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The Tybee Breeze is a monthly publication that comes out on the 1st of each month and is available in racks & outdoor boxes throughout the island all month long. It is also available to view in its entirety to perspective visitors online, as well as, mailed out to subscribers all over the U.S. The deadline to advertise is by the 15th of the month prior. Our goal is to provide a fun & entertaining magazine for all ages. If you would like to contribute by writing a story, letter to the editor, suggesting a story, or advertising, contact us using the information above. By submitting photos to the Tybee Breeze, you are authorizing the Breeze to use, reproduce and display photographs. Some of the articles in the Tybee Breeze are fiction. Views expressed by writers are not necessarily those of the Tybee Breeze. The Tybee Breeze assumes no responsibility for typographical errors or omissions. All ads contained within the Tybee Breeze are the sole responsibility of the advertiser. The Tybee Breeze reserves the right to edit or refuse any articles or advertising submitted to this publication © 2013. All rights reserved. God Bless America & God Bless Our Troops!

A h … . t h e American Dream….start with nothing and build an empire. No I’m not talking about the overnight, silicon valleycomputer geek-cyber space-social m e d i a , wonders. I mean the real thing. Hard work and long hours, building an entrepreneurial enterprise, one day at a time. T. S. Chu Department Store on Tybee has been living the dream for 80 years now….! Mr. Chu, as we always referred to Mr. Ting Shan Chu, was the founder of the T. S. Chu Company dynasty. I have heard and read various accounts of his humble retail start on Tybee (see references below) and like many American success stories, some serendipity was involved. T. S. Chu came to the USA from China, as a student representative from his Shanghai province, for the 1933 Worlds Fair in Chicago. After the Fair he decided to stay in America and during his travels on the east coast ended up on Tybee and rented a room for a summer. This is where serendipity enters the stage. As legend has it (and I paraphrase due to differing accounts), a man arrived on Tybee, one day, too late to find a room for him and his ill wife. The man, Mr. Frier, meets T.S. Chu and Mr. Chu offered his room to the couple, telling them he had some Chinese friends he could stay with. Mr. Frier owned a small kiosk on 16th street, but due to his wife’s illness decided that he could not continue to return to Tybee to run the business. The next morning Mr. Frier discovered that Mr. Chu had spent the night sleeping on the porch, instead of with friends. Impressed with the young man’s generosity, Mr. Frier asked Mr. Chu if he was interested in taking over his gift kiosk, in exchange for paying off an outstanding debt. Mr. Chu asked Mr. Frier, “How much” and Mr. Frier replied, “run shop, pay bills, pocket

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profits…!” T.S. Chu’s first shop started in Mr. Frier’s 15 ft x 20ft kiosk and eightyyears later has grown to almost an acre of enclosed space, fronting on Tybrisa (formerly 16th St.) and extending through to Izlar Ave. Thus began the ubiquitous T. S. Chu Company empire that today, managed by second generation family, extended family members and loyal employees, touches all of Tybee and the greater Savannah area; including convenience stores, gas stations, liquor stores & more.

There are several books, two by Ellen Lyle Tabor and Polly Wylly Cooper; “Tybee Days” and “Sand Between Our Toes”, that have articles, photos and quotes about T.S. Chu and numerous newspaper accounts (check out my blog for links) that chronicle the legend of this Tybee success story. Those of us that grew up on Tybee during the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s all have our favorite T.S. Chu stories. I can remember scaring the wits out of my cousins, when they came to visit. I would make them close their eyes and sneak them up to the “Fortune Teller Lady”, “ok…open your eyes”, they would squeal and scatter…! That ghostly Lady in the box still scares me to this day. My Dad was constantly fixing things around the house and in those days the TV’s had vacuum tubes in lieu of the solid state circuitry and transistors of today. Mr. Chu Tybee Breeze

and excited to see her walk down the steps from the mezzanine as if she was in a Paris review…! In reading through some of the history of T.S. Chu and his philosophy of life, one quote stands out, which remains good advice for all business owners, captains of industry and especially our government leaders: “shop owner always humble enough to sweep own floors”

had a TV tube tester in the store and my Dad would take us with him to test the tubes to fix the TV just about every Remember: “If you’re week. If Mr. Chu didn’t have what you were looking for he lucky enough to live would get it for you. on Tybee, you’re Over near the “Fortune Teller Lady” was Chu’s lucky enough…! Beauty Shop which was operated by our neighbor, Runelle If you have any Barrett. When our Mom went to see Miss Runelle we would comments please go get to buy some penny candy, go to the pier, come back to my blog, sign up or send me an email and leave your, comments, complaints, etc…! and roam around the store until Mom’s hair was finished. Tommy Thompson, a sales associate with Cora Bett Thomas Another fond memory was the bathing suit fashion Realty, a real estate development consultant and photographer, shows held each year to show off the new swim suit styles. lives on Tybee Island. You can follow Tommy on his blog “the One year my baby sister Margaret was a bathing suit view from the beach” at: http://thompsonatlantic.blogspot.com/ model, I think she was four or five and we were as proud Email: thomasfstop@gmail.com.

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From Last Days of the Coastal Empire (Chapter 1, condensed)

By Larry Peterson IT HAD BEEN YEARS since Mike Taylor had crammed his belongings into his old Toyota and headed west on Highway 80. He was leaving Tybee Island, perhaps for good. Or so he feared. He took along a little shell from the beach in front of his grandmother’s house. The shell was one of those toenail-shaped things with rough ridges fanning out from a nub at one end. Seen one and you’ve seen a million. But for Mike, this one was very special. For years, it rode with him in a nook in his dashboard. It was a constant reminder that he’d left a very special place. He’d spent the summer there before his senior year in college. Mike had grown up near Richmond, Virginia. He knew nothing of Tybee and not much about its upriver neighbor, Savannah. Mike vaguely associated it with stories about pirates, rum, Civil War privateers, mint juleps, mansions and Scarlet O’Hara. And, of course, the map and his mental images of pirates and blockade runners told him it was near the ocean. Yet, once he entered the downtown, it was love at first sight. He was enchanted by the a network of grassy squares under canopies of huge oaks that drooped moss and cast dappled shadows against aging gables, columns, dormers and towers. Rivaling the man-made beauty of the city was the natural splendor of neighboring marshes and rivers, teeming with herons, egrets and an occasional bald eagle. To the east and southeast were the islands. Mike had spent the summer on Tybee, where windswept sands, wildflowerdotted dunes and shoreline waters constantly showed him something new. Depending on whether and how much haze, fog or clouds hung in the air, the sea could be almost any shade of blue, green, gold, silver, gray, pink or purple. The setting sun often cast pastel hues on the dying gasps of collapsing waves as they rushed shoreward as white, wet blankets of foam. As if they were a special form of entertainment for beachcombers, huge ships lumbering to or from Savannah seemed to parade day and night. Closer in, crewmen aboard shrimp boats, usually trailed by flocks of screeching seagulls, cast their nets. Not counting the tourists, two tribes populated the island. Old Savannah families used the beach as a summer and weekend refuge and sometimes moved there permanently. And for Bohemian rednecks who might work in Savannah but wanted little else to with it, Tybee was their world apart. The housing stock, dominated by often-sagging clapboard cottages, was a little seedy. But many homes had their own funky charm. At once quaint and stately were those on Officers Row, which spanned a small bluff a bit back from the ocean in old Fort Screven. They had three stories and gabled, highpeaked roofs, wide porches and big windows, some of them with tall arches. Nearby was Mike’s grandmother’s place. It was smaller and newer, but built in the same style. He’d spent that long-ago summer there. He still could remember how the scents of honeysuckle and confederate jasmine mingled in her garden. Sometimes he still dreamed about the flashy flittering of the

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painted bunting, the bright red or orange birds that took refuge in wax myrtles, the bushy trees that thrived near the lagoon behind her house. She’d died and left him the house. Mike had hired a real estate agent, who rented the place out. Then his political reporting job in Cornwall, South Carolina, went to hell. But, by some harmonic convergence, his publisher in Cornwall talked the publisher at the Clarion in Savannah into considering him for a job. When Mike drove down for interviews, he arranged with the rental agent to tour the property. It was a mess. No one had pulled a weed, trimmed a tree or watered a plant in months. For all that, it was still beautiful. “Oh, by the way,” the agent mentioned as Mike surveyed rug stains, “your tenant is moving out at the end or the month.” It was a hot, slightly muggy August afternoon when Mike drove over the Interstate 16 flyover into downtown Savannah. He saw red-blossomed crape myrtles, the spectacular arch of the Talmadge Bridge and the green spire of Independent Christian Church. In the years he’d been gone, he’d grown wary if not jaded. He hoped to keep his head down and just do his job. But his job sometimes had drawn him into the eye of a storm. He wondered what troubles might lurk below the idyllic tranquility that seemed to beckon. A half hour later, Mike crossed the Lazaretto Creek Bridge onto the island. He spotted the old lighthouse, followed Highway 80, took a left at the Sugar Shack, and zigged-zagged almost to land’s end, where the house stood, empty and waiting. The little shell that had ridden with him all those years was still with him. As on the day he’d driven west over the bridge, it rested snugly in the same dashboard nook. For the moment, Mike pushed deep into the recesses of his consciousness any nagging doubts about what might lie ahead. He stuffed the shell into his jacket pocket and sauntered stiffly out on the boardwalk and over the sand dune. Sea oats swayed gently in an offshore breeze. A pelican glided by, taking silent aim at unwary underwater prey. At the water’s edge, Mike splashed a handful of salty drops on his lips. Long ago, it had been his way of kissing the ocean. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the shell. He found a spot for it on a mound of sand near some lookalikes. It couldn’t have been more than a dozen feet away from where he’d picked it up so long ago. At long last, the little shell was home. And so was Mike.

