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Tybee Island Wine Festival

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God Bless America & God Bless Our Troops!

In April of 2009, my husband and I were looking at a house to rent near the Lighthouse on Tybee Island. I remember standing on the top deck, gazing down upon a large green field next to the Lighthouse and watching an intimate gathering of people – ladies wearing dresses and hats and men with khaki pants and dress shirts - stroll around the grounds with wine glasses in their hands.

I later learned that this was the very first Tybee Wine Festival – what is now the signature fundraising event for the Tybee Post Theater.

The event, which began as a single afternoon of wine tastings and samplings from local restaurants, now covers four days and features four major, fun-filled events offering something for everyone, from wine lovers to culinary enthusiasts.

The 2012 Festival takes place April 12-15. “The Tybee Wine Festival is a celebration of Tybee Island,” said Jim Kluttz, president of the Tybee Post Theater board. “It’s for the people who live here, the people who work here and those who visit from across the globe. We want people on Tybee to have fun, and we want everyone in the local community to benefit from the experiences we at the theater provide.”

The 2012 Festival begins on Thursday, April 12 with Seafood School – From Daufuskie to Tybee, which is now sold out. Things really get rolling on Friday, with an Evening of Oysters & Wine at Marlin Monroe’s Surfside Grill.

There you can sample oysters served a variety of ways including classic oysters on the half-shell, Fannie’s famous Oysters Rockafannie, grilled oysters in garlic butter with fresh parmesan and chive and marinated oysters - ceviche style!

Perfectly matched wines, live music and a live auction complement the Friday feast.

Saturday’s Grand Wine Tasting on the beautiful Tybee Lighthouse grounds features wine tastings from local and regional distributors, culinary delights from area eateries, live music and a silent auction. The centerpiece of every Tybee Wine Festival, it’s a three-hour celebration of all that’s great about Tybee! “When the weather’s right,” said past theater president Pam Lappin, “there’s not a better venue for a wine festival in the country, with that gorgeous lighthouse right there.”

The Festival concludes Sunday with a Champagne Brunch at the Tybee

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Lite Shrine Club, starring a scrumptious menu of baked eggs with cheese and chives, local shrimp and grits with andouille sausage gravy, fresh baked muffins, fruit and delightful desserts, surrounded by the cool breezes of the Atlantic Ocean.

“My ultimate goal is that this event raise $100,000 a year for the theater,” said event founder and spokesperson extraordinaire Cindy Meyer. “I think within the next few years, we’ll be able to hook people into doing the private, high-ticketed events with a very limited audience. We want people to experience things that they just can’t get without getting on an airplane and flying somewhere else.”

Back in 2008, Meyer approached then-board president Lappin with an idea for an upscale and unique fundraiser. “We wanted to have an event that would attract the people we felt would support the theater, donate the money to restore it and then participate in the activities moving forward once the theater is finished,” Meyer said.

“We were looking for something that would put the theater - and the island - on the map. Our Saturday Grand Wine Tasting is so unique. People can come and enjoy themselves, taste the wines, exchange with the wine distributors and restaurants and not have to stand in line eight to twelve deep waiting for a sip of wine. The people who are involved in the industry have been very supportive of keeping our event small and keeping it special. And, distributors love this event because normally they don’t get to see the public enjoying their product.”

Significantly, Meyer added, “it has been done with just a handful of people on a shoestring budget, which is great, because all of the money raised goes directly to the theater. One hundred percent of the profits generated from this Festival go towards the restoration and operation of the theater.”

Meyer and Lappin believe the Tybee Wine Festival will continue to grow. “The intent was always to bring this to a full week’s worth of events,” said Lappin. “We want to encourage people to stay and to encourage those who may not want to do one thing to do something else – someone who maybe isn’t a wine drinker would like to go to the cooking school.”

“Next year,” said Meyer, “our goal is to hold an event in the Post Theater!”

The Tybee Wine Festival runs Thursday to Sunday, April 12-15. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit TybeeWineFestival.com.

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Hello Tybee and Happy April!

Our Tybee Visitor Center numbers have been up and all this mild weather has been great for business here on Tybee! The Tybee Irish Heritage Celebration Parade could not have been better with great floats, bands and dance performances. Of course Tybee’s Irish Heritage Celebration would not be complete without Barabbas and The Tribe (our favorite Junkanoo band), the Beach Chair Brigade, the Shriners and all the other festive floats and entries!

In March, Vicky traveled to Louisville, KY to attend the Travel South Showcase. This conference showcases the southern states and their tourism products, accommodations, restaurants, attractions, etc. Tybee Island is now very familiar to people and tour operators have a lot of interest in what we have to offer! Many folks were interested in our area for the Civil War Sesquicentennial events at Fort Pulaski and events at our Tybee Lighthouse. People were excited about all the great parades, festivals and events here on Tybee throughout the year!

There are also a lot of Girl Scouts visiting Savannah and Tybee for the 100th Anniversary of this great organization established by Juliette Gordon Low! Girl Scouts have been a big part of our tourism in Savannah and Tybee for many years and we look forward to welcoming them throughout this year and for many years to come!

The Tybee Wine Festival, April 12-15, looks to be a great event with four wonderful events: The Seafood School, an Evening of Oysters and Wine, the Grand Wine Tasting and the Champagne Brunch to round out the weekend!

The same weekend the Tybee Arts Association will host their art show and sale appropriately titled “Thirsty”. Don’t forget about the 8th Annual Tybee Turtle Trot Beach Run on Saturday, April 28th! Third Thursdays is back in full swing with Chris Desa at the lot at Tybee Oaks on April 19th from 5:30-7p.

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campaign again this year beginning after Easter and running thru April 30th. With the rising gas prices this campaign is designed to increase awareness of Tybee Island in our near drive markets namely Augusta, Macon and Atlanta. We’ll be spreading the word that Tybee Island is Georgia’s Easy to Reach Beach and less than a tank of gas away through a combination of online, print and radio advertising. Our messaging will encourage people to go to TybeeVisit.com to register to win weekly gas card giveaways with the gas card winners qualifying for a chance to win a complimentary Tybee Island getaway!

Congratulations to “Vicki’s On Tybee” which opened the beginning of March with a ribbon cutting.

Stop by and check out their great new menu! The Beachview Bed & Breakfast had their grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thursday, March 22nd and Tybee is very excited to have this great inn open for business!

The Tall Ships Challenge will be coming in May and if you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact erin@riverstreetsavannah.com or go to the website SavannahTallShipsChallenge.com. This is going to be a fantastic event and the departure parade of the ships will come right by Tybee Island on their way north!

This will be Vicky’s last article for the Tybee Breeze as she is pursuing a new career in the tourism field as a group tour director. She will be attending the International Tour Management Institute in San Francisco in June for training, and then returning to Wilmington Island as her home base. In her own words, “It has been a pleasure getting to know many of you and I will always be spreading the word about Tybee! I was less than a year old when I made my first trip here and 58 years later I love it more and more…….not goodbye just see you later!”

We’ll miss you Vicky!

Have a great Tybee day! If you have any questions please contact: Lindsay Fruchtl - lindsay@ tybeevisit.com Tybee Breeze

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Folks, once again Tybee has fallen victim to aliens, and I’m not talking about our friends from South of The Border either. It wasn’t enough for these space cadets to baffle us with their crop circles.

Now they have taken to abducting sand dunes. The first incident occurred near Fourteenth Street early last month. This was followed by another attack in front of Captain’s Row. People have commented to me “off the record” that surely somebody had to see them in action. One local observed that if the City Marshal can spot a sheet of plywood leaning against someone’s house and cite the homeowner for not having a building permit, it would be next to

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impossible for these latest antics to go un-noticed.

The answer is really quite simple: Space aliens are invisible. Let’s keep in mind that they may also be responsible for the disappearing cats on the island.

Moving on now to a more important question. Who slipped a Mickey in my drink at Micheal Elliott’s wedding? For those of you who don’t know what a Mickey Finn is, I’ll explain. A Mickey Finn, commonly referred to as a Mickey, is a drink laced with a drug. I don’t think it was a Ruffie because I didn’t have the symptoms. Oh, don’t know what a ruffie is? Ruffie is the common name for flunitrazepam, sold under the brand name Rohypnol (ro-hip’-nol), which is almost always mispronounced. This drug was originally prescribed as a sleeping pill but soon found a more popular use at nightclubs. It is the original “date rape” drug. Anyway, I certainly don’t think I was over served, as Christine would never pour on the “heavy handed” side. I gave the groom away, and from what I’ve heard, it was a beautiful ceremony.

Til next month keep your eyes open for aliens, ruffies, and missing cats.

You can reach Ole Slo at oleslo@yahoo.com

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This and That

By Judy O’Neill

Spring!!? One day it’s winter and the next day it’s spring. This happens to me every year so you’d think given the number of years that I’ve been alive, I’d be a little more prepared. It’s April. ALREADY!!?

Spring starts in our area on March 1st. I know that. On the last day of February, it’s cold and drab. The very NEXT day, on March 1st, the azaleas burst into bloom, it’s warm again, everybody’s wearing shorts and flip flops, and the tourists invade. And I’m sitting there thinking...AGAIN?

That means I’ve got to go find all the spring-ish clothes I just put away, sort through the flip flop wardrobe, and try to figure out if I can squeeze this year’s edition of myself into last year’s stuff. Let the games begin.

Life on the bike path always lets me know that the “season” is upon us. It’s like overnight there are people everywhere. Walking. Jogging. Biking. Going “woo-hoo.” Waking me up in the wee hours...that’s any time after 10 PM. And this year, lo and behold, there’s an addition to the bike path entertainment in front of the house. The pedal and drink thing. WOW! The first time I heard that approaching our block on our winter quiet street, I didn’t know if I’d forgotten about one of our Tybee parades or if there was just a loud party going on that no one had invited me to.

And now I’ve got to re-adjust to traffic issues that spring brings. Traffic patterns change as visitors show up. Everybody gets a little squirrelly. Oddly, traffic on Tybee this entire year has been different. It seemed that the number of weeks where traffic was pretty much controlled by us locals were fewer. Already, we’ve got the speed demons on the Tybee Road trying to get to Tybee before the ocean dries up or all the sand washes away (or magically disappears). Add to that the folks, especially this year, who decide to drive 20 miles an hour UNDER the speed limit once they pass Breezy Point, and I’m needing a glass of wine and two Advil by the time I make it home or to the office or anywhere!

My car won’t even GO 20 miles UNDER the speed limit without me riding the brakes within the city limits.

Spring. A time of adjustment. Wardrobe dilemmas. Visitor invasions. Traffic snafus. And don’t even get me started on the stupid daylight saving time issue. I’m still wondering what time it is. Oh, who cares?

It’s Tybee. I’m going to open the vino, sit on the porch, feed the squirrels, and watch the world parade by.

Judy O’Neill has written for the Breeze for the past 11 years.

She was named “Best Local Columnist” at the 2011, 2008 and 2006 Breezy Awards and “Best Local Real Estate Agent” at the 2005 Awards. Judy and her husband John have lived on Tybee since 1983 and own Tybee Island Realty. She can be reached for comment at tybeechick@aol.com.

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TYBEE MEMORIAL CEMETERY - CHAPTER 2 THE WORTHAMS

The Wortham family’s burial plot is in the southeast corner of the cemetery. Five tombstones mark the graves of Mr. and Mrs Wortham, their five-year old son, and Mrs. Wortham’s brother and sister.

George Hale Wortham moved to Savannah from England in 1870. In 1875 he married Elizabeth Lockhart. The couple moved to Tybee shortly thereafter and acquired a large parcel of land in the vicinity of what would eventually become Memorial Park. He farmed the land, looked after the Town’s waterworks, supervised elections, managed the Ocean House Hotel, and ran a horse and buggy service from the landing at Lazaretto Creek to the south end of Tybee.

Elizabeth Wortham was the first postmistress of Tybee and operated the Town’s post office out of the old

Martello Tower, a lookout tower built near the lighthouse in 1815, used by the Union Army in the Civil War, and destroyed by the US Army in 1915 because it obstructed their field of fire from the gun batteries at Fort Screven.

