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“Camelot and the Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade”

Tybee Breeze Established 2002

By Debbie Brady Robinson

The Grand Marshal

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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.

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God Bless America & God Bless Our Troops!

Mike Hosti, owner and operator of the local IGA and Tybee’s only grocery store, is truly “home g r o w n “ he’s Tybee through and through! “I’m proud and honored to be this year’s Grand Marshall“, says Mike, I’ve been involved in Tybee’s Beach Bum annual parade from its inception!” I’m an original Beach Bum,” gleams Mike!

Tybee Market has been in Mike‘s family for seventy-eight years, and counting! Mike has fond memories of growing up during “Tybee Times in the 20th Century!” “Those of us who grew up on Tybee during that time period are like family” says Mike. “We were a very close-knit community in those days”.

Everybody knew everybody back then; and those who grew up on Tybee (this writer included) typically referred to Mike’s dad simply as, “Uncle Mike!”

Mike misses those “Norman Rockwell” picture perfect days. “It’s great that Tybee has been ‘rediscovered;’ and so many more people have come to call our little island paradise ‘home,’” but he wishes they would just leave things be.

“Too many people visit, fall in love with the island, move here - and then try and change it!” says Mike in exasperation.

“Jiggs Watson was one who truly understood “Tybee”, and how important it is not to change the character of our little island - the wonderful “character” that he himself was!” We’re all going to miss Jiggs; he brought a lot to Tybee, and did a lot for this island - in so many ways.”

The Big Kahuna Carl Looper is an amazing “character,” and one who is perfectly suited to reign as this years Big Kahuna! Carl has done a lot of really BIG things during his life time, not the least of which was walking “Big & Tall” in Tybee’s very first Beach Bum Parade; on stilts, while all garbed out as “Uncle Sam!” Carl has worked as a circus clown, a trapeze artist, and an acrobat, during one of his many “life times!” He even performed his act on the Ted Mack Amateur Hour; Carl’s talents go way back!

Carl may be a ‘Beach Bum’, but this guy’s No BUM! He never slows down!

Carl is a volunteer in numerous community organizations, too many to list all of them!

Tybee Historical Society, Tybee Garden Club, Tybee Arts Association, the YMCA, and the Savannah Strider’s Club, to name just a few! He is also very active in the “Senior Olympics,” and is currently volunteering at this year’s Legend’s golf tournament on Hutchinson Island. Carl is so active, in retirement, it’s a genuine wonder that he ever found time to be gainfully employed!

Carl Looper became an “official Beach Bum” by way of marriage. His bride Kathy Looper is an original Tybee girl; the two met while they were teachers in the Savannah-Chatham County School system.

Their wedding is the “perfect resume” to land Carl (hands down), Tybee Beach Bum dignitary status, and the role of “The Big Kahuna!” The couple arrived, at City Hall, on the day of their nuptials, in full clown attire! The story goes as follows: “the couple had both been involved in a performance for their students earlier that day. Their wedding at Whitfield Square, however, was planned as a serious affair until two of Carl’s clown buddies showed up dressed as bums! And, the rest… (as they say), is history!

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Cover photo by Nancy Heffernan: Savannah-area native Nancy Heffernan is acclaimed for her ability to capture unforgettable moments. At 21, she began her career in 1973 after Georgia Southern University as a photojournalist with the Savannah Morning News and the Savannah Evening Press, where she was the recipient of multiple awards for her craft. Still available as a freelance photographer, she is well known for her magnificent portraits in natural settings. A new calendar already in the works for 2013 celebrates Nancy in her 40th year as a professional photographer.

She now spends most of her time on Tybee Island, documenting the colorful scenes of the endless splendor found in this little paradise that so many are proud to call home.

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The Queen Beach Bum

Bouie’s, Beach Groceries, today‘s Chu‘s Convenience Store), located at Hwy 80 and N. Campbell. She also opened up a gift shop on 16h (Tybrisa) St. That’s when she began the “bucket brigade;” selling flowers from her bucket on the street. “I would sell out three times, before I ever made it to the shop,” declares Wanda! “That’s why I was open by appt only; I was too busy selling flowers in the street! People started to ask me to do stuff; floral design, make arrangements, etc; and I realized that I really didn’t know what I was doing, so I went to school to learn to be a florist!”

Wanda operated Posh Posy’s from inside Tybee Market for thirteen years. “I loved it,’ says Wanda, “until Mike needed more space, and I got moved upstairs. I missed “my peeps! I never got to see anybody after that. So much of her business comes from her on-line website (www.poshposy. net), or by phone 786-4675, that she since moved her business “to the house.” Now, I can’t work in my jammie’s if I want to; it’s great! Wanda wants to be sure, however, that even though she’s out of sight, she’s not out of mind - she’s still committed to her business and her customers! Please call or go on her website for her wonderful floral creations!

“Flower Wanda” wants everyone to know that she is also the part-time “celeb” bartender (now more of a celeb that ever) at Benny’s Tavern, located at the south end of Butler Ave., these days. She works Sundays and Monday nights “if any of my ‘peeps’ want to see me!”

Wanda Stevenson, as colorful as the flowers she arranges, and affectionately known as “Flower Wanda” is this year’s Beach Bum Queen! “It’s a big honor, and I’m thrilled,” says Wanda! “I danced around for a week when I first found out about it; and I had to keep it under my hat - that was tough,” declares the Queen “B!” Wanda came to Tybee, by way of Augusta, shortly after high school in the 1969. “I was on the way to Boston to work on a chorus line,” she recollects. “I had just given my notice to my Boss, when he introduced me Tony Simon. Tony convinced me that I needed to come to Tybee, and I did!”

Wanda’s first job, on Tybee, was a dancer at the infamous Black Lace Lounge. “The image of me dancing at the Black Lace Lounge still lives in a lot of ‘old farts’ fondest memories,” chuckles Wanda! “And, “NO,” Julian, I will not show you the pictures of me in New Orleans and the Swing,” says she - obviously alluding to a very private joke!

Tybee’s “Beach Bum” Banners

Today, Wanda owns and operates Posh Posy’s on Tybee - as she has since 1984. Posh Posy, however, fly at Half Mast…. isn’t Wanda’s first Tybee business venture! She was the one time owner of Beach Groceries (formerly Elzey’s, Jim Tybee’s Beach Bum Camelot comes to an end; one half of the original partner ship, - “Jiggs” Watson, sadly passed away in March. Lloyd “Jiggs” Watson was born in Swainsboro Georgia in 1939, but moved to Savannah at the ripe old age of six. He worked for Allen Barry’s and J.C. Lewis before forming his long time Tybee business, Tybee Insurance Agency. Jiggs, was a true Tybee Beach Bum; a well known Tybee character who rarely crossed the bridge. Jiggs, along with is friend Jack Boylston, “was one of the original Tybee Island Beach Bums and co-founder of the ever popular Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade.”

For thirty years, the Beach Bum Parade on Tybee Island has been an eagerly anticipated event for children from 1 to 104; it’s the perfect venue for anyone who likes to play with a water gun! “Jiggs and I started the parade in 1987,” says Jack Boylston. “Together, we organized it, and put it on, up until this year; we did it for 29 years, and it just wouldn’t be the same without Jiggs,” says Jack about the loss of his good friend. It’s the end of and era, he laments, “We salute you Jiggs Watson; we love and miss you, and you will live in our hearts forever!”

Long live the Beach Bum Parade!

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Sad News comes in “Three’s”

By Debbie Brady Robinson We’ve all noticed how traumatic events and sad news often follow on the heels of one another, and tend to come in “3’s.”

The last Week of March on Tybee, was certainly no exception to that “rule.” Tybee lost three long-time Tybee residents, if not born and bred Tybee-ites; they certainly were all true “Tybee Characters.” Jiggs Watson, Chris Brady, & Jack Youmans. Two, Jiggs Watson & Jack Youmans, were up front and visible in the public eye; making a difference on Tybee. The third, Chris Brady, my mother, was more of a recluse but a character in her own right; a woman who loved Tybee, and her own little piece of paradise - as much as Scarlet O’Hara loved Tara!

Jack Youmans

It has been said that Jack Youmans was “the Kris Kringle of property rights;” and that sums it up pretty well! Jack was well known for his Santa like locks of hair; he was a staunch warrior in the battle for property rights, and fought his whole career to maintain low taxes. He served 18 consecutive years on Tybee City Council before retiring from public office in 2006. An amazing memory, Jack could recall how he voted on an issue through out his long term on council. When an issue would come up again, in the hands of a virtually new council, Jack would vote the same as he did the first or the fifth time! And he was always ready and willing to reiterate why he voted that way the first time, and why he was still voting the same way; maintaining his stance, time an time again! “As a politician, he kind of went his own way,” said former mayor Bill Parker, as reported in the Savannah Morning News. “But he always looked after the people that he felt were his kind of people, the people that really needed help ... He was one of Tybee’s characters. I don’t think anybody would deny that.”

mom know if anyone did anything to hurt or harm us! That temper would flair up, and mom would confront whomever for whatever; putting the fear of God into the hearts and minds of anyone who crossed her path! She nearly embarrassed us to death! Mom spent the last year of her life in the Special Care (Alzheimer’s) Unit in a nursing home. It was the perfect place for her; small & intimate. All of the nurses and techs took good care of her; and, though she suffered from Alzheimer’s, she was content & comfortable in her surroundings. The week prior to her passing, no longer a “flight risk.” Mom was transferred to the “main” floor against my protests. Having worked through the weekend, I went to visit Mom, in her new room. I was unhappy at what I saw. Mom was nearly comatose; this was afternoon, and her breakfast tray was there still “in tact.” Prone to dehydration, no liquids had been touched; it was obvious that no one had assisted her. I immediately started giving her sips of liquid, until she was able to fully drink. Assured that dehydration was the problem, and that she was going to be alright, I went in search of “heads to roll!” My mother was either going back to the special care unit, or she was being transferred out of that nursing home! Within an hour, mom was transported back! Surreally, together we sat; her blue eyes shining with astonishing lucidity. She knew me; she knew her own name - and possessed a clarity of mind I hadn’t witnessed it quite some time.

I cupped her face in my hands, and said “Mama, you always fought for me like a lioness when I was growing up; and I will always fight for you!” She responded, smiling, “I know you will darlin’, I know you will.” Shortly thereafter, I left. I got the call the next morning; she had passed peacefully in her sleep. My mother was gone. I will always treasure those last few moments we shared together; they will bring me peace & comfort through all the days of my life.

Jiggs Watson

Jiggs, probably best known for his well known role as the Beach Bum Parade’s Chairman of the Board, also owned and operated Tybee Insurance for many years. He was a cantankerous, loveable, Tybee curmudgeon who sometimes came across a bit “tough” - but in all reality, he was a sweet and loveable marsh mellow at heart! Jiggs was an avid animal rights advocate and dearly loved his dog Molly, as well as his son Paco, and the love of his life, his wife of twenty five years, Carrie Traeger. Jiggs indeed loved his family and friends; and he loved his clients, too. He took special care of those of us whom he insured. Recently discussing Jiggs and his clients someone shared; “Jiggs used to insure an old building for us; it was practically made of ‘fat lighter’, and it dated back well over a hundred years. It was nearly falling down! Each year when the renewal period would roll around, Jiggs would say; “honey, I just don’t know if they are going to insure that building again; I just don’t know, but I’ll do what I can for you.”

