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Table of Contents

Volume 5, No. 49, August 30, 2006

On the cover: Dave Van Able and Nancy Nickels of God’s Katrina Kitchen

News 6 10 12 Cover Story 6

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Cover Story The Gulf a year later Feedback Readers have their say City Notebook News from around town Jane Fishman Once a student...

Blotter From SPD reports News of the Weird Strange but true Earthweek The week on your planet

Culture Art Patrol Exhibitions and openings 21 Cuisine Savannah Food & Wine Fest 19 Art Patrol 19

Vibes 22 24 27

Music Interview 22

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Film 30

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fri, sept 1 First Friday for Folk Music

What: Presented by the Savannah Folk Music Society, this concert features Midlife Crisis, Carrie Hamby and Kathy Waters.

When: Sept. 1 from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Monumental United Methodist Church, 429 Abercorn St. Cost: $2 donation.

Call: 786-6953 or www.savannahfolk.org.

Week at a Glance compiled by Linda Sickler

What: Enjoy fireworks over the Savannah River to celebrate the arrival of September.

When: Sept. 1 at 9:30 p.m.

Where: River Street.

Cost: Free.

Call: 233-0295 or www.riverstreetsavannah.com.

What: The focus will be on butterflies, but birds won’t be ignored when they happen by on this Ogeechee Audubon Chapter trip to the Tillman Sand Ridge Heritage Preserve in South Carolina.

When: Sept. 2 at 8:30 a.m.

Where: Meet at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge drive entrance.

Cost: Free and open to the public.

Call: Vic at 897-0281 if you plan to attend.

First Saturday on the River

What: Artists and crafters will be showing, demonstrating and selling their work. There also will be live entertainment and fun for the whole family.

When: Sept. 2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: River Street.

Cost: Free.

Call: 233-0295 or www.riverstreetsavannah.com.

Blue vs. the Gray End of Season Celebration

What: To help celebrate the end of the summer season, the staff at Fort Pulaski will hold this event with cannon firings, skirmish drills, Civil War soldier talks and guided fort tours. The highlight of the day will be a unique 1862-style baseball game between members of the 48th New York and the 8th Georgia regiments. The historic game begins at 11 a.m., followed by a noon game for kids and families.

When: Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Fort Pulaski National Monument, on U.S. 80, 15 miles east of Savannah.

Cost: $3 per person.

Ages 15 and under are admitted free.

What: Celebrate Georgia’s working heroes. Learn about local goods and services produced in Georgia while enjoying food, fun, fellowship and live entertainment. This event will include a dessert bakeoff.

Entries must be submitted by 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Savannah Regional Central Labor Council and the Coastal Heritage Society.

When: Sept. 3 from noon to 4 p.m.

Where: Roundhouse Railroad Museum, 601 W. Harris St. Call: 507-8037 or e-mail info@savannahclc.org.

Cuarteto Latinoamericano

What: This award-winning ensemble from Mexico consists of the three Bitrán brothers, violinists Saúl and Arón and cellist Alvaro, along with violist Javier Montiel.

When: Saturday, Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. Where: Lucas Theatre for the Arts. Cost: Free, but you must reserve tickets in advance. Call: 525-5025.

What: Tybee Fest will present this new event with tropical themed live music, a hula hoop contest, a limbo contest, luau food, festive drinks and more. The Children of Polynesia will present the dances of Samoa, Hawaii and Tahiti.

When: Sept. 3 from 4-9 p.m.

Where: Memorial Park, next to the Tybee Gym on Tybee Island.

Cost: Free.

mon, sept 4 16th Annual Labor Day Family Festival Labor Day Weekend at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center

What: Aloha! Ho’olu komo la kaua (which means “please join us”) for some luau themed activities. Beach Discovery Walks will be offered Saturday and Monday, Sept. 2 and 4 at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. The cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children, which includes admission to the center. On Sunday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Beach Discovery Walks will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Lei Making will be presented at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The cost is $10 per person.

Where: Tybee Island Marine Science Center, 1510 Strand, Tybee Island.

Call: 786-5917.

Sun, sept 3 Wild Island & Estuary

What: This Wilderness Southeast Walk on the Wild Side will allow participants to travel through the tidal marshes of the Bull River and other creeks to observe birds, dolphins and other marsh creatures. Boat traffic permitting, the group will ventrure ashore on Williamson Island, Georgia’s youngest barrier island.

When: Sept. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Where: Departs from the Bull River Marina.

Cost: $40 per person.

Call: 897-5108. Advance reservations are required.

What: The Bethesda Home for Boys will host its annual Labor Day festival, with live entertainment, rides, games, the AACA Antique Car Show and food.

When: Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Bethesda Home for Boys Scholarship Fund.

Where: Bethesda’s Campus, 9520 Ferguson Ave. Cost: Admission is free, but there is a $5 parking fee.

Tickets must be purchased for the rides, games and food.

Call: 351-2061.

Wed, sept 6 Psychotronic Film Festival Presents Mr. T’s Be Somebody or Be Somebody’s Fool

What: The A-Team’s Mr. T raps, dances and gives advice to adolescents in this unintentionally hilarious 1984 motivational video Be Somebody, or Be Somebody’s Fool.

When: Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. Seating begins at 7:30 p.m.

Where: The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: $5. Call: 233-4447.

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No place like home

Savannah family’s desire to rebuild coastal Mississippi is hampered by a shortage of housing

On a Saturday morning in late July, Ricky “Beaudreaux” Mosley of Savannah moved through the breakfast line at God’s Katrina Kitchen, a Hurricane Katrina relief mission in Pass Christian, Mississippi.

After high school volunteers from a Nashville church loaded his plate with scrambled eggs, sausage and Cajun potatoes, he settled at a table at the far end of the 50’x100’ tent for a leisurely breakfast.

Mosley has lived in a tent of his own in the volunteer village of God’s Katrina From Kitchen since his arupper rival in Mississippi left: Ricky in early June.

‘Beaudreaux’ Mosley, “I was the Susan Mosley, a trailer with second tent back empty foundation in the there to have air foreground conditioning,” says the 39-year-old carpenter.

Mosley is a native of Louisiana who’s lived in Savannah for 14 years. Even before Hurricane Katrina, he and his wife Susan Hudspeth Mosley Durwere already considering moving their ing the family to the gulf coast. Ricky grew up in family’s Louisiana and after so many years in Safive night stay vannah was missing his home. He wanted in June, they rented a his family to experience the gulf/bayou $125-per-night hotel room “with no hot culture. water, no cable, no phone, and no clean “He’s from there,” says Susan. “After towels,” says Susan.

Hurricane Katrina he felt a real strong urge “We probably didn’t see five houses to go there and to help, to do what he can from Biloxi to Pass Christian for rent,” she do. He wants to be back home.” says.

While Ricky has been living and workChasing down rentals published in the ing in Pass Christian, Susan and their three weekly advertising circular, wheny they children remain in Savannah. Pass Chriscontacted the owners they found that tian is one of eleven cities and towns in the most places were already taken. The few three county gulf coast region of Mississipavailable rentals were priced at $1600 per pi severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina month or higher, “for regular normal little on August 29, 2005. The hurricane’s winds houses, like what you see all over east Saand the thirty foot storm surge destroyed vannah,” says Susan. tens of thousands of buildings in the three Ricky was a child living in Louisiana county area and took 175 lives in six counwhen Hurricane Camille hit the gulf area ties of coastal Mississippi. in 1969. “This right here is a whole lot In June, the Mosleys and their three worse than Camille ever thought about bechildren traveled to the coast in hopes of ing,” he says. finding Ricky employment doing carpenSays Susan, “It’s been a year and people try work, and a rental house for the family. in Savannah think it’s all back to normal.

They planned to leave Ricky in Mississippi They are saying, ‘Oh, they’ve all got FEMA while Susan and the children returned to trailers and it’s fine.’ This notion that there Savannah to pack up and move. are cities of FEMA trailers down there is Although work has been plentiful, “I just not true.” expected it would be easier to find a place “The main thing that hit me was how to live,” says Ricky. “Housing is in shortthere’s nothing there,” she adds. “No aniage. There’s slim to none.”

mals even—no squirrels, dogs, cats. Nothing as far as the eye can see. From about 20 miles on the other side of New Orleans to where Ricky is, it’s just desolation.”

The Mosley’s assessment of the housing supply along the coast is confirmed in a July 2006 report by Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, and in an affordable housing study by RAND. Of 152,386 housing units in the three county area, 81,491 (53 percent) were damaged or destroyed in the storm.

As of August 21, 36,000 FEMA trailers were housing Mississippi residents across the state, not nearly enough to replace the homes lost in the storm. “Lack of skilled labor and an adequate number of dwellings to house them are two of the greatest challenges facing the construction industry,” notes the governor’s report.

Some of Ricky’s friends in Savannah’s construction community traveled to Mississippi seeking employment in the months following the hurricane.

Unable to find housing, they all have returned to Savannah after only a few weeks of work, he says.

While the Mosleys were house hunting, they stumbled upon God’s Katrina Kitchen, a non-denominational Christian mission providing hurricane relief. The mission is located in Pass Christian on U.S. 90, a once busy four lane highway which runs parallel to the beach along the Gulf of Mexico. “I was driving down the road and saw it. Something told me to turn around and come back,” says Ricky. “I needed to be somewhere where there is a purpose.”

Ricky lives in his tent on the premises of God’s Katrina Kitchen, working as a carpenter in Pass Christian forty hours a week, and donating labor to the mission an additional forty hours. He’s one of about fifteen long term volunteers living on the site.

“He definitely has been a great asset to us. He does different construction projects as well as helping out in the kitchen,” says Vicki Weesner, a volunteer from Colorado who staffs the office of the mission.

God’s Katrina Kitchen serves three free meals daily to hurricane victims, relief volunteers, and anyone else who turns up at the 50’x 100’ red and white tent across the road from the beach. Many of the regulars are locals who live nearby in FEMA trailers or in their houses and come for the sense of community as well as the food.

Dave Van Abel is the Kitchen’s volunteer chef, who quit his job with Aramark in Milwaukee, Wisc., after a week-long mission trip to the gulf in May. Since arriving in June he works from 5 am until 7 pm every day, and intends to stay at least three months, “until God tells me to go home”

he says, planning menus, cooking, and supervising volunteers who help with meal prep, serving and clean up.

God’s Katrina Kitchen also coordinates home reconstruction using donated materials and volunteer labor. The mission supplies temporary housing in air conditioned metal bunkhouses for individual or group volunteers, many of whom are affiliated with church groups from around the country.

Since setting up shop in the weeks after the storm, the mission has served as many as 3600 meals per day and has constructed seven homes “from the ground up” says Weeser. An additional twenty homes are in progress, but a recent drop off in volunteers has slowed the pace of rebuilding. In August 2006, God’s Katrina Kitchen was serving fewer than 1000 meals a day for the first time since February.

When he’s not working or volunteering, Ricky passes his time with Barbara and Larry Brannon, a retired couple from Moulton, Alabama. The Brannons and the Mosley family met on the first day the Mosleys visited the mission. The Brannons are long term Kitchen volunteers living in their travel trailer next to Ricky’s tent.

“He’s in our front yard,” says Barbara.

“They’re in my backyard,” says Ricky.

Knowing that Ricky is at Katrina’s Kitchen with the Brannon’s “made me feel somewhat better about leaving him down there,” says Susan, who is back in Savannah with the kids, working as she has for the past eighteen months as the gardening coordinator for Union Mission, Inc. With children in elementary, middle and high school, Susan has concerns about the effects that living in a storm ravaged area could have on them.

“I don’t want three children living in…nowhere. And what’s the deal with the schools? It’s a lot to consider.”

Their oldest daughter Donna is in the International Baccalaureate program at Johnson High School and is active in ROTC. “She’s an ‘all A’ student,” says her mom.

“She’s afraid she’ll get there and there’s going to be nothing. It might be up to her to start an ROTC troop down there.”

Susan hopes that by the New Year, the family will be reunited—at the gulf. Recently she submitted an employment application at the Home Depot Garden Center in Gulfport.

“Ricky is staying. He’s had his moments when he felt like giving up, but he’s staying.”

What if they don’t find housing by then?

“We will,” says Susan. I have to have faith. I told Ricky, ‘It just hasn’t been right.

When it’s right, we’ll find a place.’ ” w To volunteer at God’s Katrina Kitchen or for more information go to www.godskatrinakitchen.org To comment, e-mail us at letters@connectsavannah.com

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Fair weather friends?

One year later, volunteers in Mississippi are suddenly scarce

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With the one year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina has come a noticeable drop in the number of relief volunteers heading to the gulf coast, according to the coordinator of one faith-based rebuilding program located in Long Beach, Mississippi.

What hasn’t subsided is the need for volunteer workers.

“Once a day we’re getting new applications for assistance ” says Chris Barnhardt, the site manager and disaster relief coordinator for the Presbytery of Mississippi’s relief effort in Long Beach, a town with a pre-hurricane population of 17,000 tucked between Gulfport and Pass Christian.

“They’re either someone we helped before that has something new, or someone who didn’t know they could come here for help,” says Barnhardt.

To date the Long Beach site has assisted 150 local households with hurricane damage repair. “The waiting list is a constant, probably a good twenty to thirty. We have several houses in stages of repair. There are so many people out there that need help.”

Barnhardt’s operation is based out of Long Beach Presbyterian Church. Located a quarter mile from the shoreline, the church complex was in the last few feet of buildings to be impacted by flooding from the storm surge.

The fellowship hall was damaged beyond repair—it was moved twenty feet to the north of its foundation and had to be demolished.

The church itself fared better, filling with only one foot of water. After the carpets and a few tile floors and sanctuary walls were replaced, the Sunday school rooms were converted into dormitories filled with bunk beds for relief workers. The church now can accommodate over sixty volunteers. Hot and cold outdoor showers, a fifty foot long dining tent, and a bank of portable toilets were installed. Meals for volunteers who are housed at the church are provided by the Presbyterian Women fellowship organization.

“When we first started at Long Beach we were housing a good number of folks,” says Barnhardt. “I had an average of 200-300 a month. In spring and summer it went up to 500 to 600 a month.”

In January, Karl Branch of Savannah led a group of seven volunteers from White Bluff Presbyterian Church to Long Beach.

“The conditions were total chaos, incredible destruction,” says Branch, a retiree who lives on the southside. “On television, when they talk about Katrina they are talking about New Orleans. Rarely do you hear about anything else. We were totally unprepared for what we saw. When you stood on the beach and looked across Highway 90, you turn left or you turn right and as far as you can see there’s nothing but rubble.” In the months since Branch’s visit, most of the rubble has been hauled away to landfills, leaving a wasteland of broken trees, vacant lots, slab foundations, and the occasional FEMA trailer or partially remodeled house.

Branch’s group spent most of their time “mugging out” a house owned by an elderly woman. “We stripped the house, we removed everything except the rafters. Water had gotten up to about six feet, you could see it on the wall. Cabinets, wiring, everything got moved out.

“We met the lady, she was 84 years old at that time. It broke my heart, she was so happy that we had stripped the house. We came down there to rebuild and instead we tore down, and she was so happy.”

Branch will return to Long Beach in September, this time with a group of fifteen volunteers from several churches in Savannah. His tim-

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A teddy bear mission workers found washed up on the beach at Long Beach, Mississippi

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ing is good, because other than the Savannah group, Barnhardt has no teams scheduled for the rest of the month, and very few for October through December. Last week at a planning meeting for faith-based relief programs, Barnhardt heard similar stories of volunteer shortages from other coordinators in the area.

“Now everybody’s getting back into their routine,” says Barnhardt. “They’re going back to work, back to school. You see less and less of the hurricane on TV. We’re going into one year of it.

People get it out of their minds. We’ve really slowed down in terms of volunteers.”

Barnhardt encourages anyone to volunteer, regardless of skill level, but notes that “we’ve got a lot of houses needing carpentry and framing, and we definitely need electricians and plumbers.”

Because each group of workers typically stays for less than a week, most projects are completed in stages, with different people pitching in on each stage. With almost no groups scheduled for the rest of the year, the progress of one particular long term project has been frustratingly slow.

“We’ve been working on one couple’s house for a few months,” says Barnhardt. “They’re still in a FEMA trailer. We’ve got just the kitchen cabinets left to do and flooring. That’s the only thing left. I talked to them yesterday and told them we were on a shortage of volunteers right now--that we are just on a standstill until we get some more people.”

Although Barnhardt is living several hours from his wife and two children in the city of Meridian, he intends to stay in Long Beach for at least another year.

“I’ve been able to meet some wonderful friends, caring and loving hearts and souls. They’ve lost everything and they can still smile about your life, they can still wave at you and care about your needs. Even though they know I’m here to help them they have helped me more.” w Groups and individuals wishing to volunteer with the Presbytery of Mississippi may contact the Mississippi relief scheduler at presbyrecovery@gmail.com, or by calling 228-604-2424. Barnhardt says it is not necessary to be affiliated with a faith organization to be housed at his work site.

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Some local Katrina victims still need help -- and patience Imagine losing everything you’ve got - your home, your car, your job, your pets and maybe even family members.

Before you can begin to absorb this crushing loss, you’re forced to evacuate, ending up hundreds of miles away from home. Now culture shock and homesickness are added to your burden.

That’s the reality faced by many of the survivors of Hurricane Katrina who now live in Georgia. While some evacuees are doing well, others can’t even provide the basic necessities for their families.

“One thing we’re trying to do is to tell people not to lump everyone together,” says Denise Pope of Project Hope, a state program for Katrina evacuees that is sponsored by the Georgia Department of Human Resources.

“There are many different things people are dealing with. Some of those things include transportation, jobs, finding affordable housing,” Pope says. “It may mean getting retrained. Many evacuees had jobs that didn’t transfer well. There is emotional stress. Many are separated from community, friends and family. There have been some who are struggling with isolation.”

Some symptoms of this emotional distress include a feeling of helplessness and hoplessness, uncontrollable crying, difficulty in decision making, inability to sleep or nightmares, unexpected flashbacks, and feeling isolated, detached, agitated, irritable or angry.

Project Hope was started as a result of a grant given to the state by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources. Money for the Armstrong Atlantic State grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management University developed Give Agency, or FEMA. for the Gulf, a year-long, The program operates through various community sercomprehensive initiative vice boards and mental health boards. The Savannah area is to provide assistance to served by Behavioral Health Link of Atlanta, of which Pope people affected by Katrina; is the director.