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TYB GRILL By Alaina Loughridge James and Tilly just opened a brand spanking new restaurant… TYB Grill. Wanting to try something new and simultaneously paying homage and thanks to Tybee t h e TYB Grill was created. With an all new décor and menu, this is a restaurant you must check out. I decided to go for lunch one day and see the new deal. The menu is fantastic. Appetizers like calamari, hummus and garlic pomme frites to entrees of pastas, burgers, oysters, shrimp and salads. I couldn’t make up my mind on what to order so I did my famous fallback maneuver which is order anything with blue cheese crumbles on it. So, one black and blue burger coming up! As I was waiting for my food, I checked out the new décor which showcases local artists. Photographs, oil paintings and metal artwork adorn the walls and the room is spacious and comfortable. The artwork changes monthly so there is always something new to admire. There is also outside seating as well, but I am a total air conditioning pig so indoors for me. That and I don’t have a dog. Dogs are more than welcome on the outdoor patio. As always the service is excellent. So I get my burger which is the size of my head and I’m trying to figure out the best most delicate way to eat this thing in public when the executive chef stopped by to say hello. Executive

chef is Terry O’Hara a Cornell Hotel School and Culinary Institute of America graduate. With tons of on the job experience too, Terry told me he always wanted to be a chef even as a Boy Scout when he would bring his Dutch oven to Boy Scout camp. Well Terry can cook a hell of a burger. It was excellent! My choice of dessert was home made key lime pie or hot fudge brownie with vanilla bean ice cream (vanilla bean!!!) with melted chocolate chips inside. Oh my God! As I was melting into my food coma, I had a chance to sit down with James and Tilly and ask them the hardcore journalistic questions I am so well known for: What everyone wants to know about restaurant seafood is if it is fresh. The answer is yes and daily from the local marina. The next question people want to know is “can I get a mojito?” The answer is also yes and it is muddled and poured in house. In fact they also have an excellent martini menu which includes many flavors and they have my personal favorites: champagne, a wine list, and a full bar. James and Tilly are very excited about this new restaurant and hope people give them an opportunity to eat and drink what they can do. TYB Grill will be open 7 days a week from 11am to 9pm. Check out their website at www.tybgrill.com for updated menus, hours and happy hour specials. They will always have a different daily special on both lunch and dinner menus and TYB Grill also offer a kids’ menu. Located at the corner of Jones and Butler you much go check it out and get your martini face on. If you have any questions or would like to order take out give them a call at 912-472-4018. Feel free to friend their FaceBook page and they are also on www.tripadvisor.com for further food, fun and booze information. Cheers!

Parking Wars This island is approximately 3.5 miles long depending on how much you’ve had to drink and how far you have to walk. With tourist season upon us, the parking wars have begun! On Memorial Day Sunday, we had 14,000 cars drive to Tybee. Having only 2,000 (plus or minus) legal parking spaces available, where did everyone park? I have never seen parking rage until I moved here. I have been screamed at, cussed at, and have had several threats of ‘I’m never coming back to Tybee’ all because of parking tickets or lack of parking. I don’t work in parking, but I was in the wrong place at the wrong time and I have a tattoo on my forehead that says ‘park rage here.’ What we’ve got here folks is a parking war. I understand the frustration. I have sat on my porch and seen the same cars circling the block in the time it took me to drink a cocktail and go in to make another. I have witnessed the rage of the parking ticket. However, I also see it as a necessary evil. I spoke with Pete Ryerson, a supervisor at Parking Services, and here is the deal kids: There is no free parking on Tybee. This is a business. Think of it as renting space from the City for a good time at a public beach. The parking fees collected go into a general fund that gives us a clean beach, ocean rescue services, street clean up and maintenance of this little rock we want to park upon. Without these fees, most if not all of these services would fall on the locals via property taxes and/or raise consumable taxes. I know this is boring, but I am not going to pay $10 for a cocktail unless it has Patron in it or have my rent raised so

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my landlady can afford to pay her property taxes. It all goes around in one big circle. For the record, Parking Services employees are really cool people. They do not stalk you contrary to what you may be thinking at the time. It all boils down to coincidence & logistics. There is even a grace period of 15 mins. so if you have to hustle off the beach to update your parking ticket, you have hustle time. There is no sport to the game, so if you get a ticket be a decent human being. Screaming & cussing isn’t cool unless you are watching Nascar or football. Parking Services are people that are providing a public service. Just because you did not read the multiple signs & the huge billboard when you come onto the island that states the pay to park situation, does not mean you can act like an arse. Being nice goes a long way. If you are thinking about a beach day go to www. cityoftybee.org and click on the parking app. It is updated constantly beginning at 9am and will tell you what parking is available and where it is located. If you have a stupid phone, like me, you will find a Parking Services employee strolling the streets. They have on the blue shirts and will be delighted to direct you. If you are on a motorcycle, you can park as many bikes that will fit in one space and pay for one parking spot. However, if you don’t renew your parking all the bikes will receive a ticket. For us Tybee Idiots, here is our situation: We cannot charge people to park in our yard or driveways without a permit from the City. If you have friends over, make sure they do not park in the City right of way. Only vehicles with decals can park there. If you have some yahoo that parks anywhere on your property without your permission call Parking Services at 472-5101. On weekends leave a message. The machine is constantly checked and they will come out and ticket said yahoo. Parking Services does work closely with the police department so if there is a situation where a car needs to be towed; call parking first and they will handle it. So on to the really dull part of this party: The fee to park is $2 per hour in the beach parking lots of 14th and 16th Streets and North Beach. Everywhere else is $1.50 per hour. Parking tickets are $35 for complete nonpayment and $20 for overtime. There is a $10 late charge for nonpayment after 10 days. If you never pay, you may get a warrant to appear in court. You can buy a parking sticker from City Hall for $150 and park wherever you like. For you middle agers of 62 years, your parking decal costs $125. Pretty exciting stuff right? Not really but it is reality and until we build a huge, hideous parking garage on Little Tybee this is what we have. So until then, let’s be nice, park properly if you can find a spot, and behave like an adult. Parking is going to be a challenge with or without a sticker. Come see me. I only charge $20 a spot.

Fran is on a cruise to Antarctica to swim with the penguins and will be back next month, weather permitting. She did, however, say that she has received some really strange letters lately and is seeking advice from some guru she heard lived somewhere on Antarctica. You can write me anytime you like at FranVanFlanders@aol.com

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Seriously By Judy O’Neill Keep in mind that we live on an island surrounded by salt water. Sometimes, I truly believe that the salty air which touches everything I own and that I breathe in every day corrodes my brain. Frequently my synapses will not synapse and I have difficulty forming a coherent thought. That’s the case right now. It’s Breeze deadline time and the “dead” part of that word is just what my creativity is. When this happens, I sometimes look back through previous Breeze endeavors for inspiration or even choose to re-run an article. If the major TV networks can have summer reruns, so can I! Once upon a time back in 2006, I was inspired by Queen Roma and Roberto, a Tybee guy and member of Queen Roma’s entourage, to write one of those “You might be on Tybee if…” articles, reminiscent of Jeff Foxworthy’s old “You might be a redneck if….” Here it is again with a few additions and subtractions. You might be on Tybee if… …you just dried off with a towel filled with sandspurs. You might be on Tybee if… …your normally straight hair just went frizzy. You might be a tourist on Tybee if… …you suddenly wish you’d brought all those quarters you threw in the spare change jar at home. You might be a tourist on Tybee if… …you find out that 35 really means 35 and that “Pay to Park”

really means PAY to park… everywhere. You might be a tourist on Tybee if… …you wonder where all these people came from and where you’re supposed to park. You might be a resident of Tybee if… …you wonder where all these people came from and where you’re supposed to park and why they’re all trying to park in YOUR yard. You might be a resident of Tybee if… …most directions you give involving getting anywhere mention “the curve.” You might be a tourist on Tybee if… …you drive around looking for the bridge to “Little Tybee.” You might be a resident of Tybee if… …you have casual flip flops and formal flip flops and when you shop for shoes, finding the right flip flop for each occasion is a major concern. You might be a tourist on Tybee if… …you tried walking to the beach without wearing any kind of shoe. You might be a resident of Tybee if… …the smell of marshes and mud makes you feel happy. You might be a tourist on Tybee if… …you ask at least one of these questions during your visit: (1) Can you tell me where the Lighthouse is? (2) Do we have to pay to park even on weekends? (3) Where’s the closest bank? (4) Is there a grocery store on the island? You might be a resident of Tybee if… …you’ve considered using preprinted handouts with those questions and their answers on them. You might be on Tybee if… …you see body parts that should never be exposed under any circumstances. You might be a resident of Tybee if… …during June, July and August you don’t get out and about around the island as much as you do during the other months of the year. You might be a lover of Tybee if… …you’d rather be on Tybee anytime, no matter who thinks (or does) what!

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 have been Realtors with Tybee Island Realty since 1989. She can be reached for comment at tybeechick@aol.com.