The Worthams likely had a small burial plot near the present cemetery where they buried Elizabeth’s brother, David Lockhart, in 1886 and her sister, Emma Lockhart Noble, in 1896. In 1888 they buried their five-year old son, George Avelo Wortham, the only one of their seven children known to be buried on Tybee.

In August of 1881 a hurricane described as “the fiercest gale ever known” struck the Island causing great damage. During the Wortham family’s stay in Savannah at this time, their son, Charles Green Wortham, who was born on Tybee in 1880, died while the family was travelling on Ogeechee Road. Charles was likely buried in the family plot on Tybee, but no record exists.

In August of 1893 the Island was hit by another strong hurricane, described in the minutes of the Town council meeting as a “terrible cyclone” which destroyed or severely damaged almost all structures on the island.

From a later article in the Savannah Morning News: “In the storm… when so much damage was wrought to property on Tybee Island, Mr. Wortham’s home [believed to be on 2nd Street near the ocean] was washed by the waves and members of his family had narrow escapes from drowning.

While Mrs. Wortham was attempting to leave the house with her infant child [two-week old Victoria Lurlene Wortham] the baby was swept out of her arms and floated away on the flood. The child was rescued and finally resuscitated. … Mrs. Wortham never entirely recovered from the shock caused by the experience.” Mrs. Wortham died a few years later in 1896.

In 1904 the U.S. Government bought land belonging to George Wortham along with three other lots for $300. The Wortham family burial plot was probably moved to the present cemetery at that time. Mr. Wortham died in 1906, and his obituary states that “he was buried in the new cemetery on the Island.”

The photo inset shows the Wortham plot to the left of the oak tree. To the right of the tree you will see a white gravestone marking the burial of a young German sailor, Max Eggert who drowned in Lazaretto Creek in 1879. Next month’s article will begin with what we learned about Max. Bernie Goode has been writing for the Breeze for four years.

Readers with questions or comments are encouraged to write Bernie at berniegoode@gmail.com

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As promised in my last column, I want to share with you the goals that have been established by the new City Council. We met in our first City Council workshop recently and developed a list of things that we wanted to accomplish. The list was developed by asking each Council member to list at least five items that they wanted to see action on during their term in office. I also added my goals to the list as well. Many of us had items that overlapped. For example, finding a reliable source of funding for beach renourishment was submitted multiple times. Any action on these items will take place via action at Council meetings which always afford citizens the right to provide input, opposition, suggestions, etc. Here is the comprehensive list. It is not listed in any particular order in terms of priority or frequency of responses.

• A comprehensive review of the city’s capacity to provide services (water/sewer) to current and forecasted populations.

• Designation of Tybee Island as a Certified Local Government with regards to Historic Preservation thereby providing incentives to property owners to restore historic properties.

• Bring water and sewer income in line with expenses.

• Improve the quality of life for the city’s residents especially with respect to noise, trash, traffic, and parking.

• Make plans for paying for future beach renourishment projects.

• Move forward with a new public safety facility and secure SPLOST funding for this facility.

• Continue to support funding for our infrastructure needs.

• Ensure that our businesses have the opportunity for input to deal with the influx of tourists by continuing to have pre-season and post-season meetings with City staff.

• Complete the Salt Meadows road improvement project.

• See every effort made to find stability in the City’s Zoning Department.

• Improve communication between city hall and the rest of the island.

• Move the WW II Monument to the Veteran’s Monument area in Memorial Park.

• Start a commercial recycling program.

• Reduce the City’s energy use and

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the overall Island’s water consumption.

• Extend our bike trails and obtain Gold level designation for being a “Bike-Friendly” community.

• Obtain Tybee’s fair share of LOST and SPLOST taxes which are both up for negotiation soon.

• Secure funding for new bridges over the Lazaretto Creek and Bull River.

• Build our unrestricted/undesignated fund balance to 4 months without raising taxes.

• Enhance the appearance and functionality of the business district between 14th to 16th on Butler.

• Make improvements to the 14th St. parking lot.

• Fix the bicycle trail in Memorial Park.

This “to do” list is in addition to our Short Term Work Program (STWP) which was the outcome of our most recent Master Plan. The STWP is included in our Council agenda once a month and serves as the basis for much of the work the City has undertaken since the last Master Plan was completed. The list of goals above certainly does not replace the STWP but the reality is that each person elected to office has certain things that he or she wants to accomplish. Nine times out of ten, these things are not controversial and simply require some teamwork to see through to fruition. Sometimes the way in which the goals are achieved causes disagreement.

And sometimes, new information or perspectives come to light as we work through the process of public input and budgeting. For instance, we have been working on fixing the bike path through Memorial Park. We have had discussions at recent Council meetings about where the path will be located and whether it will consist of pervious or impervious materials. In the end, despite some disagreements and a lot of dialogue, we will get it done and it will be a significant improvement over the existing path. I have no doubt that as we work on other items on the list, input from our citizens will shape the way in which we go about accomplishing these goals. We’ll have some interesting discussions about some of these things at Council meetings. Some things listed above may even get scratched off the list. And many additional items will be added. But I am confident that this group will work together to make Tybee even better.

I am looking forward to working with our City Council members, our staff and our citizens as we attempt to accomplish some good things for our community.

Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions, concerns or suggestions. I can be reached on my cell at 844.8427 or via e-mail at buelterman@hotmail.com.

Mayor’s Night In will be on Tuesday, April 9 from 6 to 8 PM. Please contact Clerk of Council Jan Leviner for an appointment at 786.4573 ext. 103. Have a wonderful April!

Please don’t ever hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or suggestions. I can be reached on my cell at 844.8427 or via e-mail at buelterman@ hotmail.com.

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“PEACEFUL JOURNEY�

Inspiration happens when we can allow ourselves a moment to be calm. Like the calm before the storm which sends the rain to replenish the earth.

This calm has the ability to replenish our souls to give us new dreams and strength to reach places we thought could never happen.

Today is a brand new day, a time to start again, a time to make my life be what it is to be.

What is it to be? What should I do next? Have I lost my purpose? You can begin your day with a new dream and a new hope that all is going to be ok at this present moment. This may represent a time for you to clarify some part of your life. It may mark a time of illumination when things start coming together and making sense for you. If you have experienced any confusion, now is the time to ask for directions in your journey.

Take note of which thoughts keep you blinded and clear those from your mind. Take courage and seek the path of peace for you.

New inspiration is right at your feet... Once we put our toes in the sand we can feel the power of the tides as they release everything that holds us back.

Inspiration comes from everywhere! Take the first step... A brand New day!

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THE TALL SHIP FUNDRAISER WILL BE A BLAST!

Dear Fran,

By Cullen Chambers I recently treated the three daughters of a friend of mine to a dinner out. They wanted Mexican and I agreed. The next day I had a most upset stomach, if you know what I mean. Why does Mexican food always give me the trots?

Signed,

Afraid To Leave the House Dear Afraid, And now you know why it’s called Montezuma’s revenge!

Adios,

Fran Dear Fran, How come my gynecologist always leaves the room while I get undressed?

He’s seen it all,

Confused Dear Confused, You’ve stumped me with that one. Why does your doctor tell you to get undressed when you visit him for a sore throat?

Modestly,

Fran Dear Fran, There’s this person who shows up every place I go. I think she’s stalking me or spying on me. It’s really eerie.

Do you think it’s just a coincidence and that I’m over reacting?

Paranoia abounds!

Schitzo Susie Dear Schitzo, No. I have the same problem. In fact, I think we’re talking about the same person. I always just thought she had the hots for my husband Fred. Now, I’m not so sure!

Freaking out,

Fran

Hopefully you all have heard of the Tall Ship Festival taking place in Savannah in early May of this year. As of the last report from Visit Savannah, over 15 tall ships have committed to the festival.

While the ships will be arriving in Savannah at different times, all will be leaving Savannah and sailing by Tybee at the same time which will provide Tybee Island a unique opportunity to participate in this international and most likely once in a life time event. The Tybee Island Historical Society is hosting a special event to raise funds to repaint the exterior of the historic Tybee Lighthouse. This event will take place on Monday May 7th 2012 from noon until 3:00 at the Tybee Island Shrine Club. The Crab Shack has generously offered to donate the catered lunch and we have set the admission fee at $25.00 each ticket to attend the event. Along with a delicious lunch, a cannon crew will fire salutes to the ships as they depart the Savannah River channel as they pass by Tybee Island.

We were wrongly concerned about a lack of interest for an event on a workday. We currently have 120 people who have reserved tickets for the event which has limited spaces. I would urge anyone interested in this once in a life time event to call 786-5801 as soon as possible and make arrangements to come by and purchase tickets. We are looking forward to a great Tybee event to benefit the painting of the Tybee Lighthouse next year. We did a similar event in 1998 and it was Fun! Fun! Fun!

Dear Fran, I enjoyed all the St. Pat’s festivities in your area. You people sure do have a lot of parades. Is there one planned for April? From the behavior I witnessed in March, you’ve got a lot of fools, and…. Well, I’m just hinting that you could….

Hate to say it!

Bill Spade Dear Bill, If you’re hinting that you think we could have a parade of fools, you’re right. Actually, we pretty much all behave like fools or crazy people from now until our brief winter hibernation period sometime close to Thanksgiving.

Just wander down Tybrisa on any Saturday evening and join us.

Fools rush in,

Fran

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GREETINGS TYBEE! Third Thursdays on Tybee continues this month with Chris Desa! Desa, a folk musician and former ship captain, who continues to travel throughout the world working at sea, will be performing April 19 from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at the lot at Tybee Oaks. Desa skillfully plays six / twelve string guitar and the melodic autoharp. He blends known tunes from the ‘60s and ‘70s with his own compositions. You will enjoy this “Outdoor Listener’s Delight” with Desa as he shares his eclectic mix with you while you stroll

On Tuesday nights the Shrine Club hosts “Supper Club,” and EVERYONE is invited! Dinner is only $8!

They serve $2 well, beer & wine, and $4-5 premiums (that has to be the cheapest place on the island)!

There is a spectacular view of the mouth of the Savannah river where you can watch the ships coming and going, the beach, Hilton Head Island and the lighthouse. Until you become a member you must call 786-4362 and leave your name and how many will be attending the dinner.

Membership is only $10 a year! And the money goes to transporting the children they help to and from the hospital. They also have a 50/50 raffle every week. The Shrine Club is available for parties, events, weddings & receptions. You can get married outside on Battery Brumby with the lighthouse as a backdrop, then head inside for the reception with a view of the beach. You definitely have to go check it out!

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the area and take in the views, enjoy tasty treats and shops throughout the corridor. We hope to see you there!

Donations are accepted and greatly appreciated during the performances to assist the BHT Program’s efforts to host community based activities throughout the corridor.

It is hard to believe, but it has already been one year since the Savannah to Tybee Beach Shuttle service began. This partnership with the Coastal Regional Commission’s Coastal Regional Coaches continues to gain momentum. Over the past year, thousands have ridden the shuttle to Tybee to enjoy the culture, shops, dining establishments, and visit friends. The economic return is well over $75,000 (formula courtesy of CRC via the National Business Coalition for Public Transit).

As a reminder, the shuttle departs from the Savannah Visitors Center daily at 10am, 11am, 2pm and 5pm to bring people to Tybee. The first stop (35 mins after the hour) on the island is at the Tybrisa / Strand Roundabout and the second stop (45 mins. after the hour) is at North Beach near the Lighthouse & Shrine Club. The fee is $3 each way.

I hope you enjoy the month while enjoying the nostalgic beauty of Tybee. There is always someone to talk to, something to do and to experience in our community…nature, culture and of course, shopping and dining. Tybee businesses proudly serve the locals as well as Island visitors. When you buy local, you help support your community, your neighbors and your friends. A list of businesses with doors open to you is available on the Better Hometown webpage located under “IT’S ALL RIGHT HERE ON TYBEE YEAR ROUND!” @ http:// www.cityoftybee.org/BetterHometownProgram. aspx.