AASU has raised almost Many of Katrina’s victims are literally having to start over. “It’s difficult to find affordable housing,” Pope says. $15,000 so far “In the more rural areas, there are transportation problems.

People from New Orleans are used to a close-knit community where they can walk to everything or use public transportation.”

Project Hope is focused on helping people learn about Georgia so they can build a new life here, Pope says.

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Still dealing with Hurricane Katrina’s aftermath? Here are some numbers where assistance can be obtained.

Project Hope Crisis Counseling Hotline, which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: 1-800-273-TALK. Helpline Georgia, which provides local numbers for food stamps, Medicaid, housing authorities and more: 1-800-338-6745.

Chatham County Health Department: 356-2441.

United Way of the Coastal Empire: 651-7700.

Salvation Army: 651-7420.

Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross: 651-5300.

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moved away from areas where they were placed, but they have remained in Georgia. Of the original 100,000 evacuees, 85,000 are still here. We do think a significant number are in the Savannah area,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many people who came to Georgia came because they had connections in Georgia,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A lot of people who did not initially evacuate from the storm were moved to Texas. Those who self-evacuated came here before the storm.â&#x20AC;?

Individuals and organizations in Georgia were both supportive and generous immediately after the disaster, Pope says. While there was an outpouring at first,, that support has sagged somewhat since, Pope says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Communities at times have wanted to move on,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People have been somewhat impatient with evacuees and the need to help them,â&#x20AC;? Pope says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People need to understand that it takes a long time to get adjusted and to get back on your feet after a disaster.â&#x20AC;?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just financial issues that are holding evacuees back, but emotional ones, as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t taken responibility they needed to and ended up in trouble,â&#x20AC;? Pope says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are other people who have been severely impeded from getting back on their feet and need continued support,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lump everyone together. A lot of the media seems to be putting a stigma on evacuees.â&#x20AC;?

By contrast, some evacuees are doing so well that they seem to have been absorbed by the communities around them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of our biggest challenges in finding them,â&#x20AC;? Pope says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no database,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to rely on them calling us. Even if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have needs, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to contact them and see how they are doing.â&#x20AC;?

James Wimmer and Iris Litt are crisis outreach workers for Behavioral Health Link who are based in Southeast Georgia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We travel all over Southeast Georgia just to get the word out about an 800 number Katrina survivors can call,â&#x20AC;? Wimmer says.

The problems of evacuees are many and varied, he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It all depends on who you talk to,â&#x20AC;? Wimmer says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some have basic needs, such as need for food, clothing and shelter because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have enough money to buy the basics. Some have money and jobs, but need help with FEMA paperwork. Others need group counseling or individual counseling. Some need to talk with other evacuees.â&#x20AC;?

Wimmer says some callers to the Project Hope crisis line may be shocked when they hear that it is also a suicide prevention line. Suicide rates among Katrina survivors are higher than the national norm.

Whatever the reason they call, Wimmer says help is available. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A counselor will talk to them at their end, then contact us,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once we have a name and number, we set up a face-to-face meeting. Our area covers Savannah, Springfield, goes to the Florida line and all the way to Laurens County.â&#x20AC;?

United Way of the Coastal Empire President Greg Schroeder says about 1,100 evacuees came to Savannah. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a tremendous community response,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Between 20 to 30 apartments were provided for people. We worked with the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Second Harvest to help them.â&#x20AC;?

Not nearly as many evacuees are contacting the United Way these days. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once we got people situated in apartments and with job assistance, people either came into society here or moved out,â&#x20AC;? Schroeder says.

At one point, Katrina victims were seen separately from all other people seeking help. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we had the deluge, we had people lined up in the hall,â&#x20AC;?

Schroeder says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at a point where we would not segregate Katrina victims in any way.â&#x20AC;?

The American Red Cross also has seen a sharp decrease in Katrina victims seeking help, says Robin Wingate, CEO for the Savannah Chapter. She sees that as a good sign that evacuees are adapting to their new home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Red Cross continues to work with disaster victims and coordinate information and referrals,â&#x20AC;? Wingate says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We help identify needs. We communicate with local groups, churches and other social service agencies. We are still working and communicating to deal with people with unmet needs.â&#x20AC;? w

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An angry critic rises

Editor, I am writing to express my distaste and disappointment in your cover story, “An Angry Tide Rises,” by Clarence Wilson, and the accompanying cover photo. I find the feature story objectionable on many fronts, so allow me to share them one by one.

While the article purportedly takes a look at the increasing youth crime rate, it appears that your pointed choice of the cover photo and every subsequent photo linked to the story are those of black youth. So either crime is synonymous with blackness or you forgot to mention or display the faces of white youth who have committed crimes.

There is a disproportionate number of crimes in Savannah perpetrated by youth and adults who are black; that is an undeniable fact. But what you and your paper are doing I have to believe unwittingly, is further ingraining an immediate association between blacks and crime so that every law-abiding young black teen trying to walk down the street in Savannah becomes suspect and subjected to experiences that I call “purse-grabbing” or “street-crossing” by whites who are afraid to come anywhere in contact with them.

You see I have lived in many other urban cities where as an adult I have experienced this phenomenon following sustained media coverage that saturated the environment with fear and racism (I will give the Morning News partial credit here). And I am 53 years old, so I’d like to think that my self image was already intact!

Regarding your cover photo, I could not believe – having seen the alternate photo in the inside page and the larger version of that photo on the feature story page – that you would be so insensitive as to use a photo where the man restraining the teenager appeared to be cupping her under her breast. Perhaps that was her father (still inappropriate) or her brother (also inappropriate) but we can be fairly certain that if she is a teenager out of control that it is not her husband (the only case where you might have overlooked his hands near her breast).

Since you failed to say very much in the article about the photo or the incident, I sincerely hope you can respond and tell me why THIS particular shot – was so callously and insensitively used.

Did she not deserve any respect because she appears “brazen and bold” and out of control?” This shot could have been cropped just like the photo on the inside page and we wouldn’t have seen her stomach exposed either.

So if all of your examples of the increase in youth crime are not examples of black youth engaged in criminal activity, would you kindly identify for me which ones

aren’t? But if the discourse was a perpetuation of blackness equated with criminality, then would you sir be so “bold and brazen” as to say exactly what you mean….

In my view, Savannah believes that “warehousing young people and adults to “get those individuals off the streets” will be the answer to their fears and will spend millions of dollars to build bigger jails. But we have a bigger crisis here in Savannah and we need to help people to understand that it is in their own enlightened self-interest to really educate as opposed to incarcerate young people – if angry tides are rising, there aren’t enough gated or secluded communities to escape that reality.

Alethea Frazier Raynor, Ph.D.

Shot was ‘offensive’

I think that your cover photo for “An Angry Tide Rising” was very offensive and inappropriate. The shot could have been tighter and not place emphasis on the female’s breast and the male’s hand below them. The picture was not explained in your main story.

Youth violence is indeed a problem but you did not show any in-depth analysis. I expected an analysis on Savannah; however, you were all over the map.

Rich Fergerson Editor’s Note: Savannah is a majority African-American city, so it’s only natural that African-Americans will often be featured on the cover of our newspaper -- in good situations and not-so-good ones - as a reflection of the community in which we do business.

Over the past twelve months, Connect Savannah has featured 17 African-Americans on the cover. Of those, only two cover stories, including “An Angry Tide Rises,” used photos that could be said to portray individual African-Americans in less than a totally positive light. (The other cover story used a stock image not of local origin.) This of course is not counting the literally dozens of articles inside the paper over the past year featuring the accomplishments and perspectives of African-American artists, musicians, activists and leaders.

The cover photo you both refer to was taken by Stephen Morton, a well-respected local photojournalist who has done much work for the Associated Press. The circumstances surrounding the photo were indeed described, if briefly, within the story.

The photo was chosen because it was powerful, evocative and germane to the issue. And in this case the subjects did indeed happen to be African-American.

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Time for Dems to step up

Editor, As a life-long member of the Democratic Party, I believe the following is applicable today. Over the years I’ve observed an inherent weakness in its structure, it’s lack of unity of binding together. Hasn’t anyone heard, “In numbers there is strength?”

Chatham County Coastal Democrats met on August 23rd at a local restaurant.

Skidaway Island Democrats met at the Plantation Club August 26th. Does their left hand know what their right hand is doing?

An article which appeared in a local publication conceded the State of Georgia to the Republican White House and urged Democrats to concentrate on electing local Congressmen. Does anyone believe Con-

Farewell, sweet Red Dot

Editor, The Habersham Street Red Dot Special has ended -- permanently.

I got a crushing dose of summertime blues Thursday when I noticed a soft drink company technician removing the Slurpee machine and the drink cooler from the dayold bread shop just north of the Police Barracks on Habersham. It made me wonder if the folks there had somehow lost their grip.

When I took a closer look, the horrible, earth-shattering truth emerged.

The little shop of baked mark-downs was closing! It had been there as long as I can remember. It was a great place for downtowners to nip in when a need presented itself.

There was a time when for less than $3 you could walk out the front door of the place with enough (day-old) bread, cookies and breakfast buns to keep a family of four going for almost a week. The place always featured the finest in (day-old) Entenmann’s products -- and after a short blast from the microwave, who knew?

I often saw families stock up their freezers for a month for less than $10, heaving large bags and bundles of goodies into the back of station wagons and vans. The ladies there were wonderfully friendly, offering advice on which tasty wares were the “freshest.”

The place was an oasis in an area with few shops of any kind, always ready with a frosty bottle of juice or water for thirstcrazed passers-by needing a cooling jolt to make it the last couple of blocks to their homes on a broiling summer day. The ladies always had a good variety of wheat breads on hand and at the lowest prices in town.

My favorite was always the carrot cake.

I still remember the day I hit the longsought Red Dot Special. I could feel something in the air when I eased up to the cash register with a handful of Moon Pies, a couple of loaves of bread, a Big Orange from the cooler, and a “mature” Entenmann’s coffeecake. The old 1950’s style register seemed to actually tremble a tad before spitting out that beautiful, yearned-for Red Dot! My order was free!

I walked across Habersham on air until I reached Columbia Square. Then I thought, “Damn! I was an idiot for not ordering more!”

Thanks for everything, ladies, and sorry to see you go. Next time I need sandwich bread at an odd time, I’ll likely have to burn $3 worth of gas to get it.

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Editor, Regarding your recent column, “What I did on my summer vacation”: I just returned from my very first trip to Tybee Island and was reading your Letter from the Editor while waiting for my flight. The reason I am writing to you is that I am a New Yorker. I am so sorry that you were not able to find the bars. That’s because you were looking in the wrong places. So I thought I would be a nice New Yorker and give several places to visit next time you decide to come to NY. You were close, but missed them by a few blocks.

Patrick Conways and Annie Maguires - both great Irish bars with excellent afterwork crowds. They are located on E. 43rd between Madison and Vanderbilt. These bars are 1/2 block from Grand Central Station.

If you make a left on Vanderbilt, off East 43rd, and cross the street, there is a bar at the end of Grand Central Station called “The Beer Bar”. If you then make a right onto East 45th when you leave the Beer Bar, walk 3 blocks to 3rd Ave., then make a left and walk a few blocks, you will run into many Irish bars, one right after the other.

All of these bars also have extensive food menus if you are hungry.

Now if you are on the West Side of town, there’s one bar that I went to that was great.

Iguana’s is on West 56th just off Broadway.

There’s an upstairs if you just want to drink, or downstairs where you can drink and dance. There’s also no cover charge. One more bar I recommend you visit is Light, which is on West 46th just off 5th Avenue.

If you find yourself downtown, near the Seaport, there’s many bars on Water Street. The backs of these bars are on Stone Street, where you can sit outside and drink or eat. There are many bars at the Seaport that have happy hour every night from 5 - 7 p.m. and you can sit outside on the pier and drink.

Paulette Vabrinskas

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Let’s wake up and smell the coffee.

Unite and elect not only a Democratic Congress but a Democratic White House in the forthcoming elections.

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Once a student, always a student Let me outta here!

After 40 years of the real world (I have to put pencil to paper every time I say that; 40 couldn’t possibly be right, could it?) and a monthly Social Security check, I’m ready for a break, a diversion, a shot in the arm.

I’m ready to be an exchange student again.

It will be lonely. I’ll be on someone else’s schedule. There will be directions to follow, name in the upper right hand corner and all that. There will be rusty brain cells.

There will be grades.

Those are the givens.

There are other givens. I’ll miss my friends, who have grown to become my family. I’ll miss my buddies at the Michael Cohen weightlifting center, my gardens, my chickens, the Bean. I’ll miss the continuing saga of Savannah.

But from afar and during my visits, I’ll be paying attention.

Will the Aquatic Center ever reopen?

We got the pool -- a good one, too -- after an earlier SPLOST vote. But something went wrong. A handful of years after construction it closed and is now under REconstruction. That ain’t right, folks.

Neither is the absence of a major SCAD parking lot. Putting up a school with 7,000 students without provisions for parking?

Insanely irresponsible, for the school and for the city that allows it.

I’ll miss watching the building of the Ellis Square Restoration and Whitaker Street garage. Like we did with the Jepson Center, I stand outside that giant crack in the earth and wonder how in the heck it’s going to move forward. This has become the most anticipated new downtown construction project of the decade.

A close second for me is the house under construction at Habersham and Jones streets, the one designed by architect Dan Snyder. Dan never does anything ordinary so this will be something to watch. The house sits across from a Jerry Lominackdesigned residence built in the ‘70’s.

A cautious optimist -- as opposed to a friend of mine who describes himself as a brooding optimist -- I’ll be looking for more neighborhood cafes along the line of Al-Salaam on Habersham, which serves the best (and maybe only) falafel in town.

I’ll be looking for more activity at Starland. I’ll be crossing my fingers for the new school superintendent. He seems like a keeper.

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The summer between my junior and senior years in high school I was an exchange student through the American Field Service program.

Five other people and I flew on Flying Tigers airline to Amsterdam in The Netherlands. From there we dispersed to our host “family,” where we spent 12 weeks.

It was tough, lonely and memorable.

There was a girl my age but she was shy.

My bedroom was in the attic with a slanted ceiling. I had a great view of the small town.

I spent a lot of time riding my bike past beautiful fields created by that country’s masterful system of dikes. It was the greenest green I’ve ever seen, then or since.

I tried to learn a little Dutch before we left but I ended up staying with a family in Witmarsum, a small town in the north, where they spoke a regional dialect bearing little resemblance to what I studied. We smiled a lot.

Since I was on a farm and since it was the Dutch they served rich butter and dark, nutty bread on which they sprinkled liberal amounts of chocolate. They appreciated my appetite.

I spent a lot of time recording impressions in my journal, cramming whole pages of thoughts on thin blue aerogrammes mailed back to my family, reading Penguin paperbacks published in Europe, exploring on my own.

When we would take out an atlas so I could point to where I lived - it seemed everyone I met had a globe, a map, a thick atlas - I would feel as if I were on another planet looking down at the United States of America, on Detroit, Michigan.

On Sundays, in my family’s tiny, little car we would visit many small towns. Since Holland is a fifth the size of Michigan and could be crossed in one day I understood firsthand the enormity and uniqueness of the States. I loved being there.

And I was happy to get home.

I’m expecting the same thing to happen after a semester or two of graduate school in Pittsburgh, where I’m about to explore different kinds of writing. I never expected to go to graduate school. I wasn’t a “hanger-on,” like a lot of the perennial students I met at the University of Michigan, kids who kept changing their major so they wouldn’t have to go out and work.

I finished college in the regulation four years. I was more a member of the Giveme-the-real-world crowd. Our motto was:

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news|Blotter savannah police officer Raymond Haldenwang was off-duty visiting relatives at a southside Rodeway Inn the day before he was scheduled to report to Central Precinct for assignment when a man clutching a woman’s purse ran by him.

Several people tried to stop the suspect as he fled towards the pool. Haldenwang began chasing the suspect. The suspect tried to conceal himself behind some of the motel’s shrubbery, but the officer spotted him and ordered him into the open. Haldenwang held him until officers of the West Chatham Precinct arrived. The suspect was identified as Robert Grizzard, 45, of Savannah. He was taken to the Chatham County jail and the stolen purse was returned to the victim. Grizzard was charged with robbery by sudden snatching. Detectives are investigating him in connection to other robberies.

• An employee at a check-cashing business on Derenne Avenue told police a man came in to cash a check for $500.

The man said the check was given to him by a woman for doing yard work for her mother. When the employee contacted the woman to ensure she did write the check, she learned the check was fraudulent. The suspect left a copy of his ID and the check behind. He received no money. The woman told police she did not write a check nor did she know the man who tried to cash a check with her name on it. She also advised it wasn’t one of her regular checks, but instead is the kind of check you can use to borrow money on a credit card.

• Police were called to an apartment on Mohawk Drive in response to Internet fraud. A man told an officer that a woman had sent him two checks totalling $7,001 and asking him to keep $250 from each check. He was them supposed to send the rest of the money to a man named “James Kola” in London. The man said he had been communicating with the woman for two weeks. He had met her on a relationship Web site and had been talking to her through the Internet. In a conversation, the woman invited him to participate in a business that is trying to regain monies from other businesses by cashing checks and sending her the money. When the man took the checks into a bank, he was advised to contact police.

• An officer on routine patrol observed a man walking behind two intoxicated females. Upon seeing a police car, the man turned and walked the other way. About 5 minutes later, the officer saw the same man near Congress and Jefferson streets, and this time, the man had a large bulge

from recent Savannah/Chatham Police incident reports

Grizzard

in his lower pants pocket. As the officer turned around to stop the man, a citizen complained to the officer that the man had been harassing people and had been aggressive in asking people for money.

The officer stopped the man and asked what was in his pockets that was so heavy.

The man replied that he had tools in his pockets. The man was patted down for weapons and a heavy metal object in his pocket turned out to be a wrench. Also in the pocket was a blue bandanna. The man changed his story three times of how and why he was walking around in the entertainment district with no money, no ID and tools that could be used to break into cars. The man first said he got the tools from a friend to bring to a man who needed them, then said he was trying to sell the tools for money. He was arrested for loitering and prowling and obstruction by hindering. A car stereo remote and headphones to a cellular phone also were found in his pockets. The man does not own a car or a cell phone and said he “found the stuff.” A background check revealed the man has a long history of theft and prowling. He was taken to the Chatham County Detention Center.