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1912 Ends; 1913 Begins Last month we finished Mayor Lovell’s lengthy report for Fiscal Year 1912 (ended April 1st, 1912) which he presented at the Council meeting of August 14, 1912. That meeting included a few other items of business. The Treasurer’s report was recorded showing that the Town’s cash on hand increased from $1105.74 to $2360.16 during the Fiscal Year. “On Resolution the extension to Beach Lots 115, 116, 117, and 118 was established as follows – Beach Lot #115 to be 175 ft, Beach Lot #116 to be 142 ft, Beach Lot# 117 to be 109 ft, and Beach lot #118 to be 43 ft. Dimensions given to be from the East Line of the Beach Lots above mentioned. [These lots are south of 19th Street. I can only assume the owners were given more land towards the ocean and Back River due to sand accretion in this area.] “A communication was received from Col Dan C. Kingman [?] Colonel Corps of Engineers of War Department United States, requesting permission to erect a tower on some Public Land at South End. Same referred to Mayor with power to act.” [I do recall a tower here that was taken down maybe 10 years ago. Perhaps one of you resident Tybinians can tell us about the purpose and history of this tower.] The August 14 meeting concluded with: “A resolution was passed instructing the Clerk of Council to address a letter to the Chatham County Commissioners, requesting that they install at Tybee a permanent Convict Camp, for the purpose of keeping open the ditches, under brushing, Etc. and other public work needed.” Council’s last meeting of 1912 was held on December 6th, a very unusual occurrence being so late in the year. “A petition from Durden and Powers was presented, requesting the privilege of encroaching with Buildings, a distance of seventy feet on the Strand East of Lots 91, 92, and 93 [first three beach front lots south of 15th Street]. Petition granted, provided Durden and Powers sign proper contract with Town of Tybee agreeing to vacate said strand upon sixty days written notice. “A petition from the King’s Daughters, owners of Beach Lot #54 [first beach lot south of 9th Street. In those days almost all the beach lots extended from Butler to the beach.] , requesting the Town of Tybee to donate the extension to Beach lot 54, as same is to be used for charitable purposes only. On motion it was voted to sell same for the sum of $1 provided it is used for charitable purposes. In the event that it is not, the extension reverts back to the Town of Tybee.” [No mention of what charity the King’s Daughters were engaged in. The Fresh Air Home was in full operation just a half a block to the south.]

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The December 6 meeting ended with: “The Mayor was authorized to make suitable contract with the Southern Bell Telephone Co. for a telephone to be placed in Town Hall.” The first Council meeting of 1913 was held on February 18th. “On motion duly submitted, a resolution was adopted, providing that in issuing licenses for the sale of Non Intoxicants Made from Cereals, it must be understood by applicants for such licenses that the product sold must be in original packages. [I guess this was to discourage moonshine from entering the market. After all, Prohibition was still the law of the land. I still don’t know what this cereal stuff was all about and continue to await for a Tybee expert to educate me.] “On motion of Councilman Stillwell, seconded by Councilman Dixon, it was carried that no Non Intoxicants Made from Cereal should be sold within a restricted district bounded on the West by Main Street, on the North by 14th street, on the South by 17th Street, and on the East by an imaginary line through the Western line of Hotel Tybee Main building. [I wish the minutes would have contained more information on why some of these motions and resolutions were needed. Without such, I’m taking the liberty of putting my own spin on the background. First, I’m going to guess that more than a few Tybee visitors (surely the locals would never do such) were getting intoxicated on these cereal-based non-intoxicants and causing an unsavory environment for the more refined visitors alighting from the train, headed for Hotel Tybee. Or maybe, you’ll like this explanation better – the selling of non-intoxicants was a booming business which needed to be steered to the hotel and not captured by enterprising merchants waiting at the train station for the thirsty visitors to arrive. Take your pick.] “On account of the new Cross [?] Head Cut being constructed by the U. S. Engineering Department during the coming month of June, Council discussed the matter of building a public wharf. After some discussion it was moved that said wharf be constructed at End of Alley #2 off Chatham Avenue and the Mayor appointed Councilmen Kehoe, Palmer, and Stillwell a committee to ascertain the cost of same and have suitable plans prepared.” [Alley #2 is now Fisherman’s Walk and the wharf is now the public fishing pier.] Looking ahead to Council’s next meeting of February 26, 1913, appears some shenanigans are going to come up. Stay tuned.

Bernie Goode has been writing for the Breeze for seven years. Readers with questions or comments are encouraged to write Bernie at berniegoode@gmail.com Tybee Breeze

Books to Check out this month at The Tybee Island Branch of Live Oak Public Libraries: Fiction “Bombshell,” by Catherine Coulter “Death Angel,” by Linda Fairstein “The English Girl,” by Daniel Silva “First Sight,” by Danielle Steel “The Ghosts of Bungo Suido,” by P.T. Deutermann “Hidden Order,” by Brad Thor “The Highway,” by C.J. Box “Hunting Eve,” by Iris Johansen “The Lemon Orchard,” by Luanne Rice “The Light in the Ruins,” by Chris Bohjalian “Light of the World,” by James Lee Burke “True Love,” by Jude Deveraux “Unseen,” by Karin Slaughter “The White Princess,” by Philippa Gregory Nonfiction “Ava Gardner: the Secret Conversations,” by Peter Evans & Ava Gardner “Circle of Friends,” by Charles Gasparino “I Wear the Black Hat,” by Chuck Klosterman “The Longest Road,” by Philip Caputo “Lost Girls,” by Robert Kolker “Love Him or Leave Him,” by Loni Love “Rose Kennedy,” by Barbara A. Perry “Self-inflicted Wounds,” by Aisha Tyler “Shirley Jones: A Memoir,” by Shirley Jones “Thinking in Numbers,” by Daniel Tammet “This Town,” by Mark Leibovich To check availability of any of these titles, visit our online catalog at www.liveoakpl.org. Tybee Branch Library - 405 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island Phone: 912-786-7733 Fax: 912-786-7734 Hours: Mon, Fri & Sat 2-6; Tue 10-8; Wed 10-6 Branch Manager: Laurel Beecher Powers

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We wish all the readers of the Tybee Breeze a happy Fourth of July! We’re looking forward to celebrating our country’s independence with the spectacular July 3rd fireworks show at the Tybee Pier & Pavilion at about 9:15pm. There are many other events coming up this month that everyone should know about. • Tybee Service Industry Floatilla “Christmas in July” will benefit the Priceless Gifts Campaign, Tybee’s Mayor Motorcade, and all the churches of Tybee Island. You may register at www.tybeefloatilla.com • Fort Pulaski National Park continues to fly the 34-star United States flag above the fort to interpret the Union occupation of the fort from April 1862 until the end of the Civil War. This will continue until the end of the Civil War Sesquicentennial in April 2015. • T.S. Chu’s will celebrate their 80th Anniversary in July. Congrats! We’d like to extend a big thank you to Ms. Heather Gordon for helping us out while Casey was on maternity leave. Her professionalism and strong work ethic brought a lot to the position. Thank you for your hard work! Mark your calendars now for the Labor Day Beach Bash! The Swingin’ Medallions will play at the celebration at the pier on Sunday, September 1st. Their performance will be followed by the annual fireworks show. Keep an eye out for further information to be announced soon on reserving VIP seating on the pier for the concert. TITC has been meeting with SEABAR (the South End Association of Bars and Restaurants) to support their efforts in managing the 2013 Tybee Island Pirate Fest. We appreciate their willingness and enthusiasm in supporting Tybee’s business community. We look forward to seeing all our Tybee pirates at the festival Oct. 10-13. The summer is in full swing with visitors from all over the globe. The Tybee Island Visitor Center traffic was up in May from 2012. Please send visitors to the Visitor Center for info. on all the great places to explore on Tybee. There is always something new happening on Tybee. New Tybee Island Tourism Council members include: Burke’s Beach Rentals, Inc. and Surf Song Bed & Breakfast. The TITC conducted an online visitor survey in April to gain more information on where are visitors are coming from, why they’re choosing to come to Tybee, and what they’re doing while they’re here. The survey was sent out to our e-newsletter subscriber list, and posted on our Facebook page, 2,227 people completed the survey. When asked where they were visiting from, 1,055 were from Georgia, followed by No One Covers Tybee Like The Breeze

190 from Tennessee, and the next top states were SC., OH., and NC. in that order. When asked why they chose to vacation on Tybee, 81% said beach, 73% said relaxation, and 53% said Savannah. We asked the survey takers to give us two words to describe Tybee and some of the responses we received were: fun, sun, laid back, charming, quaint, secluded, relaxing, happy place, unspoiled beauty, wonderful, and peaceful. When asked if they would come to Tybee again, 98% said they would, and 99% said they would recommend Tybee to their family and friends which is wonderful! Have a great Tybee Day! Lindsay Fruchtl - 912.644.6470 Marketing Director - lindsay@tybeevisit.com Casey Slone - 912.644.6470 Special Events Manager - cslone@tybeevisit.com Kim Webster - 912.644.6470 Operations & Sales Manager - kwebster@tybeevisit.com

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Tybee Island Maritime Academy and the Rising Tyde Food Pantry would like to thank the Tybee Island Tour of Homes committee for a wonderful tour! We would like to thank the homeowners for opening their beautiful homes for the tour. We would also like to thank the following sponsors: Five Diamond Sponsor Artistic Images, Inc.–Gay Williams Diamond Sponsor Alan S. Rubin Photography Platinum Sponsors Tybee Cottages, Inc. ● Mark and Ginger Schroder ● Coca Cola of Savannah Gold Sponsors Wet Willie’s ● John and Lynne Eramo ● Gayle Bolton ● Cheryl Martin Silver Sponsors Solomon Properties ● Tybee Teeth ● Paul and Mary Gilker ● Tybee Vacation Rentals ● Walker and Betty Beeson ● Captain Mike’s Dolphin Adventure ● Tybee Beach Vacation Rentals ● Odila and Anne Blanco ● Uncle Bubba’s ● Mary Kay Andrews ● Rock House Bar and Grill ● Sloan Edenfield Knudson ● Linda Cleary ● Joey Burel ● Cabot Cheese Bronze Sponsors Tybee Handyman ● Windfall by the Sea ● Accountants on Tybee ● Bill and Brenda Fort ● Cappie Birdwell ● S L Construction – Steve Layden ● Gordon Matthews ● AJ’s Dockside ● Polka Dots ● Tybee Island Historical Society ● Tyler Marion ● Bill and Chris Garbett

