him pushing off in Texas. From there, he will be kayaking along the Gulf Coast, through Okeechobee, Florida, and up the East Coast, where he will end 3,000+ mile journey in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Having recently recovered from an injury that momen-tarily sidetracked his mission, he is back in Texas to restart his journey and to tackle the huge undertaking that lies ahead of him. We talked to him over the phone about the importance of his trip, his favorite encounters, and why he’s determined to finish what he started.

PL: How did you come up with the idea for Kayak-4Kids and how did you partner up with the Hyundai Hope on Wheels program?

MM: I grew up on a lake in Cape Cod, Massachu-setts, and had a wonderful, outdoorsy kind of childhood and upbringing that was filled with memories of fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. We were always outside, whether it was for camping, or swimming, and eventually I just kind of continued that and got into kayaking about 15 years ago. It has since become my passion and I thought it would be great to pair up that passion with an ability to help kids who cannot be outside, who have to go through chemo, and radiation, and cancer treatment. My goal is to maybe in some way, help those kids by giving towards cancer research and treatment, so that they may one day be able to enjoy all the things that I was able to enjoy as a child.

In terms of Hyundai, I was referred to their Hope on Wheels program because I had expressed that I wanted a program that ensured that the maximum amount of mon-ey raised would go straight into the fund and to the kids. This program was recommended to me, and I ended up going with them, and also Crowdrise, which is a site and organization that was started by Ed Norton. It sets you up with a free website and paypal account where people can donate directly and also see a tally of how much has been raised, and how much is needed for the goal to be reached.

PL: You started kayaking about 15 years ago. Of all the recreational activities out there, what is it about kayaking specifically that draws you to it? Also, what kind of a set up do you have for this trip, in terms of equipment?

MM: Why kayaking? I guess it’s just a continuation of the childhood that I had. It’s being on the water, which has always been a big part of my life, since I grew up on a lake. My set up that I have now, is obviously not the same as my very first kayak. I’ve upgraded, and I’ve got a laptop, my own wifi hotspot, navigational equipment…I mean, it’s a very high-tech kind of trip. I’m not trying to be get lost or exactly be Columbus here!

PL: Wow! You have your own wifi on the kayak?MM: (laughs) Yes! It’s mainly so that I can stay con-

nected to people, my supporters, and the sponsors. Also, I use it to do my blog. I try to do the blog every day, or as close as I can to that. That way, people from all over the country can feel they’re on the adventure with me. And that’s what it really is. It’s not just fundraising, but also a chance to raise awareness and have people feel like they’re going on an adventure with me.

PL: What has been your favorite aspect about the trip

Kayak4Kids rides waves of Gulf and East coasts to fight cancer



Submitted by The Haven

“The Haven goes to the Jungle” happens on Sunday, June 10 at the Foley Civic Center. From 3pm to 7pm, Triple Threat Dance Studio will be holding a recital to raise funds for the non-profit organization. The studio is a “sister” group to the Gulf Coast Ballet. Opening its doors in August of 2011, the studio, which accommodates students ages 8-18, offers a variety of dance in addition to ballet: hip hop, jazz and contemporary.

The jungle theme seems an appropriate match for The Haven, an adoption guarantee animal shelter who places abused, abandoned and neglected cats and dogs in loving homes. With the money generated from this recital, they can continue their goal of ending euthanasia in Baldwin County as a form of animal control. “There are too many healthy and adoptable animals out there,” says Mike Gra-ham, the shelter’s executive director. “We strive to match all our charges with the best home we can and, at the same time, ensure that no healthy, adoptable animal is put down for lack of space.”

Andrea Dickey, the Studio Manager/Instructor for Triple Threat Studio, wanted to have a meaningful 1st recital for her students. “I thought that holding a benefit for a local charity would enable the students, not only to

get real experience in performing before others, but would also be helping out their local community.” She added that the students love their own pets and are enthusiastic about this animal theme. They had already picked the animal theme, and Andrea said she picked The Haven to go along with that theme “since they are a wonderful organization.”