• An officer was dispatched to West Oglethorpe Avenue concerning a disorderly person. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with a man who said a person staying in a nearby hotel was the person who burglarized his home. He said when he attempted to talk to the suspect, the suspect tried to jump out the window. The man then talked to the hotel manager to find out who was renting the room in question.

The officer tried knocking at the door, but the suspect would not open it, if he was inside. The victim was advised on warrant procedures. w

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Budget-Busting: (1) While New York state grapples with a serious budget shortfall, the speaker of the state assembly works at a law firm that trolls for “victims” of injuries at state parks, with a suggestive Internet-page list of accidents that might lead to lawsuits against the state. (In August, after the New York Post exposed the page, the law firm withdrew it.) (2) In July, just after New Jersey’s governor and legislature resolved a government-closing stalemate over spending in that heavily taxed state, the government announced it would reinstate its discontinued policy of paying for “erectile dysfunction” drugs for Medicaid recipients.

Beijing News reported in July that the city intends to assign tracking numbers to every single cabbage, carrot and pea pod in preparation for the 2008 Olympics, to identify their origins to improve food safety. Five thousand tons of vegetables may be eaten during the Olympics, and Chinese farming has been criticized by Greenpeace for using

banned pesticides and other soil pollutants.

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From an Atlanta police report, summarized in a July issue of the weekly Creative Loafing: A man working on a house on Smith Street was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital with serious injuries to his posterior. He happened to be bending over next to a wall that, unknown to him, a worker on the other side was drilling into, and the drill bit entered his “anal cavity.”

Least Competent Cops: Four New York City police were called to an apartment house in July in the Bronx concerning a landlord-tenant dispute, but were distracted by a teenager in the hallway smoking marijuana and started to chase him, when a pit bull attacked the officers. The toll, 26 bullets later: one dead dog, one bitten officer, three other officers wounded by each other’s gunshots.

Are We Safe?

(1) Undercover investigators for the Government Accountability Office reported in July that they were able to purchase, on the open market from Pentagon contractors, surplus body armor, mounts for shoulderfired missiles, and missile radar test devices.

(Nearly 2,700 “sensitive” military items had been bought by 79 other buyers.) (2) An FBI computer consultant, who said he was frustrated by bureaucratic delays in obtaining legitimate access to certain bureau files, was able to hack into the files surreptitiously via the FBI director’s secret password, which the consultant figured out using software found on the Internet. (3) Indiana state homeland security officials told Vermillion County officials in July to stop using the special emergency-only highway message boards to advertise their charity fish fries and spaghetti dinners.

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Arrested recently and awaiting trial for murder: John Wayne Lewis, 59 (McAlester, Okla., June); Kenneth Wayne Beck, 34 (Warren County, Mo., June); Timothy Wayne Coalson, 44 (Senoia, Ga., July); Charles Wayne Thomas Jr., 22 (Dallas, July); Ira Wayne Cloniger (Washington, Va., July); John Wayne Thomson, 46 (arrested in Victorville, Calif., on a Washington warrant, August). Pleaded guilty to murder: Michael Wayne Nelson, 23 (Palatka, Fla., August).

Executed for murder: Darrell Wayne “Gator” Ferguson, 28 (Dayton, Ohio, August).

Committed suicide after escaping from a halfway house: convicted murderer David Wayne Nelson, 42 (Anchorage, Alaska, June).

Least Competent People

Least Competent Bail Bondsman: That would be the unidentified bondsman who bailed out identity-thief suspect Thomas Samuel in Santa Cruz, Calif., last year on Samuel’s bogus check for $9,800 (after rejecting as bogus an earlier Samuel check for $3,200).

Life’s Cheap in Florida

(1) Eduardo Gonzalez, 18, was arrested and charged as the one who shot an Orlando, Fla., man to death in March for spilling beer on him in a bar. In August, the price of life went down even further when, accord-

ing to police, Gonzalez put out hit contracts on five witnesses to the original shooting, which would have brought the total to six dead over one spilled beer, except (as is often the case) the “hit man” was an undercover cop. (2) A 34-year-old man was killed in Hollywood, Fla., in June after refusing to pay $80 for a $78 towing bill (he demanded $2 change, which the driver did not have), then jumping on the truck to challenge the driver and eventually falling underneath it to his death.

By the Way, What Stories Have Been No-LongerWeirded? (IV)

Eighty such themes have occurred so frequently that they have been “retired from circulation” since News of the Weird began publishing in 1988, and for the next few months, they’ll be reviewed here.

Too many pranksters nowadays kidnap school or business mascots (like inflatable Ronald McDonalds) and vandalize them or hold them for ransom. Some libraries do have policies to have patrons arrested for long-overdue library books. The incidence of fires increases as smokers hooked up to an oxygen supply simply must feed their habit. And gasoline thieves who work at night need to check the tank somehow to see how full it is, and all they brought with them are matches or a lighter. These stories used to be weird, but let’s face it: no longer. w

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Inmate Donny Johnson, serving three life terms in solitary confinement at the Pelican Bay State Prison in California, was the beneficiary of a showing of his acclaimed paintings at a gallery in the Mexican tourist village of San Miguel de Allende, according to a July New York Times report. Because of Johnson’s isolation, his only “brush” is made from strands of his own hair; his “canvases” consist of blank postcards; and his medium is colors from decomposed M&M candies. Nonetheless, at least six of the paintings, which the Times reporter called “powerful,” have sold for $500 each.

Martin Creed, a one-time winner of Britain’s prestigious Turner Prize, told the Guardian in July that his latest work, titled “Sick Film,” would open in London in October and that it includes 19 scenes of people vomiting on camera. Creed spoke to the Guardian from Los Angeles, where he is working on the next, similar project, entitled “Shit Film,” and has already been able to line up 15 “performers,” perhaps, he said, “because LA represents the extreme edge of the world.”

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Death Valley, California A new study that compares recent underwater noise Debby levels with data 2.9 gathered by the Hector U.S. Navy in the 1960s shows 5.5 5.7 2.9 that the world’s oceans have Ileana become louder in the last 40 Ioke years. Researchers from the San Diego-based Scripps Institute of Oceanography say there has been a tenfold increase in man-made sound below the ocean surface since the 1960s. Their study shows noise levels in the North Pacific during 2003 and 2004 7.0 were 10 to 12 decibels higher Week Ending August 25, 2006 than in 1964 through 1966.

Most of the added noise is bombed a power plant to the south of Beiattributed to increased ocean rut. But Greenpeace released video that shipping, which has more than doubled in shows large amounts of the congealed fuel the past 38 years. The Scripps report says if have sunk, blanketing the sea floor. the increased noise level is affecting marine mammals, it may be appropriate to divert Deadly Eruption shipping away from areas where there are Ecuador’s Tungurahua volcano high concentrations of whales and erupted violently before dawn on dolphins.

Aug. 17, killing six people as it buried five nearby villages with Spill Disasters 8,000 tons of hot ash. AccompaFour towns in the central nying lava flows set fire to several homes.

Philippines have been declared Thousands of head of livestock were killed under a state of calamity due to and crops were destroyed by the volcanic the danger posed by oil leaking debris. Vulcanologists said this was the from a sunken tanker in mountain’s most severe eruption since it Guimaras Strait. The MT Solar 1 sank on became active in 1999 after a long dormant Aug. 11 off Iloilo province in bad weather, period. carrying 530,000 gallons of oil. It’s estimated that 80,000 gallons have already Tropical Cyclones leaked into the sea, killing birds, fish and The fourth named storm in the other wildlife. Hundreds of people have 2006 Atlantic hurricane season become ill, and one man has died, due to formed to the south of the Cape exposure to the pollution, according to Verde Islands. Tropical Storm health officials.

Debby was predicted to • Clean-up crews along the Lebanese coast strengthen to near hurricane force, but have recovered about 100 tons of oil that curve northward and not threaten any land spilled into the Mediterranean after Israel

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The hole in Earth’s protective ozone 6.1 layer will take 15 years longer to recover than 5.1 3.6 previously predicted, 5.6 according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The U.N. agency 5.0 predicts it will take until 2065 instead of the earlier estimate of 2050 for stratospheric 5.2 ozone to recover from decades of chemical leaks 3.5 from refrigerators, air conditioners and other sources. WHO believes that 0 -106 the amount of ozoneVostok, depleting chlorofluorocarAntarctica bons in storage and still being areas. produced is higher than was • Twelve members of an Air Force research previously estimated. Most of those vessel were forced to take shelter on Johnsubstances are currently banned or are ston Island just before powerful Hurricane being phased out under the 1989 Montreal Ioke hit the U.S. Pacific Wildlife Refuge Protocol — one of the few successful and nuclear material dump. environmental treaties.

• Hurricanes Hector and Ileana churned Vulture Siege the eastern Pacific.

The largest city in Peru’s Earthquakes Amazon rain forest has Residents in southwestern parts become besieged by hundreds of Russia’s Sakhalin Island of vultures, which forced the rushed into the streets when a shutdown of the community’s magnitude 6.1 quake struck, main link to the outside world. damaging water supply systems The scavenger birds prompted officials to in two villages. close the Iquitos airport due to frequent • The strongest temblor to strike the Scotia collisions between the birds and aircraft.

Sea, between South America and AntarcThe airport authority blames the vulture tica, since 1987 may have frightened a few siege on city officials, who have allowed the penguins, according to seismologists. dump for the city of 400,000 to expand to • Earth movements were also felt in metronear the runways. The birds have flocked politan Tokyo, Taiwan, eastern Papua New to the garbage in great numbers during Guinea, northern New Zealand, central recent months. Peru’s minister for Iran, Jamaica, El Salvador, western Mexico commerce and tourism described the and just north of Los Angeles. situation at the popular tourist destination as “surreal,” and promised that the government would soon take action. w

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Rembrandt etchings are on exhibit and for sale at the Red Gallery through Sept. 25

‘Savannah Scenes and Birds with Means’ - Robert Dinnebeil’s recent oil paintings through September 7. This survivor of the Bronx has led an interesting life to finally find his passion in painting. At Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

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‘All Over the Lot’ -- Hospice Savannah will showcase a new body of photographs by local photographer, Margaret Brennan, September 1-October 31 at the Hospice Savannah Art Gallery, located at Hospice House, 1352 Eisenhower Drive. Meet the artist at the opening reception, Tuesday, September 12 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the gallery.

‘Contrived and Classified’ -- Exhibition of wall installations by SCAD MFA painting candidate Susan Murrell. Alexander Hall Main Gallery, 668 Indian Street.

JEA Artist of the Month -- The Art Show at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St., beginning September 1 will feature the works of Ardis Wood. Reception Sunday, Sept. 10, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Ronnie Durrence: Savannah’s Lost Modernist -- Show opens Aug. 19 at Iocovozzi Fine Arts, Ltd., 1 W. Jones St. Beth Giuliano -- New paintings at the Angel House Cafe, 326 Johnny Mercer Blvd Wilmington Island, through Sept. 10th.

‘Plant Portraits: The California Legacy of A.R. Valentien’ -- At the SCAD Museum of Art, 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., through Oct. 6. continued on page 20

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‘Linda Cohn was here’ -- Chicago native Linda Cohn will exhibit her works at Gallery S. P. A. C. E. (Savannah’s Place for Art, Culture and Education) Sept. 5-Oct. 27.

The exhibition will include works from her series “Egypt,” “Savannah,” “Circus,” “EverReady Bunny” and “Bonnieux.” Admission is free. Gallery S.P.A.C.E. is at 9 West Henry Street in Savannah. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. A reception for the artist will be Fri., Sept. 8, from 6-8 p.m.

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Call for Entries -- “Gender Bender,” a show exploring the diverse notions of gender. Accepting all forms of art. Works must be dropped off no later than Wed. Sept. 16. $25. Non-refundable entry fee for every 3 pieces submitted. Show is Juried.

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First Friday at Chroma Gallery -Painter Penelope Moore discusses her technique and shows new work. Friday, Sept. 1 3-7 p.m. Free.

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‘Darkly Carved Treasures: Traditional Plants and Flowers of China’ -- At the SCAD Museum of Art, 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., through Oct. 6.

‘Parting the Veil’ -- New works by Ruth Hunter at the Alvida Art Gallery, 7303 Abercorn St. one block south of Eisenhower.

Gallery 440 -- Gallery 440 between Monterey Square and Forsyth Park, welcomes Charlotte Dunlap, Morgan Kuhn, Cissie Victor and Frances Walter. Also upstairs are works by Tim Coy and Billy Herrin.

Now showing on the first floor, a group exhibition of figure, still life and landscape paintings by Fran Thomas, figurative watercolors and oil still life paintings by Jorge Alvarez, landscapes by Barbara Jones, watercolors by Jill Chafin and Brenda Turner and more.

Jepson Center for the Arts – Exhibits include: “Jon Schueler: The Sign of the Gale,” “Jack Leigh: Late Photographs”; Selections from the Walter O. Evans Collection of African American Art; and “Myrtle Jones: A Tribute.” 207 W. York St. Call 790-8800.

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Telfair Academy of Arts & Sciences -Currently showing “The Luster of Silver: Contemporary Metalpoint Drawings.” 121 Barnard St. Call 790-8800. w Art Patrol is for rotating shows, exhibitions and receptions. Send art info to jim@connectsavannah.com

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Gourmetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delight Savannah International Food & Wine Festival raises money for womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charity group

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose was helping those in need -- at that time, mostly Greek immigrants. Today, the Philoptochos Society is dedicated to helping people of all faiths all over the world.

The local chapter has 40 members and nationally, there are more than 9,000 members. Proceeds from the food and wine festival will benefit the local chapterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scholarship fund and the local, regional and national charities it supports.

Participating restaurants include the Olympia Cafe, Elizabeth on 37th, Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seafood and Steaks, the Cobblestone Conch House, Cosentinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Fernandoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Marthaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vineyard, the Toucan Cafe, the Riverhouse, Vicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the River, the Piratesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; House and the Mansion on Forsyth.

More than 50 wines will be presented to complement the food. Representatives from the participating wineries, which are located in California, Spain, Washington State, France, Italy, Greece, Austria, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand and Germany, will be on hand to talk about each wine.

Stamata Karfakis is a member of the society. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a scholarship we give out every year to a senior in our Sunday school,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The other part goes to charities,â&#x20AC;? Karfakis says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our church will be celebrating its 100-year anniversary in June 2007.

Some money will go to that.â&#x20AC;?

The festival has grown considerably over the years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our first year, a lot of the women made Greek food,â&#x20AC;? Karfakis says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year, the restaurants will do the cooking,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Last year, the festival got big. We are trying to get a lot more people to come to it.â&#x20AC;? w The Savannah International Food & Wine Fest will be held Sat. Sept. 9 from 4-7 p.m. at the St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hellenic Center, 14 W. Anderson St. Advance tickets are available at the church office, most area package stores and wine shops, and all participating restaurants. For information, call Diane Rousakis at 441-7444 or the church office at 236-8256.

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What a bargain!

Food from 11 of Savannahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest restaurants with a selection of wines from around the world will be presented at the Savannah International Food & Wine Festival. And the price is a mere $20 in advance, or $25 at the door.

But thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no need to feel guilty about such indulgence because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all for a good cause. The event benefits the St. Barbaraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Philoptochos Society, Chapter No. 5019, of St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Greek Orthodox Church.

The festival will be held Saturday, Sept.

9 from 4-7 p.m. at the St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hellenic Center, 14 W. Anderson St. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being organized by Diane Rousakis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is our fourth annual festival,â&#x20AC;?

Rousakis says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started our chapter here about four years ago.â&#x20AC;?

Organizing the festival is a natural for Rousakis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been in the wine business over 25 years,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got connections with the suppliers. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re coming from Atlanta and all over to help pour for this event.â&#x20AC;?

Local restaurants are eager to participate, Rousakis says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone is so generous,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People want to help. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautiful feeling.â&#x20AC;?

A lot of coordination is required to make the festival a success, but the effort is well worth it, Rousakis says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the largest womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philanthropic organization in the world,â&#x20AC;? she says.

The Philoptochos Society was established in 1931 by Archbishop Athenagoras as an official branch of the Greek Orthodox Church.

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Cuarteto LatinoAmericano returns to the Lucas Theatre

Ken Carter says the phone calls have been coming in for some time now.

The Executive Director of The Lucas Theatre says that members of the community have been contacting his box office, wondering how they go about nabbing tickets to one of the most eagerly anticipated free musical events of the year.

The act? Cuarteto LatinoAmericano, known worldwide as the leading proponent of Latin American music for string quartet.

The Mexican ensemble has been nominated for multiple Grammys, and won extensive praise for their numerous recordings and international concert appearances. The Washington Post describes them as “Matchless in tonal magnitude, tuneful fluency and concentrated teamwork.”

Yet, as far as Carter is concerned, all the kudos in the world can’t hold a candle to the positive influence of their last stay in Savannah — which he witnessed firsthand.

“We had them here last year and were so impressed by their musicianship — which is extraordinary,” he relates. “But we were also amazed at how great they were at working with the kids.”

He’s referring to the few days before their last Lucas Theatre concert, when the group visited area schools to play for students, and

conduct hands-on workshops.

“The great thing about last year’s show was that the audience included a great many students and their family members who had been exposed to the Cuarteto during their school residencies. We gave coupons to kids at the workshops so they could attend at a really low cost. It was an interesting mix of our usual classical audience and new young people,” says Carter.

“We knew from the outset that some folks we traditionally draw for chamber music shows probably wouldn’t come out.

It’s unfamiliar territory for them. Some of those regulars just want to hear the same pieces they’ve been listening to for the better part of forty years. (laughs) That’s okay, but it makes it harder for us to bring in artists they’re unfamiliar with,” he says.

“But the Cuarteto worked alongside Carl Polk’s orchestra class at the Savannah Arts Academy, and some of those kids actually came out on their own! You know, for teenagers to show up to a Saturday night chamber concert on their own dime is pretty rare these days, so that gives you some idea of how worthwhile this year’s concert is going to be.”

Carter says that he’s especially happy to be able to allow this celebrated group of fine artists the opportunity to perform music that’s truly dear to their hearts.

“They’re usually expected to play more traditional material, but we specifically ask them to showcase Latin American composers. We’re never exposed to that around here.”

However, it’s the Cuarteto’s ability to

work with children that Carter finds most impressive. To him, the group of violinists Saúl and Arón Bitrán, violist Javier Montiel, and cellist Alvaro Bitrán is one of the best hopes for classical music’s future.