And, he always did - and insured, that old building always was!

Tybee Insurance is still open for business. Jigg’s wife, Carrie, is managing the business, so all his old clients are still in good hands, exactly as Jiggs would have wanted!

Chris Brady

My own mother didn’t get out much; preferring to surround herself with just a few close friends & family. She loved to fish, that was her passion! She could spend every waking moment fishing off her dock on Horspen Creek. Never was so much joy evident on a person’s face as when my mother would proudly hold up a long string of fish! Mama was a sweet & loveable person by nature, but she did have a temper! I recall her transformation, from a very early age. She was a lioness of a protector over my brother, Jimmy, and me when we were growing up! We learned quickly that it was best to never let

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“Summer is coming….!”

Winter has come and gone without any complaints, spring has sprung with all of its beauty and summer will soon be here.

With summer comes the annual migration of the off-island sun seekers, traffic jammers, parking hassles, golf cart racers, tattooed beauties, beach litterers, lost flipflops and beach ball runaways…!

We love them all (except; traffic jams, parking hassles and beach litterers) and the arts, gifts, tee-shirt shops, restaurants, bars, hotels, Tybee Lighthouse/Museum and Marine Science Center, depend on the income from these off-islanders to stay open. However, all of us, both visitors and permanent residents, have to do our part to help make a visit to our Island a safe and fun time.

Locals first… if you see a car with an Ohio, Michigan, Texas, Indiana, Connecticut, or DeKalb County license plate on it, just assume that they are lost and don’t honk your horn and give them a Tybee salute, out your window, when they slow-down…then speed-up trying to read the street signs. Also, get over the fact that there will be bicycles everywhere and a mommy, daddy, baby stroller and two sets of Irish twins waiting to cross at every crosswalk on Butler Ave.

Just…..slow down and think about your wife, husband, daughter, son, nephew, niece, working the arts, gifts, tee-shirt shops, restaurants, bars and hotels, Tybee Lighthouse/Museum and Marine Science Center and earning enough money to afford to get through the offseason on Tybee when there is no work…! Oh yeah, it’s also a GA law that you’re required to stop your car, truck, golf cart, etc. at anytime someone is in a crosswalk.

Now just in case you forgot (this applies to both locals and visitors), walk facing the traffic, but bike with the traffic. Also, bikers (no matter how fashionable your spandex or cool your beach cruiser) for your own safety, stay close to the edge of the road and ride in a single file when there is traffic.

Visitors….when you’re crossing over the Lazaretto Creek Bridge, do not look down at the shrimp boats to the south or the Cockspur Lighthouse to the north, just focus on the cars in front of you. Every year we have multiple accidents on the bridge by drivers rear-ending each other while witching the sights instead of the bumpers in front of them. Also, when you are at the top of the bridge, take a deep breath and slowly exhale…you are entering the “Tybee time zone”, a place where every thing slows down to the rhythm of the tidal changes.

Soon after crossing the bridge the speed limit drops to 45 mph….slow down…a little farther down the road, after the turn-off for the Crab Shack, the speed limit drops again to 35 mph…slow down. Just before you get to the big curve to the south where 1st Street becomes Butler Ave. the speed limit drops again to 30 mph….slow down.

Yes there’s a theme here, Tybee is the end of the road. This is not a place you are rushing through to get to somewhere else….when you get to Tybee, you’re HERE… so slow down, be safe, spend your money, leave nothing but your foot prints and enjoy all Tybee has to offer…!

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

If you have any comments please go to my blog (listed below), sign up or send me an email and leave your, comments, complaints, etc…!

Tommy Thompson, a sales associate with Cora Bett Thomas Realty, a real estate development consultant and photographer, lives on Tybee Island. You can follow Tommy on his blog “the view from the beach” at: http://thompsonatlantic.blogspot.com/ Email: thomasfstop@gmail.com

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Preserving Tybee’s Past

By Cullen Chambers Tybee Island is blessed with some of our State’s and Nation’s most unique historic architecture. The range is as diverse as the people who have settled here and made Tybee what it is today-a treasure called Tybee. From the historic military buildings of Fort Screven, to our maritime heritage symbolized by the Tybee Light Station, to the famed “Tybee Raised Cottages”, located throughout our community we have been recognized by State and National historic preservationists for our community’s architectural heritage by their designation of Three National Historic Districts.

The Fort Screven National Historic District on the North end of Tybee is the largest and was the first so honored in 1984. In 1998, the Strand National Historic District and the Back River/ Inlet National District were designated , the Strand is the smallest district located on the East side of the Island and the Back River/Inlet is on the extreme South end and west side of Tybee.

It takes a community to preserve such a vast inventory of historic structures for future generations and sometimes it takes a large financial commitment by the owners of historic properties to maintain their historic homes or businesses. But unknown to many property owners there are tax credits and tax freezes available to some property owners to rehabilitate their property and meet certain criteria. These incentives can add up and represent considerable financial gain for those who take advantage of those programs. There are also many cost saving treatments to historic property that may not be known to owners but could and would enhance the value of their homes/businesses as well as reduce maintenance cost.

To assist historic property owners as well as to provide many worthwhile goals in our communities preservation commitment, the City Charter provides for a Historic Preservation Advisory Commission made up of residents and property owners of Tybee who have a specific interest or background in historic preservation and who are willing and able to devote time each month to plan for and facilitate preservation action and assistance on behalf of Tybee Island. The Tybee Island Historic Preservation Commission holds monthly meetings every third Monday night at 6:00 p.m. at the Tybee Island City Hall. Meetings are public but someone interested in attending the meetings should contact the Historic Preservation Advisor at 786-5801 to be placed on the agenda if someone wishes to speak on a specific preservation

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related topic.

I serve as the Historic Preservation advisor and work closely with the members of the Tybee HPC to develop, expand and realize the historic preservation goals of the HPC. We have some very dedicated and knowledgeable members on the HPC, many who have restored their own historic homes. Since May is National Historic Preservation month, I thought that these members should be acknowledged for their hard work over the course of the past year in developing a renewed, respective and realistic approach to providing assistance to historic property owners in order that all opportunities are pursued. The Members are as follows: Joe Griffin- Chairman; Dottie Kluttz – Co-Chair; Sue Bentley; Necca Stoller; Monti Parks; make up the voting members. City Council Liaison and a real leader in developing the effort to begin the new HPC effort is Bill Garbett, Chantel Morton represents the Better Home Town program which is also very historic preservation based. Please feel free to contact any of us if you have a question about cost saving treatment to your historic home, or information on some of the economic opportunities that might be available to you. Sincerely; Cullen Chambers Historic Preservation Advisor.

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This spring has been a busy time for tourism on Tybee Island. We welcomed many students and families to the island for spring break and initial feedback we’ve received from island businesses is that this spring was one of busiest on record!

We are delighted to welcome Casey Slone as our new special events manager for the Tybee Island Tourism Council. We are looking forward to utilizing her event planning experience and organizational skills to help make many of our signature annual events even more successful in the future.

In her new position, Casey is responsible for creating, planning and executing a range of Tybee Island events to attract new and repeat visitors to the island during non-peak seasons, as well as recommending and implementing marketing strategies designed to increase year-round tourism on Tybee Island.

Prior to joining the Tybee Island Tourism Council, Casey served as the interim managing and artistic director of the arts at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater and West Side YMCA in New York City. In her position, she managed all aspects of the Off-Broadway theater operations including productions, rentals and events. She also managed a comprehensive community arts program including a writing program, pottery studio, and performing arts programs and youth musical theater company.

Originally from Atlanta, Casey has a B.A. in Performing Arts from the University of Georgia and is working towards a master’s degree in Arts Administration at the Savannah College of Art and Design. If you see her out and about on the island please give her a warm welcome!

Going into May Tybee Island and Savannah will host a variety of events that will bring many visitors to the island. Starting off the month we will have the annual SCAD Sand Arts festival at North Beach on Friday May 4th. This annual festival features competitions using sand and objects found on the beach to make one-of-a-kind works of art.

This same week, May 3rd-7th, Savannah will host the Savannah Tall Ships Challenge. The Tall Ships Challenge® is an annual event organized by the Tall Ships America alternating in a three year cycle between the Great Lakes, the Pacific and the Atlantic coasts of North America. The event draws hundreds of thousands of people to witness majestic Tall Ships and provides a unique opportunity for the participants to interact with the crews of different vessels in friendly rivalry as they race from port to port.

This year, the Tybee Island Tourism Council is proudly co-sponsoring the HMS Bounty, one of the most popular tall ships to be featured at this year’s event. The

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ship has appeared in major films including Mutiny on the Bounty, Treasure Island, Yellowbeard and Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man’s Chest.

On Saturday May 12th, Tybee Island will proudly host the 3rd Annual EVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour, featuring elite professional athletes, free agents and amateur volleyball players. This event is free and open to spectators.

Friday, May 18th prepare to get wet as we kick off the summer season with our always exciting Beach Bum Parade.

Have a great Tybee Day and get ready for SUMMER it’s almost here!

Lindsay Fruchtl, Marketing Director Lindsay@tybeevisit.com Casey Slone, Special Events Manager Cslone@tybeevisit.com

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Whether you live In the Tybee Island area or are just visiting here on vacation - Southern Urgent Care Is there for all your needs, from Breaks, Sprains, Strains to Coughs, Colds, Fevers, Sore Throat, and Flu .

A partial list of health services are listed below: - Routine physical examinations - Gynecological exams - Employment, school and sports physicals - Sports medicine - Immunizations (flu, shingles, etc.) - Childhood vaccinations - Chronic disease management such as hypertension and diabetes - Cardiac Monitoring and EKG - Laboratory services for strep and blood work - Digital X-ray - Stat Labs - Injury Management... As well as a broad range of diagnostic, minor surgical procedures and therapeutic services.

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Street Walker The Sequel

By Judy O’Neill I’m a street walker. I confessed that to you, my faithful readers, several years back right here in the infamous BREEZE magazine. For those of you new to BREEZE reading or to Tybee or both, let me elaborate. I take a walk, almost every day, for physical and mental health purposes.

I walk along the streets, making me a Street Walker in the purist sense (not the impure and perhaps immoral sense).

This spring it’s been more like “Dodge Walking.”

Dodging weather issues. Dodging bikes and skate boards.

Dodging joggers and other walkers. Dodging cars and golf carts. Dodging tourists trying to dodge me. It used to be about all I had to dodge was an occasional pile of poop. This year, while I’m trying to dodge all the other stuff, I’m often finding it difficult to avoid walking right into the poopage surprise.

One day, by accident, I discovered Wine Walking.

Picture this. It was a lovely April day. I managed to get home early, sit on the porch, feed the squirrels, have my glass of Pinot and watch the constant parade in front of the house, when I realized I had NOT taken my walk. WHAT TO DO???? Go for the walk, of course. It was one of the best ever. Thank goodness I’m friends with lots of folks along several of my preferred walking routes because this particular kind of walking required a “pit stop” after a while!

Street Walkers meet the nicest people along their route. My own personal street walking favorites include a late afternoon stop at the Breakfast Club where often the gracious owners, Cheryl and Jodee, are doing late afternoon preps and let me pop in for a visit. Sometimes I walk by Frank Shuman’s house and he or Jamie are out discussing the merits of one of his many boats which I always think should be put in the water to test. One day, there was Drummer Dave from the Sam Adams Band standing in one of the boats. I thought maybe there was going to be entertainment.

