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With American men enlisting in the war effort, the work force quickly diminished. Who would “man” the assembly lines in the factories to produce the many needed items for the current war? Filling a gross short-age of manpower, through the factory gates flooded an army of woman power. Mothers, daughters, secretar-ies, wives and even schoolgirls picked up the factory duties the men had left behind.

Continual appeals were issued from government sources throughout the war, with articles and ads placed in magazines to get women’s attention. Such titles as, “Women, you could hasten victory by work-ing and save your man,” abounded. The Magazine War Guide recommended that all published magazines participate in a “Women at work” cover promotion to emphasize not only defense and factory work, but all kinds of employment opportunities for women. One of the many slogans shouted, “The more women at work, the sooner we win.”

More than six million female workers helped to build planes, bombs, tanks and other weapons that would eventually win World War II. They stepped up to the plate without hesitation and gave up their domestic jobs to accomplish things that only men had done be-fore them. They became streetcar drivers, operated heavy construction machinery, worked in lumber and steel mills, unloaded freight and much more. Proving that they could do the jobs known as “men’s work” created an entirely new image of women in American society, and set the stage for upcoming generations.

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Collections at Baldwin County Heritage MuseumThe Baldwin County Heritage Museum will be featuring personal collections from people in the Baldwin County area. There will be a different collection on display each month. The first collection is scheduled to open July 5, 2012 with Elberta resident Laura Reinhardt’s button collection. This is a returning event for the museum and is sure to be enjoyed by many. If you have a collection you would like to share please contact the museum at 251-986-8375 or stop in for a chat. The mu-seum is located at 25521 Hwy 98E, Elberta AL 36530 and is open free to the public Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 3pm. Volunteer opportunities are available.

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Highlights from 2012

Tropical Linens & Accessories in Foley - “Whether you’re looking for traditional or “beachy”, Tropical Linens offers an extensive selection of chic

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Dutchman’s Lawn & Garden and Dutchman’s Guns & Ammo in Foley - “Ron offers a standing cash discount and tells his customers to bring cash to either store and they are always willing to make a deal.”

Orange Beach Tattoo in Orange Beach - “We believe tattooing is a process and we like to consult with our customers, privately, and help them bring their vision for body art to life.”

Be-jeweled Jewelers in Orange Beach - “There are no high pressure sales tactics used at Be-jeweled. You are welcomed in and encouraged to browse the store.”

Pirate’s Cove in Josephine - “You will always find a happy group of dogs on the premises and, if you’re willing to share a few fries, you may meet a new best friend.”

Garland’s Auto Body in Robertsdale - “At Garland’s, customers often comment that they feel as if they get more for their money while receiving quality work.”

The Gift Horse Restaurant in Foley - “The location holds many memories for long time residents of Baldwin County and The Gift Horse Restaurant has maintained the elegance and historical value of its landmark location for the past 30 years.”

Bama-Fla Discount Golf in Foley - “If your clubs are in need of some TLC or if you’d just like a professional opinion about your club fit, Bama – Fla Discount Golf is your one stop shop and Mr. Pratt will be happy to assist you.”

Jackson-Hewitt Tax Service in Foley - “Those expecting quality work on their personal tax returns need to look no further, at Jackson – Hewitt you will receive the largest refund possible as soon as possible.”

A Fairhope Find in Robertsdale - “The shop is male owned and operated and there is an obvious appreciation for both masculine and feminine antiques.”

Ribs & Reds in Gulf Shores - “Ribs & Reds boasts the largest kids’ menu in town, fabulous ribs, huge crab legs, plentiful portions and excellent service.”

Skywarrior, Inc. in Bay Minette and Pensacola - “As a retired Naval aviator, George Sigler decided he wanted to give back to the United States Navy by training Naval and Marine pilots.”

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Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour - “Depending on the time of day, you may get some insight from the employees on fish cleaning, shrimp deveining or a look at the live blue crabs in the freezer.”