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 5 and un-der. The event will include dances, animal calling contest, and a silent auction. With a capacity of 500 at the Foley Civic Center, there’s plenty of room for everyone to enjoy the recital and, at the same time, raise life-saving funds for The Haven.

About The Haven Adoption Guarantee Animal ShelterThe Haven rescues, re-habilitates, and re-homes over 900

animals each year serving Baldwin County since 2000. The non-profit animal shelter is responsible for leading the four municipal animal control shelters into creating a no-kill society for companion pets, caring for over 70 homeless cats and dogs at the shelter on any given day, and finding loving homes for these homeless, injured, neglected and abused and abandoned animals. All animals are vaccinated, evaluated both behavior-ally and medically, fed, watered and marketed until they find their forever home.

Triple Threat Studio Fundraises for The Haven

thus far?MM: The people. I’ve

met the most amazing and generous people on this journey. There have been so many people who meet me, hear about my story, and have just really taken care of me. Some have taken me to dinner, offered me a free stay in their motel, or condo, and I have about 60 marina stays throughout the trip. All of this really helps because it gives me a chance to take a break from camping in the wild, which is what I normally do. Plus, I get to take a shower, which is a big deal for me!

PL: I know you had a slight hiccup a few months ago that caused a delay dur-ing the trip. Are you okay now, and what had hap-pened exactly?

MM: Yeah, I was kayak-ing in some particularly bad weather and ended up with a hernia. I flew back home to recuperate, but it was important for me to return to Texas and finish what I had started. I don’t like to leave things unfin-ished. I know how much all these cancer treatments cost. I myself am one year cancer free now, but I had a paranasal tumor in the past, and thankfully, I only had to go through radia-tion. However, I know the costs of getting CAT scans, MRIs, chemo, and whatnot, and it’s not cheap. To know that these 5, 6, 10-year-old children are not only going through this nightmare, but their families have these additional financial burdens on top of that, it’s a difficult thing to swallow.

It shouldn’t be this way. And I know that my goal of $100,000 is nothing—it’s a drop in the bucket if you look at the big picture.

PL: But these things add up. Your $100,000 added to someone else’s $1,000, or even $10, it all helps when it adds up.

MM: Right. Look, I’m not looking to break any kayaking records out there. I’m just trying to help these kids, even if it’s just a tiny bit. If I can do that while doing something that I love, well, why not?

PL: When are you pro-jected to finish, and how many more miles do you have left?

MM: I have about 100 days to finish approximate-ly 3,000 miles, so I’m going to have to average 30 miles a day. But if I get lucky, and

I’m able to get a ride on a barge for a few miles or something like that, just to give myself a little break, I’m not going to turn that down. The kayaking itself is not the most important part. It’s not the focus. It’s about the adventure, having something to talk about, raising awareness, and be-ing able to help these kids. At least, that’s my hope.

For information on how to help Michael McIn-nis and Kayak4kids, call 508-648-0879, or go to: the donation link: http://www.crowdrise.com/paddle4cancer/fundraiser/kayak4kids, you tube chan-nel http://www.youtube.com/user/4kadventure? feature=mhee, facebook facebook.com/kayak4kids or https://www.facebook.com/mikes.kayakride.

Kayak4kidsCONTINUED FROM PREV PAGE


By Lindsay Mott

One local resident saw his childhood dreams come true when he was able to play Ma-jor League Baseball in 1966.

Bill Edgerton was called up to the big leagues as a pitcher out of the minor leagues in Mobile by the Kansas City Athletics. He was then picked No. 1 or 2 to join the Seattle Pilot expansion team in 1969 ending his career with them in 1971. Overall, he appeared in 17 career games, working 20 and 2/3 innings, with an earned run average of 4.79.

During the years he was playing, players needed four years to quality for annuity and medical benefits, but this rule was changed in 1980 so that one day qualified players for health benefits and 43 days qualified them for a pension. Edgerton’s not sure exactly how many for sure, but he thinks there could around 900 men that played from 1940 to 1980 that did not qualify for compensation at that time.