“We put them into the cafeteria of Pt. Wentworth Elementary last year —because there’s a fairly high Hispanic demographic in that school system— and we literally had the principal and a few teachers in tears, telling us how thrilled they were. They’d never seen a group of artists so adept at engaging young kids with music,” Carter says.

Although tickets to this grant-supported public performance are free, they must be reserved in advance, and Carter says that so far, seats are moving briskly.

“Last year was such a wonderful and personal experience. The chemistry between this group and the students and the older public was magical. It was home run, as far as we were concerned. I remember after one piece last year, there were whoops and hollers. Hey, you don’t hear that at a Concert Association show around here.” w For free tickets to Saturday’s 8 pm show, call the SCAD Box Office at 525-5050 or visit www.lucastheatre.com.

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Top Athens pop band plays Murphy’s Law sions, unexpected vocal harmonies, and diverse instrumentation (many of the band’s four members switch instruments throughout the album and their live shows) as examples of the ways in which this sometimes perplexing combo seems to resemble those assumed influences.

Brantley says the band appreciates being likened to artists who’ve made a mark on the public consciousness, but he’s not so quick to agree with the pundits who think they know what’s in his —and his bandmates’— heads.

“I love how so many music journalists make comparisons based on strictly topical similarities,” says Brantley. “The Ben Folds comparison comes around quite often, but I think it’s pretty off the mark. Not to say that I don’t like some of his music, but I can’t compare us pas the presence of a piano.

I’ve read some recent comparisons that I had never drawn, but that I feel are pretty thoughtful. One critic recently cited Joe Jackson and Elvis Costello as influences.

Of course, we love it when someone hears Brian Wilson in our music. We’re all pretty taken by his work.”

Despite the fact that Modern Skirts regularly sell out the fabled 700-person capacity 40 Watt Club in their hometown and enjoy strong followings around the Southeast, they have to date found it hard to break into Savannah.

In fact, this upcoming show (at an Irish Pub that’s branching out into a wider variety of live music) will be their first in our area since their local debut over a year ago at The Jinx. Their appearance should be welcome news to some diehard fans who’ve been driving to Athens for their shows.

“We all love Savannah and have many friends there,” Brantley offers. “We’ve heard from several folks who had almost given up on us coming around. They seem excited, and we can’t wait to play for them.” w Modern Skirts play Murphy’s Law Friday at 10 pm. Fellow Athenian Nate Nelson opens the 21+ show. To sample their music, go to www.modernskirts.net.

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In the past few years, the Modern Skirts have emerged as one of the shining lights of the current Athens, Ga., music scene. In a town that’s known to most in the world as having birthed R.E.M., The B-52’s, Widespread Panic and the Elephant Six collective (which begat such pioneering indierock and pop acts as The Apples In Stereo, Of Montreal, Beulah and The Olivia Tremor Control), that’s no small feat.

And yet, the Athens of today in some ways barely resembles the late-’70s embryonic hotbed of restlessness and creativity from which Michael Stipe, Ricky Wilson and Pylon’s Randy Bewley —among many, many others— both drew inspiration and channelled frustration.

For decades now, folks have formed upstart rock, art and jam bands in this slightly bucolic college town — many of them with high hopes of at least approaching the level of success typified by the aforementioned bands and a couple handfuls more. Of late, Modern Skirts seem to be one of the few Athens-based acts to be drawing substantial critical attention both far and near.

On the national front, they’ve been championed by Paste Magazine (one of the hippest and most consistently impressive American music mags on stands today), and locally, they recently swept the 2006 Flagpole Music Awards, walking away with Best Pop Band, Album Of The Year, Best Album Art, and Band Of The Year.

Guitarist and vocalist Phillip Brantley says the band has received nothing but kudos from the rest of their brethren.

“The response has been very positive.

We certainly appreciate the show of support from the hometown crowd,” he says. “Even though success at a local awards show is measured on a small scale, we like to think that it can be achieved on bigger level.”

There are many others who seem to agree. Critics, fans and bloggers are quick to point out stylistic similarities between the group’s full-length debut Catalogue of Generous Men, and the work of other brainy, inventive —and successful— pop music architects such as The Shins, Jellyfish, The Beach Boys and Ben Folds Five.

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MOON RIVER BREWING CO.- Live Music TBA (8 pm) MULBERRY INN- The Champagne Jazz Trio (8 pm) NORTH BEACH GRILL (Tybee)- Live Music TBA (7 pm) PLANTER’S TAVERN (OLDE PINK HOUSE)- Gail

SAVANNAH SMILES- Krazy Karaoke Night SAVANNAH THEATRE- Jukebox Journey (3 pm) SEA DAWGS (Tybee)- Live Music TBA (1 pm) SLUGGERS- 5 Point Productions’ Karaoke (10 pm) SORRY CHARLIE’S- Live Music TBA (6:30 pm) STINGRAY’S (Tybee)- Eddie Mercer (7 pm) TANTRA LOUNGE (formerly The Monkey Bar)- Live

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FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE- Bottles & Cans (9 pm) THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head)- Terry Rini Powers

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SEPTEMBER Friday the 1st

Outformation - The Pour House, Charleston Jucifer - Ground Zero, Spartanburg Chris Duarte Group - Double Door, Charlotte Barefoot Manner - Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte Earth, Wind & Fire / Chris Botti - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte Gates Of Berlin - Blue Horse Music Hall, Augusta The Whigs - Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville

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Sunday the 3rd

Counting Crows / Goo Goo Dolls, Elliot Morris, Obsession Day - HiFi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta “Drive-Invasion” w/Blue Oyster Cult, Gore Gore Girls, Supersuckers, Sweetloves, The Reconstruction, El Capitan Gonzalez, Anna Kramer - Starlight DriveIn, Atlanta Intellekt, Mars Ill, Msieze - The EARL, Atlanta John Wesley Harding Eddie’s Attic, Decatur

Steep Canyon Rangers - Matthews Alive Festival, Matthews, NC Larry Keel And Natural Bridge Stumphtown Park, Matthews, NC Billy Currington - Festival Grounds, Kingsland

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Jucifer - Georgia Theatre, Athens Supersuckers - Music Farm, Charleston Ricky Skaggs - Brooks Center, Clemson

Wednesday the 6th

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Argyle

Local mix of ska, reggae, punk and hard jam music. Sun., 10 pm, Mercury Lounge.

Bill

Local rock power trio featuring bassist Dennis Goldbaugh of Jimmy Wolling’s Band. Their driving originals center around the first-person ruminations of guitarist/frontman Bill Sabo (formerly of Splitfinger), and their straight-up approach is refreshingly unpretentious.

Thurs., 9 pm, B & D Burgers (Southside).

Carrie Hamby

Solo gig from the leader of Florida band Singing Biscuit, that finds the critically-acclaimed acoustic guitarist and songwriter mixing in a variety of obscure covers with her own bewitching, impressionistic tunes.

Thurs., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean.

The Permanent Tourists

Excellent R & B cover band known for a killer rhythm section. Sat., Tantra Lounge (formerly The Monkey Bar).

G.E. Perry

Celebrated local electric guitarist playing blues and blues-rock.

Fri., 8 pm, Augie’s Pub (Richmond Hill) + Sat., 10 pm, Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub.

Pitboss

‘80s rock covers. Sat. (after football coverage), Wild Wing Café.

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The Rogues

Raw, unvarnished, Delta-inspired garage blues with a touch of psychedelic angst.

Thurs., 10 p.m. Savannah Blues; Fri., 9 p.m. Mansion on Forsyth Park; Sat., 8 pm, The Warehouse.

Well-known local party band playing oldies and shag music.

Sat., 9 pm, Dolphin Reef Lounge (Tybee).

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The Chuck Courtenay Band

Eric Jones’ New Era

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The Magic Rocks

Country, Southern rock and party music (covers and originals). Sat., 8 pm, Pogy’s Bar & Grill (Richmond Hill).

Modern rock and pop covers. Fri., 9 pm, Dolphin Reef Lounge (Tybee).

The Equinox Jazz Quartet

Hard-bop, and straight ahead, danceable jazz combo, led by a Louisiana-bred saxman. Sat., Tantra Lounge (formerly The Monkey Bar).

Da’ Gullah Rootz

ing Irish-based folk music and humorous asides. Mon. - Tues., Kevin Barry’s.

Deep roots reggae 4-piece out of Charleston, whose frontman is a 20-year veteran of the scene. Sat., Wild Wing Café.

Jazz quartet off-shoot of locals Silver Lining, but featuring stellar pianist Jones.

Thurs., 7 pm, North Beach Grill (Tybee).

Eclectic rcover trio whose repertoire runs from Cheap Trick to The Pixies and from Blondie to ZZ Top. With members of The 8-Tracks. Sat., 8 pm, The Warehouse.

No Loves

Recently re-formed St. Pete raunch-rock quartet mixing the straightforward plod and heavy guitar tone of AC/DC with the “screw you” attitude of The Supersuckers or The Hangmen. Sat., 10 pm, The Jinx.

‘Georgia Kyle’ Shiver

Multifaceted singing acoustic guitarist who’s steeped in the blues and folk idioms, and whose original material incorporates both. Wed., 9 pm, Fiddler’s Crab House + Thurs., 7 pm, Fannie’s On The Beach (Tybee) + Sat. (w/full band) - Sun. (w/Fiddlin’ Scott Holton), 10 pm, Café Loco (Tybee).

The Train Wrecks

Crowd-pleasing quartet mixing bluegrass rhythms with rockabilly fervor on originals and Americana covers. Fri., 7 pm & Sun., 6 pm, Dewey’s Dockside (Tybee).

The Viguba Trio

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This is the current incarnation of a band that began a few years back as The Flying Blues Biscuits and soldiered on (with a different lineup) as Mama’s Mojo before settling into this name and groove. Singing guitarist Josh Maul, bassist Ed Push (formerly of Bluesonics), and drummer Mike Fletcher have synched up with one another, and developed a fiery brand of rock-influenced electric blues that’s not unlike many of the current crop of artists on the Alligator label. Expect plenty of standards, as well as unique arrangements of old favorites. Sat., 9 pm, Jazz’d Tapas Bar.

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show is free for ALL-AGES, with a suggested $2 donation to SFMS. Fri., 7:30 pm, Wesley Monumental United Methodist (429 Abercorn St.).

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First Friday For Folk Music

Believe it or not, this will be the 123rd edition of the Savannah Folk Music Society’s monthly coffeehouse-style music showcase. This time out, they’ve got Tallahassee guitarist, percussionist and accordionist Carrie Hamby (see Music Menu), the new Statesboro-based trio Midlife Crisis (featuring Richard Flynn), and Savannah’s always-enagaging Kathy Waters, who’s known for bringing levity and off-kilter perspectives to her original topical tunes, in addition to well-known folk favorites.

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Leslie, American Gun

With a rip-snortin’ stage presence that slightly recalls everyone from Humble Pie to the MC5, Charleston’s Leslie packs an awful lot of rock history into their worn out jeans. A strangely user-friendly mixture of Led Zep bombast, blue-eyed late-’60s soul and late ‘70s glam, their loud, hard ear candy works it to the bone. Openers American Gun (Columbia, S.C.) are celebrating the release of their eponymous debut CD, which casts them as post-modern roots-rockers with a strong affinity for the twangy, bourbon-soaked vibe of Lucero, Son Volt and Steve Earle’s Dukes. A great double bill of two of the region’s most promising new acts.

Fri., 10 pm, The Jinx.

Murphy’s Law

These playfully obnoxious hardcore icons came out of NYC’s mid-’80s skatethrash scene and remain true to their roots,

The area’s largest R&B show band (13 members at last count) returns to one of their favorite venues for an evening of partying and dancing. The Bullets’ repertoire draws on rock, soul and R & B music from the ‘60s through the ‘90s, and their full horn section and several lead vocalists afford them the ability to tackle everything from old Stax/Volt nuggets to material by Tower of Power, John Hiatt, James Brown and more. This restaurant sits right on the water and is only a short drive from town. Sat., 8 pm, Sunbury Crab Co. (Sunbury).

Rebecca Zapen

If classically-trained violinist Zapen’s new CD is any indication of her strippeddown live show (just her on stringed instruments such as uke and guitar plus a standup bassist), this is a can’t miss gig. Her precociously ethereal voice lends the material a dreamlike quality that’s won comparisons to early Brian Wilson tracks, but one also hears echoes of Suzanne Vega, Petra Haden, Nick Drake and even Dressy Bessy in her quirky, introspective neo-folk. It’s an intoxicating blend of deliciously retro, childlike tunes that take a while to reveal their complexities. With opener Alex Diaz, who’s been releasing John Lennon-influenced indie-pop for over a decade under the band name Ho Chi Minh. Sat., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean. w

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For the past 6 years, the press in Houston, Tx., have celebrated their hometown hero with such titles as Best Songwriter, Best Male Vocalist and Musician of The Year. He’s been termed “Buddy Holly fronting AC/DC,” but that’s a catchy visual that’s way off the mark. Rather, his crack band of serious pros lay down a slick, late-‘90s-style bluesinfluenced alt.rock while Evans channels Bono, Springsteen and Bowie all at once in a ballsy mélange of melodrama and sinister attitude. Oh yeah — and he’s got a flattop and 90210 sideburns. Thurs., 10 pm, Guitar Bar.

despite expanding waistlines and so many lineup changes they could practically sell out this venue with prior bandmates alone.

An obvious inspiration to the young punks who’d later earn fame and fortune as The Beastie Boys, they’re in the midst of a run of larger venues with kindred spirits Gorilla Biscuits, but this detour finds them in a small, sweaty room (which is probably the best kind of joint to see them in).

Yet another relatively high-profile booking for this club. Wed., 10 pm, The Jinx.

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Set in Austria, The Illusionist stars Edward Norton as Eisenheim, an enigmatic stage magician so skilled at his profession that the locals suspect he might actually possess otherworldly powers. One of the few skeptics is Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell), a cruel ruler who sets out to prove that Eisenheim is a fake. He enlists the aid of the corrupt Chief Inspector Uhl (Paul Giamatti), yet matters become more tangled when it’s revealed that Leopold’s fiancee (Jessica Biel) was once Eisenheim’s childhood sweetheart. For a good while, The Illusionist is topflight entertainment, with its lush period setting, its assemblage of captivating magic tricks, and a delightful relationship between Eisenheim and Uhl, two men sharing a wary respect for each other (both Norton and Giamatti are excellent). But then the film makes the fatal mistake of morphing into a mystery, the type that’s agonizingly easy to figure out even before its gears can really be placed in motion. Viewers who can’t figure out the big twist should dig out those old Encyclopedia Brown paperbacks and begin rebuilding their sleuthing skills from there. w

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Oliver Stone is a divider, not a uniter. JFK alienated those who couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stomach its political speculations; Natural Born Killers alienated those who found offense with its gleeful approach to serial killer shenanigans; and Alexander alienated, well, everyone with its sheer wretchedness. So the notion of Oliver Stone tackling a movie about 9/11 almost registers as a sick joke. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You think my past films were controversial?â&#x20AC;? one could almost imagine hearing him sneer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People, you ainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen nothing yet!â&#x20AC;? So the most startling thing about World Trade Center is that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by far the least controversial movie Oliver Stone has ever made. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to find any trace of potentially incendiary material. Conversely, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also hard to get terribly excited over the final product. World Trade Center focuses on the Port Authority Police Department officers who would eventually be recognized as two of the only 20 people to be rescued from the rubble of the Twin Towers. September 11 begins as any other day for John McLoughlin (Nicolas Cage) and Will Jimeno (Michael Pena), but like everyone else on that fateful morning, they soon are having to digest incomplete messages involving an airplane crashing into one of the towers. Springing into action, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re among the men who enter the building with the intention of aiding any poten-

tial survivors, even as they try to decipher additional news items suggesting that the second tower has also been hit by a plane.

Timingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not on their side, however, as the towers collapse just as they begin making their way up from the ground to the floors above. Their colleagues lose their lives, but John and Will somehow survive, though at a great price. Both men find themselves pinned -- and in great pain -- by the fallen debris, their only glimpse of the outside world a small shaft of sunlight that pene-

cal to suggest that after the commercial and critical drubbing of Alexander, a whipped Stone was only too happy to serve up a sentimentalized tale almost certain to gain wide public approval. Working from a script by first-timer Andrea Berloff, Stone keeps his rabble-rousing methods fully in check -- even his typically frenetic shooting style has been replaced by a more somber m.o., with lengthy camera holds on saintly faces and nary a rapid jump-cut in sight. Unfortunately, the end result is a movie that

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Realizing that it will take hours -- maybe even a day or two -- before theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re found and rescued, John and Will decide that they will count on each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company to survive, by talking their way through the pain and isolation until someone discovers them.

Meanwhile, their wives (Maria Bello and Maggie Gyllenhaal) wait impatiently at their respective homes with other family members, eager to find out whether their spouses are dead or alive. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too cyni-

feels oddly impersonal. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in striking contrast to this past springâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United 93, the superb docudrama that provided audiences with a you-are-there immediacy. Every second of United 93 related in some way to the specific events of that day. On the other hand, replace the real-life characters of John McLoughlin and Will Jimeno with two fictional guys trapped in a collapsed building, and what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re left with is a 1970s-style TV movie-of-the-week, the sort that invariably starred the likes of Christopher George or

Lee Majors. For a more recent precedent, the firefighter flick Ladder 49 largely covered the same ground (in that snoozer, John Travolta and Joaquin Phoenix were the two lifesavers likewise chatting it up amid the bricks and flames). And despite the strong performances by Bello and Gyllenhaal, the numerous sequences centering on the strong-willed wives are no different than similar moments from countless WWII dramas, when the women are seen staring wistfully out of windows while their men are off trying to make the world a better place. Like United 93, World Trade Center also tries to keep politics out of the picture; instead, it focuses on the day as a shining example of American solidarity, before the government began reshaping the tragedy for its own exploitive means. Yet for all of Stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s timidity, the material brings out some undeniable truths. The movieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most poignant sequence comes when Stone chooses to briefly show the international community learning about this monstrous terrorist attack. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the moment when the U.S. had the sympathy and support of practically every country around the globe, and as we watch this segment, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re heartbroken upon realizing how the Bush Administration has spent the last five years pissing away all that goodwill, in effect turning us into a country thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now feared and despised rather than embraced and adored. A political perspective also appears through the character of Dave Karnes (Michael Shannon), a Marine who claims God personally ordered him to Ground Zero. Karnes is clearly a hero -- heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the guy who found McLoughlin and Jimeno -- yet heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also the sort of mindless warrior too easily swayed by those in charge. He swears vengeance against those who destroyed the WTC, a sentiment we can all share. Except a footnote reveals that he served two tours of duty in Iraq -- like so many others, fighting in the wrong war for the wrong reasons. Stone prefers that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think too much of such sticky situations, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his prerogative. This nonpartisan treatment certainly allows the movieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wholesome humanity to shine through, which in turn leads to some strong sequences detailing the manner in which John and Will deal with their hellish situation. This is often powerful stuff, but in the final analysis, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still a sanitized, Hollywood version of 9/11. For a harrowing experience that feels more like the real deal, United 93 is the one to see. It hits DVD on September 5.