Pate’s Music Hall in Foley - “They are excited to bring live music, in a non smoking and no drinking environment, to a whole new generation of music lovers and hope vacationers add Pate’s to their list of fun things to do while in the area.”

Soldiers Creek Golf Course in Elberta - “Perhaps the perfect formula for a beautiful golf course exists with a piece of property in a natural, undisturbed setting and a family in the commercial turf business.”

Daphne Auction House in Daphne - “The modern day auction house has become a great marketplace for surplus, gently used and unwanted items at deeply discounted prices.”

Paisley Janes in Gulf Shores - “In addition to browsing the store, you will find all of Paisley Janes’ inventory on Facebook and a visual “preview” helps take the guesswork out of shopping for clothes.”

Alabama Gulf Coast Christian Academy in Summerdale - “Faculty and staff strive to teach the whole child and instill a faith in God that the student will retain long after they leave the halls of AGCCA.”

Valere Homes in Fairhope - “They make it their goal to wipe away the negativity that often comes with the “home building experience”, offering each client an initial detailed plan and the ability to compare quality and pricing, ensuring the client is always receiving the highest quality at affordable pricing.”

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Printing Zone in Gulf Shores - “Printing Zone has been at its present location for the past five years and they will celebrate their 12th anniversary the first week of July. They operate their business under the motto, “We don’t just make copies, we make friends.”

Elberta Hardware in Elberta - “The hardware store is family owned and operated and the staff strives to treat customers as they would want to be treated, realizing the success of their business exists only as long as they are of service to the community of Elberta and surrounding areas.”

Credit Central in Foley - “Customers can look to Credit Central for fast service in a professional, confidential atmosphere where the staff is dedicated to making the loan process an upbeat experience. You’ll find plenty of positive representatives willing to help when other financial institutions will not.”


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• Pet Supermarket, located at 27955 US Hwy 98 (the old Blockbuster building in Daphne next to Publix), opened on June 8 and will be holding its grand opening from Thursday, June 28 to Sunday, July 1. The Haven will be present from 11am to 3pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday to help the store kick-off its welcome to the community. Vendors who will be part of the festivities include Publix, Hungry Howie, Go Play Pet Service and Shell’s Kitchen. There will be face painting for the youngsters and fun contests each day, in-cluding Best Dressed Dog, Best Dog Trick, and Best Obedient Dog, all to be judged by the public. In addition, the store will be raffling off a year’s supply of cat or dog food to one lucky winner!

• The Haven will sponsor a microchip and rabies clinic on Sat-urday, June 30, 11am-2pm at Eastern Shore Animal Hospital. Both services are recommended for pets, especially during disaster preparedness season. Microchips and rabies shots will be administered for $10.00 each.

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• Next Mullet Dinner is July 5th. The St. Peter’s Of Bon Secour Episcopal Church’s Fish Frys are held the first Thursday of the month June through September at St. Peter’s of Bon Secour Episcopal Church starting at 5 p.m. and ending at 7 p.m. The other dates for this years fish frys are August 2 and Septem-ber 6. The church is located at 6270 Bon Secour Highway (251-949-6254). A donation of $10 per plate is requested. Each plate includes fried mullet, baked beans, potato salad, slaw, bread, tea and a delicious homemade dessert. The do-nations provide for the church’s various outreach programs.

• July 6, Fri. Our First Friday Dinner Hike. 6:00 pm. Meet at Scenic Highway and Manolete Street (Gaberonne Sign) for a breath-taking walk before going to Mediterranean Plus for dinner. Helen Wigersma and Cynthia Wolfe will lead this hike. For further details call Helen Wigersma (850-484-0528) or sign up in our meetup site http://www.meetup.com/ftawesterngate/

• Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday in Baldwin County will begin at 12:01am on July 6th and will continue through midnight on July 8th. Exempt items include those that citizens need to help them be prepared for any type of severe weather. For a complete list of items that will be ex-empt, please visit www.baldwincountyal.gov.