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All Quiet: There have been no called missions this month. Catching our breath from a very busy last few week. First, let me take this opportunity to THANK the faithful for all of their help in our endeavors. We could not do this without your help. Thanks for buying BBQ Memorial weekend, and the generous donations of time and prizes for our Children’s Fishing tournament. That was a ROUGH two consecutive weekends. Add to that and we helped provide safety boats for the seasons first two flotillas and our crew is getting a little burnt out. Tybee lost one Special Lady recently; “Aunt Sue” Breazel passed away recently and we continue to keep Breezy, April, Amy and families in our prayers. Sue was a Rentiers and her father was an instrumental player in forming this organization over 50 years ago. Volunteering evidently was a family value, because that whole family has been on the Fire Dept, Squad 6, and the Marine Rescue Squadron for generations. They are represented in almost every community service group on the island. I thank God for people like them. As mentioned earlier “Take a Kid fishing” week found us back at the Crab Shack again for this annual event. (Next time you see Jack or Belinda remind them about all the fun you had.) With just a handful short of 100 anglers we cooked hotdogs, served Uncle Armon’s sno-cones, passed out door prizes, and weighed in fish. Having divided the children into differing age groups and separating the dock fishing from the boat fishing… Prizes and trophies were awarded to the winners. Prizes were also awarded to some of the better “fish stories” and this years “tales of tails” were as good as any I can remember in recent history. See Capt Stan Allen’s article for more on this, including the list of winners! Enjoy the eye candy!

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On June 13, 2013 Commander Chuck Bolen, American Legion Post 154, Tybee Island, along with Ronnie Tatum and Jimmy Carter, both retired Marines, presented the City of Tybee with the POW/MIA flag. The POW/MIA flag is the only flag ever displayed in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda where it will stand as a powerful symbol of national commitment to America’s POW/MIAs until the fullest possible accounting has been achieved for U.S. personnel still missing and unaccounted for from the Vietnam War. Many cities, municipalities and townships throughout this great nation display this flag year round. On August 10, 1990, the 101st Congress passed U.S. Public Law 101-355, which recognized the League’s POW/MIA flag and designated it “as the symbol of our Nation’s concern and commitment to resolving as fully as possible the fates of Americans still prisoner, missing and unaccounted for in Southeast Asia, thus ending the uncertainty for their families and the Nation.” The importance of the POW/ MIA flag lies in its continued visibility, a constant reminder of the plight of America’s POW/MIAs. Other than “Old Glory”, the POW/MIA flag is the only flag ever to fly over the White House, having been displayed in this place of honor on National POW/MIA Recognition Day since 1982. Until all the persons/remains of all the POW/KIA/MIA of all our wars/conflicts (WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan and other minor conflicts) are returned or properly interned overseas they will always be listed as MIA/ KIA-BNR (Killed in action/Body not recovered). Dying for freedom isn’t the worst that could happen….being forgotten is. Tybee Island City Council voted unanimously to fly the POW/MIA Flag at City Hall year round. Mayor Buelterman, City Manager, City Council and all attendees of the meeting joined the American Legion Commander and representatives outside as the POW/MIA flag was raised. It was quite an emotional event and a proud day for the City of Tybee Island. Tybee Breeze

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with Chef Espy

Cornish Hens under a brick, Tuscan style This Italian grilling method flattens poultry and holds it uniformly against the grill so it cooks quickly and evenly, crispy crunchy skin and succulent juicy meat. You can use the same technique for any small birds such as quail, squab or guinea hens. Pork chops and pork tenderloins can also be cooked under a weight so that they do not curl up on the grill. Foil covered bricks, river stones, metal pounding tools and other weights all work well. I like to use 2 stove top grill plates, one as the cooking surface and cover the birds with foil and use the other as the weight. Iron skillets work really well. Do not use canned foods as weights as they may explode from the heat.

What kind of bird this is? The bird you have visiting your yard is the smallest member of the Heron Family; the Greenbacked Heron. This bird is amazing and gives the bird brain concept a run for its money. This little guy drops bait for fish into a creek and then perches where it can watch the minnows hit on the bait. It then strikes those fish, hunting with bait, pretty cool. Check out the territorial displays, if the green-backed heron decides to make your yard his territory. They do as you mentioned announce their spring arrival with a loud and low “SKEOW” Good luck with your yard list/ birdwatching . Sundial Charters - Fishing and Nature Tours Captain Rene & Captain Dave 16

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Ingredients: For the marinade: 2 cups extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 6 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tbsp. minced fresh basil or 1 tbsp. dried 2 tbsp minced fresh oregano or 1 tbsp. dried 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes Juice and zest of 1 lemon 1 tbsp. kosher salt 2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 4 Cornish hens split down the back (backbone removed) and flattened Wood chips or chunks, soaked in water for 30 mins. and drained if you want a smokey flavor. 4 clean bricks or other weights wrapped in foil Directions: To make the marinade, in a small bowl, mix together the oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, lemon juice & zest, salt & pepper. Put the Cornish hens in a glass baking dish or zip-loc bags & pour the marinade over the birds. Cover or seal & let stand turning occasionally, at room temp. for up to 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. If the birds are refrigerated, remove 30 mins before grilling. Prepare a charcoal or gas grill for indirect grilling over med.high heat. Sprinkle wood chips on the coals, or add in a perforated foil packet to a gas grill. Remove the birds from the marinade & pat dry. Place them skin side up, on the grill directly over med.-high heat &place a weight on each bird. Grill until well browned on the underside, 5 to 7 mins., moving the birds to cooler parts of the grill if flare-ups occur. Turn the hens over, replace the weights & grill until the skin side well browned and a little crispy, about 5 mins. more. Remove the weights & place the hens on the unheated portion of the grill skin side up. Check for doneness by cutting into the hens next to the thigh bone or testing with an instant red thermometer in the thickest part. There should be no pink near the bone & should register 160°. Cover the grill and continue cooking as needed, 10 to 15 mins. or so. Transfer birds to a platter, cover loosely with foil & let rest 5 mins. before serving. I like using 2 rectangular stove-top grill plates on the stove instead of a grill. Gives more control & crispness. My favorite hens are fresh Perdue from Kroger. These are so good I could eat 2 or 3 times a week! Try different marinades and or rubs. Hope you enjoy. Hope you enjoy, Chef Espy - Sighs or Moans ~ chefespy@bellsouth.net

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Tybee Arts Association “Holiday Picnic” Show & Sale is July 5th-7th “Holiday Picnic” is the theme for the next TAA show & sale. Kick off the summer with over a dozen artists displaying their work. The show opens with an artist reception Fri. July 5th 6-9 and continues Sat. Jul 6th 10-6 & Sun. Jul 7th, 10-5. Twenty percent of the sales go to support the TAA, a non-profit organization promoting the arts in the Tybee community and surrounding areas. TAA offers art classes, theater productions and a summer kids’ theater camp. Award-winning artist and show chair RL Brethauer of “Art by RL” will be showcasing some of his newest creations made from vintage metal roofing, local driftwood and recycled copper. Co-chair Jessica Duckworth, owner of Epiphany Bead and Jewelry Studio, will be displaying her eclectic, exquisite jewelry. Some of the participating artists are Brad Hook, owner of “Strokes by Hook” with his “Queen Theodora” is unique watercolor paintings, remembered as the most powerful some of which will be featured woman in Rome. She became an Empress using the skills she in a pilot television series learned as a youth working in on the CT Network. Robin a brothel. This ship bespeaks her beauty but she has a sinister Sterns, owner of Ardsley Art Glass, will be featuring her past. Allow her to become a treasure and a stand out in your stained glass and sea glass décor with vintage metal sails mosaic platters, glass wind and a driftwood hull. Only you chimes and sea-inspired will know her secrets! From the Ladies of the Sea collection by sun catchers. Other artists RL Brethauer. include wood turner Dave Kartzman, jeweler Marianne Bramble, painter Benjamin Turner, textile artist Doris Grieder, photographer Tommy Thompson and more. This show is being held at the TAA building, #7 Cedarwood near the lighthouse. Follow the TAA signs or the “Tybee Turtle” “Sparkle fish” stained glass sculpture, signs to the “Art Center.” red, pink and purple iridescent stained For info. on all that TAA has glass, glass gem and Swarovski to offer, go to tybearts.org crystals, oak base. By Robin Sterns, or call (912) 786-5920. Ardsley Art Glass.

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Emotions During the most recent large downturn in the stock market, our personal stock portfolio lost exactly 50% of its value...on paper. I stress the on paper part because we didn’t panic and sell everything and abandon the stock market. This was larger than any other loss we had ever had. 50% is a lot and if you think that didn’t scare the fool out of us, then either you or I is crazy and it ain’t me. I walked around shell-shocked for a while wondering what we were going to do. After much thought what I finally settled on was this strategy, having faith that, as always in the past, at some point the stock market would come back: I strategically sold losing stocks that I believed would not come back as strongly as others once the stock market began its inevitable climb out of the hole. These capital losses, as they are technically called, we are still using on the Schedule D portion of our federal tax returns to offset $3,000 of other income annually. Then I redeployed the funds from these sales into stocks that I figured would come back strongly. How did we do? Well, it took two years from March of 2009, when the stock market finally

hit bottom, for our portfolio to regain the losses, but it has continued to new highs from there. W h a t was the most important thing in making back our losses? No, it wasn’t my superior analytical abilities; it was our ability to control our emotions. So how important are your emotions in determining how well you do in becoming financially independent? Fear and greed are the emotions cited most often in dealing with investments. Greed works great when all boats are rising, but I can tell you from personal experience that fear is much stronger. What has taken years to make, particularly in the stock market, can take what seems like only minutes to lose! You have to control your emotions in other areas of personal finance as well. For example, when purchasing life insurance. It’s not unusual for a person to buy too much life insurance because of the sales tactics used to appeal to your emotions. But there are ways to calculate how much life insurance you need. You don’t have to guess at it or just go with what the life insurance salesman has to offer. Even income taxes can play on your emotions. I know people who refuse to itemize their deductions because they think they would be doing something wrong and might trigger and audit, even though they would come out ahead by itemizing on a Schedule A instead of taking the standard deduction. Now, that doesn’t make sense to me because the tax laws are written for you can take all the deductions you’re eligible for. You must be able to remove as much emotion as possible from financial decisions and think objectively. This way of behaving when dealing with the myriad issues of personal finance will always get you further ahead than reacting impulsively, emotionally and possibly irrationally. Slow and careful, instead of spur of the moment decisionmaking, especially when faced with choices that might have a large and long-lasting impact on your financial future, will prove to be the correct modus operandi. So live below your means, control your emotions when you make important financial decisions, and have some fun along the way. Contact me at pefipl69@yahoo. com if you have any questions or need help with your decision-making, or just come on over for a visit if you want. PFP

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The Fourth of July weekend on Tybee are always busy with tourists, family reunions and bar-a-ques. I would like to welcome the James Hill Family Reunion to Tybee.