Last year, MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association announced that the men from 1947 and 1979 would receive up to $10,000 a year depending on their length of service as compensa-tion for their contributions to baseball.

Edgerton checked in with Cooperstown to make sure he

had enough days to qualify, which he did. He had his records sent over to the pen-sion section of MLB. Then, he was informed that he had not gotten his paperwork sent in during the window that MLB had set for applying for compensation even though he knows he did.

Edgerton feels that the decision made by MLB was a way for them to “grab the glory like they’ve made a wrong right,” but he still hasn’t received funds and isn’t expected to at this point. Approximately 10 years ago, he was part of a civil suit with others against Major League Baseball over retirement and discrimina-tion.

Edgerton and other players were not contacted about the change and ability to apply for funds, but the topic was discussed Doug Gladstone in his book A Bit-ter Cup of Coffee. Edgerton credits Gladstone with help-ing him find out about it. He thinks Gladstone wants what he wants: to see the families get a little compensation, especially the wives if some-thing happens to these former players.

Gladstone, who works for the New York retirement system and is a freelance jour-nalist, said he set out to right

From behind the

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what he believes is a “flagrant injustice to retirees.” He said these retirees don’t really have any legal standing but that it’s a “matter of equity and fairness.” These early players worked to “grow the game” and they’re not being looked after.

Edgerton retired four years ago from the Hummer plant in Indiana after 34 years there. He moved back to

Foley, Ala., a few years ago because of the weather and the people.

He is pursuing the issue to see if he can receive what MLB decided he was owed. He doesn’t want to look at the organization negatively or bitterly. He wants them to follow-up on what they said so he can look back on his time as a professional player positively, as it was: “It was my life-time dream, the best time of my life. It was a once in a lifetime experience.”



ThePhoto Club

• Photos are taken by members of the Coastal Pho-tography Club. The Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Friday of each month at the Foley Senior Citizens Center, the corner of Cypress and Rose streets in Foley. For more about the club, contact Capt. Mark Robinson at 540-7463 or Margret Hildreth at (850) 457-8656.

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adventure island Mini golf & More 974-1500, adventureisland.com

24559 Perdido Blvd., Orange Beach

alabaMa gulf Coast Zoo 968-5732 , alabamagulfcoastzoo.com

Alabama Highway 59 South

gulf shores beaChes-lagoon Pass (2.9 miles west of Alabama Highway 59)

state ParK Pavilion (6 miles east of Alabama Highway 59)

Orange Beach (Alabama Highway 182 at Alabama High-way 161)

bird of Paradise biPlane rides 866-MUST-FLY, 866mustfly.com

Jack Edwards Airport

bon seCour national wildlife refuge 540-7720, fws.gov/bonsecour

7.5 miles west on Alabama Highway 180 from Alabama Highway 59

ferris wheel224-1000, thewharfal.com

4550 Main St., Orange Beach

gulf shores MuseuM968-1463, gulfshoresal.gov

244 W. 19th Ave.

foley railroad MuseuM and Model train exhibit

943-1818, FoleyRailroadMuseum.com125 East Laurel Ave., Foley

historiC fort Morgan540-7125

22 miles west on Alabama Highway 180 from Alabama Highway 59

orange beaCh indian & sea MuseuM 981-6039, obparksandrec.com

25805 John Snook Drive

Pirate island adventure golf968-GOLF, piratesislandgolf.com

Alabama Highway 59 just north of Intracoastal Waterway Bridge

south baldwin CoMMunity theatre968-6721, sbct.biz2022 W. Second St.

the traCK968-8111, gulfshorestrack.com

Alabama Highway 59 just north of Intracoastal Waterway Bridge

waterville usa948-2106, watervilleusa.comAlabama Highway 59 South

*See our Web site for ongoing, club and exercise events; church listings; dining guide; marinas; and golf courses--GulfCoastNewsToday.com