• July 11 Wed Evening walk and dinner. Meet at 5:30 PM We will meet at Navarre Beach Park. Go over the bridge; at the stop sign, turn left into the park; we will meet at the first parking are on the right. We will walk on beautiful Navarre Beach for about an hour, then go to Stinky’s Fish Camp for dinner. Meet at Navarre Beach Park (go over Navarre bridge to stop sign, turn left into park, & meet in 1st parking lot on right). Contact Christine Hale with any questions at 850-723-5112 or sign up in our meetup site http://www.meetup.com/ftawesterngate/

• July 15 Sun, Paddle Beautiful Boiling Creek! Meet 9 am at Eglin / Yellow River Trailhead, Yellow River Boat Ramp, Mil-ton, FL. Just south over the highway 87 Yellow River bridge left down to the boat ramp. Cheryl Gardner will lead us on a paddle down the beautiful Boiling Creek. Make sure you have your own kayak or canoe and your Eglin Recreation Pass as you will be paddling on Eglin AFB. Expect to see many pitcher plants, spider lilies, ospreys and turtles. Bring

water, lunch, sun screen, bug spray, hat, and of course your kayak, paddle and PDF. We will be paddling about 5 miles on Boiling Creek and 2 miles on the Yellow River. Call Cheryl for any questions 850-484-9111 or sign up in our meetup site http://www.meetup.com/ftawesterngate/

• July 19, Thurs, Western Gate Chapter Meeting at First Chris-tian Church, 6031 Goodrich Dr. Pensacola, Florida 32504. Social: 6:30 PM Meeting 7 PM. This is our monthly chapter meeting where we talk and meet and discuss past activities and report on new activities. The July program will be pre-sented by Dr. Richard Greene, Assistant Director, Gulf Ecol-ogy Division, EPA.. Please contact Helen Wigersma 850-484-0528 for details or sign up in our meetup site http://www.meetup.com/ftawesterngate/

• July 28 Sat, Take a Stroll Through History! First of a New Se-ries of Historic Hikes. Meet 10 am Tivoli High House Gift Shop 205 E Zaragoza St, Pensacola, FL. We will meet inside where we will buy our tickets for our tour of the Historic Pensacola Village and afternoon tour of the Barkley House. Let’s explore Pensacola’s Past by strolling though Pensacola’s Historic Village. We will also have time to cool off walking around TT Wentworth historic museum, either before of after the walking tour of the 11:00 AM tour of the village. Those that like can join us for lunch at near by Darma Blue and after-ward continue the tour with a 2:00 PM tour of the Barkley House. There is a limit of 20 that I will keep so sign up only if you are sure you are coming. There is a charge for the tour: $6.00 adults, Seniors and AAA members $5.00, children 4-16 $3.00. Please contact Peggy Grantham 850-776-5147 for details or sign up in our meetup site http://www.meetup.com/ftawesterngate/

• Triple Threat Dance Studio held a fund raising recital for The Haven no-kill shelter. Nearly 100 people gathered at the Foley Civic Center to watch 20 dancers perform. The event raised about $500.00 for The Haven.

• Steak Dinner at American Legion Post 44 on Gulf Shores Pkwy. Ribeye steak dinner $11.00 every Friday night 5-7pm. Live music to follow until 11pm.

• “Jackie’s Jam” will be held at Pate’s Music Hall the last Friday of every month 4pm-6pm. Join Jackie and her friends for an afternoon jam. All musicians are welcome. Call 251-978-7317 for more info.

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• Tuesdays - Crochet 11:30am (1st & 2nd Tues.); Chair Yoga 2pm ($1.00 for members, $2.00 for guests); Bingo 2pm (2nd Tues.); Potluck 12noon (Last Tues.)