James Winters and Arra Riggs were hugged up at the Poo. James wants everyone to know that July 27th is Arra’s birthday. Beth Martin, along with Jane Wood has opened the Tybean, an art and coffee bar located next to Huc-a-Poo’s. Go by and say Hi. We wish them much success. Tis the season for tourists…

manager, and his crew Rachel, Jason, Christie and Shelby, are excited about the summer at Wet Willie’s in downtown Tybee. Most people know about the Willie wings but they also have a breakfast menu. Opened from 9am-1am. Many of you know Dr. Alice P. Gerber, PH.D. She is an acrylic artist of paintings and cards. This photo was taken at an art show conducted by the Tybee Arts Association. Professor Mallory Pearce lectures at two Universities, Armstrong and St. Leo. He is picture here in his academic gown for commencement exercises.

Tybee’s original flotilla in honor of Councilman Frank Schuman, Sr. was recently held at Alley #3. There was lots o f fun to be had. Johanna Maleki was fearless. She had several inflatable devices and they all were beautiful. Becky Murray is a veteran T y b e e IGA cashier and Debbie P. is new to the job. Both are pleasant kind women. Remember to be gracious to all IGA employees. God bless’em they deal with the crabby sunburned public all season. Mike Shipskie, No One Covers Tybee Like The Breeze

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The Art Association recently had Artist Benjamin Turner, Jr. who is a realist painter, displayed his work . Over the years we have collected several of Ben’s pieces. Mallory, an artist rarely buys art, however we both love Ben. W o r l d Class Tybee SCAD artist Denise Vernon with her dancing mother. We were all gathered for her son Dylan’s high school graduation. Mom lives in New England; she makes the best potato salad. Congratulations Dylan. This information is for locals and tourists alike. Come to the deck of Marlin Monroe’s on Sundays afternoon around 3pm in season and out of season (Thank you Jenny Orr for providing live music all year round) Michael Moody, a seasoned versatile electric guitar performer, formerly of Wild Cherry. Jim Simmons, who is a funky free-style Harmonica Expressionist often joins the show. The last few Sundays a wonderful percussionist has sat in. These guys make you have a sea breeze smelling, foot dancing, lemonade aid drinking good time. You should show up and show out. It is rare to see Sundae Cafe Kevin Carpenter on the other side of the counter. Pictured here with Joni, they were clowning around over adult beverages at The Quarter. Ms. Purdy is a

local American Bulldog that enjoys a cold beer on a hot day. She finds lots of two-legged drinking buddies around the island, but in typical Tybee style after a few drinks she acts like a real bitch. It is summer time, Jill is a recovering cancer patient. As, we can see Jill is recovering well. LaTonya Walton brought her class of gifted students from Savannah East Broad Elementary to the Tybee Lighthouse. They had a

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wonderful afternoon learning Lighthouse history. Let us earnestly pray all children have a safe and, funfilled summer. Talking about summertime… Vicki, our community pool organizer, was at AJ’s Dockside with her adorable visiting grandchildren. Vicki and I are both nurses from Pittsburgh, PA and we both love the Steelers. We move at a fast pace, we go around the Tybee curve like we are on a racetrack. Bad idea-Slow down, then stop, treat your self to MacElwees Seafood on the Tybee Curve. Lynn and her kind, friendly staff serve great Fresh food. Sit on the patio and watch the ships and cars pass by. We miss a lot by not slowing down. Meet Kavion & Serenity Hughes, they were blowing bubbles on a hot June afternoon. Their parents operate Planet Rocks Airbrush store next to Benny’s at Tybrisa & Butler. This handsome fellow is no tourist, he is the political cartoonist for the Savannah News. Mark was out & about playing with the tourists at North Beach Grill. Mark is one of the best reasons to get the paper. He is a world-class animator & artist... like my baby Mallory. The tourists are here, for real-for real: some locals complain about the crowd issues, but I love meeting new people. These fine folks are the Fugate family, they visited Tybee Lighthouse. Danielle e-mailed me and said, they all loved it... I forget where they were from… somewhere in Georgia; sweet people. Julia Pearce, Village Observer; Contributor to The Breeze since 2002. Available for weddings, blessings and readings. ebonyhag@aol.com or 912-414-0809.

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This month we are installing new officers at the American Legion. A big thank you goes out to those who have served throughout the last year. Everyone did a great job! Welcome to the new officers! We are looking forward to a successful and productive year. Our Father’s Day Steak Dinner was a huge success! Thank you for the hard work of our members and the support of the community as well as visitors! This month we celebrate the birth of our great nation. During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia declaring the United States independent from Great Britain After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4. A day earlier, John Adams had written to his wife Abigail: The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more. Beginning this month our Legion will have a Low Country boil on the 4th Thursday of each month from 5pm to 7pm. The cost is $10. Come on over for some local shrimp with us.

Ron Denning will be singing in the Post canteen on July 13th. Ron has been with us on Tybee for many years and loved by all! Please join us in welcoming Ron back “home.” American Legion is hosting 2nd Sundays with the Songwriters Series. This enjoyable series has been well received and we are proud to welcome all to this family event, an evening of live, original acoustic music by local artists. Doors open at 5pm. This is a no smoking, all ages event. Music starts at 6pm We continue to look and encourage new membership opportunities!! Veterans are anyone, male or female, that have served during time of conflict. There are many folks since World War II, Korea, Vietnam that are veterans, such as serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, Desert Storm, and other conflicts. We need you! If you are not a veteran, but any male member of your family served in the military you may join the Sons of the American Legion. Please join our ranks in the Legion, the Sons of the American Legion, or the Ladies Auxiliary. Call the Post (786-5356) for information Remember, chicken dinners are held the first Thursday of each month, 5pm-7pm, cost is $8. The spaghetti dinners are held the second Thursday of each month, 5pm-7pm, cost is $8. The SAL fish fry is held the third Thursday of each month, 5pm-7pm, cost is $8. Bingo is on Fridays at 8pm. Cards go on sale at 7:15pm. The Legion and Auxiliary meet on the second Monday of each month, with social hour (and food) starting at 6pm. The meeting is at 7pm. The Sons of the American Legion meet the third Monday of each month at 7pm, social hour at 6pm. As always the canteen opens at 5pm every day except Sunday. We close on Sundays unless there is a special event.

Woodard ● 2nd Vice President in charge of membership Hello Member and Breeze Readers: Diane Sasser ● Secretary Mimi Pinner ● Well I guess I have EGG on my face. I thought last month was the last issues for me. So one more time if Treasurer Anne Miller ● Chaplin Nancy Lafavor ● Historian you would like to participate in the Auxiliary please contact Brucie Westerman ● Sgt at Arms Lillian Brown one of our officers or members. We really had a great year Leaving office Liz Lee will be Past President so here is wishing all of the “new and old” Officers the very Vivan Austin Historian best in all their ventures: The 2013-2014 Officers are: Again hope everyone has a great summer! President-Wanda Kendrick ● 1st Vice President Anita

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2013 27th Annual Tybee Island Children’s Fishing Tournament

1st place: Katelyn Hemly ● 2nd place: Ashley Tatum Largest Fish Caught 1st place: Brendon Kent ● 2nd place: Trey Piper