Sometimes I’m practically run down by an electric vehicle, only to discover it’s just Rocky or Roma offering me a ride home. Which defeats the object of my being on the streets anyway. I like to window shop on 16th Street and make faces at the people behind the mirrored windows at

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Bennie’s. Once in a while I walk through restaurants, bars, stores and the occasional hotel lobby just to see who’s there.

Often I pass other Street Walkers who are WAY more dedicated than I am like Robin and David or my college friend Rusty or Walker who lives up to his name and even sometimes runs. And before I can take a deep breath and say hello, they’ve sped on by me. I’m reminded then that I’m really a Street Stroller and pretty slow in comparison. Once in a while, I’m greeted by dogs whose owners I know. My neighbor Tee’s dog has finally after eight years quit barking at me when I stop to talk. She just gives me that “You again?” resigned look. Not long ago, new-to-the-island Oscar, dog child of friend Sarah, escaped and after giving me a slurpy greeting ran circles around me as I tried to walk along. So far, I haven’t run into the purported island panther or the elusive Tybee coyote.

I did, however, see one of the Tybee cougars entering a local drinking establishment. Maybe I should start carrying some lipstick and money so I can slip in one day and see what really goes on.

Nonetheless, I’ve found that Street Walking is a noble endeavor. It clears mental cobwebs, works out muscle kinks, and, best of all, gives me inspiration for writing for this literary publication. Just wave when I pass by.

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

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

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remarkable condition. The German inscription translates to: “Here lies under God H. Max G. Eggert (of Berlin) born 5th March 1862 died 1st March 1879. Gently rests his As you face the cemetery looking west you will see the ashes.”

Wortham Plot which I discussed in last month’s article. To Alexander McKenzie the right of the coping stones outlining the plot you will see the marker for the grave of a young German sailor. This To the right of Max Eggerts grave as you walk in the gate will also be the first grave you’ll see as you walk in the gate. is a portion of Alexander McKenzie’s headstone. Most of the remainder of his headstone was found in pieces lying H. Max C. Eggert on and under the nearby ground and are now imbedded in On Saturday the first of March a concrete slab at the base of the broken, erect portion on 1879, Max Eggert, a 16-year his headstone. old German sailor (4 days “Governor” McKenzie, as he was fondly called, short of his 17th birthday), was a very colorful Tybee character. Newspaper articles was working on the bow of mentioning him in the 1870’s often said things like “visitors the Norwegian bark “Admiral will remember” or “well known to every visitor.” One such Tegetthoff,” anchored in the article records an event in 1872 when he surprised his river off Tybee when he lost wife with a new-born baby girl some youngsters had found his balance and fell overboard. wrapped in a shawl on W. Harris Street in Savannah. “Mr. The second mate of the ship McKenzie has carried many curious things to his wife, and who had seen him fall jumped doubtless surprised her, but this is the first baby he has into the water to rescue him carried her.” The baby was christened on Tybee, named and was soon joined by others Eliza Jane, and was known all through her growing-up who brought a boat to aid years on Tybee as the “little waif” belonging to Mr. McKenzie in the rescue attempt. But and his wife. Can’t you just imagine him calling out to his Max was not to be found. A wife “Oh honey, I brought you a surprise!”? description of the young man A native of Scotland, Alexander McKenzie came was given in the newspaper with his wife to live on Tybee in the 1860s or early 1870s. as “tall, well built, and prepossessing, When the lighthouse was being dark eyes and hair, and smooth face. restored following the Civil War, he He had on blue merino trousers, laced used his wagon to cart bricks from shoes, grey stockings, blue flannel King’s Wharf at Lazaretto Creek. The shirt, dark vest, and a blue and white newspaper reported that he lost his blouse.” boat houses and other items in the

That night Max’s body storm of 1872. Another newspaper washed ashore. After an inquest by article reports that at one time he the coroner from Savannah who came was arrested as a possible suspect to Tybee in a row boat, “the remains in the murder of a seaman. He were turned over to the Captain, was subsequently released without who had them decently interred on charges. Later he was the manager of the island.” Since I do not believe the Screven Estate, a once large and Tybee’s Cemetery in Memorial Park prosperous plantation on the island. existed in 1879, I would imagine Max McKenzie Street on the north end was was buried close to where his body named after him. washed ashore and later moved to the

More on the people buried in present cemetery – probably in the Tybee’s little cemetery next month. early 1900s.

Bernie Goode has been writing for

His mother in Germany the Breeze for four years. Readers commissioned a gravestone and shipped it to Tybee to mark the final with questions or comments are resting place of her son. That same encouraged to write Bernie at marble marker exists to this day in berniegoode@gmail.com

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Over the last few months, Tybee has lost quite a few of its beloved characters. Rather than discuss city business this month, I will reflect on the loss of Jack Youmans. Jack was a long-time member of Tybee’s City Council and also a volunteer on our fire department. There are a few phrases that get tossed out quite a bit to describe someone who is unique in some way. We hear things like “they broke the mold when they made that guy” or “he’s a one of a kind”. With Jack, these phrases are actually completely accurate. There are over 300 million people in America and not one of them is anything like Jack.

Back in 2003 there was a reporter who came down from the New York Times to do some research for an article about Tybee. He asked around for somebody to talk to who could give him some insight into what made Tybee unique.

One name he kept hearing was Jack Youmans. So he called Jack to do an interview and Jack of course told him to meet him not at City Hall but at Freddie’s. He explained to Jack prior to the interview that he would be taking a picture of him and asked jack to recommend a good setting for the photo. Jack, of course, chose the back of his beat up pick up truck. Most people, knowing their photo would be viewed by hundreds of thousands of people would put on a nice shirt and gussy it up a little for the occasion. But not Jack. He chose as his attire one of his trademark modified high quality button down dress shirts. What I mean by ‘modified’ was that he cut the sleeves off at the shoulder and chose to not use the things put on the shirt to keep one’s chest and stomach from being out there for all to see. Jack didn’t apparently like buttons. Imagine what this young reporter thought when he showed up at Freddie’s.

There’s Jack, belly hanging out, sitting in the back of his pick up truck outside Freddie’s, with his big ‘ol smile, black trademark hat and a mouth full of tobacco. That picture of him in the pick up truck never did make it into the Times piece. But he was quoted in the article extensively. One of the comments made about Jack in the article was that he was the “sage” of Tybee.

I stopped by Freddie’s while I was out jogging to tell him about the article, which of course he hadn’t gone out of his way to read. In fact, given Jack’s political views, I bet he had never read the New York Times. Before I could tell him about it, he asked why I was wearing my body out by jogging, a perspective on exercising that I had never quite considered but that in retrospect, like much of what he said, made me stop and think.

At the time, he was a 78 year old man who was in pretty good health and had never jogged in his life. Anyhow, after sharing this little tidbit of wisdom with me, I told him that the New York Times called him a “sage”. His response, without a hint of irony was, “what the hell’s a sage?”. Now, that isn’t to say that Jack wasn’t smart. In fact, he was one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met especially with respect to his uncanny ability to remember seemingly insignificant details from a city council meeting 16 or so years ago. He did this with regularity, something that was, by the way, extremely beneficial for the city and its taxpayers. He was a classic at council meetings. I

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once told my dad to come to a meeting not to see his boring son but to witness Jack in action. Jack made comments at meetings that were just completely unexpected and oftentimes hilarious. He would raise his hand, former Mayor Parker would call on him and you’d sit there as he slowly leaned forward towards the mic wondering what on earth he was going to say.

Suffice it to say, he rarely disappointed. He usually made a pretty good point but did so in a totally unexpected way. My dad laughed so hard at certain points that Walter had to gavel him down. One other thing about Jack—while he would fight the good fight in a council meeting, at least in my 4 years with him, he never ever got personal. He could, in another overused phrase, disagree without being disagreeable. But man could he disagree. There were a whole lot of 5-1 votes during Jack’s time in office. He was pro-property rights all the way.

He said in an election debate one time that he thought people should be able to build 100 story condos wherever they wanted on Tybee because it was their property. And he got re-elected.

You had to respect him because you knew where he stood and more importantly when the debate was over, it was over and he was back to being your friend. He was always prepared for the meetings, was the first person in the State to complete all of the courses offered, was well-known by elected officials at the federal and state level, and cared deeply for Tybee people.

I will really miss that 1000 watt smile of his and am blessed to have had the privilege of knowing him. On behalf of Tybee, our sincerest condolences to Jack’s family.

Mayor’s Night In will be on May 15th 6pm. Please contact Clerk of Council Jan Leviner for an appointment at 786.4573 ext. 103.

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

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I love to walk down the beach just when the tide has turned and going out; I can feel the weight of my world begin to release as my toes sink and the water rushes over my feet. It allows me to slow down and breathe. All my worries of the unknown are carried away…..as many as the sands over my toes.

One of the first steps to peace is to make the decision to face our fears. The unknown appears to keep us blinded to our purpose and journey.

Forgetfulness and delusions that flow in our head can create a prison for our dreams. Happiness comes from within, surrounding our heart and soul with every precious second.

Going beyond our limitations becomes reality when we find ourselves keeping in the present moment. “One Day At A Time”, or for me, one millisecond at a time!

In my mind, thoughts appear... …then that thought breaks… …or this thought breaks… …or everything is broken…

It all happens at once and my head gets crazy! My own thoughts begin to press me down and hide my peace. Breathe someone told me; I said to myself, “I can’t?”. Then I did, and in that instant, the world of insanity quickly fled from thoughts. I felt better.

Yet nothing outside of myself had changed, only my place in time. Allowing myself to be in this very moment, not in the past or future…my fears are released.

To be able to see beyond our own imaginations is one of life’s coolest treasures.

Let your toes sink in the sands and be free!

Samuel Adams, Pslamist www.simpleheartedministries.com samuel@simpleheartedministries.com

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Books to Check out this month at The Tybee Island Branch of Live Oak Public Libraries: Fiction “An Accidental Affair,” by Eric Jerome Dickey “Born of Silence,” by Sherrilyn Kenyon “Crystal Gardens,” by Amanda Quick “11th Hour,” by James Patterson “The Gift of Fire/ On the Head of a Pin,” by Walter Mosley “Home,” by Tony Morrison “In One Person,” by John Irving “The Innocent,” by David Baldacci “The Reverend’s Wife,” by Kimberla Lawson Roby “Unnatural Acts,” by Stuart Woods “What Doesn’t Kill You,” by Iris Johansen “The Wind Through the Keyhole,” by Stephen King “The Witness,” by Nora Roberts Nonfiction “After Camelot: A Personal History of the Kennedy Family—1968 to the Present,” by J. Randy Taraborrelli “Drop Dead Healthy,” by A. J. Jacobs “The Four Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals,” by Sean Covey “Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake,” by Anna Quindlen “Midnight in Peking,” by Paul French “A Natural Woman,” by Carole King “No, They Can’t: Why Governments Fail—But Individuals Succeed,” by John Stossel “The Presidents Club: Inside the World’s Most Exclusive Fraternity,” by Nancy Gibbs & Michael Duffy “Total Memory Makeover,” by Marilu Henner “What Money Can’t Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets,”

by Michael J. Sandel “You Have No Idea,” by Vanessa Williams 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: Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays 2-6; Tuesdays 10-8; Wednesdays 10-6 Branch Manager: Laurel Beecher Powers

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GREETINGS TYBEE ISLAND ENTHUSIASTS!

volunteer base for Committees, encouraged businesses to be more involved with BHT, and maintained communication with businesses and community;

Design: increased awareness to “Keep Tybee Tidy” through anti-litter campaigns, added trash / recycling containers in the corridor (received the Coastal Incentive Grant!), worked with the City to increase recycling options for businesses, worked with the City to improve public parking within the corridor (Savannah – Tybee Beach Shuttle!), encouraged sidewalk cleanliness in the corridor and maintenance of storefronts, accepted nominations for “Signs of the Times” to present awards, and worked with HPC to host HP presentations;

Economic Restructuring: held ribbon cuttings for new businesses with City Officials, encouraged more participation with the Locals Appreciation Card, developed a New Resident Welcome packet, continued market studies for services / goods needed on island for residents / guests, and tracked vacant commercial properties for new businesses;

Promotions: worked to expand Third Thursdays on Tybee, grew Tybee for the Holidays with more activities (esp. during Lights on for Tybee and Holiday Parade); introduced the “branding” of BHT, encouraged / sought opportunities for kid friendly activities.