• Wednesdays – Open Jam 8am; Party Bridge 12noon; Line Dance 1pm; BP Checks 12:15-1:15pm

• Thursdays – Senior Travelers 9am (2nd & 4th Thursdays); Pinochle 9:30am (bring a brown bag lunch); Exercise with Loralea 1pm ($1.00 for members & $2.00 for guests); Yoga with Loralea 2pm ($1.00 for members & $2.00 for guests); Open billiards 1-4pm

• Fridays – Senior TOPS Meeting 9am; Intermediate Tai Chi 9am ($1.00 for members & $2.00 for guests); Beginner Tai Chi 10am ($1.00 for members & $2.00 for guests)

• Saturdays - 1st & 3rd Saturday Night Dance, Doors open at 6pm, dance begins at 7pm, live music, $5.00 for members & $7.00 for guests.

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ABSURDITY IN MY FAMILYMy father was a good man who tried his best to take care of his family. I loved him and I miss him. But I want to tell you briefly about three other very special men who greatly affected my young life. I never knew the name of the first one at all. The second man I only knew by his first name, and the third one I only knew by his last name. But all three of them touched my life in unusual ways at unusual times.

I am so thankful that these men came into my life when they did. Yet, incredibly, my father did not want to know them, see them, or hear about them. I know it sounds strange, but he absolutely refused even to listen to the stories that I am about to tell you.

The first one came into my life and back out in less than a minute’s time. I was a seven year old boy, somewhere in a lake. It was the middle of a hot summer. Somehow I got out into water that was over my head, and I couldn’t swim. I remember gasping for breath, bouncing my feet on the muddy bottom of the lake, and reaching up, with my hand no lon-ger able to reach the surface. All sounds of the other people swimming faded away into quietness as I went under into the darkness. Nobody was aware that I was drowning. Absolute panic began to seize me.

Just at that moment, this man came through the water with a “whoosh”, and immediately took me in his incredibly strong arms, carrying me safely to shore! He then sat me down at the water’s edge and quickly disappeared. I remember that I never had the chance to even thank him before he was gone. God bless that young man who literally saved my life! I never knew his name at all. But I remember that when I got home

and told my father, he didn’t even want to hear about it.

The second man was just called “Ernie”. I was twelve years old, and had a job in Constantine’s restaurant in Birmingham. Ernie was the cook. What was so special about Ernie the cook? Just that he was the first adult to ever talk to me and treat me like I was an adult! He spoke with me, on my own level, not “at” me like I was just a dumb kid. With him I felt valued and appreciated. Ernie worked there for many years, with a quiet confidence and maturity that earned him respect from everyone. After I left that job, I even came back a few times, just to see Ernie. But strangely, when I told my father that Ernie was my friend, he strongly disapproved. Dad never even wanted to meet Ernie.

The third man who had such a great effect on my life was known as “Mis-ter Meredith”. I will never forget the day we met. I was seventeen, had just finished high school and joined the U.S. Coast Guard. I was flown to California, and Mister Meredith met us at the entrance to the Coast Guard base in Alameda. He was six foot three, 230 pounds of muscle and steel. He asked me my name, and I told him, “Lee.” He bellowed, “You mean Lee, SIR, don’t you?” My father had instructed me NOT to call him “sir”, so I said no, I don’t mean “sir”, just “Lee.”

Mister Meredith picked me up and shook me until my teeth rattled and my heels kicked against my butt. He asked me if I wanted to live to see another day... and I whimpered, “yes, sir!” From that time on, through the next three months of “boot camp”, Mister Meredith taught me strength of character, endurance, and discipline. He was my company commander, and he was the best. I learned so much from him, and he must have for-given me for that first time we met, because he let me live. And I know that if I saw him today, I would still call him “sir”! The respect I have for

him will never go away.

Unfortunately, my father felt differently.

Perhaps you are wondering why my dad, a really good man in so many ways, would not even want to hear about these men. One had saved my life, one had been a great friend, and one had taught me so much. Yet my father who loved me told me not to honor them, befriend them, or show them respect. Why would he be that way? Would you like to guess?

The answer.... an answer that is beyond all absurdity... was simply this: their skin was black. That was it. For no other reason than their color, Dad rejected these men who had meant so much to me.