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Like Spam, energy drinks and the music of Yanni, Will Ferrell is one of those acquired tastes that satisfy devotees while perplexing everyone else. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bâ&#x20AC;?- level Saturday Night Live player who, by virtue of one smash hit (Elf), found himself elevated to the same lofty playing field populated (presently and/or previously) by SNL superstars like

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For a while, it seemed like the greatest marketing ploy since The Blair Witch Project, as well as a revolutionary new way to make and promote movies. Come up with a catchy title, cast a way-cool actor, build the buzz over the Internet far in advance of the opening, let the online fanboys think they have a hand in actually shaping the finished product, refuse to hold criticsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; screenings not because the product is unspeakably awful but because it guarantees more ink in newspapers, and then settle back as the record-breaking grosses pour in. Well, it all worked out except for that final point. The filmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lackluster box office take (no disgrace, but nothing special) should convince studios that banking on computer-weaned kids to actually leave their keyboards to venture out of the house and pay for a movie was, is and will remain a bad idea. As for the picture itself, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t quite deliver on its thrill-a-minute premise -- even star Samuel L. Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highly publicized quip about the â&#x20AC;&#x153;motherfuckinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; snakesâ&#x20AC;? registers as much ado about nothing. Jackson stars as an FBI agent assigned to protect an eyewitness (Nathan Phillips) to a mob slaying; once the villains ascertain which flight theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be taking to make that important court date, they manage to fill the aircraft with rattlesnakes, cobras, boa constrictors. Director David Ellis and his three scripters have the title terrors chomp down on lips, eyes, breasts and even a penis, but given the overall lack of creativity invested in this project, it ultimately feels as rote and joyless as a typical slasher flick.

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John Belushi, Bill Murray and Eddie Murone of the finest horror yarns in many a full phy, Ferrell often seems adrift on the big moon. The central character is Sarah (Shauscreen, appearing in more flops than hits na Macdonald), a Scottish woman who, as and frequently wearing out his welcome in the picture opens, suffers a terrible loss. Cut even the smallest roles (as one example, the to a year later, when two of Sarah’s close funny Weddings Crashers stopped dead in friends, the easygoing Beth (Alex Reid) and its tracks around the time he showed up for the competitive Juno (Natalie Mendoza), his extended cameo). So while some folks talk their fellow outdoor enthusiast into swear by his 2004 starring vehicle Anchortagging along on a spelunking expedition man: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, I’m not deep in the Appalachian mountains. They’re one of them. This one-note movie struck me joined by three other women -- Juno’s feisty as annoying rather than amusing, meanprotégée Holly (Nora-Jane Noone) and ing I wasn’t exactly anticipating Ferrell and sisters Rebecca (Saskia Mulder) and Sam director Adam McKay reteaming for a com- (MyAnna Buring) -- and together the sextet edy about a NASCAR redneck. My misembark on an adventure that they hope will take. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky not only produce the desired sense of merriBobby is often uproarious, and it’s clever in ment but will also allow Sarah to move past a way that Anchorman rarely attempted. her recent tragedy, even if only temporarily.

While it never reaches the giddy highs of last summer’s premiere stupid-smart com1/2 edy, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, it’s consistently MIAMI VICE Since his days as a guiding light on the pleasurable and offers a steady stream of trendsetting TV series from the 1980s, Milaugh-out-loud moments. You won’t respect chael Mann has established himself as an yourself the next morning, of course, but accomplished moviemaker with such hits as while it unfolds, you’ll be happy to lower The Last of the Mohicans, Heat and The Inyourself to its level. Like Ron Burgundy, Ricky Bobby is also an egotistical, none-too- sider. So his decision to bring Miami Vice to the big screen wasn’t the act of a desperate bright boor. “I piss excellence,” he declares, has-been eager to recapture some of his forand his standing as NASCAR’s best driver mer glory. Mann has instead elected to turn certainly signals that he’s excellent at somehis Vice into something altogether leaner thing. He has a best friend (John C. Reilly) and meaner -- if not necessarily tighter. The who’s even dumber than he is, a blonde tromovie runs approximately 2-1/4 phy wife (Leslie Bibb) who’s always looking hours, and audito get ahead, and ences expecting a two obnoxious sons zippy action flick named Walker and will find this bo-oTexas Ranger (“But o-ring indeed. Yet we call him TR for those who can tune short”). Ricky has Psychotronic Presents Mr. into its wavelength spent his life trying T’s Be Somebody or Be will frequently find to work out issues themselves fascinatSomebody’s Fool with his deadbeat ed by its beautifully dad (Gary Cole, composed shots, delivering the film’s The A-Team’s Mr. T raps, dances and its startling bursts shrewdest comic gives advice to adolescents in this uninof violence and its performance), but tentionally hilarious 1984 motivational baffling narrative that doesn’t excuse video Be Somebody, or Be Somebody’s segues. The film his repellent beFool. Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. Seating begins at centers on Miami havior and the way 7:30 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. cops Sonny Crockett he takes everyone Park Ave. Cost: $5. Call: 233-4447. w and Ricardo Tubbs and everything for (Colin Farrell and granted. Clearly, Jamie Foxx in the Ricky Bobby is roles once upon primed to receive a a time played by Don Johnson and Philip comeuppance, and it arrives in the form of Michael Thomas) as they travel through the Jean Girard (hilarious Sacha Baron Cohen), Americas from Miami on down to take care a French homosexual race car driver whose of some particularly nasty drug kingpins. prowess on the track leads to Ricky’s fall Along the way, Crockett falls for one of the from grace and his subsequent (and humdrug outfit’s power players (the great Gong bled) climb back to the top.

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Info correct as of the Monday prior to our going to press. Call venues for updates. other to survive. There’s no back story to any of this: What we see is what we get. Unfortunately, such iconic images are only as good as the movie stars propping them up, and while Foxx and Farrell can glower with the best of them, neither of them possess the weight of personality or aura of invincibility that, say, Clint Eastwood or John Wayne could summon without breaking stride.

JOHN TUCKER MUST DIE

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The biggest problem with John Tucker Must Die is that it uses Cheap Trick’s “I Want You to Want Me” as its anthem for blissed-out teen love -- unfortunate, since the delightful high school comedy 10 Things I Hate About You already went that route, with a far greater return on its investment in Ye Olde Rock Catalogue. Tucker’s other mistake is that it never seems to be aiming very high: This is the type of film in which the token adult figure offering words of wisdom to wayward youth is a character played by, uh, Jenny McCarthy. John Tucker Must Die is the usual pandering claptrap, centering on the efforts of three high school beauties -- brainy Carrie (Arielle Kebbel), slutty Beth (Sophia Bush) and flippant Heather (Ashanti) -- to get revenge against the stud (Jesse Metcalfe) who’s been simultaneously dating all of them. After several failed attempts at meting out just desserts, they decide to break his heart by getting him to fall for wallflower Kate (Brittany Snow) and then having her dump him. Kate agrees to the plan, but matters become messy once she finds herself attracted to both the straight-laced John and his brother Scott (Penn Badgley), who establishes his rebel credentials by sporting long hair and listening to Elvis Costello.

THE ANT BULLY  1/2

The Ant Bully has talent to burn: Julia Roberts, Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Paul Giamatti. But as was the case with

Bruce Willis in the recent (and inexplicably popular) Over the Hedge, this is yet another example of hiring big stars for the sole purpose of -- what exactly? Do 10-year-olds really care that acting legend Meryl Streep is voicing the role of the Ant Queen? Wouldn’t they rather hear Raven or Hilary or one of the other kids’ cable TV stars in the part?

MONSTER HOUSE  Monster House’s protagonist, DJ (voiced by Mitchel Musso), is a shy outcast who’s light on the brawn but heavy on the brains. He’s the only one in his neighborhood who realizes that something’s not right within the creepy house that’s directly across the street, a rotting mansion owned by a nasty old man named Nebbercracker (Steve Buscemi). What initially appears to be a straightforward haunted house tale morphs into a haunting tale about love, retribution and acceptance, with a backstory that’s as affecting as it is unexpected.

PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN’S CHEST 1/2

At 145 minutes, Dead Man’s Chest ends up providing too much bang for the buck. The effects-driven action scenes are clearly the picture’s highlights, and they alone make Dead Man’s Chest worth the price of admission. Johnny Depp’s still a lot of fun as the scurrilous Jack Sparrow, but a headline-grabbing performance that seemed blazingly original the first time around no longer has the power to surprise. Orlando Bloom’s Will and Keira Knightley’s Elizabeth are even less developed. w

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Activism & Politics

AMBUCS

is dedicated to creating mobility and independence of people with disabilities Volunteers meet every first and third Monday at 7 p.m. at Fire Mountain Restaurant on Stephenson Ave. Call Kevin Sheehan at 691-2934 or send email to kshe62@aol.com..

Chatham County Democratic Committee

Chatham County Democratic Women For information, call Maxine Harris at 3520470 or 484-3222.

Savannah Area Young Republicans

Brent Brown, who is running for Labor Commissioner, will speak about what the commissioner’s duties are and what he would do for Georgia on Thursday, Aug. 31 at The Exchange on Waters. The social starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting at 7 p.m. Call 572-8528.

Savannah Branch NAACP

For information, call 233-4161.

Savannah Republican Club

Meets every second Tuesday of the month.

Call 927-7170.

Savannah Area Young Republicans Call Alexandra Tabarrok at 572-8528.

Skidaway Island Democrats

Chatham County Young Democrats

Call Tom Oxnard at 598-4290 or send e-mail to oxhouse@aol.com.

Chatham County Young Republicans

Auditions

Call Cory at 508-3335 or send email to c@ depthllc.com.

For information, visit www.savannahyr.com or call Brad Morrison at 596-4810.

Drinking Liberally

meets at The Caledonian at the corner of Abercorn and 41st streets, just north of Victory Drive. Promoting democracy one pint at a time -- share politics while sharing a pitcher. This is an informal gathering of like-minded, left-leaners who may want to trade ideas, get more involved and just enjoy each other’s company. Meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. For information, visit www.

DrinkingLiberally.org or send email to august1494@excite.com.

League of Women Voters

meets on the first Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in Room 3 of the Heart and Lung Building at Candler Hospital. Membership is open to anyone 18 and older.

Libertarian Party of Chatham County meets each Monday at 8:30 p.m. at Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St. Call 3083934 or visit http://www.no-debts.com/chathamlibertariansga.html.

National Council of Negro Women

meets the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum.

Planned Parenthood

meets the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. For info, call Heather Holloway at 352-4052 or heather.holloway@ppfa.org. Volunteers are needed for Planned Parenthood, and will meet the second Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at The Sentient Bean. For information about volunteering, call Megan Burgoyne at 3524052 or megan.burgoyne@ppfa.org.

Savannah Area Republican Women

meet the first Wednesday of every month at the Johnny Harris Restaurant Banquet Room on Victory Drive. The social starts at 11:30 a.m. and lunch is at noon. The cost is $13. Make reservations by noon on the

History Theatre

This new downtown dinner theater venue will hold auditions for its firsit production, Wings to Fly, a Savannah historical drama with dance and music. The play will open in late October and run 4-6 times a week.

Performers will be paid. Cast needs incluce black female and male actors/dancers and s8ingers, and white male actors/dancers.

Auditions are by appointment only. Call 786-6384.

Savannah Actor’s Theatre

will hold multiple auditions for a regional premiere production of famed horror author Clive Barker’s Crazyface. Auditions will be held Sept. 2, 3, 8 and 9 at 3 p.lm. at The Ark Theater, 703D Louisville Rd. A monologue under 2 minutes would be appreciated, but is not required. The production will be performed Oct. 13-31 at The Ark Theatre. For information, call 232-6080 or auditions@ savannahactorstheatre.org.

Benefits & Fund Raisers

4th Annual Eyeglass Roundup

The Wilmington Island Lions Club will collect used eyeglasses, lenses, eyeglass cases and hearing aids to be cleaned, refurbished Whether your interest is used books, antiques, or something in the middle,

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and distributed to those in need Sept. 1-4 at Wal-Mart on U.S. 80 and at the Krogers on Johnny Mercer Boulevard and Diamond Causeway. Call 897-1234 or 897-2335.

Auction and Lowcountry Boil at Old Fort Jackson

This annual event will be held Saturday, Sept. 2 to benefit the Coastal Heritage Society. There will be a silent auction. The cost is $15 adults and $10 children 6-12 for CHS members and $18 adults and $12 children 6-12 for non-members. Children 5 and under will be admitted free. For tickets, call 651-3673 or send e-mail to kkornegay@ chasgeorgia.org.

Give for the Gulf

is a year-long, comprehensive Armstrong Atlantic State University initiative that will raise funds and provide community services for evacuees of Hurricane Katrina. Visit www.armstrong.edu/katrina.

The Hidden Treasure

A book of photography taken at Tybee Island by Dr. Gustave “Stavie” Kreh is being sold with proceeds going to the Chatham Academy at Royce Center for Children and the Marine Science Center of Tybee Island. The book costs $29.95 and may be purchased online at www.tybeetreasure.com and in area gift shops.

Youth Songwriting Competition

Sept. 1 is the deadline for submissions. The top contestants will share $1,000 in prizes.

Any resident of Savannah or Chatham County who has not reached his or her 20th birthday by Oct. 14 is eligible to participate.

Participants must submit an original song, written in the acoustic folk ballad tradition, on cassette tape or compact disk and send it to SFMS, 1111 B Bay St., Tybee Island, 31328. The first-place winner will receive $500 and will be asked to perform at the Savannah Folk Music Festival on Oct. 15.

Call Hank Weisman of the Savannah Folk Music Society at 786-6953.

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Pride 2006 Fund-raiser

The Blue Party will be held Sept. 2 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Blaine’s Back Door Bar. The Miss Savannah Pride Pageant will be held Sept. 14 at 10 p.m. at Club One. The Pre-Pride Party will be held Sept. 15 from open to close at Blaine’s Back Door Bar. The Pride Festival will be held Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at The Starland District. The Unity Party will be held Sept. 16 from open to close at Club One.

Tybee Turtle Tour

This program is sposnored by the Tybee Arts Association to raise money to help save turtles through ecological education in a public art forum. Fifty fiberglass statues of sea turtles have been placed around Tybee Island and vicinity, and volunteers are being sought to decorate them. Organizational meetings are being held Wednesdays at 7pm, at the old school behind the new gym on Tybee. Visit www.TybeeTurtleTour.org. The tour will be active through autumn, 2007.

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Adult Education

The Women’s Center of Wesley Community Centers, 1601 Drayton St., offers tutoring Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in basic literacy skills, GED preparation and computer training. Call 447-5711.

The Art School

Class offerings include children’s art classes, with afterschool art instruction for ages 6 through teens. Ages 6-8 attend one hour a week for $55 per month. Ages 9 through teens attend one and a half hours per week for $70 per month. Tuition includes supplies. Classes also are available for adults and advanced teens 16 and up Mondays 7-9 p.m. and Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to noon, with students working in the medium of their choice. Weekly figure drawing sessions are held Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $60 for six-week sessions or $15 drop in. Artists bring their own materals. Preregistration and pre-payment are required.

Figure drawing weekends will be held Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept.

15-16, Oct. 6-7 and Dec. 1-2. The cost is $35 per day. A pastel portrait workshop with a live model and instruction by Chin-Chen Hung will be held Nov. 10-11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $170 and class size is

the 411|Free Will Astrology ARIES (March 21-April 19): The *Weekly World News*

suggests that we celebrate a new holiday this week, National Hate Day. For 24 hours, it would be socially acceptable to drain off the rancid opinions, bitter spleen, and sickening ideas we’ve been hoarding. While every sign of the zodiac can profit from this massive purge of psychic pus, no one has as much need or would experience more healthful benefits than you Aries.

For best results, add a touch of humor to your howls, and don’t you dare actually hurt anyone. Screaming gibberish into a lavender-scented pillow is especially recommended.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “In every work of genius we

recognize our own rejected thoughts,” wrote American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. “They come back to us with a certain alienated majesty.” The first part of your assignment, Taurus, is to identify other people’s brilliant creations that remind you of good ideas of your own that you’ve failed to develop. The second part of your assignment is to do something--anything!-to correct for your neglect. Get started on your own masterpiece.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In 1957, when Melba Patillo

Beales was 15 years old, she and eight other students volunteered to be the first African Americans to integrate all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. For months, she and her cohorts were spat upon, beat up, and threatened with death by bigots.

Her grandmother stayed awake all night holding a loaded shotgun, guarding the family home against assaults. Years later Beales wrote *Warriors Don’t Cry,* a memoir of that traumatic time. I have a psychotherapist friend in Seattle who gives copies of this book to certain clients who are inclined to inflate their own suffering. “Read about Beales’ ordeal,” she tells them, “and you’ll feel less overwhelmed by your own problems.” That’s your assignment, Gemini.

Study people whose lot in life is far worse than yours.

Get some perspective.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Praising actor Jim Carrey at

limited. The Art School is located at 74 W. Montgomery Cross Rd., No. B-2. Call Lind Hollingsworth at 921-1151 or visit www.

TheArtSchool-Sav.com.

Baby sign classes

Savannah Speech & Hearing Center is offering Baby Sign classes for babies aged 8-14 months and their parents. The cost is $50, which includes materials. To register, call 355-4601.

Clay Classes in Hand-building

will be held Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Carolyne’s Studio.

An open studio is available Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, call 925-5465.

Creativity Workshop for Mommies To Be

will be held at the Savannah Yoga Center and taught by the center’s director, Kelley J. Boyd. A Sacred Birth Art Workshop is a fourweek series that will begin Sept. 10 from 5:30-7 p.m. The cost of that program is $150 for the expectant mother and $25 per person for anyone who accompanies her, which includes materials and a light dinner. It will be held at at Epworth Methodist Church, 2201 Bull St. Artistic ability or experience is not required. Payment and registration can

be done at www.savannahyoga.com (click on Birth Art) or by calling 441-6653.