As you can see, much has been and continues to be done as the program evolves for economic development within the context of historic preservation through public/ private partnerships. The feedback we received at the workshop is being used by the Directors and committee members to set the 2012-13 work plans, which will be available soon. Thank you to those that provided input and to those that participate with the program throughout the year! Our hard work and community team spirit is what continues to improve the quality of life through a healthy business corridor and enhance the cultural experience while preserving this community’s barrier island heritage.

Until next month, enjoy the sun and fun while basking in the nostalgic beauty of Tybee. There is always someone to talk to, something to do and to experience in our community…nature, culture and of course, shopping and dining. Tybee businesses proudly serve the locals as well as Island visitors. When you buy local, you help support your community, your neighbors and your friends.

A list of businesses with doors open to you is available on the Better Hometown webpage located under “IT’S ALL RIGHT HERE ON TYBEE YEAR ROUND!” @ http://www. cityoftybee.org/BetterHometownProgram.aspx.

See you around this hometown!

I hope everyone is enjoying the spring time on Tybee! The crowds have begun their annual visits, and merchants and residents alike are pleasantly adjusting. The energy and flourishing beauty of Tybee is fabulous!

The final spring performance for Third Thursdays on Tybee will be with Brenda Morie May 17 from 5:30p until 7p at the Tybrisa / Strand Roundabout! Jazz flutist and vocalist, Morie, is Canadian born, hails from Edmonton, Alberta and has always embraced music. At age 18 she began touring western Canada and soon began leading the popular jazz-rock fusion band, Terra. Morie became well known through numerous television and radio appearances and specials which lead her to Southern Cali to play in the company of top Los Angeles musicians! Her voice has been heard in motion picture sound tracks such as Homegrown and Going All The Way. Throughout the past several years, Morie has produced CDs and continued featuring her voice in feature films. As an award winning musician, she has recorded with Ben Tucker and is very much looking forward to performing at Third Thursdays on Tybee. You will enjoy this “Outdoor Listener’s Delight” with Morie as she shares her contemporary flair with her extraordinary jazzy flute playing. Bring a chair, stroll the shops, or grab a bite for dinner as you enjoy the music in the Main Corridor.

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

The family friendly, free outdoor music in the Main Corridor will be back in September with Jan Spillane kicking off the fall series of Third Thursdays on Tybee!

Last month, the annual Better Hometown Community Visioning was held for merchants and residents to hear about the progress made within the corridor since last year. It was also an opportunity for those attending to provide input for the 2012-13 work plans for the Board of Directors and committees. Following is a brief overview of what was presented based on the program’s Main Street Four Point Approach®:

Organization: distributed BHT newsletters and Chantel articles with timely and helpful information for residents, 912.786-4573, ext. 123 (cmorton@cityoftybee.org) merchants and visitors; sought positive press; strengthened

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Spring Fishing Report

minnows and pogies have got the job done. Top water and a flip tale shad weedless on the artificial side have been best but I like to search A mild winter and above average spring with a spinner bait. Look for the birds temperatures has fishing heating up early. along the shoreline, they are feeding on A much needed break from two back to glass minnows and so are the reds and back harsh winters has given the trout others, hello, look for the birds! fishery a chance to rebound. However

Most of us know that the Georgia this is just a start and anglers still need and South Carolina border here follows to be mindful that we are years away the Savannah River, for example if you are from stocks getting back to 2008 levels. fishing the north jetties, inside or outside Keeping only the small males (they grunt) you are in South Carolina. There is no and females less than 18 inches will help reciprocal agreement for saltwater fishing the recovery as the large females are the Father and Son Mike and Mark, between the states. What this means for most prolific spawning fish. all the way form Canada, you is you will need a S.C. fishing permit

The trout bite started in mid double up on some Big Reds! when fishing these areas. You may also March and has been steadily on the rise. Catch numbers have varied but one constant has find it note worthy that the size and creel limits are different been there, most of the fish are juveniles. If you catch 25, on a lot of fish. S.C. trout must be 14 inches and you may only about 5 will be above the 13 inch legal limit. There only keep 10 in Georgia it’s 13 inches and 15 each. Red are pockets of big fish but they have been hard to locate fish share the same story 15 inch minimum and only 3 consistently. The bite started with mud minnows but has per person, while Georgia’s 14 inches and 5 per person. slowly faded and the best bait of late has been the DOA Flounder in S.C. 14 inches, Georgia 12 inches, Black drum have a slot limit over there 14 to 27 inches under a popping cork. Catch and release while we can keep them at 10 inches and and keep only enough for a meal. as big as you want. So you can see the

The Whiting bite has been problem that you could run into when exceptional, lots and lots of these tasty jumping from one side to the other, legal little guys everywhere. I like fishing in 7 to here is not necessarily legal in S.C. You 15 feet of water with fresh dead shrimp or cannot take a 14 inch redfish into S.C. squid. Keep as many as you like but they waters and tell THE MAN you caught it must be at least 10 inches long. This is a in Georgia and go happily on your way, great starter fish for the small kids, lots you will be fined and they take cash only of action keeps them busy and interested. on the spot or you get a free ride to a Scale um, gut um and fry um up, oh yeah!

S.C. jail house, boat in tow. No this did

Small composite sharks have not happen to me, but to a friend, lucky arrived on the inside, our regulars, sharpnose, blacktip and bonnetheads. Chris smoked um, this 31 incher got he had the cash and was just without a Most of these have been on the small whacked by a dolphin on the way in? license. THE MAN does patrol this area so Look at the tail.

I’m just saying, get a S.C. permit and use side but the big girls will show up by May. their limits if you are going to jump back These guys are shrimp and crab eaters so if ya want the best results for big sharks on light tackle, and forth.

go live shrimp and fresh blue crab.

Boat safe and I’ll see ya in the river,

Cobia are showing up in good numbers offshore Capt. Stan and have begun to move into the Broad River over in South Carolina. All day trips are still available for May, 2 fish per About the Captain: Captain Stan Allen (alias Fred) owns person 33 inch fork length minimum. Just heard of a 64 & operates Marshland Inshore Fishing Adventures, a local pounder coming out of the Broad River this week. Come on guide service that runs out of Chimney Creek Marina (The down!

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

Red fish have been good; most of these guys resident for over 28 years. Stan is a professional redfish angler for www.Skinnywaterproducts.com and a pro staff member however have been on the big side of the slot limit, 26 at www.power-pole.com. Contact info: 912-786-5943 ~ www. inch to 32 inch fish, terrible problem to have right? Mud marshlandadventures.com. E-mail captstans@bellsouth.net.

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Tybee Island Tour of Homes Continues to Grow In Popularity 15th Annual Tybee Island Tour of Homes June 9 10am-4pm

style, creativity and a good bit of spunk have turned even the old latrine from Fort Screven into a previous tour’s show stopper. This is a once-a-year opportunity to peek into some of Tybee’s most intriguing, artistic and grand properties and fans of the tour would not miss it.

Proceeds always benefit a local cause and this year’s recipients are The Tybee Rising Tyde Community

By Fran Galloway Food Pantry and the Tybee Island Maritime Academy The Tybee Island Tour of Homes is one Charter School. Lunch is included and of the region’s most popular home tours will be served from 11am to 2pm at because it features everything from the St. Michael’s School gym. Included grand coastal showplaces to Tybee’s on the menu is one of the Home Tour beloved, colorful and funky cottages.

Committee member’s famous chicken This year’s 15th annual tour, once salad and pimento salad. again, gives home tour lovers what

Tickets are $30 donation in they’ve grown to love and expect: the advance and $35 on June 9, the day totally unexpected. On Saturday, June of the tour. For tickets, call Atlantic 9, from 10am to 4pm, everything from Beacon Gallery at (912) 786-9386, the former morgue to the spectacular Gallery by the Sea at (912) 786-7979 restoration of the old Hunter House or E. Shaver, Bookseller at (912) 234into the stunning BeachView Inn will be 7257. Tickets can also be purchased at offered, Tybee style.

St. Michael’s School gym on the day of

Tour goers often ride their the tour from 9am to 3pm. bikes with groups of friends and pedal

The tour is rain or shine. Guests their way around the island from one can begin the event at the home of their fabulous home to the next. Others form a golf cart choice and will receive a map along with a list of homes brigade and even a few limos have been spotted ferrying printed on the back of their ticket. lovely Southern belles dressed to the nines, sipping their favorite summertime beverage.

For further tour info contact Fran Galloway at fbeachg@

This is Tybee Island, after all, where coastal hotmail.com/912-398-3140.

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Experience Luxury, Oceanfront Style TIWC continues to introduce people from all over the world to our special island paradise. The enclosure of the lower level has been a huge bonus allowing an easy transition from a beautiful wedding upstairs in the Sanctuary with cocktail hour on the veranda and ground. Many brides have formal sit down dining downstairs. Most of the weddings utilize both levels to make sure no inclement or warm weather issues are a consideration for the bride & groom. After a formal or casual sit down meal downstairs the celebration/reception continues upstairs with everyone enjoying the large dance floor, chapel’s sound system or band/disc jockey. Please come by and check out this much needed improvement to our chapel.

Ray Anaya, the Director of Events for TIWC, has just received his 10th 5 Star Review with The Knot!

What an accomplishment! His leadership has been such a blessing for this venue and we are thankful every day that Ray wants to lead this business to help our island become a better wedding destination.

Carla Michael, our Assistant Director of Events, coordinated a reception at the chapel for SAY YES TO THE DRESS! We were thrilled to be invited to host this event and it was a great experience for the wedding party.

The couple had a beautiful beach wedding followed by a wonderful formal reception at the chapel. We will let you know when the show will be broadcasted.

When City Manager Diane Schleicher asked Lannie and me to host a Charette for the Northern Corridor Business District we were happy to do so. To be candid Lannie and I did not know what the purpose of the meeting was but it was supposed to benefit our area. We were pleased with several of the recommendations that I believe will receive island wide support. They recommended that the speed limit entering this corridor should be reduced to allow locals and visitors a safer commute in our area on foot & bicycle. In particular, the reduced speed limit would allow access and egress to the businesses that we love & support. They also recommended more bicycle parking at the local businesses to encourage less driving and more bikes.