Over the years I have learned to appreciate the good that was in my fa-ther, while totally repudiating his ridiculous racial prejudice. He died in 1984, and even before his death many of those attitudes changed.

But can I tell you one more secret? I have dreamed about this, and I have asked God to please let me do one special thing when I get to see my dad again. I want to introduce these three men to him.

I want to say, “Look, Dad, this is the man who saved my life when I was drowning! And this is my friend Ernie!” And my father will give them a big hug and say “Thank You!”

Then I will introduce my father to Mister Meredith.

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The Bible tells when we delight ourselves in him, he will bring it to pass if it is for our good. Then one night right after I got into bed and was so worried about so many things, God spoke this to me and said,”Leila, Leila, don’t worry, everything will be alright.” He said this three times. He sometimes brings that to my remembrance and I’m so thankful to him.

The Lord continued to deal with me but mostly by his word and I’m learning more and more to trust him. Are you trusting him? Is it sometimes hard to believe that he loves you. Tell him you love him and know he loves you even though you may not feel it at times but you believe it because his word tells you. Refuse to tolerate any thought contrary to his word. Refuse to allow or tolerate worry.

1. Is the book of Ishbosheth in the Old or New Testa-ment or neither?2. From Genesis 8, what was the mountain upon which Noah’s Ark

rested? Sinai, Zion, Ararat, Ebal3. Laban, who tried to swindle Jacob, had what relationship with him? Brother, Father-in-law, Friend, Father ANSWERS: 1) Neither; 2) Ararat; 3) Father-in-law; 4) Israelites; 5) Jerusalem;

6) Wicked

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A Note From the EditorThe Roman Candle is my nemesis. In the early 80’s the back of my upper thigh had an encounter with a flam-ing, crackling ball of fire in which I will never forget. In my childhood years I always looked forward to the front yard 4th of July fireworks display until the year I crossed paths with a Roman Candle that tilted and began shoot-ing wildly. I have vivid memories of trying to run and hide behind a car, however, the flames were too fast for my short legs and I wrapped up my Independence Day celebration with ointment and a large bandage.

That was the year I lost my enthusiasm for fireworks and avoided them at all costs unless they were miles away and under the direction of paid professionals. When our kids became old enough to enjoy the fireworks tradition, I eased myself back into the 4th of July front yard display. We enjoyed several years without incident until a few short years ago, while sitting in a canvas chair, I spotted an out of control Roman Candle with fiery balls of heat spinning and darting out of control and headed my way. I moved out of my chair faster than I had in at least 20 years and watched in horror as a fiery ball landed in my chair and burned a hole in it.

In 2009, I swore off Roman Candles for good and lobby against them in the mixed box we usually pick up at the fireworks stand. This 4th of July I hope to observe some great fireworks from a safe distance and urge all parents and adults to supervise their children and fireworks ac-cordingly.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Independence Day,Audrey Chambers

4. From Matthew 10, Jesus instruct-ed the apostles to go among the whom? Heathen, Gentiles, Blind, Israelites5. In Acts 22, where does it say that Paul was brought up? Jerusalem, Shiloh, Samaria, Hebron6. From Job 20, what sort of men suck the poison of snakes? Wick-ed, Aged, Tribal, Leper


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Tues 9-6 • Wed - Fri 9-5 • Sat 10-2

$5 OFF Any ServiceExpires: 7-31-12

Free Mirror With Purchase of Any CartMust Present Coupon Expires: 7-31-12

20% OFF Reg Priced Merchandise Must bring Coupon. 1 coupon per person per purchase.

Expires: 7-31-12

R.K.ICK18465 A Hwy 104, Robertsdale, AL 36567

251-947-9025

Offer Valid Only With Coupon.

10% offPurchase of Family Pack

Expires: 7-31-12

Hole in the Wall Cafe

Summerdale Flea MarketCorner of Highway 59 & County Road 32

One Coupon Per Person Per Purchase... Expires: 7-31-12

Free Drink With Purchase of Lunch Special

Free 20oz drink with sandwichor plate purchase.