Davenport House Docent Training is conducted every February, July and October. Call 236-8097 or send email to jcredle@savbusiness.net.

Fall Visual Arts Classes

The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs is now registering students for its fall visual arts classes. Day and evening classes are offered in ceramics, painting, portfolio preparation, jewelry making and stained glass for children, teens and adults. All classes are held at S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St.Call 651-4248 or visit www. savannahga.gov/arts.

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute

Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children are held at 15 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 921-4646 or 220-6570 to register.

First Steps parent education program

This parent education and support program is based at St. Joseph’s/Candler. Call 8196910.

Get Published

Coaching and editing services by Christopher Scott, published author and long-time writing teacher. One-on-one

coaching, manuscript editing for fiction, non-fiction, creative non-fiction and memoirs. Call 398-1727 or send e-mail to cscott613@comcast.net for details and rates.

Guided Imagery

Change your life with guided imagery.

Read about it in Oprah magazine, January 2006. Ditch anxiety, manage deadlines, lose weight, recovery from surgery. Call the Alpha Institute, 201-0071.

Highest Praise School of the Arts

of Overcoming by Faith is offering vocal, piano and dance classes that will begin Sept.

5 and are open to anyone from Pre-K to adult. Visit overcomingbyfaith.org or call 927-8601.

Housing Authority of Savannah Classes

Free classes will be offered at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. Some classes are on-going.

Adult Literacy is offered every Monday and Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. Homework Help is offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4:30 p.m. The Community Computer Lab is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Aug. 24 from 2-3:30 p.m., Make Time to Listen -- Take Time to

by Rob Brezsny the MTV Movie Awards, Will Ferrell proclaimed “This man’s versatility makes Thomas Jefferson look like a big fat idiot.” That’s rather hyperbolic, considering that Jefferson was not only President of the United States, but also an architect, author, musician, horticulturist, lawyer, archaeologist, inventor, surveyor, and mathematician. Let’s say, to be more accurate, that Carrey is maybe five percent as versatile as Jefferson. That will help you get a realistic understanding of my meaning when I tell you that though you may not make Jim Carrey look like a big fat idiot in the coming weeks, you’ll have the potential to match his multifaceted, adaptable, puttylike resourcefulness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I really encourage you to have

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): When offered a choice between

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): What happens to buttered

dueling interpretations, you should opt for elegant and generous stories over vulgar, boring, and unimaginative tales. While the no-nonsense, just- the-facts approach may seem to explain everything just fine, I assure you that there will always be catalytic enigmas lurking beneath the surface. This is one time when poet John Keats’ rule will be in full effect: “If something is not beautiful, it is probably not true.” Transcend the obvious, please. Rebel against the ravaging numbness of plain old everyday ugliness.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Editors at the prestigious UK

medical journal *Lancet* have called for the legalization of LSD and other psychedelic drugs. They’re not envisioning a thousand totally buzzed freaks dancing deliriously at an outdoor festival, however. Rather, they want to make it possible for researchers to carefully explore the therapeutic benefits of altering consciousness. “The blanket ban on psychedelic drugs continues to hinder safe and controlled investigation of their potential benefits,” they said. Be inspired by their example, Virgo. What taboo is it high time for you to break in a discerning way? What inhibition no longer serves you, even though at one time it might have kept you safe and sane? What conventional wisdom based on fear has infected you, preventing you from experimenting with exciting possibilities?

a celebration. The planets are urging you to revel and rejoice, too. I wouldn’t be surprised if God Herself is rooting for you to whip up festivities worthy of a jubilee. So what are you waiting for? What? You say you don’t have anything to celebrate? I beg to differ. How about extolling the end of your addiction to a timewasting delusion? Or maybe the loss of a “privilege” that encouraged you to be lazy, or the end of a false hope that kept you stuck in the past? How about if you throw a party to express your gratitude at finally being forced to embrace a creative limitation that will ultimately set you free? toast when it accidentally falls off a table? According to folk wisdom, it’s more likely to land buttered face down, and hence create a bigger mess than if it had fallen dry side down. In a research paper published in the *European Journal of Physics,* Robert A. J. Matthews scientifically verified that this folk wisdom is accurate. Or at least it is when conditions are normal.

But conditions are far from normal for you, Scorpio.

Cosmic assistance and good luck are flowing your way in such abundance that they’re rendering some laws of nature temporarily irrelevant. If you knock your toast off the table each morning for the next 15 days (and it’s quite possible you will, given how excitable you are), it’s not likely to ever fall butter-side down.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “If you want to upset the

law that all crows are black,” wrote William James, “you mustn’t show that no crows are; it is enough if you prove one single crow to be white.”

Philosopher Jonathan Zap applies this idea to his ruminations about telepathy. He says that if there is even one irrefutable case in which two minds have communicated with each other at a distance and without the aid of technology, then telepathy must be a fundamental human capacity. I believe this is an important line of thought for you to consider, Sagittarius. Why? Because you’ve entered the Season of the White Crow.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you were at the Burning

Man festival in the Nevada desert right now, you might be racing your souped-up tricycle through a miniature golf course-style maze while dressed in a superhero costume, after which you’d enjoy a sushi dinner served on the naked belly of a good-looking clown. Or maybe you’d be exploring the benefits of a short duration marriage to a temporary soulmate selected for you by a seven-year-old girl deity sitting on a neon green plastic throne surrounded by a circle of flame. Since you’re probably not at Burning Man, however, you’ve got to find other ways to carry out your astrological mandate, which is to enjoy semi-crazy acts of liberation you’d normally never try.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Why just ask the donkey in

me to speak to the donkey in you when I have so many other beautiful animals and brilliant colored birds inside that are all longing to say something wonderful and exciting to your heart?” That’s the question Daniel Ladinsky asks in his translation of a poem by the Persian mystic poet Hafiz. I’d like you to ponder it, Aquarius. You’re in a phase when you have an exceptional ability to bring out the best and brightest in your allies. Uncoincidentally, doing that will result in your allies having a magical ability to bring out the best and brightest in you.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you’re alert, people whose

magic you had become deadened to will reveal stirring secrets. Places you’ve visited a thousand times may seem to have undergone an overnight transformation, exposing you to a series of mini-awakenings that ultimately add up to a full-blown *aha.* You may find yourself penetrating to the heart of mysteries that you previously didn’t even realize were mysteries. By week’s end, if you’re brave enough to keep welcoming the surprises, you will be ripped free from an especially sneaky illusion and reunited with a lost fragment of your soul. w

Life Challenge Consulting

When would now be a great time to engage yourself in life-changing strategies. Career; stress reduction; spirituality. Free initial halfhour consultation. Call Cindy Beach, M.S., at 429-7265.

Mindfulness and Ordinary Recovery

Indepth exploration of the 11th step.

Meditation and contemplation instruction provided as it applies to recovery and maintenance. Classes are held on Monday from noon to 1 p.m. or 7:30-8:30 p.m. Class fee is $12. 313 E. Harris St. For information, call Cindy Beach, M.S., 429-7265.

Puppet Shows

are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center for schools, day cares, libraries, churches, community events and fairs. Call 447-6605.

Rising Interest Rates

Savannah Entrepreneurial Center offers a variety of business classes. The center is at 801 E. Gwinnett St. Call 6523582.

Tybee Island Marine Science Center

offers hands-on classes for students of all ages from pre-kindergarten through adults.

Classes include microscope labs, squid dissection, guided beach walks and tours of the Science Center. Call 786-5917 or visit www. tybeemsc.org.

Women’s Retreat

A program for women who choose to make the journey as important as the destination. This experiential weekend retreat is designed for the woman who is ready to make the changes necessary to consciously live the vibrant, balanced life for which she was born. It will be held Sept. 14-17 in Dahlonega. The cost is $400 all-inclusive.

Call Elizabeth Loyd at 429-3078 or ebloyd@ aol.com.

Clubs & Organizations

AASU Sci-Fi Fantasy Club

This is an official student club of Armstrong Atlantic State University that accepts non-students as associate members. It is devoted to the exploration and enjoyment of the genres of science fiction and fantasy.

Activities include book discussions, movie screenings, role playing game sessions, board and card games, guest speakers, episode marathons and armor demonstrations. Provides guest speakers to educators upon request. Call Michael at 220-8129, send e-mail to lightmagus@yahoo.com or mccauln1981@hotmail.com. or visit http:// aasuscifi.proboards105.com/index.cgi.

Bike Night with Mikie

every Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at The Red Zone Bar and Grill in Richmond Hill. Half of the proceeds of a 50/50 drawing go to the military for phone cards and other items.

Buy Local Savannah

will meet Aug. 31 at 11:30 a.m. at the Pirates’ House. Guest speaker will be “Hollywood Ron” Higgins of Savannah Movie Tours. The cost is $15 per person, which includes lunch, drink and tip. To RSVP, call Joe Ippolito at 844-6991.

Chihuahua Club of Savannah

A special little club for special little dogs and their owners meets one Saturday each month at 10:30 a.m. For information, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ ChiSavannah/.

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meets monthly on the first Monday at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Check www.cleancoast.org for event schedule.

Coastal Bicycle Touring Club of Savannah

Visit www.cbtc.org for meeting schedule and more information. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at Tubby’s Tank House restaurant in Thunderbolt at 6:30 p.m. 728-5989.

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Daughters of Destiny

An ongoing seminar for women who want to make changes in their lives through spirituality and positive reinforcement meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at Daughters of Destiny House, 12 E. 41st St. Facilitated by Miriam Center. Call 663-0894.

Discussion Group for Unsung Heroes

You may not require recognition but someone else may want to know your story and it could make a difference in your life.

Discussion groups or meetings will be set up. For info, send e-mail to unsung-heros@ hotmail.com.

English Style Table Soccer

Savannah Subbuteo Club. Call 667-7204 or visit http://savannahsubbuteo.tripod.com.

Historic Victorian Neighborhood Association

meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. between Park Avenue and Duffy Street. Call 236-8546.

Introducing the Work of Byron Katie

is a group that meets every other Wednesday afternoon in Savannah and every other Friday afternoon in Statesboro at 3 p.m. Free of charge and open to the public. See what happens when you question your stressful beliefs with this powerful and simple tool.

It has been life changing for many people.

Introductory video or audio CDs will be presented in each session. Call 484-0134.

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is the civilian, volunteer auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and is involved in search and rescue, aerospace education and cadet programs. Meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. for cadets (12-18 years old) and 7 p.m. for adult members at the former Savannah Airport terminal building off Dean Forest Road.

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meets the first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 184 in Thunderbolt. Call 786-4508.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

Meet new friends and enjoy a welcome break. Hear guest speakers on topics relevant to mothering, along with discussion time, creative activities and more, because mothering matters. Call for the location, date and time of the next meeting. MOPS is for all mothers with children from birth to kindergarten. Child care is provided. Visit www.mops.org or call 898-4344.

No Kidding!

is the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first social club for single and married adults who do not have children.

Meet other non-parents at events and activities. For information on No Kidding! visit www.nokidding.net or send e-mail to luluette@prodigy.net.

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Rogue Phoenix Sci-Fi Fantasy Club

Members of Starfleet International and The Klingon Assault Group meet twice a month, on the first Sunday at 4 pm. at Books-AMillion and the third Tuesday at Chenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chinese Restaurant at 20 E. Derenne Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Call 692-0382, email kasak@ comcast.net or visit www.roguephoenix.org.

St. Almo

The name stands for Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks are held Sundays (weather permitting). Meet at 6:25 p.m. at Canine Palace, 618 Abercorn St. Call 234-3336.

Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce

will hold its Taste of Tybee Business Connection Thursday, Aug. 24 from 5:307:30 p.m. at the Tybee Pier and Pavilion. The cost is $5 for members and $15 for member guests. Call Susan Smith at 644-6434 or ssmith@savannahchamber.com.

Savannah Area Landlord & Real Estate Investors Association

Learn to be a real estate investor or landlord.

Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Spiva Law Group, 12020 Abercorn St. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.

Savannah Area Sacred Harp Singers

The public is invited to come and sing early American music and folk hymns from the shape note tradition. This nondenominational community musical activity emphasizes participation, not performance.

Songs are from The Sacred Harp, an oblong songbook first published in 1844. Call 6550994.

Savannah Art Association

meets the second Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. Call 232-7731.

Savannah Brewersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; League

Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St. 447-0943. Call 447-0943 or visit www.hdb.org and click on Clubs, then Savannah Brewers League.

Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States

has a dinner meeting the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 6 p.m. at the Hunter Club, Hunter Army Airfield. Call John Findeis at 748-7020.

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Savannah Jaycees

for young professionals ages 21 to 39 is a Junior Chamber of Commerce that focuses on friendship, career development and community involvement. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is included and there is no charge for guests.

Call 961-9913 or visit www.savannahjaycees. com.

Savannah Kennel Club

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This group meets every first Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Savannah Dog Park at 41st and Drayton streets. All humans and dogs who live in a pug household are welcome. A donation to the Savannah Dog Park would be appreciated. Contact Mike or Melinda at kennedy.mike@comcast.net.

Savannah Toastmasters

helps you improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment on Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at Memorial Health University Medical Center, Conference Room C. 352-1935.

Tybee Performing Arts Society

meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the old Tybee school All interested, please attend or send e-mail to ried793@ netscape.com.

Urban Professionals

meets first Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at Vu at the Hyatt on Bay Street. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not having fun, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not doing it right. Call 272-9830 or send e-mail to spannangela@hotmail.com.

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Overcoming by Faith will present dance workshop classes in jazz, West African praise, ballet, gospel, hip hop and more.

Classes are open to males and females from Pre-K through adult. Call 927-8601 or visit www.overcomingbyfaith.org.

Adult Ballet &â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Modern Dance Classes

at Islands Dance Academy, 115 Charlotte Dr, Whitemarsh Island near Publix shopping center. Challenging, rewarding and fun. All levels and body types welcome.

Beginner-Intermediate Adult Ballet is held Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced Ballet is held Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Beginner Adult Modern is Mondays from 1-2 p.m. Intermediate/ Advanced Modern is Mondays from 1011:30 a.m. A variety of youth classes ages 3 to teen are available. Call Sue Braddy at 897-2100.

Argentine Tango Practice and Lesson Learn the dance while having fun Sundays from 1:30-3:30 at the Doris Martine Dance Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. $2 per person.

Call 925-7416.

Flamenco Enthusiasts

Dance or learn flamenco in Savannah with the Flamenco Cooperative. Meetings are held on Saturdays from 1 to 2:30 or 3 p.m. at the Maxine Patterson School of Dance. Any level welcome. If you would like to dance, accompany or sing, contact Laura Chason at laura_chason@yahoo.com.

Mahogany Shades of Beauty Inc.

offers dance classes, including hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step, as well as modeling and acting classes. All ages and all levels are welcome.

Call Mahogany B. at 272-8329.

Salsa Dance Lessons

Salsa classes for beginners are offered every Friday from 6-7 p.m. at the Maxine Patterson School of Dance Studio, 2212 Lincoln St. You do not need a partner. Call 898-2296 or send e-mail to irdelatoru@ yahoo.com.

The Savannah Shag Club

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Ongoing classes include Hip Hop/Funk on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Adult Beginner Ballet on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. There are a variety of advanced classes daily. The Studio is located at 2805 Roger Lacey Ave. just off the intersection of Skidaway and Victory. Call 695-9149 or 356-8383 or visit ww.thestudiosav.com.

Youth Dance Program

The West Broad Street YMCA, Inc. presents its Instructionalâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Dance Program in jazz and ballet for kids 4 to 18. $30 per month for one class and $35 per month for both classes. Call 233-1951.

Fitness

Jade Lotus Tai Chi Group

Classes are offered Saturdays from 9:3011:30 a.m. and Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. at the Unity Church, 2320 Sunset Blvd. Dropin rate is $10, $8 for students or 10 classes for $80, $70 for students. All experience levels are welcome. Look on the web at www.jadelotustaichi.com.

The Jewish Education Alliance

Join Amy Levy at 9:45 am on Fridays for yoga. Fee is $35 per month, Water Aerobics, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10:30 am. Fee is $42 a month for up to 16 sessions, Step Aerobics will be offered at the JEA on Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 6:15 am. Cost is $35 per month. Call Drew Edmonds at 3558111.

Ladies Living Smart fitness club

provides nutritional education and exercise to encourage lifestyle changes at the St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. at 5:30 p.m. Call 447-6605.

Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pilates Classes

are offered at the St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s/Candler Center for WellBeing, Suite 203 of the Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. Four sessions are $30, eight sessions are $50.

Pre-register by calling 819-6463.

Pregnancy Yoga

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Student massage and yoga classes are offered at the Savannah School of Massage Therapy, Inc. Cost ranges from $20 to $30 for a one-hour massage and sessions are instructor supervised. Call 355-3011 for an appointment. Multi-level yoga classes are offered Monday and Friday at 5:45 p.m. Cost is $10 for drop-ins, $40 for a package card of five classes. Walk-ins are welcome. The school is located at 6413B Waters Ave. www. ssomt.com.

Center for Wellbeing Hatha Yoga classes

are offered Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Suite 203 of the Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. Cost is $30 for four sessions or $50 for 8 sessions. 819-6463.

Free Nutritional Counseling/Body Fat Testing

by certified nutritional consultants. Muscle Quest Sports Nutrition Center, 109 Jefferson St. downtown. Call ahead to reserve a space at 232-4784.

An eight-week session will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:15 p.m. in offices located at 7116 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Pre-natal yoga helps mother-to-be prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor and delivery. The instructor is Ann Carroll. Cost is $90 for once a week or $150 for twice a week for the 8-week session. Call 596-0584 or send e-mail to ann@aikyayoga.com.

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Level I/II Flow Yoga from 9-10:15 a.m., Community Flow Yoga from 4:15-5:15 p.m. and Dynamic Flow Yoga from 6-7:15 p.m.; Friday, Dynamic Flow Level I/II Yoga from 10-11:15 a.m.; Saturday, All Levels Flow Yoga from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; and Sunday, Community Flow Yoga from 5-6 p.m. Located at the International Center for Leadership and Coaching, 25 E. 40th St. at Drayton Street. Call Director Kelley Boyd at 441-6653, email kelley@savannahyoga.com or visit www.savannahyoga.com.

Tai Chi Classes

are offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Suite 203, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. Four sessions are $30 or eight sessions are $50. Call 819-6463.