Another theme that was brought out during this meeting was that we need the same TLC on the North end of the island with some nice lighting, streetscaping and landscaping. The South end area looks lovely with its landscaping, trash cans, nice pavers and pretty street lights. We would support any “prettying up” of our entrance onto Tybee. As a resident and business owner we would love to see our entrance to Tybee made more beautiful.

Speaking of which, “Thank you Tybee Beautification” for your landscaping in the median approaching Tybee Island.

What a wonderful improvement. Tybee residents are known for a strong desire to keep our island beautiful and that is another very worthwhile group to support & encourage.

We have yet to have our Sweet Sixteen party or first wedding renewal. Keep us in mind when you are planning your next event. We would love to participate!

Lannie and I thank you for your ongoing support of our vision. ~Stacye

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Tybee experienced a really busy spring kickoff in April. We have been constantly surprised at how many Guests start by telling us what wonderful things they have heard about Tybee and this will be their first trip! We welcome our repeat Guests and new friends to our beautiful island.

The Oceanfront Team has been busy introducing these Guests to our island and its many areas of interest.

We try to take the time with every Guest to explain the things that make Tybee special and encourage them to understand our rules about occupancy, noise and being good neighbors while enjoying our island life.

Guests come anticipating a great Tybee experience and seem to leave feeling that they have found their family beach destination. Our Guests repeatedly tell us how much they love our beautiful homes, beach, easy beach access, trees, parks, restaurants and close proximity to Historic Savannah.

We are pleased to report that many businesses excitedly recorded record sales (restaurants, shops, vacation rentals and hotels) in April.

The summer season is shaping up very well. May looks like it will be a great month for Tybee businesses.

Beach Bum weekend will never be the same. Island wide we miss Jiggs Watson and thank him for gifting our island with such a wonderful event to celebrate the coming of summer. Under his stewardship our “water fight” has been a huge family friendly event for many years and we look forward to continuing the tradition with the memory of his sweet smile.

Let’s try to slow down and be courteous to our tourists. I have already had to begin practicing patience trying to get from the office to our home or other destinations. We need tourism and want everyone to drive safely. Watch out for teenage drivers!

We look forward to seeing you around Tybee.

Lannie and I are ready to go to a barrier island and hang with our pals. See you on our bikes when we get a chance.

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Hello, Tybee Island!!! I took a year off the party scene, but I’m back and ready to deliver the wild and wacky to you. If you’re looking for “politically correct,” please skip this section. It is rated “F” for FUN, and intended for an immature audience.

I’m thankful my friends have a sense of humor. Thank you, Frances, for saving me at the “Full Moon Party”.

She is pictured here with lovely Linda of Tybee Teeth. I LOVE Dr. Smith and her staff. Good luck on your move to the new office on Hwy 80, and I will be with you at the ribbon cutting!

Grayson and Ben were spotted at the Sand Bar. Call Grayson at “Pirate Pedicab” for rides about Tybee.

Beth K. recently opened the Beach Bum Boutique on 16th Street, or Tybrisa if you’re not a local. Go by and get your Roy Swindelle Bobble Head Doll!

I ran into Carl & Wanda at Doc’s Bar. I’ve been hearing some interesting rumors about Miss Posh Posy.

Jen & Keith of Latitude 32° recently returned from sailing the Virgin Islands with the world famous Kathy Brown.

Karen was visiting from Ireland and is seen here with “T” and Miss Katie Love…absolutely fabulous, Ladies!

Brian (of Bernie’s) celebrated his 30th with a huge birthday bash on the pier, with lots of food and entertainment provided by

Chappie, WHAT were you watching in HD? I think I know. Hopefully, some midgets were involved!

Rudy and I went to North Beach Grill to check out my favorite hippie in the world, Georgia Kyle, and had

the pleasure of meeting Kyle’s father Ray. He was definitely a trip, and Kyle is a chip off the old block!

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the Train Wrecks.

T. Wong was at the Rock House enjoying an AC DC tribute band, with an Angus Young lookalike.

Something’s very, very Wong! Just kidding, Timmy.

The Tybee Wine Festival was a huge success.

Bonnie (pictured with Essie) concocted a delightful marinated oyster dish that was enjoyed at Marlin’s.

Michelle, Quigs & Jenny are sporting their Wine Festival t-shirts & big smiles.

Jody & Cheryl (The Stephanie of the Wind Rose is Breakfast Club) are one packing up fine looking couple, don’t and headed you think? How was that back to wine, Mrs. Sadowsky?

Wisconsin (Giggles!!!) to pursue h e r dreams… and Tommy.

We’ll miss Christine is you, Steph, and your Puerto Rican Goat Milk. the “Turtle Whisperer.”

James and Jerry were out on the town She recently enjoying adult facilitated beverages. Jerry the rescue is working for the of an injured “Island Hopper” and turtle, and dropped her phone in the is also a tree surgeon. water at the same time. No good deed He looks good up a goes unpunished. tree. I know, because I was looking.

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Last, but certainly not least, Kim & Baby Brighid grapple over a bottle of Miller Lite. Not yet, Brighid, not yet…!

Special thanks to Ernie of “Island Express Shuttle” and Joe of “The Crab Cab” for transportation…don’t drink and drive. Call one of these guys and save your $. Contact me joniwoodcock@yahoo.com and let me know of any juicy news or events. See ya next month.

Tybee “DAC” Kids FISHING TOURNAMENT MAY 12th 9am - 3pm - Ages: 0 to 13 Every child registered gets a door prize, t-shirt and goodie bag. All children registered by May 3, receive a t-shirt the day of the tournament!!!!!

Register at Tybee Bait & Tackle Shop @ Tybee Island Marina @ Lazaretto Creek only! A $5 registration fee must be received by May 3. Registration fee is $8 after May 3.

Captain’s meeting at 9am ~ Goodie bags at 9:30am Fishing from 10am-2pm ~ Weigh-in ends at 2:30pm Awards and prizes given out at 2:30pm

www.tybeedackids.org

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The sound of heavy breathing and splashing was not the sound that Christine Yeakle expected to hear when she went to housesit on Spanish Hammock. But that is exactly what she heard and boy was she surprised at what she found making all the ruckus.

While investigating the dockage area, she discovered a loggerhead sea turtle that unfortunately was entangled in fishing gear with a hook in his mouth. The fishing gear was wrapped around the dock post causing the turtle not to be able to swim freely. Christine was so alarmed by the struggling turtle that she dropped her new iPhone in the marsh while trying to call for help. Not deterred, she drove to the TIMSC to seek help.

Thankfully staff members, Cody Shelley & Beth Palmer, were there and quickly went into recovery mode. They arrived at the scene to check on the turtle and assess the situation. Meanwhile, Cody was trying desperately to reach me. I was at the dentist; once I finished with the dentist, and spoke to Beth & Cody, I raced to get to Tybee. In route, I spoke with Mark Dodd, state Sea Turtle Coordinator, for advice.

This was going to be a first for me; I had never had to remove a fishing hook from a live sea turtle. Needless to say, I was a little apprehensive about the task. Once on scene, I discovered Beth had gotten into the water and was able to cut the turtle free from the fishing line. Not only had she and Cody managed to hang onto the turtle, once freed, they were able to partially get the 100 pound reptile up on a nearby kayak.

Cody decided (not by choice) that she should get in the water with the turtle. Unfortunately, the turtle slid off the kayak, but we all managed to hang onto it using a rope. At that time, we knew that we were going to need some man-power, and thankfully, Danny Carpenter was able to send two of his guys over with heavy duty bolt cutters. With Cody’s help, Daniel Imler & Robert Laxton were able to lift the heavy turtle right side up onto the kayak.

I was very surprised to see how the turtle behaved in this situation, he (not really sure of the gender) was extremely calm during this whole ordeal. As he lay resting on the kayak and his powerful jaws pried open with the end of a screw driver, we managed to work the hook further into the mouth to expose the end of the hook and the reverse barb. That allowed us to cut the tip off and easily slide the top part of the hook out of its mouth. The hook will be sent to NOAA for identification.

All things considered, it worked to our advantage, and the turtle’s. Because the turtle was trapped, we were able to capture it and safely remove the fishing hook. If the turtle was not trapped, we could not have gotten to him to remove the hook and the story may not have had as happy an ending.

Aside from the small hole under the turtles jaw, he appeared very healthy. The decision was made to release him and allow the wound to heal naturally. The juvenile sea turtle slid off the kayak and swam away with no problems at all. We watched the turtle surface for air while it swam towards the sea.

A lesson learned from this is to keep our waters free of fishing debris. Please help us in cleaning up our rivers, streams, marshes, beaches and oceans so that our beloved turtle have a safe place to live. For more info on sea turtles and their habitats visit the TIMSC or tybeemarinescience.org.

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After the Disaster Wouldn’t it be nice if every time something bad happened to you that you would receive a check to cover the full cost of taking care of it? That’s what insurance is for, right? It covers the cost of treating injuries and repairing cars when you’ve had a wreck. It provides income for your family if you die or become disabled.

But yes and no about being nice. Yes, insurance is a wonderful thing, and most people should consider having at least five different types - life, health, auto, home, and disability. No, in that covering the full cost of everything that can happen would be so expensive you couldn’t afford insurance. That’s why insurers impose co-pays, deductibles, and waiting periods on us. It saves them money and makes insurance affordable.

What should you really be trying to cover with insurance anyway? Not 100% of everything that could happen but the things that could potentially bankrupt you or at least cost you big bucks without insurance. Look at your financial planning tree. Remember which part is insurance? Correct: the roots. Why is that? Because if the roots survive the disaster, the tree is not dead and can recover. I don’t know if you were here in 1985 when we had the coldest night on record at 4 degrees F, but if you were, you may recall how the tropical plants people had planted outside in their yards looked like they had keeled over and died. But they came back to life, if not the following spring then the one after, because the roots had survived. The same principle should apply to managing your insurance. Cover for catastrophes in other words, not for every eventuality.

So how best to insure? Self insure, of course.

That’s essentially what you’re doing when you pay the deductible out of pocket after that storm rips your roof off or the co-pay for that hospital visit. In the perfect world you would be wealthy enough to provide 100% self insurance for everything. Most of us weren’t born with a silver spoon in our mouths, however, so we buy insurance to cover what we can’t afford to self insure.

One problem many people have is figuring out how much coverage they need. Take life insurance, for instance. I guarantee you that you’re as likely to overinsure as you are to underinsure because you don’t really know what you’re trying to take care of in the event of your untimely death. I also guarantee that you’re underinsured, if insured at all, for disability because most people don’t think much about disability, even though statistically, especially when you’re young, your odds of becoming disabled for a long time are much higher than your odds of dying. Examining your insurance needs is also a good way to make “found money.”

Contact me at pefipl69@yahoo.com if you have insurance questions. I don’t sell it; I only advise you on it. So live below your means, protect your patootie from disasters, and have some fun along the way.

WHAT’S NEW AT THE Burton 4-H Center

By Paul Coote “The Burton 4-H Center will be hosting a week long day camp program this summer the week of July 23-27, 2012. Each day will involve exciting and educational activities based on our marine environment, and of course time swimming at the beach, weather permitting. The day camp program is open to all children 8 to 15yrs of age. Children can be dropped off as early as 7:30am each morning and picked up between 5:15 and 6:30 pm each day at the 4-H Center. There will also be free bus service every day from Whitemarsh Island for those parents wanting to take advantage of the service. Camp fees include programming every day, the bus service, lunch every day provided by the 4-H Center, along with a hamburger and hotdog cookout on Thursday evening for families of the campers. Camp cost for the week is $165 per child. There are a limited number of partial scholarships available for those families certifying economic hardship. All materials needed to register for camp and apply for a scholarship are available at the website www.burton4h.org .”