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the Redfish Magic with your favorite flip tail shad attached.

The wire on these are stout and the hooks beefy enough I started out 30 years ago as just a live to handle our biggest reds. Bayou Buck bait fisherman here, that’s how my buds Fishing Lures also has a good product, fished, shrimp, pollywogs and mullet. their inline spinners are top notch. Gold Today we still use live bait on most of our Johnson spoons come in a variety of charters. The skill level of most anglers sizes and hold up best in the salt water. just doesn’t allow for anything but in order

Top water strikes from sea trout to catch fish all day. Nothing wrong with and redfish are about as exciting as it live bating, it’s just a better high knowing gets, but the reason I like them most is you tricked them into eating your favorite their casting distance. I can reach out and lure under the conditions, tide and time touch a school of redfish in 6 inches of of day. Tournament fishing has forced water and they never know I’m there. Zara me into learning what works and what Spook and Super Spook Jr. are in my box 25 inch red caught with artificial doesn’t. along with Top Dog, Top Dog Jr., Pup and dog biscuit.

Years ago the only artificial She Dog. These are different sizes and baits you heard about being used around have different pitches when walked on the here were screw tails, Rapala and a buck water. Fish can be very sensitive to these tail jig. Now days there are hundreds of sounds and what works one day may hard baits and plastics to choose from, not the next, try a few different lures and many crossing over from the fresh water speeds before giving up. Bone, mullet, side. I remember going into River Supply black/yellow head and white/redhead are way back and there being a homemade some good colors to start with. wooden bin with dividers ten feet long

D.O.A. or Billy Bay shrimp worked with every color of screw tails you could under a popping cork is deadly for trout imagine. Chartreuse and Christmas tree and redfish. Even beginners and novice being two of my favorites. The old timers Catlin’s first red caught on artificial. anglers can catch fish with these lures would tie a piece of red ribbon to the jig when worked properly. Short snaps of the head for extra flash. Pull tabs from beer cans were affixed cork then let the shrimp fall naturally. Don’t tell Uncle George to hooks for Spanish mackerel fishing. We’ve come a long I told ya. Colors don’t matter as much as how you work the way baby. Here are a few that catch fish in our home waters, cork. Don’t drag the shrimp, short snaps and let it fall. maybe it will save you a few bucks with all the marketing I think the gulp scented baits are over rated to a gimmicks out there. certain degree, do they work, yes, but I use them mostly

Let’s start with the soft plastics, I ‘m a big fan of when all else has failed. With the exception of their ghost the Bass Assassin flip tail shad 4’’ and they now have a shrimp, which I love, it’s crabby and shrimp like at the same 5’’ version (hard to find) little bigger profile bait. I use a time and deadly on a 1/0 weedless hook. Soaking these 2/0 weighted Mustad weedless hook with the 4’’ and a 4/0 baits like you would a dead shrimp or piece of mullet works with the 5’’. Jig heads work, but the weedless hooks work great on finicky reds, let um sit, they will eat it. We call it better around the shells and in the grass. D.O.A. also has dead sticking. basically the same 4’’ called C.A. L. shad. Go to colors, While there are many more effective lures and new penny, red/gold belly, white/ chartreuse tail, gold and techniques that will catch fish, thought I would give y’all the pumpkinseed. nuts and bolts of what I find works day in and day out for

Split tail shad or jerk baits are winners here as me. Hope this helps you catch more fish. well. D.O.A. has a small 4’’ C.A .L. jerk bait that I like and I’ll see ya in the river, Capt. Stan Exude and Zman have a bigger profile 5’’ baits, some are About the Captain: Captain Stan Allen (alias Fred) owns floaters and super glue will keep the Zman bait affixed to & operates Marshland Inshore Fishing Adventures, a local the keeper all day. Hooks are the same as for the above flip guide service that runs out of Chimney Creek Marina (The tails. Colors, if its pretty I’ll try it, I’m a sucker for new colors.

Crab Shack), on Tybee Island. Captain Stan has been a Tybee

Spinner baits and weedless spoons are great resident for over 28 years. Stan is a professional redfish angler for www.Skinnywaterproducts.com and a pro staff member search baits and can be worked slow or fast. These baits at www.power-pole.com. Contact info: 912-786-5943 ~ www. work great rolled through our thick spartina grass. I like

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marshlandadventures.com. E-mail captstans@bellsouth.net.

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By Debbie Brady Robinson Extra, Extra, Read all about it! BIG Changes are happening … Hall of Frames and the Atlantic Beacon Gallery are on the move!

It has been a while since this writer/artist has contributed an article to the Tybee Breeze. This has been due to a number of somewhat life altering events on the home front. The most recent, of which, has fueled and inspired some new and exciting changes!

My husband Mark and I are now in our fourteenth season of owning and operating the Hall of Frames custom frame shop, and the Atlantic Beacon Gallery, on Tybee. While we have immensely enjoyed owning and operating our businesses over all these years, life has sent us a message… We have been forced to realize that it’s time to slow down a bit! Mark, though doing really great, suffered a heart attack last December.

Such a dramatic health scare was a life awakening event for us! We have done a lot of soul searching over the last several months and, as a result, we have decided to make some changes.

First, we are in the process of relocating the frame shop (Hall of Frames) to the north end of the island, into the Sundance Square complex, next door to Seaside Sisters. We think it will be a genuinely good move! Since the frame shop is more of a “destination”, it is not as important for it to be located in the busy south end “walking” tourist district. This should make finding a parking spot a lot less stressful for quick pick up and delivery of items by our framing customers; especially during the summers! This location will also be a “signature gallery” showcasing my own personal art work, as well as a few other wonderfully artistic creations!

While we will be maintaining the Atlantic Beacon Gallery, and keeping its location on the south end of the island, there will be some changes. The gallery will begin to function as, what will basically be a “co-op” form of operation; participating artists will show their art, as well as work a shift or two each month, in the gallery.

Folks love to “meet the artists“; so this will give patrons an opportunity to see more of the supremely talented individuals responsible for creating all of the wonderful “AMERICAN MADE, The Island Way“ treasures to behold in the Atlantic Beacon Gallery!

It will take us a few months to transition over fully into the co-op style of operation. Eventually, as a participating artist, yours truly will continue to show my work, but begin to reduce the amount of time devoted to working in the gallery. We will initiate the “co-op” style of operation, under our current business ownership; however, Mark and I have decided that our long range goal is to “semi-retire” by selling the gallery, either in its

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entirety or in equal shares, to those artists participating in the co-op style of operation.

Mark and I want to thank all of our wonderful friends, patrons, talented artists and staff, who have supported us and our businesses over the last fourteen years; and we hope you will continue to do so as we embark on this new and exciting venture!

Thanking you, we are Sincerely,

Debbie & Mark

Debbie Brady Robinson & Mark D. Robinson

By Lisa Callahan

Spring is here and a new season begins at the Community Garden. Gardeners old and new came to our cleanup day on March 10 to prepare beds for the new season. Dollar weed and crab grass proved to be challenging but not insurmountable and we prevailed!

Many beds have early spring and late winter vegetables, such as lettuces and broccoli and peas, and in the next month or two these vegetables will be replaced with our summer standards of tomatoes, eggplants, peppers and so many more. Our sturdy fruit trees are leafing out nicely.

We are excited about the new directions our garden will be taking. We have a box dedicated to the Rising Tyde Food Pantry, and will have boxes for communal herbs and flowers. We are also reworking our compost heap. We will be having a Pot Luck Happy Hour on the third Friday of each month at 6 PM in the garden. Bring beverage, snack, chair and friend and join us! Check our sign periodically for more information about our activities.

There are still several boxes available. The fee is $50 per year, and you need not be an experienced gardener – we are helping each other learn about composting and fertilizers, the best varieties of vegetables to plant, and the how to make the most efficient use of water. It is a group effort. If you are interested in joining or in getting more information, call Lisa at 786-8328 or visit the Tybee Island Community Garden on Facebook.

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Father and Son Double up!

Spring is here and love is in the air! Tybee Wedding Chapel’s team has been really busy meeting brides who are considering our island for their destination wedding. We have complete 35 weddings and several more events!

Ray Anaya, the director of events for the chapel, has earned another Five Star Review with The Knot. We are thrilled and honored by his accomplishments. He and Carla Michael make a perfect team.

Drop by the chapel and check out our enclosed lower level. It makes the building look so much larger and more finished. The brides and grooms are excited about having more space for sit down dining. The lower level, veranda and grounds will be used for cocktail hour while the chapel is being transformed from “intimate wedding” to the “reception of your dreams”. Many of the caterer’s are excited about serving their specialty meals on the lower level which will be pre-set with tables, chairs, linens and flowers.

The wedding party then can have a larger area upstairs for the dance floor and music.

For those of you who are not familiar with our chapel we encourage you to call and allow us to give you a tour. All of Tybee is proud of this first big step towards becoming a wedding destination with a valid reception facility for 180 guests.

We do provide the tables, chairs, sound and lighting for the chapel at no additional charge.

Lannie and I will be hanging around the chapel this spring working on the grounds and enjoying offering a free tour.

We hope to see you soon. As of yet we have not had our sweet sixteen party, class reunion or vow renewal.

Stacye, Lannie, Ray and Carla

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Experience Luxury, Oceanfront Style Living on Tybee is fantastic this time of year! The azaleas are in bloom and everyone seems to be outside celebrating this beautiful weather working in the yard, riding bikes or walking hand in hand.

Tybee is romantic in the spring!

St. Patrick’s weekend on Tybee was one of the largest yet and both parades were tons of fun! Lannie and I enjoyed watching the Irish Heritage Parade with our friends on the South end. Tybee Islanders and visitors love our small town parades. The big parade downtown was fabulous with Tybee Island having over 8 floats representing our island all in one lovely group.

Tybee Island Tourism’s float looked great as did the Crab Shack Junk-A-Noo Crew!

School will be out for our young Spring break families and it looks like April will be busy on Tybee with children coming to Tybee for their last week before the end of the school year. The emails keep saying...

“We have heard such good things about your island and want to come for our first time.” It reminds us how lucky we are to live in such a great community.

Oceanfront Cottage has been invited to participate in the revival of the Tybee Garden Club. We are happy to join in and look forward to the first meeting on April 1. The goal is to landscape the Tybee Recycle Center and make that area look great. I have asked if there could be a category to recognize vacation rental properties for excellence in landscaping. If we could get our Owners interested in “prettying up” their yards and competing with each other in that category it would benefit every neighborhood on the island.

I wish to remind the neighbors of vacation rentals managed by Oceanfront Cottage that we want to be good neighbors. If you think you are going to have a problem with a guest please let us know immediately so that we may be pro-active in explaining the Tybee good neighbor policy.

We are constantly being contacted by brides who wish to have receptions in our homes. Our staff has been very patient in explaining that we would love them to be married on Tybee but the neighbors do not want a wedding a weekend next door. We have been successful so far in keeping these weddings out of the homes and assisting with alternative locations for the reception or rehearsal dinner.

Lannie and I look forward to seeing you around Tybee. We hope to be boating and riding bikes more this spring than last year. We are going to try to enjoy the island more when we are not working.

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By Carolyn Jurick Thank you to the Marine Rescue Squad, MacElwees, Papa’s, Xi Delta Chi Sorority, the wonderful volunteers and all of you who came out in the horrible weather on March 3 to support the Chicken Dinner. It was a great success and we netted $1700. Thank you one and all!

The petition has been turned in and we have received word that it is complete. We will hear around the first of May if the superintendent will recommend the charter to the board for approval.

This is the Executive Summary that we sent it as a required part of the charter petition:

Charter School Name - Tybee Island Maritime Academy (TIMA) ~ Grade Levels Served K-5 - (During the first year, only grades K-4 will be served.) ~ Type: Start up - Ages Served 5 years old – 11 years old.

• Kindergarten and first grade students monitored every four weeks in reading achievement in order to modify instruction for all students.