**For updated calendar items, also see The Islander newspaper.

Attractions:


Hot Air Balloon & Eco Boat Tours

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Submitted by Christopher Montpetit

SummerTide Theatre, the professional summer the-atre of The University of Alabama, returns for its ninth year to the George C. Meyer Performing Arts Center (home of the South Baldwin Community Theatre) with an electrifying entertainment revue that illuminates the golden age of American culture…Smokey Joe’s Café - the Songs of Leiber and Stoller. Running Friday, June 1 through Friday, June 29, 2012, performances are Tuesday to Sunday evenings at 8 p.m.

Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, as much as anyone, virtually invented rock ‘n’ roll, and now their songs come alive on stage in this Tony Award-nominated production. In an idealized 50’s setting, the classic themes of love won and love lost blend with nostalgia and emotions. Featuring nearly 40 of the greatest songs ever recorded, including “Hound Dog”, “On Broadway”, “Charlie Brown”, “Love Potion #9”, “Jailhouse Rock”, “There Goes My Baby”, “Yakety Yak”, “Spanish Harlem”, “Poison Ivy”, and “Stand By Me”, Smokey Joe’s Café isn’t just great pop music -- it’s compelling musical theatre.

Directed by Professor of Theatre and Founding Chairman of the UA Department of Theatre and Dance Dr. Edmond Williams, the cast, in alphabetical order, include Alyssa Grubbs (from Atlanta, GA), Allie Jones (Memphis, TN), Drey Mitchell (Florence, AL), Renee Reinicke (Houston, TX), Corey Rives (Huntsville, AL), Caroline Schmidt (Mandeville, LA), Will Travis (Bir-mingham, AL), and Adam Vanek (Mandeville, LA).

The musical direction of Smokey Joe’s Café - the Songs of Leiber and Stoller is by Raphael Crystal, with choreography by Stacy Alley. Costume design is by Donna Meester, with scenic design by Andy Fitch and lighting and sound design by Bill Teague. Spencer Collins (from Winston Salem, NC) serves as technical director, with Karen Baker (Margate, FL) as stage

manager. Piano provided by Terry Moore. Summer-Tide Theatre’s Business Manager is Christopher M. Montpetit, with Amber Gibson (Huntsville, AL) serv-ing as Assistant Business Manager.

Since 2004, The University of Alabama’s College of Arts and Sciences Department of Theatre and Dance has presented professional theatre in Gulf Shores, Ala-bama. These productions are designed and directed by UA professors, and feature UA students from the musi-cal theatre program. Previous years have been very successful in attracting and pleasing audiences from south Alabama and all over the United States.

Smokey Joe’s Café, produced through special ar-rangement with R&H Theatricals, tickets may be pur-chased online 24/7 by visiting SummerTide.org . Until May 27th, tickets may be purchased by calling The University of Alabama Box Office (in Tuscaloosa) at 205-348-3400 or the Gulf Shores Box Office at 251-968-6721 starting May 28th. In Gulf Shores, the Smokey Joe’s Café box office will be open Tuesday through Sunday, from Noon to 8 p.m. Tickets prices are $18 for adults and $12 for children under 12. Groups of 10 or more are $12 each. The George C. Meyer Performing Arts Center, home to the South Baldwin Community Theatre, is located at 2022 West 2nd Street in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

SummerTide Theatre is made possible by the Her-bert Clark West Endowed Support Fund at The Univer-sity of Alabama, The University of Alabama National Alumni Association, The University of Alabama Office of the Provost, The University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences, the George C. Meyer Foundation, the Erie Hall Myer Charitable Fund, and the Alabama Credit Union. Additional support is provided by the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau, South Baldwin Community Theatre, Sunset Properties, James V. Roberts PC, Mark & Karen Reynolds, and the Bama Breakfast Group. The UA Department of Theatre and Dance is part of the College of Arts and Sciences,

UA’s largest division and the largest liberal arts col-lege in Alabama.