PFP (personal financial planner)

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Thanks to everyone who attended out 63rd annual “Easter Egg Hunt” at Jaycee Park. More than two thousand eggs were put out and approximately 150 children and their parents attended. We had a lot of fellowship and fun.

Mother’s Day is on the 13h this year. Once again we will be having “Steak Dinners” at the Post.

The dinners are $15 each and you can make a reservation by calling the Post after 5pm between now and May 10th. You may get a take-out or eat in as a family. We have plenty of room.

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

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

Horseshoes are on Saturday nights. Sign up starts at 6:15pm and we start throwing at 7pm.

Again the public is welcome.

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

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

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

As always, Linda or Patti will have the canteen open at 5pm every day except Sunday.

We close on Sundays unless there is a scheduled event.

Hello Breeze Readers,

The Auxiliary “Spring Fling” and “Mini Bottle Hunt” was lots and lots of fun!! The band kept everyone dancing there toes off. As I have said so many times before OUR “Ladies” can really cook. The proceeds for this fund raiser will help with the many projects that we support. Again, “THANK YOU SO MUCH” for attending, and all the volunteers that help.

Speaking of cooking we have reorderd our Cook Book. It is here and you can purchase this from the Legion, or The Lighthouse gift store. The price is $15 great investment.

Upcoming events May 5th, Kentucky Derby

Party and Hat Contest, this is a HOOT!!! I look forward to this every year. It will be held in the Canteen 5 to 7.

Mother’s Day steak dinner is May 13th from 12-3pm. Great meal for $15 includes, steak (cooked to order), baked potato, salad, roll, and tea. Call the Legion to make your reservation. Bring Mom to the Legion for lunch!

We will celebrate “Armed Forces Day” May 20th, with a covered dish supper beginning at 6:30.

If you have not attended one of our meetings it is the second Monday every month. Supper is served 6pm, meeting starts 7pm.

Hope to see you soon!!

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Salmon Stroganoff and Fettuccine with Dill Butter Beef Stroganoff has always been a favorite dish of mine and was always requested for special occasions when I was young, Stroganoff gives so much mouth watering flavor for so little effort and ingredients, butter, beef tenderloin, onions, mushrooms, cream and wine, go figure! Lately I have cut back on red meat (calories and dollars) and looking for a substitute in my favorite stroganoff.

None of the obvious choices, chicken, shrimp, fish or chunky veggies would fit in terms of flavor, color, and texture. I always consider the way a meal looks is as important to me as flavors so I started thinking shrimp look great when they are cooked, orange color good shape and unique flavor.....but just not quite right.......then it hit me, salmon has all of those qualities plus the perfect texture, so that was it Salmon Stroganoff. here are the ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup sliced mushrooms (1/2 lb.)

1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tsp. curry powder 2 cups whipping cream 1 lb. fresh salmon fillet sliced in 1/2 inch wide strips 1/4 cup chopped fresh watercress or arugula (Publix) for the fettuccine;: 1 lb. fettuccine 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 tbsp. chopped fresh dill 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice here’s how to put it together;: In a skillet heat butter and oil; sauté onion and mushrooms until mushrooms are browned and onions are translucent. Remove from skillet and set aside.

In same skillet pour in wine and bring to a boil scraping all the goodies from the pan. Stir in the curry and cream and boil to reduce and slightly thicken. Add salmon and take pan off heat let salmon poach about 5 minutes or until flakey. Return onions and mushrooms to pan and heat through on lowest heat. Serve over fettuccine with the butter and sprinkle with watercress or arugula. for the fettuccine: Add fettuccine to a large pot of boiling, salted water and cook ‘til al dente or pkg. directions. Meanwhile in a small saucepan, melt butter, stir dill and lemon juice. Pour butter over fettuccine and toss; serve while hot! Make sure to have fettuccine ready and waiting for the amazing Salmon Stroganoff.

I know you’ll enjoy this one, give it a try!

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By Julia Pearce The island is trilled at the Beach Bum’s Committee decision to h o n o r F l o w e r Lady Wanda as 2012 Beach Bum Queen. Queen Trivia: Did you know Wanda has read the thought of most great philosophers and she plays a mean game of chess?

Congratulations, Wanda may your reign be filled with grace, fun and beauty. All the things you bring to the island. Benny’s is Queen Wanda’s Headquarters. Charlie, seen here chillin’ at Benny’s, wants everyone to know Tybee is excited about Beach Bum Queen Flower Lady Wanda.

Ross can often be seen at Benny’s with Whiskers.

Ross says Whiskers is the community dog, but whiskers only loves Ross, maybe because Ross feeds him.

What do you think?

Linda is moving to the Carolina’s to be closer to family. We will miss you Linda.

Brandy Michelle Childers Married William Joseph Tyma II in a Tybidiot wedding which congregated at Fannie’s on the beach. The wedding took place on the walkover to the beach with The Rev Michael Elliott performing the service and The Queen, Roma Harper, gave the bride away. Reception was held at Fannie’s. Fun time was had by all.

Kelly Quigley is an

artisan. She has competitively priced one of a kind jewelry.

Each piece is a showstopper. www. kellyquigleydesigns. e t s y . c o m , kelleyrose@gmail. com, 912-306-9991.

Lady Dee’s man Mike continues to channel Tom Selleck while holding court at Huc-a-Poos.

Say Hello to North Beach Grill Famed family Mike, Stella and Baby Hank. Mike has sphere headed NBG Beach Bum Parade Float the past 10+ years. It is always a wild wet fun ride. The African Queen rides with them.

Speaking of African Queen.

Tybee’s o w n retired educator Katherine Garlington recently returned

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from a trip to Ghana, West Africa. The word Ghana means Warrior King... English merchants, impressed with the gold resources in the area, stole the wealth and named it the Gold Coast.

Katherine and I met for dinner at Sundae CafĂŠ; she looked elegant and natural in traditional Ghana dress. We both played dress up, what a world class island we have.

Have you been to Sundae Cafe lately? It has grown into a crazy busy Paula Deen - like large crowd atmosphere. They need more room! Mola knockout a wall!!

Happy be-lated Birthday to Abby Burke, she had a wonderful party at Marlin Monroe’s, surrounded by family and friends.

This years wine festival was a huge success!

They had more vendors and the local food was fabulous!! It is a wonderful event that benefits the Tybee Post Theater with the lighhouse as a beautiful backdrop! Community philosophic couple Dottie and Jim Klutz were pleased with the turnout. A lot of

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hard work made the event appear effortless.

And everyone was having a grand time!

Julia Pearce, Village Observer; Contributor to The Breeze since 1998. Available for weddings, blessings and readings. ebonyhag@aol.com 912-414-0809

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Tybee Marine Rescue Mission Reports

By Joey Solomon Public Information Officer

All Quiet: There were no called missions for the end of March and beginning of April.

So let’s talk about a few up coming events…The Children’s Fishing Tournament is just around the corner, so start tuning up. Last year we had close to 100 anglers in what was at best a “sloppy” day. We have already had much better weather this year. Not sure about the details but we can count on the staples like Trophies, Door prizes, Hot dogs, and “ Uncle Armon’s” snow cones.

Making more changes to our “Famous” BBQ Labor Day weekend. We learn a little every year and this year we will sell butts starting around noon on FRIDAY!!! Sure we will be there most of the day Saturday, but starting Friday well hopefully lessen the need for refrigeration and allow the faithful (Thank all of you) to get in and out with out having to deal with the traffic issues on Saturday morning.

When this edition hits the stands many of our officers will be in Beaufort S.C. at the National MRS convention. The national organization keeps us in line with our 501c3 status (tax) and gives an opportunity to swap war stories and procure “trademark” hats, shirts, and decals for our stores. Be Safe!

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

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

Comments:

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

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

Joe & Carol, Atlanta, GA “Susie and Stuart- thank you so much for a wonderful weekend.

Your warm welcome and open home made our stay feel like we never left home and we were just staying with family.” ~ Bryan and Rebekah, Clarksville, TN “What a great place for a pleasant couple of days! We will treasure our time here on Tybee Island!”

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

Mary & Ben, Chattanooga, TN

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WE DID IT!

setting at the Tybee Lite Shrine Club.

The on going success of the festival is, in large part, due to the continued generosity of our wine distributors and Tybee’s best restaurants. Their donations and enthusiastic participation have created a Grand Tasting Event on Saturday that now draws 800 people. I don’t know who has the most fun, the wine and food vendors or the guests. To acknowledge them, please patronize their businesses and thank them for their continued contributions to the festival and theater.

On behalf of the 2012 Tybee Wine Festival, I want to say great big thank you to the sponsors, vendors and world class volunteers. Each and every one of you generously gave of your time, resources and energy and said “yes” when no was so much easier.

So, I raise a glass and “Toast To You” for making this vision become a reality.

To quote a dear friend “I never forget how blessed I am to live on this island and in such a caring community.” When the doors open at the Tybee Post Theater it will be because of the selfless spirit of friends like you.

Four years ago when the Friends of the Tybee Theater shared a vision with the city and tourism councils to host the first Tybee Wine Festival, some people thought we were crazy. The goal was to raise $100,000 in five years, create an annual event that would bring people to Tybee and evolve into an annual multi day festival.

I am excited to announce that our goals have been accomplished in FOUR years. This year we sold over 1000 tickets to 4 events. On April 15th at the close of Sunday’s Champagne Brunch, Past President Pam Lappin announced the festival has now raised more than $100,000 for the restoration of the Tybee Post Theater.

Since 2009 the Wine Festival has been touted as one of the best annual events on the island. Many volunteers and donors have combined their skills, resources and energy to bring this festival to fruition. Without their support and that of the City, Tourism Council and Tybee Historical Society it might still be a vision.

This year, Thursday’s Seafood School was a sell out. Pat Hackney and her committee did a first class act feeding and entertaining the lucky patrons. Friday’s Oysters and Wine hosted by Jenny Orr at Marlin Monroe’s was over the top and a sell out again this year. Sunday’s Champagne Cheers, Cindy Meyer Brunch chaired by Pam Lappin was a delightful way to Festival Founder end the long weekend with a delicious meal in a beautiful

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NEW MARKETING OPPORTUNITY INTERACTIVE TYBEE MAP! Attention Advertisers - The Tybee Breeze & Destination Tybee Magazines has partnered with CrossPointe Interactive in providing our advertisers with a NEW Interactive Media Map which will be featured on www. tybeebreeze.com and www.destinationtybee.com.

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Upgrades Available - In addition, those advertisers who wish to upgrade their business listing with a logo, video, graphics, social media links, website link, email, special offers and additional content can do so at a discount rate during our introductory period.

First-Come - First-Served Basis - If your budget is limited, and if you want more bang for your buck, then you should consider placing your business on our Interactive Media Map. Advertising space is limited and will be on a firstcome, first-served basis.

Don’t Be Left Out - Space is limited - We will be contacting your business soon to explain more about the New Interactive Media MAP. But if you’d like to expedite this process and get on the MAP immediately, call me directly or call Mike Baskerville of CrossPointe at (937) 829-0623. You can email Mike as well at mike@ cpsmap.com.