• Pupil teacher ratio of 15:1 in each grade level.

ORGANIZATION - TIMA is a public, nonsectarian, nonreligious, nonprofit school. It will be located in the former St. Michael’s Catholic School building on Tybee Island. It will not be operated by an Education Management Organization. TIMA will be governed by an 11-member Governing Board which will carry out the terms of the Charter subject to the management and control of the Savannah/Chatham County School Board.

When St. Michael’s Catholic School closed on Tybee Island in 2010, the community began to express concern that there was not a school on Tybee Island. TIMA is based on a broad community grassroots effort based on a desire for Tybee children to have an opportunity to be educated on the island where they reside. Since 2010, community support for TIMA has been built through surveys of parents and community members, weekly emails with updates and requests for input, a series of public educational meetings, input into the draft of the petition, monthly meetings, and monthly articles describing different aspects of the charter in the Tybee Breeze and other publications. 3 fundraisers will be held by June, 2012.

Troop 18 Conservation Project Helps Little Tybee Island MISSION – Tybee Island Maritime Academy (TIMA) will create a supportive, highly involved, learning community which will promote the highest academic achievement through a maritime, career focused, project based curriculum centered on the natural and historical context of Tybee Island and the Savannah area; including the environmental and biological landscapes, as well as historic sites. TIMA will guide students in the development of character and academic potential through a rigorous, content-rich, hands-on, project-based curriculum, and ongoing character-enrichment combined with a focus on skill development leading to successful career opportunities.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM - Tybee Island Maritime Academy (TIMA) will be the first and only elementary school in the state of Georgia with an educational program focused on career choices with emphasis on maritime education integrated with the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS). TIMA’s academic program will be implemented through a pupil teacher ratio of 15:1 in Project Approach which is a research based, specific kind of project-based learning developed by Lilian Katz and Sylvia C. Chard while at the Child Study Centre of the University of Alberta, Canada.

In order to achieve a high level of success, students must be excellent readers. TIMA will individually assess every kindergarten and first grade student in basic sight words, phonics and reading comprehension every four weeks in order to determine individual students’ needs.

Modifications for instruction will then be made.

Examples of academic innovation and flexibility: • Maritime curriculum integrated into the CCGPS • Classrooms designed to learn the skills needed in order to meet the employment needs of the 21st century • Implementation of curriculum through Katz and Chard’s Project Approach model

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Atlanta’s BSA Troop 18, sponsored by Glenn Memorial UMC on Emory University’s campus, visited Little Tybee Island for kayaking and wilderness camping over the recent President’s Day Weekend. Approximately 22 scouts and 8 adult leaders enjoyed much of what the island has to offer: white sand beaches, moss-covered forests, pristine waterways, abundant wildlife, etc. While celebrants and party-goers were enjoying the 2012 Mardi Gras Tybee Parade on Saturday, February 18, Glenn’s Troop 18 scouts were competing to see which patrol could do the best job of leaving the island a little better than they found it.

C h r i s t i Lambert, The Nature Conservancy’s Southeast Georgia Conservation Director, thanked the scouts for their important contribution, which yielded over 10 large bags of trash and other objects which did not belong on the island. Said Lambert, “The Nature Conservancy in Georgia played a role in protecting Little Tybee Island many years ago, and we are proud to see the young men of Troop 18 enjoying and helping to maintain this incredible natural area.”

Troop 18 friend, and Tybee City Councilman Tom Groover was also on hand to thank the scouts by presenting them with Tybee lighthouse pins. Said Groover, “This sure was an energetic bunch of boys. On Friday afternoon, Bo and I scouted the island in advance of the larger group coming the following day and it was a shame to see the amount of trash lying around. When they left on Monday morning, the difference was quite noticeable.

On behalf of all coastal residents, I thank them for their unselfish efforts.”

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KNOWIN’ WHERE IT’S GOIN’

Spring fever is in the air here at the Tybee YMCA & Recreation! We are gearing up for the much anticipated summer months. Spring soccer, T-Ball and Baseball are underway and begin games this month. We are still taking registrations if you know of a child that would like to participate and learn the sport as well as good sportsmanship. Summer Camp registration is also underway. This includes traditional summer day camp as well as surf, kayak and stand-up paddle board camp. Don’t miss out on the fun. Here are the dates: SUMMER DAY CAMP: Weeks June 11-August 20th SURF CAMP: June 11-15, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 23-27 KAYAK CAMP: June 18-22, July 9-13, July 23-27 STAND UP PADDLE BOARD CAMP: July 16-20, July 30-August 3 Also, our program director, Leah Sparks, has been busy planning things for seniors this month. April 6th marks our 1st Friday Movie events. At 12:30 am in the Gym we will be showing “The Help.”

Price of admission is $3 which is includes drink, popcorn and movie. Don’t forget the YEEPIE’s (Young Energetic Enthusiastic People Interested In Everything) meet April 12 at 10am in Room 6 of the Old School Annex. All active older adults on Tybee are welcomed. There will be a Senior Spring Fling on April 21st from 6-8 pm in the Gymnasium.

This is geared towards seniors but is open to all that wish to come dance!

Skate Night will be April 20th 6-9 p.m. and is $3 admission. We are also asking that participants bring cookies or crackers to donate towards the Rising TYde Community Food Pantry. April 21st.

With that said, the Rising TYde Community Food Pantry is in need of the following items: canned meat, shelf milk (can be found in coffee section of grocery stores, shelf milk is packaged in a carton box), snack foods (cookies, crackers) and canned fruit. Thank you again for all the donations we receive to continue our food pantry mission of “Tybee People Helping Tybee People”. Thank you for your generosity and caring hearts.

You make X amount of money and spend it all, correct?

If that’s not enough, you borrow more. Unfortunately, I know people who budget this way, but is this the right way? I can’t be the only person on Tybee who has friends with a closet full of things they just had to have, used them once, and put them away forever.

Sometimes I think I could write a whole book just on budgeting, but then I’m crazy. Just ask my wife.

I call budgeting knowin’ where it’s goin’. My wife says I’m anal about this, but I know where ours is going. I can tell you where every penny has gone that my bride and I have made since 1980. That’s because we’re conscious spenders

Most people want advice about their budget about as much as their sex life, but do you remember the apple tree analogy from my first article? I said your budget is the soil in which your tree is planted.

That’s because it’s the foundation from which the rest of your financial plan will grow. Without well tended soil your tree can’t grow strong, and you’ll never be able to harvest the fruits of your long years of labor.

There are many ways financial advisors talk about budgeting. One says “save 10% and spend the rest.” Another says “pay yourself first.” But these are just clichés, and good budgeting doesn’t dictate that you set an arbitrary limit on your expenses. What is does require is that you separate your needs from your wants - i.e., what you must have vs. what you’d like to have - and budget for what you need...then track your expenses. Track for at least a year to get a feel for the expense variation from month to month because there are certain items that occur irregularly or only once a quarter or year. You can then begin to manage your expenses by examining each for ways to improve.

You must have money to pay for your needs, like a place to live. Then prioritize your wants. If you make more than enough to meet your needs, save the extra for the things you want, like a new car. You might find while you’re saving that you don’t really want them as much as you thought. If you’re one whose income is growing, you also need to make the gap between your income and outgo increase. This means you can increase your expenses and adjust your lifestyle upward, but they need to increase slower than your income so that the gap will grow allowing you to save and invest more.

So live below your means, make your soil fertile, and have some fun along the way.

If you’d ever like to contact me with questions, or you want a second opinion on anything, I’ve set up an e-mail account just for this. Write me at pefipl69@ yahoo.com. Confidentially of course.

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Spring has finally arrived! I am not even sure winter really arrived for Tybee because it was so mild. Spring time for myself and the volunteers, with the Tybee Sea Turtle Project means, SEA TURTLES! The turtles begin arriving off our coast for mating in April. Due to the much warmer weather lately, they may arrive a bit earlier. The 2012 sea turtle season will officially begin on May 1 and run through October 31st.

TYBEE TURTLE TROT Our annual event to kick off the sea turtle season will be the Turtle Trot hosted by the Tybee Island Marine Science Center.

The Turtle Trot is the sole fundraiser for the Tybee Sea Turtle Project. Proceeds go towards supplies for nest maintenance and monitoring, educational material, the Lights Out Campaign and the care of Salty, the juvenile loggerhead on display at the science center.

This year will mark the 8th year of the Trot. The 5K beach run (or walk) will begin at 8:00 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, April 28th, 2012.

The entire run will take place on the beach.

Race participants will start and finish on the north side of the pier. The route will head north for approximately 1.5 miles, turn around and head south finishing just before reaching the pier.

Registration is underway. Anyone interested in participating can register at www.active.com, or download a registration form at TybeeTurtleTrot.net.

Forms can be dropped off at Fleet Feet (before April 17th) or the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. There will be “day of” registration the morning of April 28th beginning at 7:00 a.m.

Early race packet pickup is on Friday, April 27th, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Ocean Plaza Ballroom.

Awards will be given to the top three male and female winners in various age groups. The awards ceremony will take place on the pier around 9:00ish.

I look forward to another Turtle Trot; hope to see everyone out on the beach. I expect another large turn out.

Immediately following the Trot, we will once again be releasing a rehabilitated sea turtle back into the sea.

Thanks to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and Dr. Terry Norton for making this possible again this year. At the time of writing, exactly which turtle will be released is still unknown. So you will just have to come see the special turtle for yourself. The sea turtle release will take place between 9:30 and 10ish and will be located on the south side of the pier. Please come out and enjoy!

Marine Science Center in an 800 gallon tank since then.

He has grown significantly and is beautiful.

Salty’s caretaker, Lindsay Gunzburger, noticed that he hasn’t been diving properly and identified a concave section of his carapace (the top shell).

Salty was taken to Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island and for a CT scan. We are awaiting the scan results. Meanwhile, Lindsay is attempting to mitigate the buoyancy problem by doing weight training with Salty.

Dr. Terry Norton, of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, has indeed determined that we will not be able to release Salty back to the wild. I’ll let you know more on Salty’s situation as we find out.

LIGHTS OUT! As the season approaches, please take a few moments to assess your outdoor lighting and indoor lighting (including televisions) visible from outside your home.

Shielding the source of a light and closing blinds or curtains can significantly reduce the amount of light released into the night sky. Artificial lighting can deter nesting females from visiting our beach and can cause disorientation of hatchlings as they emerge from the nest. Even lighting away from the beach can cause what is known as sky glow, which will affect the turtles.

By keeping our beach dark, we increase the chances of nesting females nesting on our beaches and the safe passage of the babies from the nest to the ocean.

For more info on sea turtles or the Tybee Island Sea Turtle Project please visit the Tybee Island Marine Science Center!

The center is located at 1510 Strand Avenue. If you wish to donate, please call (912)786-5917, or visit www. tybeemarincescience.org. If you are interested in volunteering with the Sea Turtle Project, please contact the Center or send me an email at Tammy@TybeeMarine Science.org.

Tybee Beautification Association packed a lot into the last few weeks! Adopt A Highway volunteers picked up over 38 bags of trash on Highway 80. And TBA hosted two separate Beach Sweeps that got ALOT of trash off the beach. Hands on Savannah brought a group of motivated Gulfstream employees to Tybee for a 3 hour effort. And Mermaid Cottages enlisted an equally enthusiastic group from the Georgia Conservancy for an early morning clean up on the south beach. You can plan on coming out and volunteering with TBA for our first annual island wide beach sweep April 14th. We’ll have all the supplies ready and waiting on the pier at 9 am.

TBA is also very excited by the progress we have made on the Highway 80 Median Project. During the past few weeks, DPW worked hard to prep the site. Soil was trucked in and over 170 plants were installed according to the landscape plan. Now all we need is a little help from Mother Nature! To see more photos, read more about the SALTY project or to find out how you Salty is a juvenile loggerhead, a straggler found on can help support our efforts, North Beach from a hatched sea turtle nest during the visit our website: www.

2010 season. He has been cared for at the Tybee Island tybeebeautification.org.