No other coupon applies.

Coupon qualifies you to registerto win Large Trough given away monthly.

Expires: 7-31-12

(251) 971-2005 • 10062 Tony Drive, Foley, AL 36535

STORE HOURS: Mon-Sat 9:00am-5:30pm Closed on Sundays

10% OffMust Present Coupon. One Coupon Per Person Per Purchase

1 Coupon Per Person, Per Purchase.1-888-4BILLYS (424-5597) or 251-949-6288

$10 OFF with Purchase of 10 lbs or more headless shrimp not valid with

any other specials.

End of County Road 10 on Bon Secour River

Offer Valid Only with Coupon.

Some Financing Available on Large Repair Work. (Free Estimate)

251-986-8701 23990 Highway 98

1 Mile West of Elberta

“We’ll Get You Back on the Road.”

Elberta Auto Repair

1 Coupon Per Person, Per Purchase. 1-888-4BILLYS (424-5597) or 251-949-6288

$1 OFF Per Pound on All Shrimp Up to Ten Lbs.

This Excludes All Running Specials.

End of County Road 10 on Bon Secour River

Expires:12-31-12

15% OFF your next in-house printing order.

3817 Gulf Shores Pkwy, Suite 3 • Gulf Shores, AL 251.968.7901 Expires July 31, 2012

Large Any Topping $12Extra Large Any Topping $14Must bring Coupon Expires 7/31/12

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For Any and All Distribution Needs or Questions Please Call (251) 229-4519 • June 27 - July 4, 2012 Page 23

Offer Valid Only with Coupon. Offer Expires: 7/31/12

Receive $10.00 Off all Chemicals.

$5.00 Off Women’s Cut and

$3.00 Off Men’s Cut.201 E. Michigan Ave. Suite 104 • Foley, AL 36535

Charisma Hair Studio

5% OFF Any PurchaseMust Present Coupon Expires:12/31/11

3864 Highway 59 South in Foley

GarlandAuto Body$35 DollarHeaDligHt

restorationWitH Coupon

½ mile north of Pope’s Crocery23701 US Highway 59, Robertsdale, Al

251-978-3197www.homesbyvalere.com

251-644-0214

FREECustomized

Home Design with this coupon

Skywarrior, Inc.Flight Academy

Free Introductory FlightPensacola: 4345 Jerry Maygarden Road, Phone 850-433-6115

Bay Minette: 12301 Airport Road, Phone 251-937-5050

Timberland Dental PC301 EAST 1ST STREETBAY MINETTE, AL 36507CORNER OFBLACKBURN ANDEAST 1ST

Free Consultation for Your Dental Needs!

251-580-0979

Expires: 12-31-12

Expires: 7-31-12

With any New Car Title LoanMust Bring Coupon Expires: 7-31-12

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Offer Valid Only with Coupon. Offer Expires: 7/31/12

20% OFF on Regular Priced Items of $20.00 or More!

251-955-5290 3800 South McKenzie (Highway 59)

Foley, Alabama 36535

• Unlimited Rounds per day

• 840 yard 9 hole par 3

• Pull Cart included

• Affordable Fun for Everyone

• Kids 9 & Under Play Freewith paying adult

• No Tee Times Required

PlayGolfAllDay.com

$14 Golf

GoRvingAL.com

RV HideawayCampground

Convenient LocationBeautiful GroundsQuiet & FriendlyPlay Golf Onsite

251-965-6777

+ tax

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

A free drink with purchase of retail golf all day. Coupons must be presented at time of

payment.

Pirates Cove6664 County Road 95 Elberta, AL

1 FREE side order with a sandwich or wing purchase 25

1-987-

1224

1coupon/visit Expires: 7-31-12

Expires: 7-31-12

Expires: 7-31-12

One Coupon Per Person Per Purchase... Expires: 7-31-12

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If you are a...