Smokey Joe’s CafeThe Songs of Leiber and Stoller

Rocks Gulf Shores, June 1-29


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Sip & Savor

Pink Lemonade, Paradise-Style

3 parts pink lemonade1 part whipped cream vodka1 part citrus vodkaSplash of lime juice

Makes 1 serving. Pour all ingredients over ice and garnish with lime wedge.


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DINING

Lying around on the beach can really make you hungry. When it does, headout to one of our remarkable Gulf Shores and Orange Beach restaurants. With the world’s best inshore and offshore deep sea fising you’ll find that succulent, frest-off-the-boat seafood is the order of the day. Of course, you don’t have to have seafood! You’ll find plenty of restaurants in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach serving barbecue, steak, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, pizza, deli style sandwiches and more.


Seafood Kitchen138 West 1st Ave • Gulf Shores, AL • 251-948-7294

•Best Lunch• Best Dinner• Best Seafood

also been voted• Friendliest Staff

A

“must-visit”

while in Gulf Shores

Voted “People’s Choice”Since 2004

Award-winning Fish and Shimp Specialties

Casual Family Atmosphere

Reasonable Prices

Senior Menu Available

Daily Lunch SpecialsFresh Steamed, Grilled,Blackened, Fried, Baked

and SautéedSeafood

www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com


Seafood Kitchen

dinner MenuStarterS

Oysters on the Half Shell1/2 dozen 5.99.....1 dozen 10.99

Southern Style Crab Cakes 9.99Shrimp Remoulade 7.99Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip 8.99Coconut Shrimp 8.99Stuffed Mushrooms 8.99Alligator Bites 8.99Fried Crab Claws 1/2 lb........12.99

1 lb........24.99Tuna Dip 7.99Sweet Potato French Fry Basket 7.75Fried Green Tomatoes 6.99

GuMbo & SoupSeafood Gumbo cup....4.75

bowl....6.49Crab & Shrimp Bisque cup....5.25

bowl....7.99fried Seafood favoriteS

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)Butterfly Shrimp 15.99Tail-less Shrimp 14.99Bon Secour Oysters 16.99Crab Claws 17.99Fried Fish of the Day 17.99Shrimp & Flounder 16.99Shrimp & Oysters 17.99Fried Catfish 14.99

Seafood pLatterS(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Shrimp Lover's Platter 17.99Fried Seafood Platter 18.99Broiled Seafood Platter 16.99Creole Platter 18.99Caribbean Platter 18.99Crab Platter 23.99

Seafood SpeciaLtieS(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Stuffed Shrimp 16.99Shrimp Scampi 16.99Blackened Catfish 14.99Coconut Shrimp 16.99Grilled Shrimp 15.99Shrimp Creole 15.99Crawfish Etoufee 15.99Crab Cake Dinner 15.99

SteaMed Seafood(Served with new potatoes & one side)

Snow Crab Legs - 2 lbs. 26.99Royal Red Shrimp - 1 lb. 22.99Combo - 1/2 pound Royal Reds & 1pound Snow Crab 23.99

toniGHt'S catcH(Served with your choice of two side dishes)Choose from the following preparation styles:Fried Catch 17.99Blackened Catch 17.99Grilled Catch 17.99Broiled Catch 17.99

New Orleans Catch 19.99Mediterranean Catch 19.99Caribbean Catch 19.99*Pecan Encrusted Catch 19.99*Paneed Catch 21.99

Land Lover'S fare(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Hawaiian Rib-eye - (12 oz.) 18.99- add jumbo grilled or fried shrimp

add $4.00Jamaica-Jerk Chicken 14.99Grilled Chicken Breasts 13.99Fried Chicken Tenders 13.99

paStaFettuccini Alfredo 13.99

- with grilled or blackened chicken15.99

- with shrimp or crawfish 16.99Scallops Alfredo 15.99Shrimp & Pasta Marsala 18.99Basil-Pesto Pasta 13.99