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WHAT’S NEW AT THE BURTON 4-H CENTER

By Paul Coote It seems spring has sprung here at the beach! I hope everyone was able to enjoy the beautiful weather during the holiday weekend.

Even though it is only March we are already working on our summer camp plans for June and July.

Our residential camp this year will be for 7th and 8th graders from all over Georgia. The different county extension offices around the state organize a group of kids from their area and bring them to Tybee Island and my staff works tirelessly to give them the best week of their summer! That is our residential camp which is a week-long and runs all of June and most of July.

As you may or may not know we are also going to do a week of day camp for the local children of Tybee and Savannah. Our day camp will run the week of July 23-27 and will be open to all children ages 8 thru 15. Camp will run all day, with parents being able to drop their child off at the 4-H Center as early as 7:30am each morning. Parents can also take advantage of free bus transportation from the Island Towne Center on Whitemarsh Island each morning.

We will transport the children out to the 4-H Center in time to take part in the days’ activities. Our schedule will be full of fun, educational, and engaging activities each day with the afternoons set aside for time at the beach (weather and jellyfish dependant!). We will wrap up each day about 5:30pm and parents can pick children up at the 4-H Center at that time, or meet us at the bus drop-off site no later than 6:15pm. Thursday night we will have a variety show along with a cook out where the children will provide the entertainment for all their invited guests.

We are excited to announce that the Tybee Optimist Club has generously donated money to support several $100 scholarships for children in need! So we are looking for children/families that truly need the help. There will be a simple scholarship application that each family will have to complete, and we will provide money as we can until all our funding has been exhausted. So if you know of any families in our area that have children that would benefit from a week of camp and are having trouble making ends meet these days please let them know about the opportunity available with us. We would be happy to work with them to see if we can help fund their child’s week at camp!

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GRASSHOPPERS AND CRICKETS SHORT HORNED GRASSHOPPERS - These are a group of insects that are very common in the grasshopper family.

They tend to be active strong fliers and are usually colored brown & green and can be in large numbers in fields and along roadsides. Their name is derived from the antennae which they display on their head. There also is a group of long horned grasshoppers that are band winged with red, yellow & blue markings. The plaque locusts chronicled in the Bible are related to this family. Farmers in general are not fond of this type of insect as they can decimate their crop harvests.

In another aspect these grasshoppers are most important for the animals & birds which feed on insects.

LONG HORNED GRASSHOPPERS - The most known of this type is the Katydid that sings its name from all of our outside abodes. Most of these grasshoppers can be bright green and have flattened sides. Their antennae can be as long as their bodies. Most Katydids live in trees and some can live in fields, moist areas and surrounding foliage. They can also prey on various insects & plants and are also known to damage many cultural plants as a rule.

CRICKETS - Crickets are basically flat backed and most of these types have strong sounding noises and chirps.

They can be many sizes and colors and can vary in their habits.

Field crickets can do major damage to any cultivated plants and are known to feed mainly at night and eat other insects as well as their own kind and many varieties of plant life.

TREE CRICKETS - These types are mainly heard and not seen as much as the more common crickets that we are familiar with. Tree crickets can live in fields, bushes and trees. In appearance they are brown in color and have long antennae. They are known to inhabit dark and moist areas and eat many plants and animals. These are not generally noise making creatures.

MANTIDS - Mantids or praying mantids are known to be tropical insect and are also in our general U.S. and lower tropical areas. Their harborage areas can include twigs from trees or bushes where they lie in wait for some of their favorite prey of bees and spiders. Three of the North American species were introduced from Europe. The posture of this insect explains their wildly known name “Praying Mantises.” Our U.S. group is usually grey, green or brown with occasional yellow markings. Mantids can eat many spiders and a great deal of other beneficial insects/

WALKING STICKS - Walking sticks are very well named because of their appearance. They are slow moving insects and are not detected easily. They also eat the leaves of trees and shrubs. Most walking sticks are tropical.

Until next time, Johnny “the bugman” Herald ~ Let’s work the bugs out!

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Easter is here and Post 154 will be hosting it’s 63rd annual Easter Egg Hunt for children 10 and under beginning at 1pm, Saturday, April 7th at Jaycee Park.

There are four age groups (0 – 2) (3, 4, 5) (6, 7) and (8, 9, 10) years of age. We ask that you get children there early enough to be placed in the proper group.

Awards are made in each age group for the boy and girl who find the most eggs. Last year the kids had a great time as did the parents and spectators watching them try to round up all the eggs.

We are still working on the Tybee Island, Circle of Freedom War Memorial in place on Butler Avenue. This Memorial symbolizes what veterans from all branches of service, including the Merchant Marines, have done throughout the years to protect and ensure our freedom.

We congratulate the small number of men and women, most of whom are veterans, who have put so much time and effort into getting the Memorial where it is today.

Bricks for the War Memorial are available. For information call or come by the Post after 5pm.

On the third Thursday of each month we will have a “Fish Fry” (April 19th) from 5-7pm. Our Sons of the Legion Squadron do a great job with the meals using

the funds received for post renovation projects.

Bingo is on Fridays at 8pm. Cards go on sale at 7:15pm and the public is welcome. The “Big Game” is for $500.

Horseshoes are on Saturday nights. Sign up starts at 6:15 and we start throwing at 7pm. Again the public is welcome

Sunday afternoons we will have a cornhole tournament in the hall. Sign-up is at 6pm and we start at 6:30.

At 6pm, the third Sunday of April we will have a covered dish meal. On those Sunday’s we will have a Wi game available.

We continue to look for new members. If you’re interested in the Legion, Ladies Auxiliary or Sons of the Legion call the Post (912-786-5356) for information.

The Legion and Auxiliary meet on the 2nd Monday of the month, with social hour (and food) starting at 6pm and the meeting at 7pm. The Sons of the Legion meet on the 3rd Monday at 6pm to eat and 7pm to meet.

As always, Linda or Patti will have the canteen open at 5pm every day except Sunday. We close on Sundays unless there is a scheduled event.

St. Pat’s Days Parade was a Hugh hit!! And now we have sprung into April with lots of fun things on the Agenda.

First “The 63 Annual Easter Egg Hunt” will be held April the 7th at Jaycee Park. Children need to be at the park no later than 12; 30 to sign up. “The HUNT is 1:00 p.m.SHARP” Ages are 1 to 10 boys and girls

Second The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 154 “Tybee” is putting on a fundraiser event “Spring Fling” (Dance) and “Mini Bottle Hunt” (Adults only) April 21st 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. The ladies will provide the food. The band is Martha Swindell and Lee Sanchez.

Ticket cost is $10:00 per person. You can buy the tickets in advance or at the door. This will be a lot of fun and a great way to usher in the SPRING!!!

The Auxiliary voted to reprint our “Cook Book”

which will be here soon.

The cookbook was a big hit and provided funds so that we can put money towards veterans, and our community needs, such as Soldier Boxes, Easter Egg Hunt, Children’s Christmas Party, Fresh Air Home, and Y.M.C.A. These are just a few items that we help with.

If you are interested in helping we meet the second Monday of each month 6:00p.m. supper and 7:00 is the meeting.

Last but not least we have a Sunday Social covered dish on the Third Sunday of each month. April the 15th is the date time 6:00 we eat at 6:30ish. Bring a dish and join in with the rest of our family. Also, don’t forget the S.A.L. Fish Fry Third Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00. They are doing a Fantastic Job and the Fish are very good eats!!!

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WHAT’S COOKIN WITH CHEF ESPY POORMAN’S SHRIMP COCKTAIL Tybee Branch Library 405 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island Phone: 912-786-7733 Fax: 912-786-7734 Hours: Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays 2-6; Tuesdays 10-8; Wednesdays 10-6 Branch Manager: Laurel Beecher Powers Check out the new arrivals at your Tybee Branch of Live Oak Public Libraries: FICTION “Another Piece of My Heart,” by Jane Green “The Beginner’s Goodbye,” by Anne Tyler “Betrayal,” by Danielle Steel “Born to Darkness,” by Suzanne Brockmann “Capitol Murder,” by Phillip Margolin “Come Home,” by Lisa Scottoline “The Dog Who Danced,” by Susan Wilson “Fall From Grace,” by Richard North Patterson “Force of Nature,” by C.J. Box “Guilty Wives,” by James Patterson & David Ellis “Gypped,” by Carol Higgins Clark “The Lost Years,” by Mary Higgins Clark “The Road to Grace,” by Richard Paul Evans “The Sins of the Father,” by Jeffrey Archer NONFICTION “Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook,” by Cheryl Day “Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power,”

by Rachel Maddow “The Drop 10 Diet,” by Lucy Danziger “Imagine: How Creativity Works,” by Jonah Lehrer “The Lean,” by Kathy Freston “My Cross to Bear,” by Gregg Allman “The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier,”

by Ree Drummond “The 17 Day Diet Cookbook,” by Mike Moreno “Some Assembly Required,” by Anne Lamott “10 Pound in 10 Days,” by Jackie Warner “Weeknights with Giada,” by Giada De Laurentiis To check availability of any of these titles, visit our online catalog at www.liveoakpl.org.

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You’ve never had anything like this cauliflower “shrimp cocktail.” This recipe transforms humble cauliflower into a dead ringer for shrimp cocktail (well damned close) with a brief poach in cleverly seasoned water and a dunk in some spicy cocktail sauce. This is a great healthy snack for kids, a good party option for vegetarians and people with shellfish allergies.

HERE’S WHAT TO GET: 1/2 cup dry crab boil seasoning (such as Zatarain’s or old bay) 2 Tbsp. kosher salt 1 yellow onion quartered 3 garlic cloves smashed 2 lemons, halved crosswise 1 head of cauliflower, cored, trimmed into 2” florets Cocktail sauce, your choice, everyone has their own “best” version Crab boil is available at most supermarkets HERE WE GO: Combine crab boil, salt, onions, and 3 or 4 quarts of water in a large pot. Squeeze juice from lemons into pot and add lemon halves. Set pot over high heat and bring liquid to a boil. Cook for about ten minutes to let flavors meld. Using a slotted spoon, remove lemons, onion and garlic from and discard. Return liquid to a boil. Add cauliflower; turn off heat, cover pot tightly, and let stand until cauliflower is crisp tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain.

Spread cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet and let cool completely. Cauliflower can be made a day ahead.

Cover and refrigerate. Arrange room temperature or chilled cauliflower on a platter with cocktail sauce for dipping. The cauliflower is more like the shrimp in texture if you go towards the 10 minute steeping but a little crunch is good also, mix’em up. You and friends are going to be surprised!

Hope you enjoy, Chef Espy Sighs or Moans ~ chefespy@bellsouth.net Tybee Breeze

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Email announcements, events, and classifieds to: sundi@tybeebreeze.com

APRIL 2012 A-J’s DOCKSIDE Are you looking for a great place to eat that’s on the water where you can enjoy some of the finest food on the island? A place where you can kickback, relax & enjoy your favorite beverage while watching the dolphins play in the back-river? A place where you can watch some of the best sunsets North of Mallory Square?

Come to 1315 Chatham Ave. on the back-river. We’re just the place you’re looking for. Voted Best Outdoor Dining 2011! Live music Fri., Sat & Sun. Nightly dinner & drink specials. Happy Hour Daily 5-7pm. 912-786-9533.

BERNIE’S OYSTER HOUSE We offer a variety of food: sandwiches, chowders & seafood.

We have a full service bar. Come join us & try one of our famous Mason Jar Bloody Mary’s. Join us on our outdoor patio. We have T-shirts, koozies & shot glasses. Thur-Sat 6-10pm live music. Happy Hour Mon-Thur 4-7pm, 50¢ oysters (raw only) & 12oz. draft beer for $2. We have a great staff that is always ready to please. Samuel Adams Band every Fri. & Sat. Call 912-7865100 for take-out & more info. If you are in Historic Savannah, stop & visit our other Bernie's at 115 E. River St. BENNY’S TAVERN The Coldest Beer in America!