Sundi Marino, 257-2254 We would like to welcome our most recent map sponsors! · Tim’s Beach Gear · Sandy’s by the Shore · Captain Mike’s Dolphin Adventure · Island Hopper · Tybee Market IGA

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By Carolyn Jurick We are anxiously awaiting word from the Savannah Chatham County Public School System to see if the charter will be recommended for approval to the Board of Education. We will know by May 5.

The following is a description of the Maritime Academy and charter schools. Please take a minute to read and answer the survey questions below. You can email your answers or thoughts to tybeeislandcharterschool@ comcast.net; you canmail them to Tybee Island Maritime Academy, P.O. Box 1519, Tybee Island, GA 31328; or you can answer the survey questions on our website at www. tybeeislandmaritimeacademy.com. Thank you for your interest!

What is the Tybee Island Maritime Academy?

Tybee Island Maritime Academy (TIMA), a proposed charter school, will be the first and only elementary school in the state of Georgia with an educational program focused on career choices with emphasis on maritime education integrated with the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS). TIMA will create a supportive, highly involved, learning community which will promote the highest academic achievement through a maritime, career focused, project based curriculum centered on the natural and historical context of Tybee Island and the Savannah area; including the environmental and biological landscapes, as well as historic sites. TIMA will guide students in

the development of character and academic potential through a rigorous, content-rich, hands-on, project-based curriculum, and on-going character-enrichment combined with a focus on skill development leading to successful career opportunities. TIMA will be a public, nonsectarian, nonreligious, nonprofit school. It will be located in the former St. Michael’s Catholic School building on Tybee Island. TIMA will be governed by an 11-member Governing Board, which will carry out the terms of the Charter subject to the management and control of the Savannah/Chatham County School Board.

What is a Charter School?

Charter schools offer a tuition-free alternative from regular public schools. Under Georgia law, a charter school is a public school that operates according to the terms of a charter, or contract, that has been approved by a local board of education and the State Board of Education. The charter school may request waivers from provisions of Title 20 of Georgia state law and any state or local rule, regulation, policy, or procedure relating to schools in the school district. Charter schools are given the flexibility from regulations, rules, and the law. In exchange for this flexibility, the charter school is bound by contract and held accountable for meeting the performance-based objectives specified in the charter.

With Children I am in support of the Tybee Island Maritime Academy, and am interested in sending my child(ren) to the Tybee Island Maritime Academy.

Signature Address I have pre-school or school-age children (K-5). Yes □ No □ If yes, how many? ____ What are their ages/ grades?________________________ My child(ren) currently attend (Please circle those that apply) Public Faith-based Private Private, nondenominational Home School Not in school yet Without Children I am in support of the Tybee Island Maritime Academy Signature Address Thank you for your interest and help!

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

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

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

We have a full service bar. Come join us & try one of our famous Mason Jar Bloody Mary’s. Join us on our outdoor patio. We have T-shirts, koozies & shot glasses. Thur-Sat 6-10pm live music. Happy Hour Mon-Thur 4-7pm, 50¢ oysters (raw only) & 12oz. draft beer for $2. We have a great staff that is always ready to please. Samuel Adams Band every Fri. & Sat. Call 912-7865100 for take-out & more info.

If you are in Historic Savannah, stop & visit our other Bernie's at 115 E. River St.

WHATs hOt on tybee . . . WHere to go . . . purchase. We are centrally located is priceless. Local beer battered in the heart of the commercial shrimp & steaming buckets of district at 15th & Butler. oysters are just the start of a fun packed visit. Children are always CoCo’s Sunset Grille welcome & the Trout Treasures Located at Lazaretto Creek Marina (kid’s fish dinner) is the most next to Captain Mike’s Dolphin requested item. If it’s steaks or Adventure. Open daily at 11:00 chicken the land lover in your group AM. Rooftop dining overlooking craves we offer hand-cut rib-eyes, Lazaretto Creek-Fresh local filets & a grilled chicken breast or seafood-Sunset toast every better yet chicken fingers. Nothing evening. Tuesday Trivia; Friday pre-battered or pre-cooked in our Live Music; Saturday Game Day; kitchen. Chef Greg offers a pasta Sunday Bar Bingo. 912-786-7810 special & local catch daily. We www.CoCosSunsetGrille.com. strive to provide the service you expect at the prices you can afford.

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

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

Celebrating 18 years of food, fun 912.786-GRIL. & spirits...Oceanfront! You can’t miss the pink roofed restaurant QUARTER SPORTS BAR & GRILL on Strand near 17th St. (3 stories “Tybee’s little local dump with a high) 2 open-air decks in the sky really big attitude.” Locally owned & for an incredible beachfront view. operated since 1990. THE place to Voted Best Sunday Brunch & be for sports, food, fun and “Licka Bloody Mary 2011! And we boast Drinks” on Tybee. Dish Network the best frozen drinks on Tybee... Satellite for those hard to find you can bet your Fannie! Live games. Pool tables, dart boards... music is Thur. 7-10pm with Randy and have I mentioned FOOD? “Hatman” Smith. We’re open for From burgers to snow crabs, we’ve lunch & dinner everyday. 912-786- got it. Get here early for our Happy 6109 for take-outs.

Hour Specials like $5.75 wings 4-7pm Mon-Fri. Raw & Steamed HUC-A-POO’S oysters by the dz. Open Mon-Sat “Where the Mind & Spirits Meet!” 4pm-3am; Sun 12:30pm-3am.

Open daily for lunch & dinner That’s also the hours we cook, so 10:30am-until. Located off Hwy. 80 early or late we’ve got you covered. in the shops at Tybee Oaks. Mon. See our menu in this magazine. nights we have darts! Join us Wed. Voted Best Burger 8 Years; Best nights for corn-hole tournaments, Wings for 8 Years; Best Happy sign-up 7-7:30pm. Live Music Fri. Hour for 3 Years in a row, and & Sat. nights (depending on who’s Best Local Hangout 2011! Under here). Voted Best Pizza & Best 21 allowed until 9pm. For to-go Overall Bar 2011! 786-5900. orders call 912-786-8966.

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. K & B Kitchen Now Open! Mon-Sat 10:30-2:45am; Sun. 12:30pm - 2:45am. Come check out our new menu: Kickin’ Chicken & Bangin’ Steaks! Wi-Fi. Voted Coldest Beer 2008-2011 and Best Karoke 2011! It’s a Tybee Thang! 1517 Butler Ave/ MACELWEE’S SEAFOOD Downtown Tybee 912-786-0121. Looking for the place to watch ships sail? Join us at MacElwee’s Breakfast Club where the freshest seafood is Winner of 20 consecutive “Best prepared to order. The view is great Breakfast” awards. Free wireless/ from our porch & the entertainment

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SPANKY’S BEACHSIDE Seafood, seafood and a lot more!

You can’t imagine! Come in & check us out! Tybee’s Best Seafood (Shrimp, Grouper, Scallops & Mahi) fresh & local hand cut

steaks, pasta, huge hand-pattied burgers & the biggest Chicken sandwich in Georgia! Call for prices on our party platters & all your catering needs. Our upstairs deck is open to rent for parties!

Come & enjoy a great atmosphere with the best Tybee has to offer in food & the friendliest staff on the island. Voted Best Family Friendly Restaurant 2010 & 2011, and Best Chicken Fingers 2011! 912-786-5520.

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

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

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

TYBEE TIME Cool off at Tybee Time!

Specializing in frozen cocktails.

Voted Best Daiquiri 2004-2011!

We have 10 different daiquiri machines. We have 13 TV’s! We are THE HEADQUARTERS for all current sporting events! Every hour is happy at Tybee Time! Open 7 days noon-3am.

912-7867150.

WINDROSE CAFE Celebrating 16 years in business! Thanks to all of our loyal customers, friends, and employees who have stuck with us all these years! We wouldn’t be here without you! Voted Best Lunch 2011! Weekday Southern -Style lunches featuring: MonChicken fried chicken or meatloaf; Tybee Breeze

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WHAT TO do . . . WHAT’s going on . . . island entertainment, Events Tue-Turkey & dressing or Salisbury steak; Wed-Pot Roast or fried pork chop; Thur-Southern fried chicken, liver, gizzards, or baked ham; Fri-BBQ pork plate; Sat & Sun homemade soups. We also have our regular menu everyday including killer hamburgers, crab cakes, and much, much more! Kitchen opened Sundays till midnight. Happy hour MonFri 4-7pm $1.50 draft beer, $2 domestic longnecks & $2.50 well drinks. Sam Adams & friends play every Sun. 6pm-till. Come have a great meal and a great time with our fun-loving, kick-ass bartenders and awesome cooks!

786-6593.

events May 4th-6th - Tybee Arts Association Show and Sale.

Paintings, Prints, Glass Art, Photography, Sculpture, Jewelry, Fiber Art, Mosaics, Art Quilts, Note cards, Art Demonstrations, Music and Door Prizes. Fri. Opening Reception 6-9pm; Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 10am-5 pm. Most shows will be held at Tybee Arts Association Building, 7 Cedarwood Dr. www. tybeearts.org.

May 4th - SCAD Sand Art Festival. This annual festival features competitions using sand and objects found on the beach, including shells and seaweed, as art. Categories include: sand castle design, sand sculptures, sand relief and wind sculpture.

North Beach. www.scad.edu.

May 5th - Paint Tybee Pink.

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

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

beach bums of all ages. For Beach Bum Parade applications see page 8, or you can email jack@ tybeejackontybee.com.

Parade applications can be submitted until the parade on May 18th, but if you wait until the last week there is no guarantee of getting in the parade.

May 6th – Tybee Island Kite Flying Festival. Have you ever flown a kite before, or are you already a pro? Come show us what you’ve got - at the best place for Kite Flying - Tybee’s North Beach. Sponsored by North Beach Bar & Grill, The Tybee Island Marine Science Center, The Tybee Lighthouse and the Savannah Parkinson’s Support Group. Join us and support our Movement Disorders patients and caregivers.

Learn more about Parkinson’s, Essential Tremor, Huntington’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS and more. Registration is from 11am to 2pm, on site, follow the signs. Fee is $5 – includes one “beginners” kite, proceeds go to our community Movement Disorders support groups.

Welcoming all kite-flyers and kitegazers alike. Let’s get a MOVE ON for Movement Disorders and GO FLY A KITE! For more information and pre-registration, contact Bob Kensill @ krpnova@aol.com, call 912-508-4164, or visit Savannah Parkinsons Support Group Facebook page.

June 9 - The 15th Annual Tybee Island Tour of Homes is one of the region’s most popular home tours because it features everything from grand coastal show places to Tybee’s beloved colorful and funky cottages. Proceeds benefit The Tybee Rising Tyde Community Food Pantry and the Tybee Island Maritime Academy Charter School. Lunch is included. Tickets are $30 donation in advance and a $35 donation day of tour.

For tickets, call Atlantic Beacon Gallery at (912) 786-9386, Gallery by the Sea at (912) 786-7979 or E. Shaver, Bookseller at (912) 2347257. For further tour info contact Fran Galloway at fbeachg@ hotmail.com/912-398-3140. www. tybeetourofhomes.com

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July 3rd - July 4th Fireworks.

Tybee’s annual celebration of America’s birthday. Come early and plan to stay late as this is one of Tybee’s busiest days of the year and the island fills up fast. The show starts around dark thirty (around 9:15pm). The fireworks are staged on the pier, but they are easily viewed from any of Tybee’s May 12th - EVP Tour Pro-AM eastern beaches.