- with grilled chicken 14.99- with shrimp 15.99

Side diSHeSSubstitute House or Caesar Salad for a

Side Dish - Add $1.75Sweet Potato Casserole ~ Cole SlawBaked Potato ~ Steamed Vegetables

Yellow Rice ~ French FriesFried Green Tomatoes

Lunch MenuHoMe-StyLe LuncH SpeciaLS

(Served with your choice of two side dishes)Saturday & Sunday - Add $1.00

Fried Shrimp - tail less 7.25Blackened Catfish 7.25Fried Catfish 7.25Broiled Flounder 7.25Fried Flounder 7.25Grilled Chicken 7.25Chicken Creole 7.25Fried Chicken Tenders 7.25Country Fried Steak 7.25Hamburger Steak 7.25Pork Chops 7.25Country Ham 7.25Vegetable Plate 6.99

SandwicHeS(Served with french fries)

Complimentary Ice Tea and BreadServed with All Dine in Lunch Entrees.Add House or Caesar Salad 3.25Substitute Salad for side dish 1.75Po-Boy Sandwich 8.99Cheeseburger 7.99Crab Cake Po-Boy 10.99

*Monte Cristo Sandwich 7.99SaLadS

Dressings: Honey-Mustard, Ranch, BleuCheese, Italian, Thousand Island, French,

Low-Fat Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette,Balsamic Vinegar, Balsamic Vinaigrette,

Sesame Asian, Oil & VinegarRiviera Salad 7.25

- with pecan chicken tenders 9.99- with chicken tenders 8.99

- with boiled shrimp 9.99- with grilled or blackened chicken 8.99

Caesar Salad 7.25- w/grilled or blackened chicken 8.99

- w/boiled shrimp 9.99Gumbo & Salad - a cup of SeafoodGumbo and our 7.99Bisque & Salad 8.50

Seafood favoriteS(Served with your choice of two side dishes)

Add House or Caesar Salad 2.25 Substitute Salad for side dish 1.75Fried Butterfly Shrimp 10.99Fried Oysters 12.99Fried Crab Claws 13.99*Coconut Shrimp 11.99Grilled Shrimp 10.99

Fried Seafood Platter 14.99Broiled Seafood Platter 13.99Stuffed Shrimp 12.99Mahi-Mahi 11.99Yellow-Fin Tuna 11.99Tilapia 9.99Grouper 12.99Snow Crab Legs 16.99Royal Reds - 3/4 lb. 16.99Combo - 1/2 lb. Each 16.99Crab Cakes - 2 cakes 13.99

paStaFettuccini Alfredo 10.99

- w\grilled or blackened chicken 11.99- with shrimp or crawfish 12.99

Basil Pesto Pasta- with Roma Tomatoes 10.99

- with grilled chicken 11.99- with shrimp 12.99

Side diSHeSFried Green Tomatoes ~ Green Beans

Turnip Greens ~Sweet Potato CasseroleCorn Fritters ~ French Fries

Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy ~ Fried Okra Au Gratin Potatoes ~ Steamed Veggies

Kernel Corn ~ Yellow RiceBlack-Eyed Peas ~ Cole Slaw

Lima Beans ~ Macaroni & Cheese

138 West 1st AveGulf Shores, AL

251-948-7294www.Desotosseafoodkitchen.com


Breakfast8am-11am

Full Service Barhappy hour Daily

3 to 6 pm

Daily chalk Board Specials:Bring in This ad For 10% oFF

• Seafood - Fried/grilled-Blackened Seafood Baskets• Po Boys• Salads / homemade Desserts

Lunch Specials 11am - 3pm • early Bird Specials 3pm - 6pm

Kids eat FRee*

251-981-4441open 7 days-a-week

Sun-Thurs 8am-9pm • Fri & Sat 8am-10pm

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Sanroc Cay27267 Perdido Beach Blvd.

Suite 104Orange Beach, Alabama 36561

(251) 981-4441Open 7 Days a Week

7 a.m.-10 p.m.