Tue. open pool tables. Wed. pool tournament 7:30pm. Sat. pool tournament at 2:30pm w/Ms. Molly. Tue & Thur locals night happy hour 8-10pm. Karaoke Thur - Sun w/CWL Entertainment.

Bo & Nikki are in the kitchencall for specials! Come party w/ some of Tybee’s characters: Tess, Linda, Joanne & Bobbie. Wi-Fi. Voted Coldest Beer 2008-2011 and Best Karoke 2011! It’s a Tybee Thang! 1517 Butler Ave/ Downtown Tybee 912-786-0121.

BREAKFAST CLUB Winner of 20 consecutive “Best Breakfast” awards. Free wireless/ purchase. We are centrally located in the heart of the commercial district at 15th & Butler.

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COCO’S SUNSET GRILLE Located at Lazaretto Creek Marina next to Captain Mike’s Dolphin Adventure. Open daily at 11:00 AM. Rooftop dining overlooking Lazaretto Creek-Fresh local seafood-Sunset toast every evening. Tuesday Trivia; Friday Live Music; Saturday Game Day; Sunday Bar Bingo. 912-786-7810 www.CoCosSunsetGrille.com.

welcome & the Trout Treasures (kid’s fish dinner) is the most requested item. If it’s steaks or chicken the land lover in your group craves we offer hand-cut rib-eyes, filets & a grilled chicken breast or better yet chicken fingers. Nothing pre-battered or pre-cooked in our kitchen. Chef Greg offers a pasta special & local catch daily. We strive to provide the service you expect at the prices you can afford.

DOC’S BAR No reservations needed. Voted Live music Fri. & Sat. 9pm - till, Sun. Best Steak 2011. Visit www.

6-10pm. Tue. $1.50 domestic beer. macelweesontybee.com. We look Sun. nights Shag contest. Great forward to serving ya! food & good fun! Beach, Boogie, Blues & Buffett music. Doc’s Bar MARLIN MONROE’S SURFSIDE is the oldest bar on Tybee, and still Come dine in the dunes at our bar the center of the universe. Voted & grill. A hidden oasis on Tybee Best Local Musician Roy Island. Located at the Beachside Swindelle 2011! Find us on Colony on Butler Ave. Beautiful Facebook. www.docsbartybee.com. ocean views. Serving steaks, seafood, burgers, great salads & FANNIE’S ON THE BEACH more. Voted Best Margarita 2011!

Celebrating 18 years of food, fun 912.786-GRIL. & spirits...Oceanfront! You can’t miss the pink roofed restaurant NICKIE’S 1971 BAR & GRILL on Strand near 17th St. (3 stories Located in the midst of fun on the high) 2 open-air decks in the sky south end, Nickie’s 1971 has an for an incredible beachfront view. impressive menu that includes Voted Best Sunday Brunch & deli subs, panini’s, stromboli’s, Bloody Mary 2011! And we boast burgers and pizza. Eat in the 50’s the best frozen drinks on Tybee... style diner or relax in the lounge you can bet your Fannie! Live situated behind the diner. Nickie’s music is Thur. 7-10pm with Randy lounge offers a fully stocked “Hatman” Smith. We’re open for bar with plenty of seating and lunch & dinner everyday. 912-786- exudes a comfortable atmosphere 6109 for take-outs. for socializing. Join the most entertaining staff on the island for HUC-A-POO’S excellent food, primo cocktails and “Where the Mind & Spirits Meet!” good times. Open late 7 days a Open daily for lunch & dinner week. Get a virtual tour and more 10:30am-until. Located off Hwy. 80 details at nickies1971.com. in the shops at Tybee Oaks. Mon. nights we have darts! Join us Wed. QUARTER SPORTS BAR & GRILL nights for corn-hole tournaments, “Tybee’s little local dump with a sign-up 7-7:30pm. Live Music Fri. really big attitude.” Locally owned & & Sat. nights (depending on who’s operated since 1990. THE place to here). Voted Best Pizza & Best be for sports, food, fun and “Licka Overall Bar 2011! 786-5900.

Drinks” on Tybee. Dish Network Satellite for those hard to find MACELWEE’S SEAFOOD games. Pool tables, dart boards...

Looking for the place to watch and have I mentioned FOOD? ships sail? Join us at MacElwee’s From burgers to snow crabs, we’ve where the freshest seafood is got it. Get here early for our Happy prepared to order. The view is great Hour Specials like $5.75 wings from our porch & the entertainment 4-7pm Mon-Fri. Raw & Steamed is priceless. Local beer battered oysters by the dz. Open Mon-Sat shrimp & steaming buckets of 4pm-3am; Sun 12:30pm-3am. oysters are just the start of a fun That’s also the hours we cook, so packed visit. Children are always early or late we’ve got you covered.

See our menu in this magazine.

Voted Best Burger 8 Years; Best Wings for 8 Years; Best Happy Hour for 3 Years in a row, and Best Local Hangout 2011!

Under 21 allowed until 9pm. For to-go orders call 912-786-8966.

SPANKY’S BEACHSIDE Seafood, seafood and a lot more! You can’t imagine! Come in & check us out! Tybee’s Best Seafood (Shrimp, Grouper, Scallops & Mahi) fresh & local hand cut steaks, pasta, huge hand-pattied burgers & the biggest Chicken sandwich in Georgia! Call for prices on our party platters & all your catering needs. Our upstairs deck is open to rent for parties! Come & enjoy a great atmosphere with the best Tybee has to offer in food & the friendliest staff on the island.

Voted Best Family Friendly Restaurant 2010 & 2011, and Best Chicken Fingers 2011!

912-786-5520.

STING RAY’S SEAFOOD A local favorite! Tybee’s home for blue crabs, beach music & beer!

Come join us, you’ll be happy you did, as the tradition continues with the Ray’s serving you with great pride their best & freshest award winning seafood. Voted Best Seafood, Best Place to Watch Tybee Parades, Best Place to Watch UGA Play, and Best J-ello Shots 2011! Come sit down with us in a comfortable & relaxed atmosphere on our outdoor deck that is the perfect place to watch bands, parades, and to people watch on Tybee.

Or join us in our indoor ding room for even more comfort & fun. Live music 7 nights a week. There are many favorites on our menu with a variety of seafood selections. Gift certificates make the perfect gift & are always available. Open 7 days a week 11am-until. 912-786-0209.

TYBEE TIME Cool off at Tybee Time!

Specializing in frozen cocktails.

Voted Best Daiquiri 2004-2011!

We have 10 different daiquiri machines. We have 13 TV’s!

We are THE HEADQUARTERS

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for all current sporting events!

Every hour is happy at Tybee Time! Open 7 days noon-3am.

912-786-7150.

Arts Association building, #7 Cedarwood, near the Lighthouse.

20 area artists will show their works in multiple medias, including painting, photography, sculpture, WINDROSE CAFE fiber art, glass art, jewelry, Celebrating 16 years in mosaics, prints and more. business! Thanks to all of our loyal customers, friends, and April 14th 9am - Beach Sweep. employees who have stuck with Keep Tybee Tidy: Combating us all these years! We wouldn’t Litter by Land for the Sea. We be here without you! Voted Best share our coastal waters with Lunch 2011! Weekday Southern diverse wildlife. Most marine debris -Style lunches featuring: Mon- starts on land and is transported Chicken fried chicken or meatloaf; by wind and rain to our waterways.

Tue-Turkey & dressing or Salisbury Keeping litter – everything from steak; Wed-Pot Roast or fried cigarette butts to plastic bottles – pork chop; Thur-Southern fried out of the waterways is important chicken, liver, gizzards, or baked to the health of marine life, humans ham; Fri-BBQ pork plate; Sat & and our coastal heritage. One Sun homemade soups. We also way you can help is to volunteer have our regular menu everyday during litter cleanups. Tybee including killer hamburgers, Beautification Association’s spring crab cakes, and much, much BEACH SWEEP is Saturday, April more! Kitchen opened Sundays 14 at 9AM. Meet downtown Tybee till midnight. Happy hour Mon- at the Pier & Pavilion for materials Fri 4-7pm $1.50 draft beer, $2 and key locations. Combating litter domestic longnecks & $2.50 well by land for the sea starts with you drinks. Sam Adams & friends and me. Keep Tybee Tidy. Do your play every Sun. 6pm-till. Come part and put litter in its place. have a great meal and a great time with our fun-loving, kick-ass April 28th - 8th Annual Turtle bartenders and awesome cooks! Trot-5K Tybee Beach Run. 786-6593.

Fundraiser for the Tybee Island Sea Turtle Project and kick-off EVENTS for Coastal Georgia’s Sea Turtle nesting season! Registration is April 12th-15th - Tybee Island $25 for non-members, $20 for Wine Festival. The Tybee Post Science Center members. PreTheater will host the 4th Annual register by April 24th to get your Tybee Wine Festival Thur., April free tee-shirt and order additional 12 through Sun., April 15, with tee-shirts. It’s all happening in front four fun-filled events, offering of the Tybee Island Marine Science something for everyone – from Center. Awards will be given to the wine lovers to culinary enthusiasts top three finishers in age group – amid spectacular Tybee Island and male/female overall. www. surroundings. For info and tickets: tybeemarinescience.org/turtle-trot. www.TybeeWineFestival.com. AN EVENING OF OYSTERS AND UPCOMING EVENTS WINE at Marlin Monroe’s, 404 Butler Ave. Tickets $40. Sat., May 4th-6th - Tybee Arts April 14th, 2-5pm - GRAND Association Show and Sale.

WINE TASTING at Tybee Island Paintings, Prints, Glass Art, Lighthouse Grounds, 30 Meddin Photography, Sculpture, Jewelry, Drive. Tickets $50. Sun., April Fiber Art, Mosaics, Art Quilts, Note 15 12:30pm - CHAMPAGNE cards, Art Demonstrations, Music BRUNCH at Tybee Lite Shrine and Door Prizes. Fri. Opening Club, 1 Meddin Ave. Tickets $35. Reception 6-9pm; Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 10am-5 pm. Most shows will April 13th - 15th - Tybee Arts be held at Tybee Arts Association Association Show and Sale. Building, 7 Cedarwood Dr. www.

The Tybee Arts Association tybeearts.org. presents “Thirst,” its April show and sale of ART and fine crafts. May 4th - SCAD Sand Art April 13th 6-9PM April 14th 10-6 Festival. This annual festival and April 15th 10-5. The April features competitions using sand show will be held at the Tybee and objects found on the beach,

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including shells and seaweed, as art. Categories include: sand castle design, sand sculptures, sand relief and wind sculpture.

North Beach. www.scad.edu.

May 5th - Paint Tybee Pink.

Come enjoy an afternoon into evening 10K walk in the beautiful city of Tybee Island Georgia (5k option available as well). We will have a Sunset Ceremony at Fisherman’s Walk pier, then each walker will receive a pink glow stick and will travel the last mile along the beach (optional). We will then finish at the Tybee Pier and Pavilion with a Celebration of Life Party complete with TropRock artist Jim Asbell playing on the Pier! $50 registration fee with no fund raising minimum or anyone who raises at least $500 will get their registration fee waived!!

Fund raising is the lifeblood of any charitable organization, so fund raising and sponsorships are strongly encouraged so we might make a bigger impact on the cancer community in Coastal Georgia! We also need Crew members to come out and help our walkers along their journey, so if you can’t walk, please consider Crewing. Proceeds to benefit LibLines Breast Cancer Fund at the Curtis & Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial.

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May 12th - EVP Tour Pro-AM Beach Volleyball. The EVP is excited to bring their EVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour to Tybee for the third year in a row. This action packed beach volleyball event is a must see for athletes and spectators. For more info, visit: www.evptour.com May 18th 6pm - Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade. The Beach Bum Parade might surprise the unsuspecting visitor. Like most parades, there are floats pulled behind cars and trucks. Unlike most parades, however, the floats, often trailers or boats, are filled with water-throwing paraphernalia.