Fishing from Dock/ Ages 1 to 6 On Saturday, June 01, 60 children Most Fish Caught participated in the 27th annual Chimney 1st place: Addison Sprague Creek Marina/The Crab Shack, Tybee 2nd place: Colt Lee Collins Marine Rescue Squadron and City of Largest Fish Caught Tybee Children’s Fishing Tournament. 1st place: Connor Desautels Every child is a winner at this 2nd place: Leland Hayes annual event. Just for signing up, the children got a free T-Shirt and ditty bag Fishing from Dock / Ages 7 to 13 full of goodies! After all that, savings Most fish caught bonds and trophies were given out to 1st place: Jaden Hendrix the top winner in each category. Then 2nd place: Abigail Dowell the J.P. Owens Memorial Award and Largest Fish Caught Tony Petrea Award were given out for 1st place: Chris Hair ● 2nd place: the best fishing stories of the day. This Emma Hendrix year we gave away a 4 hour inshore Jack Owens Award - Kieren Bryan fishing trip to a lucky family. This will be Tony Petrea Award an annual prize remembering our friend Noah Williams Jack Ward. Now we can eat free Roger Wood Chucky dogs, cooked to order, June Fishing Report Cole and Dave with a nice with drinks and chips for everyone. 57 lbs. Cobia This event was started in 1986 Trout fishing continues to improve, with by Belinda Flanigan over at Chimney a ton of small fish out there and pockets Creek in conjunction with national fishing of keepers. We have got into some nice week. The theme has always been, get 17and 18 inch trout of late. We have hooked on fishing not drugs! Belinda been catching most of our trout on DOA says she remembers about 32 kids shrimp under the snap cork. However, fishing that first year. “We spoil those kids note to self, most of these big fish had a rotten”. That has grown to as many as small pogies in their gut. 196, thirteen years ago, with an average Reds continue to be scarce in the of about 150 children participating each sounds, but the little guys are starting to year. Let’s see, 150 x 27 years….. show up and that’s always good news. that’s a lot of special moments in a lot Just hope it’s a fast class and they can Chris with a nice Red! of children’s lives made possible by some out run Mr. Dolphin? good Tybee folks. JB Riffle reports Triple Tail and Tarpon Thanks to Jack and Belinda Flanigan for hosting are cruising and busting up bait just off shore. These fish this world class event at The Crab Shack and to all the will be on our radar for the next two months. local Tybee businesses for their support. The Shack Have fun, boat safe, and take a kid fishing this Crew did a great job as usual. Tybee MRS, thanks guys month! and gals, you all did a wonderful job again! About the Captain: Captain Stan Allen (alias Fred) owns Now for the list of winners: and operates Marshland Inshore Fishing Adventures, a local guide service that runs out of Chimney Creek Marina Fishing from Boat/ Ages 1 to 6 (The Crab Shack) on Tybee Island. Captain Stan has Most fish caught been a Tybee resident for over 30 years. Stan is a pro-staff 1st place: Nicole Sapone ● 2nd place: Robert Tatum member at www.power-pole.com. Stan and his partner, Largest fish caught Capt. James Moore, fish the Low Country Redfish Cup and the IFA Redfish Tour and are sponsored by Hale Marine 1st place: Tommy Jordan ● 2nd place: Abby Kent (www.halemarineservices.com) Contact info: Fishing from Boat/ Ages 7 to 13 912-786-5943. Website- www.marshlandadventures.com E-mail captstans@bellsouth.net Most fish caught 22 Tybee Breeze No One Covers Tybee Like The Breeze

the Norway rat and can be found on this rat and many other species, including cotton rabbits and ground squirrels. They can also transmit diseases to humans and many other animals. They are also jumpers.

Fleas Fleas have a tendency to occur in early spring and throughout the warmer months of the year. Their size can be about 3/16 of an inch long. They are known to jump many times their length. Some other characteristics of these insects include living and nesting in carpets, furniture, and in-between wooden floor cracks and are considered to be blood sucking parasites. They have been known to feed on birds and other mammals. There are several diseases that can be transmitted from them, some of which are typhus and bubonic plague. They also carry tape worms from rodents, cats, dogs, and can transmit them to humans. Dog and cat fleas - Dog and cat fleas are common in the same vicinity and these, as most types, rest within their cocoon stage until any vibration causes them to emerge. They can prey on these hosts and many other animals. There is a similar type called “Squirrel Flea.” These creatures that we so often think of as an enhancement to our surrounding, lilt and bounce around our trees and landscape areas as do many of our outside friends in the wild and can deposit many fleas and flea eggs for us and our domestic pets to be exposed to.

Maintenance and control - Flea control consists of a regimented program that includes a thorough inspection of the premises both inside and out for a proper evaluation. The most important factor is customer assistance. It is wise to incorporate rodent and flea control simultaneously. A spot treatment is also recommended inside of the home as well as a perimeter outside treatment. Pets should be treated accordingly by your personal veterinarian. It is most helpful for the homeowner to vacuum all areas and remove the bag to an outside garbage facility. Sanitation is most important in the control of these insects and a good carpet cleaning is also recommended before any treatment. We in the industry incorporate a flea egg growth regulator which can inhibit the young flea egg stage from the emergence of new fleas. This has proven to be most helpful in the control of these insects. Until next time, Johnny “the bugman” Herald Let’s work the bugs out!

Oriental Rat Flea - An original rat flea differs from dog and cat fleas. They are most common with

Fun bug Facts:

Fact: Most earthworms like to eat ice cream. Fiction: All of our ant species have one queen and one single colony. Fact: In different species of ants there can be many queens and many colonies.

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We are in the final stages of adopting our budget. I anticipate that a few large capital projects will be included in the budget-the re-paving of Jones Ave. and the replacement of the water lines running alongside Jones as well as the construction of the new Police facility on the north end of the Island. These were projects that we committed to completing when the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax was approved by voters in 2006. Our goal is to fully fund these projects with SPLOST proceeds and avoid using other funds or borrowing any money. As we plan for the use of funds from the most recent SPLOST, we also are in the process of working with the County on obtaining our fair share of the next SPLOST which will be on the ballot in Nov. all across Chatham County. Below are excerpts from a presentation I made at a recent County Commission meeting arguing for more SPLOST money than we would otherwise receive should the County use full time population as its calculation method. “Like other communities in our county, Tybee has been able to leverage SPLOST funds to make capital improvements to our community that have improved the quality of life for our residents and enhanced our ability to attract tourists thereby increasing the amount of funds contributed by out of towners to the SPLOST proceeds. Since the last SPLOST negotiation, tourism on Tybee has increased dramatically, thanks in part to the many upgrades we have made to make our community a cleaner, safer, more attractive place to visit. A few years ago, in fact, Tybee was named the Healthiest Beach in America. Just yesterday, in fact, we learned we were recognized by a national travel website as one of the top ten Family-Friendly beaches in America. One indicator of the growth of tourism on Tybee is what is collected in the hotel motel tax. In 2007, we collected $1,379,257. In the last complete budget cycle, by comparison, we collected $2,170,936 which we share 50% with the Tourism Council and the Trade Center, an increase of over 57%. In addition to out of town tourists, Tybee serves as a playground for Chatham County residents. On an average summer weekend day, our traffic counter indicates that between 12-14,000 cars come onto Tybee Island. Unlike large communities up and down the coast, Savannah & Chatham County have only one accessible beach. Just as an example, Jacksonville, Florida residents & residents of the county it is located in, Duval County, have the following accessible beaches to choose from: Fernandina Beach, Little Talbot State Park, Hanna State Park, Amelia Island, Huguenot State Park, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedre Beach, and Vilano Beach. Savannah and Chatham county has one: Tybee Island. Consequently, our Island is inundated with visitors from our own county, people who have a higher quality of life because they have access to a public beach. It should be noted that Tybee is a completely public beach, with access points at the end of every single block on Tybee. Our City funds all of the M & O costs associated with the beach—this includes the cost of lifeguards, annual contributions to our beach renourishment fund, the maintenance of dune crossovers, cleaning the beach and removing trash, providing handicapped access to the high tide line, extra police officers to ensure the safety of those who visit

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and many other associated costs. Add these all up and we spend over $3.5 million annually providing services for those who visit our beach. We help fund a portion of these costs through charging for parking. For most parking spaces on Tybee, we charge $1.50 an hour. What this means is that a family of four can spend two hours on the beach for less than the cost of Happy Meal. But what all of this fails to consider are the capital costs associated with having a publically accessible beach—the restrooms, the equipment needed to clean, guard and police the beach, not to mention the most significant cost of all—the sand on the beach itself. In the last two SPLOST negotiations, Tybee was successful in arguing our case and was able to use additional SPLOST dollars to address the many capital needs of our small Island. Our argument then is the same as now: SPLOST funds come in large part from visitors. Without a clean, safe, well-functioning Tybee Island with a wide, regularly renourished beach, tourism and by extension SPLOST proceeds would be significantly reduced in our County. Calculating Tybee’s share of the SPLOST based on the formula that was used for the LOST--that is, by calculating the percentage of Tybee’s population relative to the county as a whole--would not allow for addressing the capital costs associated with the beach. Our full time residents, like the full time residents in all of our county’s municipalities and in the unincorporated area, have several needs going forward. So what we are requesting is that the County recognize the unique role Tybee plays in our County by separating our requests into two lists: one that includes the items needed by what any town of 3000 would need: fire and police equipment, recreational and cultural facility upgrades, road improvements, water and sewer upgrades and drainage projects. The total for these requests is $6,700,000. The second list is for funds specifically for the beach, something we believe attracts tourists and serves as a county-wide resource. In addition to providing a much better experience for those who take day trips to our beach, such items will lead to increased support county-wide for the SPLOST referendum. This includes funds for beach renourishment, new restrooms and expanding our ongoing handicapped-accessibility project. We believe this is a responsible, forward-thinking proposal that will garner support from voters county-wide. This is our proposal and we would appreciate your support.” Finally, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Sue Breazel. In the message she wrote on the back of the program to all those who attended the services, she emphasized that she lived on Tybee almost her whole life and that she was so proud to be a “native Tybeenian.” She was a great person with an enormous heart and who absolutely loved this Island. Father Peyton correctly pointed out that no one ever left her home empty handed. I think that says it all about “Aunt Sue” and her giving nature. Her family was very apprecaitive of all the love and support they have received from the Island during this difficult time. Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Have a wonderful 4th of July!! Please feel free to contact me if you ever want to meet. I can be reached on my cell at 844.8427 or via e-mail at buelterman@hotmail.com.

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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 and Best Overall Restaurant 2012! Live music Fri., Sat & Sun. Nightly dinner & drink specials. Happy Hour Daily 5-7pm. 912-786-9533.

daily at 11am. Rooftop dining overlooking Lazaretto CreekFresh local seafood-Sunset toast every evening. Tues. Trivia; Fri. Live Music; Sat. Game Day; Sun. Bar Bingo. 912-786-7810 www. CoCosSunsetGrille.com.