Now Serving Breakfast - Lunch SpecialsDaily Chalkboard Specials

Take-out available - Homemade DessertsDaily Happy Hour

Ask about catering!Local restaurant what is family owned and

operated

EntreesShrimp PlatterOyster Platter

FishCombo PlatterSeafood Platter

Crab Claw PlatterSmall or Large

Shrimp and GritsCrab Cake Entrée (3)

Daily CatchGrilled Tuna*

Ribe-eye*Add 1/2 doz. shrimpAdd 1/2 doz. Oysters

Ask Server about daily specials!

SidesAll Sides are $2.00

French FriesSweet Potato Fries

New PotatoesGarlic Mashed Potatoes,

Slaw,Hushpuppies,

Cheese Grits, Salad

AppetizersRaw Oysters

1/2 Dozen or Dozen

*Cajun, Baked,Rockefeller, or Grilled

1/2 Dozen or Dozen

Popcorn ShrimpCrab Claws (When Available)

*Fried or SautéedSmall or Large

Chicken Tenders*Regular or Buffalo

GumboCup or BowlTuna Dip

Crab Cakes (2)

Kids MenuServed with Smiley Fries

PB&JFish Sticks

Fried ShrimpChicken TendersGrilled CheeseMini Corn Dogs

Ask your sever aboutour homemade desserts!

Daily Dinner SpecialsOffered from 4 until close

Happy Hour Daily 3-6

Lunch MenuServed Daily from 11-3

Served with fries, slaw and hushpuppies

Shrimp BasketOyster Basket

Fish BasketShrimp/Oyster Basket

PoboysChicken Tender Basket

Happy Hour Daily from 3-6Serving Breakfastfrom 8-11 Daily

SaladsGrilled or Fried with your

choice of DressingHoney Mustard, Ranch,

Italian, Blue Cheese,Raspberry Vinaigrette,

1000, Oil & VinegarShrimp SaladChicken Salad

SandwichesComes with fries, slaw, and

hushpuppiesShrimp PoboysOyster Poboys

Shrimp/Oyster PoboyFish PoboyHamburger

CheeseburgerAdd bacon or jalapeno

Chicken Sandwich*Fried, Grilled or Buffalo

*Tuna Sandwich

The Shrimp Shack27267 Perdido Bch Blvd | Orange Beach, AL

Open Every Day 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

(251) 981-4441Like Us On


*Lunch Specials Daily

*Happy Hour 11-7 Mon.-Fri.

*Sports on our 8 High Definition

Plasma TVs with Surround Sound

*Live Entertainment 7 nights a week

and never a cover charge.

*Full Menu until Midnight!

*Free Wireless Internet

Visit our website for our current nightly music line up!

Orders To Go: CALL 251-948-7262 Highway 59, Gulf Shores 1/4 mi North of the Beach

www.paparocco.com

Papa-Roccos Has It All!


251.965.512926619 Perdido Beach Blvd. • Orange Beach, Alabama 36561

Located at Zeke's Landing Marina

Hours:Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.Friday & Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.www.wolfbaylodgeorangebeach.com

Call us for all your catering needs: Parties, banquets, receptions.

From simple family From simple family gatherings to exquisite formal events, we specialize in off-site catering.

Call us today to set up your catered event.

Off-Site Catering

Newly Remodeled

All NewNightly SpecialsWine List

Try Our NewWWood Fire Grill Selections

251.981-1898

Visit The Hottest Unique Boutique On The Beach!Beachwear • Collegiate Gifts • Home AccessoriesStylish Sunglasses • Unique Jewelry

Hours:Sunday-Thursday 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.Friday & Saturday 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m.www.chachasblingsandthings.com


SeafoodAll Dinners include one trip to the Salad Bar, Baked Potato or French Fries & Hushpuppies

Our Special Seafood Platter .................................................................................................................................................$22Cup of Gumbo, Stuffed Crab, Stuffed Shrimp, Fish, Shrimp & Oysters