Spectators, lined up along the parade route on Butler Avenue, armed with buckets, squirt guns and hoses. What results is an allout water war for fun loving beach bums of all ages.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

For Beach Bum Parade applications see page 8, or you can email jack@tybeejackontybee. com. Parade applications can be submitted until the parade on May 18th, but if you wait until the last week there is no guarantee of May 6th – Tybee Island Kite getting in the parade.

Flying Festival. Have you ever flown a kite before, or are you Now announcing Friday Sunset already a pro? Come show us Tours at the Lighthouse. These what you’ve got - at the best place tours are limited to 25 guests only for Kite Flying - Tybee’s North and will give you an opportunity Beach. Sponsored by North Beach to experience a personal tour Bar & Grill, The Tybee Island and climb to the top of the Marine Science Center, The Tybee lighthouse to take in a beautiful Lighthouse and the Savannah Tybee Island sunset. The cost is Parkinson’s Support Group. Join $25 per person. There are only us and support our Movement 13 chances to do this this year Disorders patients and caregivers. the dates are: April 20, 27; May Learn more about Parkinson’s, 18, 25 June 22, 29; July 6, 27; Essential Tremor, Huntington’s August 24, 31, and September 14.

Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS To make reservations or for more and more. Registration is from information please call 912-78611am to 2pm, on site, follow 5801. Payment is due at the time the signs. Fee is $5 – includes the reservation is made. one “beginners” kite, proceeds go to our community Movement Prosthetic clinician portrayed Disorders support groups. by Morgan Freeman in feature Welcoming all kite-flyers and kite- film “Dolphin Tale” to speak gazers alike. Let’s get a MOVE ON at local ‘Dolphins & Desserts’ for Movement Disorders and GO fundraising event. Kevin Carroll, FLY A KITE! For more information MS, CP, FAAOP, the worldand pre-registration, contact Bob renowned prosthetist will serve as Kensill @ krpnova@aol.com, call the guest speaker at The Dolphin 912-508-4164, or visit Savannah Project’s “Dolphins & Desserts” Tybee Breeze

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CHURCHES ANNOUNCEMENTS, CLASSIFIEDS, JUST FOR KIDS, AND ISLAND CHURCHES fundraising event. The event is open to the general public and media, and will be held on May 19th at 6:30pm at Stewart Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave., Savannah.

An American Board Certified prosthetist with more than 30 years experience, Carroll is wellknown for his work creating the first prosthetic tail for a dolphin named Winter, which was featured in the 3D family movie Dolphin Tale. During the research and development necessary to fit a prosthetic tail on Winter, Carroll and his colleague worked with scientists to create WintersGel, a special silicone gel sleeve that is now making prosthetic limbs more comfortable for human amputees.

Prior to Carroll’s talk, attendees can enjoy tasty treats while participating in a silent auction featuring art by coastal artists.

The event is a fundraiser for dolphin research. A $5 donation is appreciated. Since seating is limited, please RSVP to Dolores at DolphinsandDesserts@Gmail. com.

JUST FOR KIDS Live Oak Public Libraries Presents Ellen O’Leary Acorns Storytime at the Tybee Library for children ages 0-4, Tue. 11am.

786-7733 for more info.

SAVE THE DATE June 9th - The Tybee Tour of Homes is in its 15th year. This year the proceeds benefit both the Charter School (80%) and RTCFPantry (20%).

Sept. 19th - 4th Annual Tybee Island Spelling Bee. Proceeds going to the Tybee Island Maritime Academy.

SEEKING WORK

The Tybee Island Marine Science Tutoring & CRCT Prep Center has openings for partby Certified teacher w/MEd. time cashiers-greeters for the Tybee resident. $10/hr.

Discovery Shop. You’ll ring-up Call 404-583-0429 sales on our easier-than-averageto-learn cash register, keep Tybee RN seeks home healthcare, the shop tidy, guide groups of eldercare, or childcare work. children through the shop, and Call Marilyn at welcome the Science Center’s 404-704-5548 visitors. A flexible schedule, including most weekends, is Baby sitting & pet services! needed. To apply, stop by the I’m skilled, responsible, and shop Monday through Friday trustworthy. Call Elizabeth from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

912-480-5322 and pick up an application.

Be a part of our Tybee Vacation Rentals Team. Now hiring a Vacation Planner and Executive Housekeeper, Seasonal Housekeepers and Inspectors. Apply at 1010 Highway 80 East or to info@ tybeevacationrentals.com.

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912-786-4647 or www.cbtstybee.org

God About’s Senior Ministry is on the 3rd Tue. of each month.

All Saints’ Episcopal Church *All Are Warmly Welcomed* The Rev. Helen S. White, Vicar Service Sunday at 10AM Coffee Hour at 11AM We are located at 804 Jones Ave, two blocks west of Butler Ave. Call 786-5845 for more info or email us at allsaintstybee@att.net “Who ever you are, where ever you find yourself on your journey of faith, there is a place here for YOU! St. Michael Catholic Church Father Thomas J. Peyton Mass and Confessions Schedule: Saturday: Vigil - 6pm Sunday: 8am & 11am Daily: Mon-Fri 8am; Sat 9am Confessions: 5-5:45pm on Sat. or by appointment 801 Butler Ave. 912-786-4505 www.saintmichaelstybee.org

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Chapel by the Sea Baptist Church Reverend David Laughner Services: Sunday School 9:45am Sunday Morning Worship 11am Sunday Evening Worship 7pm Wednesday Bible Study 7pm Butler Avenue at 9th Street Tybee Island, GA 31328

SPACE AVAILABLE Office space for rent $500/ month at 1010 Highway 80 East.

Call 912.786.5853.

FOR SALE Homemade Cheesestraws 20dz. $30. Call Bill 912.655.6342

Trinity Chapel United Methodist Pastor Hank Perry Sunday school is at 9:45am Sunday Worship is at 11am 911 Butler Ave. www.trinitychapelumc.org For more info contact the church office at (912) 786-4491 Special Worship Services: Sunday closest to Memorial Day, July 4th & Labor Day at the pier at 8:30am.

All are encouraged to attend!

Tybee Church “The Place Where Pirates Worship” Flip flops & smokers welcomed.

Every Sun. 10:30am at the Benny’s Tavern - 912-433-1643 www.barchurch.tv Encouragement, worship music & prayer. All included. www.simpleheartedministries.com MEN BEHIND THE SCENE Men’s Inter-denominational Prayer Breakfast the 1st Sat. of each month at 9am. Call Jim Monaghan 897-2666 for more info

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StarFish Scopes APRIL 2012 2-Erika Barlow, Cash & Taylor Solomon 3-Timmy Wong; 4-Trey Cowart; 6-Thea Fitzgibbon 8-Meagan Edgerly; 9-Hunter Beaudreau, Ray Rogers, Thomas Jr. & Melonie Fitzgibbon 10-Mallory Pearce; 12-Aslan Leiby Redden 14-JOE “COOT” OLIPHANT- 86TH BIRTHDAY! 17-Riley Fitzgibbon; 18-Joni Woodcock 19-Brandon Zhan; 20-Danny Monroe 21-Leslie McKenzie & Edward Sullivan 23-Amy Gaster, Dee Anderson & Cathy Anderson 24-George Stoller & Peggy Dupries 25-Brian Beaudreau & Capt. Jimmy Price

Aries (March 21 - April 19) You’re trying to make nice between family members who haven’t spoken in...who knows how long? You’ve put your all into it. Isn’t it time for them to start trying, too? Let yourself off the hook.

14-Jerry & Patti McLain 18-Shane & Rebecca Paris 27-John & Janis Heisey 28-Susie & Stuart Liles

Virgo (August 23 - September 22) After days of ‘being nice,’ you’ve had it. It’s time to return to your usual style: blunt and honest. You need to keep a secret under wraps for a little longer. Think of it as mercy.

SHAWN MATTHEW KITCHENS Sunrise October 2, 1962 Sunset January 24, 2012

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) You’re sure that keeping quiet for one second longer will drive you nuts, but give it a shot. Some secrets aren’t meant to be shared, not with anyone.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20) How can it feel like a workday? It’s not surprising, since your coworkers are also your friends. Have some fun. You can work extra hard later on in the week.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) It’s time to get out there and find someone who’s not afraid to return a long, lingering stare without blinking. Even if they give in before you do -- well, isn’t that more appealing?

Leo (July 23 - August 22) Don’t blame the family member who’s trying too hard to get on your good side. They know what their losing, and don’t want that to happen. At least understand that they care.

Libra (September 23 - October 22) Be careful what you say, because even if you don’t intend it to be so, each and every syllable you utter could hurt someone. If you’re angry, just keep quiet.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) You will meet someone you find extremely interesting. The reason you find them interesting is because they’re just a bit ‘dangerous.’ Be sure it’s only just a bit.

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Someone who you associate with is considering what it would take for you to step up and take charge -- to assume control of the steering wheel. Agree. But ask for a contract.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 20) What a great way to start the day, with a nice, strong dose of romance. Whether you’re single or attached, you’re going to feel like a teenager. Just wait, there’s even more in store!

Aquarius (January 21 - February 18) You’ve got energy to burn, and it’s a good thing. The universe has arranged for you to be extremely busy. Just stay calm, and keep the coffee intake to a minimum.

DR. PATRICK BREMER Sunset March 4, 2012

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Pisces (February 19 - March 20) ROBERT THOMPSON, JR. That exotic new friend who’s been casually flirting with you? The one who seems to be saying all the right things Sunrise March 23, 1941 at all the right times? It’s not an accident. They’ve done Sunset March 18, 2012 their homework.

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EXCERISE

Tides For Tybee Light

You do not want to have me, But when you have me, You do not want to lose me.

What am I?

MARCH RIDDLE & ANSWER Take off my skin - I won’t cry, but you will!

What am I? Answer: An onion.

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DOWN 2 Tybee has fallen victim to? (6)

3 Troop 18 helped clean up what? (6,5)

ACROSS 1 Business relocating to the North end? (6) 5 Needs oxygen? (4) 7 In bloom now? (7) 8 Someone slipped a what in Ole Slo’s drink? (6) 10 Host of the singer/songwriter series? (4)

4 Capt. one eyed Jimmy who? (4)

6 Has his own bobblehead? (3)

8 Grill with the best of them? (3)

9 Celebrating 20 years in business is Capt.? (5)

10 He cooks up the oysters at Marlin’s? (4) 11 The Wortham’s have how many graves in Memorial Cemetery? (4)

14 Hunt coming up at the Legion? (6)

12 New restaurant on Tybee? (6) 13 Inspiration comes from? (10) 15 These tall what are coming in May? (5) 16 Lights what this season? (3)

*Did you know the answers to the Pirates Puzzle crossword can be found in the Tybee Breeze itself?

So if you’re having trouble, look through the stories again!!

APRIL DATES TO REMEMBER 1-All Fool’s Day 6-Good Friday 7-Passover 8-Easter Daisy 15-Taxes Due 22-Earth Day

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By Julia Pearce Tybee Red Hats strike again, Mandy and Carol seen representing what they stand for: Fun, Fun, and more Fun. If you would like to play, e-mail me at ebonyhag@aol.com.

Whitley and Cheryl Reynolds were participants at Strove Tuesday celebration at All Saint’s marking the beginning of lent. Is anything better than men in aprons?

These handsome gentlemen were cooks at Strove Tuesday. Not only are they cute but they have skills. The food was wonderful.

Dray is the man behind all the steamed oysters each Sunday at Marlin’s. He does a wonderful job.

Remember to tip him.

Tybee’s Queen R o m a Harper had a medical scare. We thought she was having a heart attack. But no worries, she just needed some oxygen. Now she carries it with her. She is back to her queenly duties, which include drinking with the villagers. Thanks be to God.

Check this out: Jim Simmons he has a Harmonica Belt. He wears it low like a gunslinger. but instead of shootin’ he makes beautiful music.

Quess who is has been seen out and about on Tybee?

Abby Burke solo.

She looks fabulous, she is bubbly and she is happy. Way to go Abby!