Beach Volleyball. The EVP is excited to bring their EVP Pro July 6th - Tybee Arts Association Beach Volleyball Tour to Tybee for Show and Sale. Paintings, Prints, the third year in a row. This action Glass Art, Photography, Sculpture, packed beach volleyball event Jewelry, Fiber Art, Mosaics, is a must see for athletes and Art Quilts, Note cards, Art spectators. For more info, visit: Demonstrations, Music and Door Prizes. Hours are: Friday Opening www.evptour.com Reception 6-9pm. Saturday 10amMay 18th 6pm - Tybee Island 6pm. Sunday 10am-5pm. Most Beach Bum Parade. The Beach shows will be held at Tybee Arts Bum Parade might surprise the Association Building, 7 Cedarwood unsuspecting visitor. Like most Dr. More details and any changes parades, there are floats pulled to hours or location will be posted behind cars and trucks. Unlike on website at www.tybeearts.org most parades, however, the floats, save the date often trailers or boats, are filled with water-throwing paraphernalia.

Spectators, lined up along the Sept. 19th - 4th Annual Tybee parade route on Butler Avenue, Island Spelling Bee. Proceeds armed with buckets, squirt guns benefit the Tybee Island Maritime and hoses. What results is an Academy. all-out water war for fun loving

announcements Friday Sunset Tours at the Lighthouse. These tours are limited to 25 guests only and will give you an opportunity to experience a personal tour and climb to the top of the lighthouse to take in a beautiful Tybee Island sunset. The cost is $25 per person.

There are only a few chances to do this this year the dates are: May 18, 25 June 22, 29; July 6, 27; August 24, 31, and Sept 14.

To make reservations or for more info call 912-786-5801. Payment is due when reservation is made.

Beach Chair Brigade Season 4. Gals are wanted and needed for next seasons Beach Chair Brigade. If you ever said you wanted to join us, NOW is the time! Our kick-off party is July 8, place TBA. Squads will be formed after try-outs on July 15. Practice begins on July 22. Contact Joey Burel by text 912-713-8310, or email jbullgator@comcast.net for more info.

Prosthetic clinician portrayed

by Morgan Freeman in movie “Dolphin Tale” will speak at ‘Dolphins & Desserts.’ Kevin Carroll, MS, CP, FAAOP, the world-renowned prosthetist will be a guest speaker at this fundraising event. The event is open to the general public and media, and will be held on May 19th at 6:30pm at Stewart Hall, First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave., An American Board Certified prosthetist with more than 30 years experience, Carroll is wellknown for his work creating the first prosthetic tail for a dolphin named Winter, which was featured in the 3D family movie Dolphin Tale. During the research and development necessary to fit a prosthetic tail on Winter, Carroll and his colleague worked with scientists to create WintersGel, a special silicone gel sleeve that is now making prosthetic limbs more comfortable for human amputees.

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

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

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churches announcements, classifieds, just for kids, and island churches The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer invites the public to attend a concert of Russian choir and folk music on Sat., May 12th at 7pm. Lyra, a vocal ensemble of professional musicians from St. Petersburg, will celebrate the enormous musical heritage of the Russian Orthodox Church, as well as traditions of Russian folk music to all people who are interested in Russia, its history and culture. The concert will be held at the church located at 51 Wilmington Island Road. For more info call 897-1133.

What Goes Up – Comes Down… and It’s Not Good. Balloons are fun decorations. But releasing balloons into the air is littering.

Balloons pollute the environment.

Balloons that float in water can last up to a year before they lose their elasticity. Even when the label claims that they are biodegradable, it can take weeks or months to dissolve. Did you know that the mass release of balloons can also be deadly? Balloons are always found floating in our coastal waters and on our barrier islands. Jellyfish are a favorite food of dolphins, sea turtles and other marine life.

When deflated balloons, especially those with attached ribbons, float in our coastal waters, they look like jellyfish to marine animals.

Dolphins, sea turtles and other sea creatures eat the jellyfish, choke on them and can die. The ribbons also create a danger for birds. The birds become entangled in the ribbons and become maimed or die. The mass release of balloons is now illegal in seven states.

Georgia needs to be added to that list. Cameron a second-grader in Roswell, GA. started a petition requesting that the legislature ban the mass release of balloons in GA. Cameron needs your help. Please go online and sign the petition: http://www.change.org/petitions/ georgia-politicians-make-massballoon-releases-illegal. If you have a need to celebrate or memorialize an event, instead of releasing balloons, you can plant a tree or a garden, blow bubbles, light candles or make donations to charities.

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

786-7733 for more info.

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The Beach Bums Jack Boylston 912-786-5655

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

The Burton 4-H Center www.burton4h.org

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

Coastal Pet Rescue www.coastalpetrescue.org

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!

our tybee givers The American Legion www.legion.org Ladies Auxilliary www.legion-aux.org Sons of the American Legion www.sal.legion.org

help wanted The Tybee Island Marine Science Center has openings for part-time cashiers-greeters for the Discovery Shop. You’ll ring-up sales on our easierthan-average-to-learn cash register, keep the shop tidy, guide groups of children through the shop, and welcome the Science Center’s visitors.

A flexible schedule, including most weekends, is needed.

To apply, stop by the shop Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and pick up an application.

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

Please no phone calls.

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

FOR SALE 3TVs, one or all, and a 75 gal. tropical fish tank and table.

Make an offer. 472-4232.

Homemade Cheesestraws 20dz. $30. Call Bill 912.655.6342

NEED SPACE Need space/lot to store 19 ft. camper trailer (for a fee) on Tybee. We only use it 2-3 times per year.

Please call 404-583-0429.

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.org Tybee Island Garden Club Meetings are held on the 3rd Wed. of each month Sept. - May tybeegardenclub@yahoo.com The Tybee Island Historical Society 912-786-5801 or tybeelighthouse@yahoo.com The Tybee Island Sea Turtle Project 912-786-5917 or www.tybeemarinescience.org

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

TAPS - Tybee Arts Performing All are encouraged to attend!

Society www.tybeearts.org Tybee Church Tybee Beautification “The Place Where Pirates Worship” Association Flip flops & smokers welcomed.

912-786-9688 or Every Sun. 10:30am at the www.tybeebeautification.org Benny’s Tavern - 912-433-1643 www.barchurch.tv The YEEPIES (Youthful Energetic Encouragement, worship music & Enthusiastic People Involved in prayer. All included.

Everything!) 912-786-9622 www.simpleheartedministries.com Tybee Island YMCA MEN BEHIND THE SCENE 912-786-9622 Men’s Inter-denominational Prayer

XI DELTA CHI Diane Ring 912-786-4867

Breakfast the 1st Sat. of each month at 9am. Call Jim Monaghan 897-2666 for more info Tybee Breeze

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The more you touch me, the more I disappear.

What am I?

APRIL Riddle & Answer You do not want to have me, But when you have me, You do not want to lose me.

What am I?

Answer: Your memories.

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Down 1 Judy is a street what? (6)

3 She got her insurance licence? (6)

4 The EVP Pro Beach Tour is what sport? (10)

Across 2 Inn on the upcoming tour of homes? (9)

5 An urgent care for all your needs? (8)

9 Buried in Memorial Cemetery? (6)

10 Grand Marshal? (4,5)

12 The Legion has what kind of dinner for Mom? (5)

11 Most popular of the tall

ships? (3,6)

6 Beach Bum Queen? (6,5)

13 Dressed as Uncle Sam? (4)

8 MRS sells BBQ what? (5)

The answer key will be published in the next edition.

14 Wants a bottle of Miller Lite? (4,7) 15 Kris Kringle of property rights? (4,7) 16 Saved a sea turtle and lost her phone? (9)

MAY DaTES TO REmEmBER 5-Cinco de Mayo 13-Mother’s Day 19-Armed Force’s Day 28-Memorial Day

7 The Wedding Chapel will be on an upcoming episode of say yes to the what? (5)

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

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

Lily-of-the-Valley

Pirates Puzzle Answer April

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StarFish Scopes May 2012

3-Bonnie Ates, Tristian Kole McLellan & Kaitlynn Marlow; 4-Renee DeRossett & Danny Hitchings; 6-Lacey Caldwell; 7-Ryan Bently; 8-Serenity Grace; 9-Bobby Ray Kitchens, April Moore, Amanda Kellam & Robbie Wood; 11-Henry Smith; 13-Steven Platke & Jennifer Wittendorf; 15-Linda Moore, Mike Crawford, Hannah Burnsed, Megan Thurkins & Mary Hogan; 17-Chelsea Conners; 20-Walter Parker; 22-James Ray; 23-Jason Bragg; 24-Gavin Ates & Pete Ryerson; 25-Theresa Fitzgibbon; 26-Pam O’Brien & Adam Thran; 27-Larry Otto & Michael Bodine; 28-Gloria Bennett, Denise Woodard, Staci Folker & Jackie Cary; 29-T.O. Wilson; 30-Brandon Moore & Bill Duane; 31-Fred Anderson & Vivian Maxey

5-Espy & Mary Geissler, Mark & Marcia Padgett, Tommy & Weazy Sullivan 10-David & Lynda Stoller 18-Glenn & Nalene Conway 23-Mike & Nancy Futral

Lloyd “JIGGS” Watson Sunrise - July 10, 1939 Sunset - March 25, 2012

Taurus (April 20 - May 20) You’re not the type to keep your feelings hidden, but at the moment, you won’t have a choice. This is where the expression ‘wearing your heart on your sleeve’ came from.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Still in the mood to hide out? Fine. But no one says you can’t use the phone while you’re behind closed doors. There’s someone you really can’t wait to get back into contact with.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Love is in the air, take a deep breath. Then put that in your pipe and smoke it. Or don’t (smoking is bad for you!), but remember this feeling and share it with your loved ones.

Leo (July 23 - August 22) Your curiosity has been piqued, and has peaked. There’s something you want to know about, and whether it’s a secret, a subject or the dating history of someone interesting, you’ll most certainly have it.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22) You’ve got a lot of talking to do, but you won’t want any of it to be about superficial matters. You want to discuss politics, religion and all those other topics most of us tend to avoid.

Libra (September 23 - October 22) Children and young folks in general will make you extremely happy, so resolve to spend as much time as you possibly can in their company. You’ll definitely return the favor.

Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Once again, you’re looking in the mirror and wondering who that person is. You’re feeling uncharacteristically extravagant -- and the object of your extravagance won’t mind a bit.

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) You’ll be aware of that fact from the moment your feet hit the floor this morning. All your favorite things are on the agenda: chatting, mingling and laughing.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 20) Go with your gut at work, that means no matter what you’re told to do or how you’re told to do it, feel free to improvise.

Your antennae are operating on ultra high speed.

Aquarius (January 21 - February 18) You can relax now, or at least step off that soapbox. It’s time to do a little less talking and a little more thinking. Something (or someone) might change a long-held viewpoint.

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John “Jack” Youmans Sunrise - November 12, 1925 Sunset - March 31, 2012

Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Your senses are on alert. Is something amiss in your home?

Ask your, sweetie or family if something’s going on that they need help with. They’ll be amazed at your ESP.

Tanner Stone Higgins Sunrise - January 31, 1989 Sunset - April 14, 2012

Aries (March 21 - April 19) You’re set up for romance, and lots of it. If you’re attached, your partner will be especially amorous. If you’re still looking, get dressed up in your finest and get out there.

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