Coconut Wasabi Tuna on Sweet Chili Pasta .........................................................................................................................$22Steamed Snow Crab Legs ............................................................................................. 1 Lb. Market PriceFried Crab Claws ....................................................................................................... 1/2 Lb. Market PriceSteamed Royal Reds .................................................................................................. 1/2 Lb. $15 1 Lb. $20Broiled Shrimp Scampi ........................................................................................................................................................$19

14 Butterflied Shrimp lightly seasoned & broiled with lemon, butter & sherryCold Boiled Shrimp Dinner ..................................................................................................................................................$19Fried Homemade Stuffed Shrimp ...................................................... Three (3) .... $13 ..................................Five (5).......$18Fried Butterfly Shrimp ........................................................................ Eight (8) .... $13 ........................Fourteen (14) ......$18Fried Popcorn Shrimp ..........................................................................................................................................................$18Fried Oysters ............................................................................................ Small .... $14 .....................................Large ......$19Fried Shrimp & Oysters ............................................................................ Small .... $14 ......................................Large ......$19Fried Scallops .......................................................................................................................................................................$18Fried Scallops & Oysters ......................................................................................................................................................$19Fried Scallops & Shrimp .......................................................................................................................................................$19Lump Crab Cakes with Rice Pilaf and Asparagus .................................................................................................... Market PriceFried Homemade Stuffed Deviled Crab .................................................One (1) ...... $9 ....................................... Two (2) $11Fried Soft Shelled Crabs ........................................................................Two (2) .... $17 ....................................Three (3) $20Mahi Mahi (Grilled or Blackened) ..................................................................................................................................... $198 Oz. Tuna (Grilled or Blackened) ........................................................................................................................................$19Grouper (Fried, Grilled or Blackened) ..................................................................................................................................$20Snapper (Fried, Grilled or Blackened) ..................................................................................................................................$20White Fish (Fried, Grilled or Blackened) ..............................................................................................................................$17Trigger (Fried, Grilled or Blackened) ....................................................................................................................................$18Fried Flounder Filet ..............................................................................................................................................................$20Broiled Stuffed Flounder Filet ..............................................................................................................................................$23Fried Whole Flounder ..........................................................................................................................................................$19Broiled Whole Stuffed Flounder ..........................................................................................................................................$23ALL DINNERS MAY BE BROILED FOR AN ADDITIONAL $2 - Broiling takes additional preparation time.Additional Plate Charge for Sharing Dinners $2 - No charge if a side salad or potato is ordered!

Steaks - Lobster - Chicken - Entree SaladAll Dinners include one trip to the Salad Bar, baked Potato or French Fries & Rolls.

Two Cold Water Lobster Tail Dinner .....................................................................................................................................$2710 oz. New York Strip with 5 oz. Broiled Cold Water Lobster Tail .........................................................................................$2712 oz. Ribeye .......................................................................................................................................................................$1910 oz. New York Strip ...........................................................................................................................................................$178 oz. Filet Mignon ................................................................................................................................................................$23Summer Salad ......................................................................................................................................................................$16

Mixed Greens with Mandarin Oranges, Toasted Almonds, Sliced Strawberries, Croutons and Raspberry Vinaigrette. Topped with your choice of Grilled Shrimp, Chicken or Tuna

Rare – Cool Red Center • Medium Rare – Warm Red Center • Medium – Warm Pink CenterMedium Well – Warm Center, Slightly Pink • Well-Done – No Pink

Steaks ordered Medium Well or Well-Done cannot be guaranteed for Quality or Texture and require Additional Time to Prepare!

Children’s Menu10 and Under Only Please - Served with French Fries on a Frisbee

Chicken Tenders, Hamburger, Fish or Popcorn Shrimp ..........................................................................................................$6Cheeseburger ........................................................................................................................................................................$6Personal Pan Pizza .................................................................................................................................................................$6Fried Mac & Cheese (4 Squares) ............................................................................................................................................$5

Try One of Our Homemade Specialty Desserts!

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