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Cookout on the Coast

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

Food as energy. Food as a social event. Food as a fundraiser. No matter which way you look at it, the Orange Beach Fire & Rescue folks have it covered Saturday, June 11.

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Savor your share of 4,500 pounds of Boston butt at Orange Beach Fire and Rescue's 43rd Annual Cookout on the Coast.

The preparation of 4,500 pounds of melt-in-your mouth Boston butt will begin Friday morning. These seasoned veterans of the grill know that the slow-cooking process takes a full day, and they will be ready for the first customers by the opening time of 11:00 Saturday morning.

Now comes the time for your big decision: Do you purchase a plate with nearly a pound of pulled pork plus bread, baked beans, slaw and a pickle, or do you opt for two piled-high sandwiches and a pickle? Either way, it’s a mere $8 per plate.

But that’s not your only decision to make during Cookout on the Coast. Desserts prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary will be sold indoors. Good luck choosing just one! Also available, beginning at noon, are bulk quantities of whole butts and bulk pork.

You are encouraged to share your mealtime with your neighbors at the Orange Beach Community Center at 27235 Canal Road, across from Fire Station #2. If you prefer, you may request carry out or even use the drive-thru service—but keep in mind that desserts will not be available at the drive-thru. And please let us suggest that you don’t wait until the closing time of 3:00 to pick up your meals. We’d hate for you to arrive after the supply is gobbled up!

So get a great meal on Saturday and support the ongoing community outreach programs presented by the Orange Beach Fire & Rescue Department. The free CPR classes, fire prevention presentations and public school education programs are vital to the safety of our community. Funding from the cookout also assists with training programs and equipment for our emergency personnel. For more details, call 251-981-6166.

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Rescued Dolphin on the Mend

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

A young dolphin rescued in Gulf Shores, AL is healing under the care of experts in Gulfport, Mississippi.

A young dolphin rescued in Gulf Shores, Alabama is healing under the care of experts in Gulfport, Mississippi.

While enjoying a beach walk the day following a storm, it is common to find an unusual shell, large clumps of drying seaweed, or sometimes a completely cleaned shoreline.

But on November 10, beach walkers on the island of Gulf Shores, Alabama happened upon something much bigger – and it was fortunate that they did.

It is assumed that the strong winds and waves from Tropical Storm Ida were responsible for separating a young bottlenose dolphin from his family. Found 150 yards from the shore, the 2-year-old, six-foot-four-inch, 190-lb. dolphin was in serious condition after being out of the water at least 4 hours. The walkers contacted the Marine Mammal Stranding Network for help. The MMSN then called for a dolphin ambulance from the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, Mississippi.

A team of 20 at the institute has assisted with nursing the dolphin over the past three weeks. Although not completely out of the woods, he has shown marked improvement. After two weeks of being fed through a tube, he now will take fish from the staff and even play with his toys.

Returning him to his natural habitat is the goal. But finding his family may not be possible, and he may be too young to survive on his own. Training and assessments are ongoing, and the final decision on release will be made by the National Marine Fisheries Service.

To learn more about dolphins, visit the websites of Dolphinkind, Animal Planet and National Geographic.

For your next Gulf Shores-area beach vacation, consider the great variety of 1800+ accommodations and the STAR Treatment you’ll experience with Meyer Real Estate.

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