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Jane and Julian Sipple hosted a rockin St. Patty parade viewing party at their estate.

Plenty of food and friends.

If you are having any worries about, relationships, finances or health call Mama Willie she is an awesome woman of God. She is pictured here with Simone.

Mama Willie prayed Simone though high school. (336) 905-0016 she answers 24 hours a day. She asks for no money. However after you receive your blessing remember to share.

V i c k y Worden is selling t e e shirts for 10 dollars. Proceeds go to Tybee Pool Fund. Many residents are working hard to raise money for a Tybee pool. Call your city council person and voice your support. And buy a tee-shirt. Vicky’s number is in the book.

Everyone send good vibes and get well prayers to Molly. She has not been out and about for a while. Her presence is missed. Molly’s devoted husband JR will keep us posted on her progress.

Tybee city councilman Paul Wolff is in a new relationship. He has a new Annie. We wish them luck. The real Annie is doing well and happy in Savannah.

Janis and Robert Chumney came from Memphis, TN to be marriage on Tybee beach.

I performed the service.

Their family and friends were in attendance, great wedding, and wonderful couple.

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The Rev. Michael Elliott and the Lovely Sarah were wedded in March under a full moon on Tybee beach.

John O’Neill (in a Tux) gave away the groom. Rev. Sam Adams performed the ceremony. The couple was surrounded by family and friends. Reception was hosted in Grande Tybee style by Marlin Monroe’s.

Big news in deed Rev. J. Sierra Wilkinson, who grew up on Tybee Island, daughter of Julia and Mallory Pearce was ordained a Priest in the Worldwide Episcopal Church. She will serve at Christ Church Savannah, The Mother Church of Georgia.

She is also engaged to marry Mr. Rudolph Reyes.

Wedding planed for 2013.

Welcomed to the family Rudy.

Graduation season is quickly arising. If you know of a graduate please send a photo and name to ebonyhag@aol.com.

Pick up your very own Roy swindelle bobble head at Doc’s Bar! It is a Tybee Island must have.

Come join the churches of Tybee Island as they celebrate “the resurrection” at sunrise on the Atlantic Ocean. The place is the Walter Parker Pavilion, Strand and Tybrisa Streets, (south end of Tybee) and the time is 6:30am on Easter Sunday, April 24th.

Come early and bring a folding chair to be sure of a seat.

Send in your travel pics holding a Breeze!

We are in Whitianga, New Zealand, which is a quaint little beach community, similar to Tybee, on the North Island of New Zealand.

In the picture are left to right, Larry and Bonnie Nesbitt; Carlette and Ron Calloway.

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Summer season is upon us here on Tybee Island, but don’t let the absence of 100 degree temperatures and equal or more relative humidity deter you from visiting. Early spring is an excellent time to visit us here at the Lighthouse Inn. With an average temperature of 80 degrees, spring time brings with it not just a lovely climate but many recreational opportunities. For those interested in bicycle riding, April is the perfect time for slow cruising around the island to take in the eccentric sights and sounds unique to Tybee Island.

Many plants are beginning to bloom and the nighttime sky is nothing less than incredible. Those of us who live here may take the clarity of the astronomy for granted, but many of our guests have commented on the sheer beauty of stars over Tybee. For the early risers among us, spring time is a fantastic time to gather an assortment of shells during morning beach walks, not to mention the unparalleled splendor of a Tybee island sunrise viewed from the north beach, which are mere steps away from the Lighthouse Inn. Moreover, this time of year coupled with the low key atmosphere of the Lighthouse Inn is ideal for a quiet, relaxing vacation away from the typical Spring Break crowds.

COMMENTS:

“We lucked out in so many ways…the inn…the location and our wonderful hosts. What a beautiful weekend!”

Jack & Patti, Palm City, FL “Thank you Susie and Stuart-a wonderful island, lots of history and very special hosts. We had a wonderful time and are leaving with great memories.”

Joe & Carol, Atlanta, GA “Susie and Stuart- thank you so much for a wonderful weekend. Your warm welcome and open home made our stay feel like we never left home and we were just staying with family.” ~ Bryan and Rebekah, Clarksville, TN “What a great place for a pleasant couple of days! We will treasure our time here on Tybee Island!”

Steve & Allie, Fairmont, WV “Thank you for such a lovely time, Susie and Stuart! We were so blessed by your hospitality and the fun conversation! Look us up if you are ever in the Chattanooga area!”

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By Michael D. Sullivan

“Rest in Peace Robbie…we’ll miss you” It was a beautiful 80 degree Monday morning as I started out on a bike ride around the Island. I can accumulate twenty slow miles, on our three mile long Island, just meandering from my house to Lazaretto Creek, up into Spanish Hammock, then to Estill Hammock, South Campbell Avenue, Lewis Avenue, then a zig-zag back and forth from Jones Avenue to Butler, all the way to the South End and then back again.

This day the ride took much longer due to stops to photograph the Azeleas, Dogwoods, Jasmine and dozens of other plants bursting in bloom…! I guess you could say that it was one of those days when all seems right in the world. It was so beautiful that I didn’t care about anything as I settled into my beach chair to read the paper.

Then, when I flipped over to page 10A, I saw that my friend Robbie Thompson had moved on to his heavenly reward on Sunday. Robbie was a true southern gentleman, who loved his family and friends and always had a smile on his face. He told me more than once that he would have never made it as long as he did if it had not been for the loving care he received from his lovely wife Annette.

Robbie and a small sampling of old and new friends would meet up at a local watering hole on regular occasions until it became too difficult for him to travel alone. So one of the guys, not to mention any names (Joe Inglesby) said, “if Robbie can’t come to us let’s go to him”. After a toast or two to his brilliant idea, the “Thursdays on Robbie’s dock” was inaugurated and for almost two years, some or all of us would gather at Robbie’s dock for a Thursday cookout and solve all of the problems of the world.

Well most of the problems, try as we might we couldn’t solve Robbie’s slowly fading health, but we did love him and his big smile for all that joined him on his dock.

So as I viewed all of the photos of flowering plants, I had taken that day, I realized that God had made them as a spring bouquet for Robbie.

Rest in peace and start scouting out for a dock up there, we’re all on our way…!

Remember: “If you’re lucky enough to live on Tybee, you’re lucky enough…!

Tommy Thompson, a licensed real estate salesman in GA, a real estate development consultant and photographer, lives on Tybee Island. You can follow Tommy on his blog “the view from the beach” at: http://thompsonatlantic.blogspot.com. Email: thomasfstop@gmail.com

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If you knew Robbie, you knew life.

He easily blended his thoughts into word pictures and never robbed you of your time. Nothing about him was rushed or forced.

He spoke like an artist paints in vocal brush strokes.

His unique gift was never squandered.

He understood being humble.

W h e n Robbie was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease, his gang at Doc’s bar made sure he knew he was loved by visiting him each Thursday. It became a vigil. They were there to be with him as comrades, as brothers, and lift a few cold ones together.

Death would not quickly catch Robbie. His posse was there to ward it off, challenge it, and coexist with him for months in laughter and memories.

In that grouping of men, Robbie was the spirit and the balance.

That was the deal.

I asked him if he would like me to film his remaining time on earth.

I told him we would do it in a documentary style and record him with his family and friends.

There would be times, I offered, where he would be speaking by himself and we would pick locations.

I said if there was a message he wanted to deliver, he had the platform.

His commanding grin came first saying he would think about it.

Later, he decided not to go ahead and generously thanked me for making the proposal.

We laughed harder that day over his saying… no… than we had in many conversations over the years.

And, in reflection, I don’t know how long my objective eye could have focused.

The man had power just walking in place.

Robbie could put a soul at ease…

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IN A TIME WHEN SMALL BUSINESSES ARE FINDING IT HARD TO STAY OPEN, ONE LOCAL BUSINESS IS GEARING UP TO CELEBRATE THEIR 20TH YEAR!

into the Village at Lazaretto Creek where thousands of tourists, school kids, and Girl Scouts take trips aboard Capt.

Mike’s Dolphin Tours each year.

Now 20 years later, the Scarbroughs Mike Scarbrough working on are thankful their repairing the charter boat dock business has survived with Mike Taylor, one of the first charter boat captains to have a the economic hits and space at Lazaretto Creek Marina. look forward to more tours for years to come. To kick off the anniversary celebration, Capt. Mike’s Dolphin Tours will be offering discounts on tickets through Foursquare check-ins and specials on their Facebook page. Additionally, special tours have been set up for Easter sunrise and to watch the Tall Ships sail out of Savannah.

Capt.

Mike and Iris Scarbrough purchased their Tybee Island property in 1992, looking forward to leaving their hectic lives in Atlanta for peaceful Tybee, where they Celebration of the completion of the had spent every floating docks, circa late 1992. Left to weekend and vacation right: Capt. Mike Taylor, Iris Scarbrough, Brenda and Richard Kautzman, Lisa for the previous five Scarbrough. Behind is the Southern years. But starting Comfort, the boat the Scarbrough their own business family lived on for the next year as they continued to repair and build the didn’t happen over marina. **Save the Date: Join us for a 20th Anniversary night.

Celebration Saturday, April 28th from 5 to 7 pm at

For the next four years, The Scarbroughs Coco’s Sunset Grille. We’ll have appetizers and drink specials.** and their teenage daughter Lisa worked tirelessly to clean For more information, contact Lisa Scarbrough at lisa@ up the old property, tybeedolphins.com or Iris Scarbrough at 912-786-5848.

The original marina, before there rid it of long-forgotten was Cafe Loco/Coco’s and boat parts, overgrown Capt. Mike’s Dolphin Tours brush, and repair dilapidated buildings and docks. A local following started to form among the neighboring shrimpers and fishermen, and the marina played host to various US and international teams for the 1995 US trials and the 1996 Summer Olympics Yachting events.

At the time, the marina was simply known as “Mike’s Place,” a little hole in the wall bar that would have sandwiches and grill outs on the dock. But it was when The original block building before Capt.

Mike took a crew the seafood market was cleaned up and a ship store/jet ski rentals. from Good Morning America out on his little S.S. Dolphin for a tour that the business exploded.

The tours didn’t have a name, but moments after the broadcast calls were already coming in from people wanting to tour with “Capt. Mike.”

“Mike’s Place” was leased out to become Cafe Loco and later Coco’s Sunset Grille, a seafood market was opened, and watersports offerings came to reside. The sleepy little north end piece of Tybee had The charter boat dock at the time grown of purchase.

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TYBEE MARINE RESCUE MISSION REPORTS

By Joey Solomon Public Information Officer

All Quiet: There were no called missions for the end of February and beginning of March. That is the official story… unofficially we turned one down in the middle of the worst weather we have seen in a while. Several Saturdays ago (remember the one that stormed all day, and the tornado watches were posted???) we had volunteered to cook chicken for the “Tybee Charter School” fundraiser. The weather report called for 100% STORMS and we moved the cooking crew out of the park over to George’s boat shed. This structure would provide cover for the operation and allow the cooker to be taken out of the rain (It won’t fit under the pavilion in the park.)

Just as our luck would have it… about time it “hit” Tybee we were called to rescue a boater who could not get their outboard to start. Our skipper asked them several questions, and since the boat they were in had a small cabin, and no one hurt… we told him when the storm passed we would come and get him.

That was not exactly what they wanted to hear. None of us were in any hurry to respond in a thunderstorm in open boats to someone in a cuddy cabin, who didn’t check the weather report before they ventured out. He called back and informed us that commercial assistance had pretty much told him the same thing… call us back when it stops lightening. He eventually figured out how to deliver what little gas he had left to the out board and made it almost back to Bull River Marina. We are not commercial assistance. We don’t tow meals off of their tables either, we FIND then “lost, overdue, and stranded” (To call commercial assistance you need at least 2 things: A charge card and GPS co-ordinates, or at least knowledge of where you are.)

Here are a few pictures of a busy month of community service, Squadron 1-A Style. Whether we are feeding the Bands in Tybee’s St. Paddies Parade, or cooking chicken for the Charter school…

We can grill with the best of them!

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