Water aerobics at the JEA

The Jewish Educational Alliance is offering aquatics classes. Call Shannon at 748-2393. classes taught by Debra Whalen R.Y.T. are offered Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Muscle Quest Sports Nutrition Center, 109 Jefferson St. downtown. $10 drop-in fee.

Call ahead to reserve a space at 232-4784.

The Yoga Room

Monday Level I and II 6:30-8 p.m., Mommy and Me Yoga 4-5 p.m. Tuesday Level II and III from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday Level I from 10-11:30 a.m. and Level I and II from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday Power Yoga from 6:307:30 p.m. Friday Level I from 6-7:30 p.m.

Saturday Power Yoga from 9-10 a.m. Sunday Vinyasa from 10:30 to noon and Level II and III from 5-6:30 p.m. Private sessions are available. Visit www.thesavannahyogaroom. com or call 898-0361.

Yogalates Classes

are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler for WellBeing on Thursdays from 5:45-6:45 p.m. in Suite 203 of the Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. The cost is $30 for four sessions or $50 for eight sessions. Call 819-6463.

Gay & Lesbian

First City Network Board Meeting

Meets the first Monday at 6 p.m. at FCN’s office, 307 E. Harris St., 3rd floor. 236-2489.

First City Network Community Center and Library

The FCN Community Center & Library is open Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visitors are welcome to check out gay/lesbian books and obtain information on “Gay Savannah” businesses and happenings. www.firstcitynetwork.com. 236-CITY

First City Network’s Workforce project offers assistance to youth and young adults who need and want a job or a better job.

Call 236-2489 or send e-mail to bwooten@ comcast.net.

Gay AA Meeting

meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 307 E. Harris St., second floor. For information, contact Ken at 398-8969.

Georgia Equality Savannah

is the local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 944-0996.

Pride 2006 Fund-raiser

The Blue Party will be held Sept. 2 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Blaine’s Back Door Bar. The Miss Savannah Pride Pageant will be held Sept. 14 at 10 p.m. at Club One. The Pre-Pride Party will be held Sept. 15 from

open to close at Blaine’s Back Door Bar. The Pride Festival will be held Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at The Starland District. The Unity Party will be held Sept. 16 from open to close at Club One.

Standout

is First City’s gay youth support group.

Meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the FCN Headquarters, 307 E. Harris St., 3rd floor.

Call 657-1966.

What Makes A Family

is a children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Groups range in age from 10 to 18 and are held twice a month. Call 352-2611.

Health

Be Stress Free

Learn to go within, raise awareness and access inner wisdom and peace. This meditation group meets every second Sunday from noon to 1 p.m. at 6205 Abercorn St., No. 203. Arrive by 11:55 a.m. and go to the front door. To reserve a space, email Ellen Farrell, M.A. at ellenjfarrell@ comcast.net or call 247-4263.

Can’t Sleep?

Can’t sleep or stay asleep? Hypnosis and guided imagery works. Call 201-0071 for more information.

Case Management Program

St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St., will sponsor a client assessment and referral service that assists individuals in obtaining health care and medical assistance, indigent services, housing and other social services. Call 4476605 or 232-2003.

Circle of Healing

Connect, discuss, meditate and share energy with live-minded individuals in this free, inspirational circle of healing at the Center for Holistic Healing at Memorial Health, 300 Bull St. Call 236-2131.

Community HealthCare Center

is a non-profit organization that provides free medical care for uninsured individuals who work or live in Chatham County and do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid. All patients receive free examinations, medicine through the patient assistance program and free lab work. Women receive free pap smears and mammograms. Call 692-1451 to see if you qualify for services. Located at 310 Eisenhower Dr., No. 5, Medical Center.

Community Cardiovascular Council, Inc.

offers free blood pressure checks Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1900 Abercorn St. Call 232-6624.

Dual Recovery Anonymous

This 12-step program addresses all addictions and mental health recovery. Persons who are recovering from an addiction and a mental health problem can send e-mail to katkope@netscape.com for information.

Eating Disorders/Self Harm Support Group

A 12-step group for people with eating disorders and self-harm disorders. For information, call Brandon Lee at 927-1324.

Every Step Counts Survivor Walk

This monthly cancer survivors’ walk is free and open to all survivors and their loved ones. Call DeDe Cargill at 398-6654.

the 411|Happenings are conducted at three locations within St. Joseph’s/Candler. From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5:15-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, checks will be offered at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605 to make an appointment. Checks are offered every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Smart Senior office, No. 8 Medical Arts Center. No appointment is necessary. Checks will be offered Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center at 812 W. 36th St. Call 447-0578.

Free hearing & speech screening

Every Thursday morning from 9 a.m.-12 noon at the Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 355-4601.

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Georgia Cares Medicare Part D Assistance

The toll-free hotline is 1-800-669-8387.

Got a drug problem? Need help?

Call the Narcotics Anonymous Helpline at 1-800-334-3322.

HIV/AIDS and STD awareness training

My Brothaz Home, Inc., a local nonprofit HIV/AIDS organization, offers free HIV/ AIDS and STD awareness training, risk reduction counseling and prevention case management to individual males and groups of males. Upon completion of the training, a monetary incentive and educational materials will be given to each participant. Call 231-8727.

La Leche League of Savannah Call Phoebe at 897-9261.

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Mammograms

St. Joseph’s/Candler will be performing mammograms to screen for breast cancer in its mobile screening unit. SJ/C accepts most insurance plans. Financial assistance is available to women who qualify.

Memorial Health blood pressure check are offered free every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at GenerationOne. 3507587.

Memorial Health CPR training

FitnessOne provides American Heart Association courses each month to certify individuals in infant, child and adult CPR. The cost is $30. Call 350-4030 or visit www. memorialhealth.com.

Memorial Health group meditation sessions

are offered free to the public every Tuesday from 5:30-6 p.m. on the third floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine.

is held once a month at FitnessOne. The appointment takes about 40 minutes and the cost is $50. Call Midge at 350-4042.

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Memorial Health Joint Replacement Lecture

This free orthopedic lecture series is held the third Tuesday of each month from 6:15-7:30 p.m. in the Medical Education Auditorium at Memorial Health to educate the community about the risk factors of arthritis, the prevention of arthritis and medical and surgical joint replacement. To register, call 350-3603.

Memorial Health SET Focus Group

This is a program to encourage Sickle Cell patients ages 11 to 18 and their parents/ caregivers to learn more about Sickle Cell disease. Call Donna at 350-5616 or Saundra at 350-3396.

The Midwife Group of Coastal Georgia

The Midwife Group offers a free program to women at any stage of pregnancy that includes free information on pregnancy, birth and parenting, an opportunity to talk to other pregnant women and information on a certified nurse midwife-assisted birth, whether at a birth center or area hospital.

Call 826-4155 or send e-mail to birthcenter@alltel.net.

Planned Parenthood Hotline

First Line is a statewide hotline for women who want information on health services.

Open every night from 7-11p.m. 1-800-2647154.

Project SAVE

The program provides eye exams, education and care to those who have no health insurance, are unable to pay for care privately and meet certain qualifications. The clinic meets Thursdays by appointment. Call 352-2032.

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Workshops will be held Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. at Unity of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd. Call 3554704. To register, visit http://home/hiwaay. net/~north/

The Quit Line

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Stop Smoking

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The Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for instructors. Call 6515371 or send email to daled@savannahredcross.org.

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Two new exhibits have opened at the Savannah History Museum. They are Hats: Crowning Glory of a Bygone Era, with dozens of womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hats and dressmaking techniques from the past, and Hats Off!, an interactive exhibit for kids ages 3-12. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $4.25 adults and $3.75 seniors 55 and up, military and AAA. children under 6 are admitted free with a parent or guardian. Call 651-6825 or visit www.chsgeorgia.org.

Nature & Environment

Boat owners, photographers and other volunteers are needed to help conduct scientific research which will take place one weekend during the months of January, April, July and October. Must be at least 18 years old. Call 232-6572 or visit www.

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Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Visit the center to discover the Georgia coast. The exhibits and aquariums are home to more than 100 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians, corals and other interesting sea creatures. Beach Discovery Walks are offered Fridays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. Call 786-5917 for information about current programs. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children 3-16. The center is open daily from

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SSavannahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Pug Playday

This group meets every first Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Savannah Dog Park at 41st and Drayton streets. All humans and dogs who live in a pug household are welcome. A donation to the Savannah Dog Park would be appreciated. Contact Mike or Melinda at kennedy.mike@comcast.net.

Readings & Signings

at the Oatland Island Education Center.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Native Animal Nature Trailâ&#x20AC;? features a variety of live animals and landscapes and winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland and salt marsh habitats. Located 5 miles east of downtown off the Islands Expressway. M-F:9 a.m.-4 p.m. and most Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $3 per person for everyone over 4. 898-3980 or visit www.oatlandisland.org.

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Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club

meets the last Sunday at 4 p.m. at the center, 1910 Abercorn St. 447-6605.

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is a new book discussion group that meets the fourth Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 E. Bay St. Call Beatrice Wright at 652-3660. Bring your ideas and lunches. Tea will be provided. 2325488 or 652-3660.

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The Service of Compline, â&#x20AC;?Saying good night to God,â&#x20AC;? is chanted Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. by the Compline Choir of Christ Church Savannah (Episcopal), located on Johnson Square. The choir, made up of singers from churches around the city, sings

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Schneider will leave the congregation in a Labor Day Sing service. The service will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Troup Square Sanctuary. For information, call 234-0980, or send e-mail to uusav@comcast.net or visit www.jinglebellchurch org. The Uncommon Denomination.

meets for a prayer breakfast every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. at Peggy Lynnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Country Cooking, 3718 Ogeechee Rd. Call 964-4297.

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Ekklesia, The Church

Do church in a casual and relaxed setting on Saturday nights. Fellowship begins at 6 p.m., praise and worship at 6:30 p.m. in the BSU building on Abercorn between the Publix Shopping Center and the Armstrong campus. Call 596-4077.

Meditation Group

Learn to go within, raise awareness and access inner wisdom and peace. Thsi meditation group meets every second Sunday from noon to 1 p.m. at 6205 Abercorn St., No. 203. Arrive by 11:55 a.m. and go to the front door. To reserve a space, email Ellen Farrell, M.A. at ellenjfarrell@ comcast.net or call 247-4263.

Nicodemus by Night

An open forum is held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 223 E. Gwinnett St. Nicodemus was a religious leader who came to Jesus by night looking for a way out of the darkness.

He received revolutionary understanding that compelled him to forsake everything to become a disciple. Jesus was considered a heretic for his radical teachings that people should give up their own possessions and care for one another instead of themselves.

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Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) meet Sundays, 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 W. President St., Savannah. Call Janet Pence at 247-4903.

Savannah Buddhist Sitting Group

meets Sundays from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, on Habersham Street at East Harris and East Macon Streets, on Troup Square. Please arrive and be seated no later than 8:55 a.m.

Sitting and walking meditation and Dharma talk or reading. All practices are welcome.

Newcomers should contact Cindy Beach, lay ordained Soto Zen Buddhist, at 429-7265 for sitting instruction.

Soka Gakkai of America (SGI-USA)

SGI-USA is an American Buddhist movement for world peace that practices Nichiren Buddhism by chanting NAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;MYOHOâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;RENGEâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;KYO. For information, call Gil at 659-1917 after 7 p.m. or e-mail gilhigh@hotmail.com.

Unitarian Universalist Beloved Community Church On Sunday, Sept. 3, Mike Freeman, M. Div., will speak on The Current Deconstruction of Just War Theory. Services begin Sunday at 10 a.m. at 707 Harmon St. Coffee and discussion follow each service. No religious education until after Labor Day. For information, call 233-6284 or e-mail UUBC2@ aol.com. Affirming the worth and dignity of each person.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah A liberal religious community where different people with different beliefs gather as one faith. On Sept. 3, the Rev. Joan Kahn-

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Wildwood United Methodist â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Church

invites you to its morning worship at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday followed by Sunday morning worship fellowship at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Wildwood UMCâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;is located at 4912 Garrard Ave. east of the south end of the Chatham Parkway.

Woodlawn United Methodist Church Sunday school is at 9:45, worship at 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m. 2502 Highway 80, Garden City.

Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study

at the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center of Wesley Community Centers. Call 447-5711 or stop by 1601 Drayton Street.

Sports & Games Savannah Area Tennis

will hold an after-school and weekend Junior Group Tennis Program for ages kindergarten through 12th grade at various sites throughout Savannah. A cardio tennis program, Adultsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Workout With a Racquet, is a group activity that features drills aimed at giving players of all abilities a high-energy workout. Sessions are $10. For information about either program, call Phyllis Greene at 961-9862 or 507-9862 or send e-mail to ctcsavannahga@prodigy.net.

Savannah Disc Golf Club

holds an Open Doubles Tournament at 10 a.m. each Saturday at Tom Triplett Park on U.S. 80 between Dean Forest Road and Interstate 95. New players are welcome.

Free coaching in driving and putting skills is available. Teams are chosen by luck of the draw. Entry is $5. For information, visit savannahdiscgolf.com.

Savannah Shamrock Rugby Club

is always looking for new players, no experience necessary. Open practice every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Forsyth Park. Call 663-7415 or visit www. savannahrugby.com.

Support Groups

African-American Women Overcoming Depression and Bi-Polar Disease

meets the third Thursday of the month at the Bull Street Library. For information, call JoAnne Wright at 236-0027.

Al Anon Family Groups

A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics meets Monday at 12:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. at 1501 Eisenhower Dr. and Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Goodwill on Sallie Mood Drive. Call 5989860 or visit http://al_anon_savannah. freeservers.com.

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If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol, call 354-0993.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group

The group is for caregivers, family members and friends of persons affected

by Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementiacausing illnesses and meets the first Monday and third Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Room 111 of the Skidaway Island Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway. Visit www.alzga.org or call 9202231.

Amputee Support Group

Open to all patients who have had a limb amputated and their families or caregivers.

Call 355-7778 or 353-9635.

Backus Children’s Hospital Support Group for Parents

Backus Children’s Hospital Support Group for Parents of Children with Bleeding Disorders

meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Health. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285.

Bariatric/Gastric Bypass Support Group

for past and potential obesity surgery patients and their families. For information, call Cheryl Brown at 350-3644.

Better Breathers support group

meets quarterly, March 24, June 16, September 15 and December 15, at noon, Conference Room 2, Candler Heart & Lung Bldg. 5356 Reynolds St. Contact Tina Nelson at 819-7340 or Cindy Balkstra at 819-8032.

Caring for Us

is a support group for caregivers of ill or injured family members or loved ones. Call Kimberlee Mitchell at 350-3399.

Celiac Support Group

Bipolar Support Group

for anyone with celiac disease who is allergic to products containing gluten, their family or friends. For information, call 507-2592.

Bulloch County Rape Crisis Hotline

Open to families of children or adults with autism, mental retardation, and other developmental disabilities. Meets monthly at 1211 Eisenhower Drive. 355-7633.

CASA Support Group

meets the fourth Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Candler Heart and Lung Building, second floor, Room 2. Call 3551221.

John J. Dunn, Ph.D., is interested in hearing from people who want to participate in a bipolar support group. Call 692-1230 after 6 p.m.

The Bulloch County Sexual Assault Task Force has announced a new 24 hour/7 day a week hotline staffed by trained volunteers to aid victims of rape, incest and sexual molestation. The number is 912-531-1771.

This support group is for parents and extended caregivers whose child or children have been involved with DFCS and/or returned to your custody after being in foster care, or who have been given custody of a family member’s child who has been involved with DFCS and/or has been in foster care. The group meets the first Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at Youth Futures Family Resource Center at 705 Anderson St. For information, call Madison at CASA at 447-8908 or send email to madison@savannahcasa.org.

Cancer support group

meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon in the board room located on the first floor of St. Joseph’s Hospital. 819-2475.

Citizens With Retarded Citizens

Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association

Compassionate Friends Support Group

offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents. It meets the first Thursday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Candler Heart & Lung Building, Conference Room 2, 5356 Reynolds St. 925-5195.

Couples Struggling with Fertility Challenges

meets every Saturday at 6:45 p.m. at Savannah Christian Church, Room 250.

This is a group for couples struggling with primary or secondary infertility, whether they have been on this journey for one year or many years. Call Kelly at 596-0852 or email emptycradle_savannah@hotmail.com.

Depressive/Manic support group

Open to persons diagnosed with depression.

Meetings are held in classroom B in the Surgery Center Building of Memorial Hospital every Tuesday at 7 p.m. 920-0153 or 927-2064

Diabetes support group

meets the third Thursday at 6 p.m. at Memorial Health in Conference Room A. Call Robin at 350-3843.

Domestic violence community support group

SAFE Shelter provides a domestic violence support group every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Building at 325 Bull St. Call Brenda Edwards, 629-8888.

Domestic Violence Hotline

The Georgia Human Resources Department and Georgia Coalition on Family Violence, have a new number, 24 hours a day. 1-80033-HAVEN

Eating Disorders/Self Harm Support Group

A 12-step group for people with eating disorders and self-harm disorders. For information, call Brandon Lee at 927-1324.

Fibromyalgia support group

meets the second Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St.. 8196743.

First Line

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Planned Parenthood, available nightly from 7 to 11 p.m. at 1-800-264-7154.

Full Circle Grief and Loss Center

a program of Hospice Savannah, offers the free counseling services for anyone dealing with loss. Call 355-2289. Grief 101 is a seven week support group for individuals who have suffered a loss by death. Pre-registration required. Tuesda­ys 6-7 p.m. Grief Support Network is an on-going peer-run support group. Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. Children’s Groups, call for times. Specialty Groups such as Spouse Loss Group and Loss by Suicide Group are offered when needed.

Living without Violence

The SAFE Shelter offers free drop-in counseling to anyone who is in an abusive relationship. Meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Education Building at Whitaker & McDonough St. 2349999.

Lowcountry Huntington’s Disease Group Call Sandra at 964-0455 or visit www.

LowcountryHD.com.

Lung Cancer Support Group

HIV/AIDS :living with HIV/AIDS? My Brothaz Home

is for families who are going through lung cancer treatment and survivors of lung cancer. It meets monthly at Summit Cancer Care. Call Patty Thornton at 350-9385.

Hope House

A support group that is open to patients with lupus, their family members and friends. 4476605.

is a support group for men meets every Thursday of the month. Come on out and meet other brothaz. 231-8727.

provides housing and support services such as life skills, resources and referrals, followup care and parent-child activities funded

by DHR Promoting Safe and Stable Families.