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GARDEN ACCESSORIESWATER GARDENS

ANTIQUESNATURAL STONE

8153 Highway 59 SouthFoley, Alabama

Monday - Saturday 9 am - 4 pm

• Landscape designer• Idea gatherer• Interior designer• Contractor

• Treasure hunter• Gardener• Antique lover• Shopper

10% Off Any Purchase Any Price!Must Present Coupon. One Coupon Per Person Per Purchase. Expires 7-31-12

Pirates Cove6664 County Road 95 Elberta, AL

10% Off any PizzaFriday, Saturday, Sunday only

251-987-1224

1coupon/visit Expires: 7-31-12

Expires: 7-31-12

Summerdale Flea MarketCorner of Highway 59 & County Road 32

Chiquita’sOriginal Mexican Restaurant

Free Drink With Purchase of Lunch Special

Bring this coupon

RECEIVE 10% OFFyour entire purchase

Hwy 59 • Gulf Shores • Original Oyster House Boardwalk 251-948-5684 facebook

www.shopgeezlouise.com

In store only. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 7/31/2012

Free V Nickel With $10 Purchase

10% Off Total Purchase

Offer Expires: 12/31/11

LoxleyHwy. 59

(North of I-10)

Liquidation Outlet

Coupon must be Present. 1 Coupon Per Purchase.Expires: 7-31-12

10% Off Total Purchase

Offer Expires: 12/31/11

Foley204 East Michigan Ave.

Liquidation Outlet

Coupon must be Present. 1 Coupon Per Purchase.Expires: 3-31-12Expires: 7-31-12

Donate 5 Non-ParishableFood Items and Receive 10% off of Your Uniform Purchase. Donations go to the Prodisee Pantry of Baldwin County.

No further Discounts apply. Expires 7/31/12


Those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint.Isaiah 40:31

Alabama Gulf Coast Christian Academy was founded in 2006 with 21 students but is quickly approaching 100 students in grades PK3 – 12 for the 2012-2013 school year. While there are waiting lists for certain grade levels, there is still room for new students in most of our classes. If you would like your child to receive their education in a close knit, friendly, family type atmosphere where God’s word is taught and emphasized in every subject, then AGCCA may be the place for you. Located in a quiet country setting at the corner of county roads 28 and 71 in Summerdale, AL, the school boasts of a quality Christian education in a family atmosphere. We strive to teach the whole child and instill a faith in God that the student will have with them long after graduation. Our theme for next school year is “Serving in HIS steps” taken from John 12:26. We have daily Bible classes and daily chapel services that will emphasize the idea of serving God. Additionally, this summer AGCCA had a school mission trip to Costa Rica where teachers and students were able to serve others in a foreign context for 10 days. At AGCCA we want to impress on our students that we have opportunities every day to serve God and serve others in His kingdom. In addition to serving God, we have also been earnestly working to prepare for the school accreditation process. We are excited to host our on site visit for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the National Christian Schools Association during April of the 2012-2013 school year. We feel that this accreditation will serve to further validate the excellent education that our students already receive each year. To coincide with SACS accreditation, we have also added a mobile computer lab to our school. We have purchased a classroom set of laptops and plan to use the school’s existing Wi-Fi service to bring the computer lab to our classrooms. We have also hired a certified Art teacher to our staff for the 2012-2013 school year to further serve the needs and talents of our student body. We would like to invite you to stop by our school one day and see the Smart Boards that are in every classroom in action, and say hello to our family of students and teachers. Please visit our website at www.gccacademy.org or call our office at (251)989-2333 for further information about how your child could benefit from a quality Christian education.

www.gccacademy.org

to honor active military, veterans, honor flight participants, national guard, vfW members, local police and fireman, families of active service members and those Who have lost loved ones While serving our country.

beginning at 10 am, on the grounds of the summerdale church of christguest speaker: dr. barry booth - vietnam veteran and honor flight south alabama chairmanlive music, military equipment display, kids inflatables, food, drinks, souvenirs and more....

sponsored in part by the snook foundation

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