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. Call 912-786-5100 for take-out & more info. If you are in Historic Savannah, stop & visit our other Bernie's at 115 E. River St.

FANNIE’S ON THE BEACH Celebrating 20 years of food, fun & spirits...Oceanfront! You can’t miss the pink roofed restaurant on Strand near 17th St. (3 stories high) 2 open-air decks in the sky for an incredible beachfront view. Voted Best Sunday Brunch & Bloody Mary 2011! And we boast the best frozen drinks on Tybee... you can bet your Fannie! We’re open for lunch & dinner everyday. 912-786-6109 for take-outs.

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. Karaoke Thur - Sun w/ Footprint in the Sand. Come party w/some of Tybee’s characters: Tess, Linda, Joanne, Bobbie, Ricki, Nicki, Bo & Flower Wanda. Kim & Bob are in the Kitchen. Kitchen open Mon-Sat 10:302:45am; Sun. 12:30pm - 2:45am. Come check out our new menu: Kickin’ Chicken & Bangin’ Steaks! Wi-Fi. Voted Coldest Beer 20082012 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 w/purchase. We are centrally located in the the commercial district at 15th & Butler. CoCo’s Sunset Grille Located at Lazaretto Creek Marina next to Captain Mike’s Dolphin Adventure. Open

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DOC’S BAR Live music Fri. & Sat. 9pm - till, Sun. 6-10pm. Tue. $1.50 domestic beer. Sun. nights Shag contest. Great food & good fun! Beach, Boogie, Blues & Buffett music. Doc’s Bar is the oldest bar on Tybee, and still the center of the universe. Voted Best Local Musician Roy Swindelle 2011! Find us on Facebook. www. docsbartybee.com.

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. No reservations needed. Voted Best Steak 2012. Visit www. macelweesontybee.com. We look forward to serving ya! Marlin Monroe’s SURFSIDE Come dine in the dunes at our bar & grill. A hidden oasis on Tybee Island. Located at the Beachside Colony on Butler Ave. Beautiful ocean views. Serving steaks, seafood, burgers, great salads & more. Voted Best Margarita 2012! 912.786-GRIL. QUARTER SPORTS BAR & GRILL “Tybee’s little local dump with a really big attitude.” Locally owned & operated since 1990. THE place to be for sports, food, fun and “Licka Drinks” on Tybee. Dish Network Satellite for those hard to find games. Pool tables, dart boards... and have I mentioned FOOD? From burgers to snow crabs, we’ve got it. Get here early for our Happy Hour Specials like $5.75 wings 4-7pm Mon-Fri. Raw & Steamed oysters by the dz. Open Mon-Sat 4pm-3am; Sun 12:30pm-3am. That’s also the hours we cook, so early or late we’ve got you covered. See our menu in this magazine. Voted Best Burger 9 Years; Best Wings for 9 Years; Best Happy Hour for 3 Years; and Best Local Hangout 2 Years! Under 21 allowed until 9pm. For to-go orders call 912-786-8966.

HUC-A-POO’S “Where the Mind and Spirits Meet!” Open daily for lunch & dinner 11am until. Located off Hwy. 80 in the shops at Tybee Oaks. Mon. nights, we have trivia! Wed. nights is Cornhole Tournament. Live music Fri. & Sat. nights. Join us on Sat. & Sun. for our awesome Bloody Marys! Voted Best Overall Bar in 2011 and Best Pizza 2011 & 2012! 912-786-5900. SPANKY’S BEACHSIDE Seafood, seafood and a lot more! MACELWEE’S SEAFOOD You can’t imagine! Come in & Looking for the place to watch check us out! Tybee’s Best Seafood ships sail? Join us at MacElwee’s (Shrimp, Grouper, Scallops & where the freshest seafood is Mahi) fresh & local hand cut steaks, prepared to order. The view is great pasta, huge hand-pattied burgers from our porch & the entertainment & the biggest Chicken sandwich is priceless. Local beer battered in Georgia! Call for prices on our shrimp & steaming buckets of party platters & all your catering oysters are just the start of a fun needs. Our upstairs deck is open packed visit. Children are always to rent for parties! Come & enjoy welcome & the Trout Treasures a great atmosphere with the best (kid’s fish dinner) is the most Tybee has to offer in food & the requested item. If it’s steaks or friendliest staff on the island. Voted chicken the land lover in your group Best Family Friendly Restaurant craves we offer hand-cut rib-eyes, 2010 & 2011, and Best Chicken filets & a grilled chicken breast or Fingers 2011 & 2012! 912-786better yet chicken fingers. Nothing 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, and Best Place to Watch UGA Play 2012! 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 2004-2012! We have 10 different daiquiri machines. We have 13 TV’s! We are THE HEADQUARTERS for all current sporting events! Every hour is happy at Tybee Time! Open 7 days noon-3am. 912-786-7150. WINDROSE CAFE Are you hungry, thirsty and looking for a very laid-back atmosphere; not in that particular order? Come on down to the Wind Rose Café! Located down front in the middle of Tybrisa, Wind Rose is exactly what you are looking for. Celebrating 16 years in business and having the reputation for the best lunches on Tybee makes it the place to be. The classic home made daily lunch specials include shepherds pie, turkey & dressing, Southern fried chicken, livers, gizzards, soups, baked ham & several other yummy dishes. Not to mention the standard menu that includes an excellent seafood selection and the best cheeseburger on the entire planet! Happy Hour rocks with $1.50 draughts, $2 domestic bottles and $2 well drinks. Let us help you put your happy face on! Stop in and have a fantastic meal, wash it down with an excellent cocktail and be entertained by our fun loving kick ass bartenders and Tybee Breeze

WHAT TO do . . . WHAT’s going on . . . island entertainment, Events phenomenal cooks. Our kitchen closes at 7 pm during the weekday so if you want to rock the special, come early. Weekends our kitchen is open later! For daily specials or just plain ol’ info call 912-7866593. Voted Best Lunch 2012!

events JUL 3rd --INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS. Starts at “Darkthirty” @ The Tybee Island Pier & Pavilion Celebrate America’s birthday with a spectacular fireworks display. The fireworks show can be enjoyed from the Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion, the beach or anywhere on the eastern side of Tybee Island. This popular event is free and open to everyone. July 8th 2:30-6:30pm - Tybee Service Industry Floatilla “Christmas in July” benefiting the Priceless Gifts Campaign, Tybee’s Mayor Motorcade, and all the church’s of Tybee Island. Starting @ 3 Alley St. and ending @ The Crab Shack. $30.

of Wesley Franklin benefiting Tybee Fire, Tybee Police, and Tybee Marine Rescue Squad. Starting @ 3 Alley St. and ending @ The Crab Shack. $30.

upcoming events Aug 18th 12-4pm - Tybee Floatilla “Will Float for History” benefiting the Tybee POST Theater, Tybee Historical Society, and Save our Rails to Trails Starting @ 3 Alley St. and ending @ The Crab Shack $30. Sept 1st 11am-3pm - Tybee Floatilla “Will Float for Kids” benefiting the Burton 4H Center, Eastern Surfing Association, Fresh Air Home, and Surfers for Autism. Starting @ 3 Alley St. and ending @ The Crab Shack. $30.

Sept 1st 7-10pm - LABOR DAY BEACH BASH. The annual Labor Day Beach Bash. Folks can enjoy ocean breezes, live music and fireworks from the Tybee Pier and Pavilion. Free live entertainment from the Swingin’ Medallions t at July 21st 1-5pm - Tybee Floatilla 7 pm. The band has performed live “Will Float for Safety” in memory with Bruce Springsteen and has

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been featured in the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Folks can enjoy the fireworks display from the pier, the beach or anywhere on the island. The fireworks will blast off around 9:15pm.

announcements ACTING WORKSHOP for ADULTS - Join the Directors and the Cast of “Blithe Spirit” for a special acting workshop this summer for adult actors who want to work on the art of their craft. We will meet for 2 hours, twice a week for 4 weeks in the Tybee Arts Center. In this workshop, we will explore and expand on the creative talents of the adult actor with the different exercises and techniques used in ensemble theatre. We will study the principles of the Stanislavski and the Meisner methods of acting and then work on how to better use these principles to improve our skills. We will then implement these different acting techniques into our work on the stage with theatre exercises and training in concentration, focus, creative fantasy, characterizations,

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movement and voice, theatre games, improvisation skills and scene work. Acting Workshop for Adults (session 1). Tues. & Thurs. nights 5pm-7pm starting Jul 22Augt 14. Cost for all 8 classes - $100. To enroll now: Contact Renee’ DeRossett @ (912) 5964992. www.tybeearts.org Krystal Klear Spa & Cleaning Service has been in business in Sevier County since 1993 and recently expanded to a small resort destination on the coast of Georgia. Tybee Island Georgia will experience this dedicated cleaning team. The company owner David Farmer said that his main focus is safe, sanitized Hot Tub & Swimming Pools for guest visiting, whether it is in the Great Smoky Mountains or at the Beach. Safe, Sanitized water and clean accommodations are very important for overnight guests. Dave served as President for NSPI, Board Member of Region 10 Council of NSPI, and is both NSPI and CPO Certified in Water Chemistry. With this companies extensive experience in Water

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churches announcements, classifieds, just for kids, and island churches Chemistry, both Chlorine and Saline, they will be an asset to any overnight rental organization. Dave’s desire for the Overnight Rental Companies is to have safe, sanitized water by a trained professional. Dave also conducts training for overnight rental companies in an effort to make sure that the Hot Tubs and Swimming Pools are safe for our more than 10 million visitor’s that visit the Smokies. The Company cleans cabins, condo’s, Cottages, and residential and are accepting new clients. If would like more info please call 865-242-5193 or Email: dave1tybee@aol.com.

just for kids Live Oak Public L i b r a r i e s Presents Ellen O’Leary Acorns Storytime at the Tybee Library for children ages 0-4, Tue. 11am. 786-7733 for more info. July 8th-19th Mon. - Fri. 9am - 3pm Tybee Theatre Camp for Kids 2013 - Kids from 6-16 are invited to join us for a very exciting 2 week Acting Camp this summer on Tybee, in the Tybee Arts Association’s Firehouse Arts Center. Come join Directors Renee’ DeRossett and Kim Trammell-Schneider, for a very exciting Summer Theatre Camp this year. During our Summer Theatre Camp this year, young actors will experience the whole artistic process of the actor. Campers will learn the craft of acting by studying the techniques and tools used in developing the many physical and mental talents of the actor. With final daytime and evening performances at the end of camp, we will work on preparing these young actors for the performances with acting lessons, theatre techniques, mental and physical theatre exercises, theatre games, improvisation, audition material, rehearsals, and MORE! They will get hands on experience working on the stage, auditioning for a part, preparing for the role, and character development and motivation, and theatre makeup and costumes. The campers will experience many aspects of the art and preparation of live performance theatre.