Please call 236-5310 for information.

Huntington Disease Support Group

meets the last Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Heart and Lung Building at Candler Hospital, second floor, Room 2. Call Sandra at 9640455.

Keeping hope alive while living with cancer

meets the fourth Monday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Women’s Services Conference Room at the Center for Advanced Medicine at Memorial Health. Call 350-7845.

Koolostomy Accessories

is a support group open to anyone who has an ostomy and their loved ones. Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845.

Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group

Each month, the group focuses on a specific topic related to blood-related cancers and also discusses ways to improve quality of life. Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845.

Lupus Encouragement Group

Memorial Health Cancer Challenges Support Group Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845.

Memorial Health Diabetes Support Group

meets the third Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Error Prevention Conference Room. A variety of guests discuss ways to improve health. Call Glenda at 350-3690.

Memorial Health Hemophilia Support Group for parents of children with bleeding disorders. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285.

Memorial Health Pancreatic Cancer Support Group’

For information, call Jennifer Currin at 3503988.

Memorial Health POPPS! Group

for children with cancer and their parents and caregivers. Call Donna at 350-5616.

Memorial Health PRIDE Bleeding Disorders Support Group Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285.

Memorial Health SET Focus

SET Focus is a program to encourage Sickle Cell patients ages 11 to 18 and their parents and caregivers to learn more about Sickle Cell disease. For information, call Saundra at 350-3396.

Mommy and Me: Life With Your Little One is a support group that meets the first Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Candler Professional Building, Room 508A, 5354 Reynolds St. Call 819-6171 for information.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group Call 653-5878.

Multiple Sclerosis support group

discusses topics that are relevant to anyone with a debilitating disease every fourth Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave. at Montgomery Cross Roads. 355-1523

Muscular Dystrophy support group

meets Jan. 28, April 19, July 19 and Oct. 18 from noon to 1 p.m. in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart & Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. 354-9576.

Narcotics Anonymous

When at the end of the road you find that you no longer can function with or without drugs, there’s a simple, spiritual, non-religious program known as Narcotics Anonymous.

Tired of drugs? Want to stop? Call 238-5925 for the Savannah Lowcountry Area Narcotics Anonymous meeting schedule.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

meets the third Sunday from 3:30-6 p.m. at the Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Education Building, Room 226. 3517035 or 353-7143.

Overcoming the Stigma of Seizure Disorders

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Overeaters Anonymous

Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you go on eating binges for no apparent reason? Does your weight affect the way you live your life? No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Meets Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at 1030 Shawnee St., Unit F2.

Call 728-4028.

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845.

PRIDE Support Group

This is a support group for parents of children with bleeding disorders. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285.

The Parents of Difficult Teens group

for parents having problems with their teens and pre-teens. 353-7699.

Rape Crisis Center

assists survivors of rape and sexual assault.

The Rape Crisis Line is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 233-7273. The center offers free, confidential counseling for victims and their families. Call 233-RAPE.

Rape Crisis Center Incest Survivor’s Group

As part of its ongoing work with incest survivors, the Rape Crisis Center has built a cinder-block wall where incest survivors can throw plates as an anger management technique. In order to continue, donations of china are needed. Call 233-3000 to make a donation.

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group The group welcomes anyone suffering with this disorder, and family members or caregivers interested in learning more about it.

For information, call Martyn Hills at 6514094.

Safe Shelter Outreach Program

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Evenings, 912-756-0203.

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Flooring FLOORS, SHAKE, SAG, OR ROTTED? We replace rotted floors, joists, and sills. Level houses, repair foundations, water/termite damage specialist.

Roggio Construction 912-610-1085

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Drivers Wanted CDL DRIVERS Needed for local Port work. Earn up to $23 per day. Current drivers average $ 6 0 0 - $ 9 0 0 we e k l y. Ca l l 912-728-9161.

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General Mellow Mushroom Now hiring for all positions!

Please inquire within at 11 West Liberty St. Savannah SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF Art & Design Women’s Lacrosse team is looking for a volunteer assistant coach. Contact Nicole Pritchard at npritcha@scad.edu.

The Gold Club We are looking for dancers, bouncers, bartenders, cocktail waitresses, cooks. Apply at Hwy 17, Hardeeville, SC. One mile just over the bridge or call 843-784-6308 Uncle Harry’s Gentlemen’s Club Now Hiring Dancers/Entertainers. Tired of making $200 a day.

233-6930. N. Lathrop Ave. WANTED - GLASS ARTIST Part-time Art Glass Assistant Help with product development, quality, production, sales and marketing. We produce a line of borosilicate color bars used in the art glass industry.

Knowledge of flame work, kiln work, fusing, slumping and sculpting a +. 912-880-3526

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Sales/Service ENTRY SALES International Candle manufacturer is seeking entry level sales rep for national accounts. Ideal candidate is a college grad with sales or merchandising experience. Experience selling gift and home decor products to large retailers is added plus. Energetic and dynamic personality along with perseverance are desired traits. Email resume to entrysales@aol.com.

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MATURE WOMAN sought to assist female Parkinson’s patient with daily activities including meal preparation, administering medications, bathing, dressing, walking and housekeeping in Savannah.

Midnight shift. Must have excellent references and have own transportation. $7.00 per hour. Call 912-713-0361.

RECRUITING CERTIFIED & NONCERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS: Statewide Healthcare, Inc. of Savannah is recruiting to highly skilled certified and non-certified nursing assistants to provide personal support and/or home making services to consumers in their homes. Qualifications includes: at least 6 months experience, current CPR, First Aid and TB skin test, with reliable transportation.

Apply in person at 714 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Suite 100, Savannah. Contact: Nekita Robinson, 231-8958.

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BELLA’S Now Hiring Experienced Servers with wine knowledge.

AM & PM shifts available. Call only 2:30pm-4:30pm MondayFriday 912-354-4005.

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Professional ART DIRECTOR International Candle manufacturer is seeking an Art Director.

Expertise in graphic design, collateral materials, POP displays, photography, electronic file preparation, 2 D renderings, product and packaging design, website look and feel. Experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Quark, MS Office needed. Email resume to desingNgraphics@aol.com.

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Homes for Sale

517 E. Harris Street $515,000 3 Story free standing home in the historic district with hardboard exterior, 3 bedrooms 2 full baths, 2 half baths, 2 working fireplaces, washer/dryer, and all the appliances and furniture included in the sale.. 2 off street parking spaces, enclosed porch, brick courtyard, must see this large home of over 2300 square fe e t . R h o n d d a @ S u n C o a s t 912 507-9800.

Adorable 2 bedroom 1 bath home with character and acreage. Back deck and front porch with swing. Move in ready.

Sip your drink in the swing and watch the moss blow thru the trees. Plat is in the office. No Covenants or restrictions. Call LaTrelle for your personal viewing of this home at 658-7777. H-4553 $139,900

526 E. GWINNETT LANE Go thru the gate on Gwinnett St. and you will see this cottage with 2 bedrooms, and all the beautiful furnishings are included! 189,000. Porch and pool!

Sun Coast Realty, Rhondda 912-507-9880.

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AFFORDABLE DOWNTOWN CHARM Close to SCAD, Bright and sunny 1 bedroom/1 bath condo in secure restored building. Off-street parking and close to everything.

17 East 37th Street. $165,000.

Call Jacqueline Mason at Mopper-Stapen Realty 912-220-1844.

ARDSLEY PARK 2-story frame home features 4 bedrooms with updated kitchen and 2-1/2 updated baths, screened porch, deck, privacy fence, sprinkler system, pretty landscaping, carport and utility room inside laundry, master suite downstairs. $279,900. Call K athy Noble, RE/MAX Professionals 912-897-1955 or 912-692-1201.

LaTrelle Pevey 912-658-7777 912-826-2550

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Drastically Reduced! 6.94 Acres!

Adorable 2 bedroom 1 bath home with character and acreage. Back deck and front porch with swing. Sip your drink in the swing and watch the moss blow thru the trees. Plat is in the office. No Covenants or restrictions. Home sold as is. Needs a little TLC. Call LaTrelle for your personal viewing of this home at 658-7777. H-4553 $129,900

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BEAUTIFUL 3 bedroom/2 bath brick sitting on 1.79 acres. Inground pool and gorgeous yard including oversized 26x43 detached garage, workshop and open shed. Home has 9ft. plus ceilings and a skylight, den, livi n g ro o m a n d s e p a r a t e o f fice/study. Please view our video at www.VideoHomeGuide.com/media/3254rinconstillwell.wmv. Call LaTrelle for your personal viewing of this lovely home @ 912-658-7777.

H-4482 $274,900. ERA AdamsPevey Realty 826-2550.

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Have you ever tried to sell a dream? That's what most buyers are looking for when they begin searching for a home. Buyers are rarely looking to purchase nails, boards, shingles, or paint. Nor do they want grass, garage doors, or shutters. They're looking for peace, security, clean surroundings, safety, warmth, and a place to entertain their friends - their dream home.

If you're planning to sell soon, ask yourself, "Is my home a dream come true?" If the answer is questionable, you may have work to do before marketing your home. The key to selling a dream home is creating the dream before the first buyer ever sees it.

Begin by asking a real estate agent for an assessment of your home's condition. It's called a "walk-through".

The agent plays the part of a buyer, and will give you suggestions that range from needed major repairs to minor cosmetic touch-up.

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When a home fails to meet the expectations of prospective buyers, they often scratch it from their list of favored properties. Or, they may tender an offer, but buyers tend to offer approximately $2.00 less for each $1.00 in needed repairs. By putting off $1,500 in repairs, sellers could be inviting an offer $3,000 lower than their anticipated price.

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104 Goette Trail; $580000. BeauClassifieds tifully landscaped lot, with play area for the children. 4-5 bedrooms, master and master bath Call 721-4350 or go to downstairs, 2 bedrooms downconnectsavannah.com stairs, 1 plus the bonus upstairs, hardwoods down, custom kitchto place your ad today. en, fireplace, loads of detail.

Must see. Accepting all offers! 526 Gwinnett Lane. $189000.

Call Sun Coast Realty Rhondda This one is an investors dream! 2 bedrooms, totally furnished, 912-507-9800. everything new and has a com105 Whitaker munity pool! Call Sun Coast Real$484,000 This price includes the ty Rhondda 912-507-9800. furniture, appliances, even the 527 & 529 E. GWINNETT ST. washer/dryer, and all the kitchen $165,000 each! dishes and pots and pans. Finished to perfection by a design- TWO Spacious one bedrooms er. Brick walls, granite tops in over 700 sqft. Totally renovated bath and kitchen. Gorgeous! And and furnishings are negotiable. steps to broughton Street. 2 Condos with a porch off the bedrooms Rhondda Sun Coast back, overlooking the pool!

Open house 8/27, 3-5pm. Sun Reality, 912 507-9800 Coast Realty, Rhondda 3BR 2BA, gas fireplace, Vaulted 912-507-9800.

Ceilings, Updated Kitchen, lots of 8 SILVER AVE: Tybee Island storage, single car garage, AC $398,000 studio. $225,000. 912- 354-6044.

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BUNGALOW STYLE: Fully remodeled beautiful house, 1578 sqft, all new appliances, washer/dryer, icemaker, eat-in kitchen, tile/carpet, new sod, irrigation system, privacy fence, plenty of parking, great outdoor living area w/huge gazebo. Four bedrooms, 3 baths, great house for retirees, families, or students! Convenient to both West and East sides on desirable E. Henry St. Asking $237,500.

Email lwilliams13@comcast.net or call Lee at 912-604-5065. No realtors please.

LaTrelle Pevey Almost New! 2 bedroom 2 bath town home with over 1200 sq. ft.

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Screened porch overlooking private pond view. Call LaTrelle for your personal viewing @ 658-7777.

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Eight is Enough Huge brick Colonial on Whitemarsh Isl. Big enough for even the largest clan, w/6 bedrooms + bonus, 3 full & 2 half baths, eat-in kitchen, BBQ pit, 2-car garage, 2car carport & tons of storage. In law suite perfect for home office or rental. $319,000. Under Contract!

Katherine W. Oxnard, Keller Williams Reality Coastal Area Partners, (912) 704-3545/356-5001. katherineoxnard@comcast.net www.kwsavannah.com $ I BUY HOUSES $ We buy houses & lots/land.

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Brag All You Want Cause you got the best deal downtown! Charming 2BR/1BA Victorian steps from Forsyth!

Pine floors, 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings, tons of light, new kitchen floor/counters, tile bath, loads of closets + huge backyard w/off-street parking.

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Less than 2 years old! 3 bedroom 2 bath home with wood floors in the foyer and kitchen. Upgraded marble package with jetted tub, separate shower and double vanities. Roll out kitchen cabinets with lagoon view from patio. Call LaTrelle for your personal viewing of this lovely home @ 658-7777. H-4516 $154,900

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Your Friends Will Be Jealous Of the views, huge live oaks, and did we mention the views? Build your island get-away in exclusive Landings community, w/ .37 acres, & lovely views of Tybee and Wassau Islands. $439,000.

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INVESTMENT PROPERTY: Beautiful Colony Park condo, 2-bedrooms, refurbished & new appliances. $123,000. Currently rented on annual lease $1225/month. Call 912-352-3887.

305 EAST BOLTON #202: 871 sqft, 2BR/1BA, brand new construction. Community pool, off-street parking, upscale finishes & appliances, laundry room, private storage. $1700/month. Contact Alex, 912-220-1700.

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Homes for Rent 105 Whitaker just off Broughton, and elevator building, furnished and all utilities including cable, tv, month to month, very fashionable upscale condo. 2 bedrooms, custom kitchen, very NY! $1950 per month. Rhondda @ 912-507-9800r 1601 EAST 59th STREET: 3-bedrooms, 2-baths, fully renovated brick house w/garage. Near Midtown & hospital. $950/month.

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2 STORY HOUSE, in Hinesville.

Freshly painted, 4 or 5 BR, 2 BA, upstairs kitchen, fenced yard, in cul-de-sac, etc. $1100.00 per month. Deposit of $600.00 required.

Please call (912) 884-4433. * 319 E. Huntingdon Lane Cute 2 story townhome totally furnished and all utilities included. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, cable tv, washer/dryer, disposal, dishwasher, micro, sheets, towels and everything you need is there! $1500 month to month Rhondda 912-507-9800

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Room for Rent ROOMS FOR SCAD Students in beautifully remodeled Victorian. $550-$650. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large rooms, private, quiet, furnished common room, W/D, cable, internet, porches, private parking, ALL utilities paid. 1212 E. Anderson.

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Roommate Wanted 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM APTS. for Rent at 1020 East Anderson.

Perfect for SCAD students! Call SHARE A great house! Fully fur604-9997. nished 6 bedroom house, 3 1B edroom apt, Vic tor ian rooms available. Private rooms, House ,hardwood floors, fireindividual leases, all you need place, W/D, CH/A, water inare your clothes & computer.. cluded, secure yard. $565 a and toothbrush! Includes all month. Please Call 233-5246. utilities, cable, internet connecLeave message. tion, common living areas, fully equipped kitchen, great porches, 2212 WHITAKER STREET good parking and more. 308 W. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, wash40th St. Rent: $525/mo, er/dryer, dishwasher, central 12-month lease. Rates available heat/air, porches. Very nice for shorter and longer leases. De$950/month. Call 912-667-2928. posit required. Email lwilli2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Apartment ams13@comcast.net for photos on Tybee Island. $1000/month. and information or to see the Water included, 6 month mini- house. mum lease. Contact Tybee Vacation Rentals at 912-786-5853.

APARTMENT FOR RENT: 116 East Anderson Unit B. 3BR/1.5BA, washer/dryer, dishwasher, offstreet parking, central h/a, 1.5 blocks from Forsyth Park. $1200 includes water & trash.

912-713-1072.

GORGEOUS HUGE 2BR/2.5BA 2 off-street parking, WD, hardwood, high ceilings, fenced yard, 3 blocks to Forsyth $1500/month. 317B West Park Avenue. Call 912-308-9715, Available Sept.

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1998 HONDA CIVIC EX. One 507 Point South -Only owner, AT, sunroof, all power. $1200/month with lake and Great on gas! $6000. Call Ron, small dock in backyard! 3 bed748-0701 or 663-4385. room, 2 bath ranch on Wilming107 Whitaker St. ton Island. Call R hondda @ 2003 Pontiac S TA R L A N D - 2 1 9 We s t 4 0 t h Commercial spaces - basement 912-507-9800.

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DEEPWATER RENTAL Available September. Close to 4764 sq. ft. in a great location PW, PL, CC, ON SECLUDED Gulfstream, Montgomery, Eckcorner of Whitaker and BroughAM/FM/CD, Hwy BURNSIDE ISLAND burg, Wallin & Anderson Hall. 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ton. Great investment opportu5 bedroom, 3 bath home on ceilings, large bedrooms, hardnity. $595,000. miles, regularly huge lot, new dock, incredible wood floors, central heat & air, Call Rhondda @ maintained, 104k view. $2700/month. Call w a s h e r / d r y e r, d i s h w a s h e r, Sun Coast Reality 912-604-9997. fenced backyard and off-street miles, $7000 OBO. 507-9800* park ing. $1,200/month. Call 912-748-1382 If interested in having your 441-1533 for information. home or condo managed short Vc HZ 8 912-659-3429 Y V b Vaa term, long term or executive furTybee Beachside

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Apartments Trucks & Vans Rents for $850 a week, plus tax Off-street parking, washer/dryand cleaning fee in season. Call er, central heat/air. Short walk Rhondda @ 912-507-9800 TWO 1989 CHEVROLET to Kroger and Forsyth Park. Call L>I= :ME:GI =:AE! L: G:BD9:A:9 6C9 <DI DJG >9:6A STEP VANS 912-236-7560 or 912-598-9048.

WHITMARSH ISLAND HOME: All aluminum body previously 3BR/2BA home, recently. used as vending trucks. One with 895 Near Island schools, pets welnew engine. If interested contact c o m e. $ 9 7 5 / m o n t h . C a l l Room for Rent 912-210-2148.

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Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in sought after Godley Station.

Over 1600 sq. feet of upgrades and decorative features such as alcoves and ledges. Very open design includes large bedrooms and closets with a fireplace in the Great Room. Eat in the kitchen and separate dining area. Private backyard backs up to permanently wooded area. Call LaTrelle for your personal viewi n g o f t h i s l o ve l y h o m e a t 658-7777. $199,900 H-4538

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