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our tybee givers The American Legion www.legion.org Ladies Auxilliary www.legion-aux.org Sons of the American Legion www.sal.legion.org The Beach Bums Jack Boylston 912-786-5655 The Burton 4-H Center www.burton4h.org

seeking work Writer and former longtime editor of Public Relations Quarterly and contributor to The Tybee Breeze is available for writing jobs. Part-time or one-time. Contact Paul Swift at PSwift123@aol.com or 912-660-5206.

for sale 49CC Scooters - various colors. Call 912-257-9617 2 BR/2BA 984 sq ft Condo with screen porch. Ground Level. Tranquil view overlooking lagoon and Bull River. Asking $130K -912-257-6766 Homemade Cheesestraws 20dz. $30. Call Bill 912.655.6342

for rent Office space for rent $500/ month at 1010 Highway 80 E. Call 912.786.5853.

LOST CAT Gray, female, long hair, Tabby. Reward. Went missing on S. Campbell 2/27/13- could have been dumped anywhere. 912-786-7130

Help Wanted Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church seeks an experienced part-time choir director and accompanist to lead our chancel choir and congregation in traditional music worship. With 100+ attendees each Sunday and a choir of a dozen or so, our church is located on Tybee Island, Georgia. Please send resume to Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church P.O. Box 378 - Tybee Island, GA 31328 - (912) 786-4491 trinitychapel@bellsouth.net

Coastal Pet Rescue www.coastalpetrescue.org Tybee “DAC” Kids www.tybeedackids.org The E.S.A (Eastern Surfing Association) www.surfesa.org Friends of Cockspur Island Lighthouse - Harvey Ferrelle at hferrelle@bellsouth.net Tybee Island Garden Club Meetings are held at 4pm on the 2nd Sun. of each month Sept. May. Location varies. tybeegardenclub@yahoo.com Facebook Page: Tybee Island Garden Club The Tybee Island Historical Society 912-786-5801 or tybeelighthouse@yahoo.com

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 912-786-4647 or www.cbtstybee.org “Never ashamed of the gospel” 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

Trinity Chapel United Methodist Pastor Hank Perry Sunday school is at 9:45am Sunday Worship is at 11am The Marine Resue Squadron 911 Butler Ave. Joey Solomom at www.trinitychapelumc.org tybeenian@comcast.net For more info contact the church office at (912) 786-4491 Tybee Islnd Optimist Club Special Worship Services: Helen Wilson 912-786-5890 Sunday closest to Memorial Day, The Optimists meet at the Sunrise July 4th & Labor Day at the pier restaurant the 1st & 3rd thursday at 8:30am. of each month at 7pm All are encouraged to attend!

The Tybee Island Sea Turtle Project 912-786-5917 or www.tybeemarinescience.org

TAPS - Tybee Arts Performing Society www.tybeearts.org

Tybee Church “The Place Where Pirates Worship” Flip flops & smokers welcomed. Tybee Beautification Assoc. Every Sun. 10:00am at the 912-786-9688 or Benny’s Tavern - 912-433-1643 www.tybeebeautification.org www.barchurch.tv Encouragement, worship music & The YEEPIES (Youthful Energetic prayer. All included. Enthusiastic People Involved in www.simpleheartedministries.com Everything!) 912-786-9622 MEN BEHIND THE SCENE Tybee Island YMCA Men’s Inter-denominational Prayer 912-786-9622 Breakfast the 1st Sat. of each month at 9am. Call Jim Monaghan XI DELTA CHI 897-2666 for more info Diane Ring 912-786-4867 Tybee Breeze

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June Riddle & Answer I fly yet I have no wings, I cry yet I have no eyes. Darkness follows me; lower light I never see. What Am I?

Answer: A Cloud

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Down 1 Supervisor at Parking Services,? (4,7) 2 New organization formed on Tybee? (6)

Across 1 Flag flown at city hall? (6) 3 Tis the season for? (8) 5 New restaurant on Tybee? (3,5) 6 Chatham County Commissioners in 1913 requested that Tybee install a permanent Convict what? (4) 9 They can out run a dolphin? (4)

4 Living the American Dream? (2,3) 7 Handsome political cartoonist ? (4)

8 New president of the American Legion? (5,8)

The answer key will be published in the next edition.

10 Mallory Pearce is a what? (9) 11 What kind of bird this is? (11,5) 12 Cutie Pie that won 2nd place for largest caught fish? (6) 13 Airbrush store on Tybee? (6,5) *Did you know the answers to the Pirates Puzzle crossword can be found in the Tybee Breeze itself? So if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having trouble, look through the stories again!!

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1-Diane Sikes & Edward Pollack; 2-Bob Bryson; 3-James Fountain, Heather Helms, Melissa Settler & Judy Carter; 4-Matthew Estes; 6-Price Dyer; 7-Angie Anderson & Buddy Prouse; 8-Angie Middleton, Roy Eddie Snowden, Carleen DeLoach & Ryan Parker; 9-Charlie Powers & Madisyn Lancaster; 10-Dot Oliver, Howard Bellenger, Lucy Groover & Samantha Adams; 11-Terese Jung, Charlie Petrea & Russ Dyer; 14-Bo Price, Billy King & Robert Plank; 15-Randy Hatman Smith, Daryl Price, Jason Ponitus, Tate Hill & Marie Rodriguez; 16-Claire Price & Steve Fox; 18-Sandy Brewer; 20-James Woo, Abigail Dowell, Sam Adams & Marsheila Bush-Rhodes; 22-Shannon McGahee; 23-Rachel Worrall, Tammie Harvell & Just Julia; 25-Larry Kennedy; 26-Matt Carey, Ryan McKay, Barney Cannady, COL Jamie Hendrix; 27-Bill Brantley & Mary Kate Dye; 29-Charles Hill, Winona Weaver, Aaron Marshall & Lyn Randall; 30-John Branigin, Lily Jones & Carla Dyer; 31-Joshua Smith & Ayiana Redden

3-Scott & Nancy Meredith; 9-Bo & Nicci Bowser; 12-Melissa & Steven Stettler; 16-Brian & Angie Anderson; 19 John & Tonya Dowells

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Due to a bump on the head, you will lose all memory of what you did with your keys. Or at least, that always makes a dandy excuse. Leo (July 23 - August 22) You are practical and persistent. You have a dogged determination to work like hell. Most people think you are stubborn and bullheaded. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) You have a lot of responsibility. Not only are you in the midst of a life change, you also have to be extra supportive of those closet to you. It can be a chore to be so supportive, so feel free to charge for the support that you give. Libra (September 23 - October 22) You are the pioneer type and hold people in contempt. You are quick tempered, impatient & scornful of advice. Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Today you will lose your marbles. Fortunately, someone will find them and return them to you. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Beware of giant squids. Other than that, a good day for a nice walk along the beach. Capricorn (December 22 - January 20) Chill out so it’s time to let things roll off your back. You can’t change others or situations so there’s no need in getting worked up about them.

Helen “Sue” Breazel Sunrise - November 9, 1944 Sunset - June 5, 2013

Many thanks to everyone for the love and food sent to help us through this sorrowful time. A special thanks to the American Legion & Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. We have written thank you notes and if you did not receive one please accept our apology. We did our best but we could not find some addresses and could not read some of the notes. We hope we did not miss anyone. Most of all thanks for the love and respect given to Daddy, Ernest “Pop Pop” Hosti during his life time. He loved us and each of his friends in a very special way. That love came back to him many ways from all of you. We are truly lucky to live in this “Paradise” Tybee Island. ~Sandra, Diane, Snooky, Karin, Michael, Betty Jayne, Ann Carol & Angel Ernest Hosti Born 11-11-1921 Died 5-13-2013

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Aquarius (January 21 - February 18) Nobody knows the trouble you’ve seen. Except for Bob, that is. You know - the quiet neighbor, with the binoculars? Pisces (February 19 - March 20) New beginnings are in store for you. The apple store! More than likely, you’ll be getting an iphone soon if you don’t already have one. If you already have one, you’ll probably start purchasing more apps. Be careful on spending too much during this period. Aries (March 21 - April 19) You spent a lot of time talking about how busy you are, you fail to realize that telling people how busy you are takes up more time! Poor time management skills alert! Taurus (April 20 - May 20) You can usually see through people’s b.s., however your ex-ray goggles have a crack in them…Don’t succumb to guilt trips. They’re usually boring and expensive. Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Your house of finance is having a flare-up. Keep a close watch on what you’re spending your money on. Also,: 3 things: be supportive, honest, and slow to anger and you will have success. No One Covers Tybee Like The Breeze

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